Chapter 196: Between Life and Death

The word “love” was the most tormenting of all, he himself had once suffered deeply because of it, so he naturally understood Rong Qinglei’s feelings at this moment.

The palace servants placed Yue Mingxuan on a soft couch not far from Rong Qinglei.

Even then, Rong Qinglei found it insufficient and insisted that the couch be moved right next to the bed.

Because the silver needles had been removed, Yue Mingxuan did not take long to wake up.

The moment he opened his eyes, he saw Rong Qinglei’s concerned gaze. “Mingxuan, are you feeling better?”

Several hours of deep sleep left Yue Mingxuan somewhat dazed. “I… where am I?”

“Miracle Doctor Gongsun said you were overwhelmed by emotional distress and used acupuncture to let you rest for a while,” Rong Qinglei said as he straightened up and helped Yue Mingxuan a bit, so he could lean more comfortably.

Upon hearing Gongsun Xing’s name, Yue Mingxuan suddenly remembered Shang Qinghua’s condition. He struggled to get out of bed and said, “No, I have to go see how he’s doing.”

Seeing how anxious Yue Mingxuan was, a trace of gloom flashed through Rong Qinglei’s eyes.

The palace servants had already reported the whole sequence of events to him.

Was his urgency for that man?

In just an instant, he quickly concealed those emotions and said, “With Miracle Doctor Gongsun there, Prince Shang will be fine.”

Just then, the door was pushed open and Gongsun Xing entered the room together with Pan Lutong.

“Oh? Prince Qing trusts me so much in my medical skills?”

Rong Qinglei nodded. “There are no dead patients under your hands, this is something everyone knows. Especially Mingxuan, who holds you in the highest regard.”

Gongsun Xing glanced at Rong Qinglei.

Things had not even begun to take shape yet, and he was already speaking this way, Prince Qing’s scheming mind was truly rather deep.

“Mm, Mingxuan’s medical skills are also quite good. We have already discussed it, after he cures your heart ailment, he will join the Silver Needle Sect.”

Rong Qinglei neither confirmed nor denied it, he just nodding slightly.

If Mingxuan could join Silver Needle Sect, it would give him another layer of support behind him.

In the future, if he were to preside over the realm, he would have far more confidence than he did now.

When Yue Mingxuan saw Gongsun Xing, he hurriedly braced himself and got out of bed.

However, because he rose too suddenly, his legs went weak beneath him and he nearly fell.

Fortunately, Gongsun Xing was quick-eyed and quick-handed and caught him. “Be careful.”

After sitting back down on the soft couch, Yue Mingxuan anxiously grabbed Gongsun Xing and asked, “How is it? Can he be saved? Or is it…?”

Gongsun Xing looked at Yue Mingxuan and did not answer directly. Instead, he asked in return, “What if he can be saved? And what if he cannot?”

Hearing Gongsun Xing say this, Yue Mingxuan’s heart eased somewhat.

For him to ask this question meant that Shang Qinghua was at least not in immediate mortal danger.

“If he can be saved, I’ll owe you a lifetime of gratitude… If he can’t… if he can’t…”

At this point, he could not continue.

He had never dared to imagine what would happen if Shang Qinghua died.

He owed him far too much, if he truly died, where would he even begin to repay it?

Seeing Yue Mingxuan’s emotions sink again, Pan Lutong hurriedly said, “Prince Yue, please rest assured. Prince Shang is not in mortal danger at present.”

Hearing this, Yue Mingxuan lifted his head, his eyes seeming to light up. “Really? Truly?” He turned his head toward Gongsun Xing. “Miracle Doctor Gongsun, I knew you would have a way. You’re incredible. I admire you so much, you’re practically my idol.”

Although Gongsun Xing did not understand what Yue Mingxuan meant by words like “idol,” just from the light in his eyes it was clear that Shang Qinghua’s improvement had lifted his spirits as well.

He glanced at the hourglass nearby and estimated that Shang Qinghua, who had been soaking in the medicinal liquid, should have woken up by now.

Thinking of how Shang Qinghua was still not dressed, Gongsun Xing said with a hint of teasing, “Then do you want to come with me to take a look?”

Yue Mingxuan immediately nodded and stood up.

Just as he was about to walk out the door, he suddenly remembered that Rong Qinglei had not yet taken his medicine.

He turned back and said apologetically, “Um, Rong Qinglei, haven’t you taken your medicine yet… I’m sorry…”

Rong Qinglei shook his head and casually lifted the medicine bowl beside him for Yue Mingxuan to see. “I’ve already taken it. I was just waiting for you to bring back the candied fruit.”

Yue Mingxuan said somewhat awkwardly, “Well… Shang Qinghua is in a rather dangerous state right now. I’ll go check on him first and bring it back for you afterward.”

Rong Qinglei nodded, his expression obedient and gentle, like a cute little puppy. “Then I’ll wait for you.”

Gongsun Xing glanced at him, as if wanting to say something, but ultimately held his tongue.

This was hardly the first time he had witnessed the acting skills of imperial princes; those who could perform as flawlessly as Rong Qinglei were, however, few and far between.

Rong Qinglei calmly met Gongsun Xing’s gaze without the slightest discomfort.

How others saw him or what they thought was of no concern to him at all.

After all, he had grown up listening to the idle gossip of eunuchs and palace maids.

The process was never important, only the result mattered.

When Shang Qinghua awoke, he felt utterly devoid of strength.

Whe he opening his eyes, he vaguely saw a blur of water before him… Had he died?

So this was what the netherworld looked like.

At that moment, pain radiating from the major acupoints throughout his body gradually pulled his consciousness back.

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