Long Fei Ye had appeared to yield for Han Yunxi's sake in the imperial study that night, but he'd continued to set a trap for Emperor Tianhui!
Han Yunxi didn't mind that Long Fei Ye had used her, but she was shocked by his black-bellied methods. She was also happy that the matter of Fishery Island's navy had been resolved so perfectly, so she was especially agitated.
Hearing Long Feiye's sigh, she gave a start.
She blurted out, "Your Highness, what … did you say?"
She'd heard everything he said clearly, but couldn't help but ask.
Long Fei Ye was surprised that he'd said it himself. It was obvious that he didn't want to say it, so he didn't know what had happened just then.
Their eyes met, Han Yunxi waiting while Long Fei Ye hesitated.
"Your Highness?" Han Yunxi called out tentatively.
Long Fei Ye withdrew his gaze and began to tidy up the things on his desk.
"Your Highness, just then you said …" Han Yunxi trailed off, then walked around the desk.
Long Feiye quickly tidied up and prepared to leave when Han Yunxi immediately went to block his way. "Your Highness, what did you say just then?" she asked.
"Nothing," Long Fei Ye replied mildly.
"You clearly said it," Han Yunxi looked up at him, her elegant face filled with sincerity.
Long Fei Ye glanced at her. "Your lordship needs to go out," he said, then circled around her to leave.
Han Yunxi stopped him again and grabbed his hand with a grin. "Your Highness, just then you said you were doing all this for my sake!"
A smile like that made it impossible for Long Feiye to leave or feel cold even if he wanted to.
He could tell that she was very happy.
Perhaps Han Yunxi hadn't noticed, but Long Fei Ye could tell that this woman had changed in front of him over the past few days. She was growing bolder and bolder. Although she still stared at him like a love-struck fool, she was no longer timid and humble.
Han Yunxi really hadn't noticed the change in herself. She only knew that what used to be a one-sided love was now mutual affection.
If she liked him, she liked him. What was the point of hiding it?
It was hard to imagine that the domineering Duke of Qin would be questioned like this one day. In this relationship, who was more timid?
Long Fei Ye's expression didn't change as he lectured her. "Isn't it all for your sake? If you told your lordship about Jun Yi Xie earlier, you wouldn't be here today. "
Fine, Han Yunxi let go of him, with her head bowed. "Chenqie knows her wrongs."
Very satisfied, Long Fei Ye turned to leave. He hadn't even reached the door when his lips quirked up into a smile. He was in a good mood.
Just like that, the news of the Baili Navy's entrapment at Fishery Island was settled. Emperor Tianhui was still keeping an eye on Northern Li's situation. Indeed, Northern Li had made many moves at the borders of the Three-Way Alliance, but their stance was unyielding.
Emperor Tianhui had never looked forward to war so much. He was waiting for Northern Li to go to war, for General Baili to fulfill his promise and for Long Fei Ye and Northern Li to suffer heavy losses.
Although he predicted that neither side would suffer heavy losses, he'd still be the ultimate victor.
However, who would have thought that an entire month had passed. The Northern Dynasties Emperors had threatened Northern Li multiple times, but never really sent out their troops.
"Your Majesty, this is too abnormal! With the Northern Dynasties Emperors' personality, they should've sent out their troops half a month ago! "
"Could it be that they're too afraid to act rashly because of Western Zhou's marriage alliance?"
"Or are they afraid of the Baili Navy? Two days ago, I heard that Northern Li's imperial ships showed up near Fishery Island. "
"They've never suffered losses at the hands of a navy before, so why would they be afraid? Didn't a secret agent say that the Northern Dynasties Emperors disdain the Baili Navy? "
… …
Emperor Tianhui had just recovered from his illness, but the constant chatter of his officials had left him dizzy and light-headed.
He slapped the table and raged, "General Mu, speak!"
"Your Majesty, as this soldier sees it, there's something fishy going on. It's better to wait a few more days." General Mu was an old fox with plenty of military experience. He could faintly sense that something was amiss within Northern Li, but he wouldn't say a word.
As a Great General, he was just like his son. The last thing he wanted was to see war break out.
Since General Mu had already said as much, Emperor Tianhui could only wait and see.
"Your Majesty, Western Zhou's princess is coming for the marriage alliance at the end of the month. Should the princess's dowry …?" the Minister of War trailed off.
Everyone knew that Chu Qingge's dowry consisted of a large number of battle horses. Moreover, Chu Qingge had a team of archers under her command.
According to the Chu Clan's intentions, they wanted to combine the horses and archers into a team of elite soldiers under Chu Qingge's command.
But at a time like this, leaving the horses to Great General Ning, the cavalry general stationed at the borders, was the most suitable choice.
The Minister of War added in a low voice, "Your Majesty, the Chu Clan is still a Western Zhou military family."
It wouldn't make sense to get rid of someone else's dowry for no good reason. But wasn't the current situation at the Three-Way Battlefield a perfect excuse?
Western Zhou couldn't refuse even if they wanted to.
Emperor Tianhui understood the Minister of War's intentions and hesitated.
Seeing this, Long Tianmo was about to step forward and coax him, but General Mu stopped him with a look.
The Minister of War was already Long Tianmo's man. Emperor Tianhui didn't know that. At a time like this, Long Tianmo only needed to remain silent.
After some hesitation, Emperor Tianhui agreed to the Minister of War's suggestion.
When the news reached Long Fei Ye's ears, Long Fei Ye told Han Yunxi, "Chu Qingge's child hasn't even been born yet, but the fight for the throne has already begun."
Han Yunxi shook her head. "This isn't a fight for the throne, but usurping the throne!" Long Tianmo was already secretly plotting to usurp the throne.
Of course, Han Yunxi wasn't interested in such matters.
She was more concerned with another matter. Now that Emperor Tianhui's illness had recovered, Gu Beiyue could leave Profound Dragon Palace.
Gu Beiyue had been summoned to the palace as soon as he returned to the capital on sick leave. He'd stayed in Profound Dragon Palace the entire time without leaving for a single day.
Until yesterday, he could finally leave the palace to rest for a few days.
Han Yunxi missed her Lil Thing!
Many people were concerned about the emperor's illness. To avoid unnecessary trouble, Gu Beiyue had cut off all contact with the outside world as soon as he entered Profound Dragon Palace. Only those allowed in could ask about the emperor's condition.
Han Yunxi couldn't contact him either, so she didn't know how Lil Thing was doing.
"Your Highness, chenqie will be going to the Gu Estate this afternoon to pick up Lil Thing," Han Yunxi reported her whereabouts honestly.
"Just have Chu Xifeng go," Long Fei Ye didn't even look at her.
"Lil Thing's been with him for so long. Chenqie needs to ask about it personally," Han Yunxi said.
"It must be still asleep, or else it would've come back on its own long ago," Long Fei Ye said mildly.
"You should at least ask about its condition," Han Yunxi didn't understand why this guy disliked Lil Thing so much. Why did he always dislike it?
"The poison beast won't die, don't worry," Long Fei Ye said.
"Then we still need to understand its condition. I wonder how its poison and blood are recovering." Han Yunxi grew serious. If not for the fact that Lil Thing's blood hadn't recovered, she wouldn't have to work so hard in the detox system to help Baili Mingxiang create antidotes.
"It won't recover in just a few months," Long Fei Ye hadn't mentioned it before, but he understood the poison beast well.
In any case, he refused to agree to let Han Yunxi go.
Han Yunxi regretted telling him where she was going! He'd never asked her to report her whereabouts, either.
After some thought, she said, "You should at least ask. After all, it's Gu Beiyue who's taking care of it."
Actually, she'd long noticed that Long Fei Ye was prejudiced against Gu Beiyue!
No, it was more accurate to say that he was prejudiced against her friendship with Gu Beiyue!
Last time, she'd used Gu Beiyue to provoke Long Fei Ye into action. Han Yunxi still had a guilty conscience, so how could she dare to say anything?
When she saw that Long Fei Ye didn't speak, she said, "Your Highness, it's better if you let Imperial Physician Gu examine your wound. Why don't you come with chenqie? "
But Long Fei Ye simply said, "Chu Xifeng, go to the Gu Estate and have Gu Beiyue send Lil Thing over."
Han Yunxi withered. She looked at Long Fei Ye, who'd been reading with his head bowed, and muttered to herself, "You win!"
Soon enough, Chu Xifeng arrived with Gu Beiyue.
Gu Beiyue looked the same as before. His complexion wasn't good, but it wasn't bad either. Dressed in snow-white robes, he was quiet and gentle. Anyone who looked at him would feel like the entire world was beautiful.
"This official greets Your Highness Duke of Qin, esteemed wangfei," he bowed in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing.
"You may rise," Long Fei Ye stood in a lofty position, his aura imposing.
"Imperial Physician Gu, has your body recovered?" Han Yunxi asked with concern.
"Many thanks for esteemed wangfei's concern. This official has already recovered," whether Long Fei Ye was here or not, Gu Beiyue was always so polite.
As he spoke, he handed over the little bamboo basket on the side. "Esteemed wangfei, Lil Thing has recovered quite well. It wakes up every few days, and stays awake for longer and longer periods of time. But right now, it's still asleep. It should wake up again in a day or two. "
Han Yunxi eagerly took the basket and lifted the red cloth to see Lil Thing curled up into a furry ball.
She was both happy and distressed. She gently stroked Lil Thing for a long time before picking it up and holding it in her hands, carefully examining it.
Although Lil Thing hadn't fully recovered, Gu Beiyue had raised it quite a bit. It felt quite heavy in her hands.
"It's gotten quite heavy. You really know how to raise it," Han Yunxi said with a smile.
"It was all fed with esteemed wangfei's poison." Gu Beiyue also smiled faintly.
"Has it ever been unable to find me when it wakes up?" Han Yunxi asked curiously.
Gu Beiyue recalled, "The first time it woke up, it ran back to the Duke of Qin's residence. This official originally wanted to look for it, but it quickly came back on its own. It probably couldn't find you."
"It's very smart. When I'm not here, it'll obediently follow you." Han Yunxi was amused.
Gu Beiyue hurriedly nodded, "Esteemed wangfei knows it best. After that time, it stopped running every time it woke up. Wherever this official goes, it follows!"
… …
When Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue talked about Lil Thing, it was as if they had endless things to talk about. The more they talked, the happier they became.
She didn't know if Gu Beiyue was aware of Long Fei Ye's existence. In short, Han Yunxi had forgotten about Long Fei Ye.
Long Feiye sat on one side, his already frigid face now covered in a layer of ice.
Finally, when Han Yunxi was laughing, he opened his mouth …
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