Don't be fooled by his seemingly harmless smile; if you're not careful, he'll see right through your secrets!
Such a person would be a formidable foe if he were an enemy, but judging from his memories from his previous life, Yin Jinmo was indeed a bit cunning, but he posed no threat to him whatsoever, and could be described as wholeheartedly devoted.
Such a powerful person is not an enemy, but someone on her side, so she naturally doesn't need to be wary of him.
However, when Yin Jinmo said those words, she couldn't help but feel a jolt in her heart. Although she was indeed Ye Xiaowei herself, she was not the Ye Xiaowei she was now. Yin Jinmo's ability to detect her abnormality in such a short time was truly admirable.
However, if the truth were to be revealed now, a lot of explanations would be required, and even if Yin Jinmo were as clever as she is, she probably wouldn't believe it and would only think that there was something wrong with her mentally.
She didn't answer directly, but simply asked a question back casually.
"Isn't it good for me to be like this?" She then sat up and moved closer to him, her face almost touching his, their noses almost brushing against each other's. The two were very close, their breaths spraying onto each other's faces.
Yin Jinmo stared intently at Ye Xiaowei, who had a playful expression on her face. He was no longer as shy as before, as if he had gotten used to Ye Xiaowei's occasional closeness.
"If you doubt that I am not the real Crown Princess, then take a closer look and see if I am truly the one!"
Yin Jinmo stepped back slightly, his long, jade-like fingers gently brushing away the slightly messy strands of hair from her forehead, and said, "Of course, it's the real deal!"
Ye Xiaowei sat back down, and Yin Jinmo spoke:
"This is your first time leaving the palace and going to such a far place, so you naturally need someone to take care of you!"
"Hmm~"
"Have you decided who to bring?"
Ye Xiaowei looked up and saw Yin Jinmo looking at her, his eyes calm but serious.
He's such a smart person, it seems like no one has any secrets from him. Although he's asking for her opinion now, he probably already knows what he's got in mind.
He wasn't asking about the maidservants, but rather he wanted to know from her herself who she would choose between him and Luo Zijin.
"Actually, if I could, I would like to take both of you out of the palace..."
Yin Jinmo suddenly laughed and said, "Mount Wutai is a place for cultivating Taoism and nourishing life. His Majesty has already granted Young Master Li permission to accompany Your Highness on this journey. If Your Highness were to bring your servant and Zijing along as well, wouldn't that be a bit too much? Not only would it hinder Your Highness's cultivation, but it would also give those ministers who like to find fault something to talk about!"
Ye Xiaowei nodded, leaned lazily against the cushion, and glanced sideways at Yin Jinmo:
"I've always known you're a smart man, and it seems our conversation right now is somewhat superfluous!"
She smiled knowingly, her words carrying a hidden meaning. Upon hearing this, Yin Jinmo was immediately taken aback. It turned out that Ye Xiaowei in front of him was not only different from before, but had also become extremely intelligent. He could guess her thoughts, and she could also know his thoughts.
He suddenly laughed, a laugh unlike any he'd ever shown before. It seemed to be either a sudden realization or a self-mockery of his own cleverness.
"Your Majesty, I understand! Get some rest!" With that, he got up to leave.
"Jinmo!" Ye Xiaowei called out quickly, and Yin Jinmo turned around.
"Is there anything else?" Ye Xiaowei's previous nonchalant attitude vanished, replaced by a serious expression and a rather solemn look.
"Staying in the palace requires even greater caution than going outside, for the palace is fraught with danger and traps at every turn; the slightest misstep could lead to utter ruin. I am not allowing you to come along because this vast Eastern Palace cannot be without someone in charge!"
If she took Yin Jinmo with her, she wouldn't have to worry about anything along the way and could travel with peace of mind. However, Luo Zijin was too naive, and she was really worried about leaving him alone in the East Palace. But Yin Jinmo was different; she completely believed that he had the ability to protect himself!
Yin Jinmo's eyes suddenly lit up. Even someone as calm as him couldn't help but show joy at this moment. Being affirmed by someone, especially someone he said he cared about, how could he not be excited and happy?
She didn't trust anyone, but she trusted him the only one, believing that he had the ability to take care of everything for her!
The Eastern Palace represents her status as the Crown Princess, yet she entrusted him with such an important responsibility, demonstrating the extent of her trust in him.
After their eyes met, their previous seriousness turned into a knowing smile, as if they could see through each other's thoughts.
Having such a husband is truly a blessing from heaven for Ye Xiaowei! With Yin Jinmo guarding the Eastern Palace, she can fully unleash her potential and strive to achieve her revenge once she leaves!
"Everything is up to Your Highness's arrangements. As for the items Your Highness needs for leaving the palace, I will personally prepare them carefully. I hope Your Highness need not worry. However, Your Highness..." He looked worried as he spoke.
Ye Xiaowei said, "You don't need to worry too much about me. I have the Imperial Guards with me along the way, and the palace guards will also protect me secretly. They will definitely keep me safe!"
"Your Majesty understands!"
---Aside---
This book will not be available for purchase. It will be completed in about 100,000 words. Thank you all for your continued support!
☆、028 Meeting the Imperial Physician
Biqing Palace is the bedroom of the third prince, Ye Zirong. Although Ye Zirong is not old, she is much more mature than most girls.
Ever since Li Muyan became extremely cold towards her, Ye Zirong had been restless and lost in thought. However, her calm and reserved personality, as well as her obedient girl image, restrained her from easily revealing her true nature of hating evil in front of others.
Her personal maid, Meixiang, trotted over to her side. She had been waiting impatiently, and upon seeing Meixiang approach, she hurriedly asked:
"Did you find anything?"
Mei Xiang was somewhat apprehensive, flustered, and afraid, her eyes darting around as she looked at Ye Zirong.
"Master..." Ye Zirong was already in a bad mood, and seeing Meixiang still hesitating like this, she became even more furious and immediately shouted:
"Speak up! Stop stammering, are you trying to suffocate me?"
Ye Zirong's almond-shaped eyes widened in anger, and her shout immediately frightened Mei Xiang so much that her knees buckled and she knelt on the ground.
"This servant deserves to die, Master! Even if I had a thousand or ten thousand lives, I would never have dared to do such a thing! I beg you to see the truth!"
Ye Zirong said impatiently, "Alright, get to the point!"
Meixiang kowtowed several times before saying tremblingly, "I have found out that Young Master Li and the Crown Princess are indeed traveling to Mount Wutai together, and they will set off in three days!"
"What? So fast!" Ye Zirong's expression changed drastically, unable to hide her anger. She paced around the room in agitation before heading straight for the door.
"To the Xi Gui Palace!"
Meixiang hurriedly got up from the ground and jogged to catch up with Ye Zirong!
Ye Zirong finally couldn't hold back any longer. How could she let Li Muyan leave with Ye Xiaowei so easily?
The next morning, Qiu Mei was helping Ye Xiaowei get up. She was serving tea for Ye Xiaowei to rinse her mouth when another maid, Dong Xue, walked in from outside the door.
Dongxue is about the same age as Qiumei, but Qiumei has delicate features and a slender figure, and is quite quick-witted, while Dongxue has delicate features but a round and full figure, though not fat. She is also simple and cute.
Her two maids, Qiu Mei and Dong Xue, are both clever and witty, and each has her own strengths and characteristics.
After Dongxue arrived, she bowed to Ye Xiaowei.
"Your Majesty, Imperial Physician Wen has arrived!"
Ye Xiaowei took the spittoon handed to her, spat all the mouthwash into it, and then took the handkerchief handed to her by Qiu Mei and gently wiped herself.
"Let him wait in the side hall!" Upon hearing this, Dongxue quickly bowed again.
"Yes!" Only then did she walk out. Qiu Mei helped Ye Xiaowei put on her outer robe and squatted down to tie her belt. Ye Xiaowei opened her arms and let the maids dress her.
Qiu Mei couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, are you feeling unwell again? If so, could you please explain to the Emperor that the departure date can be postponed?"
"No need, I'm fine. This Imperial Physician Wen was invited by me on behalf of my father!"
Qiu Mei looked puzzled and murmured, "Emperor and Empress?"
Ye Xiaowei remained silent, her silence serving as a tacit agreement. The Emperor and Empress did indeed have imperial physicians who treated them regularly, but those physicians were Li Changxi's men.
If she hadn't been reborn, she wouldn't have known that the person who killed her, her child, and her father was all Li Changxi.
Li Changxi is a man who hides a knife in his smile, a snake in the heart, a smiling tiger with honeyed words but a dagger in his belly. She didn't know this before, so she didn't guard against him and let him drive her to her death step by step. But now that she knows everything, she will naturally not repeat the same mistake.
Since the incident with Wang Zhong, which not only severed Li Changxi's right and left arms but also saved her own life, she now has a legitimate excuse to replace the emperor and empress's imperial physicians.
She didn't suspect Li Changxi, but she could say that the people in the Imperial Hospital were plotting against her, or that the imperial physicians treating the emperor and empress were simply incompetent, and that after so long, the emperor and empress's condition hadn't improved at all.
Regardless of the excuse, she's definitely changing this imperial physician today!
By the time Ye Xiaowei had finished getting ready, half an hour had passed. Surrounded by a group of palace maids, Ye Xiaowei arrived at the side hall.
The light yellow dragon robe with cloud patterns, worn by her, further emphasized her prominent status as the Crown Princess of the Eastern Palace. She stood out like a splash of yellow amidst a sea of flowers, and it was a yellow that shimmered with golden light.
Wen Yuhua was a handsome man in his early twenties, with delicate features, fair skin, and a slightly slender figure. However, in terms of good looks, he could not compare to his two male attendants.
Of course, in this world, it would be difficult to find many men who could rival Yin Jinmo and Luo Zijin, let alone men who were more handsome than them.
When Wen Yuhua saw Ye Xiaowei striding over, she quickly stood up and bowed.
"Wen Yuhua of the Imperial Medical Academy greets Your Highness the Crown Princess!"
Ye Xiaowei sat down in the seat of honor and then waved her hand to indicate, "Physician Wen, there's no need for such formalities. Please have a seat!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Wen Yuhua sat back down, her eyes slightly lowered, not daring to look up at Ye Xiaowei easily.
Qiu Mei took the teacup from the maid and handed it to Ye Xiaowei. Ye Xiaowei took it, lifted the lid, gently wiped it, blew on it, took a sip of the hot tea, and then handed the teacup back to Qiu Mei.
"I've long heard of Physician Wen's superb medical skills, and seeing them today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved!"
Wen Yuhua quickly stood up, bowed, and replied, "Your Highness flatters me. This humble subject is truly unworthy of the title 'superb'!"
"Hey, Imperial Physician Wen, there's no need for such modesty. Otherwise, I wouldn't have sent you to the Eastern Palace today!"
Wen Yuhua remained silent, simply bowing and standing still with her eyes lowered. Ye Xiaowei glanced at Wen Yuhua with a faint look in her eyes.
Although this person's face appeared somewhat aloof, he was not fierce, nor was he the kind of person who said one thing but meant another. His eyes were clear, and his attitude was respectful and humble. It seemed that he had indeed chosen the right person.
According to her memories from her previous life, Wen Yuhua remained indifferent and unimportant because she did not associate with any of the masters in the harem. Her career remained stagnant, and she never received a promotion.
This shows that this person is honest and upright, not the kind of person who flatters the powerful. Although he is somewhat arrogant, his medical skills are indeed outstanding, and he has the right to be proud.
Ye Xiaowei's unabashed scrutiny of Wen Yuhua, her sharp gaze like a blinding white light, was somewhat impolite of her to stare at a man so openly.
Qiu Mei finally couldn't help but gently push Ye Xiaowei, indicating that no matter how handsome Wen Yuhua was, she shouldn't stare at him like that. Besides, although he was handsome, he wasn't as good-looking as her two servants.
Ye Xiaowei realized she had lost her composure, so she quickly composed herself and smiled:
"I will not make things difficult for Imperial Physician Wen. The reason I summoned you here today is that I have a favor to ask!"
Imperial Physician Wen immediately looked somewhat flustered and hurriedly said, "Your Highness, I dare not! Please do not flatter me. I will do as Your Highness commands..."
☆、029 Meeting the Emperor and Empress