Han Yunxi angrily left the palace and returned to Leisurely Cloud Pavilion. She almost bumped into Zhao mama who was walking towards her.
"Esteemed wangfei, you … what happened to you?" Zhao mama asked with concern. Of course, she knew that esteemed wangfei had just returned from His Highness's place.
Han Yunxi had a belly full of anger and wanted to go upstairs without saying anything. Zhao mama hurriedly stopped her, "Esteemed wangfei, there's a letter for you!"
At this time, Han Yunxi stopped in her tracks.
Letter?
Who would write to her? In this world, she didn't seem to have any friends who wrote to her.
"Esteemed wangfei, which friend wrote to you?" Zhao mama asked curiously. This letter was delivered by a child and there was only five words on the envelope: "To Qin Wangfei". There was no other information.
Zhao mama was a very curious old lady, but in the end, she didn't have the guts to open it privately.
Seeing Zhao mama's curiosity, Han Yunxi casually snatched the envelope and went upstairs without saying a word.
Who wrote to her?
Han Yunxi was very curious. Who knew that when she opened it, she would find that it was from Gu Beiyue. He wanted to meet her at Ming Xiang Teahouse tomorrow afternoon.
That fellow should have left the palace!
With that fellow's personality, if it wasn't for business, he would definitely use this method to ask her out. Only, did he want to meet her for a private matter?
Alright, she would know when she went tomorrow. At this time, Han Yunxi didn't have the heart to think too much. She walked to the window and looked at the brightly lit palace. Her heart felt stifled again.
That hateful Long Fei Ye, why was he so fierce? She waited for him for three days and was met with a fierce response. He had clearly promised her, so couldn't she ask a few more questions to clarify things?
Now that the Han family was indeed doing well, he had better ensure that the Han family would continue to do well. Otherwise, sooner or later, she would return the fierce response.
That night, Han Yunxi was destined to lose sleep.
The next day, she woke up at dawn and sat in the courtyard to make tea. Not long after, she saw Long Fei Ye about to leave.
"Cough cough!"
She deliberately coughed a few times. Long Fei Ye really stopped and turned around to look at her.
"Your Highness, would you like to have a cup of tea?" She asked calmly, as if nothing had happened last night.
However, Long Fei Ye refused without thinking. "No need."
After saying that, he put on his cloak and hurried out, as if he had something urgent to attend to.
Han Yunxi still maintained a leisurely expression. However, as soon as Long Fei Ye's back disappeared, her eyes slowly narrowed.
This guy!
She had already taken the initiative to give in. What else did this fellow want? Couldn't he just sit down and have a good talk with her? If the Han Family's matter was really difficult to deal with, she could understand and think of a solution together, right?
She already knew about the spy, so what else was there to hide from her? If he left in a hurry, would it still be because of the spy case?
Han Yunxi had always been a strong-willed person. Perhaps Long Fei Ye was the only one who could anger her.
While she was huffing and puffing, she saw Chu Xifeng pass by. Han Yunxi immediately called out, "Chu Xifeng, come here."
Chu Xifeng immediately appeared in front of her. "Esteemed wangfei, what orders do you have?"
"Has His Highness been at the Solitary Enclosure or the palace these days? How's the progress on the spy case? "Han Yunxi asked seriously.
Chu Xifeng found himself in a difficult position. Although he was His Highness Duke of Qin's personal guard, he didn't know everything about the man. Moreover, even if he did, he couldn't speak carelessly!
Keeping one's mouth shut was the most important profession for a servant.
"To reply esteemed wangfei, this subordinate isn't clear," Chu Xifeng replied seriously.
"Still at the Solitary Enclosure? Did Han Ruoxue do the same? I don't think she knows anything about the poisoning, "Han Yunxi asked next.
"Esteemed wangfei, this subordinate really doesn't know. How about you ask His Highness when he comes back? This subordinate still has …"
Chu Xifeng wanted to slip away, but Han Yunxi said lazily, "Could His Highness have gone to see the emperor? I was planning to go to the palace as well, so I might as well go take a look. "
Chu Xifeng stopped at her words, his expression flustered. "Esteemed wangfei, His Highness won't enter the palace today. It's better if you don't go."
"So he's at the Solitary Enclosure then?" Han Yunxi pressed on.
Chu Xifeng averted his gaze and hastily made up an excuse. "Esteemed wangfei, today's the end of the bet. Aren't you going to pay attention to the situation at the general's estate?"
Did she need Chu Xifeng to remind her? Of course Han Yunxi knew what day it was.
"You still haven't answered my question," Han Yunxi pressed on.
"Esteemed wangfei, this subordinate really doesn't know a thing!" Chu Xifeng couldn't take it anymore and disappeared before he finished.
Han Yunxi knew that Chu Xifeng's mouth was tight, but she wasn't asking for any shameful secrets. Was there a need to be so secretive?
Han Yunxi felt that something was off, but she couldn't figure it out.
After breakfast, she rested a bit before leaving the house. As she passed by the general's estate, she saw a crowd of people crowding around the gates. There were three rings of people inside and outside, all of them talking and making a racket.
The gates to the general's estate were shut tight. Even the side door was shut.
Han Yunxi sucked in a cold breath. Although she knew that Mu Liuyue would be the center of attention today, it shouldn't be like this!
However, on second thought, with Mu Liuyue's spoiled and arrogant temperament, she should've offended quite a few people. There were plenty of people who'd hit her while she was down. There must've been someone who'd take advantage of this opportunity to fan the flames and hit her while she was down.
This matter had caused such a huge commotion that people had gathered at the entrance. Would Mu Liuyue come out? Was the Great General really going to shield Mu Liuyue like this?
Han Yunxi was filled with anticipation. She paused briefly before turning to leave. She didn't notice that a sedan chair was parked on the other side of the crowd. Princess Changping, who hadn't shown her face for a long time, was sitting inside.
As soon as Princess Changping received Mu Liuyue's letter, she'd rushed to the capital. Unfortunately, the journey was too long and she'd only gotten back this morning. Originally, she'd planned to deal with Han Yunxi with Mu Liuyue, but who knew that Mu Liuyue had actually lost?!
At this moment, she lifted a corner of the curtain and looked at the commotion in front of her, her expression uncertain.
She and Mu Liuyue had played together since childhood and could be said to be best friends among best friends. How could she allow Mu Liuyue to be bullied like this? Moreover, the one bullying Mu Liuyue wasn't just anyone, it was Han Yunxi, the person she hated the most.
"Princess, Miss Liuyue is too pitiful. Madam Li is a member of the Han Family, so perhaps Han Yunxi already knew! That's why she purposely made a bet with Miss Liuyue. " Servant Shuanghong guessed in a low voice. She'd received many benefits from Mu Liuyue and naturally had to speak up for her.
"Haha, Liuyue, that idiot, was set up! I don't know how the justice courts investigated this case, but in this princess's opinion, the Han Family, including Han Yunxi, are all suspects! "Princess Changping said angrily.
Shuanghong was overjoyed and hurriedly said, "Princess, today is the last day of the bet. If Qin Wangfei is suspicious, then can't we postpone the bet?"
Shuanghong's words woke her up. Princess Changping hurriedly had the carriage driver turn around and rush back to the palace.
She wanted to beg her mother. If it didn't work, then she'd go directly to her imperial father to plead. Perhaps there was still hope for this matter!
Princess Changping returned to the palace as quickly as possible and headed straight for the empress.
"Imperial Mother, you must help Liuyue. Moreover, if Han Yunxi really is suspicious, we can't let her off so easily! This is a good opportunity! "
"Imperial Mother, this is our chance for revenge! Did you hear me? "
Princess Changping was simply a spoiled child. She tugged on the empress's sleeve without any decorum.
"Enough! She's your big brother's savior! "the empress said unhappily.
Of course Princess Changping knew this, but she didn't take it to heart. As she saw it, Han Yunxi being able to save her big brother crown prince was Han Yunxi's honor. After all, her big brother was going to be Tianning's emperor in the future.
"Mother, don't tell me you really think of her as your savior!"
If Han Yunxi could be used by the empress dowager, then the empress would naturally treat her as her savior. But last time, the empress dowager had thrown out an olive branch, but Han Yunxi hadn't taken it seriously. Now the empress dowager was still holding a wait-and-see attitude towards that girl, so it wasn't good for her to make a move.
Changping was someone who couldn't keep a secret. Naturally, the empress wouldn't tell her that the empress dowager wanted to rope in Han Yunxi.
"Changping, the imperial harem doesn't involve itself in politics. Madame Li's case isn't something you and I can criticize, so don't get involved. Also, Mu Liuyue, that girl, is a busybody. Don't mix with her! "the empress warned seriously.
How could Princess Changping listen? She stamped her foot and ran off.
She was going to find imperial father!
Unexpectedly, Princess Changping was stopped by Eunuch Xue as soon as she reached the imperial study. "Princess, His Majesty is currently receiving a guest. If there's anything, come back another day."
"It'll be too late if I come another day! Out of the way! "Even the crown prince had to respect Eunuch Xue, but Princess Changping was very arrogant.
Eunuch Xue was used to it, but still stopped her and said in a low voice, "Princess, that's an honored guest from Western Zhou …"
Eunuch Xue lowered his voice even further. "Western Zhou's … Crown Prince Ye."
Princess Changping was startled by these words and blurted out, "His little sister came too? For the sake of the marriage? "
Tianning and Western Zhou were allied by marriage. Generations of marriage alliances had always happened, but in the past, it was always Tianning's princess or junzhu who married off to the distant Western Zhou. Princess Changping heard that this time, Western Zhou's Princess Rongle wanted to marry into Tianning, but it wasn't clear who the bride would be.
This Princess Rongle was extraordinary. She was of noble birth as the daughter of Western Zhou's empress and the crown prince's younger sister. Moreover, she was as beautiful as a flower and excelled in both civil and martial arts. She was known as the only woman in Cloud Realm Continent who excelled in all three aspects.
Currently, there were two guesses in the imperial court. Some guessed that Princess Rongle would marry Crown Prince Long Tianmo and become Tianning's next empress. Others guessed that she would marry her senior martial brother from the same sect, His Highness Duke of Qin. The Duke of Qin's estate would then have two official consorts.
No matter who this princess married, it would push Western Zhou and Tianning's cooperation to the next level.
Of course, Princess Changping wanted nothing more than for Duanmu Yao to marry Imperial Uncle Qin immediately. That way, Han Yunxi's days would be difficult. Becoming the Duke of Qin's official consort with such an outstanding woman required more than just courage!
"Princess Rongle came as well. His Highness Duke of Qin should be accompanying her right now. As for whether she came for the marriage, this old servant isn't sure," Eunuch Xue said with a smile.
"Imperial Uncle Qin is accompanying her?" Princess Changping was astonished. Ever since she was young, she'd never heard of Imperial Uncle Qin accompanying any woman.
Eunuch Xue nodded his head mysteriously. He'd been wondering about this all this time as well. Yesterday, His Highness Duke of Qin and the emperor had been talking behind closed doors about Madame Li's case, but he wasn't clear on the specifics.
Who knew that Princess Rongle would be taken away by the Duke of Qin after coming to see the emperor today? As he saw it, the Duke of Qin and Princess Rongle had a chance!
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