"Why bathe?" Han Yunxi looked at Su Xiaoyu in confusion.
Su Xiaoyu blinked her innocent eyes and replied seriously, "Esteemed Wangfei, don't you rich people always take a bath when you wake up to maintain your skin?"
Han Yunxi smiled bitterly. "Who told you that?"
"The older sisters who begged with me said it. They also said that you rich people have to fill the bathtub with flower petals and massage with very expensive essential oils." Su Xiaoyu spoke very seriously, as if she had seen it with her own eyes.
Han Yunxi didn't know how to answer her, but she wasn't wrong. Among the upper class of the royal family, not only women, but even men also liked to take baths.
If Su Xiaoyu hadn't mentioned it, Han Yunxi would have forgotten that Long Fei Ye had a very luxurious hot spring in his palace. It wasn't something that Su Xiaoyu's bathtub could compare to.
"I like to take a bath in the evening." Han Yunxi smiled.
Su Xiaoyu's eyes flashed with craftiness as she quickly replied, "Then Xiao Yu 'er will serve esteemed Wangfei in the evening."
Han Yunxi smiled but didn't reply. She hadn't fallen asleep in the study. Instead, she was reading through all the records on Beauty's Blood in the detoxification system.
The results were disappointing. There weren't many records, and she knew all of it.
Beauty's Blood was cultivated in a special female body. After taking three hundred kinds of slow-acting poisons, the toxins would seep into the blood and cause a qualitative change in the blood.
According to normal medical theory, the person whose blood had undergone a qualitative change was basically incurable. However, this matter clearly couldn't be explained by normal medical theory.
Han Yunxi sat down on the swing in the courtyard. She pondered whether she should concoct all the slow-acting poisons that Baili Mingxiang had taken and see the results before continuing her research.
She didn't know when Long Fei Ye would return. He should know more about Beauty's Blood than she did.
Su Xiaoyu followed beside Han Yunxi. "Esteemed Wangfei, Zhao mama said that the grass in the courtyard is poisonous. Is that true?"
"You don't believe me? Why don't you try it? "Han Yunxi grinned.
Su Xiaoyu immediately shook her head. "I wouldn't dare."
"That's right. Those things are highly poisonous." Han Yunxi was not joking. If one touched the roots of these plants with their bare hands, their hands would be destroyed.
"Princess Consort, I won't touch them. I can water them every day." Su Xiaoyu took the initiative.
How could Han Yunxi give such a dangerous and important thing to a child?
"No need, I can take care of myself."
Han Yunxi was filled with questions, but Su Xiaoyu asked, "Princess Consort, why are you planting these poisonous plants?"
Children were always curious. However, Su Xiaoyu had been with Steward Luo for so many days. Didn't Steward Luo tell her to watch, listen, and learn less when she was working in the Furong Courtyard?
Fortunately, this little girl stayed by her side. If she ran into Long Fei Ye one day, she wouldn't have to ask so many questions. Long Fei Ye would definitely make her leave.
"Children don't need to know so much."
Han Yunxi felt that she was still very loving. She specially reminded her, "Little Yu 'er, if you meet His Highness in the future, do you know what to do?"
"His Highness Duke of Qin?" Su Xiaoyu suddenly became nervous.
"Of course. His Highness Duke of Qin also lives here. You'll definitely meet him." Han Yunxi smiled. Long Fei Ye was such a cold and aloof man. He wouldn't be so lethal to such a young girl, right?
"Legend has it that His Highness Duke of Qin is very fierce." Su Xiaoyu said seriously.
Han Yunxi nodded seriously, "That's right. So, when you see him in the future, don't ask random questions. Do you understand?"
Su Xiaoyu nodded like she was pounding onions.
In the evening, Han Yunxi really did feel an itch in her heart. She wanted to take a bath. It just so happened that Long Fei Ye wasn't in the fu these days. She could go to the hot springs without any scruples.
"Zhao mama, get ready. I want to take a bath!"
"It's a pity that His Highness won't be coming back tonight …" Zhao mama secretly sighed as she prepared things. Su Xiaoyu followed behind her and helped her.
Han Yunxi didn't know anything about flower petals or essential oils. In modern times, she would at most take a hot bath in the bathtub at home. It wasn't that she couldn't afford it, but that it took too much time to prepare.
Zhao mama was an old hand. As soon as Han Yunxi arrived at the bedroom, she and Su Xiaoyu came over with a pile of things.
When Long Fei Ye wasn't here, the bedroom wasn't locked. However, there were no less than ten hidden guards around.
In reality, none of Long Fei Ye's secrets were hidden in the bedroom. This was just a place where he slept and rested. He hated it when people casually entered.
If she wasn't walking with Han Yunxi, it would probably be difficult for Zhao mama to enter alone, let alone Su Xiaoyu.
As soon as Su Xiaoyu entered the bedroom, she was immediately shocked by the luxurious and spacious interior.
Although it was dark on both sides and she couldn't see anything clearly, just the towering stone pillars on both sides were enough to make people feel intimidated.
This place was filled with His Highness Duke of Qin's noble and inviolable aura.
This time, Su Xiaoyu learned her lesson. She walked all the way to the hot spring without saying anything.
Zhao mama handed a large basket of rose petals to Su Xiaoyu to sprinkle in the hot spring. She prepared the essential oils and placed them to the side. There was also a large bath towel and clean clothes.
As Su Xiaoyu sprinkled the petals, she stole glances at Han Yunxi as if waiting for something.
However, Han Yunxi sat by the side of the hot spring without moving for a long time.
Soon, Zhao mama finished preparing everything. "Esteemed wangfei, this old servant will wait behind the curtain."
Han Yunxi never needed to be served the entire time when she was bathing. Although she was also a woman, she wasn't used to being "honest" with others.
Seeing that Su Xiaoyu was still standing to the side, Zhao mama said with displeasure, "Little girl, what are you spacing out for?"
"I want to serve esteemed wangfei," Su Xiaoyu said with a serious face. No matter how one looked at her, she looked simple and honest.
"No need, Zhao mama's here is enough."
Han Yunxi waved her hand and prepared to take off her clothes, but Su Xiaoyu stood in place and refused to budge.
"That's not how a servant should act. You'll have plenty to serve in the future, so go on out." Han Yunxi felt helpless. It was obvious that this girl wanted to repay her kindness.
Zhao mama didn't think so much and simply dragged Su Xiaoyu out. "Let's go, let's go. Don't delay any longer."
Su Xiaoyu had no choice but to sulkily follow Zhao mama out. As soon as the curtains were closed, Zhao mama said in a low voice, "Little Yu 'er, go tell Chu Xifeng to tell His Highness that esteemed wangfei's tired from bathing in her chambers. She wants to sleep here tonight …"
Su Xiaoyu widened her eyes. "Zhao mama, you're lying."
"Don't speak nonsense!" Zhao mama grew fierce.
"Esteemed wangfei clearly just …"
"I've served esteemed wangfei for so long, do you think I don't understand her? Are you going or not? "Zhao mama asked.
"But … but I don't know who Chu Xifeng is. How am I supposed to find him? "Su Xiaoyu was at a loss.
Zhao mama had been so excited that she'd forgotten that this girl had no way of finding Chu Xifeng. Without a choice, she could only go by herself.
"Stay on guard and don't wander off, understand?" Zhao mama said sternly.
"Un!" Su Xiaoyu nodded her head.
Zhao mama was still worried and lowered her voice. "Little girl, I'm not trying to scare you, but if you dare to wander around here … you won't even know how you'll die!"
Su Xiaoyu was stunned. "I don't want to stay here, I'll go find Chu Xifeng!"
"As long as you don't wander off, esteemed wangfei's here. What are you afraid of?" Zhao mama was amused. She found it quite interesting to have a little girl as a companion.
Su Xiaoyu's face was full of fear as she sat cross-legged beneath the curtains. "Zhao mama, hurry and come back!"
Seeing this, Zhao mama set her mind at ease and left cheerfully.
But as soon as Zhao mama left, Su Xiaoyu stood up, her fearful expression long gone. In its place was a calm and collected serenity that didn't fit her age.
She cocked her head to listen carefully for movements behind the curtains until she heard the sound of water. After confirming that Han Yunxi was in the pool, she carefully lifted a corner of the curtains.
Of course she knew there were guards here, but she also knew that no one but Long Fei Ye would dare to spy on Han Yunxi while she was bathing.
Through the cracks, she caught a glimpse of a charming scene.
The pool was covered in rose petals like a sea of flowers. Amidst the mist, Han Yunxi's hair was tied up high, making her face look thinner and more delicate than usual. Her entire body was submerged in the water until it reached her chest. As the water rippled, her beautiful collarbones could be vaguely seen.
"A stunner!" Su Xiaoyu gave her a mature evaluation.
It's a good thing I came, she thought. If it was Master, would he have a nosebleed? But Master wouldn't be able to get in.
Su Xiaoyu stared at Han Yunxi as if trying to find something on her body. Unfortunately, Han Yunxi didn't move much and soon fell asleep by the side of the pool.
When Zhao mama returned, Su Xiaoyu was still sitting cross-legged on the ground with a serious expression like a gatekeeper.
Zhao mama returned disappointed. She hadn't found Chu Xifeng, so her lies couldn't reach His Highness Duke of Qin's ears.
"You didn't run off, right?"
Zhao mama had only asked casually. Anyone who could enter the Hibiscus Courtyard as a servant usually didn't need to be suspicious. This girl had been frightened by her just then, so she wouldn't run off.
"I didn't!" Su Xiaoyu replied seriously, then asked, "Zhao mama, why did esteemed wangfei soak for so long?"
As they spoke, the sound of water came from behind the curtains. Han Yunxi had risen.
Su Xiaoyu's eyes darkened. Damned Zhao mama, you really came at the wrong time! What a waste of such a good chance!
It was easy enough to get Han Yunxi to soak in a bath, but she had no idea how easy it would be to get her to do it Long Fei Ye when he wasn't around!
Han Yunxi dressed herself neatly and came out of the room. She felt refreshed after a bath. It'd been ages since she'd gone to the Han Estate, so she had to go back. Her little Yi 'er must be missing her.
Zhao mama cleaned up the rose petals in the pool as she complained. Where did that damned brat Chu Xifeng run off to at such a crucial time?
Mm, Chu Xifeng had just returned from Medicine Ghost Valley with a message from His Excellency Pill Fiend.
"Go back and tell Long Fei Ye to bring his horse over at any time!"
Chu Xifeng relayed the message to Long Fei Ye, who smiled and said, "We'll set out immediately."
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