After the mind-reading and gossip-eating incident, officials in the imperial city were demoted one a

Liu Yunshu stopped keeping Ye Yaoyao in check and took Fu Ling out early in the morning.

Street vendors in the city had set up their stalls early in the morning. Passing by a steamed bun stall, I saw wisps of steam rising from the steamer.

"Fuling, buy a steamed bun."

"Okay, miss."

Ye Yaoyao came out this morning on an empty stomach in order to try the ancient craftsmanship.

"Miss, it's still warm. Eat it when it cools down." Fu Ling handed her a steamed bun.

"What a huge steamed bun."

Ye Yaoyao took it, blew on it a few times, took a small bite, and the soft dough melted between her teeth, instantly filling her mouth with the fresh aroma of the filling.

"Well, it's delicious."

No woman on the street was eating while walking. The two women, master and servant, attracted the attention of passersby, but Ye Yaoyao didn't care much.

The road was wide and crowded with pedestrians, including high-ranking officials and nobles riding tall horses.

There are ordinary people, carrying vegetable baskets, working hard for their daily livelihood.

With the imperial examinations approaching, the majority of people there were scholars and literati, strolling leisurely with folding fans in hand.

There are many book stalls on the street, as well as some calligraphy and paintings displayed by young scholars.

The antique stalls were filled with all sorts of strange and unusual items, and I bought a few small pieces while browsing around.

Ye Yaoyao arrived at Doctor Han's residence. True masters live in seclusion in the city; Doctor Han's residence was in a small courtyard behind the market.

"Uncle Wu, is Grandpa Han here?"

Ye Yaoyao saw the burly man watering the herbs in the yard and asked.

"Miss Ye has arrived. The divine physician has gone out to collect herbs and may not be back for another month."

The speaker was a burly man named Wu Feng. He was originally a wandering swordsman who was being hunted down. He was later rescued by Doctor Han and has stayed here ever since, working as Doctor Han's assistant and taking care of the herbs.

"Alright! Grandpa Han is back, Uncle Wu, could you please have someone let me know?"

"Yes, Miss Fourth."

Ye Yaoyao took some herbs back. She took a path through a narrow alley; at this time, everyone was busy making a living, and not many people passed by.

Just as Ye Yaoyao was about to turn right after passing a stone well, she saw a man covering his face, cautiously looking left and right, his movements furtive and his body hunched over, which aroused her curiosity.

[System, did this person steal something?]

[No, host, he's the scholar who fell in love with Zhao Qingrou.]

[I was still figuring out how to find him, and guess what? He just showed up at my doorstep.]

Ye Yaoyao's eyes lit up, and she followed behind him, carefully keeping her distance.

[Strange, why haven't the Zhao family killed him yet? Why are they still letting him appear here?]

[Host, he was killed by the Zhao family, but he survived because his heart was located on an abnormal side. Now that his injuries have healed somewhat, he has secretly returned home.]

[Hehe, he's doing well, it's good to be alive. Who's still in his family?]

Ye Yaoyao grinned wickedly, while Fu Ling looked at her strangely.

The scholar's parents were both killed.

What's the point of him coming back? It's easy to be discovered.

He felt the most dangerous place was the safest, and wanted to use it as an opportunity to take revenge.

He's having a hard time on his own, so I'll lend him a hand.

Fu Ling looked at Ye Yaoyao's strange behavior and asked her in a very low voice.

"Miss, why are you following him?"

“This person is very important.” Ye Yaoyao followed the scholar to his door and watched him go inside.

[This person will likely hide for a few days after returning and won't go out. I need to inform my uncle so he can find him.]

"Let's go back."

Ye Yaoyao left the alley and returned through the bustling main street, passing by a teahouse.

People were coming and going at the entrance of the teahouse, and Ye Yaoyao's gaze was immediately drawn to that familiar figure.

"Wait, I'm thirsty. Let me go inside and have a cup of tea." Ye Yaoyao saw Lian Jin enter the teahouse.

[I didn't even get to say a word to that handsome man last time before he left; he's probably still at the teahouse.]

[Host, you're swooning again.]

I absolutely must see what he looks like.

Ye Yaoyao ignored the system; she had been interested in this man for two lifetimes and wanted to satisfy her curiosity.

"Ladies, would you prefer a private seating area on the second floor or a private room on the third floor?"

The waiter came up to greet her warmly, and Ye Yaoyao pointed to the man going upstairs.

“I came with him.”

"Please come up, young lady."

Following him to the third floor, the man walked towards a private room. Ye Yaoyao followed behind, and the door of the room opened as they passed by.

Ye Li'an came out and looked at her with surprise.

"Little sister, what are you doing here?"

"Brother, you're here! I came in for some tea."

"Come with me."

Ye Lian led her inside to another elegantly and quietly decorated private room.

[It's a pity I missed it again; I won't get to see another handsome man.]

Ye Lian looked at her in surprise. What handsome man? Who was she with?

A master and servant were sitting next door.

"master?"

Lian Jin reported the good news and waited for his master's reply, wondering why his gaze was fixed on the wall next door.

"Yes, that person can know that I'm back."

The man's voice was like a clear mountain spring, cool and melodious.

"Yes, master."

Ye Li'an was curious about who the handsome man Ye Yaoyao was talking about was, and asked:

"Little sister, where did you come from? Did you run into anyone?"

“I went to look for Grandpa Han, but he wasn’t there.”

[They did find Zhao Qingrou's old flame.]

"Hello, fellow villager of Zhao Qingrou?" Ye Li'an realized it was the scholar; that scholar was still alive.

"Who else did you run into?"

"It's just you."

Ye Yaoyao picked up the teacup, brought it to her lips, blew on it a few times, and then tilted her head back to drink the tea in one gulp.

"Big brother, why are you here all alone?"

Ye Yaoyao put down her teacup and looked at Ye Li'an with curiosity.

"Several young masters from prominent families have met at a teahouse for entertainment. This is the private room I booked. Shaohan and Haoran will be here in a bit."

My brother's friend is coming; this is a good opportunity to see who might harm him.

Just then, the door to the private room was pushed open. "Hey Li An, you didn't even tell me you were coming over."

A cheerful voice rang out, and Wei Shaohan, dressed in a blue brocade robe, greeted Ye Yaoyao with a broad smile.

"Sister Yaoyao, you've come too."

"Brother Shaohan, Brother Haoran."

Following behind Lu Haoran, Wei Shaohan quickly walked over and sat down next to Ye Yaoyao, his eyes full of concern.

“Little sister Yaoyao, Youyou and I were just saying we were going to visit you, but I’ve already met you first.”

"I'm all better now, thank you for your concern, Brother Shaohan." Ye Yaoyao observed the two people in front of her.

Wei Shaohan is carefree and easygoing, while Lu Haoran is calm and composed.

[System, quickly identify who brought the fake miracle doctor to our brother.]

[Host, we still can't find anything.]

[How could they not find out? They were the closest to the eldest brother, weren't they? Or did someone else turn evil later?]

"Sister Yaoyao." Wei Shaohan waved his hand in front of her a few times.

"what!"

"Why are you spacing out? What snack do you want?"

Ye Yaoyao blinked.

"Anything is fine with me, just give me the two most famous ones here!"