Mei Siyu quickly searched the room for his clothes and handed them to him at the fastest speed, eagerly watching what he would do next.
He took a red pill from his clothes and swallowed it with water. Seeing her staring at him, seemingly worried, he softly said, “This is a Bai San Dan, it can cure all poisons.”
“Miss, he, he…” Xiao Rou said in surprise.
“He’s awake. Why are you here? Where are the guards?” Mei Siyu asked worriedly. One moment of carelessness could cost them their lives.
“They’ve all gone to the Feng Yi Palace. We’re safe now,” Xiao Rou said.
To their surprise, he started dressing in front of them! Though he wore inner clothes, this action made them blush and lower their heads. After all, girls have their dignity.
After getting dressed, he cupped his hands and said in a gentle tone, “I am Wen Yuyan. I’m grateful for your life-saving grace. May I ask your name?” His speech was more fluent, though still weak. No medicine could heal instantly, but his complexion looked much better.
“Mei Siyu,” she said softly. When their eyes met, she felt an inexplicable familiarity that she couldn’t quite place.
“Forgive my rudeness, but I feel you are not from here and should not be here,” Wen Yuyan said.
“How did you know?” Mei Siyu was surprised. Did he have some supernatural ability to know she was from another time and space?
“I could see from your eyes that you long for freedom,” he said with a slight smile.
Mei Siyu thought he knew her secret and was worried, but it was just her imagination. If he spread rumors, people might think she was a monster or possessed.
Just as Mei Siyu was about to speak, Xiao Rou rushed in, “Miss, bad news. The Emperor is coming to see you.”
“Really? Then you, you should hide under the bed,” Mei Siyu said nervously.
She just turned around, wanting to say a few words to him, but who would have thought there was no trace of him left, having already disappeared without a trace. How rude to leave without saying goodbye, she couldn’t help but complain in her heart.
”Miss, farewell for now. I live in Fenqing Yuan. You can find me there if you need anything, if you can go out.” Wen Yue Yan stood on the palace wall, speaking extremely suavely, then disappeared.
Just then, Ming Leng Chen had already entered the hall, his face radiant, gently waving a folding fan in his hand, elegant and extraordinary.
”This servant pays respects to the Emperor, long live, long live, long long live!” Xiao Rou bowed respectfully, her tone slightly panicked, afraid that the person would be caught by the Emperor, which would bring disaster to her mistress.
”This concubine greets the Emperor. Why have you suddenly come?” Mei Si Yu asked carefully. After all, the Emperor should be in the Phoenix Ceremony Hall now, so why would he come here?
”What, you don’t welcome me?” He sat in a chair by the window, smiling.
”How could that be? I’m just a bit overwhelmed by the honor!” she said.
Xiao Rou served tea and stood behind Mei Si Yu. Mei Si Yu took a light sip of tea, her nervous heart now slightly calming, but still worried about Wen Yue Yan’s injuries. She wondered if he could safely leave the palace. Although protected by a spiritual pill, his body was very weak. Having eaten nothing after waking up, would he have the strength to escape?
”What are you thinking about? Daring to be distracted in front of me, do you have something on your mind?” Ming Leng Chen, who had entered, had not taken his eyes off her. He clearly saw her absent-mindedness and wondered who she was frowning and worrying about. Could it be him?
”Nothing, thank you for your concern, Emperor. May I ask the purpose of your visit?” Mei Si Yu countered.
”What, does the Emperor need a reason to visit his consort?” he said somewhat displeased. Why couldn’t she be gentle and soft like others, actively throwing herself into his arms? Instead, she always spoke harshly, which only made him unhappy!
He moved forward, restraining her chin with his hand, coldly saying: “No matter how much you resist, you are always my woman!” After “Liu Gong Gong is summoned to the Phoenix Ceremony Hall”, he turned and swept away. He shouldn’t have hoped to see her, thinking she would say something nice. What a foolish fantasy. She probably didn’t know how to please a man’s heart.
After watching him leave angrily, how could she not feel disappointed? She truly wanted to get along peacefully with him, but thinking of the beautiful women around him made her furious, causing her words to be sharp! If only he were devoted to her, would she speak so hurtfully?
She naturally remembered their first awkward meeting and the thrilling incident of them secretly eating pastries, which still lingered in her heart, bringing a sweet and sour feeling when recalled. That was when they could get along harmoniously without knowing the truth. But once the truth was revealed, she learned he was her despicable husband who had ruthlessly kicked her out of bed and was surrounded by numerous women. She was furious! Her emotions became uncontrollable!
”Mistress, you’ve hurt the Emperor,” Xiao Rou said softly. How could she not see her mistress’s true feelings? She hoped her mistress could face her own emotions!
”Mind your own business. Go prepare dinner quickly. I’m starving,” Mei Si Yu deliberately sent Xiao Rou away, wanting to be alone and think about the many recent events.
[Text: 035 Substitute Bed Slave]
Wen Yue Yan dragged his exhausted body, barely returning to Fenqing Yuan. His wound was already seeping blood. Zhang Steward happened to see him and hurried to support his tottering body. Wen Yue Yan forced himself to say: “Zhang Steward, is Su Yun safe?”
”The young miss returned to the mansion early. Let me help you to your room, young master,” Zhang Steward said caringly. After getting the young master’s permission, he supported him inside. At this moment, unable to bear the pain’s torment, Wen Yue Yan fainted in Zhang Steward’s arms, a faint smile still on his lips.
From a young age, his master had instilled in him the mindset of an assassin – he could not have any emotional attachments, and he never looked at women twice, except for Su Yun who trained martial arts with him. In these 20 years, she was the first woman he had seen. The moment he saw her, he fell in love with this incredibly beautiful woman, falling for her without reason. As an assassin, this was a grave mistake, equivalent to exposing his weakness to his enemies.
“Cousin, what are you thinking about?” Liu Su Yun gently shook her dazed cousin, asking with concern.
“Nothing, just thinking about our next steps. You should also avoid appearing in public to prevent him from suspecting Wind Qing Yuan,” Wen Yue Yan said.
“Okay, Su Yun understands. Are you hungry, cousin? Shall I go to the kitchen and make some porridge for you?” Liu Su Yun said. It seemed her cousin was still worried about her. His previous daze was actually out of concern for her, which warmed Su Yun’s heart, making her voice softer.
Liu Su Yun closed the door and walked to the kitchen. Inside, Wen Yue Yan took the opportunity to regulate his internal energy, forcibly suppressing the rebellious qi within him. His complexion was much better than when he first returned. Thanks to Liu Zi Xian’s bandaging and cleaning, his wound had stopped bleeding. With a few more days of rest, he would fully recover. Feng Yi Palace!
“Your Majesty, why do you look so terrible? Who dares to anger you?” Xia Wan’er said in a soft voice.
Ming Leng Chen took the wine cup she handed him, looked at her, and smiled slightly: “Do you think you have the right to ask? You foolishly imagine that I would like you. To me, you are just a bed companion, more precisely, a substitute bed slave, haha.”
