Ding Yi immediately understood.

Master has been missing for years, so naturally he is unaware of what is happening inside the pavilion.

He then explained, "After Master disappeared, my eldest uncle became the acting Pavilion Master, but he refused to take over, saying that he would return the position to you when you returned."

But later, something happened, and the eldest master suddenly said he had to go on a long trip. This trip lasted for almost five years, so the second master took over his supervision.

Later, my eldest master disappeared, and my second master became the head of the Shennong Pavilion.

"Qu Rui?" Dongfang Tinglan asked, frowning.

Her master only had three disciples in her life: her eldest brother, her second sister, and her eldest brother. Apart from her and her eldest brother, only Qu Rui remained on the other side.

Ding Yi nodded. "Yes, it's her. The entire power structure within the pavilion has undergone a complete overhaul; it's no longer the Shennong Pavilion you had back then, Master."

The situation within the pavilion is currently chaotic, especially among the inner circle.

Qu Rui made all the decisions, and those who disobeyed her in the pavilion would die or disappear inexplicably. Over time, the pavilion had become a place where Qu Rui could control everything.

Suddenly, Ding Yi knelt down in front of Dongfang Tinglan and said sadly, "Master, the pavilion is already rotten to the core. If this continues, I'm afraid the Shennong Pavilion will only face destruction in the future."

Qu Rui is ruthless and cruel. She puts anyone who disagrees with her to death. Now, Shennong Pavilion has lost its former glory.

Moreover, if Master returns to Shennong Pavilion, he will be better able to find his eldest grandmaster.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Tinglan did not answer immediately.

Instead, he looked at Ding Yi and said, "Get up first. This matter can't be rushed. Xue'er and I have already sent people to look for our eldest master."

She doesn't have much energy to focus on going back now, and she doesn't have much interest in that position now or in the past.

The reason I didn't refuse was because of my master's last wish.

Now that the eldest brother is already searching, whether or not he goes back is no longer important.

Moreover, she had only just regained consciousness and had not yet fulfilled her duties as a child.

In addition, Jian Yixue was close to giving birth, so she couldn't leave.

Even if she could walk, she wouldn't want to leave now.

Upon hearing the sound, Dongfang Yi quickly stepped forward to help Ding Yi up.

"Get up first. We can talk about this later. Your aunt has only just returned, so it's unlikely she'll leave now."

And look at my cousin's belly, her aunt can't leave at this time."

Upon hearing this, Ding Yicai looked at Jian Yixue and immediately noticed her unusually large belly, which was quite different from her usual size. She then understood what was going on.

At the same time, I realized that my demands were excessive.

He then said somewhat embarrassedly, "I'm sorry, Master, I was too impatient."

She truly meant no harm. She had lived in the pavilion since childhood, and the most difficult time of her life was spent there.

She had some emotions towards the cabinet that were quite different from those of others.

She was an orphan, and the pavilion was basically her only source of emotional support. The reason she chose to leave with Dongfang Yi this time was twofold: firstly, she had indeed fallen for Dongfang Yi, and secondly, the current state of the pavilion chilled her to the bone.

Dongfang Tinglan shook her head and said, "It's alright, I know Shennong Pavilion means something different to you."

For her, Shennong Pavilion was simply a place to learn medicine.

For Ding Yi, that place was everything.

"Thank you, Master." Ding Yi bowed slightly.

Seeing that everyone was at a loss for words, the old lady stepped forward and said, "Yi'er, you and Yi'er have come all this way back, you must not have rested well. Quickly take Yi'er back to eat something and get some rest, we'll get together again later."

Dongfang Yi nodded.

Then he looked at Ding Yi and asked, "Go to my place and rest for a while, then come over later?"

Ding Yi nodded and said, "Mm."

Then she looked at Dongfang Tinglan and said, "Master, I'll go down first."

"Go ahead," Dongfang Tinglan said to Ding Yi with great affection.

...

Ding Yi followed Dongfang Yi to his courtyard.

Looking at the vast and beautiful environment, Shuxin couldn't help but exclaim, "Miss, this place is so beautiful! It's far more beautiful than our pavilion."

Everywhere you look, there are small bridges and flowing water, galleries and rockeries, as well as expensive wooden buildings.

The carvings on the wooden buildings are exquisite and lifelike, like works of art; even the corridor handrails are designed to exude understated luxury.

She had only ever seen such a landscape in ancient books.

Unexpectedly, these areas are scattered in patches.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Yi smiled and said, "These are all passed down from our ancestors, and they are indeed very beautiful."

"When we have the chance in the future, I'll take you to see even more beautiful and magnificent buildings."

Ding Yi asked, "Even more beautiful?"

Dongfang Yi nodded and said, "Well, you don't know, do you? Our family moved here from Z country. These buildings are all inherited from Z country."

In country Z, there are even more beautiful places.

Afterwards, Dongfang Yi and Ding Yi went to the living room in their courtyard and had a table of food prepared.

After dinner, Dongfang Yi led Ding Yi into a room and said, "You can rest here. I'll be next door. Call me anytime if you need anything."

There are servants at the door; you can call them.

Ding Yi nodded and thanked her.

Dongfang Yi saw Ding Yi in front of him and a smile appeared on his lips.

Then, without knowing why, he approached her and, without her noticing, turned and left as lightly as a dragonfly skimming the water.

When Ding Yi came to her senses, she could only hear the sound left in the wind.

"have a good rest."

Shuxin immediately covered her eyes, pretending that I hadn't seen anything.

Dongfang Yi walked towards his room in a good mood.

He is not fully recovered from his injuries yet. After a long journey, he can only truly relax after returning to the Dongfang family.

During dinner, Dongfang Yi and Ding Yi happened to walk by.

Dongfang Tinglan, who was setting out the dishes, saw the two people at the door and smiled slightly: "You're here. Perfect timing. Wash your hands and we can eat now."

Upon seeing Dongfang Tinglan, Ding Yi immediately pulled his hand away.

Dongfang Yi suddenly felt his hand go empty. He glanced to the side and saw that Ding Yi had already left him and was walking quickly toward his aunt.

A helpless yet indulgent smile appeared in his eyes.

He then quickly followed.

Ding Yi walked to Dongfang Tinglan's side and said, "I'll help you, Master."

He seemed somewhat flustered in his speech.

Having not seen her master for so long, she was both looking forward to it and a little scared.

None of this matters to me, and it doesn't affect her desire to get closer to her master in the slightest.

Dongfang Tinglan smiled and glanced at it: "Okay."

"Did you sleep well?" Dongfang Tinglan and Ding Yi chatted as they made the arrangements.