A short while later, Eunuch Wei arrived. Upon seeing Jun Molin, he quickly bowed, clutching his whisk, and said, "This old servant greets Your Highness, the Prince of Beihan."
"Eunuch Wei, please rise," Jun Molin said.
"This old servant has come late at night to deliver an imperial edict to His Majesty," Eunuch Wei said solemnly, flicking his whisk.
"Please speak, Eunuch Wei."
"His Majesty's decree orders the Prince of Beihan to keep a close watch on the prisoner Yun Qingran and to uncover the truth of the matter within three days, or else strip him of his princely title and demote him to a commoner. So be it." Eunuch Wei read aloud with dramatic intonation and emotion.
"Your subject understands," Jun Molin replied to the imperial edict.
Upon hearing this imperial edict, Yun Qingran was initially filled with apprehension. How could it have escalated to the point of stripping Jun Molin of his title of Prince and demoting him to a commoner—or rather, a mere mortal? Was this some kind of fake father-son relationship?
She initially wanted to confess to Eunuch Wei and take full responsibility, but seeing Jun Molin's calm demeanor, she figured he must have a solution, and it was better for her, a complete novice, to refrain from causing trouble.
"Your Highness, Prince of Beihan, Princess Rongchang, this old servant will not disturb you any longer. This old servant takes his leave." Eunuch Wei glanced at the two of them with a smile, then happily returned to the palace to report.
"Jun Molin, if the truth is not found out within three days, will the Emperor really strip you of your princely title and demote you to a commoner?" Yun Qingran asked quickly after Eunuch Wei left.
"No." Jun Molin answered decisively.
"That's good." Yun Qingran felt relieved, then said seriously, "Although the Emperor won't strip you of your princely title and demote you to a commoner, I will still find out the truth within three days. I'll go and keep an eye on Yun Xiyue tonight."
"I will go with you." Jun Molin followed behind her.
"Okay." Yun Qingran nodded. Time was of the essence, and every extra person would be a great help.
The two arrived at the back gate of the Yun residence and were about to climb over the wall when a carriage drove out from inside.
“It’s Yun Xiyue’s new maid, Ranran.” Yun Qingran recognized the maid sitting outside the carriage, wearing a black cloak, as Yun Xiyue’s maid, Ranran.
"Ranran?" Jun Molin raised an eyebrow.
“It’s the grass radical, and the character ‘苒’ below it, which sounds like my character ‘染’,” Yun Qingran answered his question.
"How did you end up getting along with your talented cousin?" Jun Molin asked angrily when he mentioned the words "talented cousin".
The fact that the maid's name sounds the same as her cousin's name tells you she's no good.
"I don't know the original owner of this body." Yun Qingran shook her head.
She really admired the original owner's brain; such a beautiful head, yet it didn't have a brain—that was quite a strange thing.
Upon hearing the words "original owner," Jun Molin's lips curled slightly. Thank goodness, the current Yun Qingran is no longer the vicious fool she used to be.
“Yun Xiyue must be in the carriage. Let’s follow them and see.” After saying that, Yun Qingran pouted her red lips and said regretfully, “No, their carriage is too fast. We can’t catch up. It’s such a pity. Maybe we’ll find some clues if we follow them.”
As soon as she finished speaking, she was picked up and lifted into the air, then flew towards the carriage.
"Jun Molin, what are you doing?" Yun Qingran looked at Jun Molin who was holding her and bit her lip.
“If we don’t do this, we won’t be able to catch up with Yun Xiyue’s carriage,” Jun Molin replied.
"Oh." Yun Qingran nodded. It seemed so. Then she would feel at ease staying in his arms.
After finding a comfortable position to nestle in Yun Qingran's heart, she curiously looked down at her feet. She saw the shadows of trees and lights flashing by, which felt like being in a car, but also like flying in an airplane.
This feels great! ???( ˙?˙ )???
Jun Molin carried Yun Qingran with light and agile movements, his toes occasionally touching the treetops, his speed leaving afterimages.
"Yun Qingran, what is your world like? What is your family like?" Jun Molin asked Yun Qingran.
He wanted to understand what kind of world could nurture such a clever and witty girl; what kind of family could raise such a sunny and cheerful girl. He wanted to understand her world!
"Our world was a world of science. Iron blocks could fly into the sky like birds and swim into the sea like fish; houses could be built taller than mountains, and bridges could connect both sides of the strait; medical instruments could quickly detect physical diseases and save people on the verge of death..." Yun Qingran recalled the 21st century.
Upon hearing Yun Qingran's description, Jun Molin felt a surge of longing for that magical world.
Can iron blocks really fly like birds and swim like fish? Can houses really be built taller than mountains and bridges connect both sides of the strait?
“My family is a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners; my ancestors were imperial physicians. My father is a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, and my mother is a martial arts instructor. I grew up with my third uncle. From a young age, I learned medicine, martial arts, and also learned my third uncle’s ways of eating, drinking, and having fun.” Yun Qingran smiled happily as she mentioned her family from her previous life.
She truly grew up in a very warm and happy family; she never lacked love.
"What a lucky child." Jun Molin looked at her affectionately in his arms.
No wonder she shines like a little sun; she has such a happy family, and her family members love her deeply.
"By the way, Jun Molin, why aren't you afraid of me?" Yun Qingran found Jun Molin's attitude frighteningly calm.
"Why should I be afraid of you?" Jun Molin asked in return.
"Because I'm from another world, and I took over the identity of the original owner, Yun Qingran. That's pretty terrifying, okay?" In ancient times, this was called possession or body snatching, which was considered very ominous.
“If you’re from another world, then you’re from another world. I know you’re a good person, a kind-hearted person with a sense of responsibility and love, and that’s enough,” Jun Molin said slowly.
Even if she were a fairy, I would still be willing to give it a try.
"Jun Molin, you are truly insightful," Yun Qingran praised him.
Jun Molin smiled slightly.
As the two were talking, the carriage stopped at the back gate of a small courtyard.
Jun Molin carried Yun Qingran and landed lightly on a large tree in the courtyard.
"It really is Yun Xiyue." Yun Xiyue walked in wearing a black cloak. When she looked up, Yun Qingran could clearly see her face; it was indeed Yun Xiyue.
Yun Xiyue walked inside, her face filled with barely suppressed excitement and anticipation. Tonight would determine the future of her life, filled with wealth and glory.
She arrived at the house in the mansion, knocked gently on the door, and her father called out softly, "Xi Yue requests an audience with His Highness Ye."
"Nangong Ye!" Yun Qingran was a little shocked when she heard Yun Xiyue's words.
The person Yun Xiyue came to see was actually Nangong Ye. When did these two get together?
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