Shen Jingxian's initial feeling was surprise.
Then it was understanding.
Afterward, it was pain.
She was surprised at how quickly the antidote was made, in less than an hour... maybe.
She understood, indeed, in the original text it wasn't so easy to get rid of, and her eyes weren't blinded, so now her eyes wouldn't be blind either.
She was in pain, so annoyed! She didn't want to go to school! She didn't want to meet the male and female leads!!
The Emperor was very pleased, hurriedly asking people to present the medicine and ordered a generous reward for the Imperial Hospital.
However, unexpectedly, no one in the entire Imperial Hospital dared to accept the reward, because the antidote was not developed by them, but was willingly handed over by the assassin.
Through the statements of the Imperial Physicians and guards, Shen Jingxian learned the story of how they obtained the antidote.
Initially, the assassin in the Heavenly Prison did not target Shen Jingxian, but Wen Ranchen.
He had applied a toxin capable of blinding eyes on his palm, dealt with all unrelated people, and was just waiting for Wen Ranchen to appear so he could restrain and blind him.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, Shen Jingxian suddenly appeared in his world, like a little sun, illuminating his gloomy life and warming his cold body.
The assassin's original words were, there's a kind of person, from the first glance, you know they're someone you must protect with your life for eternity.
Shen Jingxian shivered.
No... it can't be that exaggerated, why do these people always want to die for her, even the master just now.
She!
Is!
Just!
A!
Child!
Ah!
The Imperial Physicians continued, after the assassin said this, he willingly took out the antidote and expressed immense regret.
Originally, he only intended to blind Wen Ranchen's eyes, but seeing his little sun cry so sadly, he couldn't help but step forward to wipe the princess's tears, only to realize too late that his hands still had poison, and before he could react, the princess's eyes were blind.
Just as he wanted to detoxify the princess, a guard picked up the princess and ran, leaving him no choice but to chase after them.
After chasing most of the street, he was finally discovered by a slow-running guard, and after a series of explanations, he managed to get himself into the Heavenly Prison, thus having the opportunity to offer the antidote.
"A bunch of useless fools!" The Emperor's anger flared up again.
Originally, he thought those people, although inadequate at protecting the princess, at least caught the assassin. Who would have thought, even when the assassin came to them, they didn't notice and only moved to capture him after being reminded. What kind of good-for-nothings was he raising!
"Everyone who went out with the princess today shall be sent to the borderlands to train for three years before returning to the capital!"
After dealing with the negligent guards, the Emperor realized a serious issue, if he dismissed the guards, who would protect the princess.
Thus, the Emperor issued another decree to select capable individuals from the Royal Family to protect the princess!
Shen Jingxian didn't express any opinion, believing that expressing any opinion would be futile.
She lay on the bed in desolation, waiting for the Emperor to finish fussing and apply the detoxifying ointment to her.
Ugh, so annoying.
However, the poison was very potent, and even with the antidote applied, it would take five days to gradually neutralize, with a full recovery around the tenth day.
Which meant Shen Jingxian could lie in bed for another ten days.
Thank you, my joy has returned.
Shen Jingxian's initially gloomy mood gradually brightened under the tender consolations of the Empress and Emperor.
Especially when she realized that after she became blind, the Empress and Emperor, who already doted on her excessively, became even more indulgent. At this point, Shen Jingxian seriously suspected that even if she wanted the kingdom, her Emperor father would immediately agree.
Shen Jingxian was quite mischievous.
The more she thought about it, the more plausible it seemed, so she couldn't help but test it, "Father, once my eyes are better, can I become Emperor like you?"
Shen Jingxian couldn't see the Emperor's expression at the moment, but she was sure she heard the sound of flesh hitting flesh, guessing blindly that the Empress slapped the Emperor.
Then, she heard the Emperor's reply, "Of course, Yi Fen can do whatever she wants, everything of Father's will be yours in the future."
Wow, really!
Honestly, Shen Jingxian didn't understand what kind of charm she had to completely enchant this wise Emperor.
First changing the national surname, now wanting to give her the kingdom, it was utterly absurd.
Perhaps, this is the power of the plot.
Shen Jingxian forced a smile and spoke toward where the Emperor had just spoken, "Father, don't lie to me, Yi Fen knows, a princess can't be Emperor, only our brothers can."
After saying this, Shen Jingxian realized something was off, why did it feel a bit manipulative? That wasn't her intention.
Oh no, she had a bad feeling.
Sure enough, the Empress and Emperor became worried sick, especially the Emperor, who immediately promised that as long as she wanted, as long as she studied well at the Imperial College, the throne wouldn't necessarily have to pass to the princes.
It almost sounded like he was ready to hand over the throne to her immediately.
Shen Jingxian quickly changed the subject, the topic was too dangerous.
Outside the door.
"Don't tell Father or Mother that I've been here."
"Yes, Second Prince."
...
After Shen Jingxian went blind, she suddenly found the world very boring.
Originally, this world was boring enough without phones or computers, and now being blind made it even worse.
Unable to see the architecture of this fictional dynasty, unable to wander around, she could only enjoy good food, lying in bed.
It was at this moment that Shen Jingxian suddenly felt lucky that her eyes could still recover, if she were really like this for a lifetime, perhaps it would be worse than death.
Only after being truly blind can one understand the pain of blindness.
On the third day of Shen Jingxian's monotonous and boring days, the Empress mysteriously told her that a little companion had arrived to keep her company.
Shen Jingxian was puzzled, her adorable little face was irresistibly charming even with her eyes closed, making one want to pinch it.
She tilted her head and asked, "Who is it?"
A peer?
Her only peer seemed to be the little chubby boy she befriended through cakes.
"It's the legitimate son of the National Guardian General, called Wen Ranchen, who was originally the target of the assassin. In a way, Yi Fen is his benefactor."
Oh gosh!
Shen Jingxian gasped.
Good heavens, this couldn't be happening!
"No, no, I couldn't possibly have saved him, nor does he need saving from me."
The Empress was puzzled why Shen Jingxian would say such things but didn't ask immediately. She merely added, "Ranchen is really grateful to you, and he's been wanting to thank you face-to-face these past few days, so Mother brought him here."
Shen Jingxian, "Oh."
Wait, what did Mother just say?
Shen Jingxian realized something and felt it was absurd.
So, the male lead was saved by her, the big villain, and even came to thank her? Was this a joke?
"Wen Ranchen from the General Mansion greets the Princess, I'm here today to thank the Princess for her kindness."