The three days passed in a flash for Xie Qingli, but it felt like a year for Chu Yuncang.

After breaking into Xie Qingli's boudoir that night, Chu Yuncang ordered people to repair the villa overnight and prepare medicinal materials. He even opened a pharmacy in the villa specifically for Xie Qingli, and moved all the rare and precious herbs in the Prince's Mansion warehouse here.

But in just one day, the entire villa was completely transformed.

Chu Yuncang seemed to be leisurely, but in fact he was extremely busy. Or perhaps it could be said that ever since that strange dream, his days of keeping a low profile and living a carefree life were gone forever.

The traitor in the Prince's Mansion has always been a major concern for Chu Yuncang. After returning to Beijing, he immediately arranged for the shadow guards to secretly investigate all the personnel in the Prince's Mansion, of course, the focus was on his trusted ministers.

The results of the investigation made Chu Yuncang unbelievable. The suspicious person was actually the Prince's tutor Mu Yi, the teacher he respected, trusted and relied on the most! If nothing unexpected happened, after he ascended to the throne, Mu Yi would definitely be given an important position and become the highest official. Chu Yuncang really couldn't understand why Mu Yi betrayed him.

But no matter why, Chu Yuncang experienced such a cruel betrayal, like the softest corner of his heart being pierced by a sharp knife, causing him pain to his bones, and his mood was gloomy and depressed. Just at this time, he heard the news that Xie Qingli had come to Beijing, and his heart, which had been as dead as ash, gradually brightened up.

Unlike the Prince's Mansion which was calm on the surface but turbulent underneath, the court of Dongling was like a pot of boiling water.

Since the incident in Jiazhou, Chu Yuncang no longer concealed his edge, causing the originally relatively balanced forces to feel a crisis, and they all pointed their spearheads at the prince's party.

The Third Prince's faction had been particularly elated recently, petitioning the Emperor daily to execute Huang Dai and Kang Huaiyuan. The Third Prince had been confined for a month because of Huang Dai's assessment, and now that Huang Dai hadn't been executed, they feared the trial would uncover something unfavorable to them.

Huang Dai and Kang Huaiyuan were repeatedly assassinated on the way to Beijing. If Chu Yuncang had not used a trick to disguise the two death row prisoners as himself, they would probably have died long ago.

Chu Yuncang concluded that the other party must know something, as they spared no effort to kill and silence them. Therefore, he insisted on strictly interrogating Huang Dai and Kang Huaiyuan, and was determined to find out who was behind them.

Emperor Yingtian watched the fight between the two sides coldly and did not make any comment. For a while, the court of Dongling was filled with blood and gore.

Under such a tense situation, Chu Yuncang was naturally very busy and could only sleep for an hour or two every day. However, in order to meet Xie Qingli this time, he set aside a whole day.

At first light this morning, Chu Yuncang sent a carriage to pick someone up. He then washed up carefully and came to the villa early to wait.

But it was already noon and Xie Qingli still hadn't shown up. Just when he suspected that Xie Qingli had broken the appointment and was about to burst out with anger, Xie Qingli slowly arrived.

The moment he saw Xie Qingli, Chu Yuncang's anger disappeared in an instant, and he couldn't help but smile brightly.

Liuguang was stunned. It was true that there was always something stronger than anything else in the world!

Chu Yuncang took two steps forward and said softly, "Li'er, you're finally here? I was just worried that something might have happened to you on the way!"

Xie Qingli bowed and said apologetically, "I was delayed by something. Your Highness, please forgive me!"

Chu Yuncang shook his head: "It's okay, I just got here too!" He paused and said with a smile: "Li'er, come with me, I'll show you something!"

Chu Yuncang brought Xie Qingli to a house decorated in an ancient style. He gently pushed open the door, and a scent of medicine filled his nose.

Xie Qingli looked inside, his eyes widening in shock. The room was quiet and refreshing, like a small medical clinic. Two rows of medicine cabinets were placed against the wall, separated by a carved bamboo screen. Outside the screen were antique wooden tables and chairs and medicine-making tools, while inside was a couch for resting.

She went straight to the medicine cabinet and opened the medicine drawers one by one. Each drawer was like a treasure chest, and the contents made her eyes light up and marvel.

Chu Yuncang was slightly pleased that his efforts had paid off. He smiled and said, "This pharmacy is specially prepared for Li'er. If Li'er needs it, she can use these herbs at any time."

Xie Qingli was so attracted by the pharmacy that she had forgotten that there was someone following her. She hurriedly said, "Your Highness, I will prepare the medicine for you immediately. Please have someone prepare hot water."

Chu Yuncang whispered, "It's ready." As he spoke, he sat down on the chair, his eyes involuntarily following Xie Qingli's figure.

The room was silent and quiet. A few rays of sunlight filtered through the window, casting shadows on the floor that swayed with the shadows of the trees outside the window. A tranquil and peaceful atmosphere slowly flowed between the two of them.

Xie Qingli was busy in front of the medicine cabinet for a while, and in a moment she found all the necessary herbs. She felt a little conflicted.

She was angry at Chu Yuncang's coercion that night in Qizhou, and vowed to make Chu Yuncang taste the pain of excruciating pain. However, the pharmacy today was prepared with great care, which was really to her liking. She planned to let Chu Yuncang go, help him detoxify as soon as possible, and then both of them would be well.

Chu Yuncang also felt that the atmosphere at the moment was very good, and the relationship between the two seemed to be closer. His gaze could not help but become unscrupulous, staring at Xie Qingli with some obsession, and the heat in his eyes seemed to be able to melt everything.

Feeling Chu Yuncang's aggressive gaze, Xie Qingli's hand that was preparing the medicinal herbs paused slightly. She was a little annoyed, and the good impression she had just had for Chu Yuncang disappeared in an instant. She grabbed a handful of Houttuynia cordata and told it to this stubborn and philandering loser to taste the pain of death!

……

There is a screen in the middle of the bathroom, behind the screen is a large bathtub, which is filled with hot water. Steam is rising, and the whole room is filled with mist, like a fairyland.

Xie Qingli came in first with the prepared medicinal materials, walked around the screen and added the herbs into the bathtub.

Before Xie Qingli finished his work, Chu Yuncang followed in. He looked around. The light was dim in the fog and the atmosphere was a little ambiguous. He suddenly chuckled and asked softly, "Li'er, do I need to take off all my clothes?" There was an indescribable seriousness in his tone.

Xie Qingli froze behind the screen and replied coldly, "No need, Your Highness, just take off your coat."

Before she finished her words, Chu Yuncang, dressed in a white silk middle garment, slowly walked out of the mist. His handsome face was looming in the mist, like an immortal king from heaven.

Xie Qingli's beautiful eyes looked straight at Chu Yuncang, and her heart skipped a beat.

Chu Yuncang slowly approached Xie Qingli, breathed softly into her ear, and whispered, "Li'er, are you stunned?"

Xie Qingli's face flushed, and she forced herself to remain calm as she pushed Chu Yuncang away. She said quickly, "Your Highness, the medicine is ready, please come in!" There was a hint of panic in her tone that was hard to conceal.

Chu Yuncang raised the corners of his mouth high and sat obediently in the bathtub. His thin undershirt was instantly soaked with the medicine, sticking tightly to his body and outlining the shape of his body.

Xie Qingli, who was originally planning to check the effect of the medicinal bath, turned his back in panic.

Chu Yuncang couldn't help but chuckle, thinking that shy Li'er was so cute. It would be great if he could have such medicinal baths more often.

But after a moment, he could no longer laugh. The potion had turned from its initial warm feeling to an increasingly hot one, as if countless ants were gnawing at his flesh and blood. As time went by, the pain became more and more intense.

Enduring such bone-gnawing and heart-piercing pain, Chu Yuncang was sweating profusely and his eyes were red, but he gritted his teeth and persisted without crying out in pain.

Xie Qingli knew what kind of pain that was, but Chu Yuncang did not faint immediately. Such strong willpower surprised her. She stepped forward and felt Chu Yuncang's pulse. Although the pulse was weak, the rhythm was even, calm and gentle.

Chu Yuncang's consciousness was gradually becoming blurred, but he suddenly felt a cool touch on his wrist, as if a clear spring had extinguished the burning pain on his skin. He couldn't help but want more.

He slowly raised his head, his scarlet eyes fixed on Xie Qingli's stunning face. When his gaze fell on those two alluring red lips, his Adam's apple unconsciously slid up and down twice, and a voice in his heart clamored that these red lips were the antidote to all pain.

Chu Yuncang could no longer control himself. He used his last bit of strength to hold Xie Qingli's body, and his lips quickly pressed against Xie Qingli's red lips. It was just as sweet as he imagined.

Before Xie Qingli could get angry, Chu Yuncang had already exhausted all his strength and fell into a coma. In the moment before he fell into a coma, he murmured, "You are mine, don't run away!"

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