Emperor Beichen originally intended to have Han Yiyi stay in the palace as a female physician, but when he thought about how she had squandered all his treasured possessions after treating him once, he decisively abandoned the idea.
In fact, Emperor Beichen was quite curious. When Nangong Yuan and Han Yiyi left the palace, they didn't have anything in their hands. So where did his treasured "treasures" go?
When Emperor Beichen questioned Nangong Yuan, Nangong Yuan always gave vague answers. Seeing this, Emperor Beichen stopped asking. He knew that there were indeed some talented people in the world, but the fees were just too expensive...
Han Yiyi's eyes widened as she looked at the stack of silver notes that Nangong Yuan handed over, but when she heard that it was a medical fee from Emperor Beichen, she immediately accepted it.
After counting it, he was astonished to find that there were a full 20,000 taels.
"Wow, your emperor is so generous..."
Nangong Yuan looked at Han Yiyi, his eyes lit up when he saw the silver notes, and he couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth.
"The consultation fee is 10,000 taels, and the other 10,000 taels is to repay the money you used to buy grain. As for the extra amount, consider it interest..."
"Interest rates? Such high interest rates? Your emperor is far too generous..."
Nangong Yuan didn't know why Han Yiyi addressed the Emperor of Beichen in such a strange way, but seeing that she wasn't particularly happy, he let her be.
"I plan to return to Ping'an Town tomorrow. Can you arrange for two people to escort me?"
Looking at the smiling woman in front of him, Nangong Yuan's eyes were full of smiles. He was just about to mention to Han Yiyi that he was planning to ask Emperor Beichen to bestow a marriage upon the two of them.
Before she could even open her mouth, she heard Han Yiyi say that she was leaving, and the smile on her face froze instantly, her eyes filled with surprise and disappointment.
"You, you're leaving, why..." His voice trembled slightly as he spoke. He could sense that Han Yiyi had a slight affection for him, but why...
Han Yi lowered her head, avoiding Nangong Yuan's gaze. In truth, she was also conflicted and struggling inside.
She admitted that she liked Nangong Yuan and knew how he felt about her.
But this little bit of affection and feeling wasn't enough for her to give up everything and confine herself to this deep mansion for the rest of her life. What's more, she could only be a concubine and would have to watch him go out with other women from time to time.
Thinking of this, a resolute look flashed in Han Yiyi's eyes. She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and then looked up at Nangong Yuan in front of her.
“I know your feelings, but I don’t think we’re a good match. But don’t worry, I’ll leave Zicheng and Zihui at the General’s Mansion. After all, they are the descendants of the General’s Mansion. I’ll come back to see them when I have time. Of course, if you have time, you can bring them to Ping’an Town to see them…”
When Nangong Yuan heard Han Yiyi say that the two of them were not suitable, he assumed that Han Yiyi was worried that he cared about her being abandoned before, so he quickly spoke up before Han Yiyi could finish speaking.
"How is it inappropriate? I, I don't care about your identity, and I don't care about your past experiences..."
Han Yi frowned slightly upon hearing Nangong Yuan's words.
Although Han Yiyi could understand Old Madam Nangong's concern that being the wife of General Nangong Yuan, who was being divorced, would damage his reputation.
But in fact, Han Yiyi never felt inferior because she was divorced, especially in matters of the heart. Therefore, when she heard Nangong Yuan mention her being divorced, she couldn't help but feel a little unhappy, so she spoke up.
“You don’t care, but I do. I admit I have some feelings for you, but that little bit is enough for me to give up my freedom outside and stay in this deep mansion, to be a good wife and mother, and to see you with other women every day…” Of course, Han Yiyi didn’t say the last sentence out loud.
In truth, Han Yiyi had misunderstood Nangong Yuan. Deep down, Nangong Yuan had never cared about Han Yiyi's past, after all, he had fallen for her back in Ping'an Town. He only revealed it because he was worried that Han Yiyi might find it bothersome.
When Nangong Yuan heard Han Yiyi say that she also liked him, his eyes lit up, but when he heard what she said next, the light gradually faded.
She wanted to say something, but then she thought of Han Yiyi's days at the General's Mansion. Although she had a smile on her face, there was always a faint trace of sorrow between her brows, unlike her carefree and unrestrained self in Zhushan Village.
Nangong Yuan originally thought that she was worried that the thousand taels of silver would be lost and she would never get it back, which was why he went to Emperor Beichen every day to ask for the silver. But now it seems that she was unhappy in the General's Mansion...
He wanted to say that if she didn't want to live in the General's Mansion, he could go back to Zhushan Village with her, but he couldn't. He was the general of Beichen, and he had his responsibilities and mission. Even if he didn't care about any of that, he still had his grandparents. He couldn't be so selfish...
Thinking of this, the words she wanted to say to persuade him to stay were swallowed back down. However, the sadness and loneliness in his eyes made Han Yiyi feel a tightness in her chest, and she couldn't help but look away.
When the two little ones learned that Han Yiyi was going back, they hurriedly packed their things, wanting to go back with her. They looked at the two old people with fright, as if they hadn't turned over yet.
Finally, Han Yiyi assured them that she would come back to see them after she harvested the chilies, and only then did they give up.
Seeing that Han Yi had kept the jade bracelet and jade hairpin that she had given her before, Old Madam Nangong sighed inwardly and thought to herself, "She really is a stubborn girl."
Inside the fast-moving carriage, the curtains were blown up by the wind. At that moment, Han Yiyi suddenly felt a cold sensation on her face. She raised her hand to wipe it away and realized that she had been covered in tears without even noticing.
It has been four months since Fan Ting kidnapped me from Ping'an Town. Now that I'm back, I'll be able to catch the chili harvest.
At Yunlai Restaurant, Manager Tong almost burst into tears upon seeing Han Yiyi suddenly appear.
"Sister Han, you, you're back! If you hadn't come back, I would have thought you were gone..." she said, and then quickly ran towards Han Yiyi.
If Ye Yi hadn't blocked him, this guy would have pounced on Han Yiyi.
Ye Yi was the one Nangong Yuan sent to escort Han Yiyi. When Manager Tong saw the fierce-looking Ye Yi beside Han Yiyi, he couldn't help but tremble and subconsciously took a step back, but still looked at Han Yiyi with a wronged expression.
She looked like a neglected young wife, leaving Han Yiyi speechless.
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