Chapter 61: Romance and Love, Where Is There No Melodrama (8)

Feng Shang sat cross-legged as the swirling black mist within his body grew denser and denser, until finally, Chang Ge Yue could no longer see Feng Shang at all, but only a tightly coiled mass of black mist.

She furrowed her brow slightly, vaguely feeling that something was amiss, though she could not quite pinpoint what was wrong.

At that moment, the stone chamber door was suddenly pushed open. Chang Ge Yue instantly dodged aside, three silver needles poised in her hand, ready to strike at a moment's notice.

To her surprise, the person who entered turned out to be Steward Qin.

Upon seeing that mass of black mist, Steward Qin was utterly startled. "This..." When he caught sight of Chang Ge Yue, his sword-like brows immediately drew together as he demanded harshly, "What is the meaning of this!"

Knowing that this man was one of Feng Shang's subordinates, Chang Ge Yue briefly recounted what had happened.

However, Steward Qin's expression only grew graver. "It is merely an aphrodisiac. They could have simply found any woman to relieve it."

Chang Ge Yue let out a cold huff. She held no affection whatsoever for people who did not treat women as human beings. Was that perverted fellow's life the only one that mattered, while a woman's chastity was utterly worthless?

Yet Steward Qin's next words nearly made her spit blood in fury. He looked Chang Ge Yue over a few times and sighed once more, "Isn't there one right here at hand!"

Chang Ge Yue sneered coldly. "You certainly have a clever scheme in mind, Elder. That poison is named 'Life and Death Pledge,' meaning to love until death do us part. If you want your Prince to descend to the Yellow Springs together, you could certainly come up with even more malicious ideas."

Steward Qin looked at Chang Ge Yue, a hint of disdain creeping between his brows. "'Until death do us part'?" He sounded as though he had just heard the most ridiculous joke in the world. "My Prince possesses extraordinary strength; no medicine can take his life. Once you are used to relieve the aphrodisiac, he will be fine." The reason 'Life and Death Pledge' could cost a person their life was because it consisted of two parts.

First was the medicine that aroused human desire, and second, once that desire was triggered, the poison within was instantly activated, ultimately causing the victim to perish in the turbulent sea of passion.

Chang Ge Yue furrowed her brow upon realizing that, given the tyrannical poisons already residing within that man's body, he indeed would not die from the 'Life and Death Pledge.'

As long as she was used, that pervert would be safe!

Chang Ge Yue then looked toward Feng Shang. The black mist was slowly beginning to dissipate, yet for some reason, Feng Shang's face was pale to the point of near transparency.

A strange stirring gripped Chang Ge Yue's heart. Just then, Steward Qin stamped his foot in anxiety. "Your Highness, please wake up!"

Feng Shang's nearly transparent complexion showed no sign of recovery, his eyes remaining half-closed as if he had yet to regain consciousness.

At that moment, however, utter chaos erupted outside the stone chamber.

Chang Ge Yue furrowed her brow. "What is happening?"

Steward Qin stomped his foot again, looking at Chang Ge Yue and suddenly pinning a shred of hope on her remarkable ability to escape. "Listen to me. My Prince has long suffered from a hidden ailment, and the night of the full moon is when he is at his weakest. Ordinarily, the sea of poison within his body would preserve his life, but now, to avoid harming you, he chose to forcefully purge the sea of poison along with the aphrodisiac. The Prince's body will enter a period of profound weakness, and powerful enemies have arrived outside. The Nine Gardens will likely not hold. Take the Prince and leave."

Chang Ge Yue frowned. What did he mean by "to avoid harming you"?

The logic felt rather strange. Then, as if a sudden thought struck her, a fierce and ruthless look flashed in her eyes. "Are those so-called powerful enemies you speak of all dressed in black robes, with an orchid embroidered at the collar?"

Steward Qin was greatly alarmed. Instantly, an aura erupted from his body as he glared defensively at Chang Ge Yue. "You are an accomplice of theirs!"