Feng Qianyan was almost two heads taller than Mu Tiantian.
She was still quite weak and couldn't carry him on her back.
In the end, they had no choice but to put him on the ground and let him lean against the wall.
He held her tightly and wouldn't let go.
"Yan Yan?" Mu Tiantian said gently, "Let go."
"Mmm..." Yan Yan whimpered and obediently let go of his arms.
In a daze, he opened his eyes and saw the woman's face. He mumbled, "Who...are you..."
He finished speaking and then fell asleep again.
Mu Tiantian got up and walked out of the imperial kitchen, not hearing what he said.
She summoned several guards to take him back.
Mu Tiantian carried the food box and followed behind the guards.
Tang Xiu was still waiting outside the palace.
After settling Feng Qianyan in, he came out and said to Mu Tiantian, "Imperial Physician Quan asked you to wait for him here."
Mu Tiantian nodded, then took out a packaged glutinous rice ball from the food box and handed it to Tang Xiu, "Guard Tang, this is what I made, please try it, and that..."
Tang Xiu lowered his eyes and took it, somewhat lost in thought.
Mu Tiantian forced herself to continue, "Guard Tang, could you tell me more about Ayan... about the Emperor?"
She didn't know if he would agree or not; she remembered that Tang Xiu seemed to really like sweets.
Given Quan Wufeng's current level of anger towards her, it's unlikely that she'll be able to get any information out of him.
Therefore, we can only place our hopes on Tang Xiu.
However, Tang Xiu is now Feng Qianyan's personal bodyguard, so it's uncertain whether bribing him with a few glutinous rice balls would work.
Upon hearing this, Tang Xiu looked up at her, his pale eyes darkening slightly. He smiled and replied, "Okay."
Although he is usually taciturn and rarely smiles, like a block of wood, when he suddenly smiled like that, he actually looked quite handsome.
It felt more humane than usual.
Mu Tiantian was relieved to hear this and thanked Guard Tang.
"It's only right that I help you, there's no need to thank me, and you don't need to bribe me like this." He knew exactly what she was thinking.
Whether in the past or present, everything she has done, all her thoughts, have been for one person.
That was Feng Qianyan.
Mu Tiantian chuckled, "Guard Tang, you're too kind. It's not like I'm obligated to help you. It's only right that I thank you."
Several years ago, she often went to the imperial kitchen to secretly prepare food.
Tang Xiu discovered her while on patrol.
Although she hid, he still managed to find her.
Mu Tiantian reacted quickly, pressing his pressure points and also his mute point.
"Brother guard, I'll just use this imperial kitchen for a bit, and I'll release you in a moment."
Tang Xiu, frozen in place, revealed a murderous intent in his sharp eagle eyes.
Mu Tiantian seemed indifferent to everything as she made pastries.
And she showed him the whole picture of her cooking.
Finally, after the aroma wafted out, he actually felt a bit hungry, and his stomach started rumbling uncontrollably.
Although Tang Xiu felt ashamed, he remained expressionless and looked at her coldly.
Mu Tiantian held up the freshly made pastries to Tang Xiu's mouth, bribing him, "Brother Guard, the pastries I made are very delicious. You must be starving. Have a bite."
Tang Xiu tried to break free of the pressure points, but refused to open his mouth.
"Brother Guard, why be so stubborn? You can't break free anyway. Rather than both of us getting hurt, why don't you help me? You can enjoy the food, and I can continue making food. Isn't that a win-win situation?"
"You agree, right? If you think I'm right, just blink." Mu Tiantian said, demonstrating to him how to blink.
Tang Xiu looked into the bright eyes before him, his heart stirred slightly, and his gaze darted away.
In the end, he agreed to her request.
From that day on, whenever Mu Tiantian secretly prepared food from the imperial kitchen, she would make some for Tang Xiu as a way of thanking him for helping her evade patrols.
Later, Tang Xiu learned that she did all this for Consort Yun and her son Feng Qianyan, who were in the Cold Palace.
I can't quite describe how I feel, but it's definitely not a pleasant feeling.
Tang Xiu carefully put away the glutinous rice balls. He heard what Mu Tiantian said and was about to speak when he saw Quan Wufeng walking over.
He said no more.
"Guard Tang, you've kept watch all night, you should go and rest," Quan Wufeng said.
"Yes," Tang Xiu replied, bowing expressionlessly.
After Tang Xiu left, Quan Wufeng looked at Mu Tiantian indifferently and noticed the food box in her hand.
Mu Tiantian noticed his gaze and quickly opened the food box, taking out his portion of glutinous rice balls. "Brother Quan, this is for you."
Quan Wufeng pursed his lips and remained motionless.
He was poisoned after eating the pastries she gave him back then.
He had no doubts.
If General Ren hadn't rescued him and Feng Qianyan in the western suburbs forest, they might have already died in the wilderness.
Seeing that he hesitated to make a swearing gesture, Mu Tiantian said, "It's definitely not poisonous, I swear."
Quan Wufeng remained motionless and expressionless, his dark eyes revealing no emotion.
Seeing this, Mu Tiantian had no choice but to take back the wrapped glutinous rice balls.
It seems unlikely that I can regain his trust.
Just as she was about to put the glutinous rice ball into the food box, Quan Wufeng took it away.
System: [Quan Wufeng's rage value decreased by 10, currently at 65.]
"Let's go." With that, Quan Wufeng turned and led her to the Heavenly Prison.
Seeing that he accepted, Mu Tiantian's anger subsided, and she breathed a sigh of relief.
Quan Wufeng locked her in a cell. He noticed that her face was somewhat pale, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "How...are you feeling?"
"I'm perfectly fine, nothing's wrong." Mu Tiantian smiled sweetly, as if she really was alright.
She actually felt a little weak.
Quan Wufeng pursed his lips and said, "In that case, you should rest."
After thinking for a moment, Mu Tiantian decided to explain what happened back then.
Whether he believes it or not, at least she explained, so there's still a glimmer of hope.
"Brother Quan!"
Quan Wufeng stopped when he heard her voice, but did not turn around.
Mu Tiantian took this opportunity to explain, "Brother Quan, actually that poison was a fake death drug that I developed back then. It wouldn't kill you. I did it to deceive Feng Qianlin."
Quan Wufeng clenched his fists tightly, and after a long while, he turned around.
He questioned, "Then why didn't you say so back then? Did you not trust us? Why did you say such heartless things? There were only us in the Cold Palace at that time, and no spies of Feng Qianlin. You could have told us the truth, but you didn't. Did you think that Consort Yun, whom you killed, would spread the news?"
"I..."
"I saw with my own eyes Consort Yun struggle and die in your hands, her eyes wide open in death. Are you going to say that was fake?" Quan Wufeng sneered. "Mu Tiantian, which of your words are true and which are false?"
Mu Tiantian opened her mouth, but ultimately did not continue to explain.
If she had known she would come back, she would never have said that, even if you killed her.
Seeing that she had nothing to say, Quan Wufeng said coldly, "Have nothing to say?"
"Brother Quan, if I can prove that what I'm saying is true, will you believe me? Ah Yan... will he believe me?"
Seeing the determination in her eyes, Quan Wufeng wavered for a moment, then said after a long silence, "Of course."
Mu Tiantian smiled, "Then, Brother Quan, may I ask you about Ayan's current situation?"
Seeing her weak appearance, yet still thinking about Feng Qianyan, Quan Wufeng felt a pang of sadness. He turned his back to her and said, "You should think about how to prove what you're saying is true."
Having said that, he strode away from the prison.
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