465: The medicine worked, but the dosage was too low.

The bedding slipped away, revealing her snow-white skin. Jiang Yuyan quickly checked her condition; she didn't feel any discomfort, just that she was covered in sweat.

Thinking of what happened earlier, Jiang Yuyan's pretty face flushed with embarrassment. After all these years, this was the first time she had experienced such a thing.

Everything that happened earlier was actually just a dream. But why would she have such a dream?

However, the feeling was truly wonderful.

'Ah, if only something could really happen with His Highness.'

'But I'm just an ordinary maid, nothing special at all. What right do I have to receive His Highness's favor?'

Suppressing her despondent mood, Jiang Yuyan prepared to go get something to eat.

She was already used to this kind of thing. Now, being able to obtain Palace Mistress Yaoyue's Legacy and stay by His Highness's side, she was already very content. So, she was quite satisfied with her current situation.

Making her own food was completely normal.

'Young Miss Jiang, what are you doing? The meal is already prepared. We saw you hadn't gotten up yet, so we didn't call you. Do you need to eat now? I'll prepare it for you right away.' Seeing Jiang Yuyan heading towards the kitchen, Cui Ling hurried over to meet her.

'Ah? That's not necessary, I can just make something myself,' Jiang Yuyan quickly waved her hand.

'Young Miss Jiang, you jest. How could we let you do such a thing? Leave it to us,' Cui Ling said promptly.

'Is that really alright?' Jiang Yuyan hesitated, looking at Cui Ling.

'It's perfectly fine. This is what we should do,' Cui Ling said with a smile, shaking her head.

Watching Cui Ling leave, Jiang Yuyan felt it was somewhat unreal. After all, in the past, the work she did for the Jiang family was even less than what a maid like Cui Ling did.

Now, she was living a life where she was being served. It all felt so unreal, so dreamlike.

After eating, Jiang Yuyan wandered around the manor alone and discovered it was incredibly large, even bigger than the Jiang family estate in Jiangnan.

One must remember, this was in the capital. Owning such a manor here wasn't something money alone could accomplish.

Arriving in the garden, Jiang Yuyan began Cultivating the Bright Jade Skill again.

Just like that, the day passed. What puzzled Jiang Yuyan was that she hadn't seen Duan Zhengchun at all that day.

She hadn't even seen her Master, Moon Invitation, which made her somewhat suspicious.

Had they all gone out early in the morning?

However, these weren't things she should concern herself with. What she needed now was to improve her strength as quickly as possible.

But when night fell, Jiang Yuyan again heard that sound that made her whole body uncomfortable.

'Heavens, what's going on? Again?'

'Your Highness, do you have to be this crazy? How long has it been since you've done this kind of thing? Are you so obsessed with it every day?' Jiang Yuyan patted her forehead with a look of utter despair.

There was no other way; she could only fetch cold water again and soak in it.

There was no other way. That sound made her too agitated; she simply couldn't withstand it. Only by soaking in cold water could she keep her mind calm.

Just like last night, Jiang Yuyan Cultivated until midnight before resting.

As expected, something unexpected happened: Jiang Yuyan had another dream.

As always, she dreamed of Duan Zhengchun. In the dream, the two of them again engaged in indescribable activities.

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When she woke up the next day, Jiang Yuyan discovered she had dark circles under her eyes.

Remembering last night's dream, Jiang Yuyan felt completely out of sorts.

'Heavens, I can't go on like this. If this continues, forget about practicing martial arts, I might die from Qi Deviation before I even Master the Bright Jade Skill.'

'Ever since the first time, it's become increasingly difficult to calm my mind when I Cultivate.'

'No, I can't continue like this. I must find a way.'

'But Master isn't here now. Can I just leave like this? If I really left, wouldn't that be disrespectful to His Highness?'

'Besides, I already said I would stay by His Highness's side.'

'Forget it, let nature take its course. If it doesn't work out, I'll just change the time I Cultivate, not practice at night anymore, to avoid being affected and suffering Qi Deviation.'

Now that she had decided, she knew what to do.

For these two days, Duan Zhengchun hadn't left the room, and Huang Rong was also putting in her utmost effort, determined to succeed.

Looking at Huang Rong, who was already overwhelmed, Duan Zhengchun felt speechless.

'Hey, is Moon Invitation's medicine even effective? It's been two days and two nights, why is there still no movement?' Duan Zhengchun grumbled, looking at Huang Rong who was still gritting her teeth and persevering.

'Your Highness, Sister Moon Invitation wouldn't lie to me. There's no reason for her to lie about this kind of thing,' Huang Rong said, biting her teeth and holding on.

'That's true. But why, after two days, is there still no movement?' Duan Zhengchun asked, puzzled, looking at Huang Rong.

'I... I don't know either,' Huang Rong said with a helpless expression.

'Is it still not working? If not, let's just wait a bit longer. Don't force yourself,' Duan Zhengchun reminded her.

'No, I can still hold on,' Huang Rong stubbornly refused Duan Zhengchun's suggestion.

'Damn System, where's that Good Luck Comes you talked about? How many times has it been now? Still no hit? Have I become a non-chieftain this time with Huang Rong?' Duan Zhengchun started cursing the System in his heart.

'Please, Host, do not doubt this System. This kind of thing won't work with just one person.'

'Huh? You mean Huang Rong is really in her safe period? No amount of effort is useful? Could it be that the medicinal soup Moon Invitation gave is ineffective?' Duan Zhengchun asked with a stunned expression.

'The medicinal soup is effective, but the stronger the Martial Artist, the weaker the medicine's effect.'

Finally, Duan Zhengchun understood what was going on. So it was because the medicinal potency wasn't strong enough. No amount of effort would work under these circumstances.

Based on the timing, Huang Rong's 'relative' would arrive tomorrow. At this point, it was almost impossible.

'Stop, I've figured out the key issue,' Duan Zhengchun stopped Huang Rong.

Duan Zhengchun's words made Huang Rong pause her movements, looking at him with confusion.

'What problem?'

'The medicine Moon Invitation gave you is effective, but the dosage is too small. For ordinary people, the effect would be fine.'

'But for a Martial Artist, the medicinal potency needs to be doubled,' Duan Zhengchun explained.

'What? So you're saying I drank it for nothing before?' Huang Rong looked at Duan Zhengchun in astonishment.

'Yes, but you can't say it was completely for nothing.'

'Didn't it enhance our marital affection?' Duan Zhengchun looked at Huang Rong with a mischievous grin.

'Ah, Your Highness, what time is it for joking around?' Huang Rong shot Duan Zhengchun a coquettish glare.

'Alright, that's enough for now. I'll have Moon Invitation come back right away to brew you a new batch of medicine,' Duan Zhengchun said helplessly, getting up.

'Wait, Your Highness, aren't you uncomfortable like this?' Huang Rong looked at Duan Zhengchun with a meaningful gaze.

'Then, you change the method,' Duan Zhengchun said with a wicked smile.

Huang Rong understood exactly what Duan Zhengchun meant. She felt a mix of embarrassment and annoyance in her heart, but she didn't refuse.