The glaring firelight cast an eerie glow on Sixi, making her look rather strange. If someone else were here, they would surely be startled.
Sixi's eyes were red - rimmed, and her voice was choked with sobs. "Father, Mother, you must bless Miss Liu to get better."
"Miss Liu has been so kind to me!"
"And His Highness the Prince. What will he do if Miss Liu is gone?"
"That Ning Yan'er is really abominable. She always bullies Miss Liu. Father, Mother, if you see her in the afterlife, you must avenge Miss Liu!"
"It's all her fault that Miss Liu has become like this."
"..."
Listening to Sixi's mutterings, Yelin's smile deepened, and the corners of his mouth curled up. She was really an interesting little girl.
When did such a little girl appear in the Prince's Mansion?
Just as he was pondering, Ye Zhe beside him stepped forward.
Ye Zhe looked at the slender back and couldn't help frowning. He hadn't noticed that this little girl had lost so much weight.
"Sacrifices are forbidden in the Prince's Mansion."
The sudden voice made Sixi tremble in fright. She almost fell into the brazier.
Fortunately, Ye Zhe was quick - witted and caught her. "Why aren't you sleeping in the middle of the night? What are you doing here?"
Yelin's eyes widened in shock. What was going on? Was he having an illusion?
Ye Zhe had actually said so many words in one breath? Had the sun risen in the west?
In sharp contrast to Yelin's shock, Sixi was full of anger. She retorted angrily, "Why don't you make any noise when you walk? Don't you know that scaring people can kill them? Whether I sleep or not is none of your business!"
A hint of amusement flashed in Ye Zhe's eyes. He said coldly, "Sacrificing in the Prince's Mansion is a capital crime!"
Hearing this, Sixi's heart skipped a beat. The overbearing aura from before disappeared instantly.
Looking at the cold - faced Ye Zhe, a trace of uneasiness flashed in Sixi's eyes. There was also a bit of pleading in her dark eyes. "Can you not tell His Highness the Prince?"
Ye Zhe's lips twitched slightly. He said indifferently, "What's in it for me?"
Yelin beside them was already stunned. Was this really Ye Zhe? Hadn't he been impersonated by someone?
He subconsciously stepped forward, touched Ye Zhe's forehead in a strange way, and murmured to himself, "He doesn't have a fever either."
Why did he always feel something was off?
This idiotic action made Ye Zhe frown. A chill flashed in his eyes.
Only then did Sixi notice the man beside Ye Zhe. A look of confusion flashed across her eyes. "Who are you?"
Why had she never seen him in the Prince's Mansion?
Ye Zhe said indifferently, "Yelin, the Prince's doctor."
After saying that, he said coldly to Yelin, "Go straight, turn right, and the last room. Find it yourself."
Then he pulled Sixi away and didn't forget to say to the still - dazed Yelin, "By the way, clean up the things on the ground."
By the time Yelin came to his senses, Ye Zhe had already disappeared. Looking at the still - burning flames, he said thoughtfully, "After going out for a while, the Prince's Mansion has really changed."
"The iron tree has blossomed, the Prince has a princess consort, and Ye Zhe even has a lover!"
"Did I miss some good show?"
"No, how could Ye Zhe, this wooden block, be able to fall in love? It's okay for the Prince to be gifted, but this is really abnormal!"
Ye Zhe didn't know Yelin's confusion. He took Sixi in the direction of the Western Garden.
"Can that man save Miss Liu?" Sixi's eyes were full of hope.
Ye Zhe said indifferently, "The Prince won't let anything happen to the princess consort."
He believed that Yelin would surely be able to do it. If he couldn't, then perhaps no one could.
Sixi bit her lips, her eyes full of worry.
After a while, Ye Zhe stopped. He said indifferently, "Go back. Rest early. Don't leave the mansion recently. It's not very safe outside."
Then, without waiting for Sixi's reply, he turned around and left.
Sixi stared at him with her dark eyes, full of confusion. Wasn't this man going to mention what had happened before? So what on earth was he up to?
Thinking of this, Sixi was also full of confusion in her eyes, but she instantly breathed a sigh of relief. This was the best outcome.
Yelin was quietly leaning against the door. Seeing Ye Zhe coming, a hint of teasing flashed in his eyes. "Who's that little girl?"
"I think she looks extremely auspicious. Is she the princess consort's maid?"
"I didn't expect that in such a short time since I left, the two ever - green iron trees in the Prince's Mansion would blossom. It's really incredible."
"Alas, that little girl doesn't seem to know your feelings yet. I tell you, your introverted personality won't do! You still have to learn from Xue Zhan."
"Hey, don't go. You'll suffer like this!"
"If that little girl takes a fancy to someone else, you'll have plenty to cry about!"
"..."
This extremely noisy chatter really annoyed Ye Zhe. However, this chatterbox still didn't stop. Ye Zhe couldn't bear it anymore. He suddenly unsheathed his long sword.
Yelin was prepared. He immediately dodged, his eyes full of teasing. "What? Can't argue so you're going to fight?"
"Could it be that I've hit the nail on the head?"
"I tell you..."
A cold light flashed in Ye Zhe's eyes. "Since that's the case, fight me! Let me see how much you've improved in the past two years."
"Hey! A gentleman uses his tongue, not his fists!"
"Damn it, you're for real!"
"Stop! Can't I stop talking?"
"My clothes. Do you really think I'm afraid of you? Just you wait!"
"..."
In the darkness, two dark shadows kept shuttling through the darkness, so fast that it was impossible to catch them.
Ye Zhe's moves were all deadly, making Yelin a bit overwhelmed.
He was good at medicine, and learning martial arts was just for his convenience when traveling in the world. Naturally, he was no match for Ye Zhe.
Soon, there came a series of miserable howls in the night, which sounded extremely creepy in the darkness.
The moon was shining brightly. In the Eastern Palace, a gentle - looking man was sitting leisurely. There was a cup of turbid wine on the table in front of him. He slowly poured it into his mouth.
It tasted bitter in his mouth. As the saying goes, enjoy the present and drown your sorrows in wine.
Looking at the bright moon, Mo Litian's lips curled up in a bitter smile.
After a while, a figure suddenly flashed into the courtyard, bringing with it a bit of coldness.
"You're here."
Mo Liandi stepped forward indifferently, sat down beside him, and poured himself a glass of wine and gulped it down.
"I owe you a favor. What do you want?" That day, the Huaiyuan Marquis Mansion had stepped in. He had gone to save her. Although he hadn't been able to save Liu Liu, he still owed this favor.
He never wanted to owe others favors, nor did he want to be remembered by Liu Liu. It would be good to repay this favor like this.
Mo Litian's lips curled up in a bitter smile. "How is she?"