PDLP Chapter 212 Voluntary
Chapter 212 Voluntary
After Mu Zhiqiu stopped, he quickly lowered his eyes and explained, "No... this humble subject just..."
Jiang Qingyan watched Mu Zhiqiu's bewildered expression with great interest, took a step towards him, then casually lifted his chin with her finger and chuckled, "Why does Minister Mu never dare to look at me?"
Mu Zhiqiu nervously pursed his lips, slightly raised his eyes to look at Jiang Qingyan, his pupils widening involuntarily. He said excitedly, "Your Majesty...Your Majesty..."
Seeing Mu Zhiqiu's reaction, Jiang Qingyan immediately replied, "Do you think I look familiar?"
Mu Zhiqiu nodded repeatedly and said, "So the person who saved me and the other scholars at the inn that day was actually His Majesty!"
No wonder he searched the entire city but couldn't find his savior; it turned out to be the Emperor, the supreme ruler...
Finally recognizing her, Jiang Qingyan withdrew her fingers from Mu Zhiqiu's chin, crossed her arms, and pouted, complaining, "Sigh~ My benefactor is right in front of me, but you won't even look at her properly~"
Upon hearing this, Mu Zhiqiu coughed lightly, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "It was my fault..."
He originally thought that adhering to the proper etiquette between the emperor and his subjects was the way to survive in the palace, but who would have thought that the emperor would be his savior...
This disheartened the Emperor…
Seeing Mu Zhiqiu looking wronged and aggrieved, Jiang Qingyan finally smiled slightly. "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Little Apple is still waiting for us. Let's go."
Mu Zhiqiu asked in confusion, "Little Apple?"
Jiang Qingyan smiled and said, "That's right, sweet, juicy, and crisp little apples!"
Having said that, he quickly turned around and strode towards the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
After all... a moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold... no... an inch of time is worth an inch of gold!
Although Mu Zhiqiu was full of questions, he immediately followed. Could it be that the emperor was going to reward him with some apples?
Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Prince Aksu was leaning against a small couch, casually drinking tea. He seemed to be thinking about something, and the smile on his lips was impossible to hide.
At this moment, the door of the Hall of Mental Cultivation was suddenly pushed open. Prince Aksu looked in the direction of the sound and saw that stunningly beautiful face instantly come into view, causing his originally calm heart to surge with turmoil.
Just now in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, even though he could only gaze at the Emperor from afar, he already felt that the Emperor's appearance was breathtaking. But now, seeing him so closely, he was actually quite flustered...
Jiang Qingyan strode to the couch, casually sat down opposite Prince Aksu, and playfully waved to him, saying, "Hi, Little Apple, sorry to have kept you waiting~"
Upon hearing this, Mu Zhiqiu behind him was speechless. So the "little apple" the Emperor had mentioned earlier was Prince Aksu...
Then what about what she just said about it being "tender, juicy, crisp, and sweet"?
Prince Aksu remained silent, staring blankly at Jiang Qingyan's face, his cheeks beginning to flush slightly.
Jiang Qingyan raised an eyebrow, reached out and pinched Prince Aksu's cheek, asking worriedly, "Little Apple, what's wrong? Are you exhausted from the long journey?"
Prince Aksu felt a sharp pain on his face and immediately came to his senses. He awkwardly stood up from the couch and bowed to Jiang Qingyan, saying, "Your Majesty, Emperor of Da'an, it was my rudeness..."
Jiang Qingyan smiled and said, "It's alright, please sit down."
Prince Aksu nodded and sat back in his previous seat, but his gaze inadvertently swept over Mu Zhiqiu beside him, and he couldn't help but frown.
Jiang Qingyan didn't beat around the bush and directly pulled Mu Zhiqiu to Prince Aksu's side, saying seriously, "Mo Ting must have already told you beforehand that this is my trusted minister, Mu Zhiqiu. He has been afflicted with the Heartless Gu, and only you in the world can cure him."
Upon hearing this, Mu Zhiqiu's heart trembled. A pillar of the state? He had only been in court for one day, and he had already become a pillar of the state?
Prince Aksu raised his hand and probed Mu Zhiqiu's neck. After a moment, he couldn't help but sigh, "That's right, this Lord Mu is indeed afflicted by the Heartless Gu, but this Gu has already fused with his bones and blood. I'm afraid even I, the Prince, am powerless to help."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingyan stood up in surprise, "Merged with his bones and blood? How long has he been under the influence of this Gu poison?"
Prince Aksu glanced at the composed Mu Zhiqiu and said regretfully, "Judging from his pulse, Lord Mu has only been under the influence of the Gu for less than half a month, but he must have been under the influence voluntarily, which is why the Gu worm could easily fuse with his blood and bones."
Hearing Prince Aksu's words, Jiang Qingyan was even more surprised. She turned to look at Mu Zhiqiu and said incredulously, "You willingly fell under the spell? Why? Are you trying to sever your emotions and seek immortality?"
The truth was easily exposed. Mu Zhiqiu pursed his lips, lowered his eyes, and whispered, "It's my childhood sweetheart. She was worried that I would have an affair with someone else after entering the palace, so she made me take the Heartless Gu..."
Jiang Qingyan was speechless upon hearing this and said, "Are you love-struck? You'll eat anything?"
She initially thought Mu Zhiqiu had been poisoned by someone, and foolishly searched everywhere for a way to remove the curse...
It seems the Joker is himself…
Prince Aksu stared at Jiang Qingyan's expression and could clearly see how much she cared about Mu Zhiqiu. He couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.