In Another World, Everyone Want to Kill Me!-Chapter 208: Unwanted Invitations

If it had been a group of great beauties, that would have been one thing, but the people Gongsun Xing found were all the palace matrons who had remained unmarried for ages.

Every day for one full hour, he could do nothing but stare at their heavily powdered faces.

It was nothing short of a nightmare.

Out of a doctor’s professional duty, Gongsun Xing first took the pulses of both men.

Although he did harbor a bit of selfish intent in tormenting them, he had not been the slightest bit negligent when it came to treating their illnesses.

At the very least, all the sword energy lodged in Shang Qinghua’s major acupoints had been completely cleared and the toxins in Rong Qinglei’s body had been mostly eliminated.

"Mm, it seems both princes have recovered almost fully. With the weather being so nice lately, you can have the palace attendants to support you while you take a walk outside."

Getting more sunlight would also be beneficial to their recovery.

Hearing that they could go outside for a walk, joy appeared on both of their faces.

These past half a month had been called medical treatment, but in truth it was no different from being imprisoned.

Three daily doses of medicine that were nearly impossible to swallow, coupled with their exhausted and powerless bodies had truly made them suffer to the fullest.

Rong Qinglei had even begun planning what his first words should be when he finally saw Yue Mingxuan.

However, Gongsun Xing’s next sentence shattered his fantasy.

"But given the current physical condition of the two princes, you’ll only be able to walk around just outside the door, and no more than a quarter of an hour per day."

Upon hearing this, both of their faces fell at the same time.

It would almost be better not to go out at all, the outdoor time even in the inner prison was longer than this.

Rong Qinglei complained even more openly, "Then when am I ever going to get to see Mingxuan?"

"When Prince Qing’s body has completely recovered, then naturally you will be able to see Yue Mingxuan. Right now you health is weak, and I’m even afraid you’d pass your illness energy on to him."

When it came to cutting people down with words, Gongsun Xing did not hold back in the slightest.

He forcefully twisted Rong Qinglei’s poisoning into the idea that he was carrying sickly miasma.

Rong Qinglei was so angered that he nearly exploded; just as he was about to argue, Gongsun Xing had already turned around and walked out the door.

"The two princes should remember to drink your medicine. If you delay the medicinal effects, that wouldn’t be good."

Shang Qinghua and Rong Qinglei exchanged a glance, then helplessly picked up the medicine bowls on the low table and drank them down.

They had, of course, resisted and tried not to take the medicine before, but Gongsun Xing had actually produced an imperial edict from the emperor that was ordering them to "follow Miracle Doctor Gongsun’s instructions in all matters."

With an imperial decree pressing down on them whether they wanted to drink or not they still had to drink.

And so, over these fifteen days, the two of them had been forcibly turned into living medicine jars by Gongsun Xing.

After setting the bowls down, the two exchanged another look and both of them know that they’re thinking of Yue Mingxuan at the same time.

He was quite good at hiding away to enjoy some peace and quiet, while throwing them both to Gongsun Xing and then washing his hands of the matter, leaving them to suffer bitterly to their hearts’ content.

And at this very moment, the Yue Mingxuan whom they believed to be enjoying peace and quiet was not feeling particularly happy either, because he had once again been "invited" by Imperial Consort Zhou to the Cold Palace.

"Your Ladyship, I’ve already said many times that some things can be done once, but not twice," Yue Mingxuan said, feeling utterly helpless in the face of Imperial Consort Zhou’s aggressive "request." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

The confidentiality measures of Roufu Palace were truly far too poor.

Imperial Consort Zhou had somehow learned that Imperial Consort Hua’s renewed favor had been guided by Yue Mingxuan from behind the scenes.

Counting today, this was already the third time she had summoned him over, alternating between insinuation, pressure, and intimidation to demand that he also point out a path for her own advancement in rank.

Imperial Consort Zhou lifted her teacup and took a sip.

In the past, she would never have deigned to deal with Yue Mingxuan at all, but the situation was now forcing her hand and she had no choice.

That Hua Lanyin was currently enjoying immense favor from the Emperor and faintly threatening her position.

If she did not strike back now, then all the painstaking efforts she had invested over the years would likely be washed away entirely.

"Whatever that slut can give you, I can give you double. Don’t you like Rong Qinglei? I can have His Majesty bestow a marriage upon the two of you."

That way, she would both buy over Yue Mingxuan and cut off Rong Qinglei’s road to inheriting the throne, truly killing two birds with one stone.

Yue Mingxuan rolled his eyes.

He had noticed a common flaw among the members of the Beirong royal family: they were all self important.

From the emperor at the top to the consorts below, none were exempt.

"Imperial Consort Zhou, I never said I liked Prince Qing. Please don’t arbitrarily match couples," he said.

Hearing this, Imperial Consort Zhou furrowed her brows.

This was already the third day.

She had tried both soft and hard tactics, threats and temptations alike, yet Yue Mingxuan remained impervious.

"Prince Yue, you have practically worn down my patience over the past few days. Just speak plainly: what will it take for you to assist me? Before you answer, let me warn you: don’t refuse politely only to accept punishment."

Yue Mingxuan sighed.