PFC Chapter 318 Anxiety
Chapter 318 Anxiety
Chapter 318 Anxiety
Chapter 318
But even after guessing it, she still couldn't believe it. "Why did he insist on asking for me specifically? Could it be just because of that prescription?"
Ye Yunzhou remained silent, simply staring at her. She knew the reason was more than just the prescription. More importantly, Emperor Yuanzhen was trying to test Ye Yunzhou's limits and exploit his weaknesses. Asking her to detoxify him was simply unrealistic. The Imperial Hospital's skilled physicians were helpless, and how could she, a commoner, compare to those doctors? But she couldn't share these thoughts with her.
Seeing Ye Yunzhou remain silent, Luo Shuiyao concluded that this was indeed the case. But her heart grew increasingly tense, like a drum beating. The emperor had been reduced to seeking a relative unknown like her to detoxify him. It seemed the emperor's health was in grave danger. If this led to political unrest, who knew what the impact would be on the people of the land?
Seeing her face becoming increasingly grim, Ye Yunzhou thought she was frightened, so he gathered his chaotic thoughts and softly comforted her, "Don't be afraid. If the disease is truly incurable, I will definitely send you back safely."
Luo Shuiyao closed her eyes, trying to calm herself down, then nodded gently and asked, "When are we going?"
Seeing her expression return to normal, Ye Yunzhou felt a little relieved and said, "You prepare first, we will go at night."
Luo Shuiyao didn't ask why they had to go at night; she didn't understand the reasons, but she trusted Ye Yunzhou wouldn't harm her. She then left the room and told Chun Xing to report back to Qingyu Tower alone, telling Fang Yueniang not to wait for her. She also made careful arrangements for the next few days. She had a vague feeling that this trip to the palace would require some effort.
After making all the arrangements, she returned to the house. When she passed by the kitchen, she went in to wash some fruits and vegetables she had brought back yesterday.
Ye Yunzhou had been sitting there since she left, not moving, with his head down, lost in thought. Hearing the door open, he stood up and saw she was holding something, so he reached out to take it.
Luo Shuiyao didn't argue with him. After handing him the things, she sat back down. The room fell silent again. Luo Shuiyao lowered her eyes to look at the fruit on the plate in front of her. Noticing Ye Yunzhou's gaze, she turned her head away uncomfortably. When she saw the makeup box on the table, she remembered something and stood up, brought it back, and placed it in front of him.
Ye Yunzhou looked at her in confusion.
Luo Shuiyao opened the lid of the makeup box and said, "This is what you gave me. I packed it up and wanted to find a chance to give it to you. It just so happens that you are here today, so you can take it back yourself."
When Ye Yunzhou saw the contents of the makeup box in front of him, his expression instantly turned cold. "This is for you. I never take back anything I give away. If you don't like it, just throw it away."
His words were firm, but there was a subtle hurt in his eyes. After he finished speaking, he turned his head to the side and stopped looking at her.
Luo Shuiyao felt a little guilty, but still said firmly: "This is a gift from the emperor. Even if you want to throw it away, you have to throw it away yourself. If I throw it away, I will be accused of deceiving the emperor, and I can't afford it."
Ye Yunzhou nearly laughed out loud, thinking, "What do you mean by 'throw yourself away'? If she can't handle it, can he bear the guilt of deceiving the emperor?" But when his eyes met Luo Shuiyao's watery almond-shaped eyes, he finally gave in. He had gotten angry with her several times before, hoping to make her realize her mistakes, but it only pushed her further away. He had already warned himself not to do this again, but today, she had nearly wrecked his resolve. He gritted his teeth, this woman truly was his nemesis.
Feeling his aggressive gaze, Luo Shuiyao shrank her neck, but the stubbornness in her bones made her unwilling to show weakness to him.
Seeing her like this, Ye Yunzhou finally said helplessly: "I gave it to you, so it's yours. Besides, if you don't want to accept it, I have no one to give it to, so it's better to throw it away. If you don't like it, just don't take it. Why bother to argue with me?"
His words left Luo Shuiyao speechless. She wanted to say, "You'll be getting married someday, so how could you possibly have no one to send you off with?" But as the words reached her lips, she felt as though she were playing a green tea addict, so she swallowed them back. Since Ye Yunzhou refused to accept them, she couldn't force them on him. Luo Shuiyao glanced at the makeup box and decided to count it when she had time, convert it into silver, and give it to him, as if she had bought it. With that in mind, she stopped arguing with him.
Ye Yunzhou observed her expression and, seeing that she no longer refused, assumed she had acquiesced, feeling quite satisfied. He didn't need to come so early, but the thought of seeing her soon made him forget everything else. It just so happened that things had all been sorted out recently, and today, he had some free time, so he decided to come see her and talk. Just looking at her now filled him with contentment.
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The atmosphere at the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's residence has been gloomy lately. Miss Luo's departure has cast a pall over the masters, and the servants have kept their heads down, daring not to speak a word for fear of bringing disaster upon themselves. These past few days have been difficult for everyone in the mansion. The Marquis, seemingly busy outside, hasn't returned. The Marquis's wife wants to take care of Ye Yunxing, but Ye Yunxing is quite resentful of her. While the child is filial and doesn't criticize, she's no longer as warm to her as before, leaving the Marquis's wife with mixed feelings.
Regarding Lu Zhaozhao, the Marquis had sent someone to Lu Zhaozhao's mother's home to discuss matters. They had clearly expressed their willingness to take over, but the courtyard had long been abandoned and needed repairs. The Marquis was satisfied with this and awaited further news.
Confined to her courtyard, unable to leave, Lu Zhaozhao pleaded daily with the guards, hoping they would deliver a message to the Marquis' wife. Following Ye Yunzhou's instructions, the guards ignored her, regardless of how pitiful Lu Zhaozhao looked. Unexpectedly, Lu Zhaozhao, overcome by despair, committed suicide by hanging from the beam of the house. Fortunately, a servant heard the noise and rushed in, or else her life would have been in jeopardy.
When the news reached the Marquis's wife, she was already worried about finding a suitable woman to marry her son after days of searching everywhere. Her head ached from the anxiety. In her rage, she had just smashed a teacup. Now, the servants on their knees trembled in fear, shattered porcelain pieces scattered at their feet.