The next morning, Yi Shangyun got up early to prepare to send Xuan Yuan Yue back to the palace.
"Yun'er, you should stay at the Imperial Uncle's residence in peace. You can return to the palace once Yu Niang has stabilized. I will send someone to inform the Imperial Pharmacy, so you don't need to worry."
While carefully instructing her, Xuan Yuan Yue glanced at Xuan Yuan Han, implying that Xuan Yuan Han should take good care of Yi Shang Yun.
Xuanyuan Han, however, remained expressionless as always.
"You should worry about yourself. Be careful your father and mother don't skin you alive when they get back," Xuan Yuanhan said coldly.
"Father and Mother wouldn't. With Uncle Qin here, Yue'er will be safe and sound. Who in this world would dare to disrespect Uncle Qin?" Xuan Yuan Yue said with a playful smile, tugging at Yi Shangyun and acting coquettishly.
Xuanyuan Han personally escorted Xuanyuan Yue back to the palace. Without his powerful and influential uncle's help to speak up for her father and mother, Xuanyuan Yue would have had a hard time getting things done.
The carriage slowly left the Qin Prince's residence and headed towards the palace. Xuan Yuanhan was indeed a very boring person, keeping his eyes closed and silent the whole way, while Xuan Yuanyue was the opposite.
After holding back for a long time, she finally couldn't help but speak up, "Uncle, the future princess of Dongning Kingdom will be coming to the capital soon, you... really..." Xuan Yuan Yue stopped before she could finish speaking.
"Yue'er, if you like someone, but she has someone else in her heart, what would you do?" Xuan Yuanhan suddenly asked.
"Ah? Uncle Qin, could it be that you...?" Xuan Yuan Yue was extremely surprised. Uncle Qin had never met his future aunt, so the person he said he liked couldn't possibly be her. Could it be that Uncle Qin already had someone he liked?
"Uncle Qin, if you really like someone, don't give up easily. Giving up is the easiest thing to do, but it's also the thing you'll regret the most in the years to come." Xuan Yuan Yue was young, but she said such things, which greatly surprised Xuan Yuan Han.
"Yue'er, if in the future Western Qin also needs you to sacrifice yourself for a marriage alliance, are you willing?" Xuan Yuanhan asked earnestly.
She was also a member of the royal family and could not escape the fate of a political marriage. So the two of them fell silent.
After a long silence, Xuan Yuan Yue suddenly said, "Uncle, even if Yue'er is to be married off for political reasons, that person must be someone Yue'er loves. Yue'er lives only for love. It's not that Yue'er doesn't understand national righteousness, it's just that Yue'er cherishes freedom more."
"Freedom..." Xuan Yuanhan murmured these two words, while An Cheli and his nephew were both lost in thought.
"It's actually the Heartbreak Grass!" Yi Shangyun arrived early in the morning to wait for the woman to wake up, carefully inquired about her condition, and finally confirmed it.
"The person who poisoned you didn't put the poison all at once, which is why you didn't die immediately. Instead, they made you take it little by little to prevent you from dying from poisoning. It's not that difficult to detoxify from the poison; you can take a decoction of mung beans, honeysuckle, and licorice root," she was saying to the poisoned woman she had brought back from the road.
“But this kind of poisonous plant comes from the northern nomadic countries. Could the person who poisoned it be... not from the Western Qin Kingdom? In other words, there are spies from the northern nomadic countries in the Western Qin Kingdom.” Yi Shangyun murmured, suddenly realizing that the matter was quite serious and that he must tell His Highness the King of Qin.
"Thank you, young lady," the woman said weakly, lying on the bed, her face pale.
"Don't mention it. Be strong, you'll get better. Luckily, the poisoning wasn't too severe. I've already given you acupuncture, and you'll be much better after a few more days of herbal medicine," Yi Shangyun replied with a smile.
Just then, the grandmother and granddaughter, who also lived in the Prince Qin's residence, stepped through the door. Having been at the Prince Qin's residence for some time, the grandmother and granddaughter had become quite familiar with Zhang Mama. With so many people suddenly arriving at the Prince Qin's residence, they were able to offer a great deal of assistance.
This is Zhang Mama coming to bring this woman water to wash up.
Yi Shangyun turned around and exclaimed with great surprise, "My benefactor, it's you!"
"Grandma, Ling'er, are you still at the Prince of Qin's residence?" Yi Shangyun was overjoyed to learn that the Prince of Qin had left the grandmother and granddaughter to stay at the residence while they awaited news from him. Yi Shangyun's respect for Xuan Yuanhan increased even more.
Mother
While the two of them were talking, the little girl somehow found herself standing next to the woman by the bed, and she was calling the woman "Mother." Hearing this, Yi Shangyun and her mother-in-law hurriedly went over.
The mother-in-law, trembling with fear, also let out a startled cry.
"What's going on? What's wrong with you?" the mother-in-law continued. Yi Shangyun looked at the three of them with a slightly furrowed brow and a puzzled expression.
"Who are you?" The woman on the bed didn't seem to appreciate their friendly address. After a long pause, she asked who they were, as she didn't recognize them.
"Mother, what's wrong? It's me, Ling'er. I miss you so much. Where have you gone?" Ling'er cried as she spoke.
"Wife, what's wrong with you?"
Seeing that the woman no longer recognized them, the grandmother and granddaughter wept hysterically, their grief overwhelming. Their son's fate was still unknown, and their only wish was for their daughter-in-law to return safely one day. But why had their daughter-in-law become like this, not recognizing them at all? How could they not be heartbroken?
The woman was clearly a complete stranger to her two closest relatives, having no recollection of them whatsoever; her face showed only astonishment.
"Could it be... amnesia?" Yi Shangyun suddenly realized.
She slowly walked up to the grandmother and granddaughter and said earnestly, "Grandma, I think she most likely has amnesia. Fortunately, she is alright now, so don't be too sad. Spend time with her and take good care of her. Talk to her about the past. Maybe one day, she will remember."
The old woman nodded and wiped away her tears, saying, "Thank you, young lady. For my little granddaughter, I will definitely make Yu Niang remember. If my poor son comes back one day, then I can give him an explanation and die with peace of mind."
As Yi Shangyun watched and listened, a wave of sorrow washed over her. She was already a pitiful person, and now her misfortune had been compounded. Her beloved had returned, but now they were strangers to each other, and all that remained was a torrent of tears.
She couldn't help but think of herself. Even though her mother-in-law and her family of three no longer knew each other, they were still in the same world and together. But she, having transmigrated here, seemed to have no chance of ever going back.
Lost in thought, Yi Shangyun unconsciously found herself outside the Qin Prince's mansion and in the marketplace. Suddenly, she looked up and saw the words "Bai Cao Tang" (Hundred Herbs Hall), realizing she had walked quite a distance.
Just then, Yi Junhao glanced over and saw Yi Shangyun standing outside the door, so he hurriedly came out.
He was dressed in a black, close-fitting outfit, his dark hair half-tied up with a jade hairpin, and his captivating peach blossom eyes still shone through. His figure was dashing and unrestrained. As soon as he approached Yi Shangyun, he said happily, "Little girl, it's been so long. Did you miss your third brother and come to the pharmacy to find me?"
"Third Young Master, don't always make fun of me." Yi Shangyun said with a hint of displeasure on her face as she lowered her head and tried to turn back, but Yi Junhao immediately stepped forward and stopped her.
Seeing Yun's gloomy and troubled expression, he finally realized that his words had been somewhat inappropriate. So he became serious and asked, "What's wrong?"
Yi Shangyun, who had been depressed all along, finally blinked when she heard this, pouted, and then looked up at him, but only sighed deeply.
Seeing Yi Shangyun's state, Yi Sanshao became even more anxious, but suddenly glanced at her and said, "Little girl, come with your third brother. Your third brother will take you to a good place. You will definitely like it."
As they spoke, Young Master Yi led Yi Shangyun on horseback to a nearby valley. Upon dismounting, Yi Shangyun was immediately captivated by the idyllic paradise before her; it was truly breathtaking.
"Is this Begonia Valley to your liking? Will it cheer you up a bit?" Yi Junhao said to Yi Shangyun. Before he could finish speaking, Yi Shangyun ran towards the sea of flowers in front of him.
It's late autumn, yet the area is ablaze with vibrant colors, as if spring has arrived. The hillsides are covered in blossoms, and the air is filled with the sweet fragrance of crabapple flowers. Each blooming crabapple is a riot of color, with its vibrant blooms and graceful leaves creating a breathtaking spectacle. Entering the area is an unforgettable experience, a captivating and enchanting sight.
A small stream meanders through the mountain valley, nourishing all things on earth and attracting countless butterflies to roost there. This is all due to the valley's warm and humid climate, which allows the butterflies to thrive even in such an unsuitable season.
Crabapple blossoms are known as "flowers that understand words," and indeed, they live up to their reputation. At this moment, Yi Shangyun clearly needed no words, casting aside all her melancholy and worries.
Yi Shangyun sat down on a large rock by the stream, ready to breathe in the fresh, free air and appreciate the picturesque landscape of mountains, streams, flowers, and butterflies. She looked around and gazed at her surroundings, and found herself lost in thought.
Just then, Yi Junhao also walked over and sat down next to Yi Shangyun. He was admiring the beautiful woman, Yi Shangyun, who was lost in thought.
Today, Yi Shangyun wore a light purple dress, her skin was like cream, her lips were luscious, and her long, black hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall. A long tassel hairpin with two peach blossoms was pinned to the side of her hair ornament, revealing her pure, elegant, and otherworldly beauty.
Unexpectedly, Yi Junhao, who was sitting to the side, suddenly kissed Yi Shangyun's cheek as he looked at her. Touching her softness, Yi Shangyun was immediately startled and turned around, saying, "Third Young Master, you..."
Startled, she stumbled and nearly fell into the stream, but luckily Yi Junhao reacted quickly and pulled her back, only to fall into the arms of the Third Young Master.
Yi Shangyun nestled in the Third Young Master's arms, her heart pounding rapidly. She froze for a moment, then used all her strength to push the Third Young Master away forcefully. She got up and ran back in a panic, stroking the spot where the Third Young Master had kissed her as she ran, her expression a mixture of extreme shyness and extreme anger.
How could he be so rude? So he strode onto his horse and rode away, leaving Yi Junhao standing there dumbfounded. After a moment, a smile appeared on Yi Junhao's face, as if he had succeeded in his scheme.
"Girl, do you know how much I like you?" Yi Junhao murmured.
By the time he came to his senses, Yi Shangyun had already vanished without a trace, along with his horse.
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