Chapter 686: Just who is it? (1/2)

Su Xiaoyu was surprised when she opened the door, but that quickly turned into a cry of fear. “Master!”

Zhao mama and Baili Mingxiang both called Han Yunxi esteemed wangfei. Su Xiaoyu used to do that too, but after losing her memory, she suddenly started calling Han Yunxi “master” one day. She didn’t care what kind of person Han Yunxi was; she only knew that the woman had saved her life. Taking a sudden stride forward, she circled around her while examining her from head to toe.

“Master, you’ve finally come back? You’re a lot skinnier.” Her tone of voice, expression, and gaze were a complete mismatch to her actual age. The maturity level was on par with Zhao mama herself. Fortunately, she wasn’t as chatty as the old woman; nor did she know how to make old hen soup.

“You’re the one who’s gotten skinnier!” If Long Feiye hears her words, he’ll make Zhao mama cook me soup again. Han Yunxi rapped her fingers against Su Xiaoyu’s forehead. “Did you do anything bad while I was gone?”

Su Xiaoyu blinked her wide eyes and was about to give a shrewd answer when she suddenly exclaimed, “Baili Mingxiang, you’re crying? Although master’s back, you have no reason to be this moved?”

Baili Mingxiang knew that Su Xiaoyu was acting. Moreover, her words held hidden barbs. She smiled and seized the chance to say, “Of course I’m touched that esteemed wangfei’s returned.”

“So you wouldn’t be touched if His Highness Duke of Qin came instead? Hmph, I’m telling His Highness Duke of Qin!” Su Xiaoyu teased and threatened simultaneously.

Baili Mingxiang was about to explain when Han Yunxi stopped them both. She assumed that the woman didn’t want Su Xiaoyu to know she’d been crying about her mother, so she simply diverted the topic. “Be quiet, both of you. Don’t wake Zhao mama. Both of you should go back to bed.”

As she walked off, Baili Mingxiang chased after her. “Esteemed wangfei, this servant can give you some snacks. What would you like to at?”

“Master, I’ll make your favorite mango drink really fast! You should rest in the meantime!” Su Xiaoyu exclaimed, before running for the kitchens. Han Yunxi ended up having the helpless Baili Mingxiang sit in the rooms instead.

“Has everything been going well at Pill Fiend Pharmacy over the past period of time?” Han Yunxi asked.

It was originally Gu Beiyue in charge of the pharmacy, but once he left, the task was given to Mu Linger. Then she left too, so Baili Mingxiang rose to shoulder the burden. Her skills weren’t on par with Mu Linger’s, but she was more reliable than the girl in other ways.

“Esteemed wangfei, everything’s been going well with the pharmacy. Medicine City sends their deliveries on time and all of the branch shops are operating smoothly. However, we’ve been getting a lot of visits from merchants recently to discuss wholesale business deals,” Baili Mingxiang reported.

Han Yunxi smiled coldly. “Can’t they go to Medicine City for that? Why run all the way to Pill Fiend Pharmacy instead?”

Baili Mingxiang laughed. “Besides Pill Fiend Pharmacy, where else does Medicine City do any big business?”

Han Yunxi grinned back. “With the unrest in the western regions, these people just want to buy raw ingredients and sell them over there. They’re simply sent from the military to stock up on medicine.”

“Then we won’t sell!” Baili Mingxiang said as she understood, but Han Yunxi disagreed.

“There’s no such thing as medicine that can’t be sold in this world. Pill Fiend Pharmacy isn’t Pill Fiend Valley. Sell them as much as they want, as long as they can afford to pay the prices!”

The war over the western regions had just begun. For now, the medicine stores of all three participants should still be full. Only Ning Cheng would be anxious enough to stock up this early in the game! Cloud Realm Trade Consortium was full of silver, so why wouldn’t she seize the chance to get some for themselves?

“This servant understands!” Baili Mingxiang smiled, her red eyes looking bright and radiant despite their puffy lids. Han Yunxi couldn’t help but sigh at the sight.

“You’re not meant to be a servant girl for the rest of your life. You should simply just become a proper shopkeeper at Pill Fiend Pharmacy. Don’t stay here just pouring tea and drinks all the time.”

Baili Mingxiang immediately rose to her feet. “No! Esteemed wangfei, we had a promise. You saved Mingxiang’s life, so I’ll serve you for the rest of mine.”

Han Yunxi felt helpless. Actually, she liked keeping the woman by her side. Compared to Su Xiaoyu, Baili Mingxiang knew how to do things by principles and had a proper sense of propriety. Compared to Zhao mama, she was younger and more nimble. She was exactly the type of servant girl Han Yunxi needed. But Baili Mingxiang’s merits went far beyond those traits. It was a shame to have a young Miss of General Baili’s estate act as a servant girl!

Han Yunxi assumed that Baili Mingxiang would give up from hard work eventuallyafter being a servant by her side. Perhaps she’d get tired of the lonely life and leave. Instead, she’d stayed on all the way up to the present.

However, Su Xiaoyu happened to hear her final words. As she walked in with the mango drink, she said coldly, “Baili Mingxiang, can’t you tell that master’s chasing you off?”

Han Yunxi glared at her. “Do you need a beating?”

Su Xiaoyu just pouted and offered her the drink. “If master’s going to beat me, at least wait ‘til you’ve filled your stomach first.”

“Esteemed wangfei, this servant will take her leave first,” Baili Mingxiang didn’t want to dawdle. She was afraid that Su Xiaoyu would blurt out her secret if she stayed her any longer. Although she’d never admitted to her feelings, she would have no face to stay at the Duke of Qin’s estate if Su Xiaoyu exposed them. Moreover, she’d lose all nerve to go back to the Baili Estate as well.

Han Yunxi was tired anyways, so she simply downed the mango drink in large gulps while dismissing Su Xiaoyu as well. Still, the girl paused to murmur back, “Master, if you want her to leave, you should be more ruthless. Do you need my help?”

“Who said I’m chasing her off? I only want her to be a shopkeeper at Pill Fiend Pharmacy. If you don’t watch your mouth, be careful that I don’t sew it shut!” Han Yunxi warned with narrowed eyes.

“If you do that, I won’t be able to talk. Could you try something else?” Su Xiaoyu chuckled back. It sounded like she was joking, but in her heart she vowed to find a way to banish Baili Mingxiang. Thus, it was better to ensure her punishment now so she could mentally prepare herself in the future.