Chapter 175 I am the Emperor
After An Yu heard her question, his originally indifferent expression changed:
"You...you know everything?"
He couldn't help but think of what happened not long ago.
Eunuch Liang came this time and brought him a very important news.
Just now, when Uncle Ye went to give instructions for other things, Eunuch Liang had already talked to "An Yu", or should I say Di Yu'an.
At the beginning, the poison that the imperial concubine had given Emperor Yu'an could never be completely reversed, so he could only try his best to take care of his body over the years.
If there were no other sources of stimulation, the consequences would not be so serious, it would just be a little weaker than that of ordinary people.
However, the death of the Queen and his hatred for the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine directly destroyed Di Yu'an's last bit of sanity, causing the poison hidden in his body to erupt completely.
This poison is the source of his emotional outbursts and inability to control his murderous intent, and it is not just a negative effect brought about by his physical weakness.
As for Ye Qiongying...
Being by her side could ease his emotions, and even things with her scent had a certain effect. This was not a coincidence, nor was it some metaphysical destiny.
It was because many years ago, when the old man of the Ye family was fighting outside the Great Wall, he was lucky enough to obtain a herb called Qingling Grass, which was very effective against all kinds of poisons in the world and could strengthen the body. Not only taking the Qingling Grass itself, but also the scent it exudes could repel insects and evil spirits, and had a counteracting effect on poisons.
It is a rare treasure, rarely found in the world.
After Mr. Ye brought it back, he did not take it himself, but instead had someone make a pill for it and kept it.
Later, the war broke out and Ye's father, who was still in the border town, encountered an ambush and almost lost his life. Ye's mother, who was pregnant with her youngest daughter at the time, heard the news in Beijing and became so emotional that she gave birth to Ye Qiongying prematurely.
Due to the lack of a certain period of pregnancy and other reasons, Ye Qiongying was in a very bad condition when she was born.
Old Master Ye, who was still at home, took out the pill without any hesitation and fed it to his granddaughter.
The effect of this pill is indeed very good. Its effect in removing toxins is not yet known, but its effect in strengthening the body is extremely good.
Ye Qiongying, who should have been affected by premature birth, grew up healthy and was like a calf, with endless energy since she was young.
While other little girls were catching butterflies and embroidering, she was very interested in the martial arts her brothers were learning. Her little fists were so powerful and she even wielded weapons steadily.
The medicinal effect of Qingling Grass gradually absorbed into her blood.
Ye Qiongying is like a human-shaped Qingling grass.
Many years later, it had an impact on Emperor Yu'an, who was poisoned.
The blood and hair collected from the tailor shop last time were taken back and carefully studied by the miracle doctor, who finally found out the cause.
And provided a solution.
If Di Yu'an wants to eradicate the toxins in his body, he needs the complete Qingling Grass.
But this thing is hard to come by, and it is almost impossible to find a second one. They have been looking for it many times over the years, but there is no news at all.
At the beginning, Mr. Ye kept the news secret very well and no one knew about it.
The news of Emperor Yu'an's poisoning was also well concealed by the royal family. After all, it was the imperial concubine who poisoned the empress and the crown prince. If it were to be spread out, it would be a huge scandal in the royal family. If it was known by the court, the imperial concubine would definitely be punished, and the late emperor would never be willing to let that happen.
If not for this, with the loyalty of the Ye family, Mr. Ye would have found the Qingling Grass and presented it to His Majesty to detoxify.
But now the medicine has entered Ye Qiongying's body and it is impossible for it to return to Qingling Grass.
Therefore, there is only one way left - to refine this human-shaped Qingling grass.
By draining all the blood from Ye Qiongying's body and extracting the medicinal effects from it, Di Yu'an can completely break free from the control of the toxin. Not only will his body recover, but he will also be stronger than a normal person.
This time, Eunuch Liang came, not only bringing the imperial edict prepared by Emperor Yu'an and this month's pills, but most importantly, this news.
There is finally hope for this disease that has not been cured for so many years.
Given Eunuch Liang's understanding of His Majesty, he should make the decision without hesitation.
After all, his majesty is not a kind-hearted person. His hands are stained with blood over the years, and he has never been moved by beauty.
The girl from the Ye family might be in danger.
Eunuch Liang couldn't bear it.
The Ye family is full of loyal and brave people, and now there is only this girl left in the direct line, and she wants to...
But he has only one master, and that is His Majesty.
Therefore, even though I feel reluctant, I will not conceal this news and endanger Your Majesty's safety.
Who would have thought that after listening to this, Di Yu'an did not order them to attack Ye Qiongying, but instead said:
"Since just touching the Qingling grass can restrain the poison, now Ye Qiongying herself is equivalent to a Qingling grass. If I stay by her side, I will have the same effect, right?"
"That's true," Eunuch Liang said hesitantly, "The miracle doctor also said that if you carry it with you, it can also play a restraining role. As long as she is here, your majesty will not get sick, and the toxin will not get worse. But... this is not a way to eradicate it after all. What if Miss Ye dies in an accident, or you can't stay with her for a long time, then... So, to be on the safe side, it's better to eradicate it."
He is indeed the loyal servant left by the late queen for her own son.
Eunuch Liang's first purpose in thinking and doing things is always for Emperor Yu'an.
"Did His Majesty really send you here?" Ye Qiongying's voice interrupted Di Yu'an's recollection, "You...you are a member of the royal family? What do you want to do with the Ye family?"
Di Yuan stared at Ye Qiongying for a while but was unable to speak.
It's not easy to tell everything.
Once he said it, he was no longer An Yu, but Di Yu'an.
Ye Qiongying would smile naturally at An Yu, would care about his health, would come to his house late at night to apply medicine without hesitation when he was injured, would buy him biscuits and candied haws for his sweet tooth, and would tell him that she would always be his family.
However, when facing His Majesty, she would only bow her head and kneel in a distant manner. She seemed respectful and polite, but in fact she was distant and indifferent.
She would not be curious about what kind of face His Majesty had behind the mask, nor would she take a second look at what His Majesty was eating on the table. Even when His Majesty asked about the purse, which was obviously hers, she would lie to completely cut off the possibility of any connection between the two.
He doesn't want to be Di Yu'an, he only wants to be An Yu.
but……
impossible.
Ye Qiongying is so smart.
Now it is just guessed that he is related to the royal family.
Give her some more time and clues, and she'll find out his identity sooner or later.
By then, it will be too late to confess.
Di Yuan sighed inwardly, but his face remained stern as he spoke:
"No, I was not sent by His Majesty. I...I am the emperor."