In the evening, dancers dressed in Hu Ji dance skirts danced gracefully to the music, and the whole roasted lamb was cut into pieces and served on plates in front of everyone. The young men, who had been hunting all day, quickly began to eat heartily.
"Eating meat and drinking wine here is quite a unique experience," Gu Heng laughed loudly, seemingly in an exceptionally excited mood today.
"I find watching dancers perform rather dull," a young man said, raising his wine cup. "Why not perform a sword dance here? Wouldn't that be a better way to express the joy in our hearts?"
Upon hearing the word "sword dance," Jiang Yu's heart leaped into her throat.
Gu Heng smiled upon hearing this, "I think so! Let me see the warriors of our Daqing."
One after another, young men took to the stage to perform sword dances. The sword light, under the moonlight, seemed to carry an even colder chill. Jiang Yu's eyes never left the blades on the field from beginning to end.
In an instant, the atmosphere reached its peak.
Taking the opportunity of pouring wine for Gu Qingyan, Gu Lin leaned close to Gu Qingyan's ear and said, "These people are just practicing swordsmanship, Third Prince, relax."
Gu Qingyan breathed a barely perceptible sigh of relief, his eyes reassuring Jiang Yu who had taken her place.
"Empress, let us drink a cup together."
Jiang Yu's glass was empty, and Gu Heng naturally turned to the side, saying, "Cen Hai, fill the Empress's glass."
Gu Heng's gaze inexplicably made Jiang Yu's heart flutter, and subconsciously, she only took a small sip of wine.
Another plate of grilled meat was served, its unique aroma attracting the taste buds of many people.
"This is a recipe I specially ordered to be found on the grasslands. It has a unique flavor." Gu Heng watched Jiang Yu pick up her chopsticks, a slight smile playing on his lips as he swirled his wine cup.
The medicine took effect slowly, and Jiang Yu only felt a slight discomfort, so she couldn't help but take a few quick breaths.
After several rounds of drinks, Jiang Yu's eyes began to redden.
"Your Majesty seems to be feeling unwell." Gu Lin's voice rang in his ears again. Even though he was standing behind Gu Qingyan, Gu Lin was always paying attention to Jiang Yu's every move.
Without hesitation, Gu Qingyan got up and walked to Jiang Yu's side. "Mother, should I help you back to your tent?"
Jiang Yu nodded. "Perhaps it was the cool breeze, but my head feels a little dizzy."
Seeing this, Gu Heng also pretended to speak up, "Is the Empress feeling unwell? Yan'er, help the Empress back to rest first, I will go over later."
Anyone who looked at him would see that he was full of worry.
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Inside the tent, the medicine was gradually taking effect, and Jiang Yu's forehead was already covered in a thin layer of sweat. "It's so hot..."
Gu Lin stared at Jiang Yu for a few seconds, then turned his head without changing his expression. "Third Prince, would you like to go outside and guard the tent?"
Despite the blasphemous words, Gu Qingyan simply stared intently at Gu Lin and asked, "Is my mother alright?"
"Her Majesty the Empress will be alright."
With those words in mind, Gu Qingyan resolutely stepped out of the tent and sat on the lawn outside.
Gu Lin reached out and felt Jiang Yu's pulse. In an instant, a surge of anger filled Gu Lin's eyes. Gu Heng actually dared to do that!
Jiang Yu grabbed Gu Lin's wrist, and the coolness of their skin touching made her reluctant to let go.
"Be good, let go."
Gu Lin suppressed his body's instinctive reaction and used a little skill to get Jiang Yu to let go of his hand.
"I will avenge you."
Gu Lin pressed Jiang Yu's acupoints and fed her a pill. Then he called Ling Mama in and gave her some instructions. Ling Mama's wrinkled face immediately turned cold.
The old nanny, who had been in the palace for many years, immediately understood what had happened when she saw Jiang Yu's appearance and Gu Lin's expression. The emperor of a country had actually drugged his empress!
"Granny, before I return, no one but you are allowed to enter the tent."
After saying that, Gu Lin strode out of the tent.
"Mr. Huo."
Gu Qingyan immediately stood up, somewhat at a loss.
"Guard the camp well."
He had to find a way to make it difficult for Gu Heng to enter this tent tonight.
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"My lord."
Ling Shan and Ling Hai appeared and knelt before Gu Lin.
At this moment, Gu Lin exuded the aura of an emperor, as if with a wave of his hand, cities and even countries would change hands.
"Go and burn down the Palace of Longevity."
Gu Lin looked at Gu Heng's direction as if he were looking at an ant, "At any cost."
Inside the Hall of Longevity, the memorial tablets of emperors from past dynasties are displayed.
Slowly, a bloodthirsty smile appeared on Gu Lin's face. He'd mobilized almost all the Imperial Guards to protect him—was he really that afraid of death? Gu Heng.
Seeing this, Ling Shan and Ling Hai exchanged a glance. "Master, if you use your internal energy again..."
After a few breaths of silence, Gu Lin's figure quickly disappeared into the darkness.
Is there really no solution?
Gu Lin's somewhat suppressed voice rang out in a courtyard, opposite a doctor who looked equally ordinary.
"My lord, unless we use a large amount of ice, the person who has been poisoned will need to have a very strong will. Moreover, women are weak, and once the cold penetrates their bodies, they may find it difficult to conceive in the future."
"knew."
Mei Chu's expression darkened when she saw that the bluish-black bruises on Gu Lin's arm had spread further.
He is a renowned master healer in Lingxiao Pavilion, yet he couldn't save his master. What a joke!
"By the way, the eunuch who served Madam last time asked me to help identify a piece of ointment, which contained poppies from the Di Kingdom."
Before Mei Chu could finish speaking, Gu Lin disappeared again like a gust of wind.
When they returned to the camp, Gu Qingyan was still standing guard in the same spot.
"Third Prince, you must stay by the Emperor's side the whole time." Gu Lin bent down. "At this time, he will no longer have the mind to harm you."
Upon entering the tent, one could see Granny Ling holding Jiang Yu's hand with difficulty, her eyes red-rimmed.
"Granny, in half an hour, tell everyone that Her Highness is ill, and then have Eunuch Wan secretly bring over some ice." Gu Lin glanced at Jiang Yu, "Cen Hai won't stop us then."
"This old servant cannot leave this tent."
Even though Gu Lin was one of their own, Granny Ling would not leave under these circumstances.
Gu Lin nodded, turned around, and faced away from Jiang Yu.
"The nanny can wet a towel with cold water and wipe Her Highness's body."
“But… this old servant has to hold Your Highness’s hand down.” Granny Ling was stunned. Otherwise, Jiang Yu would have taken off her undergarments.
"I'll do it."
Gu Lin tore off a corner of his robe and tied it around his eye socket.
Seeing this, Granny Ling said nothing more and turned to wet the towel.
When Gu Lin's large hand restrained Jiang Yu, Jiang Yu trembled violently and cried out in pain. Gu Lin subconsciously let go, thinking that he had hurt Jiang Yu.
In a daze, Jiang Yu felt that the person next to her had a very familiar scent. Under the influence of the drug, Jiang Yu couldn't help but raise her head. The moment their lips touched, Gu Lin's mind went blank.
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