Seeing Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye get off the carriage, Mu Ling 'er immediately jumped up and ran straight to Han Yunxi.
Han Yunxi was used to seeing women who were infatuated with Long Fei Ye, but this was the first time she saw a woman who turned a blind eye to Long Fei Ye.
"Han Yunxi, where's Qi Brother?"
Mu Ling 'er was very direct. She had been staying in the capital all this time because of Qi Brother. She always thought that Qi Brother would come after her for pushing Han Yunxi, but who would have thought that Qi Brother didn't show up even after waiting for so long.
After her father redeemed her out of King Qin's Mansion that day, she didn't leave. She stayed in the inn closest to King Qin's Mansion and often waited at the front and back gates of King Qin's Mansion, hoping to bump into Qi Brother.
Unfortunately, she returned disappointed every time.
"You didn't send your Qi Brother to me, so how would I know?" Han Yunxi asked with a smile.
Mu Ling 'er was speechless for a moment and asked again, "Did Qi Brother look for you?"
This silly girl, was it really okay to ask such a question in front of Long Fei Ye?
Even if Gu looked for her, she wouldn't admit it!
Mu Ling 'er treated Long Fei Ye like air, and Long Fei Ye also treated her like air. He held Han Yunxi's hand and continued to walk forward, and Han Yunxi followed him.
Unexpectedly, Mu Ling 'er boldly stopped Long Fei Ye. "You hurt Qi Brother!"
When they were in the bamboo forest in the backyard of the Mu Residence, her father questioned her, and she learned that Qi Brother was kicked into the water by Long Fei Ye.
In fact, her father had been secretly monitoring her every move in the bamboo forest. Unfortunately, she didn't know at all. She even foolishly told her father everything about Gu and told him that she liked Gu.
"Get lost." Long Fei Ye suddenly said coldly. Mu Ling 'er was intimidated by his aura and obediently took a step back. However, her mouth was still tough. "Han Yunxi, Qi Brother did all this to help you. If anything happens to him, you'll have to deal with it!"
After she finished speaking, she turned and strode away.
She'd decided to stay by Han Yunxi's side until Qi Brother showed up. She firmly believed that Qi Brother would come back to find Han Yunxi.
Actually, Han Yunxi didn't need Mu Ling 'er to remind her. She was worried about Gu the entire time.
It'd been too long since they'd heard from him. She didn't know how badly he was hurt.
It wasn't just Gu, but Mute Granny as well. Long Fei Ye had sent Chu Xifeng to search for her, but there was still no sign of her.
It was normal that they couldn't find her corpse after falling off such a high cliff. But Han Yunxi was still holding on. She refused to accept the fact that Mute Granny was dead until she saw the body.
By the time the two of them returned to the Hibiscus Courtyard, it was already late at night. They'd lost count of how many times they'd walked through the garden's corridors.
In the dead of night, the moonlight shone like gauze. Long Fei Ye held her hand as they walked slowly. Time seemed to slow down here, making everything seem beautiful.
"Han Yunxi, do you know how to play the zither?" Long Fei Ye suddenly asked.
Zither?
That was such a big word that Han Yunxi didn't even know how to answer.
"Didn't you hear enough at the birthday banquet?" she asked with a grin.
Every time, no matter how bright her smile was, he'd always be Cold.
She always wondered if it was true that smiles could affect people.
"I'm just asking," Long Fei Ye said mildly.
"If you want to listen, I'll just play a few pieces." Han Yunxi was still smiling. She'd long gotten used to his coldness. Moreover, she was in a very good mood tonight.
She didn't know how to play the accompaniment, much less understand ancient zither scores. But she still knew how to play a few famous zither pieces.
If she really played the zither against Chu Qingge tonight, she might not lose.
But if there was a better way to beat Chu Qingge, of course she'd use it. She didn't like to perform in front of so many people. That would ruin Qin Wangfei's social status!
There were so many influential people at the birthday banquet, but not many of them had the right to hear her play the zither, right?
"If your lordship listens seriously, will you play seriously as well?" Long Fei Ye asked with interest.
Han Yunxi raised her head and caught sight of a rare smile in Long Fei Ye's eyes. It was faint and faintly discernible, a smile that wasn't quite a smile. Under the quiet moonlight, it looked especially deep and enchanting.
She couldn't help but stare blankly. This fellow must be in a good mood tonight. She couldn't even remember how long it'd been since he last smiled.
"I will!" Han Yunxi nodded seriously. She wasn't like Chu Qingge, who played for everyone else. She only played for him.
Long Fei Ye held her hand, but they didn't head for Leisurely Cloud Pavilion. Instead, they went to his quarters.
Han Yunxi had taken a tour of Long Fei Ye's mysterious quarters on her first day at the estate. She knew that there was a tatami mat tea room with a precious zither inside.
But she'd never heard the sound of a zither in the past year since she'd entered the estate.
Long Fei Ye personally brewed the tea, its fragrance fresh and clean. Han Yunxi washed her hands and burned incense, its fragrance rising in spirals.
Long Fei Ye was clearly holding tea, but his movements made it seem like he was holding wine. He had long changed into a set of loose white robes and was sitting lazily on the tatami mat, sipping from his cup.
Right now, he seemed less cold and indolent than before. He sat by the French windows, looking like a wandering immortal beneath the moonlight.
Han Yunxi was a good-for-nothing. Right now, all her attention was on Long Fei Ye. This was the first time she'd seen him so indolent after so long.
Was this a side of him that she didn't understand? Or was he starting to feel tipsy after drinking so much wine?
Suddenly, Long Fei Ye asked, "Han Yunxi, how long are you going to stare?"
Han Yunxi gave a start before quickly averting her gaze. She didn't know how to answer him.
Didn't this guy always let her stare as she pleased?
Seeing Han Yunxi's ears turn red, Long Fei Ye's eyes flashed with amusement, but it quickly disappeared.
Han Yunxi lightly plucked at the zither and changed the topic. "What's the name of this zither?"
"Jun Yu," Long Fei Ye replied mildly.
Han Yunxi only felt that it was especially beautiful. As she murmured the two words "Jun Yu", she plucked at the zither and played the song "Lovers of the Liang". The sound of the zither was mellow and melodious. It was as if she was weeping and narrating, as if she was quietly narrating a thousand-year-old love story.
Han Yunxi didn't know why she chose this song. Perhaps it was because of the name "Jun Yu".
Jun Yu, Jun Yu. The sound of the zither was like Jun Yu.
Listening to the sound of the zither was like Jun Yu's voice. How much did she miss him?
Long Fei Ye supported his head with one hand and listened quietly.
He kept looking at Han Yunxi. He seemed to be listening to the song seriously, but he was actually looking at her seriously. He seemed to be entranced by the song, but he was actually entranced by her.
He was so serious as he looked at her beautiful brows, her tall nose, her tender red lips, her lowered eyes, and her noble purple robes. She was so elegant and magnificent.
He looked at her like she was his prey, but he also looked at her like she was a treasure.
As he looked at it, his gaze gradually became solemn and heavy, as if there were many secrets hidden in it that no one knew.
She didn't know that his heart for her was just like his gaze at this moment. It was mixed with too many things and also heavy.
Han Yunxi lowered her head and continued to play. She didn't notice that Long Fei Ye wasn't actually listening to the song, but looking at her.
When the last sound of the zither stopped, Han Yunxi raised her head. She herself was immersed in the faint sorrow of "Lovers of the Liang".
At this time, Long Fei Ye had already put away all the emotions in his eyes and returned to his usual silent and cold appearance.
"What's the name of this song?" Long Fei Ye asked.
"Lovers of the Liang, I didn't write it. It's a famous song." Han Yunxi hurriedly explained.
"Lovers of the Liang? What's the meaning of this name? "Long Fei Ye was curious.
Han Yunxi summarized the story of "Lovers of the Liang" and smiled. "Your Highness, if you were Liang Shanbo, what would you do?"
But Long Fei Ye only replied, "Your lordship isn't that weak!"
Han Yunxi was at a loss for words. All right, even if this guy was in a good mood tonight, she couldn't discuss this topic with him. It didn't suit him at all!
Long Fei Ye drank a few cups of tea before he commented, "Mm, it's very nice."
Han Yunxi was speechless. She could faintly sense that this guy didn't really want her to play the zither. But what else could he do in the middle of the night besides listening to the zither on a whim?
She sat by his side and drank tea with him. "Your Highness, the matter of the western mountains …"
Emperor Tianhui had said that she would go to the western mountains as soon as the empress dowager's birthday banquet was over.
Long Fei Ye's ruckus at the banquet had indeed threatened Emperor Tianhui, but the matter of the western mountains had yet to be resolved.
Han Yunxi had taken out the Medicine Fan because she didn't want to show off her skills on the spot, but also to leave herself a way out so she could tempt the empress dowager.
"You'll understand when you go to the Imperial Physician Courtyard tomorrow," Long Fei Ye said mildly.
So mysterious?
Since Long Fei Ye had said as much, Han Yunxi didn't ask any more questions. Her heart was filled with curiosity.
What could happen if she went to the Imperial Physician Courtyard? Or was there anyone who could stop her from going to the western mountains?
Gu Beiyue was impossible!
Han Yunxi couldn't figure it out no matter how hard she tried. She could only wait until tomorrow.
After they finished talking about the western mountains, Han Yunxi fell silent as well.
Actually, if she didn't say anything of her own accord, the two of them would spend most of their time in silence.
She used to be taciturn as well, but she'd gradually become more talkative recently. Still, she didn't know what to say to him now.
If he wanted to listen to the zither, she'd already finished playing.
Just like that, the two of them fell into silence again.
Actually, the two of them were already used to this kind of silence. It was just that tonight was a little late, and the atmosphere was a little off.
Suddenly, Long Fei Ye spoke, "Han Yunxi …"
"Mm." Han Yunxi immediately responded, raising her head to look at him.
Their eyes met. Long Fei Ye didn't say anything for a long time. Han Yunxi probed, "Your Highness, is something the matter?"
Long Fei Ye seemed a little hesitant, but he quickly denied it. "Nothing. Let's go. I'll send you back."
She didn't know why, but Han Yunxi's heart suddenly felt empty. She responded mildly, "Mm."
Actually, the Leisurely Cloud Pavilion wasn't far from the bedroom. Long Fei Ye really held her hand and sent her back to the entrance of the Leisurely Cloud Pavilion.
It was very late at night, and her heart was a little messy. The moment he let go of her hand, she once again felt empty.
However, he remained calm and rational. He seriously instructed, "You must go to the Imperial Physician Courtyard tomorrow morning. Don't be late."
Who would wait for Han Yunxi to go to the Imperial Physician Courtyard tomorrow?
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