Meng Zizai said, "Actually, there is no need to be anxious, Lord Hu. Even if we cannot find the Dark Nether Ice Toad, the bee venom afflicting the princess will not endanger her life for the time being. I have another way to save her."
Hu Xiaotian bowed deeply to Meng Zizai. "Please save her, Mister Meng."
Meng Zizai smiled. "Naturally, I will spare no effort for Her Highness. However, although I know how to treat her, it would be inappropriate for me to do so myself. Her Highness is an unmarried maiden. I fear this is something you must undertake personally, Lord Hu."
Hu Xiaotian said, "You mean...?"
Meng Zizai said, "Without the Dark Nether Ice Toad, our only option is Palace-Shifting Blood Exchange. You must use internal power to force the poisoned blood out of Princess Yongyang's body. You and Her Highness are betrothed, Lord Hu, and your internal power should be sufficient for the task. However, you may have to take a certain risk."
Hu Xiaotian's heart sank. He was certainly not afraid to risk himself for Qiqi; he simply did not trust Meng Zizai. How could he know the man was not deliberately laying a trap for him to walk into? Yet if he showed his suspicions now, everyone would merely think he clung to life and feared death, unwilling to risk himself to save Qiqi. Hu Xiaotian smiled faintly. "For Her Highness, I would not hesitate even to sacrifice my life, much less take a little risk."
Hearing this, those around him began to view the future Imperial Son-in-Law somewhat differently. They felt this fellow had not become engaged to the princess merely for political advantage. It seemed he truly did have feelings for her.
Meng Zizai said, "I will explain the treatment to you