TFWYH – Chapter 705 Recovery of Mind

“You’re a good woman indeed,” the Emperor said, a trace of amusement flashing through his eyes before disappearing again.

He then rose to his feet.

“In that case, come with me. I shall take you to see Ronglan.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor, ten thousand years of life to Your Majesty!”

Jiang Shi was overwhelmed with emotion, tears streaming down her face as she repeatedly expressed her gratitude.

After taking a few steps, the Emperor seemed to remember something and turned to Su Xi.

“Your name is Su Xi, correct? Find a hooded cloak. Jiang Shi’s face is identical to Gu Shi’s. If others see her, it could easily lead to unnecessary complications.”

“…”

Find your own damn hood!

Su Xi cursed inwardly, so furious she felt like she was about to explode.

But this was the Emperor.

The Emperor.

Swallowing her grievances, Su Xi went to find a hooded cloak.

Meanwhile, her inner self was wailing in despair.

Jiang Shi is going to die. I failed to protect her, so I’m going to die too.

Ling Yu and Tang Wan will definitely chop me to pieces!

Definitely!

…

The Emperor brought Jiang Shi with him to the Second Prince’s residence.

When Vice Commander Wan saw the Emperor, his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

He had never imagined that the Emperor would secretly leave the palace just for Huangfu Ronglan.

He did not even have time to send word ahead. Instead, he immediately ushered the Emperor inside.

At that moment, Huangfu Ronglan had already received two bags of blood, and she was gradually regaining consciousness.

When Yuanyuan noticed Ronglan’s eyelashes fluttering and saw her slowly open her eyes, she became so excited that tears nearly spilled out.

“She’s awake! The Young Lady is awake!”

Awake?

Instantly, the three princes and Tang Wan crowded around the bed.

Huangfu Yi even pushed Yuanyuan aside and sat beside Ronglan, gazing at her eagerly. Yet his voice was incomparably gentle.

“Ronglan, you’re awake?”

“You…”

Huangfu Ronglan stared at the face before her. It looked much older than the one in her memories.

After hesitating for a long while, she uncertainly called out,

“Father?”

“Yes, it’s Father!”

Huangfu Yi’s eyes immediately reddened with tears.

“Ronglan, you still remember me?”

He continued anxiously,

“Ronglan, how are you feeling? Is there anywhere that hurts?”

“I… don’t have any strength…”

“Then you—”

“Second Prince, please step aside for a moment.”

Seeing that Huangfu Yi couldn’t get to the important questions, Tang Wan simply moved him aside and took over.

“Young Lady, do you remember me?”

“I…”

Huangfu Ronglan studied Tang Wan for quite some time before nodding.

“I remember. You often came to visit me… and Yuanyuan…”

She then shifted her gaze to Yuanyuan, a faint smile appearing on her lips.

“Yuanyuan took very good care of me. She was always by my side.”

Tang Wan continued,

“So, you remember what happened during the years when you were mentally impaired?”

Huangfu Ronglan nodded weakly.

“I remember… and yet I don’t.”

“Sometimes, I was actually clear-headed. But… those moments never lasted long, and no one was willing to listen to what I had to say…”

After listening to Huangfu Ronglan’s account, everyone finally understood.

During all those years of mental impairment, she had initially alternated between periods of lucidity and confusion.

As time passed, however, the moments when she was clear-minded became fewer and fewer.

To put it simply, it was as though her consciousness had been trapped inside her own body.

She could clearly feel happiness, anger, sorrow, pain, and everything happening around her.

She knew exactly what others were doing to her.

Yet she could neither control her body nor direct her thoughts.

She had wanted to resist.

But her mind had gradually become slower and more sluggish.

Tang Wan said,

“May I examine you again?”

“Please do.”

Huangfu Ronglan obediently cooperated with Tang Wan’s examination, carefully answering every question she was asked.

After a long while, Tang Wan finally arrived at a conclusion.

Turning toward Huangfu Yi, she said,

“Congratulations, Second Prince. The Young Lady’s mind has fully recovered.”

“That’s wonderful!”

The burden Huangfu Yi had carried in his heart for years finally lifted.

The way he looked at Huangfu Ronglan was filled with boundless tenderness.

“Ronglan… you’ve suffered so much all these years.”