After Yang Cheng left, Qi Rong was about to return to the room when he noticed a figure lingering outside Yunxi Courtyard. Recognizing it as Yu Chengyang, he strode over.
Seeing Qi Rong coming out, Yu Chengyang was first startled, then showed an expression of understanding.
"Your Highness, I'm really sorry."
Yu Chengyang looked guilty and embarrassed. Although he didn't specify what it was about, Qi Rong understood.
Rarely getting angry, Qi Rong reached out and patted Yu Chengyang on the shoulder.
"It's not your fault. But, there must be no second time!"
Yu Chengyang was shocked. He immediately knew this was a warning from Qi Rong.
"I understand. I've severely admonished Xueming. She's caught a bad cold and realizes her mistake."
If he hadn't accidentally heard the conversation between his sister and the maid Juan'er and then privately interrogated Juan'er, he would never have expected that his usually smart sister could be so muddle - headed!
Not only did she frame others out of jealousy, but she also risked her own safety. In the end, all her efforts were in vain!
The feelings between men and women were really terrifying, like a raging flood, devouring people's hearts and reason, making them lose themselves. He couldn't avoid them fast enough!
"How is the princess?"
Although he didn't know Yunxi's situation, he had heard that she was in poor health. Thinking of her fainting that afternoon, especially after learning that it was caused by his sister, he couldn't help but feel guilty.
"She's asleep. There's nothing serious."
Qi Rong looked calm and didn't tell Yu Chengyang what the doctor had just said.
Because for some things, if others knew too much, it would be a threat to Yunxi.
To prevent someone from using Yunxi's heart disease to harm her, he had to hide this secret. Even the doctor had been warned by Qi Rong to keep his mouth shut.
Otherwise, he would lose his life!
"That's good."
Yu Chengyang secretly let out a sigh of relief. Since he knew that Yunxi was the apple of Qi Rong's eye, if anything happened to Yunxi, his sister would also be implicated.
Suddenly remembering something, Yu Chengyang said with a hesitant look on his face.
"Your Highness, don't you have any feelings for Xueming at all?"
If it weren't for his sister, he definitely wouldn't have asked this question. But after knowing how persistent his sister was towards Qi Rong, he couldn't really turn a blind eye or a deaf ear.
Because he was worried that if one day his sister couldn't marry Qi Rong, would she do something even more crazy?
He didn't want to watch his sister fall into the abyss step by step without being able to do anything!
Hearing Yu Chengyang's words, Qi Rong just raised his eyebrows without answering. But Yu Chengyang already understood his meaning, and his heart sank.
"I know. I'll find a way to make Xueming give up."
Thinking of the tense situation between Yunxi and Qi Rong that day, Yu Chengyang paused for a moment and sincerely advised like a friend.
"You and the princess should also make up. Don't let misunderstandings drag on. Just explain them clearly. I'm leaving."
After saying that, Yu Chengyang turned around and left. Qi Rong stared fixedly at Yu Chengyang's back and said in a deep voice.
"Chengyang! If I were you, I wouldn't marry the daughter of the Li family. Ask your father to think it over clearly!"
The situation in the court was changing rapidly. Although the Li family seemed to be at the height of their power now, prosperity would surely be followed by decline! The ambitious intention of the Duke of Xun had already been noticed by the emperor. Before long, the Li family would decline.
When the tree falls, everyone will push. Once someone is involved with the Li family, they will surely suffer!
Although Yu Chengyang and he kept their distance due to their different statuses, they were childhood playmates after all. Even though his ability was limited, he had often offered help when Qi Rong was in trouble.
For Yu Chengyang's sincere heart, he could tolerate Yu Xueming's mischief under his nose and secretly protect the Yu family when weighing the forces.
But that wasn't enough. As long as the Grand Tutor Yu was determined to participate in the fight for imperial power, he would ultimately find it difficult to stay out of trouble!
Yu Chengyang paused slightly. A smile appeared on his handsome face. He looked back at Qi Rong with a clear look in his eyes.
"I know what to do. Your Highness just focus on your own business. Don't worry about other things!"
After saying that, Yu Chengyang left without looking back.
Early the next morning, Yunxi slowly woke up from her sleep. She casually reached out her hand, and it seemed that there was still someone's body heat beside her.
She frowned tightly. Her limbs felt as if they were tied with stones and were extremely heavy. She didn't want to move at all while lying in bed.
"Miss, are you awake?"
Honglu came in with a bowl of medicinal soup. Seeing Yunxi awake, she immediately showed a happy smile.
"I'll go and tell His Highness!"
Thinking that His Highness had stayed with the miss all night and had dark circles under his eyes when he left early in the morning. If he knew that the miss was awake, he would surely be very happy, and then he and her miss would reconcile!
Honglu was about to go out when Yunxi quickly called her.
"Wait, Honglu. Don't go!"
Right now, the person she least wanted to see was Qi Rong because she was afraid that she couldn't hold back her hatred for him!
"Miss, I know you blame His Highness because of the matter of your father. But before the matter is clarified, you may have misunderstood His Highness."
In that situation, as soon as Yunxi heard that her father was in trouble, she instinctively pointed the finger at Qi Rong.
Honglu was worried that it was just angry words that Qi Rong said because he was angry that the miss didn't explain anything about Yu Xueming's framing and was even indifferent to their feelings!
"Moreover, if it was really His Highness who framed your father, as long as you can put down your pride and sincerely plead with him. I believe that with His Highness's love for you, he will surely change his mind. Then, your father will be saved."
Honglu thought things very simply, and she was also convinced that the Prince of Xian would change because of the miss's plea. However, Yunxi didn't think so.
"It's impossible."
"Honglu, you don't know how much Qi Rong hates my father. Although he treats me differently, he has never given up his opposition to my father!"
So, she thought that once Qi Rong made a decision, he would never change it easily because of anyone.
Moreover, she didn't think that she was so important in Qi Rong's heart that she could sway his decision!
"The most urgent thing is that we should return to the capital as soon as possible!"
Thinking of this, Yunxi propped up her tired body and sat up, immediately instructing Honglu to pack their luggage.
"Miss, your body hasn't recovered yet. You'll be exhausted by the long journey."
Watching Yunxi put things into the bag one by one, Honglu advised from the side.
"Besides, if His Highness knows, he definitely won't let you leave Lingchuan!"
You know, in order to keep her miss in Lingchuan, the Prince of Xian deliberately concealed the matter of the Prime Minister's Mansion. Now, he also wouldn't easily let her miss return to the capital!
Hearing Honglu's words, Yunxi stopped what she was doing. Her lips were tightly pursed, and her eyebrows were knitted into a knot.
If Qi Rong insisted on keeping her in Lingchuan, he would surely have someone watch her closely. Then she would be unable to move.
By then, not only might she not be able to leave Lingchuan, but even if she did leave, she might be captured by him again!
Based on her understanding of Qi Rong, he would definitely do so!