After sending Duanmu Yao off, Han Yunxi was about to go back when Grand Concubine Yi called her back. "Yunxi, come with me for a bit."
Although Grand Concubine Yi spoke kindly, Han Yunxi knew nothing good would come of it. She lowered her head and followed her to the Peony Courtyard.
Actually, she knew what Grand Concubine Yi wanted to say even before she spoke. The two of them sat down in the courtyard before Grand Concubine Yi dismissed Gui mama.
"Yunxi, did you go out with Feiye just then?" Grand Concubine Yi asked.
Ever since Han Yunxi moved into the Hibiscus Courtyard and wasn't chased out by Long Fei Ye, Grand Concubine Yi had formed some opinions in her heart. But before, she didn't mind her son's attitude and only wanted this girl to get the hell out of the Duke of Qin's estate.
Now that she'd accepted her as a daughter-in-law, she had to keep an eye out for certain things.
"No, we just happened to run into each other on the way back." Han Yunxi didn't know why she'd lied. Perhaps it was to cover up her previous lie, but she said she had an appointment tonight.
Grand Concubine Yi nodded thoughtfully. If Han Yunxi had said 'yes,' she wouldn't have believed it. After all, Feiye might not reject this woman as much as before, but he couldn't treat her as an exception.
In the past, Wanru had helped her ask around. The reason why Feiye didn't reject this girl was because her poison skills were exceptional and useful. She'd been of great help to him.
Han Yunxi had considerable skills, but compared to Feiye, one was the mud on the ground while the other was the clouds in the sky. The two of them would never cross paths.
In other words, Han Yunxi couldn't climb up the social ladder!
Now that Wanru had no choice but to get married, Grand Concubine Yi considered Han Yunxi's acupuncture skills to be a good candidate. She could stay by her side and serve her for the rest of her life.
If Feiye could marry Yao Yao, then she wouldn't have any more requests. She'd just wait to hold a grandson.
One daughter-in-law would stay by her side to serve her, while the other would give face to the Duke of Qin and the Duke of Qin's estate.
At that time, she would let Han Yunxi move out of the Hibiscus Courtyard to live with her, and let Yao Yao live in the Hibiscus Courtyard. With her there, the two daughters-in-law would not make a big fuss!
Moreover, Han Yunxi doesn't have any right to fight with Yao Yao.
"Yunxi, what do you think of Princess Rongle's marriage alliance with the Duke of Qin's estate?" Grand Concubine Yi asked.
Han Yunxi put on a fake smile and replied, "Imperial Mother and His Highness can decide on this matter."
"Yunxi, you … weren't very polite today," Grand Concubine Yi said directly.
Was he trying to warn her about something by being so direct?
"Imperial Mother, Princess Rongle is of noble birth, and she came here because of the marriage alliance. Her status is special, so I naturally know the severity of the matter. I absolutely won't dare to act rashly and cause trouble."
Han Yunxi was very earnest. Hearing this, Grand Concubine Yi was satisfied. She thought to herself, this girl knows her limits. I don't need to waste my breath.
"Since you understand, then when you see her in the future, it's better to …"
But before Grand Concubine Yi could finish, Han Yunxi cut her off. "Imperial Mother, chenqie might be of humble birth, but I can't be bullied as I please. Chenqie only asks for a place to settle down in the estate and won't fight for anything. But if someone tries to climb over my nose and provoke chenqie, chenqie can only accompany them to the end."
Grand Concubine Yi narrowed her eyes at these words. It looked like this girl still didn't understand what she meant.
Duanmu Yao's temper wasn't good to begin with. Moreover, she'd formed a grudge with Han Yunxi because of the Medicine Ghost Valley, the poetry contest in Plum Blossom Gardens, and today's events. Once she married into the family, she wouldn't give Han Yunxi a good life.
Grand Concubine Yi's meaning was not only that Han Yunxi should know her place and not provoke trouble, but that Han Yunxi should swallow her anger and yield to Duanmu Yao no matter what.
Grand Concubine Yi's face fell as she retorted Cold, "Han Yunxi, what right do you have to accompany them to the end?"
This girl. I've been nice to her recently, but she really thinks I'm all that?
Han Yunxi didn't want to clash too much with Grand Concubine Yi. After all, they'd worked hard to mend their relationship. But Duanmu Yao hadn't even married into the family yet, and Grand Concubine Yi was already warning her like this. If she really did marry into the family after the new year, wouldn't she be eaten alive?
She'd rather die as a piece of jade than as an intact tile. Since Grand Concubine Yi had spoken, she had to show her attitude.
"Imperial Mother, you should understand chenqie's temper!" Han Yunxi replied Cold.
"You!" Grand Concubine Yi rose to her feet angrily. Han Yunxi rose to her feet as well. "Imperial Mother, if there's nothing else, chenqie will take her leave first."
Grand Concubine Yi was so angry that she couldn't speak. Han Yunxi took a deep breath and turned to leave.
Outside the Peony Courtyard, Han Yunxi muttered to herself. "Grand Concubine Yi, ah, Grand Concubine Yi. If I, Han Yunxi, treat you with sincerity, will you treat me with sincerity one day? Or perhaps, in your eyes, I'll always be no different from a servant girl in the estate? "
Were birth and status really that important?
Did nobility, generals, and status matter? One day, I, Han Yunxi, will definitely let you know that none of that matters!
By the time she returned to the Hibiscus Courtyard, the elusive Long Fei Ye had long left.
His attitude was unclear, but both Grand Concubine Yi and Duanmu Yao seemed certain about the marriage alliance after the new year. Han Yunxi took a deep breath and told herself that she couldn't control any of this, nor did it have anything to do with her.
Don't think about it!
In a few days, it would be the new year. The Duke of Qin's estate was bustling with activity as well. The servants were all cleaning and decorating. Murong Wanru was shut up in her room all day because of the wedding, but Grand Concubine Yi often went to comfort her. After that night, Grand Concubine Yi never sought out Han Yunxi again. Han Yunxi didn't take the initiative to perform acupuncture on her, either.
Although their relationship was stiff, they lived in harmony with each other.
Han Yunxi didn't need to worry about the preparations for the new year, so she often ran over to the Han Estate when she had nothing to do.
Seventh Madame's body had recovered well and her meals had improved. She had fewer worries and was in a better state of mind. She was less timid than before and more assertive when it came to matters.
Little Yi 'er was still too young. Seventh Madame was the pillar of support in the house, so Han Yunxi was happiest to see her change.
Currently, little Chen Xiang and Seventh Madame were busy making arrangements for the new year.
Han Yunxi was checking on little Yi 'er's homework in the study. Actually, Han Yunxi couldn't be considered a teacher when it came to medical skills, but she'd taken a basic course in traditional Chinese medicine and had experience in medicine. She learned the Han Clan Medical Canon much faster than little Yi' er.
Little Yi 'er, who was six years old, was as fair as carved jade and had a clean temperament. Although he was a young master, he was dressed like a book boy. When he read seriously, his eyes were hooded and his eyelashes were long.
Every time Han Yunxi teased him, he'd jerk his head up and open his big round eyes to look at Han Yunxi adorably. His confused expression was so adorable that Han Yunxi wanted to kidnap him and raise him as a pet.
"Big Sis Yun, I think that the prescription in the medical canon … can I change it a bit?" little Yi 'er asked carefully.
Han Yunxi was curious. The prescriptions in the were all finalized after several generations of the Han family's deliberations. Whether it was the prescription or the amount, they were all tested again and again.
Little Yi 'er was only six years old and had only studied medicine for a few years. Yet, he actually proposed to change the old ancestor's prescription. This boy had some guts!
However, she liked this kind of newborn calf who wasn't afraid of tigers.
"Tell me, how do you want to change it?" Han Yunxi asked with a smile as she leisurely sipped her tea.
Little Yi 'er saw that not only did Big Sis Yun not scold him, but she even smiled. He immediately regained his confidence and hurriedly took out a pen and paper to write down his improved prescription.
Who knew that when Han Yunxi saw it, she would be so shocked that she would spit out the tea she'd just drank.
Heavens!
This … This prescription … No, to be more precise, this is a prescription for poison, okay?!
When little Yi 'er saw Big Sis Yun's reaction, he timidly stuck out his tongue and obediently retreated to the side like a child who had gotten into trouble.
Han Yunxi hurriedly picked up the prescription in the and compared it to little Yi 'er's improved prescription. After comparing, she found that little Yi' er didn't change any of the ingredients. Instead, he adjusted the amount of the ingredients.
Taking advantage of the mutual promotion and suppression of ingredients, when some ingredients were mixed together according to a certain ratio, new ingredients would be produced. Perhaps these ingredients would increase the efficacy of the medicine, or perhaps these ingredients would destroy the efficacy of the medicine, or even produce toxins. However, when these new ingredients were mixed together, they would have different effects.
Speaking of which, the theory was relatively simple. However, the relationships within were inextricably linked and very complicated. It wasn't something that ordinary people could understand.
Even a veteran like Han Yunxi wouldn't think that a prescription could be changed into a poison prescription if she didn't deliberately ponder over it.
She didn't expect little Yi 'er to actually change it like this.
"Who taught you this?" Han Yunxi asked loudly.
Little Yi 'er was like a child who had done something wrong. His hands were tangled together as he lowered his head.
Only then did Han Yunxi realize that she was too agitated. She hurriedly pulled little Yi 'er to the side and sat him down. Calmly, she asked, "Yi' er, tell me, who taught you to change the prescription like this?"
"I looked at it myself and suddenly thought of changing it," little Yi 'er answered honestly.
Han Yunxi was incredulous. She asked again, "Then how did you know the amount of the ingredients?"
"Previously, Daddy had me memorize the ancient book on mutual promotion and suppression of ingredients. It was hundreds of pages thick. When I saw the prescription, I suddenly thought of changing it." Little Yi 'er blinked his large eyes, looking especially pure and innocent.
Han Yunxi knew that he wouldn't lie. However, wasn't this child's ability to understand everything too well?
"Do you know how to change anything else?" Han Yunxi hurriedly asked again.
"I have to take a look and think about it. I spent an entire day thinking about that prescription just then."
Little Yi 'er was a little embarrassed, his little face red. However, he didn't know that it was already a heaven-defying ability for a six-year-old to change a prescription into a poison one in a single day!
Han Yunxi discovered that this child's talent in poisons was comparable to her own in the past. If he worked hard and studied hard, he'd definitely be a great figure in the future.
She had to admit that Han Congan had a good eye.
That very day, Han Yunxi gave little Yi 'er a few pointers on poison prescriptions. She told him to study hard and not tell anyone else about it for now. Little Yi' er was filled with motivation after receiving Big Sis Yun's affirmation. Apparently, little Chen Xiang said that he hadn't left his study for the past few days after Han Yunxi left.
Day after day passed. Very soon, New Year's Eve arrived. All of Tianning's capital city was filled with festive festivities.
On New Year's Eve, every family was reunited. The empress dowager had set up a family banquet for Grand Concubine Yi, His Highness Duke of Qin, and Murong Wanru every year. But this year, there was both Qin Wangfei and Princess Rongle. Murong Wanru was too ashamed to enter the palace after what happened to her, so Grand Concubine Yi didn't want to bring her along.
Zhao mama specially prepared Han Yunxi a short, red cotton-padded jacket with white fox fur lining the edges. It was warm and noble.
Currently, she was helping Han Yunxi dress and dress her up. "Esteemed wangfei, this is your first time attending a family banquet on New Year's Eve. Actually, it's just a meal with everyone, so don't be too nervous."
Han Yunxi wasn't nervous. She'd seen Emperor Tianhui, the empress dowager, and empress before. She mused that since Princess Rongle was going tonight, Emperor Tianhui would probably express his intentions regarding the marriage alliance.
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