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"Is he better now? What did the Imperial Physician say?"
"Who?" Yu Huan was momentarily taken aback, and after a moment's thought, replied, "Is it master Tang? He’s not in serious trouble anymore. The Imperial Physician said that this heart ailment needs to be treated with heart medicine; master Tang's seasickness is a matter of the heart."
Wen Tian nodded, saying nothing more. She gazed out the window as if lost in thought, recalling Tang Zhiyun's reaction that day, her heart stirring with emotion. That must have been the real him.
"Does he really like Mei Luo?"
"It seems so..." Yu Huan paused, surprised that she even knew such a subtle detail.
"Unfortunately, it's already spring; the time for Mei Luo to bloom has long passed." Wen Tian sighed softly, filled with regret.
"Your Majesty, I do know of a place where you might still see Mei Luo. There's a ridge behind the Hunting Ground, where a small valley lies. In that valley, there's a lake. Because it's nestled deep in the mountains, winter arrives particularly early and lingers long. However, this Royal Hunting Ground has had a ban since ancient times; aside from the winter hunt, no one is allowed to enter."
As soon as Yu Huan finished speaking, Wen Tian stood up: "Help me change clothes; we are going to the Hunting Ground."
At that moment, Wen Tian was particularly grateful for having learned horseback riding to please an important client during her marketing days; it was proving useful now.
Several hours later, they arrived at the Hunting Ground. After presenting her credentials, the soldiers guarding the perimeter allowed them entry. This time she had disguised herself and brought only a few trusted aides.
Wen Tian was solely focused on reaching the deep valley to pick some Mei Luo to bring back and make the Emperor smile. Her mount galloped swiftly, leaving everyone else far behind except for Yu Huan, who barely managed to keep up.
After much effort, she managed to gather a branch of Mei Luo. However, as they were exiting the valley, the ground shook violently and the mountain path was blocked. Fortunately, Wen Tian's keen sense of smell detected something amiss in the air. She quickly pushed Yu Huan away with all her strength just in time for him to escape unharmed; unfortunately, she was not so lucky.
Yu Huan stood frozen in place, staring blankly at the pile of rubble. He couldn't believe that a person could just vanish in an instant. Bit by bit, he felt as if something within him was also collapsing.
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"
After what felt like an eternity, Yu Huan finally moved. He rushed forward, desperately digging through the debris with his hands. He knew that his strength was insignificant against the weight of the rubble, but he couldn't help himself.
For the first time, he felt a madness that he could not control. In that moment, one thought consumed him: I must survive! I have to live! No matter the consequences!
"Y... Yu Huan..." A stone shifted. Instantly, Yu Huan froze as if struck by lightning. After a moment of shock, he frantically cleared away the stones until his hands were raw and bleeding, finally catching sight of Wen Tian's hand reaching out through the gap.
"I'm here..." Her voice was faint, barely a whisper, but it confirmed that she was still alive.
In that instant, Yu Huan let out a sigh of relief, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth, though tears streamed down his cheeks.
Wen Tian's hand was injured, blood soaking her clothes. Her lips were torn and she looked utterly disheveled.
As night fell and the valley grew cold, Yu Huan knew he had to find shelter first before tending to her wounds.
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