"Mistress, what do we do?" Little Chen Xiang was anxious when an attendant came to report. "Esteemed wangfei, Grand Imperial Concubine wants you to come over immediately."
Han Yunxi pursed her lips. When it rains, it pours. If she hoped that Grand Imperial Concubine Yi could help her get through this crisis, then she was overthinking things.
As soon as she entered, Grand Imperial Concubine Yi showered her with curses. "Han Yunxi, you don't feel comfortable if you don't show off your skills?"
"Mufei has misunderstood. Yunxi wouldn't go to the extent of asking for trouble," Han Yunxi replied mildly.
"Asking for trouble? I think you're the one looking for trouble. You've already made a name for yourself. There's no one in or out of the palace who doesn't know of your skills, Han Yunxi. Do you know that I'm about to die from all the noise from those people?! "Grand Imperial Concubine Yi raged.
Many of those who came to seek treatment were of lowly status and couldn't even enter the Duke of Qin's gates. Grand Imperial Concubine Yi had rejected all of the high-ranking officials and nobles for now.
After all, the Duke of Qin's estate wasn't a clinic and Qin Wangfei wasn't a doctor. If it was those nobles who were on good terms with Grand Imperial Concubine Yi, perhaps she'd let Han Yunxi take a look. But at this critical juncture, the rumors had spread throughout the city. Once there was a precedent, things would get out of hand.
But if all of this hadn't happened at the gates of the Duke of Qin's estate, then it'd be a different story.
Grand Imperial Concubine Yi had long made plans in her heart.
"Mufei is an intelligent person. She should be able to tell that someone's spreading rumors to kill Yunxi," Han Yunxi replied seriously.
Grand Imperial Concubine Yi snorted disdainfully, a calculating look in her eyes. "I don't care so much. Tell me how to deal with it right now!"
As she spoke, the guard ran to the gates to report again. Seeing this, Grand Imperial Concubine Yi pretended to be angry and slapped the table. "Han Yunxi, look, look for yourself! I'm telling you now, if you don't give me an explanation today, move out of the Duke of Qin's estate immediately. "
Move out of the Duke of Qin's estate?
Han Yunxi immediately understood. Grand Imperial Concubine Yi didn't find the people who came to seek treatment annoying at all. She clearly despised her as a troublesome daughter-in-law and wanted to take advantage of the situation to kick her out.
Han Yunxi finally understood. No matter how much face she'd given Grand Concubine Yi, it was all in vain. Her fault lay not in the trouble she'd caused, but in her status.
If it was Murong Wanru who ran into trouble today, Grand Concubine Yi's personality would definitely ferret out the culprit and strike back viciously.
However, she was just an outsider's daughter-in-law, a daughter-in-law who was not to her liking. The two of them were destined to be enemies.
Perhaps today's rumors were a trap set up by Grand Concubine Yi and Murong Wanru!
Since that was the case, there was no need for her to force herself to endure and greet him with a smile.
Han Yunxi sneered, "Mufei, are you trying to separate from the family? I can't make the decision on such an important matter. You should discuss it with His Highness. "
Wherever Long Fei Ye lived, she would live there. Husband and wife sang the same tune. She didn't even hesitate to kick down the bridal sedan chair door to marry into the Duke of Qin's Mansion. How could she leave so easily?
If she left, how many people would gossip about her behind her back? How long could she live peacefully?
This marriage was bestowed by the empress dowager and decreed by the emperor. Even Long Fei Ye couldn't chase her away without sufficient reasons, much less Grand Concubine Yi.
Separate from the family?
Hearing these words, Grand Concubine Yi gave a start. On one side, Murong Wanru was gaping as well. She never thought Han Yunxi would dare to say such things! Grand Concubine Yi treasured the Duke of Qin as much as her own life. As soon as the late emperor passed away, she used the excuse of being bored in the palace to move to the Duke of Qin's estate.
Han Yunxi, this outsider daughter-in-law, actually dared to say she wanted to separate from the family?
Slap!
With a loud crash, Grand Concubine Yi lost all reason and slammed the table. "Han Yunxi, what did you say just then? Explain it clearly to me! "
"I said, if mufei wants to separate from the family, then go talk to His Highness. Chenqie can't make the decision! Chenqie still has matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first. "
Han Yunxi said Coldly before turning to leave.
"Rebellion, rebellion! Someone come, stop her for me! "Grand Concubine Yi raged. A few guards immediately stepped forward to stop her.
"Han Yunxi, you dare to talk to me about separating from the family? What right do you have to do that? Feiye will never agree to it! You think too highly of yourself! Do you want to rebel? "Grand Concubine Yi raged.
"Mufei, I'm wrongly accused!" Han Yunxi shouted. "It's your idea to separate from the family, not mine. You can't wrong me like this!"
What?
Grand Concubine Yi's heart felt stifled as she almost fainted. "You, you woman, how can you lie through your teeth? When did I say anything?"
"Mufei wants me to move out. Could it be that you want me to move out by myself? Won't the Duke of Qin come with me?" Han Yunxi asked seriously.
Grand Concubine Yi grew agitated at these words and didn't know how to retort.
Han Yunxi looked like she'd suddenly realized something as she exclaimed, "Mufei, you don't really want me to move out by myself, do you? Mufei, ever since I married into the family, I've never been lecherous, respectful, talkative, thieving, jealous, or ill. I'm also doing my best to give His Highness an heir. Why do you want to chase me away? "
Han Yunxi really hadn't committed any of the seven crimes of divorcing a wife: being childless, lecherous, talkative, thieving, jealous, and ill.
Grand Concubine Yi wanted to chase her away from the bottom of her heart. She was about to speak up when Murong Wanru rushed over to cut her off.
"Sister-in-law, it's a misunderstanding! A misunderstanding! You've really wronged mufei. It wasn't a big deal to begin with, so why are you thinking so much? "
As she spoke, she shot a look at the fuming Grand Concubine Yi and helped her sit down.
"Sister-in-law, mufei's meaning is for you to stay in a courtyard in the suburbs for a few days. So many people have come to see you these past two days, so it's not good to take them all to the Duke of Qin's estate. It's also not good to refuse them all, is it?"
Murong Wanru offered Grand Concubine Yi a cup of tea as she patted her chest. "Mufei, don't be angry. How can sister-in-law set her heart at ease if you hurt your body? Sister-in-law has misunderstood your intentions. I'll talk to sister-in-law. She'll understand and agree for sure. "
Grand Concubine Yi nodded. She'd weathered the winds and rains of the palace for so many years, so she wasn't the type to lose her cool. She'd already discussed this with Wanru to trick Han Yunxi into moving to another courtyard. Once she moved out, it'd be difficult to get her back.
Still, Han Yunxi's mention of 'splitting up the family' was enough to make her lose all reason.
Feiye was her only source of pride and support. He was her only hope for the rest of her life. No matter who it was, they shouldn't even think of kidnapping her son away!
Han Yunxi looked at Murong Wanru with a cold smile in her heart. She had to praise this white lotus for being good with words.
After pacifying Grand Concubine Yi, Murong Wanru pulled Han Yunxi to sit down on one side. Han Yunxi sat down as well. She only wanted to scare Grand Concubine Yi a little, but she didn't really want to have a falling out with her.
Arguing with the old and young was the stupidest thing to do. Even if you were reasonable and the other party was purposely making things difficult for you, in the end, they'd label you as "unfilial and impolite." It'd all be your fault.
Murong Wanru was patient enough to give Han Yunxi a cup of tea as well. "Sister-in-law, calm down, calm down. Mufei's meaning is for you to stay in another courtyard for a few days first. You can treat patients while thinking of a countermeasure. I won't let you stay here forever as a doctor. What do you mean by separating the family? No wonder mufei's angry. Even if big brother heard it, he'd get mad at you too! "
In the end, it became Han Yunxi's fault. Murong Bai Lianhua was really something.
At this rate, was she supposed to apologize to Grand Concubine Yi and accept their arrangements to stay in another courtyard?
Murong Wanru had good methods, but Han Yunxi wasn't so easy to fool around with. She avoided the argument and got straight to the point. "I saved the young general and princess because I just happened to know how to treat the poison in their bodies. I can't afford to wear the hat of a saintly and benevolent heart. I'll go clarify things right now! "
Han Yunxi rose to leave as she spoke.
If someone cursed her as a good-for-nothing to her face, she'd definitely retort. But there was no need for her to let the world know she was a genius for no reason. Even the Heavens were jealous of heroic talents, to say nothing of the masses.
So be it. She didn't want to climb that high.
Grand Concubine Yi grew anxious again and raged, "Stop right there! You … aren't you just going to make a fool of yourself? "
"Mufei, you couldn't have misunderstood as well, right? I'm not a doctor, so I don't know how to treat illnesses. I only dabble in detoxification, that's all. If you force me to treat someone and they die, wouldn't that be even more shameful? "Han Yunxi said seriously.
Both Grand Concubine Yi and Murong Wanru were left speechless. Murong Wanru's eyes flashed with sinister hatred.
She was the one who'd spread the rumors. First, she could use this chance to chase Han Yunxi out of the Duke of Qin's estate. Second, she could tamper with Han Yunxi's patients and pin the crime of causing someone's death.
It was a plot to kill two birds with one stone, but Han Yunxi had broken through it with a few words!
Murong Wanru couldn't accept it. She put on a helpless expression and gave a long sigh. "Sister-in-law, medicine and poison aren't separated. You're too modest. With the rumors spreading like wildfire, if you go clarify things, people might think you're aloof and virtuous. There are still some nobles out there. With big brother here, we don't have to worry about offending them. It's just that … "
Murong Wanru trailed off as she trailed off.
"It's just what?" Grand Concubine Yi asked seriously.
Murong Wanru glanced at Han Yunxi helplessly. "It's just that sister-in-law still represents big brother. If you disappoint the people, I'm afraid it'll affect big brother's position in their hearts. That's the most important thing, ah."
Long Fei Ye held a high position and power. Even the emperor had to yield to him, not only because of the power he held, but also because of the prestige he'd held in the hearts of Tianning's citizens.
Murong Wanru's words had hit the nail on the head.
Still, Han Yunxi was amused. Even if Murong Wanru hadn't brought up Long Fei Ye, she would have. It was best to push this kind of trouble onto Long Fei Ye.
She said, "Wanru's words are very true. I don't dare to make a decision on my own, either. It's better to discuss things with His Highness before making a decision."
Grand Concubine Yi had already given up hope that she couldn't force Han Yunxi to move out. Now that she mentioned Long Fei Ye, she grew cautious. She didn't want to go for wool and come home shorn, which would affect her son's reputation.
"Someone come, go to the Hibiscus Courtyard and tell the Duke of Qin to hurry back. Just say I have urgent matters!" Grand Concubine Yi ordered.
Seeing this, Murong Wanru took a deep breath. She knew she'd lost thoroughly!
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