Xiao Yao's medicine really doesn't just smell bitter.
When Xiao Yao took the first sip, he couldn't help but spit it out.
Yun Ruhui's face turned pale with fright, and she gritted her teeth and said, "Your Highness, how about forgetting it? I'll ask them to change the recipe right now."
Xiao Yao gritted his teeth and shook his head.
Yun Ruhui didn't know, but Xiao Yao knew it well.
If he really changed the prescription, then he might have to let Xiao Jue trap him in the Fourth Prince's Mansion. If he was in a bad mood in the future, he might kill him at any time.
Xiao Yao wants to live.
When his mother was dying, she was still worried about him, still giving him instructions, and still arranging a way out for him. He couldn't just die inexplicably, let alone die in Xiao Jue's hands.
He regretted in his heart that he did not listen to his mother's words.
When his mother was dying, she told him to be careful about Xiao Jue and not to believe him, saying that Xiao Jue was just an ignorant white-eyed wolf.
But Xiao Yao didn't believe it, and Xiao Yao relented. Xiao Yao helped Xiao Jue several times when he was in trouble.
Now, he tasted the bitter consequences of not listening to his mother's words.
Xiao Yao closed his eyes, took the medicine directly from Yun Ruhui's hand, endured nausea, and forcefully drank it for himself.
After I drank it, I closed my mouth tightly and didn't even dare to breathe. It seemed that I could spit it out immediately as long as I opened my mouth.
Yun Ruhui looked at his face and asked cautiously: "Your Highness, are you okay?"
Xiao Yao didn't say a word, fearing that he would spit it out.
Yun Ruhui finally got smart this time and immediately found a candy: "Your Highness, take a candy and squeeze out the taste."
Xiao Yao took a deep breath, took the candy, stuffed it into his mouth and pressed it under his tongue. The bitter taste in his mouth was finally diluted by the sweetness little by little. However, the nauseating feeling was still there, making him dare not relax easily.
After a long time, the desire to vomit gradually disappeared.
Xiao Yao suddenly realized that he was breaking out in a cold sweat.
When he thought that he would have to take that medicine three times a day, and he didn't know how many days he would have to take it, Xiao Yao couldn't help but break into a cold sweat again.
Every day after that, Xiao Yao experienced extraordinary suffering.
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Prince's Mansion.
Lou Yan held a carving knife in his hand and was wrestling with a piece of wood.
As Qin Zhen's months grew older and her belly grew bigger, Lou Yan became more and more nervous. Then, he had a new hobby, wood carving.
Doing this can relieve stress and make him less nervous temporarily.
Today, Qin Zhen has a row of more than a dozen small wooden sculptures placed on her windowsill.
It was very simple at first, like a puppy, kitten or fish, but later it gradually turned into a little person.
At the beginning, the workmanship was rough and crooked. Later, it became more and more refined.
What Lou Yan is carving now is Qin Zhen's baby elephant. It has already taken a rough shape, and he will need a little more carving details in the future.
Qin Zhen sat next to him, holding her chin up and looking at him. Although she didn't speak, the warmth flowing silently between the two seemed to be substantial.
After an unknown amount of time, the appearance of a black-armored soldier broke the scene.
"Your Majesty, something happened in Southern Xinjiang." The black-armored soldier knelt in front of Lou Yan and presented a letter with both hands, "It was urgently sent from Southern Xinjiang."
Lou Yan's face suddenly darkened.
He reached out and took the letter without opening it, but turned to look at Qin Zhen.
Qin Zhen had already asked Linglong to get a thick coat. At this time, she put the coat on Lou Yan and said softly: "Go quickly, this is a big deal, there is no need to delay."
Lou Yan pursed his lips: "I will come back to accompany you after I finish my work."
Qin Zhen nodded: "I'll wait for you."
Lou Yan left in a hurry with the black armored army.
If it had been about other things, Lou Yan might not be so anxious, but when it comes to Southern Xinjiang, Lou Yan can't help but take it seriously.
Southern Xinjiang was where he had stayed for more than two years, and it was a pure land that he protected at the cost of his life. Every one of the soldiers in Southern Xinjiang was a brother who had fought alongside her, and Yuanchu had only known him for a while.
It's a life-long friendship.
Everyone in Southern Xinjiang is a concern that Lou Yan can't let go of.
After Lou Yan left, he didn't return home for several days, which had never happened before.
Something big has happened in southern Xinjiang.
Qin Zhen didn't dare to disturb her, and she didn't ask any questions. She only asked Linglong to deliver a change of clothes after the temperature cooled down.
After Lou Yan left, it was already half a month later when he came back.
Lou Yan entered the palace and strode towards the courtyard inside. When he saw Qin Zhen, he rushed forward without saying a word and hugged her into his arms.
"Slow down, kid." Qin Zhen subconsciously bent over slightly and raised her hands to protect her bulging belly.
Lou Yan relaxed a little, raised a hand and pressed it on the back of Qin Zhen's hand, protecting her lower abdomen.
"I miss you so much," Lou Yan hugged him tightly, with a hint of grievance in his tone, "I haven't seen you for a long time."
Qin Zhen was also thinking about it, but when Lou Yan said this in advance, she couldn't laugh or cry.
"Isn't that right?" Qin Zhen stretched out her hand and patted Lou Yan's back comfortingly, "I'll be waiting for you at home. No matter when you come back, I'll be here."
This time, Lou Yan was silent for a long time without saying a word.
Qin Zhen was still smiling at first, but her smile gradually faded under Lou Yan's silence.
"What's wrong?" Qin Zhen asked tentatively.
"...I'm sorry." Lou Yan pursed his lips and held back a sentence with great difficulty, "I may not be able to stay with you for the time being."
Qin Zhen was stunned for a moment, then quickly withdrew from Lou Yan's arms and looked up at Lou Yan: "Is the matter in Southern Xinjiang serious?"
Lou Yan took a deep breath and said, "It's a bit troublesome."
He looked at Qin Zhen steadily and said softly: "Yuan Chu is missing."
Qin Zhen's expression changed instantly, and she didn't say anything for a moment.
There was a banging sound behind them, and the two of them turned around to look, only to see Murong Yan standing there blankly, with a dropped basket under her feet, and the herbs in the basket scattered on the floor.
Seeing the two people looking over, Murong Yan's expression became more and more flustered. She opened her mouth several times and then asked dryly: "You just said...who is missing?"
Qin Zhen's eyes flashed with unbearability, and she didn't know how to comfort her.
In a different place, if the missing person today were Lou Yan, it would be impossible for him to remain calm.
When Murong Yan saw that Qin Zhen was silent, she raised her head to look at Lou Yan again, and her tone became more and more panicked: "Your Majesty, did I hear wrong just now?"
Lou Yan was much more direct than Qin Zhen, and said in a deep voice: "You heard right, Yuan Chu is missing."
Murong Yan's legs went weak. If she hadn't been supporting the table next to her, she would have knelt down directly.
Qin Zhen stepped forward to support her and said softly: "You...just calm down a little and take care of yourself."
Murong Yan closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, there were already tears in her eyes.