I am the champion of palace intrigue, and even the proud prince bows his head in submission.

Chapter 57 Xie Yanli kissed her directly.

The food at Prince Qi's residence is really good; this chicken congee is especially delicious.

Qin Jiuwei quickly finished the bowl of porridge.

She had finished eating and put down her chopsticks.

Qin Jiuwei always stops eating once she's about 70% full.

She sat quietly to the side, listening to Gao Xian and Xie Yanli speak.

But after a while, she suddenly felt something strange in her body.

A warm sensation surged up from my lower abdomen, making even the tip of my tongue feel slightly dry.

Qin Jiuwei initially thought it was because she was thirsty, so she drank several cups of tea.

But it did nothing to help; on the contrary, it made me increasingly agitated, like a ball of fire burning inside me.

At the same time, she began to feel dizzy, and everything in her vision began to blur.

She raised her arm to support her forehead, her eyes half-closed, her eyelashes trembling slightly like butterflies.

"What's wrong?" Xie Yanli noticed her unusual behavior and reached out to touch her forehead.

Xie Jingchun asked worriedly, "What's wrong with Mother?"

Xie Yanli frowned. "He probably has a fever."

"What's wrong? Is she feeling unwell?" Gao Xian turned to look.

At this moment, Qin Jiu's eyes were half-closed and slightly open, the corners of her eyes slightly red, and her beautiful eyes held a pool of clear water.

Her fair cheeks were flushed with a rosy blush, like peach blossoms in full bloom in spring, delicate and beautiful.

Gao Xian was momentarily lost in thought, forgetting to look away for a moment.

His consciousness snapped back to reality only when Xie Yanli's voice rang in his ears.

"Your Majesty, Jiuwei is ill. I will take her back to the Marquis's residence to see a doctor."

Without waiting for a reply, he scooped Qin Jiuwei up in his arms and strode outside.

Qin Jiuwei's body felt as light as a feather as she leaned against him, and she could clearly feel herself becoming weaker and weaker.

If Xie Yanli hadn't carried her away, she really wouldn't know what to do; she couldn't even stand up right now.

She didn't know what was wrong with her; the burning sensation in her body made it impossible for her to think.

Xie Jingchun also hurriedly stood up. He already knew Gao Xian's identity. After bowing to him very respectfully, he quickly followed Xie Yanli.

After the three left, the room fell silent instantly.

As Gao Xian watched their retreating figures, the scene from just moments ago involuntarily came to mind.

He pursed his lips tightly, inwardly condemning himself. That was Yanli's wife. What had happened to him just now?

Then, somewhat dejectedly, he picked up the wine glass beside him and drank it all in one gulp.

King Qi ate his food with an indifferent expression.

Whatever, it would be best if they all died.

Xie Yanli carried Qin Jiuwei and quickly walked to the carriage.

He stopped and looked at Xie Jingchun behind him, instructing, "Take my waist token and go to the Imperial Hospital to fetch an imperial physician."

"The Prince Qi's residence is too far from the palace. It will probably take some time for the imperial physician to arrive. I'll take your mother to a clinic first."

Xie Jingchun nodded, took the waist token, snatched a horse from a servant, and galloped towards the palace.

Xie Yanli looked down at Qin Jiuwei in his arms.

Beads of sweat had begun to appear on her forehead, slowly sliding down her cheeks and dampening the hair at her temples.

His breathing became somewhat rapid, and his lips unconsciously parted slightly as he breathed heavily.

Xie Yanli carried her to the carriage and sternly instructed, "Go to the nearest clinic."

Upon hearing this, the coachman hurriedly cracked his whip, which rang out with a sharp crack in the air.

The horse galloped away, its wheels rolling, raising a trail of dust.

At this time, Gao Shuyu was anxiously waiting for news at the Qi Prince's residence.

Soon, Yu'er cautiously entered the room and explained what had happened at the banquet.

Upon hearing this, Gao Shuyu jumped up from her chair, her face turning ashen.

"What? Qin Jiuwei was drugged with aphrodisiacs?" Gao Shuyu roared through gritted teeth.

Yu'er's eyes reddened with fear. "This servant doesn't know what happened. That bowl was indeed placed in front of Prince Xie. I don't know how Qin Jiuwei used it."

"You idiot!" Gao Shuyu's voice was shrill, making people's eardrums hurt. "You can't even do this little thing right, what use are you!"

Yu'er was already terrified, her face ashen. She knelt on the ground with a thud, trembling and not daring to utter another word.

Gao Shuyu grabbed a vase from the table and smashed it to the ground. The sound of the vase shattering was particularly jarring in the quiet room, and shards of porcelain flew everywhere.

Then, she swept all the combs and jewelry boxes off the dressing table, scattering gold and silver jewelry all over the floor.

Gao Shuyu stood rooted to the spot, a cold glint in her eyes. If this didn't work, there would be another time! Xie Yanli had to be hers!

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The carriage sped along the road, its body shaking violently.

Qin Jiuwei was even more confused. Just as her head was about to hit the carriage, Xie Yanli quickly caught her head and placed it on his shoulder.

In this position, she was completely nestled against him, and Xie Yanli could feel Qin Jiuwei's burning body temperature seeping through her clothes.

He reached out and stroked her soft hair, gently comforting her, "Don't be afraid, we'll be at the clinic soon."

Qin Jiuwei's brows furrowed even more, and her cheeks, which were originally flushed, turned into an unnatural redness.

The blush spread from her cheeks to her ears and then to her slender neck, like a red plum blossom blooming on the snow, passionate and alluring.

She buried her face in Xie Yanli's shoulder, uttering indistinct moans, her small hands tightly gripping his collar.

Suddenly, her fingers touched Xie Yanli's neck, and she felt a cool and refreshing sensation.

Tormented by the burning heat, she couldn't resist wanting more. She twisted her body and straddled Xie Yanli's lap, wrapping her slender arms around his neck like a kitten.

Xie Yanli's pupils suddenly contracted, but the small hand wrapped around his neck still boldly hooked around him, her gaze fixed on his deep, unfathomable eyes.

Moonlight streamed through the carriage curtain, illuminating her flushed face and revealing her breathtaking beauty.

Her beautiful peach blossom eyes were slightly upturned, and her eyes were moist and full of boundless charm, making her extremely alluring and bewitching.

Her eyes were vacant, and she was clutching his collar, trembling and moaning softly, as if she were enduring some great pain.

Even Xie Yanli, who had no experience, realized that something was wrong at this moment.

But he soon realized that he couldn't bear to push it away at all...

She was always quiet and gentle; I had never seen her like this before.

The beauty in his arms was delicate and boneless, her breath sweet as orchids, her cheeks flushed, and her lips as red as honey.

Xie Yanli looked down at her, his large hand caressing her cheek, which felt smooth to the touch, his fingertips lightly tracing its contours.

Qin Jiuwei felt her body heat up even more, and slowly leaned closer to him with her small face tilted up.

Her slightly parted lips were luscious and alluring, and her soft breath carried an intoxicating fragrance, spraying onto Xie Yanli's cheeks.

She parted her lips slightly, her voice alluring yet husky: "Save me..."

As she spoke, she swayed her waist, pressing her soft body against his.

The tension in Xie Yanli's mind snapped at that moment.

His deep eyes locked onto the woman in his arms, then he suddenly lowered his head and kissed her directly.