No wonder Jin Ziyuan wanted to flee. She had previously called him a fool for valuing the pearl over his life. It turns out that whoever catches it ends up not just dead but dies so unsightly.
A moment later, Gu Youyou asked softly, "Do they have any other way to find the Zhuzhao Pearl?"
"Of course, there are other ways, but those as difficult as ascending to heaven need not worry you. Anyway, the Heart-Cooling Snow Lotus is gone."
"Oh, I see," Gu Youyou nodded lightly. "I’ll just tell him you’ve already eaten it."
"Mmm, that’s right, I did eat it," Jin Zijin said.
Gu Youyou’s eyes widened.
Jin Zijin smiled and said, "Who would have thought that such a thing could be found in the snow-capped mountains outside Lingnan? It’s indeed very beneficial for the flame poison in my body. With such a treasure, why wouldn’t I eat it, right?"
Hehe... "Yes, yes," Gu Youyou hurriedly said.
It wasn’t on purpose; it’s fine as long as it wasn’t wasted.
"Let me prescribe you a formula to slowly detoxify. Be it cold poison or flame poison, it’s all just poison. If it’s a poison, there’s a way to cure it; it’s just that I haven’t found a permanent solution yet."
"Mmm, okay!" Jin Zijin said softly to Gu Youyou.
Strange noises came from the roof, as if someone was eavesdropping.
Jin Zijin listened intently; Gu Youyou also suddenly fell silent.
Jin Zijin looked at Gu Youyou in surprise. Had she heard it?
He took a deep breath and whispered, "Go to sleep."
Three days later, Gu Youyou arrived as promised in the alley across from Jisheng Hall. Jin Ziyuan was already there waiting.
She removed her hood and took a packet of pills from her cloak, saying, "Jin Zijin did indeed pick that snow lotus, but don’t bother about it—he’s eaten it. Here, this is for you. The weather is cold now, and it’s difficult to suppress the cold poison. Take one pill every day, in the morning when you wake up, and you will feel much better."
Jin Ziyuan’s gaze darkened, perhaps knowing he could not obtain the lotus, so he wasn’t too disappointed.
The agreement to meet Gu Youyou here in three days was probably just an excuse to see her.
He reached out and thanked her as he took the medicine she handed over.
Touching Jin Ziyuan’s hand felt as cold as ice, startling Gu Youyou.
"Why is it so cold?" Since Gu Youyou’s body was colder than the average person, touching others always felt warm to her. Coming across someone even colder than herself was rare, and it immediately touched her sensitive nerve.
"You should take two pills now; it seems one won’t be enough, and the dosage needs to be increased. From now on, take two at a time. Remember to refill your prescription with the medicine I gave you last time after you finish these—you can’t stop with the severity of your condition."
Gu Youyou rambled on without concern, lamenting, "Why did you even come to the north if you didn’t need to? Alright, alright, there’s nothing you’re looking for here, hurry off to the south—it’s warmer there. If you really have to come to the north, wait until the weather is warmer. You don’t know medical skills, and it will inevitably lead to trouble sooner or later."
Watching Gu Youyou’s non-stop chattering, Jin Ziyuan slowly revealed a smile.
It had been a long time since anyone had cared or nagged at him .
"Thank you for the medicine." Jin Ziyuan immediately took two pills.
No sooner had the medicine entered his mouth than he felt a long-lost warmth slide down his throat.
"And thank you for your concern," he said. "But I have important matters to attend to in Beijing and won’t be leaving for now."
Important matters? Gu Youyou’s mind instantly went to the wife of the fifth prince.
"Is it about the third prince’s wife from yesterday?" Instead of mentioning the fifth prince’s wife, Gu Youyou used ’the third prince’s wife,’ aiming to provoke Jin Ziyuan.