The empress had given her a way out, so the empress dowager naturally followed along. "See, I was so happy today that I forgot about these troublesome matters."
Han Yunxi smiled coldly in her heart and didn't speak. She let the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law sing along and act out their own play.
"Muhou, I think there's no need to recognize her as a goddaughter. We're all one family, so as long as you dote on Yunxi and have her come often, it's all the same," the empress said easily, as if it really wasn't a big deal.
The empress dowager nodded. "Fine, fine. Yunxi, what do you think?"
"Esteemed empress dowager will decide everything. The Duke of Qin is busy every day, so chenqie won't disturb him," Han Yunxi naturally had to express her stance. Even if she didn't rely on the empress dowager, she couldn't offend her to death, right?
With Han Yunxi's words, the empress dowager forced out a smile. "Heheh, you really are a sensible child."
Since they couldn't reach an agreement, Han Yunxi couldn't stay any longer. After exchanging some pleasantries, she stood up and bid farewell.
As soon as she left, the empress dowager's old face fell as she swept Han Yunxi's teacup to the ground. "Thing that doesn't know what's good for her!"
"Muhou, don't be angry. It's not worth it to get pregnant from anger. Chenqie said long ago that this girl isn't simple. In the future, we have to be careful, "the empress hurriedly soothed the empress dowager's anger as she coaxed her.
"Heh, a damned girl who doesn't know the immensity of Heaven and Earth. I was praising her, but she dared to refuse! Just wait, there'll be a day when I'll make her regret it. I don't believe she'll have an easy time in the Duke of Qin's estate! She got lucky this time. Next time, she better not fall into my hands again! "
The empress dowager was truly angry. She never thought that Han Yunxi would refuse and couldn't calm down for a long time …
Han Yunxi only treated this as a joke. After leaving the palace, she finally let out a sigh of relief. When she passed by the Han Estate, she stopped to look for a long time. Although the Han Family wasn't a noble family in the capital, they were still a reputable aristocratic family.
At this moment, the vermilion door was tightly shut. Everything looked so peaceful, but Han Yunxi knew that once Han Congan's crime was announced tomorrow, this family would be in chaos and fail.
The memories that belonged to this body kept appearing in her mind. They were all memories from when she was young. They were all memories of being bullied and humiliated. Although they were the memories of the original owner, they had long been part of this body. They were all her memories.
Everything seemed so real, as if it had just happened yesterday.
After a long time, a wisp of a cold smile appeared on the corners of Han Yunxi's mouth, and then she turned around and left.
By the time she returned to the Duke of Qin's Mansion, it was already the middle of the night. Han Yunxi wasn't even sure if she could knock on the door. Unexpectedly, from afar, she could see that the mansion was brightly lit, especially in the main hall.
Seeing this, Han Yunxi muttered in her heart. Could it be that something big happened in the manor in the middle of the night? With Grand Concubine Yi's personality, she needed beauty sleep! Even if the sky collapsed, she might not stay up all night!
Or did something happen in Long Fei Ye?
Han Yunxi made all sorts of guesses. She couldn't help but wonder if they were waiting for her.
Soon enough, she reached the door and discovered that the old servant guarding the door had been waiting for her. She knocked once before the door opened.
"Esteemed wangfei, congratulations, congratulations! The grand imperial concubine has been waiting for you for a long time. Hurry and go, "the old servant was so excited that he couldn't stop smiling.
Congratulations?
Now Han Yunxi was thoroughly stunned. It really had something to do with her! Could the congratulations from Grand Concubine Yi's servant be a good thing?
Han Yunxi was filled with suspicions, but she didn't ask any questions. She immediately headed for the main hall.
But as soon as she arrived, she saw three large chests all open. One was gold, one was silver, and the last was jewelry. There were even a few bolts of high-quality silk on the side.
Goodness gracious, Han Yunxi's eyes shone at the sight. Where did so many good things come from?!
The gold, silver, and jewels were too dazzling. No wonder Han Yunxi saw them first before she saw Grand Concubine Yi.
Grand Concubine Yi was sitting in the main seat, her exquisite face so gloomy that it looked like water could drip from it. Murong Wanru was waiting by her side, her eyes filled with jealousy and hatred as soon as she saw Han Yunxi enter!
"Mufei, you were looking for chenqie?" Han Yunxi bowed in greeting.
"Heheh, the great meritorious subject has returned. Hurry and rise. How can I bear the greetings of a great meritorious subject?"
Grand Concubine Yi's voice had turned sharp and unkind. She probably knew what had happened in the palace.
Han Yunxi rose to her feet and glanced at the gold, silver, and jewels. She had an idea of what was going on. This should be Emperor Tianhui's reward. It was good, but why did he give it away so quickly?
Han Yunxi stole a glance at Grand Concubine Yi, her mouth twitching. Her mother had saved the empress dowager, while she had saved her grandson. No wonder Grand Concubine Yi had flipped out.
"Sister-in-law, I never expected your medical skills to be so good. You can even cure the crown prince's strange illness. His Majesty and the empress dowager must be very happy, right? Look, these are all for you. They sent them over overnight, "Murong Wanru said with a smile.
Grand Concubine Yi was still angry, so mentioning the emperor and empress dowager was like adding oil to the fire.
"Heheh, if you make the emperor and empress dowager happy, your days will be better, too!" Grand Concubine Yi laughed coldly.
What did Grand Concubine Yi count for? Instead of sleeping in the middle of the night, she crawled out of bed just to be mean and unkind? She really had no tolerance!
Han Yunxi really couldn't stand these overtones and sarcastic remarks. Grand Concubine Yi had already competed with her a few times. If she still didn't know her temper, then she didn't mind showing it off again.
"Mufei's words are very true. His Majesty and the empress dowager are both very happy. His Majesty said that if it weren't for the rumors in the capital, he wouldn't have known chenqie had medical skills," Han Yunxi replied with a smile.
At these words, Murong Wanru's face turned three shades paler.
Grand Concubine Yi paled as well. She never thought Han Yunxi would dare to say such things. This little slut was getting bolder and bolder.
"Is … that so?" Grand Concubine Yi gritted her teeth. "This is also your luck. With so many rewards, should I congratulate you?"
"Of course. Chenqie's glory is mufei's glory, as well as the Duke of Qin's estate. His Majesty and the empress dowager will definitely remember this favor, "Han Yunxi added.
Compared to Grand Concubine Yi's acrimony, her tongue was simply venomous!
She'd specifically stabbed a knife into Grand Concubine Yi's most painful wound. To her, this was a disgrace, but Han Yunxi actually called it glory. More importantly, she still had to smile at Han Yunxi on the surface.
Grand Concubine Yi was so angry that she gritted her teeth, unable to speak. She didn't even know why she'd waited until the middle of the night for Han Yunxi to come back. Was she waiting for her to show off, then come back with sarcastic remarks?
Seeing Grand Concubine Yi's silence, Han Yunxi spoke again. "Mufei, this time His Highness performed a great service as well. It was His Highness who risked his life to obtain the Life Blood Pill. Without it, chenqie wouldn't have been able to treat her."
What?
These words were so poisonous that Grand Concubine Yi's heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys all ached. Her most cherished son had risked his life to ask for medicine for her enemy's most cherished grandson!
"Ah …!"
Grand Concubine Yi roared in her heart. "Enough, Han Yunxi, you've had enough!"
Her hands had long clenched into fists within her sleeves, her fingernails digging into her palms. Even that hurt less than her heart!
If I find out who spread those rumors, I won't let them off easily!
Murong Wanru had a guilty conscience and finally restrained herself, not daring to add oil to the fire.
Seeing Grand Concubine Yi's face contorted with anger, Han Yunxi was in a good mood. She almost forgot about her exhaustion. Hmph, if she didn't flip out, would Grand Concubine Yi really think she was a sick cat?
"Mufei, treating the crown prince took a lot of effort. I'm tired too. If there's nothing else, chenqie will take her leave first. His Majesty said to let chenqie rest well."
Han Yunxi's last words were meant for Grand Concubine Yi's ears. She wasn't stupid enough to use the empress dowager to pressure her, but the emperor was different. If she said that, at least she could have a few days of peace and rest well.
As she spoke, she prepared to leave, but Grand Concubine Yi ordered sternly, "Han Yunxi, you stop right there!"
This voice was very, very fierce. Han Yunxi always felt that Grand Concubine Yi's voice was different from her usual ferocious self, but she couldn't tell what was different.
She halted her steps, calm and collected. "Does mufei have any other orders?"
"Han Yunxi, the empress dowager asked you to stay for dinner?" Grand Concubine Yi asked coldly. Her tone wasn't as harsh as before, but more serious.
Han Yunxi was surprised. If she knew about this, then it looked like Grand Concubine Yi had spies in the palace as well.
"Yes," Han Yunxi replied honestly.
"Why did the empress dowager ask you to stay?" Grand Concubine Yi asked again. If she hadn't heard the news, she wouldn't have stayed up in the middle of the night to wait for Han Yunxi's return.
Han Yunxi's eyes flashed with caution. Was Grand Concubine Yi suspecting something? This was a huge matter. If Grand Concubine Yi suspected something between her and the empress dowager, would she forgive her so easily?
Han Yunxi's attitude didn't change, but her reply was cautious. "The empress dowager has never asked anyone to stay for dinner in the palace. She said chenqie was rewarded for treating the crown prince."
Grand Concubine Yi's eyes flickered between light and darkness. The empress dowager had never asked anyone to stay for dinner in the palace. She might have asked this girl to stay for more than just a reward!
Did she say something to this girl? Lady Tianxin had saved her, while this girl had saved her most precious grandson. What reason did she have to hate this girl?
Moreover, this girl wasn't ugly anymore. She even had good medical skills! She was a useful talent!
Thinking back, the empress dowager had betrothed her benefactor's woman to the Duke of Qin with ulterior motives, hadn't she?
Thinking up to here, the shadows in Grand Concubine Yi's eyes grew even darker. She stared fixedly at Han Yunxi without a word.
Han Yunxi assumed that she'd keep asking questions, but her heart grew flustered. Just what did Grand Concubine Yi mean? What did she want to do?
Grand Concubine Yi stared at Han Yunxi for a long time before giving a cold, meaningful laugh. Then she flicked her sleeves and left.
Her smile made Han Yunxi's hairs stand on end. She knew that her days wouldn't be peaceful in the end.
Still, the battle-hardened Han Yunxi quickly adjusted her state of mind. Her gaze was calm and unperturbed. If Grand Concubine Yi wanted to investigate, then go ahead. She wasn't afraid.
But before the investigation was over, it was best not to make trouble for her. Otherwise, she'd definitely fight back with all her might!
As soon as Grand Concubine Yi left, the guilty Murong Wanru exhaled silently. She feared nothing more than mufei investigating the person who'd spread the rumors. Fortunately, Han Yunxi's meal at the empress dowager's had diverted mufei's attention.
From what she understood of mufei, she'd definitely brood over the matter for a long time to come. She'd definitely investigate to the end.
Han Yunxi, even if she cured the crown prince's strange illness, so what if she had the emperor's support? The emperor had a thousand affairs to attend to every day and couldn't care less.
Murong Wanru walked over with a lovely smile and coaxed, "Sister-in-law, mufei is happy for you. But it's hard not to lose her temper after waiting so long. Don't take it to heart."
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