The arrogant imperial concubine arrives, the favorite of the regent

A gentle breeze blew past, and Ye Xiaohan smiled faintly. His princess, with just one sentence, transformed the solemn scene that resembled diplomatic relations between two countries into the tender friendship of a young man and a young woman. Mu Jiu was truly a clever talker.

As expected, as soon as Yun Mujiu finished speaking, Princess Ji Ling and Ling Xingmu were stunned for a moment, and then both of them turned their heads slightly and did not look directly at each other.

Yun Mujiu turned around again and raised his glass to Ling Chiye: "A tribute to the friendship between Chiye and Ji Ling." He quickly added: "And the friendship between Chiye Xingmu and our Yewang Mansion."

Ling Chiye smiled lightly and raised his glass as well.

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After everyone finished their tea, they stood up and walked towards the medicine garden.

Yun Mujiu took everyone to see the remaining herbs that had not been viewed yet. During the conversation, he did not mention topics such as making friends or personal experiences. He only talked about some scientific knowledge about herbs.

In the afternoon, the sky was cloudy and there was no sun.

A group of dark clouds gradually gathered on the horizon, the weather became gloomy and depressing, and the cool breeze blew more frequently.

Ye Xiaohan looked up and said, "It's going to rain soon."

Yun Mujiu continued, "That's about all for today's gathering. I'll sort out the herbs and medicines and send them to the two young masters of the Ling family and Ji Ling."

Several people left the pharmacy and walked towards the front yard.

Ling Chiye suddenly slowed down his pace and whispered, "Princess, do you have a gift you like?"

Princess Ji Ling paused and looked up at the man who was much taller than her.

Ling Chiye explained, "When meeting the princess, I should prepare a small gift. However, I suddenly met the princess today and didn't have time to prepare anything. I will make up for it when I return."

Princess Ji Ling waved her hand and said there was no need to go through so much trouble, but Ling Chiye insisted on sending it off because of the etiquette issue.

Princess Ji Ling was helpless and could only say, "Anything is fine, my Lord. Perhaps something from the Northern Realm would be fine..."

Ling Chiye smiled and nodded, returning to his normal pace.

At this time, Ye Xiaohan called him, and he quickly walked to the front to talk to him.

Yun Mujiu slowed down his pace, first falling behind Ji Ling, and then behind Ling Xingmu who was walking at the back.

She stared at Ling Xingmu and lowered her voice: "Third Young Master Ling."

"Princess, just call me by my name." Seeing his elder brother wasn't around, Ling Xingmu naturally didn't want to be so rigid about the etiquette of addressing him. Princess Ye had always called him by his name before, and he also thought it was fine for friends to call each other by their first names.

"Ling Xingmu." Yun Mujiu's expression turned serious and he asked directly, "Besides visiting me and the prince, do you have any other personal purpose for coming to the mansion today?"

Ling Xingmu was startled, but quickly calmed down. He didn't answer the question directly, but instead avoided the question and asked, "Why did the princess suddenly say that?"

Yun Mujiu ignored Ling Xingmu's concerns and said directly, "Just tell me if you have any. If there is really something, perhaps you can talk to the prince first. Maybe we can help you discuss it."

Ling Xingmu immediately recalled a conversation he had with his subordinate, Xiao Zhao, not long ago. At that time, he was stuck in a difficult situation with his investigation into Princess Huiyang's past, and Xiao Zhao had suggested that he confess to the Night King and his wife and seek their help. However, he hadn't gotten over this hurdle and couldn't make the opening.

He looked up at Yun Mujiu again, wondering if Yun Mujiu had noticed something and came to ask him!

Yun Mujiu had no intention of answering Ling Xingmu's doubts. She asked again, "You've been staying here for so long to handle your personal matters. Have you really encountered no obstacles?"