NABC Chapter 1050 The imposter seems to have done one good thing.
Chapter 1050 The imposter seems to have done one good thing.
Chapter 1050 The imposter seems to have done something good. Mu Yu wiped his mouth: "You're so stingy. I only had a sip of your tea. Is it worth making such a fuss?"
He Linzhang took a deep breath: "Do you know that this tea was laced with drugs by that imposter? The most potent aphrodisiac!"
Mu Yu was stunned, his face instantly turning bright red: "You...you...why didn't you say so earlier?"
After saying that, he wanted to leave quickly, but he couldn't help turning back in anger: "You drank it?" How dare you drink the aphrodisiac tea given by the imposter? Did you want to have something happen with the imposter?
He Linzhang was speechless: "How could I possibly drink it? I saw through it long ago and didn't touch a drop." After saying that, he looked at him with some concern: "You should stay here. I'll send someone to fetch Physician Liu."
Although he knew that his mother and Mu Yu were in love, they were both so old that He Linzhang dared not let Mu Yu go to the Empress Dowager for an antidote. He didn't know how effective the medicine would be, and if one of them couldn't take it and they both died in bed, wouldn't that be a laughing stock?
Mu Yu's face flushed red, clearly having thought of something, and he nodded awkwardly. Although he had indeed lived with the Empress Dowager all these years, he was getting old, and some of the things he could do when he was younger were no longer possible; they could only hug and kiss, and keep it brief.
Before long, Physician Liu arrived in a hurry. Only He Linzhang and Mu Yu remained in the room. Physician Liu took Mu Yu's pulse, his brow furrowed in worry.
"Fortunately, he didn't drink much, and since Island Master Mu is a bit old, the medicine won't take effect for the time being. There's still time." After saying that, he took out a pill from the medicine box, poured some fresh tea, and gave it to Mu Yu.
"Island Master Mu should go back to his room first. He'll probably vomit a few times in a while, and once he's finished vomiting, the remaining medicine won't be effective anymore."
Mu Yu's face was extremely ugly. He glared at He Linzhang and said, "You didn't even bother to have the problematic tea disposed of by someone in the shadows earlier. It was only because of my profound internal strength that I didn't suffer an immediate reaction after drinking this tea. If it had been anyone else, they would probably have exploded and died long ago."
After saying that, he strode away, afraid that if he lingered even a second longer, he would vomit embarrassingly in front of outsiders.
He Linzhang shook his head: "You're already in your forties, and you're still so impetuous. I don't know what the Empress Dowager sees in you?" But when he thought of Mu Yu's refined and dignified appearance, and the fact that the Empress Dowager liked handsome men, He Linzhang couldn't bring himself to complain.
It all fits my mother's aesthetic standards, how could it not be pleasing to her?
He looked up at the sky and silently clasped his hands together: "Father, please don't be offended. You have been gone for many years and were estranged from Mother before your death. I suppose you wouldn't mind?"
He closed his eyes and bowed, then took another bath and went to bed to rest.
After returning to his room, Mu Yu felt his heart racing. Physician Liu stayed with him until Mu Yu vomited three times and the toxins in his body were almost completely cleared before he went back to his room to rest.
When the Empress Dowager learned of Mu Yu's matter, she scolded He Linzhang several times. In the end, she was still worried, so she went to his room to check on him.
"Alright, you may go back now. I'll be fine on my own." It was late at night, and the Empress Dowager dismissed Eunuch Qin. Eunuch Qin yawned, and seeing that the Empress Dowager was determined to stay, he withdrew.
"Then I will come to fetch the Empress Dowager at dawn."
The two usually lived together in the small courtyard on the outskirts of Beijing, and Eunuch Qin was already used to it.
After everyone left, Mu Yu slowly opened his eyes, pulled the Empress Dowager onto the bed, and rolled over to press her down.
The Empress Dowager was startled and quickly pushed him away, saying, "Take it easy! Don't you know how old you are?"
Mu Yu was already used to the Empress Dowager's scolding; Jinse was all bark and no bite.
"Jinse, I feel like I've been rejuvenated for twenty years tonight." Mu Yu gently kissed the Empress Dowager, their voices close together.
The Empress Dowager soon felt weak all over, but the last shred of reason she had left made her push him: "You're so frivolous. We're both sixty years old, let's rest and stop fooling around."
Mu Yu's eyes lit up: "Really, I'm not lying to you. Why don't you give it a try?"
The Empress Dowager was momentarily tempted, but ultimately, she was worried about their ages and was somewhat unwilling.
But Mu Yu couldn't wait any longer. He leaned down and gently embraced the Empress Dowager in his arms.
When he woke up the next day, the Empress Dowager was nowhere to be seen beside Mu Yu. He sighed with satisfaction, his whole being radiating a long-lost joy.
Well, that imposter is annoying, but this time, it seems he did something good.
Mu Yu got up, feeling full of energy. He practiced a set of boxing moves outside in the cold air before going to have breakfast with the Empress Dowager, looking very energetic.
"What? Can't get up?" Mu Yu narrowed his eyes, wondering if he had been too reckless last night and hurt Jinse somewhere.
He rushed in to check on her and found the Empress Dowager fast asleep, covered by a blanket.
"...Go to sleep if you want. Anyway, the coronation ceremony is tomorrow. You have nothing to do today, so it's a good time to catch up on sleep." Mu Yu sent Eunuch Qin out and stayed in the room alone to keep the Empress Dowager company.
Thinking of their long-awaited intimacy last night, Mu Yu's eyes filled with joy. His life was finally complete.
However, his gaze turned cold after a moment. That imposter had really given him a strong dose of the drug; even after he vomited three times and expelled most of it, it still allowed him to maintain his vigor. If He Linzhang actually drank a cup of it, wouldn't he be unable to control himself?
While the Empress Dowager was resting, Mu Yu went to find Ying San again. He wanted to ask about the outcome of the investigation, and he couldn't let that imposter get away with it so easily.
He Linzhang felt unwell after waking up. He hadn't had the Empress by his side to sleep last night, and it was so cold and lonely that he couldn't sleep at all.
Shadow Three was already waiting outside. Just as he was about to enter, he saw Island Master Mu arrive, and they went into the Emperor's room together.
"What? She got away?" Mu Yu was furious. "Are your people even capable? If not, give me that imposter. I'll make her wish she were dead."
Penglai Island was formerly a demonic sect, and their methods of punishing people were hellish.
Ying San said, "As per His Majesty's instructions, we have already sent people to follow her. If the person behind the scenes contacts her, we will capture them all."
He Linzhang nodded, letting him go down first, before glancing at Mu Yu: "Play the long game, Island Master Mu, please be patient."
Seeing that he had a next plan, Mu Yu's anger subsided a bit: "Fine, since Your Majesty has already made up your mind, then I won't interfere any further." After saying that, he prepared to get up, but couldn't help but glance at He Linzhang again: "I am sincere towards your mother, so you can rest assured."
That sudden remark startled He Linzhang.
After Mu Yu left, He Linzhang recalled his dream from the previous night. In the dream, he was berated mercilessly by the late emperor, without even a chance to argue back. This was the first time in his memory that he had been scolded so harshly, even if it was in a dream.
He shook his head and ordered someone to prepare incense and candles. He wanted to offer incense to the late emperor and pay his respects.