Han Yunxi didn't hear what Long Fei Ye and Qinwang Rong said after that. Until they left, she stood still with her head lowered.
Her mood was very low! To be exact, it was disappointment.
When she moved out of the Hibiscus Courtyard and was rejected in the carriage, she wasn't this disappointed.
But, this time …
Long Fei Ye, it turns out that … you're nothing more than this!
As soon as Long Fei Ye left, Official Ouyang came back and couldn't wait to switch Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue back to their original cells. Gu Beiyue wanted to say something to Han Yunxi, but unfortunately, he didn't even have the chance.
This woman had always been a source of light. Even in the darkest world, she had the power to illuminate herself. But now, she was like a dim luminous pearl, lifeless.
One of them was brought to the right, and the other to the left. Although Gu Beiyue was silent, he looked back again and again, his eyes flashing with concern and distress. Unfortunately, Han Yunxi was completely immersed in her own world and forgot about Gu Beiyue's existence.
Long Fei Ye abandoned the rook to save the king, and Gu Beiyue was also in prison. At this time, who could find the higher-ups of the medical school to save them? Who would save the Han family?
In fact, Han Yunxi had a trump card in her hand. Not only could she save herself, but she could also save many people. Unfortunately, she didn't think about Mother Su's matter at all.
Back in the smelly and dirty little black prison, Han Yunxi leaned against the cold wall. Her eyes were dark and her heart was cold.
Official Ouyang looked at her disdainfully and didn't avoid it. He actually ordered in front of her, "Come, from now on, three meals a day according to the standards of a condemned prisoner!"
Official Ouyang was recommended by Official Xu of the Ministry of Appointments. When Han Yunxi bullied Madam Xu and the Han family's eldest young master, Official Ouyang was the one who was most troubled.
Now that the situation was clear, how could Lord Ouyang not take revenge?
Of course, because of Han Yunxi's identity, Official Ouyang didn't dare to torture her, but he could still torture her for a few days.
Official Ouyang originally thought that Han Yunxi would be angry, but who knew that Han Yunxi was like a dead person, standing there without any reaction.
Official Ouyang didn't feel any sense of accomplishment at all and was very dissatisfied. Just as he was about to walk over and humiliate him, the jailer hastily stopped him and whispered, "Milord, this subordinate feels that the question His Highness Duke of Qin asked before he left is very strange!"
Long Fei Ye left after seeing Prince Rong off. Before leaving, he asked Official Ouyang one last question in a low voice, "According to the law, can they live in the high-class prison?"
According to the law, Gu Beiyue's status didn't allow him to live there, but Han Yunxi's status definitely did. That's what Official Ouyang had said.
Actually, "according to the law" was a neutral term. Everything had to be done according to the law and handled according to the law. One couldn't ask for special privileges, nor could one use private punishment to avenge personal grudges. But people tended to overlook the latter.
Official Ouyang wasn't an idiot, but he didn't think too much of it after seeing the Duke of Qin agree with Prince Rong. He only assumed that the Duke of Qin had asked casually before he left.
"What's strange about it? She's already an abandoned chess piece. As this Official sees it, His Majesty won't interrogate her, but just wait to convict her. "
Official Ouyang had no idea that his words had revealed the truth behind today's visit. Unfortunately, it was already too late by the time he realized the truth.
As soon as Prince Rong left, he went straight to the palace. Emperor Tianhui had long set up a chessboard and been waiting for a long time.
After Prince Rong went into seclusion, he'd become obsessed with chess. In the world, only he and Long Fei Ye dared to break Emperor Tianhui's chessboard, while Long Fei Ye was the only one capable of doing so.
When it came to chess, Qinwang Rong preferred Long Feiye. But today he was exceptionally patient. He sat down and played a few moves before speaking. "It looks like there's no need to interrogate this woman."
Naturally, Emperor Tianhui was already aware of the situation at the justice courts. He'd schemed against Han Yunxi to give Long Fei Ye a hard time and threaten Han Yunxi to reveal the truth about Mama Su.
Now Long Fei Ye's attitude of abandoning the rook to save the king made it clear that the woman knew nothing about Mama Su.
Otherwise, Long Fei Ye's strict personality wouldn't have thrown her away so easily. Han Yunxi wasn't an ordinary woman, so he had to be on guard against the possibility that Han Yunxi would expose Mama Su and bite him in the back.
"It's a good thing that Zhen prepared 18 tortures for her," Emperor Tianhui said Coldly.
If not for Long Fei Ye's trip today, Han Yunxi would've suffered a lot in the justice courts in the coming days!
Prince Rong disdained Emperor Tianhui's cruelty to women. He gave a cold snort and said, "Instead of going to war against a little girl, it's better to spend more time on the Duke of Qin's origins. Our Tianning's imperial bloodline can't be sullied!"
Seeing Qinwang Rong's disdainful expression, Emperor Tianhui felt uncomfortable despite his deference to the man. He was the ruler of a nation who couldn't be looked down upon.
"Yes, Imperial Uncle's teachings are right."
He didn't plan to continue the topic. Of course, he didn't plan to torture Han Yunxi either, lest Prince Rong look down on him again.
In the end, dealing with women wasn't something a man should do, much less the demeanor of a nation's ruler.
Although it was surprising, Prince Rong's appearance made the Duke of Qin's compromise reasonable. Han Yunxi's trial was the Duke of Qin's first step to compromise. Emperor Tianhui believed that the first step would lead to a second, then a third.
Once the Duke of Qin's henchmen were taken care of, he refused to believe that the Duke of Qin had three heads and six arms to break free of his inescapable net.
Long Fei Ye had just returned to the Solitary Enclosure when Tang Li rushed to meet him. "Long Fei Ye, have you gone mad?" he demanded.
Long Fei Ye arched a brow at him, but didn't answer. Instead, he asked Chu Xifeng, "Have there been any movements from Medical City?"
Chu Xifeng didn't even get a chance to reply before Tang Li grabbed Long Fei Ye by the collar. "You've forced Han Yunxi into a corner. What if she reveals the truth? And don't forget that the Perplexing Butterfly Illusion is in her hands too! "
Long Fei Ye shoved Tang Li's hand, but the latter refused to let go. Long Fei Ye shoved again without using any strength, but Tang Li was sent flying until he crashed against the door.
He elegantly straightened out his collar and asked, "Isn't this the best chance to test her?"
"That's too high of a price!" Tang Li wasn't convinced.
"Your lordship can afford to lose," Long Fei Ye was nonchalant.
"You!" Tang Li was infuriated, but had no words to retort. He simply sat on one side, too lazy to speak.
Chu Xifeng was stunned as well, but if he had to seriously answer whether he believed Han Yunxi or not, he'd still believe her.
That woman was different from other women, perhaps even better than men. She had her own principles and strength of character, as well as the confidence to do certain things!
Of course, Chu Xifeng didn't dare to say too much. He only reported, "Your Highness, there's no news from Medical City for now, but the palace has found out that Director Xi needs 10 days to cure the crown prince. That means … esteemed wangfei and the rest still have 10 days."
A complicated look flickered past Long Fei Ye's eyes before he muttered, "Continue to keep an eye on Medical City."
Today's high-profile visit wasn't just a show for Emperor Tianhui, but Gu Beiyue as well. He was very curious as to why this genius Divine Doctor, who could've been like a fish in water in Medical City, had condescended to stay in Tianning's Imperial Physician Courtyard for so many years.
Three days later, there was still no news from Medical City. Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue were locked up in two separate cells with no chance to interact with each other.
Their treatment as prisoners on death row made things difficult for them. Gu Beiyue didn't touch any of the spoiled food sent to them, but only drank water to maintain himself.
It wasn't until the fourth day that an unfamiliar jailer used the excuse of delivering water to approach the bars.
Gu Beiyue calmly walked over.
"How is it?" Gu Beiyue asked in a low voice.
"Someone beat us to it. Luo Zuishan's already asked for instructions from the Council of Elders. He'll reach Tianning's capital tonight," the jailer replied.
"Long Fei Ye?" Gu Beiyue asked doubtfully. He had a way to get in touch with Medical City on the day of his capture, so he had his reasons for not moving immediately.
"It's not the Duke of Qin. There's been no movement from him at all. It's Gu," the jailer replied.
Gu Beiyue's eyes lit up as he seemed to understand something. He smiled faintly. "He's smart enough to know to find Luo Zuishan."
Who was Luo Zuishan?
Besides the late Grandfather Gu, there were only two other sixth-ranked Primogenitor Doctors in the medical academy. One was Director Xi, and the other was Director Luo Zuishan.
It wasn't easy to invite the elders of Medical City's Council of Elders. Moreover, they had their own misgivings, so they might not be as effective as Luo Zuishan. Luo Zuishan and Director Xi were sworn enemies. Neither of them could stand to see the other doing well.
Once Luo Zuishan found Director Xi's weakness, he'd disregard all face and fight to the death without yielding an inch.
"Master, this guy Gu's background …"
Before the jailer could finish speaking, Gu Beiyue motioned for him to shut up. Even after being imprisoned for so long, he was still dressed in snow-white robes and looked as graceful as an immortal. In the darkness, he made a shushing motion and pressed a white jade finger against his thin lips, giving off an indescribable sense of nobility and mystery.
"Go, we'll wait and see." His voice was as light as a spring breeze. Then he disappeared into the darkness.
Just who was Gu Qishao?
At this moment, this evildoer was in Han Yunxi's cell. This was already his third visit, and each time he came, he was carrying a large bag. She didn't know where he'd found the key, but he'd boldly opened the door and entered without alarming the jailers. It could be considered a miracle.
Every time he came, he brought along a clean quilt, a bag of dry rations, and a bag of hot food. Although they were all wrapped up in a large bag, they were packed in an orderly fashion. Even the scents didn't affect each other. Every time Han Yunxi opened the bag, she had the illusion that Gu wasn't an evildoer at all, but a perfect man for traveling!
He said that the quilt had to be changed every day so she could sleep soundly. The dry rations were her snacks, while the hot food was her main meal. Don't worry, he'd guarantee she'd be able to walk out of here within ten days.
Of course, even if Han Yunxi didn't pay him much attention, he still persisted in asking her three questions. "Just what's your relationship with the Tang Clan? Who taught you the poison arts? Who's your real father? "
As a matter of fact, he was helping Han Yunxi change her bed as he asked her questions. Meanwhile, Han Yunxi was crouching on one side with a bowl of fragrant white rice, gorging herself on it.
Ever since Grand Concubine Yi starved her for days and nights, she couldn't stand hunger. Without Gu, she'd have long fainted from hunger.
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