Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 623: The Space Detoxification Horror Upgrade (2)_1

Chapter 623: Chapter 623: The Space Detoxification Horror Upgrade (2)_1

However, without Emperor Huian’s word, even if she could leave the traveling palace, she wouldn’t be able to leave Phoenix Mountain.

Outside the side hall, many people were peering around, trying to find out what was happening inside, but with guards arranged by Emperor Huian, not even a mosquito could sneak in.

Despite the princes lying in bed healing scratching their heads in frustration, unable to ascertain the situation, an atmosphere of tension and restlessness pervaded the traveling palace, particularly around King Heng.

Another half an hour passed, and just as Xiao Ruiyuan and Yan Junyu’s patience was nearly exhausted, the door to the medicinal chamber finally opened. Out came Doctor Gui, his face weary as if he hadn’t slept for three days and three nights, his gray robe splattered with specks of dark red, a chilling sight!

Xiao Ruiyuan and Yan Junyu rushed forward like a whirlwind, their eyes filled with indescribable worry and urgency. Yan Junyu spoke first, asking Doctor Gui, his usual audacious demeanor giving way to rare timidity, "Oldman Ghost, my cousin... how is my cousin...?"

A trace of a smile crossed the fatigued face of Doctor Gui, who nodded and said, "The prince has been cured of poison, but his body is so weak that a breeze might claim his life, he needs a good rest!"

Upon hearing this, great joy burst forth in their eyes, and they simultaneously headed towards the medicinal chamber, nearly retching from the thick, pungent stench that hit them.

Holding their breath, they walked in, to be met with the sight of a pool full of blackish-red water, the intense stench emanating from the still warm water.

That pool of blackish-red water contained not only Chu Heng’s bodily toxins but also his vital blood.

At that moment, Chu Heng lay in a small room beside the medicinal chamber, where Emperor Huian sat quietly in front of a soft couch, intently staring at Chu Heng’s pale face devoid of any color.

Hearing footsteps behind him, Emperor Huian turned his head and both Xiao Ruiyuan and Yan Junyu were shocked to find that, aside from the redness in the Emperor’s eyes caused by lack of sleep, the area around his eyes was somewhat swollen as if he had cried.

The two exchanged a glance, then simultaneously looked away, pretending not to notice the Emperor’s abnormality and turned their attention to Chu Heng. They knew at the time of detoxification, Chu Heng had woken up, but his body was so weak he hadn’t spoken a word before falling back into a deep sleep.

Although Chu Heng’s complexion looked even paler than before the detox, it no longer had the previous cyanotic hue. They knew that with proper care, replenishing his vital blood and original energy, their cousin would be a healthy normal person, no longer tortured by the Heart-eating Poison.

With Chu Heng’s poison successfully neutralized, the gloom that had been weighing on everyone’s hearts gradually dissipated without a trace. As the ruler of a nation, Emperor Huian needed no one’s gratitude, but this time, he truly felt thankful for Mo Yan, who had found the three essential medicines, and for Doctor Gui, who had gone to great lengths to treat his son.

Therefore, when Mo Yan requested to leave the mountain and return home, Emperor Huian gave a grand wave of his hand, dispatching a hundred Royal Guards to escort her, insisting she be returned home "intact."

However, this completely ruined Mo Yan’s plan to sneak back home unnoticed, yet she couldn’t say a word about it. Should Emperor Huian find out, he might think her family was unwilling to provide the three essential medicines to save his son!

Of course, Emperor Huian’s promise to Mo Yan was also counted, but at present Mo Yan did not know what to cash in on, so she had no choice but to say she would keep it for future use if she encountered any insurmountable issues and then ask for Emperor Huian’s help. Emperor Huian agreed very readily.

Xiao Ruiyuan didn’t have time to personally escort Mo Yan home, so he had to take her to the foot of Phoenix Mountain. Seeing her worried and distressed appearance, he couldn’t help but find it somewhat funny, "You saved the life of a Crown Prince; your father won’t blame you. Besides, with The Emperor’s actions, he’s also considering the safety of your entire family."

Mo Yan nodded weakly, with a drooping head and slumping shoulders she spoke, "I understand the reasoning, and so does my father, but I’ll still end up getting a thrashing!"

Emperor Huian made a grand gesture by sending a hundred guards to escort Mo Yan home, simply to signal to those with ulterior motives that this young lady was under the direct protection of the sovereign, and anyone who dared to harm her would be opposing him directly.

Even if those people harboured intense resentment against Mo Yan for foiling their plans, they would not dare to provoke Emperor Huian. To lay a hand on her, they would have to think twice.

However, the deeds Mo Yan had done were exceedingly dangerous, and a single misstep could lead to a fatal outcome. She truly worried that her father, once he found out, would hold her down on a bench and teach her the taste of "bamboo shoots fried with pork." Such things her gentle and refined father could indeed do!

Xiao Ruiyuan looked at Mo Yan, her brows furrowed with worry, and a complex emotion flashed across his eyes. He did not know what typical interactions between fathers and sons, or fathers and daughters, were like, but despite her obvious distress over the matter, he could not see any dissatisfaction with her father. This must be what real father-daughter affection is like!

Considering that their relationship was no longer a secret, yet not knowing when he could visit his future father-in-law as a prospective son-in-law, his mood also turned less pleasant!

Xiao Ruiyuan was a man of action, and once he had an idea in mind, he was eager to put it into action. He halted, gazing at the puzzled woman before him with a very serious expression, "After returning to the capital, I will send a matchmaker to propose marriage."

"Ah?" Mo Yan’s eyes widened in shock, looking at the man awaiting her response, she was taken aback. She was supposed to think of a way to help her avoid the fate of "bamboo shoots fried with pork," so why did he suddenly start talking about sending a proposal? It was all too sudden!

The hesitation on Mo Yan’s face was too apparent. Seeing this, the light in Xiao Ruiyuan’s eyes slowly dimmed with her silence, "You don’t wish to?"

His deep voice was thick with puzzlement, overshadowing the subtlety of his hurt feelings, but it also changed Mo Yan’s expression. She hurriedly explained, "It’s not that I’m unwilling, it’s just that the difference in our status is so great. If you rashly send a proposal, my father will surely not agree."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruiyuan’s heart settled, and a slight smile appeared on his tightly pursed lips, "If that’s the case, let’s postpone the proposal for now. Once my cousin has recuperated a bit, I will definitely visit your father in person!"

Although he had met Mo Qingze only a few times, Xiao Ruiyuan understood from Mo Qingze’s words that he was an upright and unpretentious man, not the type to seek benefits by fawning over nobility. Hence, he would not be swayed to show favor to him and promise his daughter to him simply because he was the Marquis’s Young Master and a Great General of high standing.

However, by taking an indirect approach and thoroughly convincing Mo Qingze of his merits and proving himself worthy of lifelong commitment, he was confident he could achieve that.