Chapter 1744 - 804: Jade Hand Poison Master’s Discovery

Chapter 1744: Chapter 804: Jade Hand Poison Master’s Discovery

Lan Chuchu lowered her head and saw red seeping out beneath her.

Her pupils suddenly constricted as she recalled the scene when she gave birth to her first monster.

"My child, my child!"

As soon as Hong Mingyue saw Lan Chuchu’s condition, she knew her pregnancy was unstable and she was likely going into premature labor.

The heavens truly were helping her. As long as the child in this Divine Consort’s belly died, her own child would become Xi Jiuye’s one and only offspring.

"What’s going on?"

Just as Hong Mingyue was secretly rejoicing, a figure darted out—Lan Cang arrived, bringing the Jade Hand Poison Master with him.

When he saw Lan Chuchu’s state, Lan Cang’s expression changed drastically.

"Lan’er! What’s wrong with you?" Lan Cang strode forward, saw Hong Mingyue blocking the way, and kicked out, "Get lost, you blind thing. Jade Hand Poison Master, why aren’t you coming over to take a look at Lan’er?"

In his panic, Lan Cang ignored the need to avoid others’ eyes and scooped Lan Chuchu into his arms, heading straight into the Divine Palace.

Hong Mingyue had taken a kick from Lan Cang; fortunately it hadn’t hit anywhere vital, but she was left disheveled and seething with resentful energy.

"Miss Ming Yue, are you all right?"

The two Divine Generals escorting Hong Mingyue helped her back to her feet.

They had never expected the Divine Consort to suddenly go into labor.

"Who was that man just now? Why is he so close to the Divine Consort?"

Hong Mingyue asked with feigned curiosity.

"That was Main God Lan Cang. He’s the Divine Consort’s elder brother. He must have been anxious just now, so he accidentally offended you, Miss. You don’t need to take it to heart."

The Divine General explained truthfully.

Elder brother?

What kind of person was Hong Mingyue? Back in the early days on the Qing Province Continent and the Ancient Nine Provinces, the men she toyed with numbered in the hundreds if not the thousands.

She knew a man’s gaze and mannerisms all too well.

That anxious look on Lan Cang’s face just now, and his actions—how did he and Lan Chuchu look anything like siblings?

Moreover, with Xi Jiuye away, Lan Cang as a man, even if he were truly Lan Chuchu’s brother, should have kept his distance.

It seemed this so?called brother?sister pair was worth her attention.

"Miss Ming Yue, the Divine Consort is unwell, the Divine Master isn’t here, and you still don’t have any official status. For now you can only stay in the palace maids’ quarters. Please come this way."

An older palace maid walked over.

Lan Chuchu had long since given orders to have Hong Mingyue "properly received."

For Xi Jiuye’s sake, Lan Chuchu couldn’t kill the child in Hong Mingyue’s belly, but tormenting Hong Mingyue—she was more than capable of that.

Hearing this, Hong Mingyue grew even more displeased, but she knew she had just arrived and couldn’t afford to offend Lan Chuchu, so she could only follow the palace maid into the Divine Palace.

Meanwhile, Lan Cang was carrying Lan Chuchu at full speed; by the time they reached the Divine Palace, Lan Chuchu’s skirts were soaked through with fresh blood.

"Save me, Lan Cang, you have to save me."

Lan Chuchu’s voice was weak and feeble; that carefully made?up face of hers was filled with panic.

"Jade Hand Poison Master, why aren’t you coming to look? No matter what methods you use, you must ensure Lan’er and the child in her belly survive!"

Seeing Lan Chuchu’s state, Lan Cang also realized she’d gone into premature labor.

The child in her belly had only just reached seven months. One misstep and it could easily die young.

"I can save her, but everyone must be sent out, including you."

The Jade Hand Poison Master’s face remained indifferent.

In her eyes, Lan Chuchu’s status as Divine Consort posed no difficulty at all.

"How is that possible? How am I supposed to know you won’t lay a hand on Lan’er?"

Lan Cang had already experienced the Jade Hand Poison Master’s methods and didn’t dare entrust Lan Chuchu and his own flesh and blood to her so easily.

"Lan Cang, go out."

Lan Chuchu was in agonizing pain, but even so, Lan Cang’s behavior just now had clearly already caused gossip in the palace.

If he stayed in the inner chamber any longer, rumors would inevitably reach Xi Jiuye’s ears.

Lan Cang’s face grew dark. He glanced at the Jade Hand Poison Master, then at Lan Chuchu, whose face was growing paler and paler, and could only grit his teeth and leave.

After Lan Cang left, the Jade Hand Poison Master walked to Lan Chuchu’s side. She raised her hand and tapped several fingers under Lan Chuchu’s abdomen.

Lan Chuchu instantly felt her pain lessen, and even the blood flowing between her legs stopped.

She was overjoyed inside, realizing Lan Cang hadn’t lied this time—the Jade Hand Poison Master did indeed have some skill.

But the Jade Hand Poison Master did not continue her treatment.

"Tell me, what do I need to do for you to help me safely deliver this child? This child must live."

Lan Chuchu steadied herself and spoke each word clearly.

Hong Mingyue’s appearance had set all her alarm bells ringing.

She had actually already seen through it—Hong Mingyue was not Ye Lingyue; the two women’s temperaments were worlds apart.

This Hong Mingyue might look gentle and docile, but at her core, she was the same type of person as Lan Chuchu.

Since Xi Jiuye had favored Hong Mingyue, it meant he was at least somewhat moved. In his heart, he probably still hadn’t forgotten Ye Lingyue.

If she didn’t protect this child in her belly, Hong Mingyue would rise sooner or later.

"Divine Consort, you’re much smarter than that so?called elder brother of yours. I most like dealing with smart people. I’m ninety percent confident I can keep you and your child safe, but you’ll have to agree to one condition: you must allow me to stay in the Divine Palace. I don’t intend to return to the Divine Emperor’s Heavenly Prison."

As the Jade Hand Poison Master spoke, her gaze swept quickly over a stalk of Heavenly Gang Bamboo in the corner of Lan Chuchu’s bedchamber.

Her eyes flickered with sudden astonishment, but it was quickly concealed.

"You want to stay in the Northern Territory Divine Palace? That won’t do. My imperial father won’t agree."

Lan Chuchu had originally planned to let the Jade Hand Poison Master stay in the Northern Territory Divine Palace at most two months. Once the child was successfully induced, she would immediately send her back to the Divine Emperor’s Heavenly Prison.

After all, even her own imperial father treated this woman with some wariness—she was clearly a troublesome character.

"Then it will depend on Your Ladyship’s methods. You should know, the problems with Your Ladyship’s body aren’t something that can be nursed back to health overnight."

On that face of hers, covered in ugly Demon Marks, the Jade Hand Poison Master’s lips curled, making her look rather frightening.

"You can tell I’ve been poisoned? The Desire of Love poison—can you cure it?"

Lan Chuchu was both shocked and delighted, grabbing the Jade Hand Poison Master’s hand.

The Jade Hand Poison Master paused, glanced at Lan Chuchu, then turned to look at the luxuriantly growing Heavenly Gang Bamboo to the side.

"The poison in Your Ladyship’s body is what you’re worried about? Naturally. As long as you give me a year, I can cure the poison in you."

The Jade Hand Poison Master seemed to have understood something. It appeared this Divine Consort hadn’t realized at all that the most lethal thing in her body wasn’t the Desire of Love poison.

This Divine Palace was... interesting.

"Fine, I agree. A year it is. Start now and help me give birth."

Lan Chuchu’s heart settled. In a year’s time, Brother Jiu Ye likely wouldn’t grow suspicious. Right now the most urgent matter was delivering the child in her belly, then finding a way to deal with that bitch who looked so very similar to Ye Lingyue.