Every time the prince opens his eyes, he sees

Xie Qingyu began to realize that something was wrong with his body, but as the crown prince, he was used to enduring and ignoring minor discomforts that did not affect his power and status.

However, this time the pain was like a maggot in his tarsal bone, getting worse and worse, and he could no longer ignore it.

Bishui waited carefully on the side, secretly pleased with the smooth progress of the plan, but pretended to be worried. "Your Highness, since you are in so much pain, why don't you let me call the imperial physician to take a look?"

Xie Qingyu waved his hand, his face pale but still maintaining his dignity, "No need, it's just a minor ailment, just rest for a few days. If it gets out and the emperor finds out, he'll scold me again."

"Then Your Highness should reduce your social interactions with ministers recently!" Bishui said with pretended concern.

The more she acted like this, the more Xie Qingyu wanted to show off her ambition. "How can that be? They'll all be my right-hand men in the future. If I don't build a good relationship with them and make them truly convinced of my loyalty, how can they possibly listen to me in the future?"

A barely perceptible sneer flashed across Bishui's eyes, but her face remained gentle and soft. "Yes, I am too soft-hearted and lack foresight. I know I was wrong."

"But you are still a little smart." Xie Qingyu hugged her and let her sit in his arms. "You chose me to be your husband and stood by me as always. So when I ascend the throne, even if you can't become the queen, I will make you the most honorable concubine and win my heart."

The two of them played in the water like mandarin ducks.

Xie Qingyu was sleeping very soundly. Actually, his health was not good. He was just trying to hold on because he didn't want Bishui to laugh at him.

He is a calculating and ruthless person, but he cares too much about face. He suffers in this way.

He had no choice before when he was in poverty, but now that he has finally gained power, he wants to show his masculinity in front of Bishui.

"You guys, guard the prince well, but don't wake him up. Let him sleep well."

Bishui gave Xie Qingyu a strong dose of sleeping pills just to ensure that he wouldn't wake up so quickly so that he could go about his business.

"Yes, ma'am."

Xie Qingyu still dotes on Bishui, so she is half the mistress of the East Palace and can almost make all the servants obey her orders.

Bishui went to take a bath and change clothes, then took a carriage out of the East Palace. After walking for a while, she changed another route and disguised herself as Yipinxiang to report the progress of Xie Qingyu's condition to Xie Qingchen.

After listening to Bishui's report, Xie Qingchen nodded lightly, with a deep glint in his eyes.

He knew very well that he didn't have much time left and had to complete all the arrangements as soon as possible to ensure Lu Yaoyao's future.

"Sir, within a month or so, Xie Qingyu will die suddenly. Once he dies, the Great Jin will be in turmoil. The court will be unstable. Are you..."

Did she want to ask him if he would come back to take charge of the court again?

With his ability, it is not difficult for him to regain power. She is his subordinate and also admires him, and admires him even more when he is a strong man.

So deep down she hoped that he would return to the court.

"Forget it. I'm tired of sitting in that position. I don't want to bear such a heavy burden before I die. When the time comes, I will find a way to make the Gu family push forward a puppet and let the Gu family supervise the country. As long as the Gu family is there, Dajin will not be in chaos."

The clear water was silent for a long time.

Anyone can see her loss and sadness.

Xie Qingchen wasn't particularly ruthless to her. "Bishui, when this is over, I'll give you back your freedom. The sky is high and the birds fly freely. Go and live the life you want!"

Lord, I have been by your side for several years, and the string that leads me is in your hand. If you let go, I will lose my way.

I just want to stay with you.

I had long ago lost the ability to fly on my own.

Bishui didn't say any of these words, but simply said, "Thank you, Master."

"Okay, let's go back early. Don't let Xie Qingyu get suspicious and put yourself in danger."

Master, actually I gave him a strong dose of drugs, so it will be fine if I go back tomorrow.

Bishui didn't say anything about this, but still said respectfully, "Okay."

Xie Qingchen returned to the courtyard and found that a lantern had appeared outside the door and was still lit.

He paused, looked at the lantern for a long time, and then smiled.

When he returned to the house, he saw something covered on the table. He opened it and found that it was still warm food.

Even though he had no appetite, he felt warm in his heart.

He turned and went to Lu Yaoyao's room. She was already asleep.

Xie Qingchen walked gently to Lu Yaoyao's bedside and gazed at her peaceful sleeping face. Her breathing was soft and even, as if all the troubles in the world had nothing to do with her.

He stretched out his hand and wanted to touch her cheek, but in the end, he suppressed the idea, stood up and walked out.

Little did he know that the moment he turned around, Lu Yaoyao opened her eyes, but she didn't call him. Instead, she watched him leave.

Bishui returned to the East Palace on time, still maintaining her gentle and virtuous appearance.

After Xie Qingyu woke up, his physical discomfort did not ease, but became more severe.

But when he saw Bishui waiting quietly and gently beside him, holding the ginseng soup in her hand, he couldn't help but perk up a bit, "Awake?"

"Of course not. Since I can't help with the important affairs of state, I can only try my best to be a good wife. Come, Your Majesty, have a cup of ginseng soup."

"Okay." Xie Qingyu didn't doubt it and drank the ginseng soup in one gulp.

After drinking the ginseng soup, he felt much more refreshed.

Bishui took the opportunity to act coquettishly and ask for credit, "Your Highness, I got up early to cook this ginseng soup and kept watching over the fire for nearly an hour. You must compensate me well."

"Okay, we have good ones in the warehouse. You can pick whatever you like."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

She must accumulate more wealth before Xie Qingyu dies, so that when she runs away she will have enough gold, silver and treasures to squander.

Gu Huai came over to Lu Yaoyao's side, but he didn't see Xie Qingchen. He was surprised and asked, "That brat is gone?"

"How is that possible? But he's been leaving early and coming back late these days, so he's definitely often away."

"This man is just so out of tune, not worthy of entrusting your life to. Yaoyao, if you want to get married, don't consider him."

"What are you thinking?" Lu Yaoyao reached out and hit him, who was not in a good mood. "By the way, how have you been recently? That Xie Qingyu hasn't been secretly making trouble for you or the Gu family, right?"

"What can he do? We've been keeping a close watch on him! But it's strange. He's been absent from work for several days, claiming to be sick. I don't know if he's really sick or just faking it. But it's also possible that he hasn't completed the few things the Emperor has asked him to do recently. He might feel embarrassed, or he might be afraid of being reprimanded by the Emperor, so he's claiming to be sick and not attending court."

"I'm glad I didn't embarrass you. You must not take it lightly."

"I see. What have you been doing these days? Have you missed me?"

"Do you want to hear the truth or lies?"

"Then let's not talk about it." Gu Huai looked uncomfortable, as if he had already foreseen the answer.

Lu Yaoyao smiled and said, "Wait a minute. I've been brewing some plum wine these days. You can try it. If you like it, you can take some home."