PDLP Chapter 528: The Imperial Concubine is Pure and Elegant (279)
Chapter 528: The Imperial Concubine is Pure and Elegant (279)
Chapter 528: The Imperial Concubine Is Pure and Elegant (Two Hundred and Seventy-nine)
Liang Sheng watched the group leave, and the blood that he could no longer suppress suddenly spurted out, scaring the guards so much that they wanted to send the emperor back immediately.
"It's okay, just spit out this mouthful of black blood."
Qiao Li never looked back, but was paying attention to the movements behind him. Xuan Shi did the same. After learning from his subordinates that the master surnamed Sheng had vomited blood and was sent back to the inn by the guards, he was worried about his health, but was also grateful to Master Sheng, otherwise his mother would be the one injured.
After returning home, Qiao Li personally prepared the right medicine for the wound and prescribed several tonics for Xuan Shi to take with him.
Xuan Shi arrived with two doctors. Liang Sheng refused the treasures, accepting only the medicine. He dismissed his attendants and sat on the bed to meet Xuan Shi alone. Xuan Shi found Mr. Sheng knowledgeable and insightful, and he stopped staring at him strangely. They chatted pleasantly for a while. Xuan Shi stayed for half an hour, then, considering Mr. Sheng needed to rest, excused himself and left.
As Liang Sheng drank his medicine, he thought about his recent conversation with Xuan Shi. This child had been brought up beautifully, versed in both civil and military matters, gentle as jade yet brimming with talent. Though young, he possessed a wealth of experience. He possessed the elegance of a nobleman, yet he sympathized with the hardships of ordinary people. He could readily answer questions like, "How are the farmers' harvests? How are the prices of grain? What are the salaries of officials? What is the state of affairs?" He was clearly concerned.
"Your Majesty, this prince of Northern Frontier is quite a handsome man! The medicines he sent are also of the highest quality, some of which are hard to come by even in the imperial palace."
"Well, they are kind-hearted."
Although Liang Sheng's face was still a little pale, he was in good spirits. He did not tell the guards who accompanied him what he was thinking. These guards did not know the emperor's real intention of coming here. They only knew that the emperor suddenly became interested in the Princess of Northern Frontier and the Prince.
"Your Majesty, you must take good care of yourself after your injury. I didn't expect that the Princess of Northern Frontier and the Crown Prince would not invite you to recuperate in their palace."
"Hmph, it's okay, there's still a long way to go."
Liang Sheng's expression was relatively gentle. Li'er hadn't even bothered to avoid him, so why would she invite him into the house? It was also his fault for being too impatient at the time, causing his son to be unhappy and defensive. Fortunately, he had restrained his expression and acted with discretion, easing his son's hostility towards him.
After drinking the medicine, Liang Sheng lay down to rest, thinking about finding Qiao Li to ask her clearly. She was obviously Cui Li, how could she be so cruel and not recognize him?
The next morning, after breakfast, Qiao Li and her children personally visited Liang Sheng. They also brought the healing elixir she had painstakingly developed. While it wasn't life-saving, it might be able to save someone's life in a critical moment. In front of everyone, the two people who had once been the closest of hearts acted as if they had just met, a life-saving bond born of a chance encounter.
Liang Sheng was unable to meet with Qiao Li alone for fear of arousing his son's suspicion. He knew that Xuan Yunian had treated his son like his own son over the years and was planning to let Xuan Shi inherit the Northern Frontier Palace. He couldn't bear to let his son suddenly know his life experience, which would only cause sadness and resistance.
He clutched the ornate box containing the Snow Lotus Nourishing Essence Pill tightly. Knowing Qiao Li was returning home, he desperately wanted to disrupt her life. Where was her home? Northern Xinjiang wasn't her home; her home should be in the Imperial Palace! But in the end, he held back. Perhaps for Qiao Li now, he was the one who disrupted her peaceful life.
After watching the person he loved so much leave, Liang Sheng opened the box of Snow Lotus Nourishing Essence Pill alone. Inside was a small box containing a pill. He touched it carefully and found that there was something else under the decorative silk.
He fumbled around and opened the secret compartment. After seeing a letter, he couldn't help but feel like crying.