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"Your Majesty, what brings you here?" I was about to rise and pay my respects when he came over and gently urged me back down.
"I heard that you were unwell, Consort. I came specifically to check on you."
I felt faint. I had intended to continue feigning illness because Gao Lu had come to inform me that the Emperor wished to summon me for the night. Now, I found myself in a predicament.
Feigning weakness, I forced a smile and said, "I am fine, Your Majesty. It may just be an old ailment acting up. I apologize for troubling you."
"By the way, your aunt has also come. She was worried about your health and insisted on accompanying me."
Following the Emperor's gaze, I indeed saw Xie De Fei looking at me with concern, holding a bowl of something in her hands. I smiled at her and said, "Thank you for coming, Aunt. It's not Firefly's fault; you've worked hard."
With tears in her eyes, she approached me, putting on quite the act. She choked out, "When you entered the palace, your brother entrusted me with taking good care of you, yet your health has been deteriorating—" Her voice broke as she spoke the last words.
Her performance did not go unnoticed; the Emperor cast her an appreciative glance. It seemed that tonight's summons might be for her instead.
"By the way," the Emperor took the bowl that Consort Xie handed him and smiled at me. "Consort, this is medicine specially prepared by the Imperial Physician. Come now, let me feed you while it's still warm."
Just as I was about to obediently drink it down, a creature that usually remained hidden suddenly leaped out—little Bai appeared with a fierce expression. Its snow-white fur began to turn red, becoming increasingly crimson. I stared blankly at the thick black concoction in the bowl. The Emperor urged me again, "Consort, why aren't you drinking?"
After what felt like an eternity, as if I had made up my mind, I raised a beautiful smile that left everyone around me feeling dazed. Suddenly in high spirits, I said, "Xiao Quanzi, take little Bai away; it's distracting." Little Bai struggled and cried out as it clawed at Xiao Quanzi's hand, leaving behind bloody scratches.
Its fur was now blood-red, almost dripping with blood.
Tears filled my eyes as I smiled brightly and beautifully. With a gentle demeanor, I drank down the medicine that the Emperor offered me. Seeing my cheerful expression and lack of complaint, he kindly fed me a sweet jujube after giving me a mouthful of medicine. The jujube was sweet but not cloying, instantly dulling the bitterness of the medicine significantly.
I smiled at him like a satisfied child, and he affectionately brushed my nose. Suddenly, I glanced at my aunt who was following behind me. She gazed at me with a fierce indifference, and upon seeing my smile, she paused slightly.
I felt bitter. I didn't know why I was acting this way, but I didn't blame anyone.
I clearly wanted to laugh, yet as I finished the last sip of juice, tears streamed down my face. The Emperor looked at me in shock and asked, "What’s wrong, Consort? Is it too bitter?"
I shook my head with a smile. "No, Your Majesty. I'm just too happy. It's tears of joy."
"What are you so happy about?"
"Your kindness towards me," I said softly, lowering my gaze to hide the desolation on my face.
"You fool," he chuckled lightly.
Bitterness filled my heart; no sweet dates could balance it out anymore.
This was Sima Rui, the true Emperor, disguised so well. He was gentle and amiable to all the women in the palace. If I hadn't witnessed his cold indifference towards others, I might have been lost in his tenderness.
There were no more worries left; after today, everything would come to an end.
I watched them leave. As they walked into the courtyard, I could already hear Xie De Fei's laughter. Surely the Emperor had whispered some sweet nothings to her again. The Emperor was heartless; no one would be special. Not even Xie Weiying.
Xiao Quanzi closed the door and came in to see me, only to find that I had spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. I had held it in for so long without letting it out in front of him.
"What’s wrong, Master? Don’t scare Xiao Quanzi. I’ll go call the physician." He said this while preparing to rush out in a panic.
I quickly grabbed him, and with a forceful pull, I coughed up more blood.
I smiled weakly at him and said, "It’s no use, Xiao Quanzi, don’t bother."
When I saw Little White risking his life to remind me, I realized that the bowl of medicine contained deadly poison. The last dose was merely a test. Today’s was meant to take my life.
To use the Emperor's hand to kill me—how ruthless! But I willingly drank it; after all, it was Brother Sima who personally fed me the medicine. How could I refuse? Besides, how could I tell an emperor that I wouldn’t drink the medicine he offered because it was poisoned?
I noticed Little White's fur turning blood red, almost black.
It must be an unresolvable poison. No antidote available. I wondered if it was Cinnabar or Arsenic. Who would have thought that a trip to ancient times would involve tasting some of history's most notorious poisons? Truly unforgettable.
Let me die like this. Is dying the way to return?
Amidst Xiao Quanzi's tears, I coughed up more blood and fainted.
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