She knew Qiao Fan would not speak, for she wanted to protect Ye Wu Yun, so some things could only be buried in her heart. If she spoke, Ye Wu Yun might be in danger, and Qiao Fan would never do such a thing.
Ye Wu Yun started, sobering up, and a weak, pale smile appeared on his exquisite features.
"Thank you, Leng Yue, thank you for curing Qiao Fan's illness and saving her life."
"No need for thanks, but you must promise me one thing."
"Alright, tell me," Ye Wu Yun thought nothing of it. Seeing Leng Yue's loyalty and his pure heart, he would agree to anything.
"Just say that you sent people to protect Qiao Fan. I don't want the people in the palace to know that I have someone behind me."
Yun Xiao finished speaking, stood up, and then spoke calmly, "Don't say Qiao Fan is awake, otherwise her life will not be guaranteed. Take her out of the palace."
"Okay."
At this time, Ye Wu Yun couldn't think of any reason to refuse such an arrangement.
However, he was still very curious that Leng Yue had such powerful experts around him. He had fought with these two before and knew that their skills were indeed extraordinary. He really didn't know their background.
Ye Wu Yun's long, narrow phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, his pupils showing unfathomable waves, deep and mysterious, as he swept over them lightly.
A coldness spread across Yun Xiao's handsome and refined face, and he spoke coldly, "Why aren't you taking her away yet?"
"Mhm."
Ye Wu Yun rose in response, reached out, and wiped away Qiao Fan. Qiao Fan was a little unwilling and turned to say, "Young Master Leng, don't forget what I said."
It seemed she still wanted to be Young Master Yun Xiao's maid and didn't want to stay by Ye Wu Yun's side.
However, she knew it was impossible for now. Firstly, the people in the shadows would still target her, and secondly, staying in the palace would only cause trouble for Young Master Leng Yue. So, she left with Ye Wu Yun.
When Ye Wu Yun left, the sky was already bright. He took Qiao Fan to Chang Xin Palace and questioned his aunt, the Empress Dowager, about why there were people from Chang Xin Palace among the assassins.
The Empress Dowager was greatly shocked and cursed Jia Ye for her audacity. When she finally learned that Jia Ye had been killed, she felt a moment of pain, but showed no outward emotion.
Ye Wu Yun took Qiao Fan away from the imperial palace. The Empress Dowager knew that Qiao Fan was still foolish, so she did not make things difficult for them and approved their request to leave the palace.
As soon as they left, she flew into a furious rage within Chang Xin Palace.
The bodies of the assassins in Qing Feng Pavilion were dealt with by the guards. Soon, the news was reported to Emperor Shang Guan Yao. As soon as the Emperor finished his morning court, he rushed over, appearing very concerned about Yun Xiao.
"Is Leng Yue alright?"
Yun Xiao had a bitter face, full of alarm, and spoke nervously.
"Your Majesty, Leng Yue should return to the medical clinic. This palace is too terrifying. Someone actually dares to kill people in the imperial palace. Oh, right, I heard that one of the assassins was actually someone from the Empress Dowager's side, a palace maid named Jia Ye."
"What? How could this happen?"
Shang Guan Yao frowned, somewhat incredulously. Why would Jia Ye come to Qing Feng Pavilion to kill someone? Did his mother want to kill Leng Yue? What had he done to offend her now? His eyes were extremely cold but hidden. He looked up at Yun Xiao and asked with concern.
"Are you alright?"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty," Yun Xiao was momentarily stunned, wondering what this man meant by showing concern.
"Mhm, it's good that you're alright. I have other matters to attend to," Shang Guan Yao stood up, eager to see what his mother was planning.
She was willing for this person to enter the palace, so why did she send people to kill him? Perhaps she meant to kill that maid from the Ye Residence. Shang Guan Yao's pupils flashed. What was so important about that little maid that his mother had to take action?
Shang Guan Yao was puzzled and about to seek an answer, so he ignored Yun Xiao.
But Yun Xiao wanted to leave the palace. He quickly called out, "Your Majesty, Leng Yue wishes to return to the medical clinic. I request Your Majesty's permission."
Shang Guan Yao was taken aback for a moment, then waved his hand, "Wait a bit longer. There's no rush."
After speaking, he waved his hand and left, followed by Xiao Ting Zi who had just arrived, and other eunuchs. They swept away in a grand procession.
Yun Xiao stared coldly out the door with a dark expression and casually called for Wan Wan.
"Has anything happened in the palace recently?"
Wan Wan stood elegantly, like a rare jade orchid, moving like a startled rabbit, and still as a virgin. Now she had cultivated herself and become a shrewd person.
"Reporting to my lord, the situation in the palace is as follows: Consort Gui is behaving herself and staying in Qian Lan Palace, not stepping out of her doors. Consort Zhao of Zhong De Palace suddenly had a stomachache the night before last. The imperial physicians rushed over and tried their best to save the fetus, but the physicians said the fetus was in danger. However, the Emperor has already issued an imperial decree to protect the fetus at all costs."
Wan Wan stopped speaking. Yun Xiao slowly turned around and leaned casually on a couch by the side of the room, saying softly, "Is that all?"
"Yes, my lord, what else do you want to hear?"
"What about the movements of others?"
She reached out and played with her fingers, her delicate white fingers long and slender, smooth as jade, free and unrestrained, her posture languid, like a secluded orchid in a valley, standing by the abyss, charming and unrestrained.
"Consort Xian and Consort Shu Yuan have a very good relationship and are said to be like sisters. Everyone else in the other palaces is very quiet."
Is it quiet? Xiao smiled twice. Interesting. The two rivals, Consort Xian and Consort Shu Yuan, are getting along harmoniously and have become like sisters. This means they have become smarter and are presenting a united front against Yan Ling, right?
And the child in Zhong De Palace, it is likely that it cannot be kept. In the end, it will at most result in several imperial physicians being killed.
Since ancient times, emperors have been heartless. As for Consort Zhao's child, the women in the harem are probably jealous, which is why they are watching Yan Ling deal with that child. Only the Emperor is kept in the dark. It's really funny, interesting.
Yun Xiao smiled happily. It seemed that the waters in this palace were getting murkier and murkier...
The room was very quiet. Yun Xiao closed his eyes casually. A gentle breeze blew in from the half-open window lattices, causing the light-colored gauze with dark floral patterns to flutter. The person on the soft couch comfortably closed their eyes, looking languid and at ease.
His dark, cloud-like hair cascaded freely onto the brocade cushion. His long eyelashes cast shadows on his dazzling pupils. His handsome face was ethereal, and a fleeting glance made it impossible to look away.
The sound of light footsteps indicated that the visitor was a woman. She walked around from behind the screen and spoke respectfully, "Reporting to Young Master Leng Yue, Consort Xian wishes to see you."
Consort Xian?
Wan Wan glanced unobtrusively at her master lying on the soft couch. She saw that her eyes were still closed, and she casually waved her hand, "Let her go to the flower hall."
After the little maid left, she slowly opened her eyes, a dismissive smile curving her lips.
Consort Xian can't sit still anymore? Is it because she's curious why the Emperor isn't visiting the harem and favoring his consorts? Does she need to confirm it from her mouth? These poor women.