Li Langhuan acted swiftly and decisively, quickly uncovering the source of the news—it came from the Shengjing Pleasure House.
She frowned, somewhat puzzled.
This Paradise Pavilion is indeed secretly engaged in the business of selling information. Li Langxuan had previously told him that a martial arts force called Blood Flower Palace was operating behind the scenes. But Zhao Ming's shadow is clearly everywhere in this matter. Could it be that Zhao Ming is now colluding with that martial arts force?
After reading the next letter, Li Langhuan suddenly realized—it was indeed Zhao Ming who had colluded with the Blood Flower Palace.
Zhao Ming's actions lately have been different from before. He is less meticulous and less skillful than before. He seems a bit petty and reckless. It seems that something happened that led him to seek help in desperation and cooperate with Xuehua Palace.
What is it?
Unable to come up with a solution, Li Langhuan could only put the matter aside for the time being and continue sending people to verify Qin Ye's fate.
The answer was that Qin Ye had probably faked his death, because all his belongings had disappeared before he "died." He was meticulous and didn't let anyone notice anything amiss. However, Li Langhuan had a feeling and checked the military pay that Shang Shaoyan had sent recently, and found that there was indeed a large sum of money of unknown origin.
She didn't know what to say; she felt like crying, yet also like laughing.
It seems Qin Ye is already in Yunnan, but... why doesn't he come to see me?
Li Langhuan was somewhat emotional and prepared to visit Old Lady Chen. Ever since Tao Ying told her that Old Lady Chen knew who she was, she had subconsciously avoided her for a while. Today was the first time she had gone to see her since then.
She stood outside the farmhouse, hesitating at the doorway, unsure of what to say when she went in.
Unexpectedly, she heard a hearty laugh coming from the farmhouse, belonging to Old Mrs. Chen. A soft, gentle voice spoke softly, and Old Mrs. Chen became happier and happier as she listened.
Li Langhuan: "...?"
She walked into the farmhouse with some curiosity, wanting to see which little devil had kidnapped her grandmother, but unexpectedly saw someone she knew all too well.
Qin Ye.
He was dressed in a simple, clean white outfit, his long hair was loose, and his delicate features were filled with a youthful smile, making him look much more cheerful. At this moment, he was sitting on a small stool, massaging Grandma Chen's legs while talking and teasing her.
Li Langhuan: "..."
She was momentarily speechless, then quietly walked over and tugged at Qin Ye's sleeve.
Qin Ye finally noticed her. He pursed his lips, ignored Li Langhuan, and continued to massage Old Lady Chen's legs.
Li Langhuan: "...?"
She grew a little anxious, her eyes darting around, and she began to massage Old Mrs. Chen's back: "Grandma, I've come to see you!"
Grandma Chen smiled calmly: "I knew as soon as the general walked in. You know Xiao Qin?"
Li Langhuan chuckled sheepishly and clung to Old Lady Chen, acting coquettishly: "Grandma, don't be angry with me. I have no parents, and I truly consider you my elder—"
Grandma Chen patted Li Langhuan on the back with a smile: "How could I be angry with you? Alright, alright, I know you two know each other. Go outside and talk. This old lady wants to rest too."
Li Langhuan then personally helped Old Lady Chen to her bedroom. After helping her lie down, he went to the front yard, where he and Qin Ye each moved a small stool and sat down, staring at each other.
Neither of them knew what to say.
After a long pause, Li Langhuan finally spoke first: "Why...why did you ignore me just now?"
Qin Ye remained silent for a moment, seemingly still unwilling to speak to Li Langhuan, but ultimately couldn't resist asking, "How has Your Majesty been lately?"
Li Langhuan was stunned; she hadn't heard the words "Your Majesty" in a long time.
She came to her senses and said with a smile, "It's great. I feel like I've come back to life after returning to southern Yunnan."
Qin Ye smiled and said, "As long as Your Majesty is happy."
Li Langhuan coughed somewhat awkwardly, then asked, "And you? Your journey from Shengjing to southern Yunnan must have been quite difficult..."
Qin Ye lowered his eyes and said softly, "It is indeed not easy, but when I think of Her Majesty here, I feel alright."
Li Langhuan felt even more uncomfortable. She turned her face away and said, "Why did you give me all your belongings as military pay? Don't you need them for yourself?"
Qin Ye looked up at Li Langhuan and said seriously, "This money was all embezzled by me. It was taken from the people and used for the people. It's good."
Li Langhuan: "..."
God the hell "taken from the people and used for the people".
She was amused by Qin Ye and teased, "Nowadays, the wicked concubine who brought ruin to the country and the powerful eunuch who brought disaster to the people are sitting in the courtyard of this farmhouse, washing vegetables for others—it's quite interesting, isn't it?"
Qin Ye didn't speak, and Li Langhuan, feeling awkward, also fell silent.
She knew Qin Ye was angry with her—angry that she had left without saying goodbye.
As for why Qin Ye was angry... she knew the reason perfectly well, but dared not delve into it.
After a long while, Qin Ye finally spoke: "This servant is not angry with Your Highness, this servant is angry with myself."
Li Langhuan was stunned for a moment, then helplessly tapped Qin Ye's forehead: "Why are you still calling yourself a servant?"
However, neither of them corrected him from calling her "Your Majesty," a fact they both tacitly agreed upon—whether it was Little Yezi or the Ninth Prince, they were loyal to only one "Your Majesty."
Consort Zhao was only the "Empress" to the Ninth Prince.
Qin Ye smiled and followed Li Langhuan's lead, saying, "Then, I'm not angry with Your Majesty, I'm just angry with myself."
Li Langhuan dared not ask any more questions, dared not ask "why he made her angry", she was afraid that Qin Ye would expose the truth, and she did not know how she should respond at that time.
Qin Ye continued speaking to himself, "I think perhaps I did something wrong that made Her Majesty want to leave."
Li Langhuan opened his mouth, unsure how to respond.
Qin Ye smiled, then looked up at Li Langhuan with a gentle and calm gaze: "Before coming here, I kept blaming myself, and even occasionally blamed Your Majesty."
He paused, then said, “It wasn’t until I came to southern Yunnan that I realized how new everything here is. People live in peace and contentment; neighbors may quarrel occasionally, but most of the time they are harmonious. The people respect General Zhennan, and they also respect their own lives. I think this is what Your Majesty wanted.”
Li Langhuan was silent for a moment, then smiled with a touch of emotion: "Yes, this is what I want."
Qin Ye stared intently at Li Langhuan, his eyes full of seriousness: "I can guess a thing or two about what Your Majesty will do in the future."
Li Langhuan wasn't surprised. She hadn't intended to hide it from Qin Ye anyway. She looked at Qin Ye, waiting for his next words.
Qin Ye said, "I have no other talents, but I am quite good at taking care of people—would Your Majesty be willing to let me continue to serve you?"
Li Langhuan was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled and said, "You are being too modest. You are very good at handling political affairs. From now on, you can stay in my camp and handle military affairs for me."
Qin Ye's eyes lit up.
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