Chapter 62
Ling Huanchen opened his mouth, but no sound came out. When facing Yu Zhao, he was still able to remain calm and composed, but after seeing Yu Xi, a deep feeling of powerlessness instantly surged up.
His sweetheart was right in front of him, but he couldn't tell her in person.
"You can't speak?"
Yu Xi didn't know what was wrong with her. Looking at this unfamiliar face, she felt confused because of the pair of slightly red eyes.
Apart from Ling Huanchen, has he ever been confused by anyone else?
"I asked, and you just nodded and shook your head." Yu Xi moved closer. "Did you know that Ling Huanchen in the palace was a fake?"
Seeing the person nod, Yu Xi asked again, "Do you know where the real Ling Huanchen went?"
Ling Huanchen nodded again, and the tears he had been holding back for a long time finally fell.
Yu Xi felt heartbroken because of this tear. He suddenly had an idea that was too absurd, but it was the only explanation.
"You are... Ling Huanchen."
Ling Huanchen nodded heavily, and then all the restraints on his body were cut off. His light body could not stop sliding down and fell into a familiar embrace.
The moment she hugged him, all of Yu Xi's doubts disappeared and her heart felt at peace.
Seeing Yu Xi picking him up and walking out, Ling Huanchen grabbed his collar, made him look at himself, and then gestured a few words on his chest.
Yu Xi stopped and said, "Go and call the high priest. Also, bring the writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone."
There was a secret passage outside the darkroom, leading directly to the dark guards' training area. Yu Xi carried the man over and waited for Ji Yunlou to arrive, then immediately had him take his pulse.
Ji Yunlou didn't react much after hearing the whole story. Although not everyone in the Fengming clan could use illusion, it wasn't a very difficult spell either.
Yu Xi stayed by his side, holding Ling Huanchen's other hand the whole time. "Is there a solution?"
“There is a solution.”
Ji Yunlou immediately listed the recipe, "Prepare everything you need. We also need a pool, a wooden barrel will do. Fill it with warm water and place His Highness in it."
At present, Ling Huanchen is not suitable to appear in front of everyone, so Yu Xi ordered someone to prepare a bathtub and hot water.
Ji Yunlou's method was to combine magic arrays and medicinal baths. He first set up the magic array, then sprinkled the herbs into the hot water, and then stepped out to give the two of them the place.
Yu Xi removed Ling Huanchen's clothes and carried him into the bathtub. The wound on his leg had not yet scabbed over, but Ji Yunlou assured him that the medicinal bath would also be good for the leg injury and there was no need to avoid the water.
During the bathing process, Yu Xi was by his side. She saw with her own eyes the halo appearing in the magic circle, and watched Ling Huanchen change back to his original appearance in the white mist, with his mermaid tail rising from the water, splashing water everywhere.
"Huan Chen?"
Ling Huanchen felt much more comfortable, but he still couldn't make a sound when he opened his mouth to speak, so he could only look at Yu Xi helplessly.
The time for the medicinal bath had arrived. Yu Xi carried the person out, changed him into clean clothes, and then called Ji Yunlou in.
"Why can't he make a sound?"
Ji Yunlou took Ling Huanchen's pulse again and said, "Your Highness, not only has he been under an illusion, but he has also been poisoned. The poison isn't serious and won't be fatal. However, he will temporarily lose his voice and have difficulty walking. He will need continuous medicinal baths to gradually remove the toxins. Once the poison is completely gone, he will be back to normal."
Yu Xi held Ling Huanchen's hand tightly and comforted him, "Did you hear that, Huanchen? It's only temporary. There's no need to worry."
Ling Huanchen smiled at him. If he could help Yu Xi avoid this disaster, he would be willing to do it even if it would not turn out well.
After settling Ling Huanchen down, Yu Xi became the calm and composed king he used to be.
"Yunlou, do you have any way to limit that person's magic power?" As long as the people of the Fengming clan cannot cast spells, there is nothing to be afraid of.
Ji Yunlou bowed and said, "You can lead him into my magic circle. I have my own way to subdue him."
In the Yuluan Palace, Qi Xian had pestered Yu Zhao to play with her for an hour or so. It was almost dark, but Yu Xi still hadn't returned.
Yu Zhao looked around anxiously, and quietly glanced at "Ling Huanchen", "Sister-in-law, since my brother has important matters and can't come back, I will go back first and come back another day."
Ling Huanchen took a sip of tea and said, "Zhao'er seems restless today. He must be worried about something. Why don't you wait a little longer? Your brother should be back soon."
Yu Zhao racked his brains but could not find an excuse to escape. If he insisted on leaving, the little ancestor in his arms would cause trouble for him.
It would be okay for him to report it later, but he was afraid that something might go wrong and someone might not be able to wait.
At this moment, Yun He suddenly came in to report, "Master, the King has sent someone to invite you to the Imperial Garden to enjoy the flowers and have a drink."
Yu Zhao stood up first, "Then I'll go too."
Yun He raised his hand to stop him, "Your Majesty, please wait. The King has only sent the Master forward. Please wait a moment, Your Majesty."
Yu Zhao exclaimed, and asked him to wait?
Ling Huanchen slowly stood up and patted Yu Zhao on the shoulder as he passed by him. "Zhao'er, please stay here with Xian'er for a while. I will mention this to the king."
Yu Zhao sat back down with Xian'er in his arms. Seeing the little baby in his arms still happily clinging to him and playing, he couldn't help but sigh, "Niece, stop playing. Let's go save your father."
He wanted to sneak away when no one was paying attention, but he was stopped by the guards as soon as he walked out of the palace gate.
"Why are you stopping me?"
The guard bowed his head and said, "Miss Yunhe just passed on the king's order. No one in Yuluan Palace is allowed to leave without the king's permission."
"I'm going home."
"I hope Your Majesty will understand." After saying that, the door was closed with a click.
In the Imperial Garden, Yu Xi sat in a pavilion. A jade wine jug and a few delicious side dishes were placed on a stone table. The palace attendants stood several feet away from the pavilion, not daring to approach.
When "Ling Huanchen" arrived, he took one look at the table full of delicacies and felt delighted. It seemed that Yu Xi did not doubt him, otherwise how could she invite him to enjoy the moon and have a drink.
"Your Majesty is in a very elegant mood. Why did you suddenly think of appreciating flowers?"
Yu Xi personally poured him a glass of wine and handed it to him, "I'm not appreciating flowers, I'm actually appreciating people."
"Ling Huanchen" couldn't help but smile when he heard it, "Your Majesty, please don't make fun of me." After saying that, he raised his head and drank it all in one gulp.
Seeing him drink, Yu Xi smiled and said, "I wasn't teasing Huanchen. I've been busy with government affairs these past few days and have neglected Huanchen. It's my fault, and I apologize."
"Your Majesty, you are being so polite. How can we apologize?"
Yu Xi kept toasting him, and after Ling Huanchen drank three glasses of wine, he felt a little dizzy, but his alcohol tolerance shouldn't be that high.
"Your Majesty, I am a little drunk and cannot drink any more."
Yu Xi stood up and walked out of the pavilion. "Then you should sober up here."
The moment he stepped out of the pavilion, the hidden magic circle suddenly became disturbed, and the four corners of the pavilion were surrounded by red light, forming shackles.
"Ling Huanchen" thought to himself that something was wrong and stood up suddenly, but his legs went weak and he knelt on the ground.
"What did you give me to drink?"
At this time, Ji Yunlou walked out from behind, "It's just some things that activate the magic circle. It can only be effective when combined with the two."
"you……"
"Ling Huanchen" covered his head with his hands, looking painful. He growled and curled up his body. After a while, he stopped moving.
Ji Yunlou removed the magic circle, and the guards quickly stepped forward and tied the man up.
Yu Xi glanced down at him condescendingly and said, "Take him back to the dark room and keep him alive. You can handle the rest."
"yes!"
Left behind in Yuluan Palace, Yu Zhao paced back and forth like an ant on a hot pan, his hands behind his back. Qi Xian, on the other hand, remained very quiet, waving her hands as she sat on a chair.
“Daddy!”
Yu Zhao was startled when he heard the voice, and suddenly looked up, only to see Yu Xi carrying Ling Huanchen into the palace.
"Brother Wang!"
Yu Zhao rushed over and said, "Brother Wang, I have something important to tell you!"
Ling Huanchen tugged at Yu Xi's sleeve, and Yu Xi understood and put him on the chair.
"I already know what you are going to say."
Yu Zhao cried out, and when he turned around, he saw Qi Xian snuggling into Ling Huanchen's arms.
He looked Ling Huanchen up and down, "Sister Wang, you're back?"
Seeing Ling Huanchen nodding at him with a smile, Yu Zhao clapped his hands and said, "That's great. I was afraid. I'm glad that Sister Wang is okay. However, Sister Wang, your throat..."
Yu Xi took over the conversation, "The remaining poison has not yet been cleared, so I can't speak for the time being. I will be fine in a few days."
"That's good, that's good." Yu Zhao felt relieved. "The High Priest has great legal and medical skills. Don't worry, Madam Wang. He will be well soon."
Although that was what he said, no one could give a definite answer as to when he would recover. Ling Huanchen didn't mind it. He took his medicine and baths on time every day. If he couldn't speak, he would use a pen instead. If he couldn't walk, he would stay in bed as much as possible.
At this time, not only Yu Xi, but everyone was surrounding him, even Qi Xian came out. Ling Huanchen knew that they all wanted to make him happy.
After the medicinal bath, Yu Xi carried the person back to the chaise longue, turned around and put a pile of books aside.
"What else do you need? Tea? Cakes? Xian'er?"
Ling Huanchen shook his head. He grabbed Yu Xi's hand and gestured on the back of his hand.
Yu Xi raised an eyebrow and asked, "Me?"
Ling Huanchen smiled and nodded, moving to the side. Yu Xi understood and climbed onto the chaise longue, picked up a book, and began to tell Ling Huanchen a story.
The books he brought included not only history books, but also quite a few story books. The one he was currently talking about was a wild history of the martial arts world.
Ling Huanchen was surprised that his king was so familiar with the dialogue book, it seemed he had read it frequently. He leaned in Yu Xi's arms, looking at the illustrations in the book, Yu Xi's gentle voice in his ears.
It’s great to be back.
However, this peaceful time didn't last long as it was interrupted by Yu Zhao and Qi Xian, one big and one small, each more boisterous than the other. Yu Xi was in his arms, soft and fragrant, but when they started to make noise, the person in his arms pushed him away.
"Shut up." Yu Xi looked at Yu Zhao and scolded him.
Yu Zhao touched his nose and brought little Qi Xian over as a shield. "Shang Xian'er insisted on coming over, and I couldn't persuade her."
Qi Xian had no idea that she had been betrayed. When she saw Ling Huanchen, she opened her arms to hug him, "Daddy, hug me."
Yu Zhao endured his brother's kind gaze and placed little Qi Xian on the chaise longue.
Ling Huanchen couldn't say anything to comfort her, so he could only touch her head and let the little baby toss around him.
"Sister Wang, if you're bored, I'll come and tell you stories every day." Yu Zhao patted his chest and said, "I'm a good storyteller."
Yu Xi beside him glanced at him and said, "No need, I can tell you too."
Yu Zhaoguang was so busy trying to cheer Ling Huanchen up that he had forgotten to give his brother the honor of being his own prince. "Brother, it would be better if you could talk about government affairs."
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Thank you to "Xuebao An Yongyuan Di Shen", "Lanlin", "Li Luoluo", and "Chu Jun Shimei" for the nutrient solution encouragement!
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