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Chapters 51-60

Chapter 51: Courage, going all out

Grand Concubine Yi and Murong Wanru couldn't wait for Han Yunxi to disappoint the emperor and get punished as a result. It would be best if she was declared useless and never came back. This was especially true for Murong Wanru, who had spread the rumors in the first place to chase her out. Instead, they'd stirred the interest of the emperor. With him here to take care of this woman was the best thing. The emperor had forced Long Feiye to wed her, so if the emperor cast her away, wouldn't that be the perfect scenario?

Han Yunxi unconsciously looked towards Long Feiye, only to see that man sitting as lofty as ever with a cool expression on his face. He was so aloof that it was almost scary. Maybe he was taking pleasure in this misfortune as well, hoping to get rid of this official wife of his.

"Esteemed wangfei, since it was too late tonight, the emperor told his servant to come call on you first and rest well. Tomorrow morning, this servant will come pick you up."

Eunuch Xue stood up as he spoke, with Grand Concubine hurrying to follow. "Eunuch Xue, it took so much effort to come. Why don't you eat something before you go?"

"Many thanks for grand imperial concubine's kindness, but this servant needs to report back to the palace. Esteemed wangfei, your highness, the Duke of Qin, I shall take my leave." Even after this, Eunuch Xue didn't forget to remind Han Yunxi, "Don't delay too much tomorrow morning, esteemed wangfei. The emperor wants to see you as soon as morning assembly is over."

"I'll remember. Eunuch Xue take care," Han Yunxi was natural and at ease, her face full of smiles. But her heart was completely cold.

A man with a pregnancy pulse?

Don't mention the past, it'd be strange even in modern times! She probably couldn't even treat major illnesses, much less odd ones! Han Yunxi could ignore the rumors outside, but she couldn't overlook the emperor's expectations. Just from Eunuch Xue's words, she could tell that Emperor Tianhui had great hopes for her medical craft. If she refused, it'd be not giving the emperor face. But if she didn't refuse and couldn't find a cure, then what happened afterwards would all be up to the emperor's whims.

It was said that Emperor Tianhui had a bad temper.

The empress had made a stormy sea stormier behind the scenes. If she didn't cure the crown prince, she could well imagine the consequences.

After sending Eunuch Xue off, Grand Concubine Yi acted as if nothing had happened at all before pressing, "Wanru, hurry and ask for the meal. Your elder brother must be hungry."

Her mood was excellent as she glanced at Han Yunxi in a rare moment of kindness. "Yunxi, you should eat with mufei as well. Eat well and go back to sleep, you mustn't be late tomorrow."

Although Han Yunxi's heart was cold, she still nodded with a slight smile. Grand Concubine Yi and Murong Wanru wanted to laugh at her, did they? She wouldn't let them! The two of them were eagerly attentive at the dinner table, giving Long Feiye all sorts of dishes and soups. Long Feiye neither ate very much nor said a word from the beginning to the end. The thoroughly neglected Han Yunxi had her chopsticks hanging from her hand as she took large bites of food and soup.

Forget it, fortune and misfortune weren't things she could avoid. She'd act accordingly to the circumstances when tomorrow came...

Han Yunxi ate and drank well, expecting to sleep well, too. Sadly, she tossed and turned all night in the bed before giving up to lean against the window, spacing out while wrapped up in her covers. It was then that she discovered Long Feiye's rooms were still lit. That guy is still awake this late? What could be keeping him up?