Chapter 15

Yu Yi saw that the Prince had fallen into a coma, and upon examination, he discovered that the Prince’s heart was weak and disordered, and her life force seemed to be gradually disappearing.

His first reaction was to call for the imperial physician.

But as the words were about to leave his mouth, he couldn’t help but recall that the Prince had been unwell for a while, yet still stubbornly dismissed everyone.

Yu Yi didn’t know the Prince’s intentions, but considering this was the Prince’s wish before losing consciousness, he just couldn’t bring himself to call for the imperial physician.

In an instant, Yu Yi’s gaze became uncertain and dark.

For a shadow guard, the most important thing was to ensure their master’s safety.

But for Yu Yi…

Yu Yi’s mind couldn’t help but recall the care and concern the Prince had shown him after he regained consciousness.

He looked deeply at the Prince and said simply yet firmly:

“Your wish is my command.”

Yu Yi placed the Prince on the bed, carefully arranged her clothes, and for the first time, took the initiative to embrace the Prince.

He rested his head on the Prince’s shoulder, revealing a relieved smile:

“This subordinate won’t let anything happen to you.”

Among the elite of the royal shadow guards, they could all use a final killing move, which was to activate all the vital energy in their body, instantly multiplying their internal force.

This scorching internal force, carrying life energy, could be used to kill enemies or be injected into others to activate their life force.

In the quiet bedroom, it was a world belonging to just the two of them. One was slowly regaining life force, while the other was gradually growing cold.

…

Jiang Lingyu felt as if she had entered a time of ice abyss, her entire body’s blood frozen. Even the slightest attempt to move would bring bone-chilling pain.

Jiang Lingyu wanted to call someone to light more charcoal fires for her, or to bring her more blankets.

But she was as if sealed under miles of snow-capped mountains.

Unable to see, unable to speak.

It was as if she were the only person in this cold world.

Just when Jiang Lingyu was feeling most helpless and lost, she discovered a warm current flowing into her body…

At first, her heart slowly warmed up, then every part of her body began to feel warm.

Her body began to regain strength… the ice seal could no longer confine her.

Jiang Lingyu exerted force and suddenly woke up from her coma. Before she could rejoice, she saw Yu Yi beside her, his eyes tightly closed, his face frosted over.

But his hands were still firmly embracing her…

It was these hands that had been persistently transmitting warmth to her…

Jiang Lingyu suddenly understood everything, and her voice changed as she shouted:

“Imperial physician!”

The prince’s mansion was thrown into chaos once again. After examining the patient, the chief imperial physician of the prince’s mansion hesitantly said:

“Your Highness, Yu Gongzi’s internal force had already been dispersed, and now he has activated all his life force to turn it into internal force… He still has breath now only because the internal force in his body hasn’t completely dissipated.

But his life force is now exhausted. When the internal force in his body dissipates, it will be time for his soul to return to the netherworld.”

Jiang Lingyu’s hands holding Yu Yi tightened involuntarily. Her eyes were unusually calm, but her voice carried a barely noticeable nasal tone:

“I know you doctors like to speak in half-truths to avoid responsibility.

I only ask you one thing now: if I spare no expense to save him, is there still a glimmer of hope?”

Jiang Lingyu stared directly into the imperial physician’s eyes and said with a fierce tone:

“Think carefully before you answer me. If someday I find out there were other ways, but because of your hesitation, Yu Yi’s life was lost, I will absolutely make you regret coming into this world!”

No one had expected the usually gentle and weak Worthy Prince to have such a tyrannical side.

Everyone didn’t dare to breathe, all lowering their heads as much as they could.

The imperial physician swallowed and said, “Actually… there might be a way, though I’m not sure if it counts as a solution…”

Jiang Lingyu coldly glanced at the imperial physician:

“Speak!”

The imperial physician repeatedly looked at Jiang Lingyu as if trying to confirm something, and finally stammered:

“If we could inject internal force that revitalizes life into Yu Gongzi’s body, it might be able to sustain his life. Then, if we could find Yuancao to make medicine, there might be a glimmer of hope. But Your Highness, you’re only fourteen after all…”

The imperial physician’s unspoken words were… You’re only fourteen, how much internal force do you have to sustain Yu Yi’s life?

Yuancao has extremely harsh living conditions and is very particular about harvesting. It’s the main ingredient for longevity pills, and even the imperial palace only has two plants, showing its rarity.

Even if she could beg the Emperor Mother to bestow the medicine, it would take more than ten days to reach the imperial city at full gallop. The imperial physician didn’t mention this, which meant her internal force simply couldn’t sustain for that long.

Logically, Jiang Lingyu should feel dejected upon hearing this news.

But as long as there was a glimmer of hope, she wouldn’t give up.

Jiang Lingyu said herself: “Relay my order, if anyone has news of Yuancao, they will be rewarded with a hundred taels of gold. If anyone can bring Yuancao, I will do my best to fulfill one of their wishes.”

“Yes!”

“Bring more braziers and blankets.”

“Yes!”

She smiled gently at the person in her arms and whispered softly:

“Since you pulled me back from the gates of hell, I absolutely won’t let you fall into the cold abyss.”

Internal force circulated between the two of them. Perhaps one day the internal force would break due to inability to sustain.

But from today onwards, the warmth unique to the two of them would circulate back and forth endlessly.