Traveling through the Poisonous Concubine

Chapter 197 The Prime Minister's Plot

The morning sunshine was particularly comfortable. Yun Yuxi did aerobic exercise as usual. Several maids in Nuanyu Pavilion followed suit. As a result, every morning in Nuanyu Pavilion became a beautiful scenery.

Yan Wuque listened to Yun Yuxi singing "Three circles to the left, three circles to the right, twist your neck..." Although he didn't know where this little woman got the lyrics, he still smiled dotingly.

"Princess, the carriage is ready," Chi Yan said in a flattering manner.

Yun Yuxi said jokingly, "Oh, you are becoming more and more discerning. I asked Banxia to give you the money you gave me last time. Don't spend it carelessly, save it for marrying a wife in the future."

When Banxia heard that Chi Yan was going to get married, she felt sad and lost for some reason.

Chi Yan was so happy that he quickly expressed his gratitude.

Yun Yuxi saw Banxia's disappointment and thought to herself, "It seems I have to add fuel to the fire. Otherwise, Banxia, ​​that wooden man, will probably make Chiyan anxious to death."

Yun Yuxi suddenly felt that it was too late to keep a girl when she grew up.

The prime minister, who had just returned from court, was about to go out to a brothel to drink. He heard that a new girl had come to the brothel, so how could the prime minister, an old pervert, not go and patronize her?

The butler came and said, "Master, the Regent and the second young lady are here. They are right at the gate of the mansion. Please go out to greet them."

"They are coming. Come on, follow me to welcome them," the prime minister said excitedly.

Soon the prime minister arrived at the gate of the mansion, bowed with a fawning look on his face, and welcomed the two men in.

When Liu got the news, she also hurried to the flower hall. She knew clearly that Yun Yuxi now had an extraordinary status and was the Protector of the Country County Lady personally appointed by the Emperor, so she had to pay her respects.

"Greetings, Your Majesty. Princess Huguo." Liu bowed respectfully and quickly ordered the maid to serve tea.

Liu hated Yun Yuxi for ruining her daughter Yun Ruyu, and she wished she could tear Yun Yuxi into pieces, but she had to keep a smile on her face so no one could see it, which really put Liu in a difficult position.

"Yu'er. How come you have time to come to the Prime Minister's residence today? I just received news that your eldest sister is going to return home today. You and the prince can stay and have a simple meal before leaving," said the Prime Minister with a smile on his face.

"Okay, father will arrange it," Yun Yuxi was worried that she had no excuse to stay.

"Yu'er, you and the prince sit for a while. I'll go to the study to get something and give it to you," the prime minister said and made a gesture to Liu.

Liu quickly followed the Prime Minister's steps.

"Liu'er, quickly send someone to the Second Prince's residence to inform Yan'er that she will be returning home today. Make sure the Second Prince comes back with her. Do you understand?"

"Master, isn't the return visit scheduled for tomorrow? You know Yan'er doesn't like Yu girl, wouldn't it just cause trouble if she came back?" Liu asked with some confusion.

"That's really a woman's opinion. If the Second Prince can get the support of the Regent, wouldn't it increase his chances of success if he is appointed as the Prince Regent? Who in Kyoto is more powerful than the Regent?"

Liu understood what was going on, so she hurriedly made arrangements. She was even more excited, as if Yun Ruyan had become the mother of the country.

Soon the Prime Minister returned to the hall holding a long box and said with a smile:

"Your Majesty, I got a sword. Take a look at it. If you like it, keep it. I prepared it especially for you."

"Dad, I haven't seen Chu Dai for a long time. I'm going to sit in Aunt Lan's yard for a while. Your Highness, you and Dad can watch the sword."

"Go, let Yuelan accompany you," Yan Wuque said with a smile, and the prime minister immediately arranged for a maid to lead Yun Yuxi.

Liu was busy arranging for Yun Ruyan to return home and had no idea where Yun Yuxi had gone.

In Jinglan Garden, Aunt Lan was waiting for Yun Yuxi anxiously with a pale face, and Yun Chudai was even more worried that Yun Yuxi would not come.

Just then, the maid came to report that the Regent Princess had arrived. Aunt Lan struggled to get up and prepared to pay her respects to Yun Yuxi.

Yun Yuxi arranged for Yuelan to guard the door, quickly pressed Aunt Lan onto the bed and said, "Aunt, just lie down. No need to be polite. Chudai, go get some hot water and cook some porridge for Aunt. I'll treat Aunt first."

When Aunt Lan saw Yun Yuxi sending Yun Chudai away, she knew that if she couldn't come up with an answer that would satisfy Yun Yuxi, she would have no chance of getting Yun Yuxi to save her.

Yun Yuxi looked at Aunt Lan. She was no longer as pretty as before. She was tortured by illness and looked like a withered woman. Her eyes were bloodshot and her eye sockets were sunken. She looked like she would die at any time.

Yun Yuxi quickly took out a porcelain bottle from her sleeve pocket, opened the stopper, and fed the spiritual spring water that she had prepared in advance to Aunt Lan, whose lips were chapped.

The spiritual spring nourished Aunt Lan, and she felt that she was finally alive. She sat up, leaned against the head of the bed, and tremblingly took out a jade pendant from her arms.

Yun Yuxi's eyes welled up when she saw the jade pendant for the first time. The vivid and lifelike fox pattern on it was simply incomparable to the jade pendant she had obtained. She knew clearly that the one in Aunt Lan's hand was the one that belonged to her mother.

"Here you go," Aunt Lan felt her throat was very sore, so she took another sip of the spiritual spring water in the porcelain bottle, and her pain improved.

"Second Miss, that year your jade pendant was cheated away by the eldest lady. The eldest lady was playing in the garden of the mansion and lost the jade pendant. I picked it up. In the early years, I saw that the lady treasured this jade pendant very much, so I spent money to let the maidservant around her to make an identical jade pendant for her.

The eldest lady cried for a few days, so I quietly threw the fake jade pendant back to a hidden place in the garden, where it was picked up by the lady's servants. Your mother has been kind to me, so I hope to return her jade pendant to you or your in-laws one day."

Aunt Lan coughed violently, and soon the handkerchief covering her mouth was stained with blood.

"Thank you, aunt. I will treat you first. I want to know everything about mother and everything you know."

"I have a favor to ask of you, Miss Second. As long as you agree to it, even death will be enough for me."

Yun Yuxi knew that if he did not agree to Aunt Lan, it would be difficult to persuade her to talk. She was eager to know about her mother and the Mu family. He understood that Aunt Lan had been favored in the past and must have known a lot from the Prime Minister.

Yun Yuxi took a deep breath and said, "Auntie Lan, I need to know what's going on before I can confirm whether I can agree to it. If you trust me, tell me."

Aunt Lan knew that she might not have much time left, and only Yun Yuxi could save her and protect her children.

"Second Miss, please protect Chu Dai and her brother from now on. You know that Liu is a ruthless person and will definitely not tolerate them. I'm afraid I don't have much time left."

Cough cough cough, Aunt Lan coughed again. Yun Yuxi gave Aunt Lan some medicine, and Aunt Lan felt much better, so she continued.

"Chu Dai has reached the age of marriage, but I'm afraid that Liu will make trouble. After all, your half-brother is a boy, and your father will still protect him a little, but Chu Dai is afraid that..."

Yun Yuxi looked at Aunt Lan seriously and said:

"Don't worry, Auntie. I'll ask the prince to put pressure on my father to make sure Liu doesn't do anything wrong. As for Haoxuan, don't worry, he's my brother. As long as he's capable, he'll become your disciple."

Aunt Lan was finally relieved after getting Yun Yuxi's promise.