I became a fool who is married to a villain: chapter 18

Chapter 18 General Xiaogui looked at Hua Zuiyue from head to toe, still in disbelief. "Are you saying the Second Prince brought you here himself?" Hua Zuiyue's expression was one of confusion and innocence. She nodded earnestly in response to Xiaogui's question. "My husband asked me to stay here and reflect." Xiaogui: "..." Xiaogui's face twisted with an indescribable expression. He couldn't understand why the Second Prince would suddenly leave this idiot princess in such a place. Was it possible that the Second Prince hated this little idiot princess and left her here to fend for herself?  But no matter how displeased the Second Prince might be, it seemed unlikely he'd do something so outrageous. Xiaogui frowned at Hua Zuiyue, who was clearly in distress. Now that he had encountered this situation, he was unsure whether to take her back with him. He had no idea what the Second Prince was thinking, and he didn't dare to inquire further. Xiaogui's troubled thoughts were almost visible on his face. Hua Zuiyue's wide, naive eyes sparkled. "So, are you here to take me back?" Xiaogui's mouth twitched as he looked at  Hua Zuiyue, feeling a headache. Seeing his prolonged silence, Hua Zuiyue's head drooped, and she said dejectedly, "You’re not here to take me back." She sniffled, and tears began to roll down her cheeks. Xiaogui: "..." Xiaogui felt his headache intensify. As a general stationed in this harsh land, he felt utterly helpless in the face of this tearful idiot. The worst part was that this idiot had a powerful background, and he couldn't just get rid of her with a single blow. After much deliberation, Xiaogui finally decided to take Hua Zuiyue back with him. Now that he had encountered her, he couldn't leave her alone on this barren mountain. He first asked some of the guards to take Hua Zuiyue down to get something to eat, then ordered someone to send a letter to Ye Yuehui overnight. Early the next morning, he set off for the Heavenly Palace with Hua Zuiyue. Riding on the back of the divine beast, Hua Zuiyue wiped away her tears. It was time to leave that hellish place behind. Upon returning to the Heavenly Palace, Xiaogui quickly ordered Hua Zuiyue to be taken to Yuehui Palace. When she arrived, Ye Yuehui was not there. Hua Zuiyue didn't wait for him and went straight to the kitchen.  Having spent a night in the Wugu Mountain Range without a bite to eat, she was eager for a proper meal now that she was back. After eating and drinking her fill, she went to her room to catch up on sleep. Hua Zuiyue didn’t sleep long. Half asleep, she sensed a cold gaze on her. She woke abruptly and sat up, only to meet Ye Yuehui's smiling eyes. Hua Zuiyue: "!!!" She was terrified. How could he be here so suddenly? How had she not noticed him come in? Blinking in confusion, she looked at him. Ye Yuehui scrutinized her, his eyes narrowing. "How is Your Highness feeling now?" Hua Zuiyue: "???" Confused, she replied truthfully, "I feel good." "That's good," Ye Yuehui said, still calm. Ye Yuehui glanced at her meaningfully before slowly standing up. "I'm relieved that Your Highness is fine," he said, preparing to leave. Hua Zuiyue: "???" What does this big pervert mean? She shifted her body, about to speak, when she suddenly felt a tightness in her chest and a metallic taste filled her mouth. "Pfft~" A mouthful of blood spurted out without warning. Hua Zuiyue: "!!!" … The heavenly doctor arrived quickly. In the main hall of Yuehui Palace, the elderly man with a gray beard checked her pulse with a serious expression. Ye Yuehui stood beside the bed, his handsome face showing a faint look of anxiety and worry. Hua Zuiyue lay weakly on the bed, her face frighteningly pale. She was curled up, her closed eyelashes trembling slightly, and her phoenix eyes were moist and red, making her look pitiful. Hua Zuiyue wasn’t pretending; she was truly in great pain. "How is she?" Ye Yuehui asked in a deep voice, looking like a worried husband. What a joke! This guy is just a wolf in sheep's clothing! The white-bearded heavenly doctor bowed to Ye Yuehui. "Don't worry, Your Highness. The poison is not fatal. It causes severe pain and vomiting of blood, but once I prescribe the medicine, the symptoms will be relieved." So, she wasn't sick; she was poisoned? Hua Zuiyue gritted her teeth, glaring at Ye Yuehui with resentment. Ye Yuehui, seemingly oblivious to her glare, thanked the doctor. "Thank you for your trouble, Heavenly Doctor." Hua Zuiyue's teeth ached with frustration. Who would have thought this gentle-looking man was such a pervert? After the heavenly doctor left, Ye Yuehui approached her bed and asked softly, "Your Highness, are you feeling any better?" You must be kidding! Hua Zuiyue opened her eyes with difficulty, forcing a smile. "I'm...fine, thank you for your concern." "Well, that's good," Ye Yuehui said with a faint smile. "Do you know how you were poisoned?" Wasn't it you? Hua Zuiyue pursed her lips and shook her head blankly. Seeing her confusion, Ye Yuehui sneered. "No wonder you didn’t realize you were poisoned. Do you remember what you touched or ate yesterday?" Hua Zuiyue was taken aback. Judging from his tone, he hadn’t poisoned her? "Yesterday..." Hua Zuiyue thought for a moment. "I went to the kitchen, ate some snacks, and drank half a cup of fruit tea. After that, I went to bed." She lowered her head, looking like a good girl. Ye Yuehui chuckled. "You may be a fool, but at least you remember your meals." Hua Zuiyue: "..." A pervert with a venomous tongue, she thought, rolling her eyes secretly. Even a fool is better than you! You sick man! "Rest well," Ye Yuehui said, his tone gentle. "I'll find out who poisoned you." He touched her head lightly, a smile on his face, before walking away. Hua Zuiyue forced a bright smile. "My husband treats me so well." "It's good that you know," he replied with a meaningful smile before leaving. As soon as he was gone, Hua Zuiyue shuddered, rubbing the goosebumps on her arms. Mom, there's a pervert here. Weird and creepy. Outside the room, Li Luo approached Ye Yuehui. "Your Highness," Li Luo said, bowing. "I failed in my duty and allowed someone to poison Her Highness." Ye Yuehui curled his lips into a smile. "Get up, it's not your fault." "What do you mean, Your Highness?" Ye Yuehui smiled. "I let those people in intentionally. I knew about their poisoning plan." Li Luo: "!!!" No wonder he hadn’t detected anything. Li Luo was confused. "If those people wanted to harm Her Highness, why did you let them into Qinghui Palace?" "Fetch the maid back," Ye Yuehui ordered. Li Luo: "..." What does the maid have to do with this? Ye Yuehui glanced at him lazily. "She’s just a dancing clown. Good for relieving boredom." Li Luo: "..." He was getting more and more confused. "Enough about that," Ye Yuehui said. "What do you think of this little demon princess?" Why was His Highness suddenly asking this? Li Luo glanced at Ye Yuehui, whose expression was casual, as if he were merely making conversation. After a pause, Li Luo replied carefully, "The second princess is innocent and simple, docile and well-behaved." "Innocent and simple, docile and well-behaved?" Ye Yuehui chuckled softly, savoring the words. "I don't think so." If she were truly obedient and innocent, she wouldn't have dared to push the direct bloodline of the Phoenix clan into the pool. Li Luo was startled. "Your Highness, do you mean that her Highness's stupidity is just an act?" "What do you think?" Li Luo: "..." Ye Yuehui smiled, seemingly amused by a thought. Then he asked, "How do you think I treat her?" Who? The princess of the Demon Clan? Not so well! Just yesterday, His Highness sent her to the Wugu Mountains in the Eastern Wasteland, and today he watched her eat poisoned food with cold indifference. Li Luo said, "His Royal Highness is naturally good to the second princess." "Treat her well?" Ye Yuehui chuckled. "That fool often says the same thing." And she had said it more than once. He glanced at Li Luo, his gaze cold. "I didn't know that your thoughts could align with those of a fool." Li Luo: "!!!" Li Luo's heart sank, and he quickly knelt to apologize. "I am foolish for deceiving His Highness." Ye Yuehui smiled but warned, "There will be no next time." Li Luo broke out in a cold sweat. After a moment, Ye Yuehui spoke again, his patience thin. "I want to hear the truth." Li Luo, not daring to speak carelessly, cautiously chose his words. "Your Highness, given the second princess's situation, it’s hard to say anything definitive." Ye Yuehui responded lightly, "Go on." Li Luo hesitated but then spoke bravely. "I heard that demons are born with inner demons. Your Highness, please be careful with the second princess. She is a demon after all." Ye Yuehui smiled. "She is just a little clever, nothing to be afraid of." Clever? Who? The second princess? Li Luo's face was full of questions, but Ye Yuehui's expression remained inscrutable, his lips curling with a secretive smile. Ye Yuehui took a few steps, and Li Luo quickly followed. Meanwhile, Hua Zuiyue lay curled up on the bed, enduring the pain. The white-bearded heavenly doctor had prescribed the medicine, and the immortal maid from Qinghui Palace, likely under Ye Yuehui's orders, prepared it and brought it to Hua Zuiyue's room. (End of chapter)