Go back on her word?
Han Yunxi looked at Han Congan coldly and leaned over to take the storehouse key from his hand. "You're thinking too much."
Since it was something she had agreed to, she naturally wouldn't go back on her word.
Moreover, this matter wasn't a small matter. Saving the Han family and saving the three generations of the Han family had the same logic. There were at least a hundred people in the Han family and not all of them were evil people. There was no lack of kind and innocent people. Moreover, the Han family's medical skills needed to be passed down and they needed to save more patients.
Thinking back, the reason why Madam Tianxin chose Han Congan wasn't because of Han Congan, but because of the Han family.
Han Yunxi wouldn't put this matter first, but she would try her best.
Seeing that Han Yunxi had accepted the storehouse key, Han Congan was much more relieved. He was also very clear that he had committed such a serious crime. Although he could avoid the death penalty, he couldn't escape punishment. He was afraid that he would have to stay in prison forever in this lifetime.
Han Yunxi didn't want to talk to this person anymore and turned to leave. However, Han Congan called out to her, "Han Yunxi, wait!"
Han Yunxi stopped and didn't even turn back. "What advice do you have for me?"
"Han Yunxi, the Crown Prince's illness …" Han Congan paused for a moment before continuing in a firm tone, "Old Man firmly believes that his diagnosis wasn't wrong!"
Han Yunxi was slightly stunned and thought that although this fellow was abominable, his medical skills were still impressive.
However, she didn't intend to reply and continued to walk forward.
However, Han Congan chased after her and blocked the door of the prison cell. "The matter has already been settled. I just want to know the truth!"
Han Yunxi's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Divine Doctor Han, think about it carefully. With your outstanding talent, I believe that you will understand very quickly!"
As Han Yunxi spoke, she pushed his hand away and strode out of the prison cell and personally locked the door.
"I don't understand!" Han Congan's voice was raised by a few decibels and he was very agitated.
Han Yunxi looked indifferent. "If you don't understand, then think about it carefully."
After she finished speaking, she resolutely turned around and left. Not telling Han Congan the truth could also be considered a form of punishment for him. Presumably, he would always be brooding over it.
Han Yunxi didn't feel guilty. Han Congan deserved all of this. If he had a grateful heart, he would have raised her like a daughter. Then, today, even if she had to risk her life, she would definitely save him.
Unfortunately, there were no 'ifs' in this world. And just now, she did not see any guilt in Han Congan's eyes.
Walking in the cold and deep corridor, Han Yunxi hugged her arms, lowered her head, and fell into deep thought.
What was the truth behind his mother's death? Who was her father?
So many years had passed, where should she begin her investigation? Where should she begin her search in this vast sea of people?
Why did Lady Tianxin get pregnant and marry someone else?
Was it because of desperation, or was there no other choice?
She was such a legendary woman who had stunned an entire generation after living in Tianning's capital for less than a year. Under what circumstances did she get pregnant without marriage? Or perhaps, she was already married before coming to the Han Estate?
Was her father still alive? Did he know of her existence?
Many questions perplexed Han Yunxi. The more she knew, the more questions she had.
In the end, she sighed and put away the storehouse key that symbolized the head of the Han Family. If she had time, she should go take a look at the Han Estate's old haunt.
Of course, the Han Estate was currently in chaos. Han Yunxi was in no mood to join in on the fun, so she decided to let those unkind and sinister madams fight amongst themselves first.
After leaving the prisons, Han Yunxi was depressed. She wandered aimlessly through the streets until night fell before returning to the Duke of Qin's estate.
When Emperor Tianhui issued a general amnesty, he also revealed the truth about the crown prince's strange illness. Three days later, the crown prince returned to court to participate in court affairs.
The crown prince was the heir apparent. Once he stepped out of the mountains, Tianning's court would be filled with turbulent undercurrents.
Although Han Yunxi's success in curing the crown prince hadn't been made public, the news had long spread in the upper circles. There were more people who resented Han Yunxi than thanked Han Yunxi. Of course, most of them had a whole new level of respect for her.
Han Yunxi didn't notice any of this. She spent the next few days cooped up in the Hibiscus Courtyard.
Long Fei Ye hadn't returned for days. Grand Concubine Yi had probably been angered by her last visit, but she didn't come to make trouble. None of the servants dared to slight her, so Han Yunxi's days were better than before.
But in the end, she was preoccupied with Lady Tianxin's affairs. Every time she asked about the Han Family, she was told that so-and-so had gotten into a fight with so-and-so, or that so-and-so had run away again.
Of course, the three madams of the Han Family wouldn't run away. They fought until their heads bled for the position of head of house while trying to find ways to see Han Congan. Unfortunately, they had no way to do so. Even if they used silver, they couldn't find him.
Today, Han Yunxi was flipping through the introduction to Dragon Sky Medical Academy when little Chen Xiang came to report. "Mistress, I heard that someone from the medical academy went to the Han Family and removed the head of the Han Family from his position as a medical academy director. They also took away his command medallion."
This was something she'd long expected. Han Yunxi had purposely flipped through the medical academy's introduction to look for clues. Perhaps Lady Tianxin had helped Han Congan become a director because of her connections in the medical academy.
Because of this matter, she went to the prison again. Helpless, Han Congan actually said that Madam Tianxin had only taught him medical skills. After marrying him for less than a year, she died. The reason why he could become a director of the medical academy was mostly due to his own efforts.
Han Yunxi was so angry that she didn't want to see him anymore. If she wanted to investigate the medical academy, she should be able to find Gu Beiyue to help her out.
She assumed that Gu Beiyue was a busy man who needed to make an appointment in advance to see him. Unexpectedly, Han Yunxi had someone deliver a letter to the Gu Beiyue in the morning, saying that Gu Beiyue could see her in the afternoon.
The two of them arranged to meet at Tianning's capital city's largest teahouse, Immortal Ming House.
As soon as she saw Gu Beiyue, Han Yunxi was startled. She couldn't help but think of a line from a poem: The youth's face was like jade. Whose family's young master was unparalleled?
She didn't expect that Gu Beiyue would look so good after taking off his simple medical robes and revealing his spotless white robes. If not for the calm and indifferent look in his eyes, Han Yunxi would have suspected that she'd mistaken him for someone else.
His white robes reflected off his snow-white skin, clean temperament, and otherworldly elegance.
His gentleness was not feminine or feminine. Instead, it was indescribably masculine. It was like perfume. Once one smelled it, they would feel at ease and unforgettable.
Han Yunxi had once joked that Gu Beiyue gave people the impression of a Buddha. Gu Beiyue had laughed and shook his head, saying that he wasn't fat.
The woman's looks were enough to topple cities, while the man was handsome beyond compare. As soon as they entered the teahouse, they attracted many gazes. Of course, no one knew their identities.
The two of them had a tacit understanding to remain calm and composed, especially Gu Beiyue.
Han Yunxi hesitated for a long time before hiding her identity. She only asked Gu Beiyue a few things about Cloud Realm Medical Academy before seriously asking about Han Congan's experience as a director.
From Gu Beiyue, Han Yunxi learned that the medical academy's director candidates were directly selected, while the directors were elected from among the candidates.
Three years after Lady Tianxin's death, Han Congan was nominated as a director candidate because of his family's prestige and personal medical skills. Six years later, he officially became a director.
Lady Tianxin had promised him ten years, and he really did become a director ten years later.
"By the time he became a director, grandfather and I had already left the medical academy, so we don't know the details. But he was the youngest candidate in the medical academy's history, as well as the youngest director."
Gu Beiyue paused for a while before adding, "The competition for the director position is very fierce. Even if you become a director candidate, there are plenty of people who can't get elected for ten or twenty years, or even their entire lives."
Although he didn't say it out loud, Han Yunxi understood that Han Congan's medical skills were outstanding, but compared to other experts, he wasn't the most outstanding.
There were too many directors in the medical academy, and they were all seniors who were over a hundred years old. Even the candidates had many white hairs. Wasn't Han Congan's path too smooth?
"Who were the people who promoted him back then?" Han Yunxi asked again.
Gu Beiyue could only shake his head. "This is a secret. I'm afraid even Han Congan himself doesn't know."
So that was the case. It seemed that she wouldn't be able to get anything out of Han Congan.
Seeing her frown, Gu Beiyue's lips curled into a smile that no one noticed. He said mildly, "I'll try to get someone to investigate, but I might not be able to find anything."
Eh, this fellow really had his ways.
This time, Han Yunxi smiled. She tossed the teacup on the table and said cheerfully, "Then I'll thank you in advance. I'll definitely treat you to a drink another day."
Gu Beiyue wasn't used to Han Yunxi's tone. He only felt that this wasn't like a wangfei. She didn't have any of the elegance and nobility that a proper wangfei should have. However, it was precisely this unpretentious free and easy attitude of hers that attracted him.
Gu Beiyue thought that if Han Yunxi wasn't born in the Han Family and wasn't a Qin wangfei, she would definitely be able to fly even higher. However, these were all hidden in his heart. He just smiled and agreed without saying anything.
It was rare for them to meet outside, so the two sat until evening. Han Yunxi found that Gu Beiyue seemed to be very taciturn, but there wasn't any awkward silence when they chatted.
They talked about medical skills, medicine, and many cases. Han Yunxi sometimes seriously pondered, and sometimes laughed loudly. However, Gu Beiyue always had a faint smile on his face, appearing especially refined.
It wasn't until little Chen Xiang ran over to remind her that Han Yunxi realized that time had passed so quickly. The sky was almost dark.
"Let's meet another day. I still need to ask you about that case." Han Yunxi's poison skills were exquisite, but her medical skills were lacking in many areas. The studious her grabbed onto Gu Beiyue and didn't want to let go. She wanted nothing more than to bring him home as a private tutor.
"Wangfei niang, this is actually overstepping the rules." Gu Beiyue couldn't help but remind her in a low voice.
After leaving the Duke of Qin's Manor, the rules were all nonsense to Han Yunxi. The more magnanimous a person was, the less they were afraid of ambiguity. However, the more they cared, the more they had ulterior motives.
A trace of craftiness flashed through her clear eyes as she said in a low voice, "On the fifteenth of every month, let's meet here. You're not Imperial Physician Gu, and I'm not Qin wangfei. Let's travel together and compare our medical skills. How about it?"
Compare their medical skills? This girl wanted to learn medicine from him. She wanted to learn medicine from him but didn't reveal her poison skills. Gu Beiyue saw through it with a glance, but didn't point it out.
On the fifteenth of every month, they would forget each other's identities and talk about medicine. What a beautiful thing this was. Unfortunately, the gentle Gu Beiyue was always rational.
He smiled warmly, "Wangfei niang really knows how to joke. It's late, let's go back."
"Gu Beiyue." Han Yunxi suddenly frowned. She thought he would agree, but she didn't expect this guy to refuse.
"Wangfei niang, this subject can't leave the palace as he pleases. Let's go back." Gu Beiyue was still smiling.
That smile seemed warm, but it contained a kind of firmness that made everyone unable to do anything about it. Han Yunxi was very unwilling, but she could only give up. She casually waved her hand as a farewell.
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