The daughter of the Marquis is too delicate, the abstinent prince pinches her waist and loves her

Chapter 175 Who are you?
As Zhi Xing gazed at his gentle gesture, her already flushed cheeks turned even redder.

"Your Highness, the Emperor requests your presence in the palace," Yan Chuan interrupted inappropriately.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingnian released Zhixing's hand, gently stroked her head, and hurriedly left.

As Ye Jingnian walked away, Zhi Xing felt a sudden tightness in her chest. She rubbed her hands together vigorously and then raised them to touch her neck and cheeks.

This wasn't just any ordinary chill; it was a cold that seeped into your very bones.

"strangeness……"

She murmured something, her fingertips forming a hand seal as she chanted a warming incantation: "Warm blood like the sun, evil cold dissipates!"

A faint red light appeared on her fingertips, but the warmth was quickly swallowed up, leaving her fingertips cold and stiff.

She took out a porcelain bottle from her sleeve and opened it. She saw that there were only two pills left out of the original five. Her hand holding the bottle trembled slightly.

She swallowed hard and murmured, "Could it be... that this thing is starting to backfire...?"

On the other side, Ye Jingnian's expression gradually darkened, and he said, "Have any of the concubines who have served you in the past had symptoms of being cold-blooded?"

Yan Chuan was taken aback for a moment, then said awkwardly, "Your Highness... how could I possibly know whether your concubine's skin is hot or cold..."

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingnian's face darkened even more, and he clenched his fists involuntarily.

Yan Chuan comforted her, "Your Highness, perhaps Miss Xie's energy was depleted and her blood and qi were insufficient in the past few days, and she has not yet recovered... Your Highness should not worry too much..."

Before he could finish speaking, Ye Jingnian grabbed his collar and slammed him against a red-lacquered pillar. Several cracks appeared in the pillar behind him.

He gritted his teeth and glared at him, a murderous intent rising in his eyes: "After eating so many delicacies, even a god would have to save you! The sun is shining brightly today, and we're both missing an extra layer of clothing. Her hands are as cold as wood!"

Yan Chuan lowered his head and frowned, saying, "It was my presumption. I will send more people to investigate the whereabouts of the love potion."

He cautiously raised his eyes to observe Ye Jingnian's expression and said carefully, "Your Highness, I've been observing you lately and seem to have noticed something..."

Ye Jingnian released his hands that were restraining him, frowned in annoyance, and said, "Speak!"

Yan Chuan lowered his eyes and said, "Ever since Your Highness was poisoned with the love potion, you have experienced occasional chest pains for the past six years. However, it seems that since Zhi Xing entered the manor, Your Highness has not suffered from these symptoms again..."

Ye Jingnian paused slightly, and upon closer reflection, it was indeed true. The backlash from the love potion had not occurred for a long time. Moreover, as long as he was near Zhixing, his body would feel much more comfortable. This was the reason why he had kept her by his side in the first place.

He frowned, took a deep breath, and felt a surge of unease. He said, "Go and find out whether the backlash from the love potion can be absorbed by others."

What if his pain were transferred to Zhi Xing...

Ye Jingnian's clenched fists cracked. He was determined to capture that woman and grind her to dust!

The night was as still as water, and the palace walls were completely silent.

The palace maids, carrying lanterns, walked along the wall. As the tall figure passed by, they bowed and said, "May Your Highness Prince Ye enjoy boundless blessings and peace."

Ye Jinchen paused for a moment, raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is the Empress Dowager's headache any better?" The palace maid shook her head and replied, "Your Highness, the Empress Dowager was still complaining of a headache tonight. The imperial physicians were unable to treat her, and she has now retired for the night."

Upon hearing this, Ye Jinchen's eyes darkened, and he gave a low "hmm" before heading towards Shou Kang Palace.

"The spell can only last for half an hour, Lu Changxuan, hurry up!" Sheng Yunqing's urging voice came from beside him.

Sheng Yunqing affixed invisibility talismans to her and Lu Changxuan's backs, and now, when they walk on the street, not even their shadows can be seen.

Lu Changxuan nodded, but held a bronze lamp steadily in his hand. The wick burned with a ghostly blue flame. There were Gu worms guarding outside the Empress Dowager's bedroom. This soul-guiding lamp could temporarily confuse them, but the time was also limited.

"What's the rush? If the lights go out, neither of us can get in."

Inside the bedchamber, the candlelight was dim. The Empress Dowager leaned against the bed, her eyes half-closed, her expression somewhat dazed: "Jiyue... Jiyue... my head hurts..."

Lu Changxuan, having shed his invisibility, stepped forward, a silver needle flashing at his fingertips, and pierced the Empress Dowager's nape, saying, "The Gu worms have been temporarily suppressed."

The Empress Dowager suddenly opened her eyes, her cloudy gaze briefly regaining a sliver of clarity. Startled, she looked at the strange man in Taoist robes before her and asked, "You...who are you?"

"Mother." Ye Jinchen walked up to the Empress Dowager, knelt on one knee, took her slightly cold hand, and channeled his inner strength to slowly infuse her meridians with warmth. He said, "This is Qing'er's senior brother, Lu Changxuan. Your son has brought him and Yun Qing to rescue you."

"Yun Qing?"

Hearing the Empress Dowager's murmur, Sheng Yunqing walked up to her, her eyes full of concern, and asked, "How are you feeling now, Your Majesty?"

"Yunqing..." The Empress Dowager looked at her and was suddenly moved. She was helped up by Ye Jinchen and reached out her hand to Sheng Yunqing.

Sheng Yunqing took her hand and asked gently, "What are your orders, Empress Dowager?"

Looking at Sheng Yunqing's appearance, the Empress Dowager's eyes reddened, and she said, "Child, I don't know what's wrong with me. I've been so harsh on you lately... You've really suffered."

Sheng Yunqing frowned slightly and said, "Your Majesty, there's no time for reminiscing. Time is of the essence. You need to answer a few important questions for Yunqing. Do you have any clues about the current unusual symptoms?"

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager thought about it carefully, lowered her eyes, and said, "Lately... I don't know why, but I seem to listen to Jiyue's words very much. Thinking about it carefully, she seems to be trying to entice me to say something."

She suddenly looked up at Sheng Yunqing and said, "During the birthday banquet, it was her voice that told me you killed Ling'er and that you wanted me to break off your engagement with Chen'er and instead get engaged to her..."

She gradually tightened her grip on Sheng Yunqing's hand, her cloudy eyes filled with determination: "Now I feel that you are not that kind of person, and I don't want to listen to her anymore."

Upon hearing this, Sheng Yunqing's smile held a hint of relief. She pursed her lips and said, "Your Majesty, the reason you listen to Mu Jiyue so much is because you are controlled by her Gu worms."

"What?" The Empress Dowager's brows furrowed, revealing a complex mix of thoughts. "I... have Gu worms in my body?"

Sheng Yunqing nodded and asked, "Does Your Majesty feel a stinging pain behind your ear from time to time?" Her fingertip gently touched three inches below the Empress Dowager's right ear.

The Empress Dowager hissed softly and said, "It hurts!"

Seeing this, Lu Changxuan quickly inserted three more needles and said, "Your Majesty, the Gu worm is hiding here. These needles can temporarily suppress the Gu worm's evil deeds. If you trust me, I will catch it for you."