C62 (1/2)
Bai Zhiru stood on the ice-cold ground and instantly let out a bitter laugh:
How could he forget that he was the lofty prince, and that he was just like an ant, a survivor, two people who could not possibly interact with each other, how could they announce such an extravagant wish?
”What's wrong? I can't remember? How did you know, you silly old man, that this method could alleviate typhoid fever? Speak, who exactly are you? ”
The empress dowager squinted her phoenix eyes and shot a killing intent straight at Bai Zhixi, slapping the table with a ”pa” sound. The scalding tea floated onto Bai Zhixi's hands, as a scorching and burning sensation assaulted him.
She frowned and knelt on the cold, bone-piercing ground with a plop. She lowered her head and suppressed the anger in her chest. If it wasn't for taking into account her grandfather's situation, she would have already left without a care.
She no longer wanted to submit to anyone in this life.
At the same time, he felt extremely vexed. It was all his fault for speaking so shamelessly and insisting on wading in this muddy water. Now, it was truly impossible to get down from the tiger's back, so he could only bite the bullet and reply.
”To reply esteemed empress dowager, this commoner used to play games with her older sisters and sisters in the woodshed. She'd shut the doors and windows and lock herself up everywhere without the slightest trace of elegance.” They covered their mouths and noses with rags, unable to breathe. When the maidservant realized that he was saved, he would help the commoner open the windows in their surroundings, allowing her to breathe easier. ”When I saw Esteemed Empress Dowager act like this just now, I thought of myself and braced myself to open the window. Who knew that this commoner's luck would be so good that it might accidentally lessen your discomfort? May Esteemed Empress Dowager make it clear.”
She lay on the ground for several minutes before she could finish her words. Now, regardless of whether the empress dowager believed it or not, there was no way to directly convict her.
After a long while, the palace was silent and lifeless. The empress dowager leaned lightly against the soft couch and dozed off. She did not speak, and no one dared to speak carelessly. For a moment, there was silence, a terrifying silence.
Bai Zhixi lay on the ground, feeling drowsy. The cold wind was blowing and he could not help but shiver.
In the eyes of outsiders, she must have been scared, but only Jun Mohan knew that she was sleeping. She was truly bold, and the person who dared to sleep under the empress dowager's nose was the strongest person in all of history.
”Royal Grandmother, it's winter right now, so sleeping outside is easy to catch cold. At that time, your grandson will be guilty of his crimes. ”How about this grandson help you enter the house to rest!”
Jun Mohan looked at Bai Zhixi who was originally kneeling on the ground. Her Majesty had been reminded that she hoped to save some girl who did not know her place.
”Mo'er, do you think that what she said was true?”
The empress dowager opened her eyes abruptly, she glanced at Bai Zhixi who was sprawled on the ground sleeping, and a trace of disgust flashed past her eyes as she spoke unhurriedly.
”Replying to Imperial Grandmother, I can testify for her that she accidentally alleviated your illness. Being entrusted by the Old General Bai, she had always lived within the clan's Duke Palaces. She had some understanding of her personality, and unlike her normal appearance, she would occasionally go crazy. ”Royal Grandmother, you don't need a brain-damaged person to make a fuss and lose face.”
Jun Mohan sat on the chair, took a sip of tea, and said indifferently.
Her aversion to her was palpable.
Hearing his words, the Empress Dowager frowned. Her beautiful eyes flickered with words, indicating Bai Zhixi to stand up.
Bai Zhixi who was kneeling on the ground heard everything, and when his eyes became hazy, he was pulled up by Jun Mohan. He smiled foolishly at the empress dowager.
”Well, you don't have to pretend to show me. This one may be old, but I'm not so blind as to recognize the truth. The reason I asked you to come here tonight is to ask for something from Miss Bai. Since you have come to your senses, that thing has no meaning to you anymore. How about we borrow it from This Dowager and wait for This Dowager's illness to be completely cured before we return it to you? ”
The empress dowager looked at Bai Zhixi with extremely gentle eyes, as though she was a completely different person from when she scolded her earlier, and spoke softly.
This was the Empress Dowager's ultimate goal, but what was so important that she was summoned into the palace late at night?
”To reply Esteemed Empress Dowager, this humble daughter woke up naked. I really don't know what could help you recover from your illness. If this humble daughter knew, she wouldn't have said much and would've immediately given it to Esteemed Empress Dowager.”
Bai Zhixi was confused now, other than a broken courtyard for her to hide her body from the wind and rain, the rest of her Prime Minister's Estate was nothing else.
”You really don't know? Or do you not want to save This Dowager? ”
The empress dowager's eyes were half-lidded with a hint of chilliness, making them seem sinister and malevolent in this dark palace. Otherwise, the chilliness would have seeped into her heart in an instant.
”This humble girl …”
”What is Imperial Sister-in-Law doing?” Do you think a silly girl like him would have such a evil being? ”
Following the wild and low voice of the man, Bai Zhixi suddenly raised his head and saw the Old Duke walk in with large strides.
Tears welled up in her eyes, and soon after, her vision blurred. In the blink of an eye, her tall figure stood right in front of her, and she threw herself into her warm embrace.
From time to time, some of the wind would specially enter the carriage and Bai Zhixi would hazily move closer to the source of the warmth.
She remembered how she had left the Palace. Now that she knew it was safe, her anxious heart finally calmed down and she fell into a deep sleep.