Grand Concubine Yi and Murong Wanru were both eager for Han Yunxi to disappoint the emperor and be severely punished. It'd be best if she was crippled so she never came back.
Murong Wanru, in particular, was the one who'd spread the rumors this time. Her original plan was to chase Han Yunxi out of the Duke of Qin's estate, but it ended up alarming the emperor instead.
It was best if the emperor came to deal with this woman. The emperor had forced Long Fei Ye to marry her, so he personally crippled her. What could be more satisfying than that?
Han Yunxi couldn't help but glance towards Long Fei Ye, only to see him as lofty and aloof as ever. His expression was cold and distant, making him seem frighteningly unfamiliar.
In his heart, he was probably rejoicing in her misfortune as well. He'd love to get rid of her official consort title as well.
"Esteemed wangfei, it's too late today. His Majesty had this servant come to say hello and have you rest well. Tomorrow morning, this servant will come to pick you up. "
Eunuch Xue stood up as he spoke. Grand Concubine Yi hastened to follow suit. "Eunuch Xue, it's rare for you to come back. Have a meal before you leave."
"Many thanks for esteemed wangfei's good intentions, but this old servant still has to return to report. Esteemed wangfei, Your Highness Duke of Qin, farewell. "
Eunuch Xue didn't forget to remind Han Yunxi, "Esteemed wangfei, don't delay tomorrow morning. His Majesty wants to see you after morning court."
"I'll remember. Take care, Eunuch Xue," Han Yunxi was natural and unrestrained, a smile on her face. But her heart was cold.
A man with a pregnancy pulse?
Leaving aside the ancient times, this was a strange story even in modern times! She might even be able to treat serious illnesses, to say nothing of a strange ailment.
Han Yunxi could ignore the rumors outside, but she couldn't ignore the emperor's expectations.
Judging from Eunuch Xue's words, Emperor Tianhui had high hopes for her medical skills. If she refused, she'd be giving him no face. But if she didn't refuse and couldn't treat him, then the emperor's mood would dictate the outcome.
Supposedly, Emperor Tianhui had a bad temper.
The empress had even added fuel to the fire behind the scenes. If she couldn't treat him, then the consequences would be obvious.
After sending Imperial Physician Xue away, Grand Concubine Yi acted as if nothing had happened as she urged, "Wanru, hurry and call for the meal. Your big brother must be hungry."
She was in a good mood as she glanced at Han Yunxi. It was rare for her to be so good-natured. "Yunxi, you should eat at mufei's place too. Once you're full, go back and sleep. You mustn't wake up late tomorrow morning."
Although Han Yunxi's heart had turned cold, she still smiled and nodded. Grand Concubine Yi and Murong Wanru wanted to laugh at her, right? She wouldn't let them!
At the table, Grand Concubine Yi and Murong Wanru were both attentive and attentive. They kept giving Long Fei Ye food and soup, but Long Fei Ye didn't eat much. He didn't say a word from beginning to end.
Han Yunxi, who was completely ignored, lowered her eyes and focused on eating and drinking soup.
Forget it. Whether it's a blessing or a curse, I can't avoid it. I'll just play it by ear tomorrow …
Han Yunxi ate and drank well. She thought she'd be able to sleep well, too, but she tossed and turned all night. She simply got up and wrapped herself in a blanket to lean against the window and stare blankly.
But by chance, she discovered that the lights in Long Fei Ye's quarters were still on. It's so late, but that guy's still awake? Why can't he sleep?
She didn't know why, but his words suddenly popped up in her head. "With your lordship here, I won't allow you to be afraid."
In a flash, Han Yunxi had an impulse to run over and ask him if he could accompany her one more time like last time when she went to the palace to pay her respects.
But when she recalled his icy silence, her bright eyes dimmed. Forget it.
Taking a deep breath, Han Yunxi shut the window and told herself that it's no big deal. Don't be afraid!
Even though she didn't sleep all night, Han Yunxi still got up very early the next morning. She had little Chen Xiang dress her up meticulously, making her look especially spirited.
Since it was something she couldn't avoid, then she'd face it head on. Han Yunxi told herself that she had to not only do it bravely, but work hard to do it well.
Eunuch Xue came to welcome her, as did Grand Concubine Yi and Murong Wanru.
On one hand, they were giving Eunuch Xue face. On the other hand, they were here to see her make a fool of herself. Seeing them smile at her, Han Yunxi looked even prettier.
She was the type of person who wouldn't shed a tear even if she saw a coffin, so how could they laugh at her?
Before boarding the carriage, Han Yunxi glanced back, but didn't see any sign of Long Fei Ye. By the time she left the Hibiscus Courtyard, the lights in his quarters had long been extinguished and the doors shut. He was still asleep, so he wouldn't come.
By the time they reached the palace, Emperor Tianhui had already left court and was waiting in the imperial study. The long corridor leading to the study was more serene than any other place in the palace. Before long, one could see court ladies and eunuchs standing on either side of the corridor, unmoving like statues.
Amidst the silence, Han Yunxi and Eunuch Xue's footsteps were especially obvious.
"Esteemed wangfei, walk faster. His Majesty hates waiting for people," Eunuch Xue urged in a low voice. Even in the corridor, he spoke very carefully.
Such a solemn atmosphere made the already apprehensive Han Yunxi even more nervous.
From what she understood, Emperor Tianhui could be considered half a tyrant with a violent temper. When he killed someone, he didn't even crease an eyebrow.
Soon enough, they arrived at the imperial study.
Eunuch Xue stopped outside the door and murmured, "Esteemed wangfei, you can go in by yourself."
Even Eunuch Xue didn't have the right to know about the crown prince's affairs, so he was very self-aware.
Before Han Yunxi could react, he raised his voice and shouted, "Reporting … Qin Wangfei has arrived …"
At these words, Han Yunxi had no choice but to hurry inside.
This was her first time here, so she only felt that the atmosphere was frighteningly solemn. She didn't know any etiquette, nor did she know where to go, so she simply walked straight ahead.
But this place was damned silent, many times quieter than outside. It made her feel like her footsteps were guilty.
Finally, Han Yunxi saw a large curtain of beads in front of her. She could faintly make out a person standing by a desk inside.
Was Emperor Tianhui there?
Han Yunxi's heart skipped a beat. She clenched her fists before walking in with her head bowed.
She carefully lifted a corner of the bead curtain, only to be met with a gaze as sharp as an eagle's. Instantly, Han Yunxi felt murderous intent rising from all sides.
"You're Qin Wangfei, Han Yunxi?" Emperor Tianhui's voice was cold. He was in his forties and had a goatee. His face was as cold as the King of Hell, imposing without being angry.
Unlike Long Fei Ye's coldness, which was cold and detached, Long Fei Ye's coldness was aloof, emotionless, and lofty. Emperor Tianhui's coldness was stern and fiendish.
Han Yunxi might have been nervous, but she was still able to keep her composure. She gracefully bowed in greeting. "To reply Your Majesty, chenqie is Qin Wangfei, Han Yunxi."
But Emperor Tianhui suddenly said sternly, "Who allowed you to come in so casually? Who allowed you to come in? "
At these words, Han Yunxi froze in place. She was a transmigrator who only knew basic etiquette. How could she know the many rules of the imperial study? Moreover, hadn't Eunuch Xue just announced her arrival and told her to come in?
Han Yunxi bowed, unable to figure out where she'd gone wrong. For a moment, she didn't know whether to answer or stay silent.
Although she was designated as Qin Wangfei, in the emperor's eyes, Han Yunxi was nothing more than a lowly commoner.
Just as Han Yunxi was feeling awkward, a familiar voice spoke up from the side.
"Imperial brother, she's an uneducated woman to begin with. There's no need to bicker with her. Proper business is more important."
The deep voice carried its own magnetism, cold enough to make one shiver. Although it was full of ridicule, Han Yunxi felt an inexplicable warmth in her ears.
It's him, Long Fei Ye!
She unconsciously raised her head and looked towards the source of the voice, only to see Long Fei Ye dressed in brocade palace robes. He was handsome and noble as he sat at a tea table on the side, slowly sipping from a steaming cup of hot tea.
This guy actually came, and even arrived before her!
Seeing him sitting there so calm and composed, Han Yunxi felt like a weight had been lifted from her shoulders. She inexplicably exhaled in relief.
Did he come because of her? A wild hope rose in Han Yunxi's heart that even she hadn't thought of.
Without a doubt, Long Fei Ye's words carried weight. Emperor Tianhui looked over without a word, but waved a hand to indicate that Han Yunxi should rise.
It was a long time later that Han Yunxi found out that even the empress had to bow outside the beaded curtains when she came to the imperial study. She could only enter the inner chambers with the emperor's permission.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Han Yunxi rose to her feet, sneaking a grateful glance towards Long Fei Ye. Unfortunately, Long Fei Ye didn't look at her.
Although she was his younger sister-in-law, there was still a difference between monarch and subject. Moreover, she couldn't enter the emperor's eyes at all.
Long Fei Ye could sit, but Han Yunxi could only stand.
"Zhen heard the empress say that Mu Qingwu was in a coma and Changping had moss. All the doctors were helpless, but you cured them with a single prescription?" Emperor Tianhui got straight to the point, looking disdainfully at Han Yunxi from above. He didn't see her as his younger sister-in-law at all.
"To reply Your Majesty, there really is such a thing. But strictly speaking, the young general and Princess Changping weren't sick, but poisoned. Chenqie knows how to treat poisons, not treat illnesses."
No matter what, Han Yunxi had to tell the truth. She could try to see the crown prince, but she had to be honest before that.
But the emperor only said, "Medicine and poison are one family. Zhen heard your mother say in the past that all illnesses are caused by poisons. Do you understand this logic?"
Cough, cough …
Han Yunxi almost choked on her own saliva. She wasn't sure if Lady Tianxin had said those words, but she had to admit that they were too far-fetched.
If one looked at it from the perspective of Western medicine, all the lesions were really caused by the virus.
Unfortunately, that wasn't the case for her. Poisons and viruses were two different concepts. She could mostly treat poisons that existed naturally in plants and animals, as well as man-made poisons.
Leaving that aside, Emperor Tianhui's words put Han Yunxi in a difficult position. She couldn't deny her mother's words, but she couldn't explain it enough for Emperor Tianhui to understand the subtleties.
Han Yunxi thought it over before replying modestly, "Medicine and poisons are one family. That's the highest realm for both doctors and poisons. Yunxi has only learned the superficial knowledge of mother's skills."
"Heheh, no wonder the empress said you were modest. Even your father and Gu Beiyue couldn't treat illnesses, yet you treated them as easily as turning over your hand. If this counts as superficial knowledge, then wouldn't your father and Gu Beiyue be good-for-nothings?" Emperor Tianhui asked sternly.
"To reply Your Majesty, Divine Doctor Han Yunxi and Imperial Physician Gu know how to treat illnesses, while Yunxi knows how to treat poisons. These are two different matters that can't be compared," Han Yunxi explained as before.
Who knew that the Emperor was impatient and unhappily said, "Qin Wangfei, Zhen summoned you here to treat an illness, not to be modest! Zhen still hopes that you can cure the crown prince with a bowl of medicine! Are you going to keep hiding your skills? "
Han Yunxi's heart thumped at these words. Heaven knows how the empress had whispered pillow talk to make the emperor believe so strongly in her medical skills.
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