Chapter 290 Keeping Up

Pearl opened her big eyes wide and said, "Miss didn't say she had to marry Lord Yun."

Mingyu didn't say anything, but gave him a look that said, "You figure it out yourself," and Pearl immediately deflated.

With her young lady's looks, is there even a question? It's obvious she likes Lord Yun.

Yun Yichen never imagined that one day he would be carried over the wall from the Marquis's mansion back to the Yun mansion.

When they finally arrived safely, his already gloomy face became even more somber, as if it were about to drip water.

Seeing this, Zhong Lin knew things were going badly, so he hurriedly untied the ropes. Xu Feng, seeing this, just gave Zhong Lin a look that said he was a coward.

"Master, Physician Kong is already waiting at the door. Shall we invite him in?"

Zhong Lin helped Yun Yichen onto the step-bed and had someone remove all the things before cautiously asking him.

"Let him in!"

Yun Yichen touched his chest, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly from the pain.

"My lord, may I examine your wound first?"

Physician Kong looked grave as he entered the room and hurriedly went to Yun Yichen.

Seeing Yun Yichen nod, Physician Kong dared to untie the bandages.

After reapplying the medicine and bandaging Yun Yichen, Physician Kong said with a tense expression, "Sir, your wound was just a hair's breadth away from damaging your heart. It's really not advisable to move you for the next few days. Otherwise, if the wound is torn open again, it could endanger your life."

That day at the Marquis's residence, Physician Kong tried to put things in a positive light. Now, facing only Yun Yichen, Physician Kong naturally had fewer concerns.

Looking at the blood-stained bandages, Yun Yichen nodded. As the person involved, how could he not know his own condition? He had only been putting on a brave face to avoid upsetting Gu Shuyan.

"I will submit a letter requesting leave tomorrow."

Yun Yichen's actions were considered to be in agreement with Physician Kong. Upon seeing this, Physician Kong nodded and went out to personally prepare the medicine for him.

"Master, the identities of those assassins have been confirmed; they are almost all masters of the martial arts world. However, we found the Third Prince's token on one of them."

As Zhong Lin spoke, he handed the token forward. Yun Yichen merely glanced at it briefly before looking away.

"Do you think Lu Youming alone would dare to attack me? Xu Yunzhi must have been involved. It seems that these people are eager to act now that the Crown Prince has fallen. In that case, we should let them fight it out."

A cruel glint flashed across Yun Yichen's face. They had fought for the throne right up to him, yet they still treated him with such ruthlessness. He couldn't blame Yun Yichen for showing no mercy in return.

So, the next morning, while writing a request for leave, Yun Yichen also wrote several letters and had them sent out.

After taking a bath, Xu Yunzhi was leaning against the bed, looking utterly bored. His long hair hung freely down to his waist, and his half-open clothes gave him an alluring and seductive air.

A man so alluringly handsome that if Gu Shuyan were to see him, she would likely call him a demon. It's a pity, however, that such a captivating sight goes unappreciated.

"What? Our Grand Secretary has gone back?"

Hearing a slight noise nearby, Xu Yunzhi asked.

The visitor was clearly used to his master's accurate guess. "Miss Gu sent the person back as soon as night fell, but Physician Kong arrived at the Yun residence in the evening. It seems that the Prime Minister's injuries are more serious than expected."

"Oh? Is it that Physician Kong who you couldn't win over even after several attempts?" Xu Yun asked with interest.