The Dandy's Duchess

Chapter 160: The Fated Ones (8)

Yun Qianyue's face twitched violently, thinking about those two shameless individuals, Ye Qingran and Ye Tianyu!

"Ahem... I was still young back then, and naturally, I couldn't hold it in..." Ye Tianyu coughed awkwardly.

"What a disgrace!" Ye Qingran scolded Ye Tianyu.

Just as Ye Tianyu was about to respond, Ye Tianqing frowned and admonished, "Be mindful of your status; how can you speak like that?"

Ye Qingran and Ye Tianyu exchanged glares, falling silent.

Ye Tianqing then looked at Yun Qianyue and softened his tone, saying, "Sister Yue, I trust you and Young Master Rong. I'm only concerned about your health and mean no harm. If you truly don't want the two female physicians to examine you, then so be it."

"With such a big fuss, how could I not be grateful? Let's do it!" Yun Qianyue pushed open the door and walked out of the room. She didn't want to stay in this wretched place any longer. It was all too chaotic.

"Did you two hear that? Hurry up and examine Miss Qianyue! Be thorough and honest!" Ye Tianqing turned back to instruct the two female physicians.

"Yes, Your Royal Highness!" the two female physicians replied immediately as they stepped forward.

Yun Qianyue paused, looking at the two female physicians with a calm demeanor. Under her gaze, the two physicians felt a bit flustered; standing before her felt more pressuring than treating the Empress or the Imperial Concubines. They steadied themselves and moved to her side, each taking a wrist to check her pulse.

In the courtyard, a dozen people fell silent, all eyes focused on Yun Qianyue and the two physicians.

"Brother Rong, I think Sister Yue is more beautiful than the most beautiful woman in the capital!" Rong Xi had his eyes wide open, watching Yun Qianyue since she stepped out. He leaned closer to Rongjing and whispered.

He thought his voice was soft and barely audible, but among the crowd, except for a few women like Rong Linglan, Cai Lian, Ting Xue, and Ting Yu, everyone present was skilled in martial arts and could hear him clearly. Everyone's thoughts stirred, gazing at Yun Qianyue, who stood casually with a calm expression but radiated unmatched beauty. She stood gracefully, exuding an indescribable elegance. They all thought back to Qin Yuni's stunning beauty and her impeccable posture, reminiscent of a perfect statue, yet lacking the charm and vivacity that Yun Qianyue possessed. Although no one spoke up, they silently agreed with Rong Xi's comment.

"Beautiful?" Rongjing raised an eyebrow, retorting, "Her beauty is merely superficial. Haven't you heard the saying, 'gold and jade on the outside, rotten on the inside'? That's exactly her!"

His voice was not low, and everyone could hear him clearly.

Yun Qianyue shot a fierce glare at Rongjing, her eyes brimming with anger. "Don't talk about me; you're no better!"

"See? I told you, didn't I? Where's the beauty?" Rongjing asked Rong Xi.

Rong Xi's mouth fell open in shock at Yun Qianyue's fearsome expression. He nodded, "Brother Rong is right. Sister Yue isn't beautiful at all. And when she's angry, she's quite terrifying."

Yun Qianyue felt a lump in her chest and turned away, no longer wanting to engage with Rongjing. The thought of returning to the capital excited her; at least she wouldn't have to see this guy again.

Ye Tianyu laughed heartily, "Exactly! Sister Yue is indeed not beautiful. She can't compare to me!"

Ye Qingran scoffed at Ye Tianyu, "You don't have any shame!"

Ye Tianqing, who had been looking astonished, now wore a complex expression. He thought to himself that Yun Qianyue was indeed beautiful, even more so than Miss Yuni from the Prime Minister's residence. Unfortunately, she was completely ignorant, truly fitting the saying of 'gold and jade on the outside, rotten on the inside.' How wonderful it would be if she had Miss Yuni's talent! Then he wouldn't have to struggle with whether to ask his father for a marriage decree. How could a girl like her, who knew nothing about propriety or etiquette, ever be a consort or even an empress ruling the harem?

Lord Yun lowered his head, filled with remorse as he thought about how much Yun Qianyue resembled her mother.

"Hey, are you done yet?" Yun Qianyue grew impatient, addressing the two female physicians.

The two physicians immediately released her wrists, nodding respectfully. "Miss Qianyue, it's done!"

"What's the verdict?" Ye Tianqing asked.

They exchanged glances, and a slightly younger female physician spoke up, "Your Highness, Miss Qianyue is simply very weak and needs to replenish her health. Especially her yin and blood are both deficient. While this isn't a major issue, if she doesn't take care of it properly, she may become infertile in the future."

Ye Tianqing's expression changed at this news. "Is there anything else?"

The physician shook her head and, glancing at Yun Qianyue, saw her look indifferent. She lowered her head and said subtly to Ye Tianqing, "Miss Qianyue's essence is intact. Aside from her loss of internal energy, she has no injuries or pain. Her health is not in serious jeopardy."

This was a veiled way of informing Ye Tianqing that Yun Qianyue was still a virgin.

Intact essence? Yun Qianyue scoffed and turned to Ye Tianqing. "Are you reassured now?"

Ye Tianqing's tense heart finally relaxed. Although he knew that there shouldn't be any issues between Rongjing and Yun Qianyue, he still wanted confirmation before feeling at ease. Though pleased, he didn't show any signs of joy. Facing Yun Qianyue's cold gaze, he remained unbothered and said gently, "You're truly too weak. Once we return to the capital, I'll make sure to send the best herbs from the Prince's residence for you. You must take care of yourself and not be careless."

Before Yun Qianyue could refuse, he turned to Lord Yun and said, "Uncle Yun, you must never neglect Sister Yue again. She is the only legitimate daughter of the Yun Prince's residence; her status is incredibly noble. How could she be so weak? Does the Yun Prince's residence lack for her to eat?"

"Your Highness is right. In the past, I was foolish and incompetent, handing over the household to a woman with a heart of a scorpion, resulting in chaos within the residence. From now on, the Yun Prince's residence will be managed by Sister Yue. I will ensure she is well taken care of," Lord Yun said with shame.

"Yes, it should be like that! Sister Yue should learn how to manage the household. It will be beneficial for her in the future," Ye Tianqing nodded. Though he didn't specify what the future usefulness was, everyone naturally understood his meaning.

Yun Qianyue found it hard to muster any goodwill towards this man. She waved her hand, "Is that all? Can we set off now? Let's go down the mountain and return home!"