I am the villain in the book

It was the hour of the Rat (11 PM - 1 AM), in the Wei Residence.

Normally, at this hour, everyone in the entire residence, from top to bottom, would have been asleep, but today, no one could sleep.

"Big Brother! Da Gui is dead! Da Gui is dead!"

While holding the sobbing little girl, Wei Changtian turned to look at Qiuyun, who was lying on the bed in a coma, and Lu Jingyao, who was beside her, as if her soul had left her body, his face as dark as ink.

Judging from the interrogation of the bandits, the mastermind behind this kidnapping was undoubtedly the Liu family.

It was estimated that their initial target should have been Lu Jingyao, with Qiuyun being an incidental target, and Wei Qiaoling an accident.

After all, the final order from the other party was "Kill the older one, release the younger one.", which showed that they were well aware of Wei Qiaoling's identity and understood the consequences of killing her.

Killing a maidservant was insignificant, killing Lu Jingyao could barely be considered an equivalent retaliation for Wei Changtian beating Liu Zongliang half to death, but killing Wei Qiaoling... that would be a completely irreconcilable situation.

Wei Xianzhi probably thought so too, so he was not so angry as to immediately rush to the Liu residence to retaliate in kind.

However, in Wei Changtian's eyes, whether it was Wei Qiaoling, Lu Jingyao, Qiuyun, or Yuan'er, they were all of equal importance.

"Lord Wei, I have done my best."

Beside the bed, the imperial physician raised his head and sighed as he looked at Wei Xianzhi.

"Alas, this young lady's internal organs have all suffered severe damage, and she is not a cultivator, so she cannot use internal energy to heal herself."

"To be honest, if she hadn't taken that life-sustaining medicine beforehand, I'm afraid she would have died a long time ago."

"However, the effect of this medicine can only last for two more hours at most."

"After two hours, if the damaged internal organs still cannot recover, then even a god will be unable to save her."

"..."

A sorrowful atmosphere filled the room.

Wei Xianzhi shook his head and was about to speak, but Lu Jingyao suddenly came back to her senses at this moment and hurriedly asked in a lost voice:

"The Imperial Palace."

"..."

Wei Xianzhi pondered for a moment, then stood up and said in a deep voice, "If that's the case, then I will make a trip to the Imperial Palace!"

"I will go with you!" Qin Caizhen also stood up.

"Okay."

Wei Xianzhi nodded, then reached out and patted Wei Changtian's shoulder.

"Take good care of your sister and Jingyao."

After giving a word of advice, he and Qin Caizhen left in a hurry, seemingly heading straight to the Imperial Palace to see the Emperor.

A Commander of the Suspended Mirror Division, plus a Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Net Sect, actually went to the Imperial Palace in the middle of the night to beg the Emperor for medicine for a maidservant.

Hearing this at first glance was undoubtedly very touching, but Wei Changtian understood very well in his heart—

Wei Xianzhi and Qin Caizhen's entry into the palace was just an excuse to ask for medicine to put pressure on Ning Yongnian.

Moreover, in addition to this, Wei Changtian always had a vague feeling.

This medicine will not be obtained.

At least, if he were sitting on the dragon throne, he would not take out this medicine.

Alas, I hope Ning Yongnian's thoughts are different from his own...

He sighed inwardly, then looked at Lu Jingyao, who was already anxiously waiting at the door for the divine medicine to be delivered, and the system interface appeared in his mind.

【Mica Ganoderma: Elixir (Heavenly Grade), reshapes the body, can cure all diseases, 400 points】

400, he had earned a total of 180 points after killing monsters a few days ago, still 220 points short.

Quite a bit short.

Wei Changtian gently handed Wei Qiaoling, who had cried herself to sleep in his arms, to Yuan'er, and then walked to the bed and silently looked at Qiuyun, who was barely breathing.

Her eyes were lightly closed, her face was bloodless, and even her lips were pale.

Unlike Yuan'er, who would occasionally act a little temperamental, Qiuyun was always hardworking, obedient, and compliant.

Even when cheating at cards, she would not hesitate to stand on his side.

He had originally promised to find time to give her and Yuan'er a proper status, but he had forgotten about it because he was busy...

Damn the Liu family...

Wei Changtian gritted his teeth and took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.

And at this moment, a blood-stained dress piled in the corner attracted his attention.

This was Qiuyun's clothes, which should have been taken off just now for treatment, and there seemed to be a crumpled piece of Xuan paper, mostly stained red with blood, inside.

What is this? Isn't Qiuyun illiterate?

Wei Changtian suspiciously pulled out the Xuan paper and unfolded it in his palm.

And when he saw the crooked, small characters written on it, he was immediately stunned.

【Dedicated to Qiuyun and Yuan'er】

【In Misty Valley, the wind melts the skillful tailoring, Qiuyun presents it to the Jade Terrace.】

【The thread of mortal fate is sometimes broken, let it come and go in the blue sea and sky.】

These worm-crawling small characters were not from Wei Changtian's hand, but they had some similarities.

It was estimated that Qiuyun had left the "genuine" copy he wrote to Yuan'er, and then she had copied a copy word by word.

The entire poem, including the title, had a total of thirty-four characters, and only the two characters "Qiuyun" were particularly neat.

Because the only two characters that Qiuyun could write were her own name.

"Huff..."

After reading this little poem back and forth several times, Wei Changtian smoothed out the Xuan paper, folded it well, and slowly placed it next to Qiuyun's pillow.

"Wang Er."

"Young Master, I am here."

"Prepare the carriage, I'm going to the Suspended Mirror Division."

Wei Changtian didn't even turn his head: "Also, you go to the Imperial Palace right now."

"I don't care what method you use, as long as you find out that my father has not obtained the Mica Ganoderma, immediately notify me with the Mother-Child Jade."

"Yes."

Wang Er did not say any nonsense or ask any questions, and turned to leave the room.

Lu Jingyao, who had been standing at the door waiting for the Mica Ganoderma, ran over in a hurry after hearing these words, and asked in a panic with a crying voice:

"Husband, what, what are you going to do?"

"The Emperor won't give us the Mica Ganoderma?"

"Qiuyun, she won't die, will she!"

"Husband, say something..."

"..."

Compared to others who were still considering the impact of this kidnapping on the overall situation, Lu Jingyao's thoughts were very simple.

She didn't even want to know who had kidnapped them, her mind was full of only Qiuyun's safety.

Although she often got angry at Qiuyun for always helping Wei Changtian when playing cards.

Although she would occasionally be jealous when she saw Qiuyun walking into Wei Changtian's room late at night.

Although Qiuyun was illiterate and knew nothing about the four arts, she had almost no common language with her except for playing cards...

But it was the life and death of such a maidservant that made her heart hang in her throat.

Lu Jingyao could only rely on Wei Changtian, so she was especially afraid of hearing a negative answer, or silence.

"Husband, say something! Qiuyun, she won't die, right!"

"Tell me..."

"Please, tell me..."

The moonlight was hazy, and chrysanthemums filled the city.

Lu Jingyao desperately grabbed the corner of Wei Changtian's clothes, asking again and again in an almost pleading tone.

Until a voice, although not loud, but full of trust, sounded in her ear.

"Don't worry, Qiuyun, she will be fine."