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"So, you want me to give you the prescription to extend your lifespan."

Just like how Duan Chengxuan thought that she did not come to the prince's mansion with sincerity, she could completely believe that Duan Chengxuan did it not only for Su Yuwan, but for himself as well.

"We've been suspicious of each other."

"Because there is no purity between us, my lord." Gu Danyan took a few steps back. Since she already knew about this, she felt that she was pitiful enough.

Even if the current emperor could consider the fact that their previous friendship was good to her, it would only be a consolation for the wasted lives of the Yun Family ancestors. Furthermore, it would be a different story if the emperor really wanted the prescription because of guilt.

"Jade Dragon Snow and the Phoenix Bile can only be used on Wan'er." Duan Chengxuan let go of her and directly spoke to her.

"Of course, Your Highness." Gu Danyan only raised the corner of his mouth: "Mingyan will definitely not forget the king's kindness today. I hope that you will treat Lady Yun better in the future."

By that time, she would be safe and sound.

Gu Liuyan disappeared into the rain curtain, but Duan Chengxuan only blankly stared at her leaving figure as if he had thought of something.

He called for Cheng Shan. "Call Yu'er over to accompany Princess Hua-Yang."

She suddenly didn't want to return to the lonely Phoenix Cry Garden, but even though Duan Chengxuan punished the butler, he didn't have the intention of letting her go.

"Miss, please don't be upset." She used a paper umbrella to cover her with the rain, and quickly used a handkerchief to wipe the rain off her face and body.

"The person who understands me the most is you." Gu Daiyan went over and hugged her. She patted her shoulder helplessly, looking more like her older sister.

"Oh right, someone came over just now and said that the fourth prince has come to see you."

"Nope." Gu Liuyan's expression changed as he quickly said: "I am now the head of the Yun family. If the fourth prince came by this time, do you think the emperor would think that the fourth prince is trying to get close to the Yun family?"

"I see." Qing Dai only reacted and stuffed the paper umbrella into Gu Daiyan's hands, "Miss, please go back and have a good rest. Let me handle this matter."

"Sorry for the trouble." Gu Danyan just nodded and left by himself with an umbrella.

Moreover, everything that she said earlier was heard by Cheng Shan, and he only passed this news on to the Fourth Prince and Duan Chengxuan in the study.

"How could I have such thoughts? She's really overthinking it." Duan Chengyu said in frustration.

Gu Liuyan had helped him before, but he was helpless every time it was his turn to help her.

"What she said is not without reason, it's just that I've already investigated the matter between you and Litchi Bay. The Concubine Xian has already secretly interfered and even saw Litchi Bay alone several times. You better be careful." Just from the road outside, he had already obtained quite a lot of similar information from Tian Yan.

This time, it was Duan Chengyu's turn to be shocked: "She has never told me."

Duan Chengxuan only put down the cup in his hand and continued to ask, "I heard that Gu Yan was injured in order to protect Litchi Bay earlier, and is currently recuperating in your residence."

"Yes, but his injuries aren't very severe. He's just injured his bones …"

"Since that's the case, then let Crown Princess Jing go take a look. At the very least, Gu Yin is her younger brother." After Duan Chengxuan finished speaking, he stood up and left, "I still have to accompany Wan'er, so I won't stay any longer."

Duan Chengyu was stunned for a long time before he could react.

After all this time, Duan Chengxuan still hoped that as his friend, he would be able to properly comfort Gu Danyan.

As expected, upon hearing the news of Gu Yan's injury, Gu Danyan went straight to the fourth prince's residence.

At this moment, Gu Yan was lying on the bed. His legs were injured, and his lower leg was fractured. Gu Pingyan's eyes immediately reddened. Why did everyone around him get injured? He quickly sat down and asked: "How did he get injured?"

"I was forced to. I don't know who the fourth prince's consort offended, but she actually met that group of vicious people." Gu Yan rubbed his nose awkwardly. He still looked as bashful as before.

Gu Danyan only checked his wounds carefully to make sure they weren't too serious before finally letting out a sigh of relief: "You have to be more careful next time, okay?"

"I understand. Elder sister, since you've come, why don't you stay here and accompany me? I have a little …" Gu Yan scratched his ears and cheeks, unable to find a suitable excuse. After a long time, he stammered, "Big sister, I heard that you took in an adopted son …"

Gu Danyan was stunned for a moment before he remembered that Gu Yan was trying to comfort him.

Thinking up to here, she only patted his head. "Thank you for your consolation, but it's true that I don't like the Residence of Crown Prince. Then I'll stay here and accompany you for a while."

"Great." Gu Yan quickly nodded his head.

When Litchi Bay, who was delivering the medicine outside, heard this, he frowned. After a while, he raised the corner of his mouth and brought the piping hot soup to Gu Yan. "Hurry and drink some medicine. If it wasn't for you, I might have died on the spot."

Gu Daiyan looked at Litchi Bay strangely.

When he came back, Qing Dai had already sent a message to Qi Rou, saying that Litchi Bay had intentionally sealed off the news to prevent it from reaching the fourth prince's ears.

Thinking of this, she didn't have any good impression of Litchi Bay.

Litchi Bay seemed to have made it clear that they didn't want to get too close to her.

"Crown Princess Jing." Litchi Bay bowed respectfully.

"No need to be so polite." Gu Danyan casually waved her hand. Since Litchi Bay didn't like her, then of course she wouldn't like her either. She stood up and said: "I'm afraid I'll have to disturb you for a few days now."

"I will have my men prepare." Litchi Bay only chuckled, as if he knew that Gu Pingyan should have gotten the news from Qi Rou. Since it had been exposed, she did not pretend: "I only hope that Princess Jing knows of my identity and will not go any closer to the Fourth Prince. The Queen Mother has more complaints about the relationship between you and the Fourth Prince."

"That being the case, I should also be careful. I just hope that when you are doing something in the future, you will consider the Fourth Prince and not lose your heart." Gu Liuyan believed these words were from the bottom of his heart.

However, the number of people who could endure and hear it in their hearts was extremely small.

Litchi Bay was obviously not like this. "Princess Jing, are you saying that I don't care about the Fourth Prince?"

"However, you should know that you should listen to the words of the fourth prince and not be a virtuous concubine. I am only thinking for the sake of the fourth prince, you should think about it." Gu Danyan sat down again. Litchi frowned and left.