Qi Kingdom, Palace of Heavenly Purity
Zhao Yong was bare-chested. Although he was almost forty years old, his body looked strong because of his years of martial arts training. His broad chest and abs made him look as charming as ever. The palace maids stealthily glanced at him and blushed as they lowered their heads. Their emperor was clearly no longer young, but his innate kingly aura and handsome face still made the hearts of countless women in the palace palpitate.
"All of you are dismissed." The head eunuch came in and dismissed the palace maids, perhaps because he had sensed their thoughts.
Only Song Hongao and Duanmu Xiu were left in the hall.
Duanmu Xiu had a head of gray hair and did not look old. His eyes were bright and full of spirit, revealing the wisdom and steadiness of someone who had experienced the vicissitudes of life. He pierced the last needle into Zhao Yong's forehead and looked at him solemnly. "Your Majesty, do you still have headaches recently?"
"It's a little better than before," Zhao Yong said calmly.
That meant he had not recovered yet!
Duanmu Xiu said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, this old man's needles and medicine are unable to completely cure your illness. It is not a solution to the problem."
Zhao Yong's gaze became dark and deep. He raised his head and looked ahead. "If even you cannot cure our illness, who else in this world can?"
"The person who can tell that Your Majesty is ill," Duanmu Xiu said. He had heard that a woman had diagnosed Zhao Yong's illness. All these years, although he had known that there was something wrong with Zhao Yong's body, he did not know what the problem was. The woman who could diagnose his illness with a single glance was definitely more skilled than him.
The first person who had clearly pointed out that he was ill was Lu Yaoyao …
"If We cannot find her, will our illness be incurable?" Zhao Yong asked in a low voice.
"This old man can only alleviate Your Majesty's pain, but I cannot extend Your Majesty's lifespan," Duanmu Xiu said.
A cold smile appeared on Zhao Yong's lips. "How long can We live?"
"Three years." Duanmu Xiu could not bear to say this number. He had once thought that Zhao Yong would become the most honorable ruler in the world and lead the Qi Kingdom to greater heights.
It was just as Lu Yaoyao had said.
At this moment, Zhao Yong was filled with regret. He should have taken Lu Yaoyao away back then. Then, there wouldn't have been so much trouble later on.
"Your Majesty, this subject will go and find her." Song Hongao said. If only Lu Yaoyao could cure His Majesty's illness, then no matter the price, he would bring Lu Yaoyao to Qi Kingdom.
"Do you know where she is?" He didn't even know if Lu Yaoyao was dead or alive, let alone her whereabouts.
Song Honghao's expression was solemn. "Didn't Mo Rongzhan send people out to sea? He must know something. I will be following behind him. If I find Lu Yaoyao, I will immediately bring her back to Qi. "
Duanmu Xiu, who had been silent all this while, asked, "Who was the lady who saw that you were sick?"
Lu Yaoyao's beautiful face appeared in Zhao Yong's mind. "Lu Yaoyao, the Jin Kingdom's Empress."
"…" Duanmu Xiu was astonished and looked at Zhao Yong suspiciously. "You even provoked the Jin Kingdom's Empress?"
"What do you mean?" Zhao Yong asked unhappily.
Duanmu Xiu shook his head and sighed. "No wonder he refused to treat you even though you were sick."
"She once gave me a black pill." Zhao Yong frowned. "After We took it, We did not have a headache for a few days."
"This old man heard that the Jin Kingdom's Empress' medical skills are unparalleled." Duanmu Xiu had heard of Lu Yaoyao's name not because of her medical skills, but because of the Jin Kingdom's medical clinic. It was because of the medical clinic that he started paying attention to Lu Yaoyao.
What's the point of saying all this now! Zhao Yong thought gloomily.
"Your Majesty, Lu Lingzhi is outside the palace and requests an audience." The Chief Eunuch's voice came from outside.
Zhao Yong raised his eyebrows. Lu Lingzhi had returned to the imperial capital?
"Valley Master Duanmu, how are Lu Lingzhi's injuries?" Song Honghao couldn't help but ask Duanmu Xiu.
"Nothing much." Duanmu Xiu said. Lu Lingzhi was no different from a cripple now, but he couldn't say it.
Zhao Yong said lightly, "Let him wait first."
It was not until Duanmu Xiu finished acupuncture for Zhao Yong and drank the medicine that he let Lu Lingzhi come in to see him.
Lu Lingzhi came to the imperial capital from the Medicine Valley. He had not returned to the Lu family to see the Liu-shi, let alone Lu Wushuang. The first thing he did when he returned to the imperial capital was to see Zhao Yong.
"Lord Lu, this way please." The Chief Eunuch politely invited Lu Lingzhi. He had seen Lu Lingzhi two years ago. In the past, he only thought that Lu Lingzhi was handsome and elegant. He always had a gentle and polite smile on his face, which made people feel good at first glance. Today, he saw him again. He couldn't tell what was different, but he felt that the young man in front of him was full of suffocating gloom.
"Thank you, Chief Eunuch." Lu Lingzhi smiled, but his smile didn't reach his eyes, making people feel even more afraid.
The Chief Eunuch was slightly surprised. He bowed his head and invited Lu Lingzhi to the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
Zhao Yong got up from the bed. He wore a simple robe, his strong chest exposed. He didn't seem to feel cold at all, even though it was winter outside.
"This commoner greets Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty." Lu Lingzhi bowed respectfully. He never hid his respect for Zhao Yong. Besides Mo Rongzhan, this was the only emperor he respected.
"You seem to have recovered from your injury?" Zhao Yong looked at Lu Lingzhi indifferently. He saw that he was a little thinner, but he still had a full beard and tail. He didn't suffer any major injuries.
Lu Lingzhi smiled slightly. His injury was related to his life, how could it be healed? "Your Majesty, this commoner is fine."
"You came to see me, you must have a request. What is it?" Zhao Yong's sharp eyes shot towards Lu Lingzhi. In the past, he wanted Lu Lingzhi to stay in the imperial court as an official, but Lu Lingzhi refused with various reasons. Since he appeared here today, there must be a reason.
"Your Majesty, this commoner heard that Princess Ning is about to marry into the Jin Kingdom." Lu Lingzhi's face was still calm and indifferent. He had already learned about the story of the commoner princess of the Qi Kingdom.
Zhao Yong slightly narrowed his eyes at him. "That's right."
If she wanted to use Zhao Ning to deal with Mo Rongzhan, he would never agree to it. The Qi Kingdom and the Jin Kingdom had to form an alliance. He couldn't let Lu Lingzhi mess things up.
"Whenever the princess marries into the Jin Kingdom, she must have an official by her side. Your Majesty, this subject is willing to conceal his identity and become the official by Princess Ning's side." Lu Lingzhi said expressionlessly.
Zhao Yong's expression changed. His eyes became cold and he asked, "What did you say?"
"This subject is willing to change his appearance, abandon his identity as Lu Lingzhi, and become Princess Ning's personal attendant. I will go to the Jin Kingdom and protect the princess. I will do anything for Your Majesty." Lu Lingzhi said softly.
"Do you know the identity of a personal attendant?" Zhao Yong pursed his lips and stared at Lu Lingzhi.
Lu Lingzhi smiled, "A eunuch."
What difference was there between him and a eunuch?
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(Nine-Headed Bird Academy)
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