As soon as he saw Han Yunxi walk over, Emperor Tianhui's attitude changed completely. "Yunxi, come, come. Hurry and take Tianmo's pulse. The imperial physicians all said it's normal, so you should take a look."
Heaven knows how happy Emperor Tianhui was with the crown prince's lucidity!
From "Han Yunxi" to "Qin Wangfei," then to "Yunxi," Han Yunxi was very comfortable to hear. She knew her efforts hadn't been in vain. No matter what Emperor Tianhui thought of her in his heart, he'd at least given her the respect she deserved and recognition of her status.
As she walked over, the empress dowager and empress hastily stepped aside with pleasant expressions. Even Long Tianmo, who'd disdained her before, had a look of gratitude on his face. "Imperial Qin Aunt, it's been hard on you!"
Han Yunxi put on a false smile as she sat down to take Tianmo's pulse. Now the entire room grew quiet, so quiet that even the sound of a pin dropping could be heard clearly.
Although there were no more problems, Han Yunxi's personal appearance still made everyone nervous. Only Gu Beiyue looked at Han Yunxi's fake seriousness and couldn't help but curve his lips into a warm smile.
This woman, even when she's pretending to be serious, she's still so beautiful.
After pretending to be serious for a while, Han Yunxi finally spoke up. "It's fine. He'll recuperate for a few days and change his dressing on time. Once the wound heals, he can get off the bed. Since he's taken the Life Blood Pill, he doesn't need to take any supplements, so it's fine. "
Emperor Tianhui nodded. "Imperial Physician Gu, I'll leave it all to you."
"Yes!" Gu Beiyue replied in a low voice.
Han Yunxi rose to her feet, silently exhaling in relief. She'd finally taken care of this thorny problem. The string in her head that had been stretched taut all these days could finally relax.
Although Han Yunxi had pleaded for leniency on behalf of the three Han Clan members in the past, Emperor Tianhui still wanted to reward Han Yunxi. He gave the eunuchs a pile of things that Han Yunxi couldn't remember, so she could only express her thanks.
Emperor Tianhui wanted to spend more time with the crown prince, but he had urgent matters to attend to and could only leave first. Before he left, he even told Han Yunxi to visit the palace more often to accompany the empress dowager. Han Yunxi agreed with a brilliant smile.
But in the end, her heart still felt uneasy. The empress dowager and Grand Concubine Yi were sworn enemies, so how could Emperor Tianhui not know? Moreover, his relationship with Long Fei Ye was even more delicate. It was better for her to stay out of the affairs of the palace.
From the incident where her mother saved the Empress Dowager, she had long understood a principle. The members of the imperial family would never be truly grateful. Or rather, they would never be soft-hearted and give up their interests because of gratitude.
Even if you saved their most precious life.
In this case, Han Yunxi only treated it as solving a problem for herself.
"Imperial Qin Aunt, when I've recovered, I'll definitely pay a personal visit to express my thanks!" Long Tianmo was still immersed in his joy and seemed quite sincere.
Han Yunxi smiled. "It's only a small matter, no need to keep it in mind. Crown prince should rest well. If you feel unwell, you must tell Imperial Physician Gu."
After giving instructions, Han Yunxi left with the empress dowager and empress dowager. She was about to bid farewell when the empress dowager grabbed her hand, as intimate as if they'd met for the first time. "Yunxi, don't go back yet. Come to my place for dinner. You've worked yourself to the bone these past few days, so I must reward you well."
"Heheh, Yunxi, the old ancestor has never asked anyone to stay for dinner. You're so lucky!" the empress said with a smile.
Heaven knows if these words were true or false, but Han Yunxi had been forced to a dead end by them. If she refused, she wouldn't be giving the empress dowager any face.
"Then chenqie will accept deferentially rather than decline courteously." Han Yunxi looked happy on the surface, but her heart was filled with bitterness. She only wanted to go back and soak in a good bath and sleep, all right?!
She just knew that the empress dowager wouldn't help her with anything good. Heaven knows what the empress dowager was planning this time!
The empress dowager walked in the middle with Han Yunxi and the empress supporting her on either side as they headed for her quarters. Han Yunxi remained silent, unconsciously thinking of Long Fei Ye.
Where was that fellow now? Had he left the palace, or was he at Emperor Tianhui's place?
Could he come and take her home instead?
Reality proved that Han Yunxi was overthinking things.
By the time they reached the empress dowager's quarters, the banquet had already been prepared. There was fine wine and delicacies, a sumptuous spread. Han Yunxi, who hadn't eaten hot food in days, couldn't help but swallow her saliva at the sight.
After sitting down and exchanging a few pleasantries, Han Yunxi saw the empress dowager and empress pick up their chopsticks and happily began to gorge herself.
"Yunxi, there's no need to be polite. Just treat it as eating at home. I'm different from your mufei, there aren't so many rules at the table." The empress dowager wanted to help Han Yunxi pick up some food, but Han Yunxi picked up quite a bit herself. She didn't seem to hear the empress dowager's words as she buried her head in the food.
Han Yunxi didn't feel awkward, but the empress dowager and empress exchanged glances, feeling awkward instead.
"Look, you must be starving. Eat more, eat more," the empress hastened to speak up, giving the empress dowager a way out.
Han Yunxi was listening, but her first words were comparing Grand Concubine Yi. What was the empress dowager thinking?
She didn't speak. The world was vast, but her stomach was the most important. She'd fill up her stomach first before discussing anything else.
The empress dowager drank a few mouthfuls of soup before speaking again. "Yunxi, back then your mother …"
"Esteemed empress dowager, which chef made this soup? It's so delicious," Han Yunxi interrupted with a smile.
"The head chef of the imperial kitchens personally made it for me. If you like it, you can come over often. I guarantee you'll drink your fill," the empress dowager said with a chuckle.
"Chenqie doesn't dare," Han Yunxi said.
"Why don't you dare? You don't even know, but before we were betrothed, I almost took you as … "
"Esteemed empress dowager, this dish is delicious too. Was it made by the head chef as well?" Han Yunxi interrupted again.
Finally, the empress dowager nodded with a false smile and didn't speak again. As a result, Han Yunxi ate her meal very smoothly and satisfactorily. After all, it was easier to discuss matters after eating and drinking.
After rinsing her mouth and changing the tea table, the empress dowager finally had a chance to speak. She didn't expect the empress dowager to continue her unfinished words. "Yunxi, before we were betrothed, I almost took you as my adopted daughter. Your mother agreed as well."
Hearing this, Han Yunxi's hand stiffened. What was the empress dowager's goal in saying all this now?
She didn't speak, but continued to wait in silence.
The empress dowager paused, then smiled. "Yunxi, ah, are you still willing to be my adopted daughter?"
Han Yunxi's mouth twitched. "Esteemed empress dowager, thanks to you, Yunxi married the Duke of Qin. Yunxi boldly says I've long considered esteemed empress dowager a family member."
In some ways, Han Yunxi counted as the empress dowager's daughter-in-law as well.
Since the empress dowager wanted to take her as her adopted daughter, the intelligent Han Yunxi immediately smelled the scent of roping her in.
"Heheh, a daughter-in-law isn't as close as a daughter," the empress dowager joked as she tugged on Han Yunxi's hand.
Han Yunxi glanced at the empress out of the corner of her eye. As expected, her daughter-in-law's expression immediately turned ugly. Of course, the empress dowager's words weren't directed at the empress, but Grand Concubine Yi.
Han Yunxi was Grand Concubine Yi's daughter-in-law, but now the empress dowager wanted to take her as her daughter. This was a blatant attempt to bribe her to deal with Grand Concubine Yi!
Han Yunxi finally understood why the empress dowager had betrothed her benefactor's daughter to the enemy's son before she was born. As it turned out, she was planning to use her as a spy!
But she never expected her to grow up to be an ugly, useless good-for-nothing girl.
Leaving aside the fact that Han Yunxi didn't want to be a spy, even if she did, she'd never do it by Long Fei Ye's side. In the end, the struggle between the empress dowager and Grand Concubine Yi was still a struggle between the emperor and Long Fei Ye. Having her go undercover by Long Fei Ye's side was the same as seeking death!
Although the empress dowager's words were vague, a smart person could understand what she meant.
Seeing Han Yunxi hesitate, the empress dowager signaled the empress with her eyes, who spoke up. "Yunxi, the empress dowager doesn't have a daughter. She's always wanted one and said she's an adopted daughter, but she'll treat you as her own. If someone dares to bully you in the future, forget about the empress dowager and me, even the emperor won't let it go."
Tsk tsk tsk, Han Yunxi sighed with emotion in her heart. What a great temptation. Was she telling her that as long as she nodded, even the emperor could be her backer?
Looking at the empress's gentle smile and the empress dowager's expectant face, Han Yunxi really wanted to tell them that spies had always been killed as soon as they were used. Backers and whatnot were all empty promises.
Han Yunxi quietly finished her tea and smiled. "Of course a daughter is closer than a daughter-in-law."
"That's true, that's true," the empress even nodded.
"In the end, a daughter-in-law is an outsider," Han Yunxi said again.
The empress thought she'd agreed and nodded immediately.
"A daughter-in-law isn't close!" Han Yunxi said again.
Finally, the empress sensed that something was off. She was a daughter-in-law and her mother-in-law was right by her side!
Her eyes flashed with displeasure, but she kept holding it in. She didn't nod anymore.
The empress dowager was delighted to hear this. She'd said before that as long as Han Yunxi could cure the crown prince, she'd let bygones be bygones. Then she'd follow the plan from many years ago and plant Han Yunxi in the Duke of Qin's estate as a spy.
She thought Han Yunxi would take some time to consider, but she actually approved of her words.
"Yunxi, it's good that you understand. How about we just …"
Before the empress dowager could finish, Han Yunxi stood up and bowed. "It's Yunxi's good fortune to receive esteemed empress dowager's favor. Yunxi thanks esteemed empress dowager."
The empress dowager was very satisfied and reached out to support her. "Silly girl, if your mother hadn't passed away early and caused some misunderstandings between us, you wouldn't have had to suffer so much. With my support, Grand Concubine Yi wouldn't dare to make things difficult for you."
Han Yunxi smiled faintly, looking helpless but mocking. "Esteemed empress dowager, mother might have passed away, but Yunxi is still a married woman. A married woman follows her husband, so Yunxi can't make the decision to accept a foster daughter. Why don't esteemed empress dowager ask the Duke of Qin?"
What?
Both the empress dowager and empress were stunned by her words, their expressions changing.
A sinister look flashed past the empress dowager's eyes as she almost exploded. Han Yunxi, ah, Han Yunxi, after all that talk, you're still playing with me!
She clearly knew that this matter was aimed at Grand Concubine Yi and the Duke of Qin, but she dared to ask the Duke of Qin for a discussion!
Very good!
What a 'married woman follows her husband.' Her rejection was so thorough and wonderful! Neither she nor the empress could get angry or blame her.
If she knew earlier, she wouldn't have asked for leniency for the Han Clan's three generations!
The hands hidden in her wide sleeves clenched into fists as she suppressed her anger. The empress dowager couldn't find a way out of this embarrassing situation. If news of this reached the Duke of Qin and Grand Concubine Yi's ears, they'd not only become a laughingstock, but also take precautions.
The empress was indignant as well. "Aiya, the Duke of Qin would've forgotten about this if you didn't mention it. Muhou, you like Yunxi, but she's still part of the Duke of Qin's estate. You know Grand Concubine Yi and the Duke of Qin's tempers. If they find out about this, we won't be able to do anything! "
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