C107 Rumors

"Qing Li, I'm waiting for you to give me an answer. I'll give you time to slowly consider it. You don't have to answer so quickly." He also did not seem to want to face her rejection, so he first gave himself an escape route. Allowing her some space, slowing down might help her think more clearly.

But this form of address made Gu Qing Li not know whether to laugh or cry. Staring at the solemn teenager in front of her, she suddenly felt that these days, she hadn't seen him again. Once princes were involved in politics, they would no longer have innocent and pure eyes, and they would no longer have their former sincerity.

She sighed lightly. Xiao Yi Xiu, he was also an innocent youth. Did he transform step by step like this? Perhaps his childhood and adolescence had been more brief, because there had been no queen to protect him.

However, Xiao Yiyan didn't go to see him. Unknowingly, there seemed to be a subtle barrier separating the two of them. It wasn't just because of Gu Qingli, but also because of Xiao Yibei's sudden appearance.

Xiao Yixiu knew that Xiao Yiyan had come to look for Gu Qingli, but he hadn't come to see her once. It was as if after that night, he had already made up his mind and decided not to waver.

Recently, there was a shocking piece of news spreading around the capital.

The reason why the Ghost Doctor Li Yue never revealed her true appearance was because she was the renowned courtesan of a brothel. She wanted to get rid of her birth and also had outstanding medical skills, so she left Chu and came to the capital.

Although this news spread through the streets, other than a few snickers and snorts, it actually didn't have any effect on the various powers who wanted to win Li Yue over. After all, as long as he had her medical skills, what difference was there whether he was born into a noble family or a lady?

The only person who had any influence on this matter was Xiao Yi Xiu.

One month later, an urgent decree came from the palace, summoning Xiao Yi to the palace for an audience.

Before leaving, he went to Feng Lingxuan and informed Gu Qingli.

Gu Qingli wasn't surprised to see him here. After all, everyone knew about what had happened in the past month, even if she didn't leave her home.

Unlike the others, she found this news laughable the moment she heard it. It turned out that this was the deal that Luo Yun and Xiao Yi Mo had agreed upon.

She naturally understood what Luo Yun was trying to do, but there was no need for her to stop him. After all, Luo Yun did not know of Li Yue's true identity, so as long as Gu Qingxiao removed the veil, she and Xiao Yi Mo would inevitably slap themselves in the face.

On the other hand, Xiao Yi Mo had originally wanted to win Li Yue over. Now that he used this move, he probably wanted to ruin Li Yue's reputation because he couldn't get her. This person's heart was filthy, and her methods were sinister. It was truly loathsome.

Xiao Yixiu briefly explained to her that he was going to enter the palace on his own. He didn't know how long he would stay for and let her take care of the entire residence, taking charge of the overall situation.

Gu Qingli lightly smiled. "Your highness isn't releasing or fighting, why would you need to be so serious?" We'll only be going for a few hours at most. Since there's no adult princes staying the night at the palace, we'll be able to return home at night at the most. "

However, Xiao Yi Xiu's expression was frozen. "Royal Consort, don't take this matter so lightly. If there's no one in charge of this house, it could become chaotic even if it's only been a few hours. Alright, This King will be leaving now. "

"Miss Li Yue should be safe now, right?"

"Hmm?" She obviously didn't mean what he said. He raised his eyebrows.

"She should be the one to handle the matter of overseeing the Prince's Mansion. She is the one that the Prince trusts the most."

"Don't be awkward." He reached over and gently rubbed her cheek.

Gu Qing Li subconsciously looked away, but he couldn't dodge. Just as she was about to reply to him, she heard him say, "That night, although I stayed at Yuexuan, I didn't touch her."

Gu Qingli was stunned. Was this considered an official explanation? Who would believe him!

But he did not wait for her to say anything else, and turned to leave.

Xiao Yi Xiu stepped up the white jade steps next to the caster by himself. With every step he took, his heart became heavier.

He knew better than anyone that entering the palace this time was related to Li Yue's background.

The emperor seemed to have been waiting for a while in the imperial study. He placed the imperial report in front of him for a long time, but the imperial brush remained in the brush holder without moving.

It was only when Xiao Yixiu came in to say goodbye that he raised his eyes and weakly gestured for his to sit down.

"Why did royal father summon me today?"

"I heard you've gotten better recently?"

"The same." After Xiao Yi Xiu finished speaking, he coughed lightly and covered his mouth with the handkerchief.

"I heard that the Ghost Doctor, Li Yue, has been treating you at your place all this time. Why is your illness still like this?" The Emperor looked at him with a cold and sharp gaze.

"She did cause my son's health to improve, but afterwards, she lost her memories and even forgot her past experiences. Her mind was often muddled, so how could she remember how to treat a patient? Your son's condition has been delayed once again. "

The Emperor frowned and nodded. "I've heard that you were extremely good to her and even stayed in her room. Could it be …"

"Imperial Father wants to ask, what sort of position do you plan to give her?"

The emperor looked at him without speaking, his eyes clearly showing the intention of waiting for his answer.

"Your son is considering taking her into his estate. He had originally planned to wait for her memories to recover …"

"Xiu'er." The emperor suddenly interrupted him. "If you want her to stay by your side because of your illness, or even have anything to do with her, I will not ask. However, if you truly want her to join the Imperial Family, it is absolutely impossible."

"Why?" Xiao Yixiu knew the answer, but he still asked calmly.

"I think that after being ill for so many years, you don't even have much left of your wits from back then, right? Rumors are flying all over the place, how could you not know? "Isn't it funny to pretend to be innocent in front of me?"

Xiao Yi Xiu remained calm and replied calmly, "Your son naturally knows the rumors. What your son doesn't know is that with father's intelligence, how could he easily believe such rumors? Even though you already know that it is a rumor, you still use it to interrogate me, your son, as if it is not royal father's wise style. "

The emperor's mouth curved into a faint smile and he nodded. "That's right. Rumors …" I don't know if the rumors are true or false, but you should understand one thing. A woman who can marry into the royal family, even if it's just a madame or a concubine, needs to have a clean background. Even if it's just rumors, it's enough to ruin the royal family's reputation.

Xiao Yi Xiu took a deep breath and was about to say something when he heard a report from a eunuch outside, "Reporting to your majesty, Prince Mu requests an audience!"

Why did Sunset King suddenly ask to see him at this time? Xiao Yixiu's eyes grew dim, but his heart had already formed a rough outline.

What a good time, what a coincidence.

King Mu, Xiao Yi Mo, walked in with his head held high as if he hadn't seen Xiao Yi Xiu. He lifted his robe and knelt before the emperor before taking a seat.