The liquid went from warm to icy cold in the blink of an eye. Nan Zhi's eyelashes trembled, and when she realized what it was, she felt as if her heart had been stirred up, and she could not calm down for a long time.
She was overwhelmed by complex emotions, and even with her extensive experience, she didn't know how to cope.
The only thing to do is remain silent and stay drunk.
Finally, just as she was about to fall asleep from her drunkenness, she vaguely felt a hand lift her up around the waist and carefully place her on the soft couch.
She was covered with a soft blanket, and the pillow beside her felt empty and cold. She slowly opened her eyes and did not see Chu Yi's figure on the side of the bed.
Nan Zhi had excellent night vision. Through the curtains, she saw Chu Yi sitting alone by the window, staring blankly at the phoenix crown on the table, looking forlorn and sad.
She could sense Chu Yi's affection for her, but most of the time, she didn't know where his affection came from. If it was because of her flirtatious behavior that he was so deeply in love with her, that would be too strange.
Nan Zhi doesn't believe that there are any feelings in this world that will never change. She has been traveling the world for so many years and has seen too many loving couples go from passionate love to hatred in just a few short years.
She also did not want to be bound by love, to give up her great freedom, or to pursue momentary pleasure.
But seeing Chu Yi's dejected appearance, she still felt a strange unease.
She had never been treated like this by anyone, not even Shi Xiangming, so even if he liked someone else, she didn't feel sad.
at the moment……
Nan Zhi was silent for a while, and then suddenly said, "Chu Yi, where did you go? Come and sleep with me."
Her words sounded like drunken ramblings. Chu Yi turned around and saw her turn over, almost falling off the bed. He quickly got up and walked over to help her to the inside.
Nanzhi looked at him with her eyes half open. He couldn't tell if she was drunk or sober. He silently covered her with the blanket, a gentle smile on his lips, as if nothing had happened.
"I'm here, go to sleep now."
Nan Zhi hugged his arm, buried her head in his chest, and said in a muffled voice, "Chu Yi, it's not that I don't want to be like that with you, I... really... am powerless."
After saying that, she seemed to feel that her pride had been hurt too much. She suddenly lifted her head from his embrace and covered his mouth with her hand. "You're not allowed to tell anyone, or I'll kill you!"
Chu Yi was completely stunned.
So, in the end, she was unwilling to do that because... she was powerless to change her mind?
"Then what about you and other women..."
"That was all a lie!" Nan Zhi glared at him fiercely. "I'm a man, how can a man say he can't do it!"
In the end, she suddenly became discouraged and buried her face in his chest. "That's why I need the rhinoceros horn to cure my hidden ailment."
Chu Yi was stunned for a long time.
When he realized that she did want to, the bitterness in his heart was instantly replaced by joy.
But seeing her so unhappy made him feel bad too.
He gently stroked her head. "It's alright, we'll find the rhinoceros horn eventually. I have a feeling it will appear on our wedding day."
Nanzhi looked up abruptly, "Really?"
Chu Yi nodded. "Really."
Nanzhi happily hugged him and gave him a big kiss.
After the kiss, drowsiness and intoxication washed over her, and she slid out of his arms like a fish, collapsing onto the bed. "I'm so sleepy, let's go to sleep."
With his inner conflict resolved, Chu Yi lifted the covers and lay down inside.
As soon as he entered, Nanzhi hugged his waist, nuzzled against him a few times, yawned, and then stopped moving.
Chu Yi gently stroked her shoulder, and slowly, the two of them drifted off to sleep.
...
Li Qiurou was extremely anxious as Shi Xiangming had not come to find her for a long time.
The maidservant beside her noticed that she had been pacing around the door all day. With the wedding date fast approaching and the man still not appearing, she couldn't help but suggest, "Miss, perhaps something has happened to Master Shi. Why don't I accompany you to look for him?"
Upon hearing this, Li Qiurou couldn't wait any longer. She changed into a maid's clothes and secretly slipped out.
Once outside, she realized that she had no idea where Shi Xiangming lived. She went to the teahouse he frequented and asked the owner, only to find out that he hadn't been there for a long time.
When the maid saw that she couldn't find Shi Xiangming, her expression changed, and she smiled and said, "Miss, why don't we look for him somewhere else?"
Li Qiurou was completely focused on Shi Xiangming and didn't notice the change in her expression. She absentmindedly followed her out to search.
Unexpectedly, while searching, she turned around and found that the maid was gone, and a thug had somehow followed her.
The thug, with a lewd appearance, approached her step by step. She was so frightened that she was about to call for help when he covered her mouth and dragged her into the alley.
The maidservant wandered around outside for a while, but when she couldn't find Li Qiurou, she started calling out anxiously.
After calling for a while but still not seeing anyone, the little maid smiled and turned to disappear into the crowd.
That night, neither Li Qiurou nor her maid returned to the mansion. Prime Minister Li was frantic with searching for them. On the wedding day, the next day, they still hadn't returned. In desperation, he had to choose a concubine's daughter to marry in place of Li Qiurou.
Unexpectedly, things took an unexpected turn the next day.
The sound of drums filled the air, and the Eastern Palace was adorned with red silk and brocade. All the high-ranking officials and nobles were present to witness the ceremony, as were all the princes. The emperor and empress also attended in person.
Chu Yi, dressed in a red robe, looked much better than usual, his handsome face attracting the attention of many women attending the ceremony.
Many people were secretly discussing that the Crown Prince's health might really be improving, and they couldn't help but envy Li Qiurou.
Some ministers are even thinking that if the Crown Prince's health really improves, they intend to marry their daughters to the Eastern Palace, even if they are only concubines, they may become favored concubines in the future and bring glory to their families.
Chu Rui had a fake smile on his face the whole time.
After the incident involving the Princess of Chu, his beloved South American was gone. He had actually considered choosing Li Qiurou as a concubine, but then this happened, so he couldn't stand Chu Yi no matter what.
Chu Ning and the other princes chatted excitedly on the side.
When he saw the bride appear, his smile deepened.
My brother's good days have finally arrived.
The bride seemed a little stiff as she walked, clearly unfamiliar with the process, and kept her head down, as if she dared not look at the people around her.
Suddenly, someone in the crowd spoke up: "What's wrong with the bride? Is she feeling unwell?"
"Yes, what happened?"
When Prime Minister Li heard these comments, his face turned pale.
What happened? What if this gets exposed?
Just then, the person who had spoken earlier suddenly said again, "Hmm, I remember seeing Miss Li once before, but this one doesn't look quite like her."
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