Seeing Rong Xun trust her so completely, Tang Youyou's once calm face instantly flushed.
She nodded and briefly explained the entire process of "luring the worm". After that, Tang Youyou began her plan.
She placed the dagger in her hand on the rooster's neck and made a gentle cut. The rooster's blood dripped into an empty bowl. When the bowl was filled with fresh blood, Tang Youyou placed it on the bedside cabinet.
Immediately afterwards, she picked up another dagger. In the same way, she heated it until it was glowing red and then made a small cut on Rong Xun's arm.
For a moment, blood began to drip continuously. Tang Youyou looked at Ye Yue beside her and said again, "Ye Yue, you hold this bowl of chicken blood. I'll handle the rest myself."
After her words fell, Ye Yue did as Tang Youyou said and quietly held the bowl in her hand. At this moment, on Rong Xun's arm, a tiny thing was wriggling back and forth under his skin.
This scene instantly surprised the imperial physicians who were about to come and help.
Such a large worm had been staying in Rong Xun's body all this time, yet he had managed to remain safe and sound. It was truly a miracle.
Judging from Tang Youyou's actions, she seemed to be trying to force this thing out of Rong Xun's body directly. However, it was probably not enough to use just a bowl of chicken blood to force out the love worm.
Tang Youyou took out the mother - and - child worms from her bosom. The little creature was completely red. She carefully placed the small worm on the wound on Rong Xun's arm.
At this moment, Rong Xun had already frowned. The painful sensation had already hit him.
He gritted his teeth and didn't make a sound for a long time.
Seeing this, Tang Youyou felt extremely heart - ache.
She shook her head and focused all her attention on the mother - and - child worm. The little worm was quite arrogant and just quietly lay on Rong Xun's wound.
After a while, the worm in the man's arm began to wriggle frantically again, and the real pain had just begun.
Rong Xun looked at the thing in his arm and was slightly stunned. He naturally knew that this was the worm that Wen Ruxue had placed in him that day. He didn't expect that this thing had grown so big in his body.
Seeing this, Tang Youyou frowned and softly reminded Rong Xun, "Endure it a bit longer. After this little thing forces out the worm inside, I'll sew up your wound."
After her words fell, Rong Xun nodded. His pale face was covered in sweat. Bead - sized drops of sweat kept oozing out, which made Tang Youyou feel even more heart - ache.
"Rong Xun, it'll be over soon..."
The worm on his arm slowly made its way to the wound. Seeing this, Tang Youyou immediately looked at Ye Yue. "Bring the chicken blood over and place it under the wound."
Just as Ye Yue brought over the bowl of blood, the love worm slowly crawled out. Seeing the bowl full of fresh blood, it immediately jumped into the chicken blood.
Seeing this, she waved her hand, indicating Ye Yue beside her to take the thing away. Then she quickly began to sew up Rong Xun's wound.
Threading the needle, guiding the needle, and stitching.
In a short while, the bleeding from the wound was stopped. Rong Xun's once - pained expression had now returned to calm.
However, his brows were still tightly furrowed, but when he looked at Tang Youyou, his eyes were full of tenderness.
"Little You'er, is it done?"
Rong Xun's voice sounded very relaxed, but Tang Youyou knew that for him, the worm wriggling and gnawing on his skin and bones was like having his bones gouged out.
Seeing Rong Xun still holding on so stubbornly, Tang Youyou patted his chest and couldn't help but pout with tears in her eyes. "If you feel pain, just cry out. You don't have to endure it in front of me."
Hearing Tang Youyou's words, Rong Xun smiled slightly. He shook his head and his good - looking big hand kept rubbing Tang Youyou's chubby face.
"How could I feel pain? It doesn't hurt at all. I even feel that having Little You'er by my side is always so sweet."
Seeing Rong Xun still being so glib - tongued, Tang Youyou slapped him on the back.
"You really think your body can take it. Then why did you turn red from holding back the pain just now!"
After her slap landed, Rong Xun coughed continuously.
It was obvious that his body was weak, so Tang Youyou had to go easy on him.
"Since you know it hurts, don't be so reckless next time. Be more careful. I still have something important to do later."
Hearing this, Rong Xun, who had been pretending to be in pain, immediately sat up. He looked at Tang Youyou, grabbed her wrist with his other hand, and stared coldly at the girl.
It could be seen that Rong Xun's eyes were now full of resentment.
"Where are you still planning to go?"
The grip on Tang Youyou's wrist tightened, and his eyes turned bloodshot.
But Tang Youyou didn't care.
She said casually, "These are all small things. You don't have to worry too much. I can handle many things well."
After she finished speaking, Rong Xun slowly let go of his hand, with a worried frown on his face.
"But I haven't recovered yet. If you leave and leave me alone, wouldn't it be bad?"
At this moment, Rong Xun was like a shy young girl, looking at Tang Youyou longingly.
Seeing this, Tang Youyou couldn't stand his coaxing. She reluctantly agreed. "Fine, I'll leave after you recover. Is that okay?"
Hearing this, Rong Xun coughed a few more times and pitifully said weakly, "Then I'll have to trouble my wife to take care of her husband."
He said this in a very soft voice, but it was loud enough for Tang Youyou to hear.
Hearing this, the latter's face instantly turned bright red. She immediately turned around, picked up the hot porridge that someone had just cooked, and began to feed Rong Xun mouthful by mouthful.
By coincidence, their actions were seen by An Suzhi, who was in a hurry to visit Rong Xun early in the morning.
As soon as she stepped into the main hall, she saw the harmonious scene of the two. She immediately shouted in a sarcastic voice, frowning at Tang Youyou.
"In public, how could the Empress be so ignorant of propriety and shame!"
This unjust accusation was placed on Tang Youyou, and she was completely stunned.
Watching An Suzhi rush over in a hurry, she walked straight to Rong Xun's bedside on her own. She glanced at Tang Youyou holding the dagger and then started to make a fuss again.
"You are the Empress. How could you do something to harm the Emperor? You've really set a good example for the sisters in the harem!"
She said this in a sarcastic tone and didn't forget to reach out her hand to Rong Xun's neck, trying to lift him up slightly so that she could take the hot porridge from Tang Youyou and "take care" of him instead.
Seeing this woman approaching him, Rong Xun quickly turned around and closed his eyes while enduring the pain.