latelenovela Chapter 215 The Clever Li Yanran
Chapter 215 The Clever Li Yanran
Li Yanran's gaze lingered on the dilapidated place, her eyes filled with fear and disgust.
The surrounding walls looked as if they had been through countless battles, pitted and uneven, with large patches of plaster peeling off to reveal the rotten wood and mottled bricks underneath.
The ground was piled with clutter and emitted a pungent musty smell. The dilapidated furniture was overturned and seemed to be silently telling the story of the suffering that had once taken place here.
"You've taken your medicine, why are you crying..." A cold and ruthless voice pierced the oppressive air like a sharp arrow.
As usual, the man in black appeared at the door like a ghost, steadily holding a bowl of medicine in his hand. The pungent smell of the medicine quickly filled the small space.
Li Yanran looked at the bowl of medicine, and tears welled up in her eyes instantly. "Waaaaah, I won't drink it, I've already drunk enough..." Her voice was choked with sobs, and there was a hint of desperate pleading.
For a day and a night, the bitter tonic haunted her like a nightmare. Every time she drank it, her stomach churned. Now, just the smell of it made her want to vomit.
However, the man in black's cold eyes showed no pity, and Li Yanran knew that she had no choice in this cruel situation.
She reached out with trembling hands and took the bowl of medicine, as if accepting a fate she could not escape.
She closed her eyes tightly, her brows furrowed, and forced herself to swallow the medicine, mouthful by mouthful, each mouthful feeling like she was swallowing pain and helplessness.
Li Yanran had been trapped in this dilapidated house, which resembled ruins, for a full day and night.
During this long period, tonics flooded her like an endless tide.
Each time the man in black delivered the medicine, it was like a recurring nightmare. The bitter taste, the cold eyes, and the ruthless coercion gradually numbed her mind and body.
She felt as if she were in a dark abyss, with no end, no hope, only endless torment.
But in this dark abyss, a resolute glint suddenly flashed in Li Yanran's eyes.
She realized she couldn't let fate control her like this; she had to find a way to escape this hell on earth! She knew that her being forced to drink tonics must be related to Ye Jingchu, and he would appear sooner or later.
Sure enough, a slight noise came from outside, breaking the deathly silence inside.
The sound was initially faint, like the creaking of night wind through dilapidated doors and windows, but as time went on, it grew louder and clearer.
Li Yanran's heart jumped. She stared nervously at the rickety door, her breathing becoming rapid.
Soon, the door was pushed open with a loud creak, and a tall figure appeared in the doorway.
It was early night! He stood tall and straight like a pine tree, but he exuded a chilling aura.
His gaze was sharp; after scanning the dimly lit room, it finally landed on Li Yanran.
"Your Highness, you've arrived..." Li Yanran suppressed her inner fear and tried her best to make her voice sound calm.
She slowly rose and respectfully bowed to Ye Jingchu, her body trembling slightly, revealing her inner tension. She dared not look directly into Ye Jingchu's eyes, but instead lowered her head, staring at a stain on the ground, as if it were her only support at that moment.
Ye Jingchu narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze sweeping over Li Yanran like a cold blade. "You're not afraid of me anymore, huh?"
His voice was deep and authoritative, echoing in the small space, as if every word carried immense weight, making it hard to breathe.
He slowly took a few steps forward, each step carrying a powerful sense of pressure, like a fierce cheetah closing in on its prey.
Ye Jingchu walked up to Li Yanran and looked down at her.
Suddenly, he reached out, his long, strong fingers lifting Li Yanran's chin and raising her face so she would look directly into his eyes.
Then, his hand moved to Li Yanran's neck and gradually tightened, so much so that Li Yanran could hardly breathe.
"Ah..." Li Yanran screamed reflexively, the sound of which was particularly jarring in the quiet room.
Her eyes were filled with terror, as if she saw death beckoning to her.
She struggled desperately, but her struggles seemed so futile in the face of Ye Jingchu's overwhelming power.
After a moment, Li Yanran finally came to her senses from extreme fear.
She realized that her reaction might have angered the capricious crown prince, and a wave of fear washed over her.
She hurriedly apologized to Ye Jingchu in a trembling voice, "Your Highness, I was rude. I was actually a little scared..."
Her voice was choked with sobs, and her eyes glistened with tears of fear. She dared not hide anything; in front of this devilish prince, honesty was perhaps her only way to survive.
"Oh!" Ye Jingchu raised her eyebrows slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
Li Yanran's honesty surprised him and successfully piqued his curiosity.
He released his grip on Li Yanran's neck, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"You are indeed honest, and it's understandable that you're afraid of me. Seeing how sensible you are, I, the Crown Prince, will spare your life. Go back today!"
After saying that, Ye Jingchu removed his hand from Li Yanran's neck and gently touched her neck. His cold fingers brushed against Li Yanran's skin, making her shiver involuntarily.
However, before Li Yanran could recover from her fear, Ye Jingchu suddenly moved closer to her without warning, pressed his lips to her neck, and began to suck Li Yanran's blood without hesitation.
Li Yanran's eyes widened, her face filled with terror and despair.
She could feel her blood being continuously drawn away by Ye Jingchu, the warm liquid flowing down Ye Jingchu's throat into his stomach.
With each drop of blood lost, her body grew weaker and weaker. She felt her life force slowly fading away, as if she were trapped in a dark vortex from which she could not escape.
Ye Jingchu was immersed in the power brought by his blood, and he could clearly feel his power slowly growing stronger as his blood flowed in.
It was a wonderful feeling, as if a new energy was surging within him, making him unable to stop.
But just when Li Yanran thought she was going to be drained of her blood, Ye Jingchu stopped.
He actually wanted to continue inhaling, because Li Yanran's blood had an irresistible allure for him.
However, he knew in his heart that Li Yanran was different from Li Sisi. Li Sisi was just a lowly concubine's daughter, like an ant in his eyes, and her death would not cause any ripples.
But Li Yanran was different. She was much smarter than Li Sisi. Her bright eyes and quick wit made Ye Jingchu look at her with new eyes.