Chapter 203 - Lin Zhou: Han Xiang (3) (1/2)
Xiao Fang sighed in relief and then she went out to let Han Xiang have a peaceful rest. Regardless of whatever scheme that she had in mind, Xiao Fang could see that Han Xiang was beyond tired. Her usually bright eyes were a bit bloodshot and her lips were paler than usual. She left Han Er behind to serve Han Xiang.
She went back into her room directly and pondered over the matter once more. She wanted to talk to Yao Ling but she knew that this wasn't the right time. They were all staying in the same inn and they would be easy to spot by General Hu's people and Han Xiang if Xiao Fang went into Yao Ling's room. Xiao Fang didn't want to take any risk.
When Yao Ling could casually become their friends in a few days, it wouldn't make them suspicious when she talked to Yao Ling once in a while. She felt that talking at that time wouldn't be too late. She turned her gaze to Han Yi who had served her loyally and knew that it was time for her to open her eyes, ”What do you think about Han Xiang Gong Zhu? Did you find out that something was amiss?”
Han Yi was surprised by her young miss' sudden question. It was rare for her to ask her opinion about Princess Han Xiang because she knew how much Han Yi didn't like the princess. Han Yi bit her lower lips and decided to answer her question honestly.
Han Yi answered, ”This servant hope that Young Miss will listen to me carefully. Han Xiang Gong Zhu is very clever because she knows when to push Young Miss or retreat. That was done to avoid Young Miss' suspicion toward her. When Young Miss blocked her words by crying about thinking of your family, she quickly withdraws. However, I know that she won't give up easily. It's lucky for us that Yao Ling Gu Niang already gave us a head up plan by planting Han Er beside Princess Han Xiang, at least... we can monitor her movement...”
Xiao Fang nodded. She couldn't believe how everything happened just like Yao Ling's prediction.
Han Yi continued, ”I hope that Young Miss will be able to understand. This servant shows the dislike blatantly because this servant really feels something isn't right with Han Xiang Gong Zhu... This servant has no other motive. This servant has no benefit for separating the two of you...” She said the last part weakly. After all, she was indeed loyally served Young Miss and they grew up together! How could she bear to let the princess take advantage of her own young miss?
Xiao Fang felt a bit guilty. She indeed had been doubting Han Yi because of Han Xiang's case and a few times... the distrust was increasing because of Han Xiang's words. She started to feel a bit angry. Did Han Xiang feel that she was so easy to bully?! It seemed like it was time for her to fight back.
Han Yi also told Xiao Fang about Han Xiang's unique smell that was gone. Truthfully, Xiao Fang didn't really pay attention to it, but she took note of it. She whispered to Han Yi that they should let Han Er snoop around and find out something odds about Han Xiang, however, she needed to be careful. They didn't want to alarm Han Xiang.
So far, Han Xiang must have been trying to guess the reason why she started to change. Han Yi gave a piece of advice, ”Young Miss, you should be calmer... don't let her find that you change too much! Once in a while, you have to be obedient and follow her lead just like how you used to be. If you have something to say to Yao Ling Gu Niang, you can just tell this servant. This servant will be your contact and Xiao Yu will be Yao Ling Gu Niang's contact...”
”Won't they feel suspicious if you interact too much with Xiao Yu?” Xiao Fang asked, feeling worried.
”No...” Han Yi shook her head. ”It's a common occurrence for us -- maidservants to talk with each other after serving the master or in our free time. Besides, our room is right next to each other. If we don't interact with each other all, it will make others feel more suspicious.”
Xiao Fang felt that what Han Yi said was making sense, so she told Han Yi everything that she wanted Yao Ling to know and at the same time also asked for her advice. Because the matter wasn't really urgent, Han Yi proceeded to tell Xiao Yu at night. Xiao Yu nodded in understanding and knew that this would be their channel to contact each other from now on.