Chapter 623: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 623: Poison Dispersion and the Terrifying Space Upgrade (2)
However, without Emperor Huian's permission, even if she left the palace, she wouldn't be able to leave Phoenix Mountain. Outside the side hall, many people craned their necks, trying to peek inside, but with the guards arranged by Emperor Huian standing watch, not even a mosquito could get through.
The princes and nobles recuperating inside, including Prince Heng, were all anxiously awaiting news, scratching their heads in frustration. The entire palace was filled with an atmosphere of tension and impatience, most notably from Prince Heng.
Another half-hour passed. Just as Xiao Ruiyuan and Yan Junyu's patience was wearing thin, the door to the medicinal room finally opened. The Ghost Doctor, looking utterly exhausted, slowly stepped out. His long gray robe was stained with dark red spots, which looked shocking.
Xiao Ruiyuan and Yan Junyu rushed forward like a gust of wind, their eyes filled with indescribable worry and urgency. Yan Junyu was the first to speak, unusually timid: "Ghost Elder, my cousin... how is my cousin?"
A smile flickered across the Ghost Doctor's tired face. He nodded, saying, "The prince's poison has been neutralized, but his body is extremely weak. A gust of wind could be fatal, so he needs thorough rest."
Upon hearing this, their eyes lit up with immense joy. They hurried into the medicinal room, almost overwhelmed by the pungent stench emanating from inside.
Holding their breath, they entered and were met with the sight of a bath full of black-red water, from which the overpowering stench arose.
The black-red water was filled with the toxins expelled from Chu Heng's body, along with his vital blood.
At that moment, Chu Heng was resting in a small adjacent room. Emperor Huian sat quietly beside the bed, staring intently at Chu Heng's pale, bloodless face.
Upon hearing footsteps, Emperor Huian turned his head. Xiao Ruiyuan and Yan Junyu were shocked to see his eyes, apart from being bloodshot from lack of sleep, were slightly swollen, as if he had been crying.
The two exchanged glances and then pretended not to notice Emperor Huian's unusual state, turning their attention to Chu Heng. They learned that Chu Heng had briefly regained consciousness during the detoxification process but was too weak to speak before falling back into a deep sleep.
Although Chu Heng looked paler than before the detoxification, the blue-black hue had disappeared from his face. They knew that with proper rest and recovery, their cousin would be a healthy, normal person, free from the torment of the heart-devouring poison.
With the successful removal of Chu Heng's poison, the dark cloud hanging over everyone began to lift. Although as an emperor, Emperor Huian did not need to express gratitude, he was genuinely thankful to Mo Yan for finding the three main ingredients and to the Ghost Doctor for tirelessly treating his son.
Thus, when Mo Yan requested to go home, Emperor Huian generously assigned a hundred royal guards to escort her, ensuring her safe return.
This completely thwarted Mo Yan's plan to slip back home unnoticed. She couldn't say anything, fearing that Emperor Huian might think her family was unwilling to provide the medicinal ingredients to save his son.
Of course, Emperor Huian's previous promise to Mo Yan still stood. Mo Yan, unsure what to ask for now, decided to save it for the future, to use the promise when she faced an unsolvable problem. Hui'an Emperor readily agreed.
Xiao Ruiyuan couldn't accompany Mo Yan home personally, so he escorted her to the base of Phoenix Mountain. Seeing her worried expression, he couldn't help but find it amusing. "You saved the heir apparent; your father won't blame you. The Emperor's gesture is also for the safety of your family."
Mo Yan nodded weakly, looking glum. "I understand that, and so does my father, but I still think I'll get a beating!"
Emperor Huian's grand gesture of sending a hundred guards to escort Mo Yan home was meant to signal to those with ill intentions that she was under his protection, warning them that any harm to her would be an affront to him.
Even if those people hated Mo Yan for ruining their plans, they wouldn't dare provoke Emperor Huian. They would have to think twice before making a move against her.
But Mo Yan's actions were so risky, putting her life in danger. She was genuinely worried that her father, upon finding out, would punish her severely. Her normally gentle and elegant father was capable of such actions!
Seeing Mo Yan's worry, Xiao Ruiyuan's eyes reflected a complex emotion. He didn't understand the typical father-daughter relationship, but despite her distress, Mo Yan showed no resentment towards her father. This must be true family affection.
Thinking about their now open relationship, Xiao Ruiyuan wondered when he could visit her family as a prospective son-in-law, which dampened his spirits. Being a man of action, Xiao Ruiyuan decided to act on his thoughts immediately. He stopped walking, looked at the puzzled woman, and said seriously, "When we return to the capital, I will send matchmakers to propose."
"Ah?" Mo Yan's eyes widened in surprise, staring at the man awaiting her response, feeling caught off guard. They should be figuring out how to avoid her father's wrath, not discussing marriage proposals. This was too sudden!
Seeing her obvious hesitation, Xiao Ruiyuan's eyes dimmed as her silence persisted. "You don't want to?"
His low voice, tinged with confusion and a hint of disappointment, made Mo Yan's expression change. She hurriedly explained, "It's not that I don't want to, but our statuses are so different. If you suddenly propose, my father will definitely not agree."
Hearing this, Xiao Ruiyuan felt reassured, a smile returning to his lips. "In that case, let's hold off on the proposal for now. Once my cousin's health improves, I will personally visit your father."
Although Xiao Ruiyuan had only met Mo Qingze a few times, he knew from their conversations that Mo Qingze was a man of integrity and high moral standards. He wouldn't be swayed by Xiao Ruiyuan's noble status or his position as the heir apparent and a general. Xiao Ruiyuan was confident he could prove himself as a worthy husband.
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