Chapter 424: Deliver the Buddha to the west (1/2)

Chapter 424: Deliver the Buddha to the west

Baili Mingxiang was here!

“Rejected,” Long Feiye replied coldly. He wouldn’t let anyone see Han Yunxi now because the woman had to rest. Being disturbed was the last thing she needed.

“Your Highnesss, she came to look for chenqie,”Han Yunxi reminded helpfully.

Long Feiye ignored her and told Zhao mama in an icy tone, “Wangfei needs rest, so no meeting.”

Zhao mama didn’t know anything about the Beauty’s Blood, but she was aware of the Baili Clan’s loyalty to His Highness. She rather liked Miss Mingxiang herself. But since that was what her master had said, Zhao mama could only obey. “Yes.”

She was about to leave when Han Yunxi called out, “Hold it!”

Zhao mama felt laden with grief as she came to a stop in silence. Han Yunxi continued, “Your Highness, since Miss Mingxiang’s here already, it saves chenqie a trip. Her illness is very particular, so chenqie should examine her personally.”

Long Feiye could only relent in the face of Han Yunxi’s serious gaze. He didn’t speak, but neither did he stop her. Han Yunxi signaled Zhao mama with her eyes, and the old woman hurried to invite in their guest. She dearly wished to make a bet with Chu Xifeng right then to see which one of their masters would yield first in their future arguments.

By the time Baili Mingxiang was led into the courtyard, Long Feiye and Han Yunxi were already sitting outside and drinking tea. Su Xiaoyu waited upon them both carefully. Baili Mingxiang was thin to begin with, but her recent trials had left her nearly skin and bones. If the wind was any stronger, it might have blown her right away.

As soon as she entered, she fell to her knees. “Your Highness, esteemed wangfei, Mingxiang came to express her gratitude! Because of Mingxiang’s illness, Your Highness and esteemed wangfei have suffered exhaustion.”

With the servants present, it wasn’t convenient for Baili Mingxiang to reference her condition directly. Few people knew about the Beauty’s Blood, after all. Long Feiye only paid attention to his tea. Despite Han Yunxi’s exhortations about his ruthlessness losing his followers, his personality couldn’t change. There were people in the world who held their own brand of charisma that attracted others to them. They didn’t have to make an effort to reach out and win hearts.

“Rise and come over here, have a seat. Let me take your pulse,” Han Yunxi was quite happy to see the woman she’d saved here. Although the detox system had yet to recover all its functions, she could still make a diagnosis with her hands.

Long Feiye was sitting right next to Han Yunxi, so Baili Mingxiang didn’t dare get too close. She didn’t sit, but bent down to rest her arm on the table. Su Xiaoyu stole a peek at the woman. She knew this was a young Miss from the Baili Estate, but she didn’t pay her much mind. Her main motive for coming to the Duke of Qin’s estate was much more important.

“You’ve fully recovered from your illness, but your body still needs care to reach full health!” Han Yunxi smiled.

Baili Mingxiang stepped back before kneeling on the ground again. She looked at Han Yunxi with a strong, sincere gaze. This was probably the first time she’d completely ignored His Highness Duke of Qin’s presence to focus on somebody else. Her eyes right now held nothing but Han Yunxi, the woman who’d spent half a year figuring out how to save her, who’d tried so hard that she’d lost consciousness. She was the only person in the world who had wholeheartedly treated her well.

“Esteemed wangfei, Mingxiang’s life is yours now. Mingxiang said before that I’d serve wangfei for a lifetime if I survived!” Baili Mingxiang spoke, before kowtowing to the ground.

In a flash, everyone looked over in amazement at the sight, including Long Feiye. Although the strength of the Baili Clan belonged to Long Feiye, Baili Mingxiang was still the wealthy daughter of a well-to-do family. Be a servant for a lifetime? That was a bit too…

Han Yunxi had known about this already and only felt helpless. “Alright, alright. If there’s anything you want to say, stand up and say it.”

Baili Mingxiang not only insisted on staying down, but didn’t even lift her head from the ground. “Esteemed wangfei, please accept Mingxiang!”

Han Yunxi didn’t want to, but she’d never figured out how to reject people. Her words were none too tactful as she said bluntly, “I don’t need you to serve me, so you don’t have to ask.”

“Esteemed wangfei, Mingxiang is being sincere!” Baili Mingxiang said anxiously.

“I’m being sincere too. I really don’t need anyone,” Han Yunxi might have accused Long Feiye of being heartless, but she was rather ruthless herself.

Baili Mingxiang fell silent. Finally, she slowly raised her head and looked at Han Yunxi. “Esteemed wangfei, Mingxiang’s begging you.”

Han Yunxi was about to refuse again when she caught a hint of helplessness in Baili Mingxiang’s eyes. It didn’t seem like the girl was asking her to accept her gratitude, but pleading with her for help.

Could it be…there’s something else behind all this? Han Yunxi glanced at Long Feiye before she probed, “Your Highness, what do you think?”

Baili Mingxiang was an exceptionally talented women well versed in scholarly knowledge and rites. She was intelligent as well and only slightly older than Han Yunxi, so it wasn’t impossible to take her as a servant. Moreover, she was definitely trustworthy—at least more so than Su Xiaoyu. If Han Yunxi really wanted a personal companion, she’d be a good choice.

Long Feiye’s reply was mild. “It’s fine if you decide.”

A mixture of emotions went through Baili Mingxiang’s heart at his words, but she grit her teeth and suppressed those feelings into the deepest part of her. Ever since getting her new lease on life, Baili Mingxiang had told herself she’d serve esteemed wangfei for a lifetime. If that was the case, she had to be clearer than ever to keep some feelings buried in her heart for eternity. Deep, deep down they’d go, in a place she’d never think about again.

After getting Long Feiye’s opinion, Han Yunxi didn’t want to cause Baili Mingxiang any further difficulties. She privately wondered whether something was up at the Baili Estate. Hesitating slightly, she said, “You can stay for now, but I need time to think this over. I’ll give you an answer later.”

Here was a concession! Baili Mingxiang was delighter. “Thank you, esteemed wangfei!”

“Now you can get up, right?” Han Yunxi asked.