249: Second dream

Yan Xinnan's harsh rebuke did not elicit any remorse or tenderness from Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi.

Instead, he said coldly,

"I used to think you had some perspective, but now it seems you are so ignorant of the bigger picture!

Father's body had just recovered, and now he's been injured by a fierce beast, his life hanging by a thread!

As a daughter-in-law, you're not thinking of serving him in the hall; I've found someone to serve him, yet you're still arguing with me!

What kind of behavior is this!"

Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi's words were like a basin of cold water, chilling Yan Xinnan to the bone.

"So—Gu Li is going to serve in the hall as the future daughter-in-law?

It... it's, it's that meaning..."

Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi truly couldn't stand Yan Xinnan's appearance, so he called for his servants to take her away from his residence.

"Unreasonable!"

He returned to his room, opened a mechanism, and entered the secret chamber.

The woman on the couch had empty golden eyes, sitting there like a puppet.

If not for the gentle rise and fall of her chest, anyone might think she wasn't alive.

Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi naturally pulled her into his arms and lay with her.

"Jie'er, Gu Li, whom Meng'er brought back, should indeed have some real ability.

I should be able to inherit the throne very soon!"

He yawned, hugging the person in his arms tighter, "Sleep with me for a while, these past few days have been truly exhausting—"

Zheng Jie blinked her eyes, not responding, just lying obediently.

She didn't care at all whether Prince Yi Bai Jin Yi could inherit the throne.

A tear silently fell—

She only wanted to get out of this dark room and find her mother, father, and Meng'er—

The next morning, the first thing Bai Yu Kang saw when he opened his eyes was Gu Xiaoyue sitting by the couch, dozing off.

"Mr. Gu...?"

He hadn't spoken for several days, and his voice was low and hoarse, just loud enough for Gu Xiaoyue to hear.

"Your Majesty, you're awake. I'll pour you some water; please drink a little."

Steward Shi, who didn't know how he got back to his room last night, also rushed over early after waking up, just in time to see Bai Yu Kang awake.

"Your Majesty, you're awake!"

He quickly rushed over to check the situation, and his worries lessened by two points.

"I'll have the kitchen prepare some porridge for you, Your Majesty. Drink some, and you'll be better soon!"

Steward Shi was so excited he was almost in tears, and immediately started bustling about.

"Steward Shi, you're here. I'll go rest in the Medical Pavilion first and come back tonight."

Gu Xiaoyue gave some instructions and then prepared to leave.

"Alright, alright, thank you for your hard work, Mr. Gu!"

Steward Shi nodded profusely, his gratitude overflowing.

His attitude—it could be used!

Gu Xiaoyue subtly curved the corner of her mouth; she had a plan!

During the day, she rested peacefully, and in the evening, she returned to Bai Yu Kang's bedchamber.

Steward Shi was supporting him while he ate, and a maid was feeding him tiny spoonfuls, very meticulously.

"Your Majesty, we in Longguo have a custom called 'Chongxi'. I wonder if you are familiar with it?"

Gu Xiaoyue specifically emphasized the words "Longguo."

She wasn't sure if Bai Yu Kang and the others remembered that she was from Longguo, so she simply reminded them.

Bai Yu Kang and Steward Shi exchanged glances, shaking their heads slightly.

"Your Majesty has not heard of it, Mr. Gu, please enlighten us.

What does 'Chongxi' mean?"

Steward Shi also didn't know and respectfully asked her.

"This is an older custom in our Longguo, and not all Longguo people know about it.

It roughly means to drive away illness by holding a joyous event.

Marriage is a joyous event, and driving away illness is also a joyous event. When several joyous events coincide, it's called 'Chongxi'!"

"So, Mr. Gu wants to quickly enter Yi Wang Mansion!"

Steward Shi rolled his eyes. He thought Gu Xiaoyue was beating around the bush to marry into Yi Wang Mansion, which was why she said that, and his words couldn't help but be a bit sarcastic.

"Steward Shi, you've misunderstood!"

Gu Xiaoyue waved her hand and continued to explain.

"How can someone else's joyous event be as effective as holding one's own joyous event!

It must be Your Majesty personally holding a joyous event and taking a new concubine to truly be 'Chongxi'!"

"Is it really effective?"

Bai Yu Kang was a little excited; he struggled, wanting to pull open the bed curtain to communicate with Gu Xiaoyue without obstruction.

"To answer Your Majesty, how should I put this, it also depends on fate!

If the fate arrives and you seize it, it will naturally be effective!

Conversely, it will certainly not be effective!"

Her words implied that if fate arrived and he couldn't seize it, he shouldn't expect to recover!

"Good, good, good, Xiao Shi, go prepare the wedding celebration for me, and you too!

All of you go; it's enough to have Mr. Gu stay and take care of me!"

Bai Yu Kang was so excited he stopped eating, sending everyone out to help him prepare for the wedding.

"Yes, as you command! But—what about the new bride?"

Steward Shi was a bit more rational than Bai Yu Kang; this marriage wasn't just between himself and himself; there always had to be a bride, right?

Everyone's eyes, several pairs, simultaneously looked at Gu Xiaoyue.

"Don't all look at me! The wedding celebration setup will take at least a day or two!

First, prepare the celebration; there are plenty of people who want to marry His Majesty. We can pick a suitable one at the last minute; there's still time!"

Upon hearing this, Steward Shi immediately felt that what she said made a lot of sense.

Even Bai Yu Kang chimed in with, "That's right."

Everyone immediately went to work on the wedding preparations, leaving only Gu Xiaoyue and Bai Yu Kang in the bedchamber.

Gu Xiaoyue chatted casually with Bai Yu Kang for a few sentences, but within a few moments, he closed his eyes from exhaustion and fell asleep.

She wasn't in a hurry. First, she performed Water Therapy.

Then she instructed Xiao Mo to appear in the same way as yesterday.

"If he still doesn't believe it today, just say that it means there's no fate!

If he asks if 'Chongxi' is reliable, just nod.

Also, if he asks which girl to choose for 'Chongxi', tell him that Prince Duan's side concubine Li's second older sister, Li Pingru, is the most suitable!"

This Li Pingru had gossiped behind Gu Xiaoyue's back during the hunting trip, saying all sorts of negative things about her, her words extremely harsh.

Now that she was recommending her as the new concubine, she should be very happy!

Xiao Mo frowned, counting on his fingers to remember Gu Xiaoyue's words.

"Is it not easy to remember?"

Xiao Mo nodded, "A little, but I can roughly remember."

"Good, then I'm counting on you! There's a reward if you succeed! Go for it!"

Gu Xiaoyue encouraged Xiao Mo. Hearing about a reward, his big eyes lit up, filled with motivation!

"Okay!"

Then Gu Xiaoyue summoned the invisible Xiao Mo, who directly transformed into white light and entered Bai Yu Kang's dream.

She observed Bai Yu Kang's facial expressions from the side of the couch, just like yesterday.

First, he was tense, but soon he relaxed.

Gu Xiaoyue felt that today should be a success!

Once Xiao Mo emerged from Bai Yu Kang's dream and returned to Yu Beast Space, she also entered with her consciousness.

"Did he accept it today?"

Gu Xiaoyue asked impatiently.

Xiao Mo blinked his eyes, a bewildered expression on his face.

"I don't know either—"

"Did you say what I taught you? How did he respond?"

"I said what you taught me—but he made a condition, saying that if I could make him stand up tomorrow, he would believe it!"

Cunning old fox!

Gu Xiaoyue cursed inwardly, the old man even haggled in his dreams!

It wasn't that she couldn't make him stand up; she just needed to perform Water Therapy one more time before dawn.

He wasn't thinking that if an immortal could make him stand up, he wouldn't fall down again, was he?

Her patience was almost worn out by Bai Yu Kang!

Gu Xiaoyue took a deep breath; a small impatience could ruin a great plan.

The imperial edict for succession was the most important matter in Damon Country, so Bai Yu Kang's caution was natural.

It wasn't that there were no results, but it still needed to be pushed forward.

Gu Xiaoyue closed her eyes to rest until it was almost dawn, then performed Water Therapy again.

Fearing it wouldn't be effective, she even squeezed the juice of a hua yu fruit for him to drink.

After doing all this, she sat and waited for Steward Shi and the maids to relieve her.

Steward Shi and the others had been busy arranging the wedding until past midnight yesterday, so they were a bit tired when they arrived this morning.

"Steward Shi, you've worked hard!"

Gu Xiaoyue greeted them first.

Steward Shi waved his hand, trying to perk up, and said softly,

"It's a bit rushed; I'm just afraid His Majesty will blame us!

I've already organized the important parts; the details will be handled by the servants."

Bai Yu Kang called out to him.

"Xiao Shi, I feel a bit of strength today. Come and help me; I want to try walking."

Upon hearing Bai Yu Kang call him, Steward Shi immediately respectfully went to the side of the bed, extending his arm for him to lean on.

Bai Yu Kang's body was still a bit weak; he shakily got up from the couch, leaning on Steward Shi, and took a few steps.

"Your—Your Majesty, you can get up and walk!"

Steward Shi's tears came down, and he said excitedly,

"A miracle! This is a miracle!

It must be because Your Majesty is diligent in governing and loves the people, and the gods have opened a door for you!"