Hearing this, Tang Youyou nodded. At this moment, she was smiling, completely free of the initial coldness.
Just now, she had seen something on Hua Yu that she desired.
Seeing Tang Youyou nod, Hua Yu endured the searing pain on his body and motioned for his subordinate to bring a chair and help him sit down.
While probing his leg, he asked, "I can tell that your eyes have been on my waist. Either you're coveting my good looks, or you want my mother-and-child gu."
Obviously, Tang Youyou was after the latter.
"I'd like to borrow your mother-and-child gu. I'll return it to you intact after I'm done."
Hearing this, Hua Yu glanced at Ye Yue indifferently and said casually, "Everything in the world has a price. I can lend you the thing, but it depends on what you can offer."
Saying this, Tang Youyou took out the brocade pouch from her waist and poured the disordered bottles on the table.
Then she said, "You can have all these things. I just need to borrow your mother-and-child gu and will return it to you tomorrow."
Looking at the messy things on the table, Hua Yu casually picked up one of the bottles. After opening the cork, he smelled a faint scent of pills with a hint of medicinal odor.
He picked up one pill and placed it on his palm when he heard Tang Youyou beside him say, "This is the Marrow-Cleansing Pill, made by grinding the snow lotus from the iceberg and dragon bones together."
The Marrow-Cleansing Pill was something he had only read about in books but had never seen before, let alone having so many of them.
Seeing that he didn't believe it, the corner of Tang Youyou's mouth curled up. The next moment, Xiaobai emerged from her sleeve again and coiled around Hua Yu's neck.
All of a sudden, he stiffened and couldn't move.
Except for his eyeballs that were still looking at Tang Youyou, his whole body was immobilized.
Tang Youyou slowly approached him and forced the pill in his hand into his mouth. The pill melted as soon as it entered his mouth.
In the blink of an eye, the white snake returned to Tang Youyou's sleeve.
At the same time, Hua Yu coughed lightly. In less than half an hour, a foul stench filled the air, so strong that it could even reach the sky.
Hua Yu frowned tightly, showing a very painful expression. He gritted his teeth, forcing himself not to cry out.
However, when the pain intensified, he finally couldn't bear it anymore. He closed his eyes tightly, sweating profusely.
Seeing this, the guards beside Hua Yu instantly panicked. They drew their swords and were ready to fight Tang Youyou and her companions to the death.
But at this moment, Hua Yu, who was originally in pain, tightly clenched his fists, looked at his subordinates, and said with difficulty, "Don't move. I'm fine!"
As soon as the words fell, he suddenly let out a loud cry, which shocked everyone present.
Hua Yu's subordinates rushed to his side nervously but instantly felt that the stench on this person was even stronger.
"My lord, how do you feel now? What did that kid give you to eat?"
Hearing this, Hua Yu slowly sat up. While looking at Tang Youyou with his beautiful purple eyes, the corner of his mouth also curled up.
Hua Yu waved his hand. After the most painful moment passed, he relaxed. Feeling that there was no more pain in his knee, he tried to get out of bed and found that his leg was actually healed.
He looked at Tang Youyou in surprise. Before he could speak, he smelled the stench from his own body.
All of a sudden, his stomach churned. Without time to say a word, Hua Yu turned around and went back to his attic. It was only after an hour that he slowly walked out.
This person had changed into a new set of clothes, and even his skin seemed more delicate than before.
Seeing this, Tang Youyou crossed her arms and said to him interestingly, "It seems that you've felt the effect of the pill, right?"
Hearing this, Hua Yu looked at Tang Youyou with a half-smile. The killing intent in his eyes had faded, and what followed was a look of respect.
Hua Yu said, "This is a good thing. But my mother-and-child gu is also not something to be underestimated. If you want it, you must return it to me exactly as you got it. Can you do it?"
Hearing this, Tang Youyou nodded. "Naturally. I'll return it in person tomorrow evening. But I have to trouble Third Master to deal with those minions at the door."
After hearing Tang Youyou's promise, Hua Yu reluctantly took off the small bamboo basket hanging on his waist and slowly placed it in her hand.
Before she left, he couldn't help but remind her again, "Young master must not let this little guy get hurt."
After saying that, Tang Youyou didn't say much and turned to leave.
It was already late at night when they returned to the imperial city.
Tang Youyou went straight to Rong Xun's palace. Inside the palace, the lights were still brightly lit. As soon as she opened the main door, she saw Rong Xun still busy inside.
Before she could speak, Rong Xun looked up. He gently patted his back and strode towards Tang Youyou.
He stopped in front of Tang Youyou and slowly said, "You're back so late? Have you finished everything?"
Hearing these two sentences, Tang Youyou couldn't help but feel a warm current in her heart. She nodded. "Everything is done. I'll help you get the thing out of your body later."
Seeing Tang Youyou speaking seriously, Rong Xun tilted his head and smiled gently. "If that's the case, then I'll have to trouble you."
He knew that this matter had been weighing on her mind. If he didn't agree now, this girl would surely stay up all night. It was better to go along with her wishes.
After his words fell, Rong Xun, following Tang Youyou's arrangement, lay down on the couch and quietly waited for what Tang Youyou would do next.
Tang Youyou fetched an empty bowl and asked someone to bring a dagger and a lit candle.
After getting everything ready, Tang Youyou turned to look at Ye Yue behind her. "Ye Yue, go and bring a live rooster."
"A live rooster? What are you planning to do, Empress?" Ye Yue asked in surprise.
Tang Youyou waved her hand. "You just need to do as I say."
After everything was prepared, Tang Youyou picked up the dagger and placed the blade on the candle flame, heating it until it was glowing red.
She looked at Rong Xun and whispered, "It may hurt a lot later. Just bear with it. After I take this thing out, I'll stitch up the wound for you. It will hurt throughout the whole process."
Hearing this, Rong Xun nodded and smiled. "I'll leave this matter entirely to you. I'm not afraid of pain. Do as you please, little You'er."