latelenovela Chapter 874 Past events
Chapter 874 Past events
"Did it happen after we came to Liangzhou? Or before..." Shen Shuyi asked softly, but he felt that according to what the saint said just now, this poisonous insect did not seem to be obtained recently.
Xie Jingchi pulled her into his arms and said in a deep voice: "I had it in my body when I was a child, but I can't tell exactly when I was infected."
He only remembered that he had been able to feel this pain ever since he could remember, and he would often break out in a cold sweat and suddenly feel pain all over his body.
But at that time, he could still bear it.
Even his mother thought that he had a stomachache and had eaten something bad.
But the older he got, the more he realized that it was not the case.
Every time he practiced martial arts, as soon as he tried to accumulate internal strength, the pain would increase several times, making him suffer unbearable pain.
Looking back now, when his mother taught him martial arts, he made very slow progress. He even often did not want to practice due to the pain in his body. As a result, he was beaten many times.
At that time, he didn't understand why other princes could live a life of luxury and be loved by their fathers and mothers.
However, he had to endure the excruciating pain that gnawed at his bones, and was forced by his mother to practice martial arts and suffer untold hardships.
But fortunately, he was not stupid. For one thing, he could always remember what his mother taught him. Although he was often unwilling to practice due to the severe pain and therefore did not make much progress, it was not difficult for him to learn.
Secondly, as he grew up, he also understood that although his mother was also a concubine, she was different from other concubines in the palace.
Where exactly is this different?
Perhaps it was because every winter the Imperial Household Department would always forget to distribute charcoal to them, perhaps it was because my mother was seriously ill and it was extremely difficult to hire a royal physician, perhaps it was because the servants always had to be squeezed to the end when they wanted to receive meals.
Or maybe, even though he had the title of prince, he hardly even had the opportunity to study.
Until her mother's health deteriorated day by day, she called him to her bedside and told him that in this deep palace, he had far less than others.
She failed to give him a good start, but if he wanted to play this bad hand well, it all depended on his own ability.
In one's life, one always has to fight and grab for the things one wants. Even if you are lucky enough not to get them, you still have to pay for them and cherish them.
Looking at his mother whose face was becoming increasingly paler on the sickbed, even if he didn't understand it very well, he had a vague premonition of something.
He no longer cared about the pain in his body and began to practice martial arts, read books, and learn to read in the cold winter, enduring the severe pain.
And his mother, despite her frail body, tried to stay with him longer.
Unfortunately, she was too worried and she didn't survive that year.
Then, his life became even more difficult...
Shen Shu saw him lost in memories, and couldn't help but feel distressed. She whispered, "How old were you at that time? Gu worms were not popular in Daqian, and there were even fewer people who knew about them. How could you have been poisoned by them when you were so young?"
Just thinking about how to attack such a young child, Shen Shuyi felt that it was extremely vicious.
It's just that the poisonous insect originated from the Li clan. If Xie Jingchi had been poisoned at such a young age, it was probably related to the Li clan.
But how could a powerless person like him be related to the Li clan?
During those years, the only person in the capital who had any connection with the Li clan was the Saint Concubine Yao.
"Well, I don't know how old I was when the poison was cast upon me. I only know that this insect has been here since I can remember." Xie Jingchi spoke slowly, his eyes dim.
What he didn't say was that he usually didn't have any reaction to this feeling, but as soon as he practiced martial arts, he would feel a piercing pain.
He was naughty when he was young. He didn't like to make trouble or practice martial arts, and always wanted to stick to his mother.
But he was probably born with a rebellious nature. The more he was forbidden to do something, the more he wanted to do it. At first, he didn't realize that the pain was related to martial arts training, so he didn't care.
But later, when he discovered the relationship between the two, although he didn't understand it, he still wanted to compete with it.
The more painful it was, the more he wanted to keep practicing. He wanted to see who would win or lose in the end.
However, he didn't know what his condition was at that time until he vomited blood during martial arts practice and scared his mother greatly.
My mother finally asked the Yin family for help and borrowed a doctor with excellent medical skills. However, although the doctor had great medical skills, he was not proficient in the art of poisoning insects.
After a long diagnosis, he reluctantly gave an answer: "Your Highness's symptoms do not seem to be poisoned, but rather like a Gu."
He had no idea what the doctor and his mother talked about later.
All I know is that his mother began to pay attention to the times when his pain occurred and no longer forced him to practice martial arts.
But the more this happened, the more unwilling he became.
Gu insect?
A tiny poisonous insect wants to decide his life? Dream on!
As his mother's health deteriorated, the look she gave him was filled with worry and complexity. He practiced martial arts even more fiercely. Due to the influence of the poisonous insect in his body, vomiting blood and passing out became commonplace.
The look his mother gave him became more and more worried, but she did not stop him.
But fortunately, I gradually got used to the bone-gnawing pain by enduring it.
He understood that perhaps this was just like a war, with one side gaining strength while the other side losing strength. Either the east wind would prevail over the west wind, or the west wind would prevail over the east wind. And his life, Xie Jingchi, must not be controlled by a tiny poisonous insect!
Shen Shuyi held his hand with heartache, not knowing what kind of poison it was. She only knew that he must have been in pain and suffered a lot over the years.
"Do you know who did it? If I know who it was, I will cut her into pieces!" Shen Shuyi said with heartache.
Xie Jingchi raised the corners of his lips and smiled: "I'm not sure yet, but maybe it has something to do with Concubine Yao."
Shen Shuyi was stunned for a moment. Was it really as she guessed?
Or did he instinctively think of Concubine Yao?
"Do you have any grudge or connection with her?" Shen Shuyi frowned and asked.
"No." Xie Jingchi denied.
He did suspect Concubine Yao, but according to investigations over the years, Concubine Yao had always been cautious and low-key since she entered Emperor Qianwu's harem as a concubine.
She never makes enemies with anyone. Similarly, because of her identity as the saint of the Li people, others are unwilling to make enemies with her.
And his own mother didn't even have a title. She had lived in the palace for a long time and never went out. She had neither a position nor the emperor's favor. Although she gave birth to him, there were many princes in the palace at that time. He really couldn't understand why Concubine Yao would lay hands on a baby like him?
Unfortunately, it is difficult to investigate the past events as Concubine Yao has been dead for many years.
Shen Shuyi did not ask any more questions. As time went on, she could see a thin layer of sweat on Xie Jingchi's forehead. It was obvious that the poisonous insect had reacted in his body.
"How is it? Does it hurt?" Shen Shuyi didn't know what that feeling was, but thinking about those people who were poisoned and controlled by the Gu, he guessed that it must be uncomfortable.