Xu Yuehuai's hands moved quickly and forcefully across the cold iron chains, each breath accompanied by the sharp sound of the chains rubbing together.
The air in the sealed room seemed to freeze under the tension and anticipation.
The iron chains symbolize restraint and imprisonment, while Xu Yuehuai is like a bird of prey breaking free of its cage, completely focused on the task of breaking free.
"Crack..."
Finally, with a crisp click, the cold iron chains were completely unlocked. The sound echoed in the secret room, like the tolling of a bell of freedom, breaking the long-standing silence and oppression.
Xu Yuehuai's hands froze in mid-air. She let out a long breath, as if a tremendous burden had been lifted. Undisguised joy and excitement shone on her face as she turned to look at the Ghost Doctor, her eyes gleaming with unwavering determination.
"Ghost Doctor, I succeeded! We can leave this place now!" Xu Yuehuai's voice was filled with excitement and anticipation. Her eyes were brimming with hope for the future and a longing for freedom. Her words were like a spring breeze, bringing life and vitality to the dimly lit, secret room.
The Ghost Doctor looked at her, his eyes filled with gratitude. He nodded slightly, a relieved smile appearing on his face. Tears welled in his eyes—tears of endless gratitude towards Xu Yuehuai, and also tears of anticipation and longing for the future.
"Miss Xu, thank you!" The Ghost Doctor's voice trembled slightly, but it was full of sincerity and gratitude. His hands were fixed on him, as if he wanted to engrave this gratitude deep in his heart.
"Splash..."
However, at that moment, someone suddenly entered the secret room.
Xu Yuehuai immediately hid in the shadows, her heart pounding and all her nerves on edge.
The Ghost Doctor quickly disguised the chains as if they were still intact, a hint of tension and worry showing on his face.
"Huo Wu, what kind of doctor are you with your lousy medical skills?"
"In this world, only I, Huo Youcai, am number one!"
After the man entered, he brandished a whip and lashed out at the Ghost Doctor. His face was full of ferocity and cruelty, as if the Ghost Doctor were his prey, to be manipulated at will.
However, he did not expect that this seemingly weak ghost doctor actually had such a powerful Xu Yuehuai hidden by his side.
"Whoosh—!"
Xu Yuehuai watched the man intently from the shadows, her eyes flashing with a cold light. She emerged from the shadows and swiftly struck, knocking the man unconscious. Her movements were swift and precise, like a cheetah hunting its prey. Throughout the entire process, she made no sound, as if it were all just her imagination.
The man lay unconscious on the ground. Xu Yuehuai's face remained expressionless, as if everything that had just happened was simply part of her daily routine.
She looked at the Ghost Doctor, her eyes flashing with determination and resolve: "We must leave quickly, it's no longer safe here."
The Ghost Doctor nodded, and they quickly left the secret room. Their steps were light and swift, like two birds escaping their cage, eager to fly into the free sky.
Behind them, the oppressive atmosphere of the secret room returned. But that no longer mattered to them. For they had broken free of their chains and embarked on the path to freedom.
Xu Yuehuai and the Ghost Doctor slowly crawled out of the darkness of the basement, like two ghosts just returned from hell. They silently repaired the damaged lawn, trying not to leave any trace, and then quietly left Bai Yu's palace.
Under the cover of darkness, Xu Yuehuai secretly led the Ghost Doctor back to Anshou Palace, proceeding cautiously to avoid attracting attention. They finally returned to Xu Yuehuai's room, where the Ghost Doctor, unable to hold on any longer, collapsed and fainted.
Seeing this, Xu Yuehuai was startled and quickly carried the Ghost Doctor to the bed. She gently lifted the Ghost Doctor's clothes and saw that his wound had reopened, and blood had stained the bandages. Xu Yuehuai felt a pang of pain in her heart. She quickly took out her medicine box and began to reapply medicine to the Ghost Doctor.
Her movements were gentle and practiced, as if handling a precious piece of porcelain, afraid of breaking it at the slightest mistake. She carefully cleaned the wound, applied ointment, and then meticulously bandaged it. Throughout the entire process, her brow was furrowed, her eyes filled with worry.
Having spent a sleepless night, Xu Yuehuai stayed by the Ghost Doctor's bedside, constantly monitoring his condition. However, the Ghost Doctor remained unconscious.
Xu Yuehuai had no choice but to go and serve the Empress Dowager.
In the Empress Dowager's bedroom, the warm yellow candlelight flickered, illuminating her kind face.
Xu Yuehuai walked in quietly, bowed her head and said, "This servant greets the Empress Dowager."
The Empress Dowager looked up at Xu Yuehuai and asked with concern, "Xiaoyue, you don't seem to be in a good mood. Is something wrong?"
Xu Yuehuai was slightly taken aback, then lowered her head and tried to make her voice sound calm: "This servant was just thinking, is there any beauty-enhancing and healthy dish that I can make for you?"
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's eyes lit up, and she asked with great interest, "Oh? Do you have such a recipe? Tell me about it quickly."
Xu Yuehuai's heart stirred, and a unique recipe flashed into her mind. This recipe not only had beauty and skin-nourishing effects but also regulated the body, making it an excellent gift for someone like the Empress Dowager who valued health.
She cleared her throat gently and began to describe the recipe in detail. Her voice was soft and clear, like a spring breeze, giving people a comfortable feeling.
First, she talked about the selection of ingredients, each of which was carefully chosen to be both nutritious and delicious.
She described how to skillfully combine these ingredients, as well as the methods and steps of cooking. Her language was vivid and descriptive, as if she had presented the ingredients and cooking process to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager listened with great interest, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and anticipation. She nodded in approval from time to time, expressing her appreciation and recognition of Xu Yuehuai. A satisfied smile graced her face, as if she could already foresee the deliciousness and effects of the beauty-enhancing dishes.
Finally, the Empress Dowager smiled with satisfaction. Her smile was full of warmth and kindness as she looked at Xu Yuehuai, her eyes sparkling with admiration and affection. She said softly, "Xiaoyue, you're becoming more and more thoughtful. I really like this recipe; please make it for me to try."
Xu Yuehuai respectfully replied "Yes," and then left the palace. She breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that she had temporarily escaped the Empress Dowager's suspicion. She resolved to prepare a delicious meal to gain the Empress Dowager's complete trust.
Xu Yuehuai then went to the kitchen and began her busy cooking work. She carefully selected the ingredients and meticulously handled every detail.
Her movements were skillful and fluid as she cooked each dish with care, infusing it with her love and concern.
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