novelden Chapter 135 Rescue of Consort Xie
Chapter 135 Rescue of Consort Xie
Yan Daoxiu's gaze was deep and complex. He sighed softly and said, "Princess, to be honest, I am doing this on behalf of someone."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yingmei's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt and urgency: "Could you tell me who has such ability to send you to save me from this predicament?"
Yan Daoxiu hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, his voice low and powerful: "Xiao Jinyan, the Central Protector General."
“Commander Xiao?” Liu Yingmei repeated the name, her heart churning even more. “Why would he save me? I’ve never met him before. Could it be… there’s some connection I don’t know about?”
Yan Daoxiu shook her head, her expression showing a hint of helplessness: "Your Highness, you are unaware of the true nature of Commander Xiao's thoughts. How could we possibly know everything about him? He only ordered me to come; I know nothing else. If Your Highness wishes to know the answer, I'm afraid you will have to ask him yourself."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yingmei frowned, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She hesitated for a moment, as if making a difficult decision.
Just then, Yan Daoxiu's voice rang out again, carrying an undeniable urgency: "Princess, there is no time to lose. We should not linger here. If we are discovered, not only will all our previous efforts be in vain, but we will also implicate many more people. Please, Princess, take this Turtle Breath Powder as soon as possible to temporarily avoid this calamity."
Liu Yingmei stared at the medicine bottle Yan Daoxiu handed her, the medicine inside seeming like her only lifeline at this moment. She took a deep breath, her eyes gradually hardening: "Alright, I believe you."
Before she could finish speaking, she grabbed the medicine bottle and drank it all in one gulp without hesitation.
As the drug took effect, Liu Yingmei's body gradually went limp, and her consciousness began to blur, but her yearning for freedom burned fiercely like a raging fire.
After a while, the palace was filled with the fragrance of incense, a scene of tranquility and peace, but it was suddenly ripped apart by a sharp and piercing sound—the sound was like the last desperate quack of a duck in autumn, mournful and ominous: "It's terrible! Consort Xie is dead! Someone come quickly!"
This sudden bad news, like a cold wind, instantly swept away all the tranquility within the palace. The once silent corridor was now filled with the sounds of footsteps and the rustling of clothes, hurried and chaotic, breaking the silence of the night.
The eunuchs were pale, and the palace maids were even more distraught. They pushed and shoved each other, yet dared not slacken in the slightest, rushing toward the palace from which the wailing had come. They secretly wondered how Xie Zhaoyi, who had once been the most favored concubine, could have withered away so suddenly in the prime of her life.
Liu Yingmei lay quietly on the luxurious brocade quilt, her face as pale as paper, a mysterious smile lingering on her lips, as if she had simply fallen into a deep sleep rather than truly passed away. Scattered around her were exquisite shards of porcelain, perhaps accidentally touched during her final struggles, adding an ominous and chaotic touch to this poignant scene.
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Five days later, on the outskirts of Jiankang, at a private manor.
Time flies like an arrow; five days passed in the blink of an eye. The manor outside the city, gently caressed by the morning light, unfolded a breathtakingly beautiful, secluded scene. Surrounded by green mountains and flowing blue waters, with blooming flowers and the sounds of birdsong, it seemed like a paradise meticulously crafted by nature, a place where one could forget the hustle and bustle of the world and find peace and tranquility.
Sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains, dappling a corner of the room and adding warmth and life to the tranquil space.
In this picturesque setting, in an elegantly decorated room, Liu Yingmei slowly opened her heavy eyelids. Her gaze was initially unfocused, then gradually sharpened; everything around her was both unfamiliar and novel.
To her surprise, she found herself no longer in the magnificent palace, but lying on this soft yet unfamiliar bed. The furnishings around her were simple yet elegant, a stark contrast to the elaborate and luxurious court life she remembered. An indescribable emotion welled up within her, a mixture of relief at regaining her freedom and trepidation about her unknown fate.
It turns out that all of this was the result of meticulous planning.
Liu Yingmei took the tortoise-breathing powder, and after her "death," her body was secretly transported out of Jiankang, intending to be buried in a place unknown to anyone. However, at this critical moment between life and death, a warm force pulled her back from the darkness.
Xiao Jinyan had been silently watching over her. He seized the opportunity and dug Liu Yingmei out of the cold soil, rescuing her to this manor far from the hustle and bustle of the world.
Liu Yingmei slowly opened her heavy eyelids. Through the haze, a pure white figure came into view, like the first snow of winter, fresh and ethereal.
The man before her was dressed in white, with long, flowing hair and an exceptionally handsome face. He was none other than the prince consort she had been longing for—Chu Liangchen.
At that moment, time seemed to stand still, and Liu Yingmei's heart beat faster involuntarily as an indescribable joy welled up inside her.
"Prince Consort...is it really you? Am I dreaming?" Liu Yingmei's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes shone with disbelief, as if she was afraid that all this beauty was just an illusion.
Upon hearing this, Chu Liangchen's face lit up with a gentle smile. He sat down gently on the edge of the bed and pulled Liu Yingmei into his arms, his embrace warm and firm: "Princess, it's me, it's me, Liangchen is back."
Feeling Chu Liangchen's genuine body temperature, Liu Yingmei's eyes welled up with tears. She looked up, her eyes filled with tears and a smile, and asked, "Was it really Commander Xiao who saved me?"
Chu Liangchen nodded gently, his eyes full of respect: "Yes, Princess, it was Commander Xiao who risked his own safety to rescue you. His bravery and wisdom are admirable."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yingmei felt a surge of gratitude: "Commander Xiao, he is truly a wise and brave hero with a heart for the world. I should thank him properly. I will never forget his great kindness."
Seeing this, Chu Liangchen felt a mix of emotions. He held Liu Yingmei's hand tightly and looked at her affectionately: "Princess, we can be together again, and we will never be apart again."
After saying that, he hugged Liu Yingmei tightly again, as if he wanted to meld her into his body and never be separated from her.
However, Liu Yingmei's body trembled slightly. She gently pushed Chu Liangchen away, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes: "Husband, don't touch me, I'm dirty... I was touched by that villain Liu Kun..."
At this point, her voice choked with emotion, and tears streamed down her face like broken pearls.
Upon hearing this, Chu Liangchen's expression changed drastically, a flash of anger and heartache crossing his eyes. He wiped away Liu Yingmei's tears, his tone firm yet gentle: "Princess, in my heart, you will always be the purest and most innocent. Those sordid things are nothing but past events. I will personally cleanse you of all that, and let us start anew."