Han Yunxi assumed that Long Feiye wouldn't return so soon, but he didn't leave the house at all. He was still in the Hibiscus Courtyard, and as soon as a servant went to report his arrival, Long Feiye arrived.
As soon as that tall and proud figure appeared in the doorway, both Murong Wanru and the other servant girls flushed red. They were both nervous and excited, their hearts pounding wildly. They wanted to steal a glance at him, but didn't dare.
He was dressed in loose white robes, his ink-black hair tied up with an ink-black jade hairpin. He looked like an emotionless immortal from the nine heavens, handsome and extraordinary, aloof and otherworldly.
Even Grand Concubine Yi couldn't take her eyes off him. Having a son like this was the happiest thing in her life.
But Han Yunxi only silently rolled her eyes. This fellow's attire made it obvious that he lived at home. Even as the true head of the house, he was still able to keep his composure despite such a big incident. She couldn't help but admire him.
Grand Concubine Yi happily pulled Long Fei Ye to sit on the couch and told him the story with embellishments. She made it sound like Han Yunxi was the one who'd provoked them.
Han Yunxi looked down and thought to herself, Long Fei Ye, if you don't take care of this, I won't make house calls next time even if it's 3,000 taels.
But she'd hardly thought this when Long Fei Ye tossed her a Cold question. "Han Yunxi, how do you think we should handle this?"
"Chenqie is slow-witted. May Your Highness make the decision," Han Yunxi was very humble.
"If you're slow-witted, then think it over carefully," Long Fei Ye said next.
Han Yunxi steeled her heart and said, "As chenqie sees it, a clarification is necessary. The key is how and who will do it."
Grand Concubine Yi and Murong Wanru didn't take her words to heart, but Long Fei Ye nodded and indicated for her to continue.
Seeing this, both mother and daughter looked over in disbelief.
Han Yunxi said seriously, "In this concubine's humble opinion, it would be most convincing if Imperial Concubine Mother came forward to clarify the matter. After all, Imperial Concubine Mother was the one who rejected them previously. Moreover, there was no lack of nobles who came to seek medical treatment. Even if his mother were to appear, they would not dare to have any objections. As for the commoners, this concubine suggests that Imperial Concubine Mother give each of them a sum of money to treat their illness so that they can find another famous doctor. Firstly, it will show Imperial Concubine Mother's benevolence, and secondly, it will not give people a reason to gossip. "
She actually wanted Grand Concubine Yi to solve the problem herself?
Murong Wanru covered her mouth in disbelief. She thought, Han Yunxi, you're indulging in the wildest fantasies. Just wait to be humiliated.
"I'm showing myself?" Grand Concubine Yi was a little unhappy.
Han Yunxi added, "Mufei, you're the most suitable person to represent His Highness."
As she spoke, she looked at Long Fei Ye. "Your Highness, don't you agree?"
This guy was supposed to be her backer, but Han Yunxi was forcing him to open his mouth!
Long Fei Ye's eyes flashed with unnoticed admiration before he nodded openly. "Mm."
Although Grand Concubine Yi doted on her son, he had never been close to her. Now that he was older, they were even less close. Especially in the past few years, it was rare for them to have a proper conversation and eat a meal together.
Seeing her son nod, Grand Concubine Yi felt as sweet as honey in her heart. She didn't bother arguing with Han Yunxi anymore.
"Alright. Someone come, prepare the silver. I'll go take care of things right now. "
Grand Concubine Yi was about to leave when she turned back. "Feiye, just eat dinner at my place. It's been a long time since you ate with mufei."
She didn't wait for Long Fei Ye to reply, but quickly ordered Murong Wanru to take care of things. Murong Wanru wanted to stay a bit longer, but had no choice but to leave unwillingly.
After everyone left, only Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi were left in the guest hall.
Han Yunxi silently exhaled in relief. This calamity had finally passed. The person who spread the rumors better not let her find out, or else don't blame her poison doctor for turning into a poison hand!
She stole a glance at Long Fei Ye. Whether it was using this guy's name to intimidate others, or inviting him out in person, it was all very useful!
While Han Yunxi was laughing up her sleeve, Long Fei Ye said mildly, "You've improved …"
"Mm, what?" Han Yunxi didn't hear him clearly.
Unfortunately, Long Fei Ye wasn't planning to say it a second time. He stood up and walked towards the door, his back cold and lonely.
Han Yunxi felt like he was right in front of her eyes, but also far away on the horizon. She chased after him and stood by the door, shouting, "Hey, I sent that cloak to your study. Did you see it?"
Han Yunxi assumed that this guy would ignore her, but he actually turned around and nodded his head.
Han Yunxi gave a start before saying, "Oh." She didn't know why, but she suddenly broke into a silly smile.
A moment later, Long Fei Ye was long gone before Han Yunxi realized that something was off. Didn't Grand Concubine Yi want him to stay for dinner? He actually left without a word?
Han Yunxi coughed lightly a few times. Seeing that no one was around, she hastily slipped out the door. Grand Concubine Yi hadn't asked her to stay, so what was she waiting for now that Long Fei Ye was gone?
Letting Grand Concubine Yi stand her up was purely Long Fei Ye's business.
By the time Han Yunxi slipped back to the Hibiscus Courtyard, the lights in Long Fei Ye's quarters were already on. That meant he was inside.
Would this guy be spending the night in his quarters tonight?
How many days had he been back? Where did he spend his nights outside? How did he do it?
Han Yunxi thought of a bunch of questions before realizing that she was bored. Why was she so curious about these things? He had his territory, she had her Leisurely Cloud Pavilion. Well water didn't interfere with river water.
She shrugged her shoulders and turned to head for the Leisurely Cloud Pavilion.
Chen Xiang had already prepared a fragrant meal for her. As soon as she reached the door, Han Yunxi could smell the blissful scent of food.
But she'd hardly stepped through the doors when an attendant reported from behind her. "Esteemed wangfei, Grand Concubine Yi wants you to come over immediately."
Han Yunxi exhaled and asked Coldly, "What's the matter?"
"This subordinate isn't clear. Grand Concubine Yi has also summoned His Highness. I don't think it's a small matter," the attendant replied honestly.
Han Yunxi didn't think much of it. What could Grand Concubine Yi possibly want? She didn't even need to mention the trouble at the door. Grand Concubine Yi had the intelligence and wisdom to deal with it herself.
Even Long Fei Ye had been summoned. It looked like it had to be a matter of letting Grand Concubine Yi stand her up.
"Mm, right away!" Han Yunxi said mildly.
As soon as the attendant left, she continued through the doors. She wanted to eat a few mouthfuls to fill her stomach before going over. She'd definitely go hungry at a family banquet.
Han Yunxi had arrived late, but things had gone completely beyond her expectations.
Long Fei Ye had arrived long ago, but there was an extra person in Grand Concubine Yi's guest hall: Tianning Country's Emperor Tianhui's personal eunuch, Eunuch Xue!
Everyone looked towards Han Yunxi as soon as they entered, making the already restless Han Yunxi even more nervous.
The eunuch by the emperor's side came to visit. No matter what it was, it was related to the emperor.
Seeing Grand Concubine Yi and Long Fei Ye's expressions, Han Yunxi's heart grew uneasy. Nothing good could come of this.
"This servant, Xue Guiping, pays respects to esteemed wangfei," Eunuch Xue's face was all smiles as he spoke in a strange tone.
"Eunuch Xue must take offense. You may rise," Han Yunxi said politely. Eunuch Xue wasn't any ordinary servant.
"Eunuch Xue, have a seat," Grand Concubine Yi said. Since Grand Concubine Yi had spoken, Eunuch Xue didn't stand on ceremony and sat down on one side. Seeing this, Han Yunxi found a seat by Long Fei Ye's side and sat down as well.
"Yunxi, ah, explain to Eunuch Xue yourself. You don't have any medical skills, only detoxification. Otherwise, Eunuch Xue won't be able to report back," Grand Concubine Yi said calmly.
At these words, Han Yunxi's heart almost stopped. This … this, could it be that the emperor heard the rumors and wanted to find her to treat his illness as well?
Though her heart was flustered, Han Yunxi remained calm on the surface. "Eunuch Xue, what's going on?"
"To reply esteemed wangfei, the emperor heard that your medical skills are exceptional and can treat illnesses that Imperial Physician Gu and Divine Doctor Han couldn't. That's why he had this old servant invite you into the palace to take His Highness Crown Prince's pulse," Eunuch Xue said politely.
Han Yunxi's mouth twitched. 'Take his pulse,' these three words were said so lightly!
The crown prince was the empress and empress dowager's treasure. He was the heir apparent that the emperor had raised with his own hands, but seven years ago he'd contracted a strange illness. Han Congan had volunteered to treat him, but after seven years of treatment, he still hadn't been able to diagnose the cause.
Han Congan had spent a great deal of effort and owed many favors, seeking out many directors of the medical academy for consultation, but none of them had been able to cure him.
There were plenty of incurable illnesses in the world, but Han Congan had taken the crown prince's pulse as one of pregnancy.
How could a grown man have a pulse of pregnancy? Everyone thought it was a misdiagnosis, but the directors of the medical academy all agreed that it was a pulse of pregnancy.
This made the empress dowager furious. Because of this, she bore a grudge against the Han family. She even ignored Lady Tianxin's life-saving grace and wanted to kill Han Congan multiple times.
Naturally, this matter was kept a secret. Only the emperor, empress dowager, empress, the Duke of Qin, Han Congan, Imperial Physician Gu, and a few directors of the medical academy knew. Everyone else only knew that the crown prince had contracted a strange illness. As for what it was, that was nothing but rumors.
The directors of the medical academy left, but Han Congan suffered a tragedy.
In fact, the medical academy's directors had already consulted, but there were no results. The empress dowager and emperor knew that even if they invited others, there wouldn't be any results. Thus, they let Han Congan continue the treatment to prevent the matter from leaking out. From then on, all the anger was placed on Han Congan alone.
Han Yunxi knew this from the original owner's memory. The original owner had accidentally overheard it.
Now, the emperor actually wanted her to take the pulse? Could it be that he wanted her daughter to take over her father's business and replace Han Congan?
"Eunuch Xue, it's a big misunderstanding!"
Han Yunxi suddenly stood up with an anxious face, "Eunuch Xue, although the Han family is a medical family, I was born slow-witted and don't have any medical skills. This is something that everyone knows. Your Majesty, did you hear the rumors outside and misunderstand me?"
Eunuch Xue smiled, "Wangfei niang niang is really modest. As the saying goes, there's no smoke without fire. Wangfei niang niang must have the ability for the people outside to spread such rumors."
"It's a misunderstanding. My mufei just went out to clarify it." Han Yunxi wanted to cry, but no tears came out.
Who knew that Eunuch Xue would say, "Wangfei niang niang, even if the rumors outside are a misunderstanding, can the truth be trusted? The emperor has heard about the young general's matter and Princess Changping's matter. Imperial Physician Gu and Divine Doctor Han both examined the young general and Princess Changping's illness, but they couldn't see the cause. You cured the illness in half a day. When the emperor heard this, his imperial countenance was filled with joy and praised you for surpassing your master. You're just like your mother, Lady Tianxin, in the past. "
Eunuch Xue was overjoyed as he spoke, but Han Yunxi's heart was broken.
"Wangfei niang niang, this time it was the empress who personally recommended you. Wangfei niang niang really hid her strength well! If you continue to be modest, be careful of the imperial countenance becoming angry. "Eunuch Xue said half-jokingly.
The empress!
What was called flattery to death? This was true flattery to death. What did the rumors outside count for?
Han Yunxi sat back down, finally understanding.
She inadvertently glanced at Grand Concubine Yi's face and saw the mocking smile on her lips. She seemed to be waiting to see a good show.
By her side, Murong Wanru looked sympathetic, but her eyes were filled with schadenfreude.
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