206: Chapter 206 Yi Rong's Suggestion

Chapter 206 Yi Rong's Suggestion

"Did you confirm it?" Liu Yeyin asked the black-clothed man who suddenly appear in the room. They are currently inside Xing Baihe's inner chamber with Liu Yeyin's hand pressing on Xing Baihe's pulse while the other hand is putting pressure on her various acupoints to regulate her chaotic internal energy.1

Earlier that day, Xing Baihe who just recovered from another serious backlash from practicing Gu, suddenly had an emotional outburst. This caused her internal energy to turn chaotic once again and Liu Yeyin had to step in herself since the other Liu clan members' skills is not enough. Luckily this time Xing Baihe didn't fall into a coma. However, her body remains unstable due to her emotion still fluctuating.

When Liu Yeyin investigated, she learned that one of Xing Baihe's servants reported about Right Prime Minister Han's predicament and how the primary suspect is the fifth prince. This news set Xing Baihe off.

This upset Liu Yeyin even more. Her disappointment towards this sister-in-law of hers has been brewing since she started using Gu poison recklessly. Now Xing Baihe is suffering from one backlash to another. Even her emotions become erratic. Especially when it comes to the fifth prince.

And it seems that although Xing Baihe's control over Feng Jun Yun's mind becomes stronger, with her health deteriorating as proof, some things didn't go as she hoped they would. Because although it seems like he has romantic feelings for her, his obsession with the throne of the emperor prevails more. Yes, it is also Xing Baihe's command. But his love is what she wanted the most. Unfortunately, it seems like despite sacrificing her life span, she still couldn't get his love.

"It is confirmed, my lady. It was the same poison we lost." The black-clothed man reported.

Liu Yeyin's brows knitted together upon hearing the report. It would be a lie if she said she is not bothered by the sudden turn of events. She knew long ago that people are lurking around and messing with her plans, but she never took them seriously. So this sudden move caught her off guard. To think they would use the poison they took from their failed set-up of the sixth prince and poison the right prime minister, whom she assumed was those people's ally or at least on their side.

While Liu Yeyin is contemplating how to resolve the current situation, Yi Rong arrived the way the other Liu clan member did. Although he is currently the head imperial doctor so visiting an ill concubine is not a bad thing, he still decided to sneakily enter the imperial noble concubine's palace because Liu Yeyin thought it would not be advantageous for them if other people knew that Xing Baihe is not in good health. After all, they are still aiming for Xing Baihe to become the empress. And revealing her being ill would hinder that plan.

Yi Rong also heard the news about the right prime minister's poisoning. He didn't wait for their mistress' summon and went to find her on his own to receive any instruction.

When Liu Yeyin noticed Yi Rong's arrival, uncharacteristically, she for the first time as long as Yi Rong can remember asked for his opinion. "I assume you heard the news already. The poison was ours. What do you think?" She said calmly. But Yi Rong knew she is far from calm. Her being open to suggestions is one giveaway. For someone who always has everything in her control, this sudden setback is a huge blow to her ego.

This realization for some reason became a ray of hope in Yi Rong's eyes. Having a competent master to serve, it is inevitable that as a subordinate, Yi Rong felt inadequate. That is why he desperately tried to improve himself. That is also why he accepted Gu Lian as an apprentice in order to learn her skills.

Now, being asked for suggestions, Yi Rong decided to handle the matter himself to prove his value. "I am certain that the fifth prince will ask me to check on the right prime minister. I suggest curing him." He said.

Liu Yeyin raises her eyebrows in interest in hearing Yi Rong's proposition. She steered in her seat and faced him indicating that he has her full attention. With this affirmation, he continued stating his plan and the reason behind it. "The way I see it, the other party's purpose is to either clear the sixth prince's name or frame the fifth prince up. The possibility of both is also high. If the right prime minister recovers, they will not achieve any of the possible goals."

Liu Yeyin found Yi Rong's suggestion plausible. If she had been calm, she would with no doubt come up with the same solution herself. Anyway, she has no qualms about patronizing her subordinate from time to time. If it would make them more competent, then it's even better. "That's a good idea. You handle it however you want."

"I will not let you down my lady!" Yi Rong answered enthusiastically.

However, although they have decided on a solution to their current predicament, Liu Yeyin still couldn't rest easy. Before, she was certain that the other party is not a threat since only the people from Qiangdu is worth her concern. But now she can't shake off the idea that there is a possibility that the ones messing up her plans are indeed the people from Qiangdu. The only thing stopping her from making that conclusion is the fact that they didn't stop her for good although they can easily overpower her if they wanted.

While Liu Yeyin is still mulling over the identity of the people sabotaging her plans, the sleeping Xing Baihe gradually opened her eyes. When her sight landed on Liu Yeyin, she couldn't help but let out a sob in a grievance.

Liu Yeyin almost immediately noticed Xing Baihe's movement. She resisted the urge to hurl out a series of curses at her foolish sister-in-law. Instead, she showed a look of concern laced with a bit of disappointment that could arouse a person's guilt. And it did make Xing Baihe feel guilty. She already promised to keep her emotions in check since it's affecting her health. But she couldn't help herself from wanting to know the fifth prince's current situation. And sure enough, after knowing that he is in some kind of trouble, she collapsed from worry.

"Sister-in-law, what should we do? I can't do anything to help Feng Jun Yun anymore. I'm so useless. Are we going to fail?" Xing Baihe sobbed.

"What are you saying? Are you doubting me? It's just a small matter." Liu Yeyin placated albeit in a stern tone and started sharing their plan with Xing Baihe.

After hearing that the problem can be easily solved, Xing Baihe finally calmed down and looked at Liu Yeyin in admiration. She also felt ashamed because she recognized that her reaction is quite uncalled for causing more problems for Liu Yeyin. She can only admit her mistakes and apologize.

"From now on you should stay inside your palace and recuperate properly. Don't mind anything that is happening or might happen outside. Especially pertaining to the fifth prince. Don't inquire anything about him lest your mood becomes unstable once again." Liu Yeyin said as an ultimatum.

Xing Baihe wanted to protest, but a single glare from Liu Yeyin rendered her speechless.

"Do you not trust me? Or are you doubting my capability? Do you look down on me now?" Liu Yeyin started ranting.

Although this is not the first time she was reprimanded, Xing Baihe was never scolded by Liu Yeyin this harshly before so she started to panic. "N-no! I would never do that sister-in-law! I'm sorry, okay."

"If you understand then listen and do what I said!" With that final words, Liu Yeyin stood up and left Xing Baihe's inner chamber with Yi Rong and the others following closely behind her. In her mind, she's thinking that she might really hurt Xing Baihe physically if she hears one more foolish statement from her. Anyway since she's already awake, it means she's fine for now so leaving her alone is the safer option.

Liu Yeyin is about to return to her study with Yi Rong still following her when another black-clothed man appeared and told Yi Rong that a eunuch came to his courtyard. Yi Rong already anticipated it so he excused himself.

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