At least, because of her status as the Grand Palace Master of Yihua Palace, Yaoyue sometimes has to do things she is not willing to do.

On the 22nd, it is auspicious to travel, but inauspicious to pray for blessings.

That day, after breakfast, Chu Qinghe slowly stood up and entered the room.

A moment later, after taking out all the things that Dongfang Bubai had left before and placing them on the table, Chu Qinghe said calmly, "You know the purpose of these things, so I won't explain further."

Looking at the wooden carvings, medicinal wine, and pills on the table, Yaoyue glanced at Chu Qinghe with interest and said, "You've prepared so thoroughly, it seems you want me to leave soon?"

Chu Qinghe rolled her eyes and said, "Stop messing around."

After speaking, Chu Qinghe pointed to a bottle on the table that was about the size of a child's palm.

"This contains medicinal wine brewed from the Blood Bodhi, but its medicinal properties haven't fully infused yet. It will be almost ready once you return to the Flower Palace."

Hearing Chu Qinghe's words, Yaoyue gave a soft snort.

However, when her gaze fell on the items on the table, Yaoyue's eyes softened unconsciously.

Especially when you glance at the dozen or so wooden carvings on the table.

Although Chu Qinghe felt incredibly lazy these past two days, the wood carving took him longer than usual.

The reason is obvious to Yaoyue.

After Xiao Zhao obediently wrapped up the items, Yao Yue took the package.

Then Yaoyue said, "I will instruct the Yihua Palace disciples remaining in Yushui City to send me messages if anything happens."

Chu Qinghe nodded gently and said, "Okay!"

After giving Chu Qinghe a few instructions, Yaoyue turned her gaze to Qu Feiyan and Xiao Zhao and said, "Next time you come back, if you two haven't reached the third level of Mingyu Gong, or haven't reached the 'easy and familiar' level of Yihua Jieyu, you should know the consequences."

Seeing that Yaoyue had arranged a gift for them before leaving, Qu Feiyan and Xiao Zhao looked just like students in school who had discovered that their teacher had left them a lot of homework before they went home for the holidays, and their expressions instantly fell.

Even though they were feeling frustrated, the two women could only nod in response.

Seeing this, Yaoyue gave a light snort and then gracefully drifted away.

After Yaoyue's figure disappeared from sight, Chu Qinghe unconsciously let out a breath.

Seeing Chu Qinghe's relieved reaction, Qu Feiyan couldn't help but ask curiously, "Young Master, why do you seem relieved now that Sister Yue is gone?"

When asked by Qu Feiyan, Chu Qinghe rolled his eyes and said, "Don't talk nonsense, I didn't. I'm going to buy groceries."

Perhaps because the departure time was confirmed, Yaoyue has been more restless than usual these past two nights.

These past two days have given Chu Qinghe the same feeling he had after that night when he drugged Yaoyue and Dongfang Bubai.

Add to that the strain accumulated over this period, who could withstand it? It's practically killing my back.

Fortunately, Dongfang Bubai has important matters to attend to, and Yaoyue also needs to temporarily return to Yihua Palace.

Chu Qinghe finally had a chance to catch his breath.

Thinking it over, Chu Qinghe quickly devised a method to nourish and replenish his body.

Therefore, the benefits of master-level medical skills are fully demonstrated at this moment.

Based on his own circumstances, Chu Qinghe was able to tailor the most suitable way to nourish and recuperate himself.

Faced with Chu Qinghe's concise nine words, Qu Feiyan pursed her lips, then pulled Xiao Zhao along and walked outside with the vegetable basket.

Seeing this, Chu Qinghe snorted inwardly.

There are some things that no man, no matter what, would resolutely refuse to reveal.

This, after all, involves a man's dignity.

Afterwards, while the two maids were out, Chu Qinghe sprinkled some medicinal powder into his water cup and then gulped down the water mixed with the powder in one go.

Feeling the bitter taste of the medicine in his mouth, Chu Qinghe sighed.

He had sacrificed so much to maintain his position as the head of the family.

Perhaps it's because Yaoyue herself has experience in rising to a higher position.

Moreover, this experience is recent.

Or perhaps they were already aware of Chu Qinghe's charm.

Therefore, considering that she would also be returning to Yihua Palace, and that there was no one guarding Chu Qinghe's courtyard, Yaoyue, thinking that it was better to be safe than sorry, did not move directly to the north gate after leaving Chu Qinghe's side. Instead, she moved swiftly and went directly to the residence where she had previously lived in Shenshui Palace.

Only after wandering around the courtyard and confirming from the dust that it had indeed been uninhabited for some time did Yaoyue let out a smug "humph".

Putting everything else aside, at this moment, in Yaoyue's heart, at least in terms of protecting the home, she was definitely not comparable to any of Dongfang Bubai's women.

Thinking about it, Yaoyue suddenly felt that she had unconsciously surpassed Dongfang Bubai once again.

After a moment, Yaoyue scanned the courtyard again, and with a satisfied expression, she re-circulated her true energy and reappeared outside the city.

Upon seeing Yaoyue standing with her hands behind her back, several disciples of the Yihua Palace quickly bowed in respect.

"Grand Palace Master!"

After casually waving her long sleeves, Yaoyue slowly stepped into the carriage.

With the whip cracking on the horse ahead, the carriage carrying Yaoyue sped off, quickly disappearing into the distance along the official road.

However, what Yaoyue didn't know was that as her carriage and several Yihua Palace disciples on horseback sped away, a woman dressed in ordinary clothes quickly turned and headed into Yushui City from the city gate.

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