Chapter 78: Preparing to Treat Chimei

Chimei glanced at Xiao He, who looked concerned, completely lacking the demeanor of a prince, instead resembling a little dog waiting for its owner to pat its head.

He lowered his eyes, lost in thought, then looked up at Tang Chuyao and asked, “Sister, how exactly did…”

“How did she die?”

Tang Chuyao briefly recounted the circumstances of her mother’s death, and Chimei became emotionally agitated, wanting to immediately kill that Tang Youze.

Xiao He quickly restrained him, frowning as he comforted, “Calm down first, let Miss Tang finish speaking.”

“Niece, how do you plan to deal with this Tang Youze?”

“This Insect King has many torturous methods!” Chimei smiled wickedly, transforming from the sickly beautiful young man into someone completely different, exuding youthful vigor one moment and demonic charm the next. How did he do that?

Thinking of Chimei’s past experiences, Tang Chuyao could understand why his personality was so changeable.

“First give him hope, then slowly destroy everything he cherishes!”

Chimei looked at Tang Chuyao with some admiration, “You truly are the niece of this Insect King!”

Tang Chuyao felt a bit speechless; was he getting addicted to being an uncle?

“If you need anything, just come to your uncle; I’ll support you!” Chimei said a bit excitedly, even coughing a little.

Xiao He quickly patted his back and supported his waist to help him sit more comfortably.

Tang Chuyao suddenly felt warmed by him; clearly, she also needed care from others, yet he was always thinking of her.

Chimei’s concern for her was also because of her mother!

She really wanted to know what kind of woman her mother was to have so many followers.

The manager Wang from the capital’s merchant association, Aunt Fuling from the herbal shop, Aunt Xu Rulan, and this King of Nanyang before her—there might be many more that Tang Chuyao didn’t know about…

Jiangnan, as mentioned by Chimei, was a place her mother praised for its beauty. If she had the chance, she would definitely go see it…

“Prince, I can treat… my uncle’s illness!” Tang Chuyao indeed had a good impression of this person she had just met!

Since he was a younger brother recognized by her mother, even though her mother was no longer around, she could help take care of him!

Xiao He noticed that Tang Chuyao not only understood medicine but was also very skilled.

When Tang Chuyao was administering the needles earlier, he sensed a strong internal energy. He remembered that the master of Huagu Valley was skilled in a particular acupuncture technique, the Nine Heavens Mysterious Needle!

“Miss Tang, what is your relationship with Hua Wangshu?”

Tang Chuyao was somewhat surprised that Xiao He knew Hua Wangshu.

“You know the master of Huagu Valley?”

Xiao He nodded, “I once sent someone to look for her, but unfortunately, she refused to come out.”

“Did the prince seek my aunt for my uncle?” Tang Chuyao pointed at Chimei and asked.

Xiao He nodded, then seemed to realize something and looked at her in surprise, “What did you say?”

“Hua Wangshu is your aunt?”

Tang Chuyao nodded, “Yes, that acupuncture technique I just used was taught to me by my aunt!”

Xiao He’s expression changed instantly, becoming fervent as he looked at Tang Chuyao, abandoning his previous indifference, “Miss Tang, I was blind not to recognize the mountain! I apologize for any offense, and I hope you can forgive me!”

Tang Chuyao blinked her big eyes; did this high-ranking person really speak like this?

Chimei kicked Xiao He, “Speak human language! You scared my niece!”

Xiao He wasn’t angry about being kicked; he quickly placed Chimei’s foot back under the covers and turned to Tang Chuyao with a kind expression, “Miss Tang, as long as you can treat my Mei’er, I will be sure to reward you handsomely!”

Watching their interactions, Tang Chuyao suddenly felt a sense of déjà vu, like an old married couple.

You know, she had to admit, how were they so well-matched?

“Your Highness is too polite! He is my mother’s younger brother, which makes him my uncle; we are all family, so why say thanks?”

“However, there is indeed something I need your help with!”

…

Tang Chuyao handed the genuine jade pendant to Chimei and curiously asked, “Uncle, how did you discover that the pendant was fake?”

Chimei stroked the pendant and pointed at the snake pattern on it, saying, “There is a missing piece of snake scale here. Your mother must have heard that this pendant was the Insect King’s token and accidentally dropped it, chipping it a bit.”

Chimei seemed to recall past events, the corners of his mouth lifting, but then his expression dimmed, slowly enveloped by a layer of sadness.

“That Mei Yiniang’s death was indeed a blessing for her!” Chimei’s face bore a bloodthirsty cruelty.

Tang Chuyao smirked, “Isn’t there still Tang Chuying?”

The two exchanged a knowing smile, while Xiao He felt goosebumps all over…

These two, uncle and niece, really were somewhat alike! Calculating!

Don’t offend them!

Tang Chuyao and Chimei set a time for treatment, planning to help Chimei detoxify in three days.

Xiao He took Chimei away…

In the Dali Temple dungeon, Tang Chuying and the others were anxiously waiting; Zhang Dazhu had not returned, and it had been a long time.

Thinking of this person having fun at her expense made her feel nauseous; she was originally a highborn lady from the Bo family!

If it weren’t for Tang Chuyao framing her, how could she have fallen to such a state?

To be able to get out, she even seduced a lowly jailer!

Once she could escape, the first thing she would do was silence that jailer!

During dinner, Zhang Dazhu returned, and Tang Chuying quickly stood up, walking to the iron bars, asking, “What happened?”

Zhang Dazhu recalled the dark threat and dared not say much; he just nodded and threw Tang Chuying her meal before leaving.

Was everything in the dream real?

Tang Chuying had a sliver of doubt before, but now she was convinced!

Why did she have those dreams?

She was supposed to marry Gu Huaifeng and become the heir’s wife!

And Tang Chuyao was beneath her, struggling like a lowly servant!

How did it end up like this?

It seemed everything changed since Tang Chuyao was pushed into the pond!

Could it be that Tang Chuyao had the same dreams as she did?

Tang Chuying didn’t know the answer, but one thing she was certain of was that since the jade pendant had been sent, she was just waiting for that person to come and take her out!

Tang Chuying looked at the spoiled food, suppressing her nausea, and forced herself to eat a couple of bites; she had to survive and leave this place…

Three days later, Xiao He arrived with Chimei at the herbal shop as agreed. Fuling had been informed by Tang Chuyao in advance and had tidied up the room.

Chimei had a lot of toxins in his body, which were quite complex, more serious than the Heart-Eating Poison and Face-Eating Poison he had encountered before!

Thus, the treatment was also complicated; first, the toxins in Chimei’s body needed to be gathered in one place, and then the Nine Heavens Mysterious Needle would be used to force the toxins out.

Therefore, they needed a person with strong internal energy to protect Chimei’s heart meridian, as the treatment process was very dangerous. If the toxins gathered near the heart meridian, even a celestial being would not be able to save him!

Xiao He volunteered to help Chimei protect his heart meridian, refusing to listen to any objections.

The entire treatment process took about four to five hours. Tang Chuyao was worried that Xiao He wouldn’t be able to hold on, after all, he was of noble status, the King of Nanyang!