Chapter 75 I liked you before, but I like you even more now.
"For example what?"
Qin Ye looked at her calmly, as if he had already guessed what she was going to say.
Yun Si smiled and said, "For example, I'm not the same person I used to be. I just don't know if you prefer the person I used to be or the person I am now?"
I like them both.
Without hesitation, Qin Ye replied, "I liked you before, but I like you even more now."
Upon hearing this...
Yun Si secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She was always worried that Qin Ye would think she was...too vicious.
Why do you prefer me the way I am now?
"Is that even a question?"
"?!"
"Because of you now, I truly feel that you belong to me..."
Previously, it was just wishful thinking on his part, and he was forcing things on his own.
Yun Si asked the question casually, but Qin Ye answered it very seriously.
After she finished listening, the study fell silent for a moment.
Yun Si nestled into his arms.
"What's wrong?"
Qin Ye chuckled softly above her head, his voice low and husky, carrying a hint of languid gentleness: "So suddenly so proactive, huh?"
"fine."
Yun Si wrapped her arms tightly around his strong waist and pressed her face against his chest: "I just want to hug you."
Qin Ye was startled.
Then, a beautiful smile curved her lips, a smile as lovely as springtime.
He gently stroked her back with his large hand and pulled her closer into his arms.
He rested his chin on the top of her head, his voice deep and gentle: "I'll hold you as long as I want."
Listening to his strong heartbeat and smelling the crisp pine scent emanating from him, Yun Si felt incredibly at ease.
The two embraced quietly for a long time before Qin Ye heard soft footsteps outside the study, stopping at the door.
"Grandpa Decai," he called out to the outside.
Just as Eunuch Decai reached the door, he heard His Highness call him. He was slightly startled, but quickly regained his composure and said, "This old servant is here."
"Go do your work, you don't need to stand guard outside the study."
De Cai Gonggong: "...Yes, this old servant takes his leave."
The footsteps gradually faded into the distance.
Yun Si raised her head in his arms, a hint of suspicion in her eyes: "Eunuch De Cai sent Lin Shuyan to the Rose Courtyard, and you're back so soon?"
Qin Ye remained silent for a moment, and in the end, he didn't say anything.
"Qin Ye."
Seeing that he hadn't spoken, Yun Si didn't mind. She gently called his name and got back to the point: "Could you leave Lin Shuyan to me to handle?"
Qin Ye lowered his eyes, his gaze reflecting her image: "What do you want?"
"Don't worry."
Yun Si poked his peerless face with her finger and said seriously, "I know that she took care of my mother for three years, so it's different for you. I won't hurt her, but... there are some things that I'd be better at doing myself."
Qin Ye grasped her fingers, his expression darkening: "What nonsense are you talking about? She's nothing special to me."
He paused, and his voice became serious.
"Although she took care of my mother for three years, my mother never mistreated her. In the future, if she really does anything outrageous, you can deal with her however you want without any scruples."
After saying that, he added, "I believe you. You must have your reasons for making any decision."
Yun Si felt a surge of warmth in her heart, as if she had been gently bumped by something, a bittersweet feeling.
She tiptoed and planted a light kiss on his lips: "Qin Ye, thank you."
Yun Si had indeed harbored murderous intentions towards Lin Shuyan before.
Even now, I still want to kill her.
Lin Shuyan knows too much about her past life; keeping it will always be a hidden danger.
After being reborn, she made plans for her own benefit, which was not wrong.
But she shouldn't have resorted to such unscrupulous means as poisoning Yun Si and Granny Qian. Besides, Granny Qian had been so good to her, yet she repaid kindness with enmity. How could Yun Si tolerate such a vicious person?
But thinking of the three years she had taken care of Qin Ye's mother, Yun Si suddenly changed her mind and decided to spare her life.
Yun Si had a better solution.
She remembered that the journal had a record of a certain medicine.
The drug won't kill you, but it can make you gradually forget the past over several months, starting with the oldest memories and peeling them away little by little until only blurry fragments remain.
As long as Lin Shuyan forgets her past life, those secrets she shouldn't know will naturally no longer pose a threat.
Of course, just in case, she would still send people to keep an eye on Lin Shuyan, so that Lin Shuyan's every move would be under control.
The next few days were peaceful yet busy at the mansion.
Yun Si exercises every day, running, practicing Tai Chi, practicing silver needle shooting, researching various prescriptions, and also keeping an eye on outside news and the renovation of the Marquis's mansion.
Although Master Su told her not to worry about this, it was still her childhood home, and she wanted to restore many parts of it as much as possible if possible.
Master Su told her that he had already found the best craftsmen in the capital, and they were just waiting for the Hou family's case to be retried and a new verdict to be reached so that the seal could be lifted and construction could begin immediately.
Therefore, in addition to this, Yun Si also needs to organize her ideas in advance so that she can start construction in a few days and communicate with the craftsmen.
Suddenly, she seemed to be even busier than Qin Ye.
Every time Qin Ye finished the morning court session, he would make time to rush back to have a meal with her, but she was either busy in the pharmacy or had gone out with A-Wu.
So much energy?
Qin Ye couldn't help but reflect on himself, wondering if he had underestimated Yun Si's physical endurance.
Qin Ye couldn't bear to be too harsh on him the past two days, so he's been restraining himself. Now, he can't even find a trace of him.
Qin Ye left Qiwu Garden with a cold smile.
Yun Si, busy in the pharmacy, was completely unaware of the impending "storm".
She now has an almost effortless talent for formulating new drugs.
The prescription in the notebook was written in great detail, and after gathering all the medicinal materials, the medicine was prepared in just two days.
Its name is Forget Worries.
This medicine is colorless and odorless, and when mixed into tea or snacks, it goes unnoticed.
...
Rose Garden.
Lin Shuyan was nervous for two days, constantly on edge, fearing that Yun Si would cause trouble.
But two or three days passed, and the mansion remained calm and quiet, without even a messenger to deliver the message.
She gradually relaxed.
It seems she made the right bet this time.
Qin Ye and Yun Si were very interested in what she had, but at the same time, they were more wary and would not easily drive her out of the palace.
If she hadn't received news of the Shen family's misfortune, she wouldn't have dared to take the risk and make this decision.
She clearly remembered that in her previous life, the Shen family only fell after Qin Ye ascended the throne, but in this life, the Shen family was destroyed in just a few months!
Lin Shuyan didn't know what the problem was, but she knew that if she didn't do something, she would only get further and further away from that position.
Since Heaven has given her another chance to live, and allowed her to retain the memories of her previous life, it means that she is different from ordinary people.
In this life, she is determined to be the most noble woman!
The secret letters between Dillon and the Northern Yan spies were something Qin Ye would have found out sooner or later; she just got them first because of her memories from her past life.
Only in this way will Qin Ye look at her with new respect, and even if he doesn't love her, he won't easily marry her off to someone else.
"girl?"
Just as Lin Shuyan was secretly analyzing the situation and feeling that she had made the right move, Lianxin's voice came from outside: "The Princess Consort has arrived."
Lin Shuyan's smile froze instantly, and her heart leaped into her throat.
Yun Si has arrived?
Was it for a secret letter, or... to settle old scores with the cave?
Yun Si led Lan Xin into the rose garden and saw Lin Shuyan standing under the corridor, holding half a freshly picked rose in her hand.
She unconsciously pinched the petals until they were wrinkled.
So nervous?
"Miss Lin seems to have plenty of free time."
Yun Si had a faint smile on her lips as her gaze swept over the roses in full bloom in the courtyard, her tone revealing neither joy nor anger.
"I had no idea that this Rose Garden was so beautiful. Miss Lin, are you satisfied with your stay here?"
Lin Shuyan forced herself to remain calm and slowly walked towards Yun Si.
"Your Highness, I am already very grateful to have a place to stay. I am truly grateful for Your Highness's generosity in taking me in."
"Yeah?"
Yun Si's smile remained unchanged. She walked to the stone table and sat down, and Lan Xin immediately offered her the food box he had brought.
“I specially asked the kitchen to make some calming sweet soup, thinking of sending it over to you to help you recover.”
She lifted the lid of the food box, revealing a bowl of warm, moist white fungus and lotus seed soup, its sweet aroma wafting through the steam: "Want to try some?"
Lin Shuyan looked at the bowl of sweet soup, her throat tightening slightly.
Now, Yun Si is a completely different person. She is the rightful Princess Xiao, and Qin Ye still dotes on her so much. Will this soup be just an ordinary sweet soup?
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Lin Shuyan appeared calm on the surface, but was inwardly extremely flustered: "However, Shuyan just had breakfast, and really can't drink any more right now."
"It's almost noon, why have you only just had breakfast?"
Yun Si looked up, the smile in her eyes fading slightly: "Miss Lin, are you afraid I'll poison the soup?"
"Of course not."
"If I wanted to kill you, do you think I would need to poison you?"
"..."
"You know I want to kill you, why didn't you just hide outside? Why did you have to walk right into my trap? Once you're in the Xiao Prince's mansion, killing you would be as easy as turning your hand."
"Your Highness is joking."
Lin Shuyan's face paled instantly, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead: "Shuyan came back with sincerity this time."
Upon hearing this...
Yun Si chuckled softly, looking at her calmly and saying, "I know, so you don't need to be nervous."
She continued slowly, "I've come here today not to kill you, but to make a deal with you."
"trade?"
Lin Shuyan slowly loosened her clenched fist.
She walked over and sat on the stone bench opposite Yun Si before asking, "What kind of deal?"
After sitting down, I realized that my legs were throbbing.
Yun Si is just too unpredictable; she might make a move at any time.
She had to be on guard.
Yun Si turned her head, a meaningful smile playing on her lips: "I know you have the secret letter from Di Long accusing him of treason, and I know what you want to exchange it for, but you must understand that some things, if held in your hands for too long, will burn your hand."
She paused, her voice as soft as the wind: "Give me the secret letter, and I'll guarantee you peace and wealth from now on, how about it?"
Lin Shuyan's pupils darkened.
What she wants is more than just peace and wealth!
"Then can you grant me the position of a concubine?"
Taking the opportunity, Lin Shuyan said, "Don't worry, I only want a title, and I will never compete with you for even the slightest bit of His Highness's favor."
Yun Si looked at her, her gaze growing colder.
This was her last chance for Lin Shuyan.
"OK."
Yun Si stared at Lin Shuyan for a long time, making Lin Shuyan feel uneasy all over. Then she suddenly said, "The sweet soup is getting cold, Miss Lin, please drink it quickly."
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