I don't want to be the favorite concubine of this palace anymore

An Muxi sat down on the mahogany chair next to her, looking at Li Yian and saying, "Yeah, how are you doing lately? Last time I felt your pulse at Sandalwood Temple, I hadn't told you how to use the medicine when you encountered the assassin."

Li Yian smiled and said, "I feel much better now. Thank you for still worrying about my condition."

An Muxi noticed that Li Yian's face seemed to be even paler now, so she asked with concern, "Shall I take your pulse again?"

Li Yian was not so obedient this time. He just smiled and said, "No need. I feel I have recovered now. I won't bother Miss Wang anymore."

An Muxi was stunned. Why did Li Yian's tone seem a lot colder?

She asked tentatively, "Are you, oh no, His Royal Highness Prince An still angry with me? Because I concealed my identity?"

When Li Yian heard her address, he frowned slightly: "It's not because of that, but now that I know you are from the Rui Palace, it's better for you and me to keep some distance."

An Muxi sighed. So this was the reason. That was right. She was used to the social patterns of modern people and didn't pay much attention to the differences between men and women.

Fortunately, the only other men she came into contact with seemed to be Manager Sun and Li Yian.

But although she admired Li Yian's looks, she had absolutely no other thoughts. She just couldn't bear to see the handsome man die so early. She wanted to help him cure his illness.

An Muxi thought it would be better to confess her identity since everyone knew that she was from the Rui Palace.

"I am indeed from the Rui Palace. To be more precise, I am Li Rui's concubine. My real name is An Muxi."

When Li Yian heard her words, the light in his eyes gradually dimmed. It turned out that she was really the Third Emperor's woman.

An Muxi didn't notice his expression and continued, "As for why I concealed my identity and came out to sell picture books, it was actually because I needed to save money."

"You also know that it is not convenient to make my identity public, so I can only make up a pen name to write. In fact, those picture books and novels were all written by me."

Although Li Yian had some doubts before, he was still surprised to hear her honestly say that these books and sketchbooks were all created by her.

Such a talented woman was actually willing to be a concubine in the Rui Wang Mansion. This was indeed a bit unbelievable. She must really like the Third Prince.

Yes, who wouldn't like such a lively and interesting woman? I think the third brother, who has a cold personality, treated her specially last time, so he must like her.

Seeing that Li Yian remained silent, An Muxi thought he was still angry and didn't know what to say: "I know I concealed my identity, but didn't you also conceal your identity? We are at least even."

Li Yian then raised his head and looked at her and said, "Well, actually I didn't mean to hide it. I am the fourth prince of Tiansheng, Prince An. Li Rui is my third brother and the one I respect the most among my brothers."

"My mother was not of high status. She was only a noble lady when she died. She was only posthumously named a concubine. I was only five years old when my mother died. My father didn't like me either, so I was often bullied by my other brothers."

"Once, my brother the Crown Prince pushed me into a pool and I almost died. It was my third brother who saw me and had someone rescue me."

"Later, my third brother went to ask my grandmother for help. She kept me by her side, and I was able to grow up safely from then on. But when I was 14, she passed away."

An Muxi sighed softly. The royal family was truly the most ruthless place. Everyone was a victim of palace fighting. For the sake of the supreme power, there was no family affection at all.

This is the case with Li Rui and Li Yi'an, and Li Yi'an seems to be more pitiful than Li Rui. At least Li Rui is still loved by the emperor.

She asked softly, "So your lung disease is caused by not receiving prompt treatment after falling into the water as a child?"

Li Yian nodded. An Muxi saw that his mood became depressed because of recalling the past, and he looked even sickly and weak.

After quickly telling the story of the tragic childhood of the original owner of this identity, Li Yian finally calmed down a little.

An Muxi? Well, it's good to make the handsome man happy.

"Your Highness Prince An, I now understand why you were unwilling to actively treat your illness.

But I think if your mother and grandmother knew that the child they once loved so much was actually destroying his body like this, they would definitely not approve of it. "

"So you have to live a better life for yourself to comfort the people in the underworld. I believe they all hope that you can live a good life, don't they?"

An Muxi felt that her life was too difficult. Not only did she have to cure her physical illness, but she also had to cure her mental illness. She couldn't figure out what kind of woman would be able to soothe the heart of such a sickly and beautiful man in the future.

Li Yian felt a little embarrassed that a man like him had to be so shy to get treatment, so he finally walked to the seat next to An Muxi, sat down, and stretched out his arm.

An Muxi finally smiled, then lowered her fingers and began to take his pulse.

After a while, An Muxi withdrew her hand, looked at him helplessly and said, "Didn't you continue to take the medicine last week?"

Li Yian didn't say anything, but just acquiesced. An Muxi had no choice but to pick up the paper and pen on his desk and write down a prescription and handed it to Li Yian.

"This prescription is written based on your current condition. You take it for a week first. I'll come and see you next week. If I don't come or you're away for something, you can continue taking it."

"I know you're doing this to avoid suspicion, but don't worry. I don't think Li Rui will be angry with you."

Li Rui: God won’t be angry. I almost want to beat him up.

An Muxi added: "Besides, we are a partnership, you don't have to think so much."

Li Yian clenched his fists in his sleeves, feeling a little uncomfortable. This was the only woman who had made his heart beat in his eighteen years of life, and he didn't expect that she was his third brother's woman.

It seems that I am destined to be lonely all my life!

But he still smiled and said, "I understand, but I'll still call you Miss Wang from now on. I'll keep it a secret for you."

An Muxi was startled and laughed. It seemed that Li Yian was finally happy. She nodded quickly and said, "Thank you very much, Mr. Li. I'm going to find Shopkeeper Sun to settle the account. I'll take my leave now."

Li Yian nodded, watched her disappear in front of him, and took out a white silk handkerchief embroidered with a duck-like pattern from his sleeve.

This was her handkerchief that he had secretly collected in the Sandalwood Temple last time. Now it could only serve as a solace for his longing for her.

An Muxi found the shopkeeper Sun, who handed over the accounting of the counter to his son Sun Tang and took out last week's account book for An Muxi to review.

An Muxi was extremely happy. Last week, the direct sales volume reached 489 copies. It seemed that the picture book had completely opened up the market in the imperial capital.

Shopkeeper Sun took out a silver note of four hundred and fifty taels, handed it to An Muxi, and said with a smile: "This is the share from last week. I'll just make it an even number for you. I just happen to have something else to discuss with you."

An Muxi took the banknote and put it away, then asked curiously, "If Shopkeeper Sun has anything to say, just say it."