Physician, Not A Consort

Chapter 183: Drink It

Yang Shaolun stared at Lin Haihai, his gaze no longer muddled with uncertainties. He didnt care what troubled storms awaited him, as long as she didnt abandon him halfway!

Lin Haihai gazed up at him, still looking lost. Doesnt the Forgetness Pill work on you at all?

I didnt take it. Of course it wouldnt work on me! Yang Shaoluns lips curled into a rueful smile.

But I saw you take it! she said, perplexed. I saw it with my own eyes!

Seeing isnt always believing. Our eyes often deceive us the most! Yang Shaolun walked up to her and touched her cheek. It was as cool as his heart. Now, drink the tea!

Lin Haihai shook her head. I wont. I want to give birth to the child. I have a feeling that itll be a boy. Imperial Mother will be happy!

Imperial Mother doesnt want you to give birth to the child. She and the empress believe that there is no way to change fate; thats why they reluctantly accept your decisions. However, I dont believe in fate. Even if youre bound to leave this world, Ill do everything in my power to reunite with you in your spacetime!

Yang Shaoluns eyes shone with determination, which floored Lin Haihai. She had trouble wrapping her head around everything. It felt so surreal. If he hadnt forgotten about her, why would he show favor to Imperial Consort Wen? Give me some time to think!

Yang Shaolun held her with his uninjured hand, finally filling up the hole in his heart. However, the path ahead was ever-changing. He wasnt sure if she would be with him every step of the way!

Why did you favor Imperial Consort Wen, then? Lin Haihai couldnt not ask in the end. She didnt want to pretend to not care. Although it was part of her plan, it was in a womans nature to settle accounts after the fact.

Caught off guard, Yang Shaolun wasnt sure how he should answer the question. Lin Haihai wouldnt agree to use Imperial Consort Wen to shift their enemies attention.

Lin Haihai gently pushed him away. Have you really fallen for her? Imperial Consort Wen did look a little like her. It wasnt entirely impossible for him to fall for the woman instead.

Yang Shaolun pulled her back into his arms without meeting her gaze. Thats not it. I was just angry at you for treating me like that, so I used her to anger you! But you didnt even care!

Lin Haihais instinct told her that it wasnt the case, but she couldnt think of an explanation. She had to take that as an answer for now.

Where are you going? Yang Shaolun asked, remembering what she had said earlier. For how long?

Im going to Rong with Keqing! Lin Haihai gave him a questioning look.

You mustnt! Yang Shaolun shot her down immediately. He wouldnt allow her to put herself in danger. Under the circumstances, how are you going to safely return after visiting Rong?

I must go. Keqing is running out of time! Lin Haihai shook her head. If she dies in Daxing, we wont be able to explain her death away!

Yang Shaolun still wasnt convinced. What are you going to do once youre there? Will there be a way for you to cure her gu?

Ill find a way. Im not sure how long Ill be there for! Lin Haihai had made up her mind, and there was no room for discussion.

Then have the medicine! Yang Shaolun proposed. If you take the medicine, Ill let you go to Rong!

No, Im not taking the medicine, and Im going to Rong!

Lin Haihai grabbed her medical kit and made a run for the door. Yang Shaolun stopped her by putting his right arm around her waist, pulling her close and giving her a devouring kiss. Then he caught her bottom lip between his teeth, keeping her in place for a good while.

When he finally let go of her, her lips were swollen and alluringly red. Why must you always assume that you know better? he bit out. Why are you always so stubborn and refuse to listen?

Thats the kind of person I am, Lin Haihai retorted. Shouldnt you already know?

But I love you for that. I got angry. I got hurt. But I cannot stop loving you. Youre the bane of my existence! Yang Shaolun sighed and pressed their lips together again. This time, his kiss was lingering and incredibly gentle.

Imperial Consort Wen waited outside nervously. Judging from the way the emperor treated Lin Haihai, their relationship was anything but fleeting. However, she had felt the emperors love for her for the past few days. Although he sometimes acted aloof, it was natural for the supreme leader of a nation to hold back from expressing his feelings. She had been so certain about his love for her.

However, she couldnt help but doubt herself with Lin Haihai here. The two of them had been in the room for an hour. What could they possibly be talking about? Would the emperor be persuaded into letting her keep their child? Lin Haihai turned out to be a shrewd woman who shouldnt be underestimated!

Im going now! Lin Haihai pushed Yang Shaolun away reluctantly. Her plan had turned into a farce. She ended up hurting both herself and those around her!

Youre not going until we talk this through! Yang Shaolun demanded. You must take the medicine first! That was what he had to achieve tonight!

Well discuss that later. Im going now! Lin Haihai didnt want to clash with him head on, so she could only stall the issue.

Drink it. Im not a patient man, Lin Haihai. Dont test my limits! He couldnt help but get angry. Lin Haihai wouldnt listen at all! Those outside the room were shocked by Yang Shaoluns growls. Imperial Consort Wen was much less nervous now.

He dares shout at me? Lin Haihai pushed Yang Shaolun away and grabbed her medical kit before pushing the door open. Yang Shaolun wasnt able to react as quickly since he was injured. He hurriedly called out, Stop her, Xiao Yuan!

Xiao Yuan reflexively reached out to stop Lin Haihai, but her angry gaze made him flip his extended hand. He instead gestured for her to go ahead and said with an amusingly differential expression, Please go on, Physician Lin!

How dare you, Xiao Yuan?! Yang Shaolun rushed out just in time to see Xiao Yuan going against his order.

Xiao Yuan grimaced and said, This servant deserves death. This servant deserves death!

Yang Shaolun ran into the hallway, but Lin Haihai was nowhere to be seen. He returned with a dark expression on his face. Imperial Consort Wen timidly walked up to him and bowed. This Consort will take my leave!

At the end of the day, she was a proud woman. It was already difficult enough for her to behave meekly before a man. She wasnt going to give up on her dignity as well.

Farewell, Consort Wen! Yang Shaolun didnt feel like keeping up the act anymore. Lin Haihai wouldnt approve anyway. He wasnt her. He wasnt going to do things that she didnt want him to do.

Lin Haihai went straight to Keqing to tell her that they would be visiting Rong. Keqing responded after a pause, Even if I cannot survive, Id like to die in my homeland. Im going with you!

Lin Haihais heart clenched. Dont be so pessimistic. Theres still hope!

Hope? Thats a luxury for me. Ive held onto this life for so long because I want to see my foolish son, Xiaohai. Now that he had been killed by the regent, there is nothing for me to live for. Its time for me to return!

Keqings gaze was dark with pain. Her fugitive days in another nation had allowed her a clear look at life and death as well as human nature.

Lin Haihais throat tightened. She didnt know what she could say to make things better for the despairing empress dowager. Instead, she instructed Juanzi to prepare for the trip well. Juanzi seemed to want to say something. Lin Haihai knew she must be worried that the regent would go after Keqing upon her return. However, if she stayed in Daxing, there would be no way for her to survive!

Dont worry. Ill do everything in my power to keep both of you safe! Lin Haihai gave Juanzi a reassuring smile. That was a promise. She would make sure everyone was well taken care of before her departure. Then she wouldnt have to worry about them in the modern day.

Juanzis eyes went red in gratitude. Lin Haihai had been a princess consort, and yet she treated a servant like her with such care. No wonder the people of the capital would love and support her this much. She more than deserved it!

Early the next morning, Lin Haihai left with Keqing without alerting Yang Shaolun.

Meanwhile, Prince Pingnans people had infiltrated the palace and kidnapped Imperial Consort Wen. The assassins searched through the palace without finding their target - Keqing. Lin Haihai had taken her away with no one the wiser!

Yang Shaolun had to admire Lin Haihai for her cleverness. She had managed to take Keqing away before Prince Pingnan struck. If Keqing fell into Prince Pingnans hand, a bloody storm would be on the horizon. It was all Yang Shaolun could do to wish her luck. Hope Xiaoahi will be able to deal with the matter safely!