Today was the fourth day since Madame Li's death. Although she didn't know the fate of the Han Family, Han Yunxi still spent quite a bit of time and effort to make sure everything was handled properly.
Long Fei Ye hadn't returned last night, and she hadn't seen him all day. Han Yunxi didn't ask for his whereabouts, but waited in silence.
As long as nothing happened to the Han Family, she could follow him wherever he went.
After eating dinner at the Han Estate, Han Yunxi returned and discovered that the lights in Long Fei Ye's quarters had lit up. This meant that Long Fei Ye had returned.
This was what he'd promised to do in the first place, so he should be the one to give her an explanation instead of her asking him again and again.
After pausing for a while, Han Yunxi strode towards Leisurely Cloud Pavilion. She picked up a medical book and sat in a rocking chair in the courtyard to read it.
Zhao mama brought over some tea and said in a low voice, "Esteemed wangfei, His Highness has returned."
"Mm," Han Yunxi replied mildly without any other reaction.
Zhao mama grew more and more suspicious. Over the past two days, her mistress had been in low spirits. She wondered if it had anything to do with her master, but now it seemed that she didn't care much about him at all!
Currently, Long Fei Ye was in the courtyard outside his quarters, sitting in a rocking chair as well. He was reading a few secret reports that had just arrived. He was very busy, but not just dealing with the Northern Li spies.
The entire Hibiscus Courtyard was extremely quiet. Soon enough, a thin layer of snow began to drift through the air. He didn't mind, but allowed the snowflakes to fall on his hair and body.
Soon enough, Chu Xifeng arrived.
"Master, the Celestial Fragrance Teashop has been sealed and the deeds handed in. But Gu didn't show up, so he left it all to Guard Shangguan to handle," Chu Xifeng reported.
Originally, after His Highness and esteemed wangfei came back, they were busy with the matter of testing the Ten-Thousand Snake Poison and didn't mention the Celestial Fragrance Teahouse again. However, he didn't know what happened last night. Before His Highness entered the palace, he actually specifically ordered him to immediately seal the Celestial Fragrance Teahouse.
Long Fei Ye's face was expressionless as he finished reading one of the secret reports. Then he said, "Clearly investigate all of Gu's properties in the capital and seal them up on suspicion of collusion with the enemy."
This …
Could it be that Gu had touched His Highness's reverse scale?
But what was His Highness's reverse scale? Chu Xifeng had served her for years, but he still didn't know.
Chu Xifeng didn't dare to ask, but only nodded. "This subordinate understands."
As she prepared to leave, Long Feiye spoke up again. "While you're at it, check if Gu Beiyue's been idle lately."
Urk …
Chu Xifeng grew even more puzzled. What's the point of investigating Imperial Physician Gu? Could it be that there was a new development in the case of the traitor, and it involved Imperial Physician Gu? But that didn't seem very likely.
"Your Highness, please say that Imperial Physician Gu stayed in the palace for a while before falling seriously ill. As this subordinate sees it, he's probably recuperating," Chu Xifeng replied seriously.
But Long Fei Ye only tossed him three words. "Investigate clearly."
"Yes." Chu Xifeng felt resentful. Judging from His Highness's attitude, he knew that His Highness wouldn't tell him even if he dared to ask.
The snow grew heavier and heavier.
Long Fei Ye rose to his feet and brushed the snow from his hair and clothes. He held up an oil paper umbrella and headed towards Leisurely Cloud Pavilion. He was a naturally reserved man, so his figure seemed lonely and desolate in the silent, snowy night.
He hadn't gone far when he stopped, only to see Han Yunxi walking towards him. She was dressed in thin robes without a cloak, allowing the snow to pile on her shoulders.
Was she here to look for him?
She saw his figure from a distance and stopped in her tracks.
Was he planning to go to Leisurely Cloud Pavilion to find her?
Very soon, he entered the corridor and looked at her coldly. When he saw that she still hadn't moved, he finally spoke up. His voice was very loud and filled with anger. "Still not coming over?"
She didn't answer, but kept her eyes downcast. Instead, she ran over in fright, her body covered in snow in a sorry state.
He looked at her coldly and saw that her lips had turned white from the cold. Her face was purple and green.
He took off his fox fur cloak and handed it to her, commanding, "Put it on!"
"Many thanks, Your Highness. Chenqie will be going back soon, there's no need," she refused politely.
His eyes turned cold as he tossed her the cloak. She had no choice but to catch it, but that was all.
However, she had to admit that even though she was just catching it, her cold hands were instantly warmed up. This luxurious fox fur cloak was filled with his body temperature.
She really had come to find him. She tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep, so she simply wanted to ask him if the Han Family was alive or dead.
However, when she saw him, she didn't know why, but she didn't want to talk.
And he really had come to find her to talk about the Han Family. He never made promises easily, especially to women. Since he had made a promise, no matter what price he had to pay or how many exceptions he made, he would fulfill it.
"Madam Li's case will be closed tomorrow. The Supreme Court will issue a notice that it won't implicate Han Yunyi or anyone from the Han Family." He was very straightforward. He had only promised to protect Han Yunyi before, but now, he was protecting the entire Han Family.
Hearing this, Han Yunxi, who had been in a low state, suddenly raised her head and met Long Fei Ye's cold and deep eyes. She was very surprised and blurted out, "Really?"
"This prince keeps his word. Protecting the Han Family is a reward for your meritorious service in testing the poison," Long Fei Ye explained.
Han Yunxi was overjoyed. Madam Xu and Madam Li were no longer related to the Han Family. Protecting the Han Family was equivalent to protecting Little Yi 'er's family!
She immediately bowed. "On behalf of the entire Han Family, this concubine thanks Your Highness for your grace!"
"Is there anything else?" Long Fei Ye asked.
Anything else … was there anything else? What did he want her to ask? If she asked, would he answer?
Han Yunxi thought for a moment, stood up, and smiled. "That's all. I won't disturb Your Highness any longer."
Saying so, she resolutely turned to leave.
Unexpectedly, Long Fei Ye coldly said, "Stop!"
Han Yunxi abruptly stopped, her heart skipping a beat. What did he want to do by telling her to stop? Ask what?
Was there anything else other than the incident at Ming Xiang Inn?
Was he going to warn her again with those 'behave' and 'decorum' words? She hadn't even questioned him about Duanmu Yao. If the title of husband and wife was a kind of restriction, then it shouldn't only restrict her, right?
The more she thought about it, the harder she bit her lip.
Unexpectedly, Long Fei Ye didn't do anything. He didn't ask anything. He held up the oil-paper umbrella at the side and passed it to Han Yunxi from behind. His voice was cold. "Take it away."
He was very tall and held the oil-paper umbrella high. She looked up and saw his hand holding the umbrella. His hand was very big and covered the entire handle.
He didn't ask about the incident at the teahouse just like that?
Han Yunxi stared blankly for a while before saying, "There's no need, this concubine …"
But before she could finish speaking, he suddenly closed in on her from behind, domineering and forceful. For a moment, she only felt his breath behind her, as if she had been drawn into a strong sphere of strength and couldn't break free.
"Take it away!" He said sternly.
Han Yunxi pursed her lips. Take it away then!
She put on the fox fur cloak in her hand and reached out to grab the oil-paper umbrella. Long Fei Ye didn't seem to expect her to do this and didn't immediately let go.
Han Yunxi tugged again before he finally let go. Thus, Han Yunxi put on his fox fur cloak and held up his black oil-paper umbrella as she strode away.
Long Fei Ye's handsome brows slowly knitted together. Even after Han Yunxi's back disappeared into the wind and snow, and even after the lights in the distant Leisurely Cloud Loft were lit, he still stood in the same spot.
She didn't know how long he had been standing there, but his eyes were dark and gloomy, uncertain.
When Han Yunxi returned to the loft, she even brought the umbrella upstairs. She threw it aside harshly. She had already taken off the fox fur cloak and threw it beside the oil-paper umbrella.
She glared fiercely and suddenly rushed up, raising her foot to step on it. But for some reason, she didn't step on it.
Damn it!
She cursed and lay down heavily on the bed. She hated this feeling too much. Her heart hurt so much that she wanted to die, but she didn't know what to feel. She wanted to explode, but she didn't know what to explode with.
Didn't that guy keep his promise to protect Little Yi 'er? He even protected the Han family, so why didn't she feel happy at all?
Han Yunxi pulled the blanket over her head, refusing to think about it. She told herself that the matter of the Northern Li spy had come to an end. There was nothing between them anymore. He would continue on his path, and she would continue on her single-plank bridge. Well water wouldn't interfere with river water!
It was another sleepless night. The next day, Han Yunxi woke up early. On the way to the Han family, she saw the notice from the Supreme Court. Madam Li, as the main culprit, had died, and Han Ruoxue, as an accomplice, was sentenced to life imprisonment even though she didn't know the truth.
As a result, the case of Madam Li and her daughter became a normal case. There was no traitor involved, and the Han family was justified in not being implicated.
As for how Long Fei Ye would deal with the aftermath, and whether he would continue to investigate the masked man, those were still secrets. Han Yunxi told herself not to get involved with him anymore.
When Han Yunxi arrived at the Han family, she finally felt at ease and handed the Han medical canon to Little Yi 'er. This was the Han family's property, so it should belong to the Han family's descendant. Little Yi' er was a very talented child. Han Yunxi believed that as long as he was given a good environment, one day, he would make the Han family stand up again in the medical world.
In the past, Madam Xu had always been in charge of the Han family. Now that Madam Xu was gone, Madam Li was gone, and the other concubines had fled, the burden fell on Seventh Madam's shoulders.
With Han Yunxi's support, the covetous people in the Han family didn't dare to make things difficult for her. Instead, they curried favor with Seventh Madam and brought many expensive gifts to visit.
After a few days, Seventh Madam recovered. Han Yunxi called the accountant and housekeeper to discuss. Although the Han family's treasury had a lot of money, and Seventh Madam and Little Yi 'er didn't have to worry about food and clothing for the rest of their lives, the Han family's business wasn't very big now. All the medical centers and pharmacies were closed, and their expenses were not much different from before. Therefore, it was necessary to reduce expenses.
After a round of discussion, Han Yunxi discovered that Seventh Madame might be frail and weak, but she wasn't stupid. She had plenty of original views on managing affairs and managing finances. What she lacked were opportunities and guts.
"Little Chen Xiang, in the future, you will follow Seventh Madam. If Seventh Madam doesn't dare to do it, you will support her." Han Yunxi teased.
Little Chen Xiang pouted as she looked at her master. It was as if a bottle of mixed feelings had been overturned in her heart. She couldn't tell what she was feeling. She couldn't bear to part with her master, but she also couldn't bear to part with Seventh Madam and Little Yi 'er. After serving them for so many days, she had long developed feelings for them.
Seeing that little Chen Xiang didn't speak, Little Yi 'er secretly tugged at the corner of her clothes. Little Chen Xiang's heart immediately softened. "Master, then can I go to the wangfu to see you?"
Han Yunxi was happy. "Of course!"
Seventh Madam also couldn't bear to leave little Chen Xiang. When she heard this, she immediately wanted to bow and express her gratitude. Han Yunxi hurriedly stopped her. "In the future, when I return to my maternal home, we don't have to be so particular."
Although this maternal home wasn't powerful, it was comfortable. It was also a backing!
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
