Yuan Qi yawned as he climbed into the carriage, and out of the corner of his eye, he saw Feng Chenghai there as well.

He suffered an external injury yesterday, but instead of resting, she asked the servant by the carriage out of curiosity, "Why doesn't your young master stay in the manor to recover from his injury?"

The servant replied, "The young master said they are just superficial injuries and nothing to worry about; the matter of the ancestral graves is more important."

Yuan Qi pulled his head back and found a comfortable position to continue sleeping.

Before long, they arrived at their destination. Yuan Qi stood on the carriage and looked into the distance. The ancestral graves of the Feng family had excellent feng shui. They were situated on the slopes of Shamao Mountain, and Longquan Lake was not far away. This kind of feng shui was conducive to producing noble people in future generations, making it a top-grade auspicious burial site.

A faint black mist lingered around the tombs, almost completely enveloping them. Looking further around, one could see that someone had dug a hot spring at the foot of the highest mountain to the north, forming a stream that meandered southeastward along the terrain.

Yuan Qi frowned: "That's really despicable. Such a perfect auspicious burial site has been ruined like this."

When Feng Aotian and the elders of the Feng family heard this, they all asked what had happened.

Yuan Qi then told them.

The Feng family had no idea about this and were furious.

Feng's second uncle asked Yuan Qi, "According to Miss Qi's opinion, what should we do?"

"Move the grave and find another auspicious burial site."

Feng's second uncle was very annoyed: "I don't want to trouble two people with one matter. Please ask Miss Seven to help me find an auspicious burial site."

Yuan Qi agreed, and then watched as the Feng family dug up Feng Mushan's grave. Sure enough, in the coffin, Feng Mushan had a rose branch with roots in her arms, and a black rope connected Feng Mushan to the rose branch.

"Feng Mushan and the Rose Spirit have formed a contract. It's estimated that Feng Mushan promised the Rose Spirit that he would shield him from the heavenly lightning when he ascends to immortality. In return, the Rose Spirit is helping Feng Mushan with his soul. Go and check the area around the hot spring to the north; it should be covered in roses. It would be best to dig them up and burn them."

Feng Aotian immediately sent someone to do it, and sure enough, the hot spring was surrounded by roses, which were blooming very beautifully.

Yuan Qi used the Red Lotus Karmic Fire to directly burn Feng Mushan's coffin, along with the rose branches and the black rope.

The Feng family could see clearly that once the fire started, the roses around the hot spring withered visibly, and even the hot spring itself slowly dried up.

Yuan Qi personally searched around Feng Mushan's grave according to the five elements and dug out five black skull fragments, breaking the evil-gathering formation.

The faint black mist surrounding the tomb also dissipated.

Yuan Qi went to the north side of that mountain and found it to be a place with good feng shui, so he had the Feng family move their ancestral graves there.

Moving a grave requires choosing an auspicious day, and today was not suitable, so Yuanqi helped them select an auspicious day and then went back.

The Feng family can handle the rest themselves.

No sooner had Yuan Qi returned to Peony Residence than Jiang Bailu and Jiang Songlu arrived.

Green Bamboo immediately brewed tea and reported to her about the events of the past two days, mostly trivial disappearances, such as the Second Young Master's concubine being punished by Concubine Li, and the Eldest Young Master not returning, etc.

Yuan Qi listened and listened, but she didn't hear the good news she wanted to hear. At least she helped the emperor solve a problem, but the emperor didn't show any appreciation. Even if he didn't give her a reward, he could at least give her some verbal praise.

But no.

Jiang Bailu was most annoyed when Yuan Qi came to visit. She would stand in the courtyard, not daring to come over to the corridor, and watch Shen Xun from afar, fearing that Shen Xun would shit on her head again.

Shenxun also flew out of the nest, flapping its wings and flying around Jiang Bailu. Jiang Bailu was so frightened that she and Jiang Songlu hugged each other.

"Yuan Qi, come out!" Jiang Bailu called from outside.

Seeing that she was being rude, Shen Xun simply stood on top of her head.

Jiang Bailu didn't dare to chase Shen Xun away, and kept her head down, not daring to move.

Yuan Qi put down his teacup and went out. She chuckled and beckoned Shen Xun back.

Shen Xun flew back, stood on Yuan Qi's shoulder, and rubbed her head against her face, being incredibly obedient.

Jiang Bailu glared at Shen Xun with resentment, wishing she could pluck all his hair off.

"What do you want from me?" Yuan Qi asked bluntly.

"Where have you been? His Highness the Crown Prince came looking for you twice and you weren't there, making him make two wasted trips. Do you know your crime?" Jiang Bailu questioned him bluntly.

"I know I'm innocent." Yuan Qi snorted and turned to go inside. "I can't be bothered with her."

Jiang Bailu saw that she was being rude and wanted to follow her to argue, but Shen Xun pounced on her instead.

She was so frightened that she turned and ran away.

Back in the room, Green Bamboo cautiously approached. She noticed that Yuan Qi seemed unhappy and worried that he would blame her for not reporting the matter. So she stepped forward and told her, "Miss, His Highness the Crown Prince did come, and he came in person. Since you weren't here, Fourth Miss received His Highness the Crown Prince. I don't know what she said to him."

"Say whatever you want." Yuan Qi didn't have a good impression of the royal family. The emperor was stingy, and he had done such a big favor, yet he hadn't shown any appreciation.

I wonder if Xiao Yi is looking for her again to try and squeeze money out of her.

However, Xiao Yi seems to be doing better than his father; he probably needs to talk to her about something.

But she's in a bad mood right now and doesn't want to see anyone from the Xiao family.

Green Bamboo wanted to say something more, but Red Fir came over and tugged at her, giving her a look to stop talking.

Green Bamboo swallowed her words.

Sequoia placed several plates of pastries on the table and explained with a smile, "Miss, these were sent by Master Jiu this morning. He said it's a new style that his chef came up with, and he wanted you to try them."

Yuan Qi's mood improved considerably upon seeing the food; the layers of yellow and white pastries looked very appetizing.

The next day, after having breakfast, Yuan Qi went to set up a stall under the big locust tree. He had just told an old lady about her husband's affair with his concubine when Xiao Yi came over.

Xiao Yi was dressed in a black brocade robe, and every move he made exuded an aura of nobility. Although he wanted to restrain his majesty as the crown prince, the habits he had developed over the years made it impossible for him to hide his unique temperament.

Anyone could tell at a glance that this person was either rich or noble.

Yuan Qi was still angry, so he ignored Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi walked over by himself without any attendants and sat on the small stool opposite Yuan Qi.

"Seventh Miss, I'm here to ask you for a favor." Xiao Yi felt he had been very sincere, but the other party still ignored him.

Yuan Qi said impatiently, "The court is full of talented people, and Your Highness has many retainers. What can't you handle?"

Xiao Yi naturally knew that Yuan Qi was not the kind of person who would fawn over the powerful and wealthy; she cared more about money.

“If you are willing to help, I will definitely persuade my father to reward you handsomely after it is done.” Xiao Yi said very seriously. “I also know that you helped settle Xiao Zhen’s matter, but my father did not say anything. You are very uncomfortable.”

Yuan Qi smiled and said, "I am not one to seek fame or fortune. I don't care what the Emperor says or not."