Su Xiaoyu might be young, but her voice wasn't soft.
She was only halfway up the stairs when Han Yunxi's door was still shut, but she could still hear her voice.
"Who is it?" Long Fei Ye immediately woke up.
"The little girl we saved. She's called Su Xiaoyu," Han Yunxi replied honestly.
After investigating Su Xiaoyu's background, Chu Xifeng should've told Long Fei Ye about it, but he'd been too busy to do so.
Long Fei Ye released Han Yunxi and rose to his feet. Han Yunxi quickly got off the bed.
Su Xiaoyu had already reached the door. "Esteemed wangfei, it's time to get up. Your servant's here to brew you some tea."
Han Yunxi always woke up early, so she should've been drinking tea in the courtyard by now.
Of course, Su Xiaoyu had no idea that Long Fei Ye was here, but Han Yunxi felt gloomy at the well-intentioned interruption.
This lass really knows how to pick the right time!
I'll have to make it clear later that she's not allowed to come up here without my orders.
"Take it to the courtyard and prepare extra cups," Han Yunxi instructed from the other side of the door.
Su Xiaoyu froze at the door and asked suspiciously, "Prepare an extra cup?"
Who's that?
She didn't know how to react. She'd wanted to use esteemed wangfei's late wake-up time to see if she could help her change her clothes, but now she didn't have the chance.
Su Xiaoyu could only resentfully descend the stairs.
But when she saw Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi emerge together, she couldn't help but shiver.
It's the Duke of Qin!
Rumors had it that Han Yunxi was doted on, so Su Xiaoyu had been scared witless when she first arrived. She was afraid that she'd have to face the Duke of Qin all the time, but it wasn't until she reached Leisurely Cloud Pavilion that she realized the Duke of Qin and Han Yunxi were living in separate rooms.
When did the Duke of Qin arrive? Did he spend the night upstairs?
Perhaps because of her guilty conscience, Su Xiaoyu almost broke the cup. Fortunately, she caught it in time.
As soon as Long Fei Ye stepped out of the door, he shot a Cold Gaze at Su Xiaoyu. He had a panoramic view of her every move. Naturally, he also noticed her nervousness.
Su Xiaoyu was flustered, but she was well-trained after all. She cleverly made the best of her mistake. Her hand trembled again, and the teacup fell to the ground. "Bang!"
Afterwards, she hastily fell to her knees, not even daring to raise her head. "Your Highness Duke of Qin, please spare me! Spare my life! This servant didn't do it on purpose. Your Highness Duke of Qin, please spare my life! "
Long Fei Ye looked at her and did not say anything. Han Yunxi quickly went forward. "Get up. Hurry up and tidy up. It's fine."
Su Xiaoyu timidly looked up at Han Yunxi and shook her head, indicating that she didn't dare.
"I said it's fine, so it's fine. You can withdraw."
Usually, whenever Long Fei Ye was mentioned, Su Xiaoyu would always be very afraid, so Han Yunxi didn't think too much of it. If Su Xiaoyu acted normal right now, Han Yunxi would be suspicious.
As soon as she heard the two words "withdraw," Su Xiaoyu spat out in relief. Although she stood up, she still bent over, not daring to turn around. Facing Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye, she cautiously retreated.
However, Long Fei Ye suddenly said, "Stop."
Su Xiaoyu's legs seemed to turn to jelly. She knelt down with a thump and sobbed, "Esteemed Wangfei, save me …"
Han Yunxi was both angry and amused. The little thing was already very embarrassing. How could there be someone more embarrassing than her?
"Your Highness, this girl's heard of your temper. She's afraid of you," Han Yunxi said with a smile.
"What, is your lordship's temper bad?" Long Fei Ye asked.
Su Xiaoyu couldn't stop trembling. Her head was almost pressed against the grass, but she didn't dare to make a sound.
By now, Zhao mama had arrived as well. As soon as she saw Long Fei Ye, she was bewildered. "Your Highness, you came so early!"
Han Yunxi didn't explain, so Long Fei Ye wouldn't. Su Xiaoyu kept her head bowed, too afraid to speak.
Zhao mama finally noticed Su Xiaoyu kneeling on the side and laughed out loud. "Your Highness, this child can't take a fright. It's best if you don't make things difficult for her."
Zhao mama cleaned up the teacups and steeped some fresh green tea. "Your Highness, esteemed wangfei, please sit."
Then she whispered into Long Fei Ye's ear, "Master, Chu Xifeng's already checked this girl. She can be used."
Long Fei Ye finally sat down. Zhao mama quickly waved at Su Xiaoyu to dismiss her.
But Long Fei Ye only said Cold, "Have her serve me."
Zhao mama was in a difficult position. Her eyes drifted towards Han Yunxi.
"Give her some time to get used to it. Chenqie will serve you!" Han Yunxi half-joked, half-coaxing.
She had no idea why Long Fei Ye was so serious about a little girl.
Long Feiye was about to speak when the sound of a cat meowing came from the bushes.
"Meow …"
This …
Everyone was astonished. Whose cat was that?!
Han Yunxi knitted her brows at Zhao mama, who immediately waved her hands. "We don't."
As she spoke, a cat poked its head out of the grass as if it was starving. It meowed pitifully at the crowd.
This time, everyone was dumbfounded.
Wasn't this the Persian cat that Emperor Tianhui had given to the empress dowager as a birthday gift? Why was it here?
"Lil Thing! Come out! "Han Yunxi shouted.
Who else could do such a thing besides Lil Thing?
No one knew where Lil Thing had gone, so Han Yunxi quickly went upstairs to search. She rummaged through chests and cupboards, but didn't find Lil Thing. Instead, she found a chest full of treasures.
It was full of the empress dowager's birthday gifts, including Qinwang Rong's Moon Night Pearl and the crown prince's snow ganoderma.
Han Yunxi couldn't help but burst into laughter. She didn't know what to say.
Mm, I'll give Lil Thing 32 likes. Beautifully done!
The empress dowager must be depressed to death these days!
Seeing the chest full of treasures, Long Fei Ye's lips twitched into a half-smile.
Naturally, he could keep these treasures, but that Persian cat had to be sent away! If someone were to find out about it, the crime would not be just an ordinary one.
Although Emperor Tianhui had given way about the western mountains, that didn't mean he and the empress dowager would drop the matter. Once they got hold of something that could be used against them, they wouldn't go easy on the culprit.
After all, Tianning was still Emperor Tianhui's world. He only dreaded Long Fei Ye.
Throughout history, how many of those who held power over the world, whose achievements surpassed their masters' and whose wealth rivaled that of a nation's?
Long Fei Ye quickly had his guards send the Persian cat away. As for the treasures, Han Yunxi generously left them for Lil Thing. As long as it didn't eat them, they were all hers!
Their morning tea was interrupted by this incident. Zhao mama seized the chance to take Su Xiaoyu away. Long Fei Ye didn't ask any questions, but told Han Yunxi, "In the future, tell her not to wake you up so early."
Han Yunxi gave a start before bursting into laughter. So that's why he was unhappy!
Seeing Han Yunxi laugh, Long Fei Ye only pretended not to notice, his expression Cold.
He should be the embarrassed one, but Han Yunxi ended up feeling embarrassed instead.
"Chenqie obeys," she replied seriously.
Still, she had no idea that Long Fei Ye had found Chu Xifeng that very day to ask him about Su Xiaoyu's origins.
Just like that, the events at the western mountains passed. Han Yunxi would occasionally visit the Imperial Physician Courtyard when she needed medicinal ingredients. With her status and Gu Beiyue's presence, no one dared to object no matter how many ingredients she took.
Besides cultivating the highly corrosive poisonous plants in the courtyard, Han Yunxi spent all her time researching Beauty's Blood.
She went to General Baili's estate a few times, but Baili Mingxiang was the same as ever. Once, Baili Mingxiang's poison flared up again. There was nothing she could do to help, so she simply returned home.
Today, she was about to go to General Baili's estate again when someone from the Imperial Physician Courtyard arrived. They said someone had died in the palace from poison and wanted her to take a look.
Han Yunxi knew that she couldn't refuse an invitation from the Imperial Physician Courtyard, rather than a direct summons from the palace.
But she was puzzled. What kind of poisoned victim needed her to take a look?
On the way, she asked around and was shocked to find out that the bold Noble Consort Yun had died from poison. The empress dowager wanted her to help find the culprit.
Emperor Tianhui had four noble consorts: Noble Consort Xiao, Noble Consort Xue, Noble Consort Ning, and Noble Consort Yun. Noble Consort Xiao was the second imperial son's mufei and the daughter of the Prime Minister of the Left. Noble Consort Xue was a concubine's daughter from the imperial uncle's estate and counted as the empress's sister. Noble Consort Ning was the younger sister of one of the three cavalry generals. Only Noble Consort Yun had the lowest birth and was only the daughter of a provincial official.
However, Noble Consort Yun had always been more favored than Noble Consort Xue and Noble Consort Ning. That was because she was bold enough to say and do things that others didn't dare. Her uniqueness had attracted Emperor Tianhui's attention, causing her to jump multiple ranks from Cairen to Noble Consort Yun.
At the empress dowager's birthday banquet, Xiao Zhengxin publicly supported the Long Fei Ye, causing the most favored Noble Consort Xiao to lose all favor overnight. Meanwhile, Noble Consort Yun was in full swing.
As soon as Han Yunxi heard that Noble Consort Yun had died from poison, the first person she thought of was Noble Consort Xiao. She was the biggest suspect.
Of course, she knew things weren't that simple. If things were that simple, this wouldn't be a harem affair.
She should rejoice that Long Fei Ye hadn't taken any concubines. Otherwise, she'd have to face a terrifying struggle for favor as well!
Han Yunxi entered the palace and was about to change into a sedan chair when the second imperial son and the Prime Minister of the Left, Xiao Zhengxin, walked towards her.
"Esteemed wangfei, Yuru was wrongly accused. Esteemed wangfei, for His Highness's sake, you must seek justice for Yuru!" Xiao Zhengxin's face was full of anxiety. Yuru was Noble Consort Xiao's maiden name.
"Didn't they say they were investigating? The results came out so quickly? "Han Yunxi asked in bewilderment.
"Esteemed wangfei, they found poison in Yuru's palace. One of her servant girls also confessed to the crime. We have all the witnesses and evidence!"
With Xiao Zhengxin's influence in court and the Duke of Qin's backing, Emperor Tianhui couldn't touch him for now. But he couldn't bear to see his only daughter banished to the Cold Palace!
He'd already given orders over and over, but Yuru had still been careless enough to be ambushed by a spy.
The evidence had been planted, and the witness was none other than the spy.
After the empress lost her mind, the empress dowager regained control of the harem. With evidence and witnesses, how could the empress dowager let Yuru off so easily?
The empress dowager had long wanted to deal with the Xiao Clan while the second imperial son and the crown prince vied for favor. Add that to the birthday banquet incident, and the empress dowager was fretting over the lack of a chance to take revenge! Moreover, Noble Consort Yun was dead and Noble Consort Xiao was banished to the Cold Palace, leaving only Noble Consort Xue and Noble Consort Ning.
Noble Consort Ning was indifferent by nature and worshipped Buddha all year round. She didn't fight for favor, so Noble Consort Xue was the only one left with any real power.
Now that the empress had gone mad, plenty of people were eyeing the throne. Naturally, the empress dowager would find a way to help her own daughter onto the throne.
Naturally, Han Yunxi was well aware of these complicated relationships as well.
Just as Han Yunxi was about to speak, the second imperial prince hastily added, "Esteemed wangfei, nothing can happen to my mufei. If anything happens to my mufei, His Highness will definitely punish you!"
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