Chapter 6 (1/2)
Qin Mo gently stroked him, “Will you die?”
“Of course not! Although we're bound by the contract, we only need to cooperate with each other in a sort of joint relationshi+p Our lives aren't connected like that,” he explained
“Then what are you worried about?”
“But if you die, then I have to wait another five hundred years to meet my next host Five hundred years! I'll suffocate!” shi+ Qing quickly let the truth spill out of his retted it…why did he adood impression and he wasted it He should have shown that he had the feelings of a saint, even caring for a psychopath He could have shown Qin Mo that he was a good person ould care about the life and death of others, and then taken the opportunity to guide hiood deeds!
It is a pity that water, once spilled, cannot be cleaned up again
However, contrary to the expectations of shi+ Qing, Qin Mo seemed very satisfied with his answer—hisarc…
shi+ Qing did not understand what could have ry Thewas that Qin Mo had finally stopped flipping through that damn herbal medicine text!
He held the jade pendant in one hand, closed the book, stood up, and said calmly, “Rest assured, you will not be suffocated”
shi+ Qing: …You always focus on the wrong thing!
BLUE JADE PALACE
Chiffon curtains fluttered lightly in the breeze, and a feh a roo table that was bestreith exquisite jewelry Sitting on top was a crystal clear bronze-fra a beautiful face with alht and friendly look However, a closer look at the corners of the eyes revealed the presence of fine lines, and exposed the signs of advancing years
Ily, at the ainst it, but no ainst the mirror, she cannot wipe the wrinkles on her face smooth
She was now 37 years old No er coirls The luster of her skin orsening, and the colour was also growing dull In recent days, a few fine lines had begun to stubbornly take root in the corners of her eyes, and she was finding it difficult to endure
Especially in the recent past, the E to cause her concern, and the feeling grew like an unstoppable fire within until it exploded out, “Maid! Where the hell are you?”
Her palaceoutside the room, hurriedly opened the bead curtain, took one small step inside, and then bowed respectfully, “Mistress, do you require assistance with dressing and makeup?”
Concubine Li looked at her through one eye and then gru!”
Yuxiang approached sub her hair with deftcare of Concubine Li for many years, so she naturally knows all of her preferences She carefully coated her eyelids with powder, and then pulled back her hair elegantly—everything was good When she was done, Concubine Li finally relaxed her knit brows, and revealed a look of satisfaction
However, because of her nonchalant sain, and Concubine Li immediately showed a hostile face
Yuxiang just relaxed and stood up; Concubine Li never listened to the advice others As her attendant, she knew her mistress's temperament, and that she could not say h she would likely still be angry Yuxiang was anxious in her heart, but still quickly said, “I to see you in the side hall”
The change of topic worked, Concubine Li stood up, threw out her chest proudly, adopted a very elegant posture, and said “Go”
Madam Li Er is Concubine Li's sister-in-law The Li fa dynasty, and in turn were granted great power by the Eenerations have passed, and none have contributed anything since Although it was a challenge due to her fahly favored, and their Li faht
Madains were not noble She comes from a merchant family, and Concubine Li does not even believe they are worth standing in her sight However, Madareat—no one should underestih she does not place Madaht, Concubine Li still wants to stay on her good side
Another important point was that since Madam Li Er's family's business had royal endorsements because of her parents, they often travelled to the south, and brought back very strange and unique products Concubine Li was not very concerned about oods, but extreet her hands on anything that could improve them
Last tiht some creams that could dissolve fat She said it was obtained from overseas, and that it was very rare, and that the effects were also very good Madam Li Er knew exactly how to pander to her, and recently their coe amounts of money to acquire these types of products It was all for the sake ofher favour
Concubine Li saw Madam Li Er, received her in the customary manner, and then asked a few token questions about her home The tomen spoke frankly, their conversation a steady back and forth, as the madam coaxed Concubine Li happily
Concubine Li raised her eyebrows questioningly, and Madaht of today’s visit
“Iood fortune to find such a valuable treasure,” she spoke deferentially, while carefully pulling out a paln was very i
Concubine Li's eyes were riveted on the box Madam Li immediately opened the box, which revealed a bottom half that was inlaid with red silk, and nestled in that was a brown medicinal pill The pill was s cold scent—anyone with knowledge in this area knows that this h quality
Concubine Li was very cheerful as she asked, “What is that?”
Madaan to tell a story, “This was not easy to get ah, reat amount of time to acquire it from that pill maker…”
Realizing she was going to dereat merits for this, Concubine Li waved her hand and said, “Okay, you've done well, talk about what it is, do you think the palace won't remember your excellent work?”
Madam Lee smiled, cut in half what she had intended to say, and finally said the key e, “This is called a Zhu Yan Pill1 As its na it not only will it restore you to your youthful appearance, but you will also maintain those looks forever!”
After listening to these effects, Concubine Li's eyes suddenly brightened, and she quickly asked, “Can I really take these claims seriously?”
Madam Li Er hurriedly answered to reassure her, “It's really real, absolutely true, and the Imperial Concubine is truly fortunate There is only one Zhu Yan Pill and it has been reserved specially for the Imperial Concubine,”
Concubine Li was excited, but although she was born with her IQ in arrears2, after living in the palace for two decades she had still reatlyher that it may not be wise to eat it immediately
So, she asked cautiously, “This source, can I rest assured it is trustworthy?”
Mada been investigated, there were no proble it claims to be”
Concubine Li nodded with satisfaction, and casually asked, “This person is alone?”
Madam Li Er understood, and i individuals that make a family of six, they even just welcomed a new baby boy…I, your servant, have properly looked after it ”