Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The impulse in his body made him want to do more things, but Su Yingxue cried.
His heart felt as if it had been splashed with boiling lava.
He immediately let go of her.
Su Yingxue gritted her teeth and glared at him as she spat out one word coldly, âShameless!â
This wasnât the first time she had called him that, but Chu Yihan could sense that this time she was genuinely angry.
For the first time, his heart felt somewhat unsettled. He instinctively reached out to wipe the blood from the corner of her mouth, but Su Yingxue coldly slapped his hand away, saying, âGet away! Donât ever touch me again! I feel disgusted!â
âSu Yingxue, am I really that disgusting to you?â Chu Yihanâs heart ached, and his dark, ink-like eyes carried a hidden sadness that was difficult to face directly.
âYes, you disgust me. So please, Your Highness, show some self-respect!â Su Yingxue managed to suppress the urge to attack him.
Chu Yihan turned around and left the chamber.
Not long after his departure, Su Yingxue heard a commotion outside the chamber as the imperial guards began searching the palace. She hurriedly rolled up her clothes, intending to escape, when a manâs roar came from beyond the door, âGet out!â
âYour Highness, we have been ordered to search due to an attempt on the Empressâs life.â
âBoom!â
The response that followed was not Chu Yihanâs voice, but a domineering and forceful palm strike that sent the line of imperial guards flying. A group of well-trained and highly skilled soldiers scattered before Chu Yihan like fleeing soldiers.
Separated by the door, Su Yingxue once again experienced the manâs power. If he had wanted to use force on her just now, there was no need to explain the current state she would be in.
Chu Yihan returned to the chamber. His voice was clear and cold, tinged with a hint of a bloodthirsty aura, âStay in the chamber. No one will disturb you. Tomorrow, 1 will take you away.â
Su Yingxue coldly snorted, not providing any response.
As Chu Yihan watched her slender figure enter the chamber to rest, his eyes filled with increasing confusion. He sat in the chamber, pondering throughout the night, trying to understand where things had gone wrong.
The next day, Su Yingxue got up. Her clothes had dried, so she removed them and returned them to Chu Yihan.
Chu Yihan had worn only a thin undershirt the previous day. Now, dressed in his court attire, he looked dignified and exuded an overwhelming presence. His entire being emanated a dominance that made it impossible for others to look up to him.
Chu Yihan instinctively reached for her hand. â1â11 escort you out of the palace.â
Su Yingxue coldly evaded him. âIâll go find Consort Xiang. After I finish treating her, she will arrange for my departure. Your Highness, thereâs no need for you to trouble yourself.â
âI will accompany you,â Chu Yihan said. Although his face remained cold, his voice carried a trace of warmth and protective intent.
With Chu Yihan by her side, Su Yingxue boldly entered Consort Xiangâs palace.
After not seeing her for some time, Consort Xiangâs complexion had improved significantly. Her exotic charm became even more enchanting, and her sapphire-like eyes sparkled.
After inviting Su Yingxue behind the curtains, Consort Xiang asked her to take her pulse while expressing concern, âI heard that there was an assassination attempt in Fengzao Palace yesterday. Genius Doctor Chu, was it youâ¦?â
âIt was the Empress who forced me into the palace and tried to treat me as an assassin,â Su Yingxue replied calmly, showing no fear of being accused as an assassin.
Consort Xiang blamed herself. âIâm sorry. 1 didnât consider everything carefully and made you angry the Empress.â
âIf the Empress didnât have malicious intentions, why would she target me? Your Majesty, itâs the Empress who harms others. You should be more forthright,â Su Yingxue said, causing a hint of desolation to appear in Consort Xiangâs eyes.
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