Seeing the guard's retreating form, the crowd was still immersed in the tension and excitement from before. Their hearts couldn't calm down, but they still felt like something was missing.
"Your Highness, let's hurry and send mufei back. Mufei's still poisoned, you need to find a doctor to take a look!" Murong Wanru was very anxious.
But these words made Han Yunxi feel awkward. She was clearly a poison doctor, but was Murong Wanru treating her like air?
But Grand Concubine Yi actually nodded as well. "Feiye, let's go back. Hurry and find mufei a powerful poison doctor. Mufei's throat hurts."
Long Fei Ye didn't reply, but supported Grand Concubine Yi to leave. Han Yunxi Cold looked on. She didn't mind Grand Concubine Yi and Murong Wanru, but seeing Long Fei Ye's retreating form made her feel like an outsider from head to toe. An indescribable sense of loss crept into her heart.
All right, they'd always been a family. She was an outsider.
When Madame Li poisoned her, her detox system hadn't alerted her. Either Madame Li was tricking people, or the poison really was a secret. If it was a secret poison, Han Yunxi would like to see what kind of powerful poison doctor Grand Concubine Yi could find in the capital to treat her.
Grand Concubine Yi, Murong Wanru, you've thrown rocks at me when I'm down because of the Han Family matters and the bet. You better not beg me for help one day!
Just as Han Yunxi was about to send them off with narrowed eyes, Long Fei Ye suddenly turned his head and asked Cold, "Han Yunxi, you're still not leaving?"
Han Yunxi's heart gave a lurch. What a familiar phrase!
He'd only said it to her once, when they went to pay respects to the empress dowager. But for some reason, she felt like it was extremely familiar, like she hadn't been abandoned.
Han Yunxi gave a start before she suddenly laughed. "Your Highness, chenqie still has a bet to take care of. I can't leave for now."
As soon as she said this, Mu Liuyue, who had been staring blankly at Long Fei Ye, suddenly woke up and looked at Han Yunxi.
A bet!
That's right, there was still the bet!
Everyone who wanted more finally remembered that there was still the bet. They had all been frightened by Mrs. Li and had forgotten about it. No wonder they felt that something was missing.
Han Yunxi admitted that she was a bad person. Mu Liuyue, an eye for an eye. Since you are heartless to me, don't blame me for being unjust to you!
Afraid that Long Fei Ye would leave, Han Yunxi hurriedly added, "Your Highness, Miss Liuyue made a bet with chenqie. If she loses, she has to honor the bet."
"Your Highness, let's go back. Mother's health is more important," Murong Wanru advised in a low voice. After all, she and Mu Liuyue were allies in this matter.
But Long Fei Ye didn't seem to hear her. In a low voice, he ordered Chu Xifeng to send Grand Concubine Yi back before turning to leave.
Murong Wanru was puzzled. His Highness usually didn't like to join in on these kinds of excitement, so why was he interested today?
But looking at Mu Liuyue, she couldn't help even if she wanted to. She could only leave with Grand Concubine Yi first.
Seeing Long Fei Ye walk over, Mu Liuyue's heart gradually sank. She felt unwell all over!
In the past, she'd dearly wished to see this man again, even if it was just for a second longer. But now she only wanted to find a hole to crawl into.
"What kind of bet?" Long Fei Ye asked mildly, finally looking straight at Mu Liuyue.
On one side, Mu Qingwu slapped his forehead. He knew his little sister was done for. His Highness Duke of Qin had long said he was interested in the bet. Wasn't he just asking the obvious?
Mu Liuyue's head couldn't get any lower, her face burning as if on fire.
She'd always dreamed of getting His Highness Duke of Qin's attention. No matter if it was her face or figure, she'd always taken care of it and dressed herself up. All these years, she'd been strict with herself, hoping to leave a good impression when His Highness Duke of Qin looked at her.
But … but now was her most wretched and embarrassing moment.
Not only was she stupid enough to be used by the culprit, she was stupid enough to make a bet with Han Yunxi. This … let her vomit blood and die!
How could she be so useless and stupid? She'd lost all face!
Heavens, what would His Highness Duke of Qin think of her?
"We bet on whether chenqie could uncover the culprit behind the poison within a month. There's still three days until the deadline. Chenqie wins," Han Yunxi said with a smug smile.
She'd finally won, so of course she had to laugh to her heart's content.
Mu Liuyue's hands clenched into fists as she listened. She cursed in her heart, Han Yunxi, you slut!
Unexpectedly, Han Yunxi continued to laugh. "Your Highness, the loser has to take off her outer clothes and run around Xuanwu Street."
Sob sob …
Mu Liuyue finally couldn't take it anymore. She reached out and tugged on Mu Qingwu's sleeve, pleading for help. "Big Brother …"
Mu Qingwu's brows furrowed. Although he hadn't been biased towards his sister during the investigation and had been very fair, he still hesitated in the face of this kind of bet.
Taking off her outer clothes and running around was too much. If she took off her outer clothes and ran around, she'd lose all her reputation. If Liuyue really did this, how could she continue to live? How could she establish herself in the capital's social circle? How could she get married?
Moreover, even the General's residence's reputation would be lost because of her.
Mu Qingwu hesitated for a moment before speaking in a serious tone, "Esteemed Princess Consort, Your Highness, Liuyue is still young and doesn't know any better. This matter concerns a girl's reputation and will affect her entire life. I hope that you can give her a way out and let her off this time."
Han Yunxi knew that Mu Qingwu would plead for leniency. She looked coldly at Mu Liuyue's little hand that was tightly clutching onto Mu Qingwu's sleeve. Her lips curled into a trace of disdain.
Some people were very unyielding, while others were very flexible.
If Mu Liuyue was a little braver, a little more responsible, and stubbornly kept her promise, she would actually be lenient. If Mu Liuyue didn't rely on Mu Qingwu and begged her herself, perhaps she would be soft-hearted. But this girl didn't have the backbone to keep her promise, so she couldn't lower herself to beg her.
This kind of girl, she really didn't know what she was proud of.
Han Yunxi had won this bet beautifully, but it wasn't easy. If she let Mu Liuyue off just because Mu Qingwu pleaded for leniency, she would be letting herself down.
It had to be known that if she hadn't won today, no one would have pleaded for leniency for her. Her ending would have been even worse than Mu Liuyue's.
Mu Liuyue dared to make such a big scene, so she had to pay the price!
"A bet is a bet, how can it be treated as a game?" Han Yunxi mercilessly asked back.
Big brother had already pleaded, what else did she want! Mu Liuyue was angry. She was about to refute, but Mu Qingwu stopped her. Mu Qingwu gritted his teeth and said, "Esteemed Princess Consort ….."
Who knew that as soon as he opened his mouth, Han Yunxi would cut him off and ask, "Young General, could it be that the people from your General's Estate will go back on their word like this?"
Mu Qingwu was such a straightforward person, how could he endure this kind of questioning? He really wanted to answer Han Yunxi with a magnanimous "No". If it was him, no matter what the bet was, no matter what the consequences were, he would definitely fulfill it to the end. However, this was his little sister's matter. For the sake of his little sister's fate, he could only endure it.
After hesitating for a moment, he threw caution to the wind. He ignored Han Yunxi and looked towards Long Fei Ye, "Your Highness Duke of Qin, Liuyue is still a virgin, you absolutely can't do this! This humble subject begs Your Highness to reconsider! "
When Mu Liuyue heard this, her heart was slightly happy. She knew that her big brother was using the General's Estate's face to beg the Duke of Qin. No matter what, the General's Estate's position in the court couldn't be underestimated. At least compared to other people, the Duke of Qin would give her more face.
Finally seeing a glimmer of hope, she wasn't as flustered as before. Instead, she was a bit expectant. She always knew that among the Duke of Qin's many admirers, she was the one who had the highest chance of winning his favor.
Long Fei Ye looked thoughtfully at Mu Qingwu and said indifferently, "Take off her outer clothes and run through the streets? Who suggested this? "
When she heard this, Mu Liuyue was overjoyed. Heavens, if His Highness Duke of Qin asked this, then there must be hope, right? Otherwise, with his temperament, he would have rejected it immediately.
As if she had been reborn, Mu Liuyue hurriedly raised her head, her face beaming with happiness. "Your Highness, it was esteemed wangfei who suggested this, not me!"
Unexpectedly, Long Fei Ye disdainfully glanced at her and retorted Coldly, "Since you agreed to a bet, you must accept your loss. What else is there to say?"
This …
At this moment, Mu Liuyue immediately fell back onto her heels. Her entire body seemed to have been sucked dry of air. She went limp and paralyzed, her tears uncontrollably gushing out.
His Highness Duke of Qin actually … actually disdained her like this. He actually didn't give the General's Estate any face.
If you agree to a bet, you must accept your loss. Did he want her to fulfill her promise to take off her clothes and run through the streets? Did he want to watch helplessly as her chastity was destroyed?
As it turned out, in his eyes, she wasn't worth mentioning at all. She was dispensable. As it turned out, the family she was most proud of, the General's Estate, was also insignificant in his eyes.
"Sob, sob …"
Finally, Mu Liuyue cried out loud. All of her fantasies, all of her hopes were shattered.
What could be more tragic than being treated like dirt by the man you've secretly loved for so many years?
She couldn't bear this kind of blow no matter what!
"No! I don't want it! I don't want it! "She wailed as she frantically tugged at Mu Qingwu's clothes.
However, Long Fei Ye didn't even look at her as he turned to leave.
"Miss Liuyue, in front of His Highness Duke of Qin and so many people, you can't go back on your word. There are still three days, so you should think about it carefully!"
Han Yunxi cheerfully left these words behind, then hurriedly turned to chase after Long Fei Ye, leaving Mu Liuyue crying and wailing behind her …
Long Fei Ye really was heartless. He hurt her so deeply, but he didn't feel anything and just left.
Han Yunxi couldn't help but wonder if everyone who liked him would be hurt by his coldness and heartlessness.
After finally catching up with him, Han Yunxi obediently walked beside him. Just as she was about to open her mouth to thank him, Long Fei Ye said indifferently, "You're still not going back?"
Uh … Han Yunxi then realized that they were walking in the direction away from the Duke of Qin's residence.
"You … aren't going back?" Han Yunxi asked without rhyme or reason.
Unexpectedly, Long Fei Ye stopped in his tracks and glanced at her. Without a word, his figure disappeared in a flash.
This guy!
Fine, where did he go? How could he explain to her? He must be going to the Solitary Garden to interrogate Han Ruoxue and dispose of Madam Li's corpse, right?
Han Yunxi glanced back at the crowd that hadn't dispersed yet before remembering Seventh Madame and little Yi 'er. She quickly ran towards the justice courts' back doors. Seventh Madame, ah, please don't let anything happen to you. Now that the two branches of the Han Family are gone, there's only you and little Yi 'er left!
Fortunately, Seventh Madame's injuries weren't serious, just a light concussion.
Han Yunxi personally escorted Seventh Madame and little Yi 'er back to the Han Estate and took care of a few matters there. She hadn't slept all night and was planning to rest when someone from the Duke of Qin's estate arrived, saying that Murong Wanru was urgently looking for her.
If Murong Wanru was looking for her at this time, then Grand Concubine Yi must really have been poisoned. Moreover, the poison doctors couldn't cure her.
Han Yunxi was amused!
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