Severed ties and living in a dilapidated house? No worries, the poor thing has a space.

Xiao Jingqi, who was standing to the side, noticed Fang Yu's emotions. He subconsciously tightened his grip on her hand, and then nodded slightly to indicate his approval, saying, "Yes."

Although Xiao Jingqi has not appeared in the past few days, he knows everything about Fang Yu and his family's recent situation.

Fang Yu's gaze began to flicker, like stars shining brightly in the night sky.

Her thoughts drifted back to the time she spent with Awan, recalling what Awan had once said to her: "Sister's eyebrows look just like Father's."

Looking back now, everything seems to have a reasonable explanation.

No wonder Fang Yu felt fond of this cute and clever girl from the moment he first met her.

Perhaps this is a destiny that was arranged long ago.

Thinking of this, Fang Yu couldn't help but feel deeply moved. However, the doubts and unease in her heart still lingered, causing her brows to furrow tightly and her face to show a hint of restlessness.

Seeing Fang Yu's state, Xiao Jingqi quickly and gently comforted her, "Yu'er, there's no need to think too much right now. We'll see what Lord Su's plans are after he's fully recovered. What do you think?"

Fang Yu calmed herself down a bit, then turned her gaze to Xiao Jingqi and asked again, "Are you sure there's no mistake? Is Lord Su really the eldest son of the Minister's mansion?"

Her words were full of worry and uncertainty.

"Mhm." Xiao Jingqi nodded firmly.

But Fang Youfu is clearly Fang Wande's son...

Thinking of this, Fang Yu suddenly stood up and walked to the door. With a soft creak, the door slowly opened.

Fang Yu instructed Xin Jiyan, who was waiting outside the door, "I'm sorry to trouble you to make this trip. Go outside the city and see if you can find any information about Fang Wande and the others."

Upon hearing these names, a fleeting, almost imperceptible look of disgust flashed across Xin Jiyan's eyes, but it vanished in an instant.

He quickly regained his submissive demeanor and replied softly, "Alright, I'll go and investigate right away."

He turned and left, his steps hurried.

Xiao Jingqi quietly stood behind Fang Yu, his brows slightly furrowed, and asked with a hint of doubt, "They've come to Yunjing too?"

Fang Yu nodded slightly: "They are eager to curry favor with the Wang family and attempt to follow them to Yunjing. I just don't know where they are now."

Xiao Jingqi gently stroked the back of her hand with his fingertips, comforting her softly, "Yu'er, don't worry too much. I'll send some people to help you find the person, okay?"

He carefully observed Fang Yu's expression, seemingly waiting for her reply.

This time, Fang Yu did not refuse as she had in the past.

After hesitating for a moment, she smiled and said softly, "In that case, I'll trouble you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingqi's face immediately lit up with joy, and he said with a smile, "When did Yu'er become so distant with me?"

Fang Yu turned around upon hearing the sound and met Xiao Jingqi's gaze.

She raised her hand and gently placed it on his broad, sturdy shoulder, a slight smile curving her lips into a captivating smile.

“You are now His Highness the Prince of Qin, and I am just an ordinary commoner. Naturally, I must treat you with the utmost courtesy and respect.”

Although she said that, it was clearly a joke.

The two smiled at each other, their eyes meeting with a gentle, sweet affection flowing between them.

But she spoke again softly, "Zizhao, thank you."

The two did not linger in the restaurant and left one after the other.

Just as Fang Yu stepped out of the restaurant, a figure appeared in front of her without warning, and the two bumped into each other face to face.

"Miss Fang, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to meet you here. Are you also dining at this restaurant? How about we eat together?"

Zhang Shicong wore an indescribable fawning smile, his eyes fixed on Fang Yu with a flattering gaze and a look of anticipation on his face.

Fang Yu remained calm and unhurried, landing steadily on her feet. She merely glanced at him indifferently before speaking without any politeness:

"Young Master Zhang, to tell you the truth, I know nothing about medicine. All I know is poison. If you don't want to taste my poison again, I advise you to stay away from me."

Fang Yu was well aware of Zhang Shicong's ulterior motives.

But Zhang Shicong clearly didn't want to believe her words and persisted in asking, "But you clearly said before that you could..."

Before he could finish speaking, Fang Yu raised her eyes slightly again, interrupting him preemptively, a cryptic smile playing on her lips.

"You always pride yourself on being clever, but all I'm after is half of the Zhang family's wealth. If I truly possessed such miraculous healing skills, why would I be content to stay in the countryside as an ordinary peasant?"

After saying all that, Fang Yu didn't even glance at Zhang Shicong again, coldly uttering two words: "Excuse me!"

After Fang Yu finished speaking, she bumped Zhang Shicong's shoulder away and strode away without looking back.

Zhang Shicong, who remained where he was, stood there blankly like a statue.

His back appeared somewhat stiff, but more than that, it conveyed an overwhelming sense of anger.

He clenched his teeth, his face was ashen, and there were even faint blue veins bulging on his forehead.

Zhang Shicong kept hearing Fang Yu's words. Thinking back on what had happened, it seemed that Fang Yu's only purpose from beginning to end was money...

Thinking of this, he was filled with rage and unconsciously clenched his fists. Due to the excessive force, the veins on his hands bulged out, almost bursting through his skin.

His attendant cautiously stepped forward and said, "Young master, this woman is so arrogant and domineering, she doesn't respect you at all! In my opinion, I should find a few men to teach her a lesson..."

At this point, the attendant made a throat-slitting gesture with his hand without making a sound, a fierce and cruel glint in his eyes.

This time, Zhang Shicong did not speak, but his slight nod conveyed everything; he tacitly approved of his attendant's suggestion.

As early as when he was confronting Zhang Shicong, Fang Yu had keenly caught the fleeting murderous intent in his eyes.

Zhang Shicong committed numerous evils and had a long history of misdeeds when he was in Qingshan City, and he should have been punished as he deserved long ago.

Now that he dares to provoke me again, Fang Yu will not hesitate to take action when necessary, as if it were to rid the people of a scourge.

Fang Yu put away all the complicated thoughts in her mind and her face returned to a calm and serene expression.