Even with medication, it was still uncontrollable before.
Some things, if deliberately indulged, would only become more uncontrollable.
Ruan Xi was just like that.
"You!"
The moment Ruan Xi saw Yun Shu, he didn't recognize her at first. Then, in the next moment, he realized. Only Yun Shu's appearance would catch him so off guard, with almost the same entrance style.
He was slightly disheveled because, unlike before, he hadn't been that interested in women lately!
It wasn't the feeling of having to tumble in bed with every beautiful woman he saw.
In short, it was as if his secrets were completely exposed to Yun Shu.
"Um, you all go out," Ruan Xi waved his hand, dismissing the beauties in front of him.
The beauties looked at Yun Shu, who had suddenly appeared. She was reasonably attractive, yet clearly not as beautiful as them. How could she make Young Master Ruan meet him alone?
It was truly strange!
After the beauties left with peculiar glances, Yun Shu walked over and sat beside Ruan Xi.
Ruan Xi, being an exceptionally intelligent person, saw Yun Shu's purpose after a glance around.
"Are you here to see me about Qin Yiqing and Ji Rong's matter?"
Yun Shu hummed and glanced at the extremely expensive fruits on the table and the rich incense filling the room, a setting that easily led to decadent indulgence.
Ruan Xi's eyes flickered and he said, "Ji Rong is getting married. The Ji family chose his wife for him, saying their fate matches Ji Rong's well and can help him return to his peak one day. As for Qin Yiqing, the Ji family believes she is Ji Rong's jinx, one who will cause him to fall from the heavens and have no chance of reaching the peak again. It's likely that someone from the Ji family said many harsh words to Qin Yiqing, so Qin Yiqing left. Ji Rong was also taken back to the Ji family by his family members."
"Then, I'm not entirely sure what specifically happened. Ji Rong is currently preparing for his wedding, and Qin Yiqing seems to have truly parted ways with Ji Rong."
Yun Shu casually picked up a grape from the fruit platter and put it in her mouth. The sweet juice filled her mouth as she seemed to ponder something carefully.
Ruan Xi didn't disturb her.
After some thought, Yun Shu said, "Find a way to send a message to Ji Rong, saying that Qin Yiqing is getting married and her groom is from the capital of the Western Xia Kingdom."
"Qin Yiqing is also getting married?!" Ruan Xi was truly shocked.
What exactly were Qin Yiqing and Ji Rong up to?
Were people who were getting married that easy to find?
Could she find one in the blink of an eye?
"Qin Yiqing told me the news two hours ago. She chose Meng Xiao. You can have your subordinates investigate Meng Xiao to see if he is someone worth entrusting her life to," Yun Shu said.
Ruan Xi's eyes widened. "Is this true?"
He had just thought it was fake news. Qin Yiqing loved Ji Rong so much that it was known throughout the land.
Now, could she really let go of Ji Rong to marry someone else?
"She doesn't seem to be acting out of spite; it seems like she's genuinely getting married," Yun Shu hummed.
The information she received from Ruan Xi was almost the same as what she had heard Qin Yiqing say that night, combined with her own deductions.
At its root was the Ji family's obstruction and Ji Rong's sudden inability to adapt to his changed status, leading him to let go of Qin Yiqing now.
Ruan Xi clicked his tongue twice. "Alright, this matter is mine to handle! I'd like to see who among them will get married first!"
"Hahaha, I'm truly impressed by these two. They've broken up and gotten back together so many times. Let's see who backs down first this time."
Yun Shu looked at the still optimistic Ruan Xi and said softly, "This time is different from before."
Only then did Ruan Xi's playful expression turn serious.
As Yun Shu was about to leave, Ruan Xi quickly said, "Yun Shu, I'm still investigating the matter of the Night King. I've found some clues. Give me a few more days."
Yun Shu paused, then hummed, "If you find any information, you'll be generously rewarded."
Upon hearing the words "generously rewarded," Ruan Xi's eyes lit up. "Generously rewarded?"
Damn it!
Listening to beauties play music.
He was going to investigate the Night King!
...
Meanwhile.
Within the palace.
Zhan Tianye, whom everyone thought was asleep, suddenly opened his eyes.
He got out of bed.
His hand, moving with lightning speed, grabbed a tiny snow-white snake crawling on the ground.
A letter was still tied to the little snake.
This time, Zhan Tianye did not hesitate and directly took the letter from the snake.
When he saw the child-like yet neat handwriting on the letter, his heart trembled slightly.
'Daddy, we know you've forgotten us when you encountered trouble, but we remember you! Daddy, you must work hard, work hard to remember Mommy and us. We've grown up now. If Daddy encounters any difficulties, just let the little snake tell us, and we can also protect Daddy and Mommy!'
Instantly, something that felt both foreign and extremely familiar struck Zhan Tianye.
His heart, which was somewhat cold in the dead of night, seemed to have a burning ember placed within it, igniting in the cold, with the flames gradually growing larger.
'We can also protect Daddy and Mommy...'
This sentence kept echoing in his mind, as if transforming into the child's voice.
Vague figures began to appear.
He suddenly clenched the note.
Then he looked down at the little snake coiled on the ground, trembling slightly. Did they leave it for him?
If they were truly his children, then his children had very peculiar toys and liked playing with snakes?
The little snake let out a mournful cry.
Why did its little master want it to follow this terrifying human!
This human could snap its little neck with a single flick of his finger!
Wuwuwuwu...
Meanwhile.
Three little ones, who were also awake, were whispering amongst themselves.
"Do you think Daddy saw our letter? Will Daddy awaken some memories from our letter?" Zhan Xiaofeng asked with curiosity.
Thinking of how Daddy was harmed by bad people and forgot them, Zhan Xiaofeng felt heartbroken.
He wanted to research a pile of poisons and poison those bad people to death, so they wouldn't bully Daddy anymore.
Yun Xiaojing hummed twice. "It won't be that easy. Daddy's situation might be worse than we think. You should be prepared. Perhaps even if we appear before Daddy, he won't recognize us. But we shouldn't be angry with him; he didn't intentionally forget us."
"Xiao Jing is right. Daddy didn't intentionally not see us, nor did he intentionally forget us. We've all grown up now and can help Daddy and Mommy. Besides, Xiao Jing left the little snake for Daddy. If anything happens, the little snake will come find us," Zhan Xiaoli said with the air of a little adult.
After a period of secret plotting, the three little ones couldn't resist sleep and drifted off.
What they didn't know was that someone was sitting on the roof, listening to their conversation.