Chapter 78 If anything happens to them, I won't let you off the hook.
An Ye emerged from the moon gate on the other side.
He was still clutching the jewelry box containing the gold bracelet in his hand. After agonizing over it all night, he finally mustered up the courage to go find A-Wu.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he came out, he saw her and Prince Yu making eye contact.
How did Prince Yu find his way here?
Seeing Ah Wu's reaction, An Ye suddenly felt a sense of crisis.
The hand gripping the jewelry box clenched tightly, then finally released it weakly.
Yun Si strode over, pulled A Wu behind her, looked at Qin Yan, then at Lin Shuyan on the ground, and asked sternly, "What exactly happened?"
Qin Yan jolted awake, as if controlled by something, and suddenly came to her senses.
"Fourth... Sister-in-law, it's a misunderstanding. This young lady suddenly fell down, and as an outsider, it was really inconvenient for me to help her up."
Yun Si looked at him, her gaze still filled with suspicion.
The atmosphere just now was clearly off.
"Awu, tell your sister what happened?"
A-Wu scratched her head; clearly, she knew nothing.
Lin Shuyan felt guilty and didn't dare to look up.
She didn't know what the specific consequences of the Gu poison would be. It was originally prepared for Yun Si, but she never expected it would...
It's over.
If she were to cause the death of Prince Yu, she would be finished too.
As a reborn person, Lin Shuyan was well aware of the relationship between Prince Yu and Qin Ye. If something happened to Prince Yu, Qin Ye would definitely investigate thoroughly, and if the investigation led to her...
"Lansing".
Yun Si observed for a while, and although she still didn't know exactly what had happened, she had a rough idea of what was going on.
Whatever happened, it's definitely related to Lin Shuyan.
"First, take Miss Lin back to the Rose Courtyard."
Lin Shuyan trembled and looked up to argue, but when she met Yun Si's cold gaze, she swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue and could only bite her lip as Lan Xin half-supported and half-dragged her away.
Qin Yan breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this, and was about to say something to smooth things over when he saw Yun Si turn to look at him, her voice gentle: "Your Highness Prince Yu has come to Prince Xiao's residence, is there something you need?"
I've always heard that the Fourth Princess Consort is a sickly beauty.
She is beautiful, but her frailty seems... not as serious as rumored.
What? You take two steps and then pant three times.
That's nonsense.
"Um, sister-in-law, I just wanted to..."
He glanced at A-Wu, wondering what had caused that sudden dizziness and palpitations just moments before.
Even now, it has not fully recovered.
"It's alright, sister-in-law."
Having said that, he dared not linger any longer, took his leave, and hurriedly departed with his guards.
As A-Wu watched Qin Yan's figure gradually disappear into the distance, her usually clear eyes became confused and complicated.
"A-Wu?"
Yun Si waved her hand in front of her eyes: "What's wrong with you?"
"elder sister."
A-Wu pointed in the direction where Qin Yan disappeared, as if she wanted to say something, but Yun Si waited for a long time and said nothing.
Yun Si couldn't help but feel worried.
I don't know what Lin Shuyan did, that damned woman.
"Let's go, Awu."
Yun Si took A Wu's hand and said softly, "Sister will take you to eat chilled lychees. They were just taken from the cellar and they're so sweet."
A-Wu's eyes lit up, and she instantly put the strange feeling in her heart to the back of her mind, following Yun Si back to Qiwu Garden.
After bringing Awu back to Qiwu Garden, Yun Si immediately went to Rose Garden.
She needed to find out immediately what had just happened.
Lin Shuyan returned to the Rose Courtyard, her heart still filled with panic.
This Prince Yu, of all times, came just when she fell down.
They deserved to die!
Lin Shuyan repeatedly told herself that she must remain calm and composed, and absolutely not let anyone notice anything amiss.
Although that Gu was no ordinary Gu, Yun Si knew how to cure Gu poison. If she could tell that Prince Yu had been poisoned by Gu, she would inevitably suspect her.
Take a deep breath.
Just as Lin Shuyan had calmed down, she heard the courtyard gate being pushed open violently.
Yun Si strode in with a cold face.
"Your Highness... Your Highness..." Lin Shuyan subconsciously took two steps back.
"You'd better tell the truth."
Yun Si grabbed her wrist: "What did you do to Prince Yu and A Wu just now?"
Lin Shuyan's wrist ached, and tears welled up instantly: "I really just tripped and fell! His Highness Prince Yu didn't even bother to help me up..."
She raised her scraped hand: "I'm the one who's injured!"
Yun Si narrowed her eyes and scrutinized her. Lin Shuyan forced herself to remain calm, but her eyes revealed just the right amount of grievance.
"I originally came to deliver the letters between Di Long and the spies of Northern Yan to my sister, the Princess. I never expected this to happen. I really didn't do anything!"
The more she talked, the more wronged she felt.
“If Princess Consort doesn’t believe me, then send me out and let the people of Northern Yan and Di Long kill me.”
Just then, Lan Xin rushed in and whispered a few words in Yun Si's ear.
"You'd better pray they're both okay."
Yun Si released her grip and said coldly, "Otherwise, I won't let you go!"
After saying that, she asked Lin Shuyan to hand over the letters between Di Long and Bei Yan before turning and leaving.
Watching Yun Si's departing figure, Lin Shuyan slumped into her chair, her back already soaked with cold sweat.
She poured herself a cup of tea, her hands trembling, spilling most of it.
Don't panic!
As long as she gets through this ordeal and gains Qin Ye's trust, she won't let Yun Si or A Wu get away with it.
Yun Si took the letter back to Qiwu Garden and put it in her pharmacy.
After a quick tidying up, they immediately headed out of the mansion.
Since she was going out with Qin Ye, she didn't bring A Wu along. Instead, she had A Wu keep an eye on the Rose Garden to prevent Lin Shuyan from escaping.
In a month at most, she will completely forget the past.
Once inside the carriage, Yun Si realized that Qin Ye was taking her to the Dali Temple.
Upon hearing this, Yun Si guessed that it must be the judgment document from the Marquis's mansion to reopen the investigation.
Qin Ye held her hand: "Don't be nervous."
Yun Si took a deep breath and nodded.
I wasn't nervous, just a little excited.
The carriage arrived at Dali Temple, and Yun Si followed Qin Ye into the main hall.
When the presiding judge read out the verdict and declared the Yun family innocent, tears welled up in her eyes.
Qin Ye silently held her hand and gently wiped away the tears on her face with his fingertips.
"Father, Mother, Brother, Sister-in-law..."
Holding the documents, Yun Si murmured softly, "You have finally been exonerated and can finally go home!"
The afternoon sun was shining brightly, and Qin Ye personally drove her to the former site of the Marquis's mansion.
Amidst the charred ruins, the Su family had been waiting for quite some time.
Dozens of craftsmen lined up neatly, with the oldest master craftsman stepping forward holding brand-new blueprints.
"Si'er".
With reddened eyes, Third Master Su handed over the key: "You can open the seal yourself."
Yun Si's hands trembled slightly as she took the key and walked towards the mottled door.
The seal swayed gently in the wind. She took a deep breath and ripped it off abruptly.
"boom!"
As the first piece of rotten wood was removed, long-awaited sunlight streamed into the abandoned courtyard.
Yun Si seemed to see the laughter and joy of the past resurfacing on these ruins.
"This is where we will restore my father's study."
Pointing to the blueprints, she told the craftsman her ideas: "The window frames should be carved with bamboo patterns, there are mechanisms and secret rooms here, and rooms over here..."
Qin Ye stood behind her, his gaze gentle.
Yun Si discussed the matter with the craftsmen for over an hour, during which Qin Ye waited patiently without urging her in the slightest.
After making her last request, Qin Ye carefully handed her a water bag.
"Are you thirsty? Have some water."
Yun Si hadn't spoken so much at once in a long time. The sun was very strong today, and she was indeed hot and thirsty, but she didn't feel tired at all and was full of joy.
"Qin Ye."
After drinking the water, she happily nestled into his arms like a little woman, temporarily forgetting all her troubles.
"Won't it be too late?"
She looked up at him, her eyes sparkling: "When are Father and Mother coming back? Rebuilding the Marquis's mansion will take at least a month or two. Otherwise, why don't they stay at our Prince's mansion after they return? Is that alright?"
Qin Ye reached out and pinched her nose, his eyes filled with tenderness and affection: "What do you think? Is there even a need to ask?"
"Then let's go back. I need to write to my parents right away and tell them to come back soon."
"good."
The two boarded the carriage and headed towards Prince Xiao's residence.
Yun Si asked him, "Aren't you busy this afternoon?"
"Yes, I finished my work this morning, so I don't need to go today."
"That's perfect. Lin Shuyan has already given me the letters between Di Long and the Northern Yan spies. Take a look when you get back and see if you can convict Di Long."
Have you seen it?
"I left in a hurry and didn't look."
"Then let's watch it together when we get back."
Yun Si was very pleased with Qin Ye's attitude of not hiding anything from her or being wary of her.
As soon as the carriage arrived at the gate of the Prince's Mansion, Mu Ze was waiting there.
"Your Highness, something has happened in the palace!"
"What's the matter that you're in such a panic?"
"A report just came from the palace that His Majesty was attacked in the Imperial Garden! Three assassins attacked suddenly. At the time, His Majesty was only accompanied by the chief eunuch. Fortunately, Prince Lin, who was passing by to pay his respects, took a fatal blow for His Majesty. The assassins have now been captured by the Imperial Guards, but Prince Lin..."
"How is His Majesty?" Yun Si also got out of the carriage, her heart tightening.
"His Majesty has suffered some minor injuries, nothing serious, but Prince Lin's injuries are too severe, and the imperial physicians are trying to save him; his condition is critical."
Qin Ye made a decisive decision: "Enter the palace."
He turned to look at Yun Si, his gaze serious: "Take the medicine chest and come with me to the palace."
Yun Si nodded and immediately asked Lan Xin to fetch the medicine box. The two of them then hurried to the palace.
The bloodstains in the Imperial Garden were still wet. Emperor Jiaqing sat on the hastily moved dragon throne, his face ashen. When Qin Ye and Yun Si arrived, he said in a deep voice, "Qin Ye, you've come at the right time. You must thoroughly investigate this matter!"
He pointed to the warm pavilion not far away: "Prince Lin is still inside."
Yun Si didn't dare to say anything and followed the palace servants into the warm pavilion.
The Prince of Lin lay on the soft couch, a broken blade protruding from his chest, his clothes stained with blood, and his breath was so faint that he was almost invisible.
Several imperial physicians surrounded him, sweating profusely with anxiety.
Princess Lin knelt by the bed, weeping so bitterly that she was almost heartbroken.
"How is it?" Yun Si asked softly.
The head imperial physician shook his head, his voice trembling: "His heart has been damaged, and he has lost too much blood; there is no hope of recovery..."
Yun Si stood aside and observed for a moment.
Such a serious injury cannot be faked.
She didn't want to reveal her medical skills unless absolutely necessary.
King Korin...
To save or not to save?
Just as he was hesitating, the Prince Lin on the bed suddenly choked on a mouthful of blood, his eyelashes trembled and then he fell silent.
The imperial physicians all shook their heads and retreated.
Princess Lin fainted immediately.
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