Otherwise, the queen's body will be dragged to death by illness sooner or later.

  Nangong Lie didn't finish what he was saying, but Feng Youyue could guess a thing or two.

  Nangong Lie's mother, the current empress of Wanlan Country, was the eldest miss of the Chengxiang Fu. More than twenty years ago, she married Nangong Wuqi on the orders of Emperor Fengxian.

  But Nangong Wuqi didn't like this gentle and elegant wife, the first few years after marriage were still loving, but once he ascended to the throne, with countless beauties around him, he forgot about his wife of many years.

  The queen was gentle and warm in nature, never arguing or being jealous. Even when the concubines in the harem were aggressive and overbearing, she would just smile it off.

  It was this gentle nature that caused her to lose the emperor's favor, but it also allowed her to protect the life of her son Nan Gong Lie in the treacherous imperial palace.

  Eight years ago, the queen suddenly fell ill. Two second-grade alchemists in the palace were helpless and could only let her linger on her sickbed every day.

  Nangong Lie is a filial son, and his mother's illness has worried him to death. It was also because of this dedication that the Empress Dowager's life was able to be prolonged until now.

  However, if no cure can be found, the Empress will not make it past next year.

  Feng Youyue let out a long sigh in her heart. A third-grade alchemist, and yet there wasn't one to be found in the entire Wanlan Kingdom.

  "Miss Youyue, don't worry so much," it seemed to hear the girl's sigh, and a gentle smile appeared on Nan Gong Lie's elegant face. "The heavens will not cut off a person's path, this time in the five-year grand competition, I will fiercely contend for a place. As long as I can enter the Academy, I will definitely find a third-grade alchemist to bring back to Mother!"

  In the Grand Competition five years ago, disciples who ranked in the top twenty could choose which academy they wanted to go to.

  Feng Youyue nodded and picked up her teacup again, "Then let's wish the eldest prince all the best!"

  Nangong Lie smiled and accepted her blessing.

  The atmosphere in the private room gradually became more harmonious.

  Nan Gong Lie was indeed a straightforward person, good at enlivening the atmosphere. Feng You Yue had her guard up, but she didn't show it on her face. Before they knew it, they had been chatting for quite some time.

  As night deepened, Feng Youyue felt a bit parched and drank the tea in one gulp, then slowly stood up.

  "The Crown Prince, it's getting late, I should head back."

  Nan Gong Lie was taken aback, looking out the window at the moonlight, and for a moment he was dazed.

  It's already this late?

  "It was Lian's negligence, and he had a great time chatting with Miss Youyue, that he forgot about the time. Jiaxiang, personally escort Sixth Miss back to the manor!"

  "It's all right." Feng Youyue stopped Jia Xiao, "My carriage is waiting for me outside, no need to trouble the Crown Prince."

  Nan Gong Lie was still uneasy and just about to continue speaking when suddenly the door was pushed open and a young servant-like boy rushed in hastily.

  "Master, something has happened to the Empress!"

  Teacup fell heavily on the ground, tea water wetted the floor. Nan Gong Lie's handsome face showed a look of panic.

  "What's wrong with Mother?"

  The eunuch composed himself and said, "The Empress suddenly fell ill half an hour ago and has been vomiting blood nonstop!"

  Nangong Lie's face turned pale, "Prepare the horse! I'm going back to the palace!"

  He turned his head towards Feng Youyue, "Miss Youyue, something unexpected has happened, I'll go ahead first!"

  Nan Gong Lie took a step forward and was about to leave, Jia Xiao nodded slightly towards Feng You Yue with an apologetic expression, and followed closely behind him.

  "Wait!" Feng Youyue flashed in front of Nan Gonglie, blocking his path.

  She stretched out her hand and handed a white jade bottle to the man in front of her, "The medicine inside is beneficial for the queen's illness. If you trust me, take it back and give it to her."

  Nan Gong Lie's eyes widened slightly as he took the white jade bottle after a moment of contemplation.

  "Thank you! Goodbye!"

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