Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 593: As Petulant as a Child!

Li Qingmu’s figure stiffened slightly, and the words echoing in his mind before were like a spell, making his breath a bit rapid.

But after experiencing so many things, he had long since learned to restrain his thoughts, and would not easily reveal them.

He immediately resumed his previous clueless look and gazed at the Lord State Preceptor.

"Does National Master You know what poison I was exposed to before?"

You Su smiled gently, "A strange poison crafted from seven poisonous flowers and seven poisonous insects in combination; because the types were so numerous and complex, it took me quite a while to prepare the antidote."

"Thank you, Lord State Preceptor, for your trouble."

"Haha, it’s a small matter!"

You Su stroked his beard and laughed, then exchanged a glance with Rong Si.

Rong Si nodded slightly, got up, and gently pulled Li Qingmu’s hand, looking at him with concern, "My son, these years you have suffered outside, do you want to follow your mother back to Daliang?"

"Am I not already in Daliang? Why does Mother ask this?"

Rong Si said, "Previously, Mother wanted to take you back, but you were unwilling. Now Mother doesn’t want to force you. If you truly don’t want to accompany Mother... then... you can leave!"

Speaking, Rong Si slightly lowered her eyes, showing a saddened expression.

Li Qingmu immediately said, "Mother, don’t be like this, your child also wants to be by your side, it’s just... it’s just that I have a wife and children in Dazhou, and friends too, I just can’t let go..."

While speaking, he suddenly lifted his head, looking at her with burning eyes, "Could Mother accompany your child back? His Majesty also misses you very much!"

At the mention of Qi Yun, a different emotion flashed in Rong Si’s eyes, but she quickly concealed it.

She said indifferently, "Mother is the Princess of Daliang, and now the Emperor of Daliang is young and ignorant. Meanwhile, in court, those ministers harbor ulterior motives. If Mother leaves, Daliang will plunge into a dark age. By then, the court will be mired in power struggles, and the people will ultimately suffer."

She tightened her grip on Li Qingmu’s hand and soothingly said, "Mu’er, Mother knows you are a child with a strong sense of duty. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have traveled around for the people of Dazhou, even at the cost of your health. Mother believes you don’t want to see the people of Liang Country suffer from unforeseen disasters, right?"

Li Qingmu’s gaze darkened; those words weren’t wrong.

He had previously understood the situation over on Daliang’s side; currently, it was solely Rong Si holding things together. If she left, the young emperor would be helpless; what would those powerful ministers do?

They would certainly let their rogue hearts run rampant, and by then, it would truly plunge this country into an endless dark age.

"What Mother says makes sense too."

Rong Si’s eyes lit up when she heard this. When Li Qingmu was previously attacked by the Ghost Child, she had seen him. At that time, she sent someone to test his inclination, and there seemed to be signs of wavering. Now, was his standpoint truly shifting?

To her, this was certainly fantastic news. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Rong Si took advantage of the situation and said, "Mu’er, do you know? When Mother’s people took you away, you were almost lifeless. Dazhou also thought you were dead, so consider it a fresh start here in Daliang. Live well and help Mother govern this country, okay?"

Li Qingmu was taken aback, "Mother, isn’t such deceit unkind? After all, I am not a Daliang person!"

"How could that be? I am the Daliang Princess, and you are Mother’s son, so you are the Eldest Young Master of Daliang. Helping Mother govern this country would only earn applause and praise from the people and ministers!"

Li Qingmu’s eyes flickered, and he fell into deep thought.

After a long time, he finally said, "Mother, let me think about it thoroughly, okay?"

Rong Si said, "Okay, okay, you take your time to think, Mother is not in a hurry! Lord State Preceptor, let’s step out and let my son have some quiet time."

"As you wish, Your Highness!"

Rong Si and You Su just left like that, and there was no one around keeping watch. It seemed they were quite confident with Li Qingmu.

Li Qingmu looked at this unfamiliar inn; the furnishings weren’t much different from Dazhou, but it always felt like a foreign land, indescribable.

He leaned back onto the cushion again, his mind replaying those earlier conversations.

Those were the dialogues between You Su and Rong Si, absolutely about his fate.

"Mother, you might not know, but when I went to see the deposed Crown Prince, just in case, I took the Baidu Pill given by Mr. Duanmu! Because of that pill, I developed a certain resistance to that strange poison, so I regained consciousness early."

Li Qingmu silently recited in his heart.

Maybe it was destiny!

He clearly had to wait until You Su gave him that scent to wake up, but due to the Baidu Pill’s effect, he became aware early and overheard their conversation, which led to his coping strategies.

If he had known nothing at all, he would definitely be clamoring to go back by now.

Though this room seemed unguarded, Li Qingmu knew very well that the moment he got the idea to leave, the Heart-devouring Gu Worm would ambush him!

By then, he would completely lose himself, becoming a walking corpse, a puppet at others’ command!

This was not something he wanted to see; he still wished to return and be reunited with Yue’er and Rui’er!

At this moment, how was Yue’er? Wasn’t she?

Upon hearing news of his death, she would surely be devastated. Would she...?

A dreadful thought formed in his mind but was immediately wiped away. Although Yue’er was fierce, she was not foolish. Perhaps she might have such a moment of thought, but for Rui’er’s sake, she would endure.

"Rui’er..." Li Qingmu murmured, "Luckily, I have you..."

Otherwise, he might truly lose the woman he loved most!

But now, what should he do?

Leave? Impossible. Leaving would turn him into a walking corpse; his mother was capable of doing such a thing.

Then, should he obediently stay here?

Swear allegiance to her?

That’s also impossible, as if he acted too eager to pledge allegiance, it would surely arouse her suspicion. So, he could only proceed like this.

Li Qingmu thought of a relatively compromised method.

He quietly leaned on the bed, looking up at the beam above, not knowing how much time had passed before Rong Si came in.

With her came a maid, carrying a tray with a rich medicinal aroma wafting from it.

Li Qingmu frowned slightly; this must be the second method they mentioned.

He secretly breathed a sigh of relief, yet simultaneously, his heart became difficult and painful.

This medicine, he didn’t know the name, but its effect was very clear; it made him forget everything of these years, including, his most beloved woman!

Li Qingmu closed his eyes in pain, turning his head away, "Mother, I don’t want to take the medicine; it’s too bitter!"

This was his final struggle, yet seeing it felt so powerless.

Rong Si smiled and lightly walked over to Li Qingmu, sitting down gently.

She reached out to caress Li Qingmu’s back and smiled faintly, "Good child, there is still residual poison in you. They say good medicine tastes bitter; endure it, and it will soon be over. How, you’re such a grown person, and still acting like a spoiled child who hasn’t been weaned? Pfft—"

Li Qingmu, "..."