Han Yunxi was very anxious. Actually, she'd been hesitating in the carriage. In terms of medical ethics, she had to save Murong Wanru, especially since she'd accidentally injured her.
After all, the five doses of anesthetic were enough to keep Murong Wanru unconscious for the rest of her life and turn her into a vegetable. There wasn't much time left.
But she also knew that a vegetable was the best way to keep her mouth shut.
She knew she shouldn't think like that, but whether it was her emotions or her reason, she was convinced that Murong Wanru's fate today was all her own. She'd tried to frame her again and again, but she'd even tried to kill Grand Concubine Yi to frame her. How could she bear such a thing?
Alright, things were too complicated. She and Murong Wanru's personal grudges should be put aside for now. She left the choice to Long Fei Ye.
The secret of one's birth was more frightening than anything else.
Hearing Han Yunxi's explanation, Long Fei Ye's killing intent didn't recede, but grew stronger. Although he'd given the Perplexing Butterfly Illusion to this woman, that didn't mean she could know so much!
He wasn't Grand Concubine Yi's son, nor did he have Tianning's imperial bloodline. Grand Concubine Yi thought she'd hidden it well, but he'd found out when the Tang Clan came knocking ten years ago.
"At most, it'll take the time it takes to brew a cup of tea. After that, no one will be able to save her!" Han Yunxi was very serious.
By this time, the guards and servants had already gone over to rescue her. Seeing this, Long Feiye didn't say a word, but walked over as well.
Looking at his back, Han Yunxi still didn't sense anything amiss. She only assumed that he was shocked as well. After all, even the coldest and most emotionless person would feel a bit of emotion if they suddenly found out one day that they weren't their parents' flesh and blood.
Han Yunxi hastened to catch up. Long Fei Ye dismissed all the guards and servants before personally straightening the carriage. He lifted the curtains and saw Murong Wanru and Grand Concubine Yi still unconscious together, their faces and bodies covered in wounds.
Han Yunxi stood at the side and did not make a sound. Time passed slowly. Everything happened too suddenly. Her mind was still in a mess. Looking at the man's cold black eyes, she could not guess what he meant.
Suddenly, Long Fei Ye said faintly, "Get in."
Get in the car? Had he decided to save her?
It had to be said that Han Yunxi was a little surprised. With this guy's temperament, she believed that he would choose to silence her. If he saved her, things would be very troublesome later.
But looking at it from another angle, if Grand Concubine Yi hadn't adopted him, he wouldn't have the power and status he had today. Murong Wanru was Grand Concubine Yi's daughter, so he couldn't bite the hand that fed him.
"Get in the car!" Suddenly, Long Fei Ye ordered coldly.
Han Yunxi came back to her senses and quickly got into the car. She thought too much. But soon, Han Yunxi realized that she wasn't overthinking things. In fact, she was overthinking things!
After she got in, Long Fei Ye got in as well. Without a word, he drove the car away at a speed comparable to an arrow released from a bow.
Han Yunxi held onto the door sill to keep herself from falling. She looked at Long Fei Ye's cold and resolute profile, her heart pounding.
What did this man want to do? Take things too hard and go on a rampage?
There wasn't much time left. She couldn't let him go on like this. He had to make a decision!
Han Yunxi gathered her courage and reached out to grab Long Fei Ye's hand on the reins. "Long Fei Ye, calm down, won't you? I know it's hard for you to accept this fact, but you should be cold first … "
Before she could finish, Long Fei Ye suddenly pulled on the reins to stop the carriage. Han Yunxi almost fell out of the carriage, but Long Fei Ye reached out to stop her.
She turned her head just as Long Fei Ye happened to look at her. Their eyes met before Han Yunxi finally saw the cold, emotionless killing intent in Long Fei Ye's eyes.
Her heart skipped a beat as Han Yunxi grew alarmed. She unconsciously backed away until she fell back into the carriage.
This guy, could it be …
Long Fei Ye lifted the carriage curtains and swept his icy gaze over the unconscious Grand Concubine Yi and Murong Wanru before resting on Han Yunxi's face. Han Yunxi couldn't help but shiver as she suddenly realized what Long Fei Ye meant.
Who was this cold, emotionless man? He was the Icy Duke of Long Fei Ye, the man with the power to control life and death. How could he allow anyone to know the secret of his birth?
What other choice did he have? What was she trying to figure out? Now that such a terrifying secret had been exposed, he'd definitely silence them!
Not only would he silence Murong Wanru, but he would silence her as well!
Heavens, had her brain short-circuited? How could she be so stupid and naïve? Her own life was in danger, but she still talked about medical ethics with a slut like Murong Wanru. She even considered so much for a terrifying man like Long Fei Ye?
She should have turned Murong Wanru into a vegetable to threaten Grand Concubine Yi and pretended she hadn't seen or heard a thing. She could hide the truth from Long Fei Ye for the rest of her life.
Han Yunxi discovered that she'd been shamefully stupid!
Under Long Fei Ye's merciless gaze, she kept backing away until she was leaning against Grand Concubine Yi.
"Has the time passed?" Long Fei Ye suddenly spoke up. His voice was soft, but it made one's hair stand on end.
Han Yunxi swallowed and hastened to reply. "It's passed. No one can save her. She'll never wake up again in this lifetime. She'll only slowly die of old age! Your Highness can set your heart at ease! "
Long Fei Ye nodded and asked, "Then what about you?"
"Chenqie will definitely keep her mouth shut and won't tell anyone. Your Highness gave chenqie assassination weapons with the intention of training chenqie. Chenqie definitely won't disappoint Your Highness. Chenqie is willing to go through water and tread on fire for Your Highness without hesitation! "
Han Yunxi didn't stop for a single breath. She spoke until she was almost out of breath. She looked at Long Fei Ye, her eyes as pure as a newborn.
Even when she'd sworn an oath to study medicine, she'd never been so earnest and sincere.
But Long Fei Ye's gaze was as cold as ever as he asked, "Why should your lordship believe you?"
"Because chenqie and Your Highness are husband and wife. We're on the same boat. The Han Family has already fallen, so chenqie relies on Your Highness. Your Highness's safety and honor are chenqie's safety and honor. If Your Highness lives, chenqie lives. If Your Highness dies, chenqie dies. Chenqie has no reason to betray Your Highness!" Han Yunxi explained hastily.
"Even if you die, you still can't betray your lordship!" Long Fei Ye was expressionless. This wasn't a rhetorical question, but an iron-clad fact!
Han Yunxi wasn't sure why, but her heart suddenly clenched even though she was clearly afraid. An indescribable sourness rose up, making her feel more uncomfortable than afraid.
Han Yunxi didn't speak, but stared silently at Long Fei Ye. Her eyes were clear and bright. It was rare for her to be so close to him for such a long time.
The more she looked at him, the stranger she felt. His eyes were deep and cold, so deep that she couldn't see the bottom of them or his heart. The coldness that seeped into his bones was something he was born with, but this coldness was something he'd nurtured through the struggles of the imperial clan and the dangers of the jianghu.
Long Fei Ye, do you really want to kill me?
As it turns out, our relationship over the past year has really been nothing more than an exchange of conditions. We can't even be considered friends.
If Tang Li or Chu Xifeng saw this scene, they'd definitely be surprised. With Long Fei Ye's personality, how could he waste so much words? Besides Grand Concubine Yi, he'd kill anyone who knew of his origins without mercy!
He should've stabbed him long ago! He even gave Han Yunxi a chance to speak?
Seeing Han Yunxi fall silent, Long Fei Ye's eyes flashed with displeasure. Wasn't this damned woman always so eloquent? He'd like to see how much skill she had to convince him. How could she give up so easily? Was she tired of living?
His sword suddenly drew closer until it was right in front of Han Yunxi. "Answer your lordship's question!" he demanded coldly.
Han Yunxi woke up with a start. She didn't want to die!
As a doctor, she'd hold on to even the slightest bit of hope when it came to saving lives. Now that it was time to save herself, she'd work hard to create hope even if there was none!
Even though Long Fei Ye was right in front of her, Han Yunxi still raised her chin bravely. "Your Highness, if I die, who'll help you deal with Jun Yi Xie? He's an expert in poisons. I'm certain that there aren't more than three people in Cloud Realm Continent who can compete with him in poisons. I'm one of them! In fact, my poison skills might even be superior to his. "
Han Yunxi had no idea how beautiful she looked right now, brimming with confidence.
"Also, since Your Highness gave me the Perplexing Butterfly Illusion, you must trust my poison skills. I'll do my best to help Your Highness uncover the secrets of this poison. Moreover … "
Speaking up to here, Han Yunxi paused and lightly pushed aside Long Feiye's sword. She gave a faint smile that was enough to cause the downfall of cities and countries. "Moreover, I dare to guarantee that if Your Highness kills me, you yourself … won't live for long!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she took out a portion of poison. If he dared to kill her, then she'd poison him! Although it wouldn't be faster than his sword, it was at least on par.
Long Fei Ye narrowed his eyes and dodged out of the way to get off the carriage.
Seeing this, Han Yunxi's smile grew even more brilliant, but only she knew the bitterness hidden in her heart.
Long Fei Ye's eyes flashed with satisfaction, but it quickly disappeared. "Han Yunxi, you had plenty of chances to poison me. Why didn't you do it?"
When he'd drawn close, she could've poisoned him without a sound. Although he didn't want to admit it, he'd forgotten to take precautions against this poisonous woman again.
But this woman had only shown him the poison at the very end without actually doing anything.
"Chenqie already said that chenqie and Your Highness are on the same boat." As she spoke, she changed her mind and teased, "No, Your Highness is chenqie's boat. The water's so big, chenqie can't cut off her own path to survival, can she?
In Tianning's boundless seas, he was her boat …
Long Fei Ye mulled over her words with interest. Although he didn't express his stance, he still sheathed his sword in the end.
Seeing this, Han Yunxi finally let out a sigh of relief. She was right, she thought. In front of this man, she had to have some value.
Long Fei Ye walked over and casually tossed the sword to her. Han Yunxi hastily caught it. So heavy!
What's the meaning of this? He wanted to kill me just a moment ago, but now he's tossing the sword to me as if nothing has happened.
He sat in the carriage and glanced at the two people inside. "We'll talk when we get back."
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