At noon, Ye Jueming came to see Ji Yunhuan as usual.
A small green bundle was placed on the table. Ye Jueming couldn't help but linger on the bundle with a look of reluctance.
Xiao Yan snorted coldly, "You've been caught red-handed, what else can you say? Do you know what your current status is? You're an imperial physician, a 'man'! And you even dared to trick Xiaoyun into making clothes for you? Are you going to try to get Xiaoyun to leave the capital with you next?"
Ye Jueming did think so in her heart, but she still had the desire to survive, and waved her hands repeatedly:
"Your Highness, you misunderstood. How could I dare to do that? I have no other choice. I can't reveal my identity, so I have to ask Xiaoyun for help."
Xiao Yan knew everything in his heart. If Ye Jueming hadn't felt guilty, he would never have been so polite to him.
"The old Valley Master has already arrived in the capital. Besides being on duty at the Imperial Hospital, you should spend more time with the old Valley Master, showing your filial piety and listening to his teachings. Don't even think about escaping the capital, or I'll send someone to keep an eye on you!"
Thinking of his grandfather's nagging mouth, Ye Jueming felt a headache. "Xiao Yan! Don't go too far! I work like a slave for you, and this is how you treat a meritorious official? Believe it or not, this genius doctor will go on strike to show you. I quit!"
Xiao Yan remained unmoved, his face expressionless as he said, "That's just right. I'll send someone to take you back to Medicine King Valley right now. The old Valley Master is here anyway, so he doesn't need you anymore."
Ye Jueming wailed, "No! I finally made it out, and I haven't even started my journey into the martial arts world yet. I'm not going back!"
"Then take good care of Xiaoyun. If you say anything inappropriate again, I will not forgive you! Once Xiaoyun gives birth smoothly, I will consider letting you leave the capital."
Ye Jueming hung his head and finally behaved himself.
Ji Yunhuan stepped forward to help Xiao Yan straighten his clothes, and said with a gentle smile: "Your Highness, don't worry, I will not leave with Divine Doctor Ye. I have my home, my children, and the people I love in the capital. I will not leave."
Xiao Yan held Xiao Yun's hand, his eyes full of affection. "Of course I believe in you, Xiao Yun. No matter who it is, if they dare to take you away from me, I will never let them go! Even if I have to chase them to the ends of the earth, I will find you back and fight until death!"
Ji Yunhuan's hands were pinched so hard that it hurt, but she knew that she must not provoke Xiao Yan at this time.
"Your Highness, what you say is so exaggerated. I am already your Highness's, and no one can take me away. If your Highness doesn't mind, I will make you a... never mind, I'll just make you a handkerchief."
She had no confidence in her needlework, and if she rashly made a piece of clothing, the seams would not be neat and the clothes might not be wearable at all.
The madness in Xiao Yan's eyes gradually dissipated, and the strength in his hands loosened a little, but he was still reluctant to let Xiaoyun go.
"Okay, I like everything Xiaoyun makes."
Ji Yunhuan coaxed him gently, "Your Highness, it's time to go. Your 'vertigo' has healed. The Emperor has summoned you, so you should go and wait early. Don't let the Emperor get suspicious."
"I'll be waiting here for Your Highness to come back. How about I make beef hotpot for Your Highness tonight? It's so cold, and a hot pot is perfect for eating."
Finally coaxing Xiao Yan to leave, Ji Yunhuan rubbed his red wrist and sighed softly.
Ye Jueming tutted his words, "Look at the life you've been living. You clearly gave me this in private, so how did he know about it? He must have sent someone to monitor you."
"People with mental illnesses cannot be cured, and their condition may even get worse. Please think carefully about what I say, so you don't regret it later. Our Medicine King Valley still has some reputation in the martial arts world, so you don't have to worry too much..."
Ji Yunhuan interrupted Ye Jueming and said, "Doctor Ye, there's no need to persuade me anymore. I've made up my mind. Medicine King Valley is a secluded place, so why bother getting into trouble for me?"
After Ye Jueming left, Ji Yunhuan called Yuling in.
Yuling is a third-class palace maid. She usually works in the small kitchen and occasionally does some sweeping and cleaning in the yard. It was she who overheard the conversation between Ji Yunhuan and Ye Jueming yesterday and ran to tell Baizhi.
Ji Yunhuan slammed the table and said sternly, "Yuling, do you know you are wrong?"
Yuling was only fifteen or sixteen years old. She was so frightened that she trembled all over. She fell to her knees with a thud and stumbled over her words:
"I...I don't know what I did wrong. It was clearly the young lady who asked me to do this."
"Oh, tell me, when did I ask you to report me?"
Yuling's heart was pounding. She had no one to rely on in the palace and was now just a maid doing rough work. Now she finally had a chance to be promoted.
"My lady, you are wise. I always see you having secret conversations with Divine Doctor Ye. When you see me, you pretend not to see anything. It is obvious that you are not afraid of me reporting you."
"Yesterday, the young lady gave Divine Doctor Ye a bundle with such a loud noise, as if she was afraid I hadn't heard it. I thought that the young lady was so smart that she would definitely not seek death. Sure enough, the young lady was safe and sound, but Sister Baizhi was expelled from the palace."
Ji Yunhuan waved his hand and let Yuling stand up. "You are quite smart. You know so much. Aren't you afraid that I will kill you to silence you?"
Yuling said firmly, "Miss, you won't do that. Miss, you have many ways to make Sister Baizhi die. You don't even have to do anything. Maybe one day Sister Baizhi will die because of angering His Highness. Isn't the reason you planned all this just to make Sister Baizhi leave the palace and live a peaceful life?"
"The girl is not a petty person, nor is she a vicious person, so the girl will not kill me, but will use me."
Ji Yun laughed happily. "You've already said all you want to say. I don't have much to say anymore. Your Highness has asked me to choose a few people to serve you, but I haven't found anyone suitable after searching for a long time. You're a good choice. You can follow me from now on."
"I have no official status at the moment, so you will be considered a first-class maidservant by His Highness's side. You will start receiving the first-class maid's allowance next month."
Yuling knelt on the ground and kowtowed, "Thank you very much, young lady. I will serve you well in the future."
Ji Yunhuan accepted the gift calmly and gave Yuling a bag of gold beans as a gift. She knew that for a palace maid, rewarding her with gold and silver was the most practical thing.
Yuling was indeed very happy, her eyes shining like a little money-grubber. She put the golden beans in her arms and said with a smile, "Young lady, you are so generous. I will not be polite. I just saw the Eighth Prince coming. His Highness is not here, so the Eighth Prince will definitely come to see you."
"Young lady, your outfit is too plain. It's fine for wearing in the house, but it's not solemn enough for meeting guests. Let me dress you up first."
Yuling used to be a palace maid and had never served anyone closely, but her skills were surprisingly good.
Ji Yunhuan didn't like heavy headwear. She tied her jet-black hair into a single bun and wore only a jade hairpin on her head, which was elegant and not rude.
"I once learned this from an old maid, thinking it would be useful someday. Now it has come in handy. The young lady is naturally beautiful, and once she dresses up, she becomes a goddess."
Yuling brought the mirror over to show Ji Yunhuan, who actually liked it. She tapped Yuling on the head and chuckled, "Slick talker! Let's go! It's time to meet the Eighth Prince."
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