Xiao Shiye coughed lightly, drawing her gaze back, "Miss Chen... my illness..."
Duan Xingzhi, injured, landed outside the window of the sleeping quarters.
His dark robes were stained with dark red blood.
With several gashes, the flesh was torn and rolled up, a rather shocking sight.
He clutched his chest, still radiating a chilling killing intent, standing in the cold, watery night, becoming one with the darkness.
Soft whispers could be heard from inside the hall.
He heard Xiao Shiye ask, "I wonder if Miss Shen would be willing to enter the Eastern Palace and stay by my side?"
"Not as a doctor, but... as an orphan's woman."
Shen Zhiyi seemed somewhat taken aback.
After a moment's pause, she said calmly, "Your Highness, I am already married."
Xiao Shiye leaned against the headboard for a moment, stunned, before quickly leaning forward and saying, "I don't care."
"If you are willing to enter the Eastern Palace, I can help you get a divorce."
Duan Xingzhi watched Shen Zhiyi's retreating figure, and his heart sank.
The knuckles of the hand pressing against the chest turned white from the force.
"I love you and sincerely want to marry you," Xiao Shiye's voice clearly reached my ears through the window, "As long as you are willing to stay by my side, I will give you anything."
"Even the position of Crown Princess."
The position of principal wife has been vacant for a long time.
He originally intended to save it for someone he truly loved.
Now, he thought he had met his match.
As Duan Xingzhi listened to Xiao Shiye's confession, every word felt like a poisoned needle piercing his heart.
He could smell the strong stench of blood emanating from his body.
Stray hairs fell across his forehead, obscuring his eyebrows and eyes, shrouding half his face in shadow, making it difficult to see clearly.
He raised an eyebrow and saw that the hall was brightly lit by candles, and the atmosphere was peaceful and harmonious.
The swirling incense sticks created a faint ambergris scent.
Standing in the shadows, exuding a menacing aura, they were separated into two completely different worlds.
Will she agree to the Crown Prince's request?
If you agree to his proposal, you will be second only to the emperor, enjoying endless wealth and glory...
Duan Xingzhi lowered his head.
Looking at his body covered in blood and wounds, a violent rage surged within him, and every part of him exuded a bloody and cold aura.
His heart sank.
He gripped the medicine box tightly, then turned and left.
Shen Zhiyi slowly rose and knelt before Xiao Shiye, her expression neither humble nor arrogant, and said firmly, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."
"The only love I seek in this life is to be with one person for life."
"As for that person, I have already made up my mind and will never change it."
"I hope Your Highness will forgive me."
She kowtowed solemnly.
Xiao Shiye was stunned. Seeing the resolute expression on her face, his hope gradually faded.
I slowly leaned back against the headboard.
"I was too presumptuous," he said regretfully. "Miss Shen's heart is as clear as gold and stone, but I... am not fortunate enough to have her."
"Get up."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness." Shen Zhiyi bowed and rose.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"Your Highness! Physician Shen! Lord Night Owl has found the herbs and handed them to this old minister. Shall we send them in now?"
Shen Zhiyi's eyes lit up.
Overjoyed, she ran to the door, opened it, and eagerly peered outside.
Where is he?!
Zhang De pointed to the end of the corridor, "After Lord Night Owl handed the things to me, he went that way."
"Dr. Shen, he seems to have suffered a very serious injury."
He's injured?!
Shen Zhiyi's face suddenly turned pale.
She handed the prescription for the antidote to Zhang De and instructed him to find the imperial physician to prepare the antidote.
He then apologized to Xiao Shiye.
Lifting her skirt, she hurriedly ran into the night under the eaves...
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