Chapter 56 These tender words were written by Qin Ye for her.
Yun Si scooped it in from outside and placed it on the table inside the house. She then took out the fine millet she had prepared in advance and fed it to the animal.
"Good maple leaves, traveling day and night must be exhausting. Here, have something to eat to replenish your energy."
Maple Leaf glanced at Yun Si with a slightly smug look in her beady black eyes.
It stretched its pointed red tassel towards Yun Si.
Yun Si understood and immediately reached out to catch the rolled-up letter from its mouth.
Then, the maple leaf raised its proud head and began to eat with relish.
Yun Si unfolded the letter, which contained only two sentences.
The handwriting on the letter was vigorous and powerful, with strokes as sharp as a knife.
The gentle breeze, unaware of the emotions swirling in my heart, secretly infuses its lingering warmth into the traces of my dreams.
The ink spreads slightly here, as if the writer paused for a moment.
It was only written later.
【Though the journey is fraught with peril, Yun Si, do you know that only a wisp of longing in your heart is truly hard to suppress?】
Yun Si's fingertips trembled, and the edge of the letter was pinched into fine creases.
A night breeze suddenly swept through the window, causing the candlelight to flicker.
He was expressing that he missed her so much he couldn't bear it.
Upon reading the letter, Yun Si's breathing suddenly became disordered, and her heart pounded with fear.
However, the letter did not mention whether he was in danger, so it is likely that he wrote the letter before he received the message from Dark Night.
However, it also means that others are safe and sound for the time being and have not encountered any danger.
Yun Si carefully put the letter away.
Exchanging letters in this way, boldly and directly expressing longing and love, could deepen the feelings between each other.
It seems to have a unique flavor.
She needs to think carefully about how to respond.
After thinking for a long time, she finally began to write.
[Though separated by life and death, our vows will never be broken; my longing for you has seeped into my bones, turning to ashes. I only hope that your heart is like mine, that our long-cherished wish will not be in vain. May Your Highness return safely soon.]
After she finished writing, she drew two hearts on the bottom of the letter and strung them together.
Once the ink had dried, Yun Si carefully rolled up the letter, her gaze fixed on the maple leaves, her eyes filled with a gentle smile.
When you're in a good mood, everything seems beautiful.
How can baby maple leaves be so cute?
Even that smug little look in his eyes is incredibly endearing.
Yun Si couldn't help but reach out her finger and gently touch its little red-tassel-like beak.
The little guy turned its head away haughtily, strolled over to the millet and continued pecking at it, only its tail feathers curled up a little higher.
After the maple leaf finished pecking at the last grain of rice, Yun Si gently placed the letter into the maple leaf's mouth.
"You clever little devil, you'll have to work hard again. Be careful on the road."
Maple Leaf tilted its head, fluttered its wings, landed on her shoulder, nuzzled her hair with its little head, then turned and flew to the window frame, quickly disappearing into the night.
Yun Si got up and walked to the window, looking up at the vast night sky.
Thinking of the line, "A wisp of emotion is hardest to suppress," I can hardly believe that such tender words were written for her by Qin Ye.
I didn't sleep a wink all night.
Before dawn, she changed into light shorts and ran two laps around the Prince's mansion to warm up, and then tried practicing a set of Tai Chi.
Those moves and actions may seem simple and soft, but they actually conceal great power.
Yun Si slowly stretched out her arms, as if embracing the moon. Although it was her first time practicing, she felt a strange sense of familiarity, and every movement was as natural as flowing clouds and water.
In the soft light of dawn, her figure traced gentle arcs in the courtyard, her flowing robes creating a faint rustling sound in the wind.
Lansing stood under the eaves with a bowl of hot water, staring in disbelief.
She had never seen such a peculiar kung fu before; it was neither like the sharp moves of a martial arts master nor the fierce fist techniques of a soldier.
It looks soft and slow, yet it seems to possess an indescribable strength.
Yun Si finished her breathing exercise, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
Lanxin went over to wipe her sweat: "My lady, what are you practicing? I don't understand it, but it looks very impressive."
"A skill for strengthening the body and improving health."
Yun Si smiled and looked at her: "If you want to practice, you can practice with me."
"This servant is very stupid and I'm afraid I won't be able to learn it."
Lansing declined.
She should study pharmacology properly and help her master with more work. This stuff looks simple, but it's actually very difficult.
After finishing her boxing practice, Yun Si felt completely refreshed, and even the restlessness she had experienced the previous night had dissipated considerably.
After washing up, she changed into a light purple dress, and only wore the white jade hairpin that Qin Ye had given her in her hair. It was simple and without any other accessories.
Sitting in front of the dressing table, the woman in the bronze mirror had beautiful and charming features, but there was still a slight dark shadow in her eyes.
It's definitely because I didn't sleep well.
"My lord, it's time for breakfast."
Lu Yu delivered breakfast to Yun Si's room and gently reminded her, "Master didn't eat a proper meal yesterday, and she's only just started to feel better. This won't do."
"Um."
Yun Si walked over, sat down, and began to eat slowly.
Have you eaten?
"We've already eaten. A-Wu has eaten two meals already. The head chef said that since A-Wu joined Qiwu Garden, the daily meals at Qiwu Garden have increased by ten people."
As Lu Yu spoke, he couldn't help but laugh, "Luckily, our Prince's Mansion is rich, otherwise we wouldn't be able to afford to support her."
Yun Si raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly, but remained silent.
She didn't quite agree with that.
In her opinion, although A-Wu had a large appetite, capable of eating the equivalent of ten people's worth of food, A-Wu was also very capable.
I'm afraid even ten people wouldn't be able to compare to Ah Wu alone.
After finishing her meal, Yun Si went into the pharmacy.
She had some materials left over from making gloves for Qin Ye last time, so she planned to make herself a set of wristbands.
The silver-threaded wristband conceals a hidden mechanism; a light press will pop out a blade as thin as a cicada's wing. Combined with her feigned fragility, it can kill silently.
"elder sister."
Ah Wu poked her head in from the doorway: "That guy is here."
Who's here?
Yun Si was assembling the mechanism when she heard this and asked a question without looking up.
Ah Wu thought for a long time before coming up with someone's name.
"Night has fallen."
"Tell him to wait for me a moment."
The fact that Anye came to find her probably means there's news from the Dali Temple.
Yun Si moved her hands faster and quickly set up the intricate mechanism. She tested it and found that the blade sprang out incredibly smoothly.
Once it's put away, you can't tell it's a weapon at all.
He gently placed the finished wristband on his wrist, neatly arranged the tools on the table, and then turned and left the pharmacy.
He waited in the dark under the eaves, and when she came out, he bowed and said, "Your subordinate greets Your Highness."
"No need for such formalities."
Yun Si sat down on the stone bench, the morning light filtering through the branches and leaves onto her simple clothes, adding a touch of warmth: "What is it? Speak."
An Ye lowered his eyes and reported.
"This morning, the Dali Temple received correspondence between Third Master Su and the Marquis's residence. The handwriting and seal have been verified and there are no abnormalities. He has been released from the Dali Temple and returned to the Su family. The Jinwu Guard and the people we arranged have all withdrawn, and things are temporarily stable at the Su family's place."
Yun Si gently stroked the silver silk wristband with her fingertips, showing no surprise on her face.
Dillon compromised so readily not only because he genuinely cared about Madam Liu and her son, but also because he believed that Qin Ye had already left the capital, the matter was settled, and there was no point in continuing to detain the Su family.
I believe he will soon stop thinking that way.
"There is one more thing."
An Ye paused, his tone becoming more serious: "His Highness had someone keep an eye on Miss Lin, but just now a subordinate reported that Miss Lin... has disappeared."
Yun Si looked up at him.
He quickly added, "They immediately went to investigate and eventually learned that Miss Lin left the city alone before dawn, carrying her bundle. After leaving the city, she boarded a carriage and her whereabouts are unknown."
Yun Si paused slightly as she picked up her teacup, the steam from the tea obscuring the look in her eyes.
After a moment of silence, she asked, "Which way out of the city?"
"The southwest direction is precisely the route Your Highness took when leaving the capital."
"really."
Yun Si chuckled softly, but the smile didn't reach her eyes: "Ambition can't be hidden. She was still a bit too hasty after all."
"What does the Princess mean?"
An Ye asked, puzzled, "Is there something wrong with Miss Lin?"
He had felt something was off when His Highness had asked him to arrange for someone to keep an eye on Miss Lin.
That's Miss Lin, who took care of His Highness's mother for three years and was well-liked by everyone in the mansion. Could it be that she harbors any ill intentions towards His Highness?
I don't think so.
At most, she just wants to marry His Highness.
An Ye was startled when he thought of this.
I'm afraid the princess won't tolerate her!
This woman can be quite terrifying when she gets jealous; no wonder Miss Lin ran away...
That doesn't make sense. The person watching Miss Lin is His Highness, not the Princess.
Dark Night successfully confused himself.
"fine."
Yun Si had no idea what An Ye was secretly thinking, and she didn't explain much to him about Lin Shuyan.
"Your Highness, should we send someone to pursue them?"
"No need."
He nodded in the darkness.
"If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave."
"Is there any news from His Highness?"
"Not yet, Your Highness. Rest assured, I will report to you immediately as soon as I have any news."
"Um."
Yun Si nodded, and An Ye turned and left.
Ah Wu leaned closer, a hint of gloom appearing on her innocent face.
"Sister, who is that Miss Lin? Did she leave the city to find His Highness? Is she trying to steal him from you?"
She asked several questions in a row, and her words revealed a hint of hostility towards Lin Shuyan.
It felt as if Lin Shuyan had stolen something from her, instead of Yun Si.
"You saw her at the Hundred Flowers Banquet last time."
Yun Si put down her teacup, looked at A Wu, and asked seriously, "A Wu, did you know her before? Last time I felt that your attitude towards her was a little different."
"Have you seen him?"
A look of confusion flashed in Awu's eyes as she tried to recall.
Soon, the image of the woman who had brought her steamed buns came to mind.
Is that woman Miss Lin?
The confusion in A-Wu's eyes turned into bewilderment.
"What's wrong, A-Wu?"
Seeing that her expression was off, Yun Si gently tugged at her hand: "So, you really know Lin Shuyan?"
"elder sister."
A-Wu's expression was conflicted, filled with guilt.
“Miss Lin gave me steamed buns, and I remember her kindness. However, I didn’t eat her food for nothing; I gave her some insects. But if… if she tries to take His Highness from my sister, I will definitely stand by my sister’s side and not be polite to her!”
"insect?"
Yun Si seized on the key phrase: "What kind of insect?"
"Disgusting bugs."
A-Wu's face was full of disgust: "I don't know why I have those bugs. She wanted them, so I gave them to her."
"Is it a deadly insect?"
Was Lin Shuyan's Gu worm given to her by A-Wu?
Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed in Yun Si's mind.
She seemed to have understood something.
No wonder Lin Shuyan suddenly left the palace after Awu was found.
She was afraid of being recognized by A-Wu.
Yun Si straightened her cuffs, sunlight falling on the silver threads on her wrists, creating shimmering light: "Awu, she also brought you food before, will you protect her?"
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