C2 (1/2)
The sky was a sea of fiery red, the extended forest was instantly engulfed in flames, the wild beasts deep within the forest were fleeing in all directions, the birds were wailing, and the Kongtong Valley located in the heart of the flames was strangely tranquil.
Those who were charred by the fire didn't struggle at all as they laid down everywhere, allowing the flames to turn their entire Kongtong Valley into ashes.
Suddenly, a voice rang out from within the fire, mixed with a sobbing female voice that resounded throughout the entire valley, ”Father! Mother! Wake up! Wake up! ”Don't leave Jiu Er alone, Jiu'er is afraid …”
The charred branches crackled as though they were mocking the girl's weakness. In the next instant, the thick branches that brought along sparks smashed straight into the girl's head, leaving her behind in the fire …
”Hu hu …” Mu Jiuer suddenly woke up, his entire body drenched in sweat, looking at the top of the bed with a powerless look in his eyes.
She once again dreamt of that huge fire that was held by her Kongtong Valley back then. That huge fire had taken the lives of her entire clan, and she was the only one that was saved by Qin Yan.
But sadly, he only saved her because her body could save that woman. Otherwise, he would have certainly killed her long ago and paid with his life for the person he loved.
”Cough, cough …” A gust of cold wind blew in, piercing through Mu Jiuer's thin blanket and landing on her thin body, causing her to tremble uncontrollably.
She brushed her forehead, which had already lost its fever, and looked at the broken seat and the air leaking out of the doors and windows. The corners of her mouth curled into a bitter smile.
She had returned to the cold palace.
She suddenly thought of what Qin Yan had said to her five years ago, ”We can take you in, but you have to stay in this cold palace, because you must remember that you are just Mingyue's medicine!”
Just a single pill, how laughable. They were clearly childhood friends, and they had known each other since childhood. However, an unknown woman had taken over his heart midway.
But even if it was only being used by him, even if he was speaking maliciously to her, she was still willing to stay by her side. She no longer had other family members, she only had him.
Mu Jiuer took out the white jade pendant he had given her when he was young and gently caressed it, as if he was that man in front of him.
Coincidentally, the maid saw that Mu Jiuer had woken up, and remembered Wei Ming's instructions. She immediately went to call the imperial physician to diagnose Mu Jiuer's condition.
Qin Yan also entered with the imperial physician. Surprise appeared in his eyes; he had never stepped into this cold palace before.
”Someone come!” Hold her down for This Emperor! ” Before she could react, Qin Yan's cold voice sounded out.
”There is one more year before the opening season of the Bone Birth Flower. During this year, you will have to bleed every day and wash Brightmoon's marrow. After one year, you will cut off your flesh and feed it to Brightmoon, allowing her to wake up.” The man seemed to be thinking about the scene when Yin Mingyue woke up. His eyes revealed excitement, but he still spat out words that made Mu Jiuer feel as if he was frozen.
”I don't want it.” Mu Jiuer stared straight into Qin Yan's eyes, wanting to see a hint of regret, a pleading look.
Qin Yan looked down at her from above and ridiculed, ”What right do you have to say such words to us? It was you who killed Mingyue, how can you have the face to tell me that you don't want it? ”
”I said I didn't kill her.” Mu Jiuer felt a bit wronged, and his eyes turned red when he looked at Qin Yan.
Why didn't he believe it? She had never killed anyone before, so why was she always that wicked woman in his eyes?