Chapter 51 They bought a coffin and hastily buried the person.
Qin Feng couldn't help but chuckle when he saw his nervous expression.
“We just feel that it’s somewhat hypocritical for our eldest brother to say such a thing. It seems that Father’s punishment for him this time was not severe enough.”
"Yes, Second Brother."
Qin Yan also explained, "We were just quite surprised, we didn't mean anything by it, don't take it to heart."
"It's getting late."
Qin Ye interrupted them calmly: "Thank you for seeing me off, my two elder brothers and my sixth brother. Farewell."
Having said that, he ignored them and led the convoy slowly out of the city gate.
As soon as he stepped out of the city gate, Qin Ye felt a gaze on him from behind.
He turned around abruptly and looked up.
Sure enough, standing on the city gate tower was the figure he had been secretly hoping for all along.
It's Yun Si!
She really came.
From afar, Yun Si saw him smiling.
His smile was obvious, and he waved to her, signaling her to go back.
Yun Si waved back to him, and the two looked at each other from a distance, but never before had they felt so close.
As the convoy gradually moved further away, the distance between them grew greater and greater.
Yun Si would still turn around from time to time when she saw Qin Ye.
It was a very strange feeling.
I feel reluctant to leave, but I'm at peace with myself.
Even knowing that he might encounter danger on this trip, compared to his previous life, he did everything he could to avoid and prevent it.
She was confident that the same mistake would not be repeated.
Only after the convoy completely disappeared from her sight did Yun Si's straight back bend, and she leaned softly against A Wu.
I was up too much last night and barely slept at all.
Yun Si felt that she had pushed her body to its limits by managing to come here.
Her body was not only congenitally weak, but she also lacked exercise for many years.
I used to be weak and short of breath, and I would be out of breath after walking just a few steps. I could hardly support even the most basic daily activities.
After a period of careful recuperation, I have finally recovered some of my energy.
But that's still far from enough.
While Qin Ye is away, she needs to devise a workout plan.
If I don't get in good physical shape, I really won't be able to handle his demands.
Yun Si had this idea before, and the contents of the back of the notebook happened to be about exercises to strengthen the body.
It is called Tai Chi.
She glanced at the moves; they were the kind that used softness to overcome hardness, and it felt like they were tailor-made for her, perfect for her to practice.
Moreover, relying solely on others for protection is not a long-term solution.
Yun Si's mind conjured up the image of Qin Ye in his battle armor, and she couldn't help but purse her lips.
If she wants to stand shoulder to shoulder with him, her body needs to be completely transformed.
Thinking of this, she immediately changed her mind, as she had originally planned to go back and catch up on her sleep.
“Come on, Ah Wu, we’ve finally managed to get out of town, I’ll take you to eat something good.”
The two went to the largest restaurant in the capital.
Besides wanting to treat Ah Wu to a meal, I also wanted to hear if there were any interesting rumors circulating recently.
Yun Si led A Wu to a private room on the second floor.
They arrived early; there were still very few customers in the restaurant at that time.
The two chose a room by the window.
The waiter brought up the menu, and when he saw that there were only two female guests in the large private room, his expression immediately turned disdainful.
Yun Si took the menu, ran her finger over the names of the dishes, and picked out five dishes from the middle.
The waiter, who was taking notes, immediately showed dissatisfaction when he heard that there were only five dishes.
This private room is the most spacious one in the restaurant, and it is usually used by high-ranking officials and their families, or by wealthy merchants hosting banquets.
Although the two young women looked presentable, the dishes they ordered were actually quite meager.
With the sun getting higher and customers about to arrive, isn't this just wasting a good spot?
He was about to offer a few words of advice when he saw Yun Si raise her eyes and say calmly, "We don't want the five dishes we just ordered. We'll have one of each of the rest."
The shopkeeper's pen fell "clatter" onto the table, his eyes wide as saucers.
"Miss... what did you say? The rest... all of them?"
This restaurant has more than thirty hot dishes alone, plus cold dishes, soups, and dim sum. It would probably fill the entire table. How could these two young ladies finish it?
His eyes betrayed his undisguised suspicion, and he mumbled, "Miss, this isn't cheap..."
Yun Si didn't say anything, but simply took the money pouch from her waist and threw it on the table.
The silver coin struck the table with a crisp sound.
Loosen the bag opening slightly to reveal the neatly stacked silver ingots inside.
It must be at least a hundred taels.
The waiter's words caught in his throat, and the hesitation on his face turned into a fawning smile.
"It was my fault for being blind. Please wait a moment, young lady. I will instruct the kitchen to serve you everything as quickly as possible!"
He picked up the pen quickly, bowed, and left, closing the door with a gentle touch.
"So much delicious food."
A-Wu stood to the side, swallowing hard: "If I had known, I would have brought them along."
Yun Si knew that the "they" she was referring to were Lan Xin and Lu Yu.
How did you two become so close in just a few days?
"I'll bring them next time."
Yun Si liked this about A Wu.
She cares about the people around her.
Even if it's something you really like, you're never stingy with the people around you.
Yun Si picked up her teacup, took a sip, and looked out the window.
Customers have been entering the restaurant one after another.
Less than fifteen minutes later, footsteps and voices could be heard coming from the private room next door.
They sounded like a group of merchants who had traveled all over the country; they had loud voices and spoke without any restraint.
"Did you see it this morning? His Highness Prince Xiao's convoy left through the north gate. I went over to take a look, and there were only a few carts carrying grain. I estimate it's at most five thousand shi (a unit of dry measure)!"
Five thousand shi (a unit of grain)? That's like giving money to a beggar!
"Who can argue with that!"
"In the heart of our Emperor, there are probably only His Highnesses Prince Jin and Prince Xiang."
"Yes, take Prince Jin for example. He caused such a scandal at the Hundred Flowers Banquet a while ago. What happened? He was only given twenty strokes of the cane and confined to his quarters for half a month."
"This punishment is like tickling me."
"Of course, he is the eldest son of the emperor. Since His Majesty has no legitimate son, the Prince of Jin has the most noble status."
"Hey, you guys think, since His Majesty hasn't named an heir yet, who do you think is the most likely candidate?"
"Is there even a question? It's definitely the Prince of Jin!"
"The Prince of Xiang is not bad either. Although he is physically weak and needs to take medicine all year round, the Emperor dotes on him. I heard that good medicinal herbs from the palace are being sent to the Prince of Xiang's residence in a continuous stream."
"Where is Prince Yu?"
"Prince Yu idles away his days, only thinking about having fun, and has no interest in state affairs at all."
"Then, let's not talk about the rest. Prince Lin is timid and submissive, and he is not favored. He is also weak-willed. He is probably the least likely to become the crown prince."
"Not to mention Prince Xiao, he grew up in the countryside and has only been recognized by the court for less than two years. He doesn't have any decent connections in the court, and his maternal family is nowhere to be found. To put it bluntly, he is all alone."
"So, if that's the case, then Prince Jing is still trapped in Luancheng, and His Majesty has only given him so little food and supplies, clearly showing that he doesn't care about his life or death..."
"So, in the end, the position of Crown Prince will most likely still belong to the Prince of Jin."
In public, they openly discussed the struggle for the throne, even criticizing the merits and demerits of each prince without any restraint.
These people are incredibly bold.
Perhaps because she hadn't been out for too long, Yun Si was shocked to hear such astonishing remarks as soon as she arrived, and it took her a long time to realize what she had heard.
Ah Wu didn't react much; after the dishes were served, she started eating in silence.
They turn a deaf ear to what's happening outside their window and focus solely on being a freeloader.
Based on their discussion, Yun Si secretly made a summary.
The eldest son of the emperor, Prince Jin, has an advantage in terms of status.
The Prince of Xiang was favored, but he was physically weak.
Prince Yu only cared about enjoying himself and had no interest in governing.
In the eyes of outsiders, Qin Ye lacks a solid foundation and is unlikely to achieve anything significant.
As for the Fifth Prince, Prince Jing, judging from His Majesty's attitude when he was trapped in Luancheng, it is indeed difficult for him to even survive.
On the surface, the Prince of Jin seems to be the most likely candidate to be made crown prince.
Of course, the key point is the surface.
But the undercurrents within are probably something few people can truly see clearly.
As Yun Si has been reborn, she now feels a sense of being caught in a fog of uncertainty.
If you're not careful, you might go in the wrong direction.
"Sister, eat."
Seeing how much Ah Wu was enjoying her food, Yun Si also developed a great appetite.
The people next door were still chatting.
They changed the subject again.
This time, the conversation even turned to the Shen family.
Is Shen's mother dead?
They said that just yesterday, Shen's mother died in the cold courtyard.
Those servants who were infected did not receive proper treatment and died even earlier than Shen's mother.
So much so that when Shen's mother died, there wasn't even anyone to serve her.
Fearing that the corpse might also be contagious, the Shen family did not announce the death, hold a vigil, or offer condolences. They simply bought a coffin and hastily buried the person.
But nothing stays hidden forever, and the neighbors around the villa vaguely guessed some clues.
However, the person is already dead, and now there are only some speculations and rumors. At most, people will curse the Shen family for being inhuman and so cold and heartless to their own mother and wife.
I never would have guessed that this family was such a beast in human form.
Yun Si sneered inwardly after hearing this, but her face remained expressionless.
She was not surprised by Shen's mother's death, after all, she had poisoned her herself, and she had predicted that Shen's mother would die in the next few days.
However, the way Shen Qian and his family behaved once again completely refreshed her understanding of them and her bottom line.
I wonder if they will be able to remain so calm and indifferent when it's their turn.
After Ah Wu had eaten and drunk her fill, almost all the food on the table was gone.
Yun Si knew she could eat, but she didn't know she could eat this much.
"I'm full."
Ah Wu ate with a satisfied look on her face. When she stood up, she patted her round belly and said, "Sister, let's go home."
"good."
The two went downstairs to pay the bill.
The meal cost Yun Si over twenty taels of silver.
This amount is enough to cover the expenses of an ordinary family for half a year.
But Yun Si didn't feel sorry for her at all; she only felt that she hadn't been good enough to A Wu.
Back at the palace, Yun Si couldn't resist and went back to her room for a nap.
When I woke up, it was already completely dark.
After waking up, she took a medicinal bath, which relieved most of the soreness in her body.
Indeed, indulgence leads to mistakes.
Today, apart from taking Ah Wu out for a meal, I didn't do anything else.
The most urgent task at hand is to rescue my third uncle from Dali Temple as soon as possible.
Knowing Dillon's weakness made this matter less difficult.
Night falls.
She made some preparations in advance and planned to take care of it tomorrow.
She was busy at the pharmacy until late at night before returning to her room.
The moment she pushed open the door, she was suddenly startled to realize that something had entered her room.
Yun Si looked back.
It was late at night, and even Ah Wu had gone back to her room to sleep. There was no movement from the guards in the palace, so it shouldn't be anything dangerous.
Yun Si tiptoed and slowly entered the room.
What appeared in her sight was...
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
