Hua Xi Yue's calm expression finally had a hint of shock. She didn't think that Yun Shimo would suffer an internal injury for Tian Ci. This proved that Liu Yaodan was hard to find!
If a normal person came to ask for it, he probably wouldn't make it, right?
Did he really make it for Thousand Day Crimson?
"Young master is wrong. He made it for Tian Ci and also for Thousand Day Crimson. Don't worry, this princess knows what to do." Hua Xi Yue was moved but she couldn't show her gratitude in front of Bing Yi.
Bing Yi looked at her calm expression and couldn't help but get angry. "Hua Xi Yue!
What kind of attitude is this?
His highness paid ten years of his lifespan for you! "
"What kind of attitude is this princess?
Does Young Master need me to devote myself to you in order to repay His Highness?
Why does his highness think so highly of a worldly woman like me?
So, this princess can give you whatever you want. "
Hua Xi Yue held Tian Ci's hand and her tone softened. "This princess will never forget his great kindness. Young master, don't worry."
She didn't want to argue with Bing Yi. She knew that he felt it was unfair for his master so he was so emotional.
Bing Yi looked at Hua Xi Yue and Tian Ci's backs and shook his head helplessly. This woman was really smart. She clearly didn't like his highness but she said his highness didn't like her …
Bing Yi was then sent to the medicine hall by the medicine boy.
Yun Shimo's face was still pale. He was sitting cross-legged and silently healing himself.
When Bing Yi walked in, Yun Shimo opened his eyes and looked at him calmly. "This king told you not to speak carelessly. Did you say something you shouldn't have?"
Bing Yi's body shook. Alright, young master really understood him.
"Yes!"
"Get out yourself and receive fifty strikes!"
Yun Shimo said expressionlessly. He had once warned everyone not to tell Hua Xiyue anything related to concocting pills, but someone like Bing Yi loved her mistress too much, so she would definitely say something.
As expected …
What would that woman think after she found out?
"His highness!
This is your second time making this kind of pill. Is it worth paying such a price for someone you don't know?
That Hua Xi Yue isn't even grateful and her tone is so harsh!
His highness, how can you like a woman like that? "
"Shut up!"
Yun Shimo shouted coldly. Because he was too angry, he coughed again. Bing Yi knelt down in fright. She didn't dare to say anything else in fear of angering Yun Shimo.
"Back off!"
Bing Yi left with a sad face and went to the medicine boy to receive fifty strikes.
Yun Shimo sat there quietly until his face wasn't as pale as before. Then, he slowly stood up and walked out. But when he passed by the cauldron, he remembered how close the girl had been to him …
He thought of that woman who used her soft hands to gently wipe away his cold sweat.
He recalled the anxious expression on that woman's face when she saw the trace of blood at the corner of his lips.
For some reason, Yun Shimo was in a great mood. The corners of his lips curled up slightly, and his face flushed red. His heart was thumping wildly. He hadn't felt this way in a long, long time.
Yun Shimo strolled out of the medicine hall, and the eight apprentices hurriedly came up to him, bringing him water and food.
"Master, why don't you let me refine a Spirit Congealing Pill for Master?" One of the apprentices said respectfully.
Yun Shimo shook his head. "No need."
The eight apprentices looked at each other, and there was a hint of anxiety in their eyes.
Although they were only fifteen or sixteen years old, only five or six years older than Yun Shimo, they were still extremely respectful.
At this time, the apprentice guarding the door hurried over and handed over a long brocade box. "Your Highness, this is from Princess Jinghua's servant, Qiu Yun. She says it's a tonic, and a token of appreciation for Your Highness."
Yun Shimo stilled. He hadn't expected Hua Xiyue to actually give him something. Didn't she not appreciate his kindness?
If it weren't for Tianci, a woman like that wouldn't even be friendly with him, right?
"Open it," Yun Shimo said calmly.
The apprentice opened the long brocade box, and red light instantly filled the air. A sliver of silver light wrapped around the human-shaped red herb. The herb was blooming with a breathtaking blood flower. The petals were beautiful, as if they were alive. Once it opened, it swayed gently towards Yun Shimo.
Everyone gasped.
"Thousand Day Red!"
Although they hadn't seen it before, such a magical herb had an intoxicating fragrance. Coupled with Hua Xiyue's Thousand Day Red, they couldn't help but think of it.
Yun Shimo looked at the Thousand Day Red quietly. A strange light shone in his eyes.
He smiled.
The apprentices stared at their master, dumbfounded. The Nan Duke … seemed to be smiling for the first time!
"Take it."
"Yes!"
The apprentice said respectfully. Yun Shimo had already stood up and walked towards his room. Although he was a little tired, it seemed that Yun Shimo was full of energy.
His Highness … seemed to be very happy!
Was he happy for the Thousand Day Red, or was he happy for that woman's kindness?
…
That night, the Hua Manor was extremely lively.
Because Hua Xiyue had won first place and defeated Princess Mingzhu in one move, everyone in the capital had changed their opinion of her.
The old madam was overjoyed. Although she was not too happy that Hua Mengshi had retreated without a fight, she thought that if Hua Mengshi had insisted on going on stage, the two women would have killed each other.
She was in a good mood. The old madam asked the chef to hold a family banquet. Because of Second Madam's embezzlement, the old madam asked the chef to reduce the number of dishes. Second Madam, Third Madam, and the others had not eaten delicacies for a long time.
That night, the old madam asked the chef to hold a family banquet. Everyone was in a good mood.
While the banquet was being prepared, the old madam suddenly received a report from the doorman. "Old madam, the young master of the Ouyang family, Ouyang Youche, is here to see you!
The master of the Baili family, Baili Yan, is here with his son. The master of the Xia family, Xia Yuan, is here with his son. The master of the Liu family, Liu Mo, is here with his young master. The master of the Ji family, the young master, and the young mistress are here! "
Everyone was chatting in the hall when the medicine boy suddenly reported a long list of names. Everyone was so shocked that they were dumbfounded.
These families were all famous families in the Chang Jing Country. There were two large medicinal families, two large merchant families, and so on. These people were very powerful. Normal officials would give way to them!
But now, they were all here at the same time. How could they not be shocked?
Hua Mengshi sat there and secretly glanced at Hua Xiyue. The hatred and jealousy in her heart were endless!
Hua Xiyue had completely overshadowed her!
Hateful, sad, and infuriating!
Hua Mengshi secretly clenched her fists. However, Second Madam glared at her and coughed. Only then did Hua Mengshi slowly loosen her fists.
Hua Xiaoyi was straightforward. She couldn't help but stand up. "Big Sister, you're amazing. Even the large families are here!
Hmph, didn't you hide so well just to defeat Second Sister? "
When Third Madam heard this, she was so angry that she fiercely pinched Hua Xiaoyi's face. "You damned girl, how can you say that? Quickly apologize to Old Madam and Eldest Miss!"
Hua Xiaoyi was so angry that she snorted. Hua Xiyue glanced at her indifferently. "Third Sister, when the honored guests arrive, it's better if you don't say anything. Otherwise, people will secretly say that our Hua family's concubine daughter has no manners."
Old Madam's expression was also extremely ugly. She fiercely slammed the table. "Someone, send Third Miss back to the courtyard. She won't be attending the family banquet tonight. Otherwise, people will see our Hua family as a joke!"
When Old Madam said this, Hua Xiaoyi was so frightened that she repeatedly begged for mercy. However, Old Madam had already made a decision. Hua Xiaoyi was dragged out of the hall by Third Madam.
In a short while, the Patriarchs of the large families were invited in. Old Madam and the others stood up and greeted these people with smiles.
Hua Xiyue's eyes were clear. She indifferently looked at the person who walked in.
The first person to walk in was the Ouyang family's young master, Ouyang Youche. He looked talented, elegant, and handsome, but his eyes were filled with melancholy.
Hua Xiyue had heard of Ouyang Youche's great name. It was said that he was a genius Qi Master. He had reached the peak of Numinous Sky at the age of twelve. It was unknown what level he was at now.
The Emperor had also thought of ways to curry favor with the Ouyang family.
Unfortunately, the Ouyang family wasn't that close to the imperial family. Although they allowed Ouyang Youche to become the nominal heir of the imperial family, he didn't have any position in the imperial palace. In other words, he was a typical situation of occupying a latrine but not taking a shit.
Now, this youth was in front of them, but he was like a youth suffering from lovesickness. His eyes were filled with melancholy.
The second person was the Xia family's Patriarch, Xia Yuan. He brought his son, Xia Xia, to visit. Xia Yuan was nearly fifty years old, but he was a fair and chubby little old man. It seemed like he was living a very good life.
Xia Xia was a fourteen or fifteen year old youth. He looked delicate and pretty, like the big boy next door.
The third person was the Baili family's Baili Yan. He brought his son, Baili Nan, to visit.
Baili Yan was nearly forty years old, while Baili Nan was about twenty years old. He was handsome and had a gentle smile. His temperament was similar to Ji Feng's.
The fourth person was the Liu family's Patriarch, Liu Mo. He brought Liu Shaoming to visit. The Liu family was the empress's maternal family. Although Liu Mo didn't have any position in the imperial court, his power in the capital was the top of the four families.
The Xia family and the Ouyang family were both herbalists. The Liu family operated the largest intermediary organization for Qi Masters in the country.
In other words, if the government needed Qi Masters, they could go to the intermediary organization to hire Qi Masters.
The Liu family had the most Qi Master families in the country. Their power was terrifying and could almost rival the imperial family.
Although the Liu family's power grew day by day, and Emperor Changlong felt uneasy, he didn't dare to openly oppose them.
For many years, Emperor Changlong had been dissatisfied with the empress, and also dissatisfied with the Liu family's arrogant and unreasonable behavior. The Liu family even allowed some high-level Qi Masters to do whatever they wanted. Although everyone in the capital complained, they couldn't.
After all, the outcome of offending a Qi Master was very tragic.
Liu Mo had a respectful expression, but Liu Shaoming looked at Hua Xiyue coldly. A trace of disgust appeared in his eyes.
Xia Xia was also disgusted by Hua Xiyue like Liu Shaoming.
Hua Xiyue was slightly stunned. She didn't understand why these two people had such ill intentions.