Let's Squander A Billion First!

“Although the Emperor might be incompetent, he does not wish to drive people to revolt, bringing trouble upon himself.”

Chuzheng produced a token.

The token dangled before Prince Rong.

Chuzheng said leisurely, “Even if I killed you, I would be unharmed.”

Prince Rong: “…”

Death Exemption Token!

Prince Cheng actually gave her the Death Exemption Token.

With a light leap, Chuzheng returned to the boat nimbly like a swallow. The plank where Prince Rong lay began to crack, unable to bear his weight, and Prince Rong fell into the water once again.

Prince Rong could swim; it was the sudden fall into the water that caught him off guard. This time he managed to steady himself on the water’s surface.

He clenched his teeth and swam toward his boat.

Once he got back… he would surely make this woman pay!

However, for some unknown reason, his boat also started moving toward the shore, as if to prevent him from catching up.

“Miss… that is Prince Rong,” Lv Zhu said, her face pale with fear.

The Miss had actually offended Prince Rong.

Is there any way out of this?

“Hmm.” I know that’s Prince Rong.

“Miss…”

Chuzheng walked over to Yan Gui and helped him up, “Prepare some hot water.”

“Miss!”

Chuzheng led Yan Gui inside, while Lv Zhu looked at the departing boat, her heart filled with fear and worry.

What to do now!!

If Prince Rong tells the Emperor, the Miss will certainly be questioned for her crime.

–

On the shore stood a Taoist with white eyebrows and an elegant demeanor.

Prince Rong’s boat reached the shore, and the people on the boat ran to the shore in a panic.

“There’s a ghost!!”

“There’s a ghost!!!”

The Taoist quickly stepped forward to calm them down: “Everyone, stay calm!”

“Taoist master, there’s a ghost, a ghost!!”

The Taoist signaled for everyone not to be afraid. He asked about the situation in a pretentious manner and saw the guards pulling Prince Rong back to shore, who had already fainted.

With confidence, the Taoist stroked his beard.

“Do not be afraid, everyone, come here and listen to what I have to say…”

–

Yan Gui, wrapped in a cloak, sat in the soft chair, his servants brought in the hot water and left hurriedly.

He appeared obedient and gentle.

He just lacked any vigor, as still as a person in a painting.

Chuzheng did not linger in the room; as soon as the hot water was ready, she left the room.

Chuzheng stood at the edge of the boat waiting.

However, Yan Gui didn’t come out for a long time.

Does bathing take this long?

Hmm…

Maybe Good Person Card wants to soak in the bath?

Chuzheng continued to wait.

As she was nearly falling asleep, Good Person Card still hadn’t come out.

Chuzheng walked to the door of the room, thought for a moment, and pushed the door open.

The youth was immersed in the water, his head cocked to one side, his long eyelashes drooping, his pale skin tinted with a faint pink hue.

“Are you done washing?”

There was no response from the person in the tub.

Chuzheng approached; the water in the tub was no longer steaming, having long turned cold by this time.

Chuzheng reached out and pushed the exposed shoulder of the youth.

The youth didn’t react at all.

Dead… dead?

That’s not right, touching him, he still felt warm.

Not dead, not dead.

Different method.

Good Person Card wouldn’t die so easily.

Chuzheng looked calmly around the room.

“`

Aside from his wet clothes, there were no dry ones in the room.

She had no choice but to drag him out and carry him to the bed.

Chuzheng covered him with a cotton quilt and tried to feel his forehead.

It was a bit hot.

Was he feverish?

How could he be such a weak chicken…

Chuzheng, nursing a headache, grabbed her hair, wondering what to do.

Weak chickens are such a hassle!

The peak Overlord Zheng Ye secretly wanted to kill the youth.

Before she could lay a finger on the young man, the King’s Account began to grumble uncontrollably.

Don’t strangle, don’t strangle, stop yelling. It’s annoying.

If someone didn’t know better, they might think I’m strangling your beloved.

–

Yan Gui’s head was heavy, his body limp and powerless, his head heavy and his feet light, his entire being felt rather ethereal.

He took a moment to collect himself.

His vision gradually focused, and he could see the scenery before him.

Is this…

Wanfu Palace?

“Your Highness, you’ve awakened.”

Before Xiao Guizi could approach, Yan Gui already smelled the medicinal scent.

Xiao Guizi saw his master sitting on the bed, and even the dilapidated surroundings couldn’t hide the master’s visage.

The youth stretched out his fair hand to rub his forehead, trying to ease the pain, “How did I get back?”

“Your Highness, didn’t you come back on your own?” Xiao Guizi asked with surprise, “Did Prince Rong bully you again?”

On his own?

Yan Gui knew that wasn’t the case. He was on that painting boat.

After bathing, he realized that no clothes had been prepared for him, so he had to stay in the tub, unaware of when he lost consciousness.

How had he returned to Wanfu Palace?

Yan Gui didn’t ask Xiao Guizi any further, pushing down the question, as the image of that girl involuntarily flashed through his mind.

“Your Highness, are you confused due to illness? You’ve had a high fever, and with your frail body having been chilled, this servant has been so worried,” Xiao Guizi said as he brought over the medicine. “Please drink the medicine quickly.”

Yan Gui felt extremely uncomfortable at the smell of the medicine, but knowing how difficult it was for Xiao Guizi to obtain it, he braced himself and drank it down.

The bitterness spread through his throat and just wouldn’t dissipate.

Xiao Guizi handed him some clear water.

“Cough cough cough…” Yan Gui drank in haste, choking until his face turned red.

“Your Highness, please drink slowly.”

After attending to Yan Gui and helping him finish his medicine, Xiao Guizi suggested he rest a bit longer.

With a heavy heart, Xiao Guizi left the grand hall and closed the dilapidated palace doors behind him.

“Xiao Guizi…”

A head peeked through the palace gate, calling his name in a hushed tone.

Xiao Guizi saw the person and his expression became slightly stiff.

In the palace, the eunuchs and maids were accustomed to belittling and buttering up others.

Normally, Eunuch Lu would not miss an opportunity to bully them and pilfer their belongings.

Yet, even so, Xiao Guizi could not afford to offend him.

Not knowing what was coming…

“Eunuch Lu,” Xiao Guizi hurried over, his attitude extremely respectful and submissive, “Eunuch Lu, what can I do for you?”

Eunuch Lu peered inside, “Has your prince woken up?”

Xiao Guizi cautiously answered, “Not yet, His Highness is weak and has caught a chill.”

“Ah, then you must be careful,” Eunuch Lu said with feigned concern. He gestured to two little eunuchs behind him, who brought in new cotton quilts and some food, “Here are some new cotton quilts, change them for Prince Six. And here’s some food as well.”

Xiao Guizi’s vigilance heightened.

A man who usually seemed keen to skim everything from Wanfu Palace was now unexpectedly bringing so many items.

Xiao Guizi tentatively asked, “Eunuch Lu, it’s about to get warm, why are you bringing things now?”

Lu replied, “Just take them, from now on, I will have meals sent to you three times a day. You take good care of Prince Six.”

“Eunuch Lu…”

Eunuch Lu left as soon as he finished speaking, not giving Xiao Guizi a chance to ask further questions.

With suspicion, Xiao Guizi carried the items into the palace to get Yan Gui’s opinion.

“Did he say anything else?”

“No,” Xiao Guizi shook his head, “Eunuch Lu seemed afraid I would ask, he left in a hurry.”

Yan Gui held the cotton quilt. The satin surface was smooth and soft, and just holding it felt very warm.