In the dark room, Xie Lingqin was startled upon hearing Tingfeng's words and immediately looked at Yuwen Yao, "It must have been the Emperor who sent him, but your wound is so serious..."
"It's nothing." Yuwen Yao called out to the outside, "Let Eunuch Ni come directly into the secret room."
"yes."
After listening to Tingfeng go and report, Xie Lingqin looked around and then her gaze fell on Yuwen Yao. "You want to let Eunuch Ni see openly and honestly, so that the Emperor can dispel his doubts, but there's nowhere around. What am I supposed to do? Where can I hide?"
"Believe me."
Yuwen Yao said, a smile playing on his lips.
Not long after, the door to the hidden room outside opened, and Eunuch Ni walked in slowly.
"The Crown Prince was injured the day before yesterday, and now he's soaking in the hot springs. Be careful not to hurt your health." Before the person even arrived, Eunuch Ni's worried voice came.
Yuwen Yao was sitting on the other side of the hot spring pool, where the water was shallower, only reaching below his chest. He smiled slightly as he looked at Eunuch Ni who was walking over, "I'm sorry to have worried Father. I'm fine. It's just that the people below are making a mountain out of a molehill."
"this……"
Eunuch Ni was clearly shocked. Wasn't it said that Prince Yi had shielded the Crown Prince, so his injury wasn't serious? Why was he wrapped up so tightly? A quick glance revealed a medicine bowl and gauze on the ground next to the hot spring pool.
"Ha! Your subordinate is making a mountain out of a molehill. Hearing that I wanted to soak in the hot spring, he bandaged me up like this. I have no choice but to do this."
"They are also thinking of the Crown Prince. With such loyalty, the Crown Prince should be gratified."
"May I ask what brings you here, sir?"
"Oh, Your Highness, I am here on behalf of the Emperor to visit you. As Your Highness knows, the Emperor was assassinated last night and is not in a position to move around now."
"I have heard about it. In order to avoid causing confusion and allowing those with ulterior motives to obtain it, I did not rush to enter the palace. I was thinking of going to the palace after liberation. Now that you are here, I may ask if Father Emperor is really not seriously injured?"
"The injury is minor; I was ambushed by thieves, and a needle is stuck in my flesh. It can't be removed now. The Imperial Hospital is trying to find a solution. His Majesty has already sent Elder Dong to the palace. The Empress Dowager is also well-versed in medicine, so she might be able to help."
As he spoke, Eunuch Ni stepped forward, his eyes secretly scanning the surroundings.
The hot spring water, shrouded in the floral murals on the surrounding walls, was refreshing and invigorating. The rising steam enveloped the prince, making him feel as if he were in a fairyland.
There was nothing unusual about the surroundings.
"In that case, I shall take my leave and go report to the Emperor."
Yuwen Yao gently closed his eyes and waved his hand lightly, "Farewell, Eunuch Ni."
"yes."
Eunuch Ni took a few steps back before turning around and leaving the dark room.
The door to the dark room closed again.
After a long time, they heard whispers coming from outside.
Suddenly, water splashed everywhere behind Yuwen Yao in the huge hot spring pool.
Xie Lingqin wiped the water off her face and let out a long sigh of relief.
"Yuwen Yao, this idea of yours is not good at all."
"Why is it not good?"
Xie Lingqin, her face and head covered in water, said, "You're all soaked. How am I supposed to get back to the manor later?"
"nice."
"ah?"
Xie Lingqin noticed Yuwen Yao's gaze and immediately looked at herself.
Her clothes were soaked with water, revealing her entire body. Before her, Yuwen Yao's kiss came suddenly, but stopped just short.
"Yuwen Yao, I think you're courting death, thinking about these things all day long."
This person did it on purpose!
Xie Lingqin emerged from the water and was about to walk away when she took a few steps. Looking at herself, completely soaked, she turned back, crossed her arms, and watched Yuwen Yao slowly approach.
After confirming that his wound had not gotten wet, he said, "Tell Tingyu to get me some clothes."
"good."
Yuwen Yao smiled, gave a reply, tossed his hair, and walked outside.
"No, that won't work."
Xie Lingqin looked at Yuwen Yao's shirtless appearance and thought, "If we go out like this..."
Wasn't it a waste that Tingyu exposed him to everything?
No, she doesn't want to.
"You tell Tingfeng and Tingyu to put the clothes at the door of the dark room. I'll go get them, and then we'll go out after we've taken our turn."
“That’s fine too.” Yuwen Yao said, then called out to the outside.
However, why did Xie Lingqin feel that Yuwen Yao was so happy?
There's nothing wrong with it.
A moment later, the sound of rain could be heard outside. Xie Lingqin hurried over, carrying two sets of clothes in. She then tossed one set to Yuwen Yao, saying, "Change quickly, and we'll go out..."
Before she could finish speaking, Xie Lingqin paused.
How can I change when there are no obstructions on all sides?
That's ridiculous, she's gotten so caught up in all this lovey-dovey stuff that her brain isn't working properly anymore.
"Okay, I'll turn around, you change first, and after you're done, you go out, and then I'll change."
Xie Lingqin said.
"What should I do if you can't help but take liberties with me?"
Yuwen Yao, however, spoke with such tone and expression that Xie Lingqin felt as if she were really about to take liberties with him.
"Don't worry, I will never take advantage of a weakness. I have always been very protective of the weak."
Xie Lingqin said, then, holding her clothes, she turned around.
However, Xie Lingqin forgot that her clothes were completely soaked. With her back turned, the clothes clung tightly to her body, revealing her true figure.
Her hair, damp with moisture, her slender waist, her figure like a pipa peak rising and falling, and her shapely, long legs, all constantly challenged his defenses.
That is the vibrant spring color that the peach blossoms cannot fully capture, a scenery that even a mountain of flowers and a sea of blue cannot provide.
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