Yi Shangyun had suffered such harm, and when Yi Sanshao heard that Xuan Yuanhan still dared to come to his door, he was astonished.
Such blatant arrogance ignited a surge of fury within him. Without asking any further questions, he abandoned Zisu and hurried toward the newcomer alone.
"Third Young Master, Third Young Master..." Zisu's voice quickly disappeared from his ears.
From afar, upon seeing the back of the man standing calmly facing the tranquil lake in Baicao Valley, Young Master Yi gritted his teeth and rushed forward in a fit of rage to vent his anger on him.
"Xuanyuan Han, you beast in human clothing! You've wasted Yun'er's deep affection for you, how could you betray her like this? You even betray your own flesh and blood! Aren't you afraid of divine retribution...?"
Upon hearing the voice, the man turned around quickly and then politely clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying, "Third Young Master."
Upon seeing that the newcomer was dressed in plain clothes and was merely Cheng Liang, Xuan Yuanhan's deputy general, Young Master Yi abruptly stopped speaking.
He narrowed his eyes and said dismissively, "What, it's you?"
Cheng Liang straightened up and said, "His Highness ordered me to ask Third Young Master for a favor."
Young Master Yi gradually put his hands behind his back and raised his slender peach blossom eyes.
He leaned close to Cheng Liang's face and said sarcastically, "Did I hear that right?! He asked me for help? Then why doesn't he come himself? Instead, he sent a dog. Does he look down on my Medicine Valley, or..."
He paused for a moment, then suddenly shouted in a stern voice, "He knows he's done something wrong and is afraid that I, Young Master Yi, will take his head!"
Although Young Master Yi's words were extremely provocative, the situation had already reached this critical juncture, and Cheng Liang had no choice but to swallow his anger in order to complete the task assigned by his master.
So he continued, feigning amiability, "It's not what you think, Third Young Master. My Highness..."
Unexpectedly, as soon as Cheng Liang opened his mouth again, Young Master Yi suddenly straightened up, turned his back to him, and shouted angrily, "Get out..."
Finally, Cheng Liang couldn't hold back any longer and raised his voice: "Young Master Yi, I've been putting up with you for too long. Don't be so stubborn..."
However, Young Master Yi had no intention of listening to a single word he uttered, and simply shouted in a deep voice, "Get out..."
In this situation, Cheng Liang didn't know what to do.
Just as he was caught in a dilemma, Young Master Yi said, "The people of the Qin Prince's Mansion are not worthy to speak with me, Young Master Yi. As for Xuan Yuanhan... he is even less worthy. From beginning to end, everything I have done is only for the girl."
As Cheng Liang was pondering this, Young Master Yi added, "Go back and tell your master that no matter what it is, he must come to me personally!"
After saying that, Young Master Yi casually flicked his sleeves and strode away.
Cheng Liang's teeth chattered with rage as he roared at the retreating figure, "Young Master Yi, you..."
But in the end, he fell silent. What could he possibly say now that things had come to this?
At the same time, Young Master Yi, who turned and left, was also preoccupied with his own thoughts.
It seems that Xuanyuan Han had actually found Yi Shangyun in Azalea Valley, and even before him.
He anticipated that he would bring Yi Shangyun back from Rhododendron Valley, which is why he sent people here to find him.
Why did Xuanyuan Han find the girl but not appear before her, nor bring her back to the Qin Prince's Mansion?
Is it simply because he personally arranged for someone to give Yi Shangyun the abortion potion?
He really mistakenly believed that the baby in Yi Shangyun's belly was not his.
If that's the case, then why did he send someone here?
As he pondered, it seemed that he suddenly realized that the matter Xuan Yuanhan wanted to ask him for help about was somewhat serious.
But in any case, since Yi Shangyun had already agreed to leave with him, nothing else seemed to matter.
Now she only insists on seeing him one last time before leaving, which saves him trouble and eliminates the need to send someone to the Prince of Qin's residence again.
God knows how much he wished he could immediately set off with Yi Shangyun on their journey back home. But then he thought, it would be better for them to say a complete goodbye to the past.
He just couldn't understand... what Yi Shangyun was really thinking...
Despite Xuan Yuanhan's extremely careful arrangements, they were still noticed by the people sent by Emperor Jing.
In the afternoon, at a street corner in front of the Yi Mansion, two men in plain clothes, one fat and one thin, gathered together furtively.
After glancing around and finding no one else, they began to whisper among themselves.
"So? What's the news?" The thinner, dark-skinned man asked cautiously first.
Another rather plump man who had just returned from gathering information at the palace said, "The Emperor has ordered that as soon as the Yi family and others cross the border of Western Qin, they shall be executed on the spot without mercy, leaving no one alive."
Upon hearing this news, the dark-skinned, thin man felt a chill run down his spine. After a moment's thought, he asked, "What about Princess Yongning? Was she also...?"
The fatter man glanced at him impatiently.
He said, "The palace has received news that the Crown Prince of Nan'an will secretly leave Xi Qin with everyone from the Yi family. Just think, what would happen if Princess Yongning died on Nan'an's territory?"
The dark-skinned, thin man thought for a moment, then shook his head in confusion.
The rather plump man rolled his eyes at him and continued, "Princess Yongning was the future heir of Dongning Kingdom personally chosen by the late King of Dongning. If the heir is killed, Dongning Kingdom will surely raise an army to attack him. At that time, when the two sides fight, Western Qin can sit back and enjoy the benefits. Then, Your Majesty can arrange for our people to be among the troops brought by the Prince of Qin, and then take the opportunity to turn against him and kill the Prince of Qin, making people mistakenly believe that the Prince of Qin died in battle. Your Majesty can then unify the entire Lingkong without lifting a finger."
"Your Majesty's strategy is truly brilliant!" The dark-skinned, thin man suddenly understood.
Just then.
Suddenly, a creaking sound was heard, and the door of the Yi residence was suddenly opened from the inside. The two people immediately fell silent and hurriedly hid.
Without delay, Cheng Liang returned to the Qin Prince's Mansion and learned that he had been refused entry by Young Master Yi. Xuan Yuanhan immediately rode at full speed to Baicao Valley.
Unexpectedly, when they met this time, Young Master Yi did not make a move against him, and his mood seemed less excited.
After listening to Xuan Yuanhan's heartfelt words, he stood there stunned for a long time, unable to react.
He never expected that the truth would be like this!
Even though fate has been so unfair to Yi Shangyun, depriving her of the blessing of having children in this lifetime, Young Master Yi still doesn't care.
After finally coming to his senses, he asked, "Are you sure you don't love that girl anymore?"
Love or not, now that things have come to this, do I still have a choice? No one can understand the bitterness in Xuan Yuanhan's heart.
"Then I'll tell you, I've made up my mind," Young Master Yi said suddenly, his expression serious.
"Decide about what?" Xuan Yuanhan asked.
Looking into Xuan Yuanhan's eyes, Yi Sanshao said earnestly, "I've decided to love Ya Tou with all my heart. You don't need to tell me; I'm taking Ya Tou back to Nan'an. She's already agreed. I will take care of her, cherish her, and protect her for the rest of my life."
Despite having been mentally prepared, Xuan Yuanhan still looked stunned by the woman's unwavering resolve.
Upon seeing this, Young Master Yi said leisurely, "You don't need to be surprised. You should know my feelings for Ya Tou all along. In the past, I was willing to make concessions for Ya Tou and sincerely wish you both well."
He paused, then continued, "But now I'm wondering if my concession was worth it."
At this moment, Xuan Yuanhan found himself speechless in the face of Yi Sanshao's questioning.
Young Master Yi continued, "If you no longer love her, I hope you can bless us, just as I used to bless you both."
"You have no need to tell me these things," Xuan Yuanhan said, trying his best to conceal his emotions.
Young Master Yi said, "Whether you think it's necessary or not, I think I should tell you."
Seeing that he could hardly hide the endless resentment and helplessness in his heart, Young Master Yi turned to him and said, "Go, she's waiting for you..."
Xuanyuan Han turned away dejectedly.
Morning bells and evening drums, a bright moon and solitary clouds, lanterns just beginning to be lit.
After countless days and nights of worry and longing, Xuanyuan Han finally saw Yi Shangyun again.
From a distance, standing at the door, one could see that Yi Shangyun's already thin figure had become even thinner.
Xuan Yuanhan felt extremely distressed, so he stopped and stared blankly at her thin back.
How he wished that time could stand still at this moment forever.
He had no extravagant hopes, nor dared to hope for anything.
He only needed to watch her back from afar, quietly, and know that she was safe, sound, and healthy standing right in front of him, and that would be enough for him.
Yi Shangyun, who was arranging several pots of herbs on the table inside the house, noticed the person behind her but continued what she was doing without stopping to speak.
Instead, she quietly savored the different yet familiar feeling of him by her side, and tears silently streamed down her face.
Now that things have come to this, her love, hate, affection, and resentment towards him are all deeply intertwined, making it impossible for her to distinguish between them. How can she sever ties, let go, or leave?
After her emotions had calmed down a bit, Yi Shangyun finally spoke first: "You've come?"
Upon hearing the sound, Xuan Yuanhan felt a jolt in his heart and immediately came to his senses.
Yi Shangyun quietly wiped away her tears and said, "It's windy outside, Your Highness Prince Qin, please come in and sit for a while!"
Xuanyuan Han stepped through the door.
As soon as he sat down, Yi Shangyun personally poured him a cup of tea and handed it to him.
Xuanyuan Han took it, and asked hesitantly, "Is your health... any better now?"
Upon hearing this, Yi Shangyun was stunned.
After a slight hesitation, he calmly sat down to the side and replied, "Thanks to Your Highness, I am fine."
Seeing that she had become so distant from him, Xuanyuan Han lowered his head and took a sip of the tea in his hand.
Seeing her sitting by the window facing the wind, he got up and went over to close the window for her.
He continued with concern, "Although it's almost summer, your body hasn't fully recovered yet. You shouldn't sit in a drafty spot to avoid getting chilled. Please take good care of yourself."
Yi Shangyun forced himself to keep his face calm and composed, without the slightest emotional fluctuation.
Xuanyuan Han also had a lot to say, but he couldn't say it at the moment.
The two people who were once so close now sit together quietly like this.
After a long silence, Yi Shangyun suddenly spoke up: "Does Your Highness, the Prince of Qin, have nothing to say to me?"
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