Marrying a playboy? She turned the tables and used a magical talisman to become famous throughout th

Whether you live or die is none of my business.

Gu Jinyan's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason. He wanted to say something, but Princess Chengyi interrupted him.

"You said it yourself."

"Chengyi, you must not be arrogant."

The Empress said helplessly, "Today the Flower Goddess has bestowed auspicious omens; this joyous occasion should not be missed. You may go and pray for blessings on my behalf."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey!"

Cheng Yi bowed, then raised her head and arrogantly raised an eyebrow at Yin Liuli.

Yin Liuli looked away, her expression calm and composed.

Gu Jinyan still felt uneasy, so he secretly moved closer to Yin Liuli and whispered in her ear, "..."

"Liuli, my mother..."

As soon as Yin Liuli turned her face, Princess Chengyi glared at her fiercely and said irritably,

"Yan'er, why aren't you going with your mother to preside over the prayer ceremony? What are you standing there for?"

"Mother……"

Gu Jinyan's brows furrowed, but before he could speak, Cheng Yi grabbed his arm and pulled him away.

Yin Liuli raised an eyebrow slightly.

Cheng Yi asked her, but she was too lazy to say anything.

But if Gu Jinyan asks, she will naturally tell him what she knows.

It's a pity that Cheng Yi brought this upon herself, which she was happy to see.

……

"Liuli, you've wasted so much time arguing with those people, come and have a drink to soothe your throat."

The old lady beckoned to Yin Liuli with a loving expression, "Someone, pour a bowl of my fruit and flower wine for Liuli."

"Liuli thanks her grandmother for the wine."

Yin Liuli never restrained herself, casually sitting on the steps beneath the old lady's knees, leisurely enjoying the scenery and drinking wine.

Seeing her carefree and relaxed demeanor, the old lady was even more delighted.

"Someone, present the fruits and pastries on my table to the female attendant."

The Empress looked at Yin Liuli with a complex expression, a half-smile playing on her lips.

"Female Envoy, do you know that your rash obstruction has angered me and could result in punishment?"

Yin Liuli hummed in agreement and said casually, "I know."

"Aren't you afraid?"

The Empress was somewhat surprised.

Yin Liuli said with a serious expression,

"Her Majesty the Empress has protected Liuli from the very beginning, and Liuli is grateful. She is not afraid even if Her Majesty punishes her."

Besides, what Liuli said can't be wrong.

The Empress was moved.

"You are of pure and kind nature and exceptionally intelligent. No wonder the Emperor was able to promote you beyond the usual ranks."

For her own safety, she only listened to Yin Liuli's advice, not because she readily believed it. To gain her complete and sincere trust was another matter entirely.

To remain favored in the palace for so many years, besides the fact that her family helped her when the emperor was vying for the throne, she couldn't have survived without some shrewdness in her heart.

Even the empress was no exception.

Just then, a commotion arose from the lotus pond.

Yin Liuli looked up and saw that the pleasure boat carrying Princess Chengyi was swaying amidst a sea of ​​lotus flowers, with the people on board in a chaotic mess.

She remained calm and continued drinking the sweet wine the old lady had given her.

"What happened?"

The Empress looked in the direction of the sound and her face paled in shock. "It's Cheng Yi's ship! Someone, go and see what's going on!"

A moment later, a young eunuch rushed in to report.

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! His Highness was bitten by a water snake while picking that twin lotus!"

The Empress's plump face was filled with tension and anxiety.

"A water snake? How could there be a water snake in the lotus flowers! Is Your Highness seriously injured? Is that water snake poisonous?"

What are you all standing there for... Go and ask! Send someone, send someone to bring Cheng Yi back!

Chengyi was her and the Emperor's first child, a testament to their deep love and shared hardships and prosperity.

The Empress and the Emperor both doted on this daughter!

The emperor ascended to the throne shortly after her birth. He always said that their daughter was a lucky star, and over the years he has spoiled and pampered her without any limits.

……

Several painted boats emerged from the lotus pond on the lake, rushing back in a hurry.

Not long after, Cheng Yi's boat crashed heavily into the shore.

A tall, lithe figure leaped down from the ship.

Gu Jinyan, carrying Princess Chengyi in his arms, sprinted towards the pavilion the moment his feet touched the ground, his deep voice tinged with anxiety.

"Mother, don't be afraid, the imperial physician will be here soon!"

Yin Liuli frowned slightly.

A thin line of dark blood hung from Gu Jinyan's lips, just like the blood flowing from Cheng Yi's hanging wrist. He must have sucked out the poisoned blood for his mother with his mouth.

"Yan'er, how is she? How did she get bitten by a water snake... Is her injury serious? Is the water snake poisonous?"

Despite her anxious and worried expression, the Empress remained calm and composed, instructing the palace maids to clear a space in the pavilion and lay out thick brocade.

Gu Jinyan rushed to the pavilion, put down the unconscious Cheng Yi from his arms, and said urgently,

"Grandmother, just as Mother was about to cut the twin lotus, a black water snake suddenly darted out from the water and bit her wrist."

Your son saw that Mother's wound had become red and swollen instantly, and suspected that the water snake was poisonous...

The Empress gasped.

Gu Jinyan frowned and mumbled something.

"However, I have already sucked out the poisonous blood for Mother in time, and with the medicine given by the imperial physician, there should be no major problems."

"Your Highness's life is not in danger."

Yin Liuli's calm voice came through, and she raised an eyebrow at Gu Jinyan, "As for you, are you feeling any numbness or tingling in your lips, dizziness, or a racing heartbeat?"

Gu Jinyan nodded. "Liuli, I..."

When he sucked out the poisonous blood, he felt as if he had swallowed a mouthful of anesthetic; his entire mouth and lips went numb and tingled, followed by a sharp, needle-like pain.

As he ran while carrying his mother, his heart began to pound erratically in his chest.

"You've been poisoned."

Yin Liuli glanced at Gu Jinyan, frowned and said, "Water snakes are inherently yin, and they are nourished by the resentment in the water, so their venom is inherently yin and evil, much more potent than that of ordinary venomous snakes."

Gu Jinyan's tongue trembled, and he managed to say, "Then my mother..."

Yin Liuli walked up to him and said in a cool voice,

"She won't die; at most, she'll suffer for a while. You need to swallow some poisonous blood to draw out the yin poison from her blood. Come with me."

After saying that, she turned and left, and Gu Jinyan hurriedly followed her to a secluded place.

"Reach out your hand."

Yin Liuli gave a calm instruction and placed her slender fingers on Gu Jinyan's pulse.

After probing a few times, she raised an eyebrow slightly. "I need to use a talisman to force out the poison. Please be patient."

"Liuli, do whatever you want."

Gu Jinyan nodded.

Yin Liuli pulled a gold hairpin from her hair, held his wrist with one hand, and raised her hand to cut a bloody gash.

A sharp pain shot through him, and Gu Jinyan frowned slightly, his deep eyes fixed intently on her.

With a flick of her slender fingers, a flash of inspiration appeared between them.

She forced her spiritual light into Gu Jinyan's Baihui acupoint, and instantly, a stream of blood tinged with black mist gushed out from the wound.

……

Only after the blood had completely drained of its poisonous substance did Yin Liuli release his hand, her expression calm as she spoke.

"alright."

"Liuli..."

Seeing her turn to leave, Gu Jinyan grabbed her arm, his face turning pale.

"You know there are evil spirits in the water? You also know that my mother went there and would definitely be in danger?"

Yin Liuli nodded without hesitation, "Yes."

A complex expression flashed in Gu Jinyan's deep eyes.