Yu Ling was quite curious as to why humans could create medicine comparable to spiritual elixir, especially since this was a world without spiritual power. He suddenly had a thought and said, "System, analyze the ingredients of this medicine."
The system popped up and scanned Yu Ling's hand carefully, examining the medicine in her hand. It looked exactly the same as before, and finally came to the following conclusion.
"Host, this doesn't seem to be the same kind of medicine as before."
Yuling: "..."
That's obvious!
Well, I knew this damn system was unreliable.
With the help of the unknown new herbal medicine, Yu Ling's injuries healed faster and faster. He had guessed that Gu Wen might take the opportunity to cause some trouble, but nothing unexpected happened.
It seems that Gu Cheng's biggest role is indeed just to provoke Gu Wen.
The original owner of this body was unaware of the existence of the divine doctor Bai Qingyue. After all, she had only heard of such a person in her memories. It was only after Yu Ling repeatedly explored her memories over the past few days and combined them with the plot that she guessed that Gu Wen might have some connection with Bai Qingyue.
Although Yu Ling enjoyed drinking the new herbal medicine, she would still have the system scan her for any toxicity before each dose. The bored system happily obliged, diligently performing the checks each time.
[Oops, there's something wrong with this medicine, host!]
That day, the system was performing its tedious, repetitive scanning of the herbal medicine ingredients, but this time it suddenly became excited and even let out a soft "waaaah" sound that it hadn't uttered in a long time.
This medicine is different from the previous two!
Yu Ling was used to the system's constant rambling and nonsensical pronouncements. Just as she was about to gulp down the medicine, she suddenly realized what was happening and quickly stopped, almost dropping the bowl in her hand. At that moment, the system opened the analysis results for Yu Ling, letting the host see exactly what tampering had been done to the medicine.
[Ding! Test results: The liquid contains a substance that induces drowsiness and a state of suspended animation.]
The panel has a built-in text-to-speech function, which made Yu Ling, who had never heard the system's robotic-sounding tablet voice before, feel strange for a moment.
"Oh? Feigning death?"
Yu Ling slapped her forehead.
"I see!"
system:"!!!"
It's just a change of medicine, so what exactly do you understand, host?! How could it not know!
Yu Ling didn't kindly explain to the bewildered system, nor did he drink the bowl of medicine that could make someone appear dead, even though he knew what it was for.
The carefree and ruthless Yi Tong, a demon, adheres to a cautious approach, resolutely refusing to use the "fake death" medicine and only accepting ordinary medicine.
Meanwhile, Bai Qingyue, who was just one step away from fulfilling the female lead's last request, was getting anxious. Left with no other choice, she decided to personally investigate the dungeon.
A row of empty bowls was placed to one side of the dungeon. It was clear that the person who brewed the medicine did not have the habit of recycling them. They just delivered them and left. The bowls that were full of medicine but untouched were placed separately by Yu Ling in another corner.
As for food, hehe... you're lucky if they give you a drink while you're locked up in jail. Yu Ling has been eating water to fill her stomach these days, no, she's been eating medicine to fill her stomach!
After being reminded by the system, Yu Ling now knew that the jailer who delivered the medicine today was actually a martial arts master in disguise, and that he was fiddling with the empty bowls and the untouched fake death medicine not far from her.
Unsure of the visitor's purpose, Yu Ling had some guesses about the visitor's identity, but ultimately decided to remain calm and continue pretending to be asleep.
The rescuers were exhausted, while the person waiting to be rescued was still fast asleep. Bai Qingyue was working hard to deal with the "fake death drug" that had been left there, making sure it lost its effects and collapsed in a corner so that the emperor wouldn't notice.
After finishing my work and turning around, I saw the person in question sleeping soundly, and I immediately felt a strange sense of disappointment.
"Your Highness, now that you are awake, please rise."
Bai Qingyue's unspoken message was, "Stop pretending to be asleep, I saw through you a long time ago. I'll give you face and get up yourself!"
"Ha, why should I listen to you?"
Yu Ling opened her eyes, turned over and lay on her back, oblivious to the fact that her long, dark hair had fallen to the floor. Though she looked sickly, her beauty remained undiminished; her eyes were bright and spirited, showing no signs of despondency, and one could still vaguely glimpse the noble elegance she once possessed when she held great power. Their eyes met, and a captivating smile bloomed on Yu Ling's lips.
For a fleeting moment, Bai Qingyue was captivated by that stunningly beautiful face, a flicker of something passing through her eyes. It turns out, there are always some people who are born extraordinary. Even in a subordinate position, they command respect and admiration.
"I have come here today solely to lend Your Highness a helping hand and help you escape from your imprisonment; I have no other intentions."
Bai Qingyue bowed respectfully, her manners impeccable. She clearly held the person before her in high regard, showing no contempt despite Yu Ling's recent fall from grace.
"It is my fault for acting without permission, and I hope Your Highness will forgive me. However, the medicine I added to this soup is only meant to make someone appear dead. When Your Highness has faked your death and deceived the Emperor, I will naturally step in to save you and make proper arrangements for you."
"oh?"
Yu Ling chuckled and teased.
"You've done a good job arranging my life."
……!
Absolutely amazing!
Yu Ling didn't actually hint at anything; she was just casually responding.
But with the allure of his appearance and demeanor as a foundation, the Regent King suddenly became a completely different figure in Bai Qingyue's eyes, who was unaware of the truth!
He doesn't want to entrust his life to others, and he's feeling dissatisfied because of being arbitrarily manipulated!
As for why he didn't starve himself or hang himself, and refused to take medicine, it's probably because committing suicide in a dungeon is something only a cowardly and incompetent person would do if they couldn't accept reality.
Therefore, the prince was willing to endure humiliation and find his own way out!
In a short time, Bai Qingyue had already imagined a whole drama unfolding before his eyes. He knew nothing of the details, and Gu Wen hadn't explained them in detail either. He only assumed that Gu Wen was repaying a favor on behalf of her brother, and that the prince himself was unaware of the situation.
(Gu Wen, who was forced to compromise by Yu Ling's sarcastic tone: ...)
Therefore, we must still sympathize with the prince's noble character and unyielding spirit.
"I apologize for offending you."
Taking advantage of the fact that the person had just been detoxified and was weak, she swiftly pressed on the blood vessels throughout his body. Amidst a pair of handsome eyes that were filled with surprise, anger, and shame (Yu Ling: Did you even wash your hands before feeding me with your hands?), she raised her hand and fed him the pill.
Bai Qingyue chuckled self-deprecatingly. Ha, so unwilling?
How ridiculous! He was just acting like he was saving a life. How could this person be someone who needs favors from others?!
With his fists clenched, Bai Qingyue watched as the man's breathing gradually weakened due to the effects of the drug. He almost felt an urge not to let those starry eyes lose their luster. He even began to question the effectiveness of the drug, fearing that the prince might never wake up again.
For the first time, when he thought of Gu Wen, who had saved him, he no longer felt the usual admiration and respect.
Before Yu Ling fainted, she was still dazed, thinking: I just wanted to exchange a few polite words with you, why did you suddenly call me? Can't I take my medicine myself!
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