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Upon hearing the words, the Empress turned her gaze to Yingzhao, who calmly replied, "Your Majesty, this rare medicine from the Western Regions was obtained by my trading party. During their journey, they encountered bandits, and only by taking this pill did one survive. Unfortunately, there were originally two pills, and now only one remains. There might be some unique formula in this that our Central Plains hasn't discovered."

The Empress nodded and let the royal physician administer the pill to the Emperor.

Xiaobai in the sea of knowledge watched as their host lied without blinking, feeling admiration.

As for the pill Yingzhao brought, it was indeed just a common tonic as the royal physician mentioned. No drug in this world can miraculously extend someone's life.

After the Emperor consumed the pill, Yingzhao discreetly instructed the system Xiaobai to infuse some energy into the Emperor's body.

In a short while, the Emperor indeed stirred awake. The royal physicians and the Empress, witnessing his awakening, could hardly conceal their overwhelming emotions.

Immediately, the chief physician approached to take the Emperor's pulse, finding that, astonishingly, his health had significantly improved in just a moment.

At this moment, the gazes of the physicians towards Ying Zhao shifted, regretting that there were only two of those magical pills, with one consumed en route. They now lacked a substantial sample for study.

After the diagnosis confirmed the Emperor's stable condition, Ying Zhao requested to depart, intending to rest at his residence. The Empress, seeing the Emperor's frailty and inability to speak, didn't refuse Ying Zhao's request.

Ying Zhao had no intention to linger in the palace. Although the system had healed the Emperor, given the severity of his initial condition, a full recovery would still take a couple of days.

As Ying Zhao left the palace, the Chief Steward personally escorted him out with the utmost respect. However, upon exiting the palace, Ying Zhao declined the carriage prepared for him, expressing a desire to walk home instead.

The attendants, following orders, did not object. The distance from the palace to the residence of the Duke of Anping wasn't too far. Ying Zhao leisurely reached halfway and then turned into a small alley.

Ensuring he was alone, he raised his voice slightly, calling out towards the right rear: "Come out; there's no need to hide."

Soon, a tall silhouette emerged hesitantly from the shadows. Ying Zhao, with a smirk, addressed the man dressed in night-clothes, Lu San, "Why disobey me? I told you not to follow. Why are you here?"

Lu San, looking concerned, replied cautiously, "My apologies, Master. But I've heard rumors that if the Emperor's condition worsened, you'd be held responsible."

Ying Zhao moved closer, looked into Lu San's eyes, and teased, "So, what would you do if I were detained in the palace?"

Taken aback, Lu San admitted he hadn't considered this; he was merely concerned for Ying Zhao's safety.

After pondering a moment, he responded resolutely, "If harm befell you, I'd risk my life to rescue you from the palace."

Touched by Lu San's unwavering stance, Ying Zhao, with softened eyes, continued, "What if you couldn't save me and it cost you your life?"

Without hesitation, Lu San affirmed, "Even if it costs me my life, I'd protect you. As long as you live, I live."

Hearing such a vow, Ying Zhao's eyes widened in realization: Lu San was implying he'd join him in death.

Overwhelmed, Ying Zhao laughed, leaving Lu San puzzled.

Lu San grew anxious, fearing he'd misspoken, but was unsure of his mistake.

To his surprise, Ying Zhao suddenly embraced him tightly, murmuring, "Did you eat honey today?"

Confused, Lu San shook his head; he hadn't had any sweets.

Ying Zhao caressed Lu San's cheek, drawing closer, and whispered, "Then why are your words so sweet? I must taste for myself..."

Without waiting for a response, Ying Zhao captured his lips. Their unspoken love mingled in their embrace. Lu San blushed but was soon lost in the moment.

After a passionate exchange, Lu San supported a weak Ying Zhao and began their journey back to the Duke of Anping's residence.

Arriving at the residence's entrance, they found the anxious Duke of Anping, Ying Shi Dao, pacing back and forth.

Relieved after examining Ying Zhao, the Duke turned his attention to Lu San, recalling he had previously instructed him to return to his room.

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