Just as Long Fei Ye's patience was about to run out, Grand Concubine Yi finally finished her examination and questioning. Now she knew how Long Fei Ye had left the Hall of Regrets.
Han Yunxi looked at Long Fei Ye's cold expression and found it hard to understand. Why was this guy so cold to his own mother? Still, Grand Concubine Yi was used to it.
Han Yunxi didn't think much of it. When she saw Grand Concubine Yi walk over, she withdrew her smile and put on a calm and composed face.
Grand Concubine Yi looked at her as if she wanted to speak, but stopped herself. After a long time, she said, "It's very late. Go rest with His Highness."
Actually, Han Yunxi wasn't here to claim credit, but to prove that she wasn't a jinx.
She didn't say much, but nodded and left with Long Fei Ye.
But by the time they reached the gates of the courtyard, Grand Concubine Yi said, "Feiye, if you don't like Princess Rongle, mufei won't make things difficult for you."
Rather than saying these words for Long Fei Ye, it was better to say they were for Han Yunxi.
Without a doubt, this was the best reply to Han Yunxi, as well as her greatest affirmation!
Long Fei Ye knew that Han Yunxi must have dragged him here because mufei had made things difficult for her in the past. Judging from her words, it probably involved Princess Rongle as well.
Long Fei Ye's eyes flashed with surprise, but he didn't reply. He kept walking, but Han Yunxi suddenly felt a weight lifted from her shoulders.
She thought that no matter how sincere Grand Concubine Yi was, those words were enough.
Han Yunxi didn't look back, but stood there for a while before catching up to Long Fei Ye. Under the moonlight, the two of them seemed to slow down their steps on purpose as they walked in silence.
Returning to the Hibiscus Courtyard, they walked to the fork in the garden. One of them had to turn left, the other turned right.
However, this time, Long Fei Ye did not leave immediately. Instead, he stopped and asked, "Han Yunxi, do you know the consequences of angering the Emperor?"
Of course, she had considered the consequences, but she had no choice. If anything happened to Long Fei Ye, she would be the next one to suffer. She answered timidly, "You were the one who made him angry first …"
Long Fei Ye didn't expect Han Yunxi to answer like this. He suddenly chuckled. "Go to the Imperial Academy of Medicine tomorrow. The plague can't be delayed."
After saying that, he left, leaving Han Yunxi standing there in a daze, her heart beating faster.
Did … did she hear wrongly?
This guy actually smiled. It wasn't a sneer, nor was it a sneer. It was a faint, gentle smile.
His voice was cold and deep. She didn't expect it to be so pleasant to hear when he laughed. It had a kind of attractive charm and seemed to be quite gentle.
Gentle?
Han Yunxi couldn't believe it herself at the thought. How could such a cold person have a gentle side?
Looking at Long Fei Ye's tall, solitary figure, Han Yunxi suddenly wanted to chase after him and see if he was really smiling …
Early next morning, Emperor Tianhui sent Eunuch Xue with orders for Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi to hand over the antidote to the plague within three days.
They had to hand over the antidote, not the prescription. Yesterday, Han Yunxi had told Emperor Tianhui at the Hall of Regrets that there was one ingredient in the prescription that required Long Fei Ye to find.
Long Fei Ye assumed that Han Yunxi had said those words on purpose, but it turned out to be true. She really was missing one ingredient.
"It's called Violet Mugwort. It's very rare and records say that it takes 30 years to sprout and 30 years to grow leaves. It's also very small, about the size of a palm, but one can make countless portions of the antidote."
As Han Yunxi handed over the antidote prescription, she was embarrassed to explain.
Long Fei Ye wasn't familiar with medicinal plants at all, but even an idiot would know how rare Violet Mugwort was from those two "30 years!"
He didn't look at the prescription, but arched an eyebrow at Han Yunxi. "You're so sure that your lordship can find it … within three days?" he asked with interest.
Heaven knows if Emperor Tianhui would vomit blood and die if he knew the truth?
Han Yunxi jabbed her fingers together, embarrassed. But she had no choice. Even if she handed over the prescription, Emperor Tianhui would still ask for the ingredients.
After all, the third young master of the imperial uncle's estate hadn't been completely saved.
She'd been able to threaten Emperor Tianhui this time not because of her prescription, but because she could cure the plague and save lives.
If she couldn't and Emperor Tianhui found out about her weakness, then Long Fei Ye would be in even more trouble.
"No matter what, Your Highness has to come out first, right?" Han Yunxi said with a smile.
Long Fei Ye didn't speak, but kept looking at her. His heart was filled with helplessness and amusement. He even felt like he had to submit to this woman.
She really had the guts to threaten and lie to Emperor Tianhui!
"Your Highness, there's no time to lose. As chenqie sees it, let's make another trip to Medicine Ghost Valley," Han Yunxi suggested.
Medicine Ghost Valley had many wondrous ingredients, so that was the first place Han Yunxi thought of. Even if there weren't any, His Excellency Pill Fiend should know where to find them.
Long Fei Ye thought of Medicine Ghost Valley as well. He nodded and prepared to leave when Han Yunxi said, "Your Highness, take Imperial Physician Gu with you."
"Why's that?" Long Fei Ye was surprised.
"There are still a few precious ingredients in the prescription that need to be carefully selected. The Imperial Physician Courtyard doesn't have enough in stock, but Medicine Ghost Valley has planted plenty of them. Imperial Physician Gu is familiar with the ingredients, so it'll be better if he chooses them himself," Han Yunxi replied seriously.
Long Fei Ye wasn't very willing. Bringing along another person who didn't know how to use lightness techniques would only add to the trouble. Still, he couldn't refuse this reason.
He nodded and ordered the servants to prepare the horses.
Very soon, a problem arose.
Long Feiye and Gu Beiyue rode their horses to a stop by the city gates. One was dressed in black robes, the other in white robes. One was cold and mysterious, the other gentle and refined. The two of them were simply a sight to behold.
Meanwhile, Han Yunxi … she was dressed in casual clothes and rode behind them on horseback, holding tightly to the rope. Her expression was stiff as her body swayed from side to side. It took her great effort to catch up to them.
She knew how to ride a horse, but her skills weren't very good.
They only had three days. From here to Medicine Ghost Valley, it would take at least one day to get there on horseback, and two days to go back and forth. Time was tight and they couldn't afford to delay.
Gu Beiyue looked at them with a faint smile on his face. He didn't urge them, and his gaze was extremely gentle.
Long Fei Ye, on the other hand, had a cold expression on his face. He curled his lips and suddenly jumped up and landed behind Han Yunxi. The sudden appearance of the person not only scared Han Yunxi, but also scared the horse.
The horse suddenly raised its front hooves, and Han Yunxi screamed. She couldn't control herself and fell back into Long Fei Ye's arms. Long Fei Ye was expressionless. He put his feet in the stirrups and took the reins from Han Yunxi's hands. He didn't know how he pulled the reins with his hands, but he magically tamed the frightened horse.
Only those who were good at riding would be able to understand the intricacies behind this.
Han Yunxi didn't understand. She was so scared that she broke out in a cold sweat. She didn't even realize that she was in Long Fei Ye's arms.
"Let's go." Long Fei Ye said to Gu Beiyue indifferently.
"Your Highness, please go first." Gu Beiyue was neither servile nor overbearing.
Long Fei Ye kicked the horse's belly, and the horse galloped out like an arrow. Gu Beiyue was impressed by its speed, and he immediately caught up.
The horse galloped, and the wind whistled from both sides. At this time, Han Yunxi finally realized her situation. She was completely trapped in someone's arms, and the space on the horse's back was limited. To be exact, her back was completely stuck in someone's arms, and that person's hands were around her waist, pulling the reins, sometimes loosening and sometimes tightening, swaying back and forth.
The last time she went to the Medicine Ghost Valley with him, he held her in his arms and hid under his cloak. This time, it seemed to be a step further.
This … wasn't too good.
Han Yunxi's heart was beating wildly, and she couldn't help but carefully raise her head. She inadvertently saw Long Fei Ye's incomparably sexy Adam's apple. With this look, Han Yunxi couldn't move her eyes away. She never knew that a man could have such a perfect Adam's apple. It was so charming!
However, at this time, Long Fei Ye lowered his head and looked down. In an instant, a masculine aura hit her in the face, mixed with the faint fragrance of dragon saliva. It had a kind of magic that made people want to pounce on it.
Han Yunxi was stunned, and then she panicked. She forgot that she was on the horse's back, and suddenly turned to escape. However, Long Fei Ye held her waist with one hand and coldly ordered, "Sit properly!"
The horse was so fast, was this woman looking to die?
Why was she struggling? Why was she struggling?
Han Yunxi was instantly energized by the fierce voice. She sat properly and lowered her head.
"What are you doing?" Long Fei Ye questioned.
"Nothing …" Han Yunxi answered in a low voice. She had a guilty conscience.
"If you're not doing anything, then why are you moving?" Long Fei Ye asked again.
"It was an accident." Han Yunxi secretly rejoiced. Fortunately, this guy didn't find out that she was peeping just now. Otherwise, it would be so embarrassing!
Long Fei Ye didn't ask any more questions. In his mind, he saw the pair of blurred eyes when he lowered his head. He had seen many love-struck eyes, but he felt that this woman's eyes were different from others. As for what was different, he couldn't tell.
He let go of Han Yunxi's waist and continued to pull the reins. With a sudden shake, the horse sped up.
Gu Beiyue followed behind them and saw everything. Although Long Fei Ye's speed was getting faster and faster, he still followed and didn't fall behind.
In the middle of the night, they finally arrived at the Medicine Ghost Valley.
Even though it was late at night, the Medicine Ghost Valley was still very lively. His Excellency Pill Fiend's courtyard was completely dark, but the outside of the courtyard was as bright as day. People who came to ask for medicine each brought a lantern. From afar, they looked like a group of fireflies.
Han Yunxi and the others came back last time with the poisonous python's innards. This time, they came back empty-handed.
The three of them arrived at the entrance of the courtyard. Gu Beiyue was a little worried. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Highness, the herbs in the Medicine Ghost Valley are not easy to find."
Before Long Fei Ye could answer, Han Yunxi was happy. She moved closer to Gu Beiyue and whispered in his ear.
Last time, she competed with Duanmu Yao to find medicine. In the end, she didn't find the Medicine Ghost Hits the Wall. The Duanmu siblings took the initiative to admit defeat.
As for whether she found the Medicine Ghost Hits the Wall, His Excellency Pill Fiend was very curious. He even chased after her to the courtyard to ask. Today, she came with the answer to negotiate with His Excellency Pill Fiend.
Gu Beiyue didn't expect this and couldn't help but laugh.
"Shh …" Be careful, don't let that old man hear you.
If His Excellency Pill Fiend knew that Han Yunxi was laughing at him like this, they probably wouldn't be able to exchange anything.
Gu Beiyue immediately stopped talking. He and Han Yunxi looked at each other and laughed silently. They had a tacit understanding. Long Fei Ye looked at them from the side. After a long time, he looked away and knocked on the door. "Bang, bang, bang." He used a lot of strength.
After knocking for a while, no one answered. Long Fei Ye looked down and used more strength. "Bang, bang, bang." It attracted the attention of everyone in the courtyard.
Finally, the old steward's angry voice could be heard. "Who is it? Who dares to knock on the door in the middle of the night?!"
When the door opened, the old steward was about to flip out. However, when he saw the familiar faces of Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi, he was immediately scared into silence … It's them again!
Last time, after these two left, His Excellency Pill Fiend didn't eat or drink for three days because of the Medicine Ghost Hits the Wall. After that, he went on a trip and still hadn't returned!
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