The uncle doted on Li Yu and was naturally willing to help. To avoid causing trouble for his nephew, he bought the medicine and left the next day.

Li Yu accepted the medicine and silently awaited the year-end investigation.

Yunfang couldn't help but feel worried, secretly wondering if the medicine was really effective. However, the medicine was too special, and Li Yu dared not make it public or ask anyone to try it. Moreover, the medicine was extremely dangerous, and its effects only lasted for three days. He himself could not try it in advance. If he tried it now, he would not be able to use it again after two months. Using it too frequently would be life-threatening.

Whether it will be effective or what the consequences will be, no one can be sure. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, Li Yu will give it a try. The worst outcome is losing his senses and continuing to be a eunuch, which is better than being stabbed again and having his life hanging in the balance.

There's no use in being anxious now; Yunfang can only wait with him and leave it to fate.

During this period, with Yunfang's comfort and encouragement, Li Yu's condition improved. One night, the atmosphere was excellent, and before they knew it, the two had a normal marital relationship. However, he did not feel anything most of the time. Yunfang did not urge him, saying that it was best to let nature take its course and advising him not to put too much pressure on himself.

After the marriage, Li Yu wanted Yun Fang to enjoy a comfortable life at home and planned to hire a maid to serve her. However, Yun Fang was unwilling to stay at home alone, saying it was too boring and she still wanted to live the life she used to live.

Li Yu would not go against her wishes, and Su Yushan was naturally very happy to do so. Therefore, Yunfang returned to Huatang Pavilion and continued to accompany Yushan.

Having resolved Li Yu's troubles, Hongli's mood improved considerably.

Upon learning that Yan Yan sunbathes in the courtyard every afternoon, Hongli rushed over after finishing his official duties, hoping to spend more time with his son and build a good relationship with him.

Strangely, if Yu Shan is present, Yan Yan will definitely stretch out her little arms to look for her. If she is not around, Yan Yan will let his father hold him for a while, but only for a short while, and then he will start looking around again, pouting and wanting to cry.

Hongli refused to believe he couldn't coax him. He racked his brains trying to find ways to distract the child, but Yan Yan seemed uninterested. It wasn't until later, when Hongli ordered a eunuch to whip a spinning top in the courtyard, that Yan Yan finally smiled when he saw the rapidly spinning top on the ground. His big eyes were fixed on the spinning top, and he completely forgot about looking for his mother.

Hongli, who had finally succeeded after several attempts, was quite proud. He turned and called out loudly into the room:

"Yushan, look! Yan Yan lets me hold him now and he's not crying anymore!"

Yu Shan, who had deliberately stayed indoors, saw the father and son getting along peacefully through the window and felt quite gratified.

Just then, a maid rushed into the courtyard. Su Yushan recognized her at a glance; it was Dongling, the head maidservant of the Fujin.

Dongling, usually so composed, looked grave today, her brows furrowed. Upon entering the courtyard, she curtsied to Hongli and said:

"Your Highness, the young princess's illness is getting worse. She had just caught a cold before, but after taking medicine for three days, she didn't get better. She has had a high fever since late last night, and the princess is very worried. Please come and take a look at her."