Sure enough, this man would never change.
Tang Youyou no longer expected this man to save her from the dire situation.
She simply gave up and stood still, waiting for Rong Jiangyu's next arrangement.
All she got was the emperor's words, "For the rest of the day, let these two get to know each other. They're not kids anymore. One's life - long event can't be taken lightly."
After saying that, Rong Jiangyu looked at Bai Xueji. Pretending to be weak, he coughed softly twice.
"Sure enough, it's still my poor health. Since the eldest disciple of the Qingyun Sect has come in person, I'd trouble Miss Bai Xueji to feel my pulse."
After saying that, Rong Jiangyu left in a hurry, leaving the bewildered ministers behind. General Artum was looking at Tang Youyou with a half - smile.
He picked up the wine cup on the table and downed it in one gulp. Then he strolled towards Tang Youyou. He stopped in front of her, his eyes full of disdain.
"A woman like you can only be a lackey beside the Khan. Just obediently accept the Khan's 'reward'. I'm eager to see if you, the imperial censor, can handle it."
After saying that, Tang Youyou calmly met the angry general's gaze and smiled calmly. "General, both you and I are working for the Western Regions' Khan. How can you call me a lackey? Your words will surely chill the hearts of many ministers here."
In the Western Regions' court, there was a tendency to value military officials over civilian ones. This was undoubtedly the greatest insult to civilian officials.
However, since the Khan liked it, no one could complain.
They had to accept it.
After being retorted by Tang Youyou, Artum was naturally deflated and he turned away.
Finally, the grand banquet ended. Tang Youyou shook her head and left with the crowd.
Rong Xun was led in another direction by Wen Ruxue. Tang Youyou followed closely behind them, waiting for a good opportunity.
Halfway, Rong Xun suddenly said, "Concubine Wen, you go back first. I'll return to the palace later on my own."
Hearing this, Concubine Wen nodded and left without asking further.
Seeing the opportunity, Tang Youyou threw three silver needles at Rong Xun with lightning speed. But Rong Xun flicked his long sleeve and scattered the flying silver needles on the ground.
Rong Xun looked at Tang Youyou hiding behind the stone wall, seemingly waiting for her to come out on her own. And Tang Youyou could tell that Rong Xun had already noticed her.
She quietly came behind Rong Xun and quickly jumped to his back, pressing the silver needle against his throat. Tang Youyou leaned close to Rong Xun and whispered in his ear.
"Rong Xun, help me leave here. I'll owe you a favor. If you don't, I'll take your life right now!"
Hearing this, Rong Xun smiled even more. He said gently, "Oh? My queen still knows to come to me when in trouble. But this way is rather special."
While he was speaking, Tang Youyou pressed the silver needle closer. She said coldly, "Just tell me if you agree or not. If you don't..."
She paused, and the silver needle in her hand had pierced Rong Xun's skin. Blood slowly dripped to the ground along the silver needle.
Seeing this, Tang Youyou felt a bit reluctant and withdrew her hand.
Rong Xun said again, "The little kitten with sharp claws is really not easy to approach."
"However, since my queen has said so, I won't sit idly by. You go through with this marriage as planned. Leave the rest to me."
Having gotten Rong Xun's promise, Tang Youyou breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that once Rong Xun promised something, he would surely do it. For example, if he said he would kill everyone, not even a dog would be spared.
Hearing this, Tang Youyou quickly left and returned to the imperial kitchen. In the kitchen, the old man was grinning as he watched Tang Youyou come back.
Just as she sat down, the old man came to her side. "Girl, are you really going to get married?"
Tang Youyou was silent for a long time and then nodded silently.
"Girl, are you serious? You're not really a man. How can you consummate the marriage?"
Hearing this, Tang Youyou looked at the old man in surprise and a bit of disgust. "What dirty thoughts are in your old head?"
Seeing Tang Youyou's confident look, Old Tang felt relieved.
"It's not that I'm over - thinking. It's just that this matter is really thought - provoking."
Their conversation was suddenly interrupted. There were many maids in the courtyard outside, each holding a familiar tray. This time, on the trays were all bright red wedding clothes.
The wedding clothes and phoenix crowns were magnificent.
But Tang Youyou couldn't be happy looking at these things. The rest would be up to Rong Xun tomorrow.
However, she also had to make all - round preparations. If Rong Xun didn't come, she wouldn't be flustered.
This Lord Wang was well - known for being stubborn. If he found out her secret, she would be in big trouble even if she had ten lives.
Tang Youyou stayed up all night. Her room was brightly lit. She carefully read the book Ye Yue gave her and integrated the acupuncture techniques in the book with the medical skills in the Western Regions' library.
Finally, she got a different answer. She always thought that good medicine and poison were never the same kind. But tonight, she finally figured out the mystery.
It turned out that all this was because the so - called conventional thinking had confined her, resulting in the effects of many drugs being less than satisfactory.
Tang Youyou tried to boil these herbs into porridge. The thick porridge emitted a faint and strong smell of traditional Chinese medicine, filling the whole room.
She wanted to try to condense pills.
When the herbs were half - dried, Tang Youyou began to carefully control the heat. She heard a sound from the furnace.
Bang! Bang!
Then the room fell into complete silence. The next moment, the lid of the furnace was broken open by an impact, and the lid flew towards Tang Youyou at high speed.
Tang Youyou bent down instantly. The lid was pushed out by the impact force, grazing her chin and deeply embedding itself in the far - away wall.
So close! She almost lost her life!
At this time, Tang Youyou still didn't forget to look into the furnace. There were seven or eight small pills inside, emitting a faint medicinal fragrance.
She... had succeeded!
Tang Youyou carefully took out the hot pills and put them in the ice - heart bottle.
She left one and put it in her mouth.
The pill melted as soon as it entered her mouth, tasteless. But after a while, Tang Youyou felt her whole body burning hot, as if there was a fire burning in her abdomen!