Slap!
A loud crash rang through the empty imperial study. This wasn't the first time Emperor Tianhui had smashed a booklet today, but it was the loudest he'd done so far.
Gu Beiyue stood on one side with his head bowed. He'd already delivered Han Yunxi's words to the emperor.
The empress dowager sat on one side, unable to restrain her anger. "What a Han Yunxi. What does she mean by this?"
"Gu Beiyue, doesn't your Imperial Physician Courtyard have any poison doctors who know how to treat poisons?" Emperor Tianhui demanded.
Naturally, the Imperial Physician Courtyard had its own poison doctors, but he guessed they'd never even heard of poison plague.
"Your Majesty, if they knew how to treat poisons, they would've recognized it long ago," Gu Beiyue replied honestly.
Emperor Tianhui's breathing grew ragged. He stood up with his hands behind his back and paced back and forth impatiently.
Han Yunxi's words sounded nice when she said the antidote needed to be discussed with the Duke of Qin. But in truth, she was threatening him! How could he allow a little girl to threaten him?
Moreover, he'd finally found a flaw in the Duke of Qin's body to trap him. How could he give up so easily?!
No!
He couldn't do it!
"Someone come, put up a notice to recruit poison doctors. If anyone can treat poisons, the position of head of the Imperial Physician Courtyard will be his!" Emperor Tianhui was mad with rage.
Gu Beiyue, the current head of the Imperial Physician Courtyard, had a calm expression on his face. He didn't speak.
But soon enough, Eunuch Xue entered the room. "Your Majesty, Esteemed Empress Dowager, the imperial uncle's estate sent news that Third Young Master has fainted!"
Hearing this, the empress dowager sprang to her feet. "What?"
"He just spat out a mouthful of black blood and fainted. All of the imperial physicians are at a loss. They said … they said … they're preparing for his funeral!" Eunuch Xue braced himself to continue.
The empress dowager only felt her vision darken. She gripped the armrests of her chair to steady herself, while Emperor Tianhui had long stopped pacing to look over.
Abruptly, the empress dowager cried, "Your Majesty, we can't wait! We can't! Whatever Han Yunxi wants to do, just let her do. Hurry and let her take a look! The Bai Clan's only a single heir! "
Emperor Tianhui's eyebrows furrowed as he hesitated.
"Emperor! Are you going to watch the Bai Family have no descendants? "The Empress Dowager said angrily.
Emperor Tianhui was very reluctant, but there was nothing he could do when faced with the plague and death. Coldly, he said, "Gu Beiyue, go tell Han Yunxi that Zhen will let her see the Duke of Qin if she saves Third Young Master's life!"
When she heard the good news, Han Yunxi leapt out of her seat in high spirits. Heaven never bars one's way. This time, she was going to show Grand Concubine Yi that she didn't have Princess Rongle's noble birth or powerful backing. She could still contend against Emperor Tianhui with her own hands and skills and rescue Long Fei Ye!
Han Yunxi was so happy that she grabbed Gu Beiyue's arm. "Hurry up, let's go to the imperial uncle's estate!"
Gu Beiyue stared at her slender, delicate hand as a trace of reluctance flitted past his eyes. Still, he gave a light smile and pried her hand free. "Esteemed wangfei, this way. The carriage's already been prepared."
Gu Beiyue's movements were so natural that Han Yunxi's heart was open and magnanimous. Although he'd broken free, she didn't think there was anything wrong with holding hands. The two of them didn't feel awkward at all as they strode towards a side door.
Gu Beiyue mused that it was precisely because she had no distracting thoughts and was magnanimous that she dared to be so unrestrained.
Han Yunxi had the formula for the poison plague's antidote, but she didn't have the medicine. Still, her acupuncture skills were enough to save Third Young Master's life for a few days!
Moreover, even if she had the antidote, she wouldn't use it until she saw the Long Fei Ye at this critical juncture.
The news had already reached the imperial uncle's estate before they'd even reached it. As a result, someone immediately came to greet them the moment they arrived at the entrance and hurriedly led them to Third Young Master's room.
"Imperial Physician Gu, stay behind. Don't let anyone else in." Han Yunxi still stuck to her old rules.
Her words angered the old imperial uncle. "Han Yunxi, what are you planning to do to Third Young Master? What's so shameful about it? Will you be able to bear the consequences if anything happens to him? "
"Old Imperial Uncle, I can clearly explain to you what I'm planning to do. However, I'm afraid that once you understand, you'll really need to prepare for your grandson's funeral, "Han Yunxi said Coldly.
"You!" The old imperial uncle was so angry that he was at a loss for words. Han Yunxi simply crossed her arms and leaned against a nearby pillar, looking like she didn't care.
Seeing this, the old imperial uncle panicked. "Fine, fine, fine! You can do whatever you want. Hurry and save him! "
Only then did Han Yunxi straighten her back and enter the room. Before she closed the door, she said seriously, "Old Imperial Uncle, it's a crime to call this wangfei by my name. I'll let it go just now, but don't do it again."
So speaking, she slammed the door shut, leaving the old imperial uncle standing there gaping.
Gu Beiyue didn't know what to say about this woman. She really didn't take any losses. She looked so delicate, but she dared to take responsibility for her actions.
Forget about the capital, you probably wouldn't find another woman like her in all of Tianning Country.
Gu Beiyue rejoiced in his luck. If not for Mu Qingwu's poisoning, he probably wouldn't have been able to get in here.
Actually, Han Yunxi didn't need Gu Beiyue to help her. She could handle everything herself, but she seemed to have gotten used to Gu Beiyue watching from the sidelines.
With a strict attitude, Han Yunxi once again confirmed that it was poison plague before she began to use her needles to expel the poison.
The best way to detoxify poison was to find an antidote. Without it, one could only rely on expelling the poison to alleviate the symptoms and delay the onset of the poison to preserve one's life.
It had to be said that if Emperor Tianhui had hesitated just a little longer, or if Gu Beiyue hadn't discovered the poison plague in time, this third young master would have died without a doubt.
Han Yunxi did her best to expel as much poison as possible. After an hour, she withdrew her needles. Done!
Gu Beiyue promptly handed over a clean handkerchief.
Han Yunxi smiled and accepted it. "Thanks."
As soon as she opened the door, the imperial uncle's entire family surrounded her, all of them talking at once. Although the old imperial uncle didn't speak, he was still nervous.
"His life is safe for now. He should be able to hold out for five or six days. If we want to save him, we'll need an antidote," Han Yunxi said seriously.
"Then where's the antidote?!" the old imperial uncle couldn't help but ask.
But Han Yunxi only replied, "Then we'll have to wait for His Majesty's news!"
What … did she mean by that?
Everyone was puzzled. The imperial uncle was even more surprised and confused. Han Yunxi didn't have time to dawdle here. While everyone was still in a daze, she pushed Gu Beiyue aside and left in a hurry.
She couldn't wait to see Long Fei Ye!
As soon as she entered the palace, Han Yunxi headed straight for the Hall of Regrets. Emperor Tianhui hadn't gone back on his word, but there was nothing he could do about Han Yunxi.
The Hall of Regrets was a place where imperial princes shut themselves in to reflect on their mistakes. It wasn't large and had four high walls without any windows. There was only a single door, so one could imagine how boring the days inside would be.
Eunuch Xue opened the door. "Esteemed wangfei, please."
Han Yunxi had rushed all the way to the palace, but she grew timid as soon as she reached the door. Her heart was racing.
How would Long Fei Ye react when he saw her?
"Esteemed wangfei, please," Eunuch Xue repeated.
Han Yunxi finally stepped inside and shut the door behind her.
The interior of the palace was empty except for a small room. The door was shut tight, and the surroundings were silent.
Han Yunxi walked to the door and lightly knocked. "Your Highness."
But no one answered her.
"Your Highness, are you inside? Your Highness? "Han Yunxi called out a few more times, but there was still no reply.
There was no one in sight in the courtyard, so Long Fei Ye could only be inside. Why wasn't he answering her?
Had something happened to him? Could it be that Emperor Tianhui had tortured him? Or was he sick and infected with the plague?
Thinking up to here, Han Yunxi grew frightened and panicked. "Long Fei Ye!"
She shouted as she shoved the door open, only to find no one inside.
Where was he?
At the same time, Long Fei Ye was sitting on the roof, his naturally cold lips drawn up into a faint curve. Still, he didn't speak.
"Long Fei Ye!"
"Long Fei Ye, where are you? Are you here? "
Han Yunxi walked out of the room, her heart burning with anxiety as she shouted.
The more she thought about it, the more she felt that something was off. She almost lost all confidence in herself. Had Emperor Tianhui tricked her? Long Fei Ye couldn't have long … after all, Emperor Tianhui had the right to sentence him to death for the crime of defying an imperial decree.
Thinking up to here, Han Yunxi hastened towards the door. But it was at this moment that Long Fei Ye finally spoke up. "Han Yunxi, who allowed you to call your lordship by name?"
Hearing this, Han Yunxi halted her steps and turned to look at the roof, only to see Long Feiye sitting high up in the air. Noble, domineering, mysterious, grave, and dignified, he looked like a god high up in the clouds. His deep eyes were currently staring at her.
Han Yunxi gave a start before she burst into laughter. Stupidly, she blurted out, "Long Fei Ye, you're alright! You scared me to death! "
This guy, he's actually sitting on the roof. So many people outside are worried about him, but he's so relaxed.
"What were you afraid of?" Long Fei Ye arched a brow as he asked.
Urk …
What was she afraid of? Just then … was she really afraid?
Han Yunxi raised her head to look at Long Fei Ye. After a long time, she pursed her lips and teased, "I was afraid that if anything happened to you, I'd have to be buried with you."
At these words, Long Fei Ye's smile vanished. He landed on the ground and asked Cold, "How did you get in?"
It'd been so many days, but mufei hadn't come. Presumably, the emperor had issued strict orders. He never expected this woman to get in, which really surprised him.
But what surprised him even more was Han Yunxi's reply. "I'm here to save you."
Long Fei Ye grew curious. Han Yunxi immediately told him about the poison plague. She was so enraptured and full of spirit that she didn't even notice that Long Fei Ye had been staring at her the entire time.
Actually, he didn't need her to save him. Emperor Tianhui hadn't thrown him straight into the prisons, but confined him to the palace instead. This was enough to prove that the emperor had left him a way out and had some misgivings.
He was the youngest of all the imperial princes and the weakest of them all. Naturally, he had his own skills to be able to survive such a fierce struggle for the throne.
Emperor Tianhui couldn't touch him in the past, but now it was even harder.
"Why did you save your lordship?" Long Fei Ye asked again, his amused gaze boring into Han Yunxi's eyes.
His gaze was so domineering that it seemed capable of piercing straight into her heart. Han Yunxi immediately avoided it, her heart pounding in her chest.
Unexpectedly, Long Fei Ye suddenly drew closer, his powerful aura enveloping Han Yunxi in an oppressive manner.
Because she didn't want to be buried with me?
Long Fei Ye thought. If this woman dares to say that again, I'll definitely make her regret it!
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