Chapter 69: Close questioning, is this it? (2/2)

She rubbed her eyes…had sleeping turn her stupid?

This was trying to assail her by eating the fruit!

“Long Feiye, what are you doing?” An angry Han Yunxi backed away and curled up defensively.

Long Feiye didn’t plan on explaining his actions, but lazily leaned against the other side of the bed with eyebrow raised. “Han Yunxi, you have quite the guts to poison the crown prince.”

Han Yunxi was shocked. This guy knew?

“What are you saying? I don’t understand what you mean.” Of course she had to feign ignorance.

“Your lordship saw everything. You switched the medicine in the pot,” Long Feiye said again.

Han Yunxi was even more surprised. This guy had spied on them. Could it be that he saw her hide the poison inside her detoxification system too?

Although she was ill at ease, she quickly calmed down. Even if she was exposed on the spot, she’d still try to defend herself. Since she hadn’t been exposed on the spot, she wouldn’t own up to her actions even if she died.

“I don’t know how your highness was watching, but it was probably a mistake,” she said, indifferent and self-possessed, before mentioning a sore point. “Your highness, these things can’t be said so carelessly. Poisoning is a serious crime, so if his majesty sets the blame, neither of us would be able to afford it.”

Han Yunxi’s expression was leisurely and comfortable, but Long Feiye looked even more relaxed as he said, “Your lordship can afford it.”

Gloominess flitted past Han Yunxi’s eyes, but she bore it and went on. “Your highness, such words demand evidence. Chenqie treated the crown prince with Gu Beiyue there the whole time. Imperial Physician Gu can confirm that your words are false.”

As soon as these words were spoke, Long Feiye inclined his body and drew near to her. Not expecting this, Han Yunxi leaned back. If the screen of the bed hadn’t been so high, she might have toppled to the ground long ago. One hand warded off his chest as she glared at him. What was this guy doing? Can’t he just speak properly?

“Why is Gu Beiyue helping you? Gu Beiyue probably knows too much,” Long Feiye smiled coldly.

“Your highness, Imperial Physician Gu acted under orders to assist chenqie, so helping chenqie is only natural,” Han Yunxi feigned ignorance as she replied seriously.

“You know what your lordship is talking about. Exactly what is the matter with the crown prince’s illness?” Long Feiye had turned serious as well.

“Your highness, chenqie has already clearly explained his condition,” Han Yunxi’s intentions were revealed by her taut tone.

Long Feiye’s patience finally evaporated as he asked, “Han Yunxi, do you think the emperor will trust you and Gu Beiyue, or your lordship?”

This… Han Yunxi couldn’t say a word. She only just realized that this Giant Iceberg could act like a hooligan, too! She curled her lips in contempt and grew displeased.

“Can’t you speak nicely? Get out of the way!”

Her ferocity slightly dumbfounded Long Feiye, who backed away to return his usual apathy. He didn’t stop scrutinizing Han Yunxi, determined to have her explain. With no alternative, Han Yunxi told the truth about the fetus in fetu. Long Feiye listened attentively before furrowing his brows at the end, a little incredulous.

Seeing his expression, Han Yunxi sighed with emotion in her heart. This guy really was different from the ordinary. Even Gu Beiyue had been shocked upon hearing the facts, but he only seemed mildly curious. After a clear explanation, Han Yunxi didn’t say much, but languidly leaned against a high pillow, looking at him face-to-face.

Now that he’d gotten answers, what was he going to do?

But Long Feiye only spoke briefly. “The matter will end here. Never tell anyone else.” Then he got off the bed and left.

Just like that?

He came especially to press her for questioning just to find out the truth? Han Yunxi was a bit stunned. She was preparing to be threatened. Did he even see her take things from the detoxification system? These doubts had no answers, but Han Yunxi thought that since he didn’t ask, he might not have seen anything in the end.

All right, she couldn’t see through this guy.

Long Feiye troubling her banished all her drowsiness despite her exhaustion. She was too lazy to move, but curled up on the warm bed to think things over. Very quickly, an eunuch excitedly knocked on her door. “Esteemed wangfei! Esteemed wangfei, His Highness Crown Prince woke up! He’s awake!” It was even sooner than Han Yunxi’s estimation. She rejoiced and recovered her energy to rush back to the crown prince’s rooms.

Inside, everything was as it was before. Emperor Tianhui, the empress dowager and empress all surrounded the edge of the bed. Emperor Tianhui had summoned many imperial physicians, each of whom were taking Long Tianmo’s pulse! Long Tianmo was still lying in the same position, but his eyes were wide open. Those pupils were filled with an indescribable joy. Even though he was still a patient, observers could see his youthful spirit!

If it wasn’t for the fact that his imperial mother and grandmother disliked her, Han Yunxi would be fond of such a strong, staunch patient.