Because the incident happened so suddenly, the steward did not try to cover it up after taking Yan Qi away. In a brothel, there were many people and eyes, including not only the girls, servants and maids of Zuichunlou, but also a large group of patrons. It was inevitable that the news would leak out.
Moreover, after Yan Qi left, Zi Yan fainted, and the madam was so frightened that she started making a commotion, which made it impossible to hide the truth from anyone.
Before long, the news that King Qi had been carried out of the Drunken Spring Pavilion spread like wildfire, sparking much discussion and speculation, and soon it reached the entire capital of the Great Yan.
Numerous speculations and rumors quickly reached the Queen's ears. The Queen always doted on this youngest son, and upon receiving the news, she went to the Prince of Qi's residence without delay.
Yan Qi was naturally unaware of everything happening outside. He was always the subject of gossip, after all, her romantic affairs had already spread throughout the Great Yan City, so one or two more wouldn't make a difference.
Besides, he was too busy to deal with these rumors and gossip.
The imperial physician rushed over as soon as he received the news. This was the apple of the king and queen's eye, so he dared not delay in the slightest. He nearly lost his life running before finally arriving at the Prince Qi's residence. Before he could even catch his breath, the steward hurriedly dragged him into the prince's room.
"What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and treat me. If anything happens to me, I will exterminate your entire family."
Upon seeing the elderly imperial physician, Yan Qi's tone grew increasingly stern, his eyes revealing a panic he himself was unaware of.
Upon hearing this, the old doctor trembled with fright and hurriedly stepped forward, putting down his medicine box and carefully taking the pulse.
Time fell into an unspeakable silence. The old doctor's forehead was covered in more and more sweat, and Yan Qi's impatience grew stronger and stronger. He was on the verge of exploding at any moment.
"Greetings, Your Highness." A servant's voice came from outside the door. Upon hearing this, Yan Qi immediately smashed the teacup beside him, his tone filled with resentment and disgust.
"Why is he here? Did I send him? Who sent him? Tell him to get out of here." Yan Qi was already very dissatisfied with Wu You, treating her like a decoration. This happened just three days into their marriage, and even though it had nothing to do with Wu You, Yan Qi couldn't help but feel angry.
"Your Highness, the Princess Consort is also worried about your health." The steward had a good impression of Wuyou and couldn't help but say a few more words on his behalf. Besides, to put it bluntly, this matter was caused by the prince himself. He had been having a good time with courtesans and ruined his health. What did it have to do with the Princess Consort?
"Alright, alright, you're so long-winded. Let him in, but he's not allowed to say anything more or interrupt." Yan Qi knew he was in the wrong and didn't want to get involved anymore. He was more concerned about whether his legs could still support him.
Today, Wuyou wore a light blue long dress, with a matching belt outlining her slender waist. She casually tucked a few flowers into her hair, which was secured with a jade hairpin. Her face was lightly made up, and her smile was like a slowly blooming blue lotus, exuding a refreshing, tranquil, and elegant temperament.
"Your Highness, I heard you are not feeling well, so I came to see you. Although Yong is a small country, it is rich in some rare medicinal herbs. I brought some with me to see if they will be of any use?"
Wuyou's smile remained unchanged as she gracefully performed a bow. When she looked up, even Yan Qi, who was used to seeing beautiful women, couldn't help but stare blankly.
Helan Wuyou possessed a delicate and serene appearance, pale and frail. With her eyes slightly lowered, a blink and a couple of tears could evoke a man's pity. However, her appearance and temperament did not conform to the aesthetic standards of the Yong Kingdom, thus obscuring her beauty and making her appear affected and pretentious.
The people of the Great Yan Kingdom tend to prefer delicate beauty, and the people of Yan Qi love all types of beauties. As long as a woman is beautiful and has a pleasing personality, she will win his favor.
Yan Qi once looked down on the title of the Two Beauties of Dayong, thinking it was just a way to gain fame. But now that he has met Wuyou in person, he understands that the title of the Two Beauties of Dayong is well-deserved.
"Thank you for coming all this way, Your Highness. I am feeling quite well. Steward, please put the medicinal herbs you brought into the storeroom. How have you been these past three days at the Prince's residence? Have you settled in?" Yan Qi coughed twice, his expression instantly changing.
Even after suffering a loss at Zi Yan's hands, he could never help but be more patient when facing a beautiful woman. In other words, a leopard can't change its spots.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I wonder if the imperial physician has taken your pulse and found anything? Is Your Highness alright?" Wuyou nodded slightly. Yan Qi was indeed still the same deadbeat she remembered, fickle and easily bored, and her words were not to be trusted easily.
With a thud, the imperial physician rolled off the stool upon hearing Wuyou's words, lying on the ground trembling. His body was instantly soaked with sweat, clinging to his skin, and his face turned pale.
"Reporting to Your Highness, reporting to Your Highness, Your Highness's health is... is..." The imperial physician stammered, his teeth chattering, unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time.
"What's wrong with my health? Tell me now, or I'll exterminate your entire family!" Yan Qi wasn't a fool after all. Seeing the imperial physician's state, he had a bad feeling. His tone became increasingly stern, as if he wanted to pry open the physician's mouth and make him reveal everything.
"Your Highness...Your Highness has been too sexually active, and there are traces of aphrodisiac incense on your body, which has damaged your health. I'm afraid your legs will be unable to walk." The imperial physician gritted his teeth, accepting that he was going to die sooner or later anyway, and blurted out everything. Then he closed his eyes and fainted.
Everyone knows that King Qi is violent and cruel. How could he be so unlucky as to be on duty today at this time? My life is truly over.
"What did you say?"
"What did you say?" Two different voices, but the same words, one male and one female, one deep and one sharp, it turned out that the Queen had arrived.
Having just stepped into the courtyard and not even seeing her beloved son, the Queen was shocked by the news. She instantly lost her usual elegance and dignity, letting out a shriek. Had she not been supported by those behind her, she likely would have tumbled down the steps.
Yan Qi, the person involved, was utterly shocked. He stumbled and almost rolled off the bed, tears welling in his eyes. His voice was hoarse and strained, as if he were shouting with all his might, "Impossible! How could I be crippled? You must be deceiving me!"
As a man in his prime, a charming and passionate man, how could he tolerate spending the rest of his life lying in bed? He still had wealth and honor to enjoy, and so many beautiful women he hadn't yet tasted. How could he be content with that?
Seeing the two of them so shocked and sad, Wuyou picked up a handkerchief and covered the corner of her mouth, concealing the fleeting smile.
This is just the beginning. He will make these people pay for the suffering that Helan Wuyou has endured.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
