When under someone else's roof, one has to bow one's head.
Chang Wei silently cursed a few times in his heart, but on the surface, he prepared to salute without showing a hint of his annoyance.
"Dispense with the formalities. Come and take a look at this prescription!"
Chang Wei: "..."
He hadn't even saluted yet!
Never mind. It didn't really matter.
Immediately, Chang Wei's attention was completely captured by this small, thin piece of paper!
Could it be that a pie was really falling from the sky?
Was he... destined to become a divine doctor?
Chang Wei's eyes sparkled as he stared motionlessly at this seemingly ordinary piece of white paper.
It was this one.
It was definitely this one!
Chang Wei's eyes were so bright that he almost wanted to hug it and kiss it.
Such a precious treasure was like a divine gift from the heavens!
He knew it! He was truly a genius among geniuses!
Otherwise, how could he have managed to figure out seven or eight parts of the antidote prescription so quickly?
This half - volume of the ancient book exactly filled in the part where Chang Wei had been stuck. When combined with the half - volume he had hidden privately, it formed a complete one.
It was truly a wonder.
"How is it?"
Jun Wuyuan unconsciously tightened his hold on Ling Shan's hand. Even though he saw Chang Wei's relaxed and delighted expression, he still couldn't wait to ask nervously.
Chang Wei said excitedly, "Your Majesty, the antidote prescription is in here!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Jun Wuyuan and the others all let out a sigh of relief and showed a relieved smile.
Even Ling Shan was overjoyed. With red - rimmed eyes, she met Jun Wuyuan's equally red - eyed gaze.
"Shan'er, did you hear that? It's okay now. Everything's okay..."
Jun Wuyuan reached out and hugged Ling Shan. His heart was pounding wildly, overflowing with indescribable joy.
He never expected that the matter of the antidote would progress so quickly!
He had stayed awake all night. In the dead silence, no one knew how many thoughts had flashed through Jun Wuyuan's mind.
Those bad and ominous thoughts were mercilessly cut off as soon as they emerged.
He was the emperor now, and he would never allow anything to go against his will.
However...
Jun Wuyuan knew that it was just self - deception on his part.
Thankfully, what he had prayed to the heavens for countless times had finally come true!
Ling Shan lowered her eyes to hide the complex, confused, and uneasy emotions in them. She raised her hand and gently patted his back.
"I heard. Look, I told you it would be okay. You're here to protect me."
Her gentle voice, filled with tenderness and attachment, easily soothed Jun Wuyuan's trembling body.
He tightened his embrace a little and said in a low, muffled voice:
"Shan'er, it will never happen again."
"Hmm?"
Ling Shan had just resolved another matter. Her mind was filled with a review of the matter regarding Biluo.
There was also the strange transformation that she still couldn't figure out. Her head was in a complete mess, and she didn't even hear what he meant.
"From now on, I'll protect you. Such things will never happen again. I'll never let you be bullied or tortured."
The old hag would be tortured by the poison on her body from now on. She probably wouldn't have the time to cause trouble for the time being.
However, the matter of eradicating the Wang family couldn't be delayed any longer!
A cold glint flashed in Jun Wuyuan's eyes.
"I trust Your Majesty."
Ling Shan whispered tenderly.
The emperor and his consort were so deeply in love that they seemed oblivious to the presence of Liang Jiusi and the others.
Liang Jiusi and Banchun were fine. They were already used to the affectionate and tender moments between the emperor and the consort.
But Chang Wei was anxious and delighted. He couldn't wait to go back and study the prescription.
However, the emperor and the consort were hugging each other and whispering sweet nothings. If he interrupted them, wouldn't he be such a spoilsport?
Thankfully, Jun Wuyuan was concerned about Ling Shan's health. He secretly kissed her forehead and then turned around to give an order.
"Take the antidote prescription and test it. Find someone to take Biluo first, and then administer the antidote. After confirming that it's correct and safe, send the antidote here."
"Yes, Your Majesty. Please rest assured. I'll definitely ensure everything is foolproof!"
Chang Wei was secretly amazed. It seemed that when the emperor really cared about someone, he...
"By the way, come and feel Shan'er's pulse first to see how her health is."
Chang Wei let out another sigh.
Not daring to think too much, he stepped forward, saluted, and felt her pulse without daring to look directly.
"Your Majesty, the Lady's health is temporarily fine. She should continue to take the prescription I prescribed before. She should rest more and avoid worry and anxiety. I'll study the antidote as soon as possible. Please rest assured."
"Good. After this matter is resolved, I'll reward you all according to your merits!"
Chang Wei's eyes lit up. He and Liang Jiusi knelt down together to thank the emperor.
Chang Wei was happily dragged out by Liang Jiusi.
Chang Wei: "..."
Hey, he could actually walk by himself!
"Banchun, you discovered the prescription this time. You've made great contributions. You'll be rewarded with a hundred taels of gold and countless jewels!"
Banchun knelt down to thank the emperor, "This servant thanks Your Majesty for the reward. It's because of Your Majesty and the Lady's great fortune that I had this opportunity. This servant doesn't dare to claim the credit."
"You're a smart and loyal one. You deserve the reward!"
Banchun withdrew from the inner hall, grinning from ear to ear.
Bad luck has turned into good fortune.
Following the Lady really means getting to enjoy the good things!
Jun Wuyuan carried Ling Shan towards the dressing table. In the bronze mirror, the two figures were closely embraced.
Jewelry pieces had fallen onto the table. One of them had its mechanism broken, revealing the hollow interior. Apparently, that was where the prescription had been hidden.
"Your Majesty, do you still remember when I went to Jiyuan to see Wang Chengbi for the last time?"
Jun Wuyuan shifted his gaze from Ling Shan's charming face in the mirror to the hairpin she was caressing with her fingers.
"You mean..."
"Yes."
Ling Shan's eyes darkened. Her voice seemed to be lost in memories, "She said that after her death, she didn't want to be buried in the Wang family's ancestral tomb, nor did she want to be buried in the soil.
She made a deal with me. She would tell me about this jewelry and the Wang family's secrets if I burned her body and scattered her ashes into the Luo River. I never thought..."
Jun Wuyuan also never thought that the antidote for Biluo, this strange poison used by the Queen Mother of the Wang family to control her pawns, would come from Wang Chengbi.
"Shan'er, don't think too much. You said it was a deal. It was the last wish of the commoner Wang."
"Your Majesty, do you think..."
"No." Jun Wuyuan interrupted firmly.
Ling Shan was slightly stunned.
She turned to look at Jun Wuyuan, who was looking at her seriously. She couldn't help but laugh, "I haven't even finished my question yet. How do you know the answer is no?"
"Yes."
Jun Wuyuan brushed aside the hesitation and worry in her eyes. He leaned forward and kissed the tip of Ling Shan's nose.
"No matter what Shan'er does, in my heart, you'll always be the same."
There will be no thoughts of being vicious or cruel...
"Ayuan, loving me so much will spoil me." Ling Shan's eyes turned red.
"I'm honored."
Jun Wuyuan's lips moved up and gently kissed the red - rimmed corner of her eye. His voice was soft and tender:
"Shan'er is wonderful. Even if it's something you have to do, it's only natural. I only wish you to be safe and sound. Don't think too much. In my heart, Shan'er is just Shan'er."
"Ayuan, you're so good!"
Tears glistened in Ling Shan's eyes, but the corners of her lips couldn't help but curl up. She raised her hands to wrap around Jun Wuyuan's neck.
She nuzzled her cheek against his neck. Her voice was a bit shy but straightforward:
"I like you so much, Ayuan..."