The cannon fodder heiress trembled with fear after being recognized as a member of her family.

Han Cuiyin didn't elaborate, only saying lightly, "It's not exactly holy water, but it's better than ordinary spring water."

Princess Jinghe thought to herself: It's more than just a little better! These past few days, even just a drop in my tea has made me feel much better than before.

After Granny Gu left, Yan Shunhua lay on the daybed with her eyes closed.

"Miss Yang, you must already know about your mother and your biological father. Logically speaking, since your mother married Fei Lan, you are practically a member of the royal family."

"However, the current situation is somewhat complicated, and it is not a good thing to openly associate with Fei Lan."

"You...why don't you agree to acknowledge your ancestors and return to your clan? Han Zhen is a favorite of the Emperor, he can always protect you."

If Fei Lan returns, things won't end well.

If it weren't for the fact that her grandson seemed to have developed feelings for Miss Yang, she really wouldn't want to get involved in this mess.

Having finally managed to retire unscathed from the center of power, she still wanted to enjoy her retirement.

Princess Jinghe was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

"I haven't thought about it yet. I'll talk about recognizing my ancestors and returning to my roots a year from now. I won't leave Qingshuang Mountain this year."

Even if the Han family wanted to, they probably wouldn't be able to find her.

"Miss, the young master wants you to go and take a look. Everything is ready." Gao Xiaolan came in from outside, her body covered in a thin layer of sweat.

"You stay inside and watch over my mother. I'll go outside and check." Han Cuiyin had great trust in the Gao family. "If my mother wakes up, tell her not to panic. Prince Xiaoyao can be saved."

Someone came to take over, and Princess Jinghe went out with Han Cuiyin.

"Miss Yang, are you confident?" Grand Princess Jinghe asked with a guilty expression. "If not, you can have your husband come out of the cold pool to help."

This offer of help, however, made Han Cuiyin somewhat wary.

She had witnessed firsthand how highly regarded Geng Rui was at the bottom of the cold pool.

The fact that the Grand Princess was willing to let him leave the icy pool to help this time surprised her somewhat. "Did the Grand Princess feel guilty towards the Carefree Prince back then?"

"That's it!"

Time was of the essence, so she didn't ask any further questions.

Once the two arrived in the courtyard, Han Cuiyin said, "Move the person and the bucket to the center of the courtyard."

Four or five guards came over to help and moved the bathtub over, right under a star.

Han Cuiyin threw nine more stone beads around the bathtub, and some changes occurred in the courtyard.

Ordinary people didn't notice anything amiss and continued to stare curiously at the person in the bathtub.

"Young Master Luo, clear out these guards and servants to prevent them from being caught in the crossfire."

Luo Jingqian did as instructed, and the courtyard instantly became much quieter.

Should I avoid contact with my maternal grandmother?

"No need, she has someone protecting her, nothing will happen to her, on the contrary, it will be good for her."

Han Cuiyin did not look up; the jade staff in her hand appeared.

The five-colored stones on it emit different lights.

"So Miss Yang is quite wealthy."

Luo Jingqian stared at the jade staff in her hand, sighing deeply.

The person was in a pained expression and had no interest in paying attention to him.

"The stars guide us, and the sun and moon accompany us through the ages. In the primordial chaos of heaven and earth, pure energy transforms all living beings."

As Han Cuiyin spoke, she used the jade staff to tap each of the nine stone beads one by one.

Like a vast galaxy, it arrives in an immense way.

"Is this Buddhist or Taoist practice? This is clearly a Taoist method."

Luo Jingqian was astonished by the scene before him and murmured softly.

At this point, Han Cuiyin stopped pretending and sat down on the ground. Her face, which had darkened a bit in the past two days, turned deathly pale.

It's really inconvenient not having spiritual power.

"What exactly is the Spirit-Sealing Liquid?"

Luo Jingqian kept a close eye on her movements. When he saw her emerge from the formation, he took out a soft couch and gestured for her to get on it.

"This formation has drained all my strength; I simply cannot ascend. Thank you, Your Highness!"

Han Cuiyin's voice was also much softer than before.

She hadn't expected the formation to be so powerful, almost draining her dry.

If it weren't for her mother, she wouldn't have done such a losing deal. Leveraging connections isn't something she's good at.

Upon hearing this, Luo Jingqian grabbed her by the back of her collar and placed her directly on the soft couch.

When Princess Jinghe saw him, she immediately slapped him on the head and said, "How can you treat a young lady like this? You blockhead, you're a disgrace to me."

"Grandmother?" Luo Jingqian looked bewildered, which made the Grand Princess speechless with anger.

Han Cuiyin didn't understand either, but she didn't care. "Remember to fish the person out in three hours. Also, remember to change the water."

Unable to bear it any longer, she took out two jade pots and handed one to Luo Jingqian, saying, "Here, this is what I promised, you can keep it! The other one is for my... father."

After saying this, she lay down on it and fainted.

"Grandmother, what did you mean just now?" Luo Jingqian put away the jade pot and began to ask about the question he had just asked.

"How can you treat a young lady like that! You should just pick her up and put her on top of you; she'd be more comfortable that way. Just like your father back then, so clueless about romance."

Princess Jinghe then asked, "How is things in the capital? Has your mother vented her anger?"

"I've gone out, but I don't know if Mother will regret it!"

Luo Jingqian's eyes darkened. He casually took out the golden whip and returned it to its rightful owner, a hint of anger on his handsome face.

"What happened?"

When Princess Jinghe took it, the dark red marks on it were shocking.

They actually used the golden whip bestowed by the late emperor.

This golden whip was bestowed upon her by the late emperor to intimidate the court; in the years before, this old companion had helped her a great deal.

She cherished this whip very much.

Now covered in bloodstains, it has long lost its former luster.

Luo Jingqian recounted the events of the Luo family in detail, "Grandmother, my mother still needs to cut ties with the Luo family decisively. My father, taking advantage of the chaos, only instructed me to leave the Luo family, but the Emperor is still suspicious."

Princess Jinghe was startled. "Did your father really say that? I didn't expect that even after I've backed down time and time again, the Emperor still wouldn't give up. What are your plans?"

“It’s true that my father prefers his second wife. If my mother wants a divorce, I won’t stop her.”

Luo Jingqian's expression didn't change much when he brought up the matter.

"Your father is a fool; it must have been the Luo family who instigated him. He's just a military man; what does he know about court affairs?"

"A divorce is good, at least your mother is more clear-headed now."

“Back when Luo Yuan inherited two branches of the family, we should have cut ties with him completely.”

Princess Jinghe did not believe that what the Duke of Dingguo said was correct, as the Luo family was no longer the Luo family it once was.

"Over the years, the Luo family's influence in the military has been diminishing; otherwise, how could the second master of the Xu family have taken the lead? It's a good thing they're breaking away now."

Luo Jingqian simply nodded, offering no further comment on the Luo family.

"You brought them back, are you trying to take sides?" Princess Jinghe pressed. "Your Fuguang Mountain shouldn't be involved in worldly affairs, should you?"

"Qian had no intention of taking sides; it was just a coincidence that he rescued the couple, and it was also because of Miss Yang."

Looking at the starlight descending from the sky, Luo Jingqian smiled and said, "Grandfather's injury should be showing signs of improvement."