"Your Majesty, Yunxi doesn't dare to take credit. I only ask that Your Majesty spare the Han Clan's three generations!"
Han Yunxi said, immediately kneeling down. "Your Majesty, Han Congan's diagnosis of a strange illness has always been kept secret. Yunxi believes that besides Han Congan, no one else in the Han Clan's three generations knows of the specifics, nor would anyone dare to criticize the crown prince. Yunxi is willing to make up for my faults by meritorious service. I ask that Your Majesty spare the innocent and show mercy. "
Hearing this, the flustered Han Congan finally calmed down and followed suit. "Your Majesty, this commoner guarantees with my life that I've never revealed the crown prince's illness to anyone. I ask that Your Majesty spare this commoner this once for the sake of my wife and Yunxi's face."
Emperor Tianhui's expression was ugly, but he didn't speak for a long time. The empress dowager watched in silence, but her heart was laughing coldly. Compared to Lady Tianxin, Han Congan's decisiveness was far inferior. Now compared to his daughter, he was even worse.
Han Yunxi was pleading for mercy for the Han Clan's three generations, but Han Congan was pleading for himself.
"Muhou, you can't spare them. Otherwise, Mo 'er will suffer too much!" the empress murmured, wishing she could kill Han Congan right then and there.
In the imperial clan, a single person could change the entire situation, just like how Lady Tianxin had saved the empress dowager. If it hadn't been for the past few years, the crown prince would've gained a firm foothold in court long ago. None of the other princes would've been able to develop their own power.
But the empress dowager glanced at Han Yunxi, her eyes calculating. "Your Majesty, Yunxi's heart is just like Lady Tianxin's. She has a Bodhisattva's heart, so just go along with her."
Han Yunxi didn't expect the empress dowager to help her instead of kicking her when she was down. She found it strange that the empress dowager wouldn't treat her sincerely even if she saved the crown prince. But she didn't have time to think so much.
Emperor Tianhui glanced at the empress dowager, then at Han Yunxi. Only then did he relent. "All right, Zhen will give you and your mother face today and spare the Han Clan's three generations …"
Han Congan rejoiced at his words and quickly kowtowed in thanks. But Emperor Tianhui angrily kicked him aside with a cold voice. "I can spare the Han Clan's three generations, but Zhen definitely won't spare a piece of trash like you!"
Han Congan was kicked to the side. He was dumbfounded. He suddenly felt that all the strength in his body had been sucked out. He was paralyzed.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Han Yunxi's voice was loud and clear. Her words were sonorous. She only wanted to save the three generations of the Han family, not Han Congan. She was very satisfied with this result.
"Someone come, hurry and escort Han Congan to the imperial prisons. Heheh, Zhen wants him paraded through the streets and beheaded at noon!" Emperor Tianhui said coldly.
"No … your majesty, Yunxi … no … save me … Yunxi!"
Han Congan shouted, but he was quickly escorted out by the attendants. His shouts grew further and further away until they disappeared.
Han Yunxi mulled over Emperor Tianhui's words. It looked like he was planning to use this chance to tell the world about the crown prince's illness and clarify things.
After all, it was easy for people to let their imaginations run wild and affect the crown prince's image. If it was poison, then it was very normal.
But this way, the Han Family, a medical family, would definitely have a bad reputation. In the future, it'd be hard for them to gain a foothold in the medical world.
For the Han Clan, who made a living out of medicine, this was undoubtedly an enormous disaster!
Leaving aside the enmity between them, it really was a pity to ruin the Han Family's century-old reputation. Still, Han Yunxi knew that Emperor Tianhui's concession was already the best result.
After Han Congan was escorted away, Emperor Tianhui's anger subsided considerably. He approached the bed and carefully examined his son's face before asking, "Han Yunxi, there's still two more hours before she wakes up, right?"
"Yes!" Han Yunxi was very certain.
"Someone come, take Qin Wangfei away to rest," Emperor Tianhui said mildly as he looked at the crown prince, his dark eyes rekindling with the flames of hope.
"Thanks to Your Majesty," Han Yunxi tidied up her medical pouch before following a court lady to a side room.
She was truly exhausted and didn't have the energy to think about Han Congan for now. It was only two hours. She didn't lie on the bed, afraid that she wouldn't be able to get up if she fell asleep. Instead, she reclined on the bed and propped up her head with one hand. She was planning to close her eyes for a nap, but as soon as she closed them, she really did fall asleep.
In the silent room, Long Fei Ye's footsteps were very light, as if he'd slowed down on purpose.
He walked in front of Han Yunxi and looked down disdainfully at her from above. He assumed that she'd wake up, but this woman slept so deeply that she didn't even have any defenses in an unfamiliar environment.
Long Fei Ye's eyes flashed with displeasure before he sat down by Han Yunxi's side.
Still, Han Yunxi didn't notice him even after he sat down. Her sleeping face was peaceful and beautiful, lacking some of her usual stubbornness in favor of the delicate bearing of a young girl.
This was the first time Long Fei Ye had seen her so closely, and the first time he'd looked at her so seriously. His innately cold gaze gradually turned domineering, as if he'd locked onto his prey. He impudently examined every part of her dainty beauty.
In the silence, Long Fei Ye impudently reached out a hand and lightly pressed his finger against her lips. In a low voice, he said, "Han Yunxi, just who are you?"
He'd investigated her for a long time, but couldn't find any flaws in her. Still, he didn't believe that this woman was the same cowardly, useless, and ugly woman from before.
If she'd insisted on marrying into the Duke of Qin's household, then she wouldn't have needed to pretend in the first place. She wouldn't have needed to suffer grievances in the Han Family.
But what confirmed his suspicions was that he'd seen everything clearly from the roof of the crown prince's sleeping quarters.
This woman's back was facing Gu Beiyue, but she'd magically made all the poisons in the medicine pot disappear, making it impossible for Han Congan to find them. Could this count as one of her miraculous poison skills?
Leaving aside the Han Family, even Cloud Realm Medical Academy might not have such skills, right?
Heaven knows how tired Han Yunxi was to sleep so soundly. It wasn't until Long Fei Ye's finger increased the pressure that she abruptly woke up. As soon as she opened her eyes, she bumped into Long Fei Ye's cold, misty eyes.
Urk … this is …
Han Yunxi lowered her gaze and immediately saw his finger pressing against her lips. This action was so ambiguous!
In a daze, Han Yunxi's eyes widened. She couldn't be dreaming, right?
Otherwise, how could Long Fei Ye tease her like this in her sleep?
Thinking up to here, Han Yunxi suddenly grew alarmed and shoved Long Fei Ye's hand away!
Damn … had she become stupid from sleeping?
This was teasing while eating fruit, alright!
"Long Fei Ye, what are you doing?" Han Yunxi said angrily as she backed away and curled up into a defensive ball.
Long Fei Ye didn't plan to explain his actions, but lazily leaned back on the other side of the bed. He arched a brow as he sized her up. "Han Yunxi, you've got guts. You actually poisoned the crown prince?"
Han Yunxi was alarmed. This guy actually knew?
"What are you talking about? I don't understand what you mean." Of course she had to play dumb.
"Your lordship saw everything. You changed the poison in the medicine pot," Long Fei Ye said again.
Han Yunxi was even more alarmed. This guy actually peeked. Could it be that he also saw her hiding the poison in the detoxification system?
Although she was very uneasy, Han Yunxi quickly calmed down. Even if she was exposed on the spot, she would still defend herself. Not to mention that she wasn't exposed on the spot, so she wouldn't admit it even if she died.
"I don't know how Your Highness saw it. You must have seen wrongly." She calmly said and then reminded him, "Your Highness, you can't speak carelessly. Poisoning is a serious crime. If His Majesty blames you, you and I won't be able to shoulder it."
Han Yunxi had a relaxed expression, but Long Fei Ye was even more relaxed than her. He calmly said, "Your lordship can shoulder it."
A trace of gloominess flashed through Han Yunxi's eyes, but she still patiently said, "Your Highness, you need evidence to say this. When chenqie treated the crown prince, Imperial Physician Gu was present the entire time. Imperial Physician Gu can prove that your words are false."
Who would have thought that once these words came out, Long Fei Ye would suddenly lean over and close in on her.
Han Yunxi did not expect this and suddenly leaned back. If it wasn't for the back of the couch being high enough, she would have already fallen down.
She blocked his chest with one hand and angrily glared at him. What was this fellow doing? Couldn't he speak properly?
"Why would Gu Beiyue help you? Gu Beiyue knows too much. "Long Fei Ye said with a cold smile.
"Your Highness, Imperial Physician Gu was ordered to help chenqie, so he naturally has to help chenqie." Han Yunxi played dumb as she seriously replied.
"You know what this prince is talking about. What's going on with the crown prince's illness?" Long Fei Ye also became serious.
"Your Highness, chenqie has already explained the crown prince's illness very clearly." Han Yunxi's mouth was especially tight.
Long Fei Ye's patience finally ran out and he Coldly said, "Han Yunxi, do you think His Majesty will believe you and Gu Beiyue, or this prince?"
This … Han Yunxi was speechless. Only now did she realize that this giant iceberg actually had a rogue side to him!
She pursed her lips and said in displeasure, "Can't you speak properly? Move aside! "
Being yelled at like this, Long Fei Ye was a bit stunned. He actually also moved back, leisurely and indolent as usual. However, his scrutinizing gaze did not leave Han Yunxi, insisting that she explain herself.
Han Yunxi had no choice but to tell him the truth about the fetus in the womb's condition.
Long Fei Ye listened attentively, but in the end, his brows slightly furrowed in disbelief.
When Han Yunxi saw his expression, she sighed with emotion in her heart. This guy was really different from normal people. Even Gu Beiyue was shocked when he heard this, but he was just curious.
After explaining herself clearly, Han Yunxi did not say anything else. She lazily leaned back on the high pillow and looked at him.
What did he want to do after asking clearly?
But all Long Feiye said was, "This matter ends here. Don't ever tell anyone else."
After saying this, he got off the bed and left.
That's it?
He specially came to interrogate her just to find out the truth? Han Yunxi was a bit astonished. She had already prepared herself to be threatened. Did he see her take something out of the detoxification system or not?
She was suspicious, but she did not receive a reply. Han Yunxi thought that since he didn't ask, he probably didn't see it.
Fine, I can't figure this guy out.
After being disturbed by Long Fei Ye, Han Yunxi was no longer sleepy despite her exhaustion. She was too lazy to move, but nestled on the bed to think things over.
Soon enough, an excited eunuch knocked on the door. "Esteemed wangfei! Esteemed wangfei, His Highness Crown Prince's awake! He's awake! "
He woke up earlier than Han Yunxi had predicted. Han Yunxi rejoiced and immediately felt invigorated. She hurried to the crown prince's rooms.
Inside, everything was as before. Emperor Tianhui, the empress dowager, and empress were all gathered around the bed. Emperor Tianhui had summoned many imperial physicians to take Long Tianmo's pulse one by one!
Long Tianmo was still lying in his original position, but his eyes were wide open. His dark pupils were filled with indescribable joy. Even though he was still a patient, he was full of vitality!
If not for the fact that his imperial mother and imperial grandmother disliked her, Han Yunxi would have liked such strong patients.
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