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The venom in her eyes flitted past as Madame Zhao feigned helplessness and shook her head. "Many thanks, Esteemed Empress Dowager. It's a pity that we weren't lucky enough to get together. Ever since falling into the water half a month ago, we've been unconscious for quite a few days." Even if Senior Servant Gui hadn't come today to end the engagement, my old master would have personally come to his highness to settle it. For her, it would be really inconvenient for her to negotiate a marriage with him. "

After Senior Servant Gui heard this, she sighed and consoled him, "It's such a cold day and you're lucky to be able to survive. Miss Xue must be able to recover in the future."

With that, Senior Servant Gui calculated that she would tell the empress dowager about the matter when she returned. Perhaps the empress dowager might even reward Miss Xue with some precious medicinal ingredients, so she asked, "May I know what Miss Xue's illness is? "What are the herbs used now?"

Mrs Zhao froze for a moment. Her eyes darted around randomly as she stammered, unable to utter a word.

After saving him from the water, even the doctors had been sent by the king to invite him over. She wished that little thing had died of an illness without asking any questions. How would she know the current condition of Xue Ruyun and what medicine he used?

Senior Servant Gui was an old man of the palace and was the best at observing words and expressions. She immediately picked up the hint from Madame Zhao's expression and was about to open her mouth to question her, when a maidservant came to report.

"Madam, the First Miss is here."

Mrs Zhao frowned in disgust and blurted out, "What is she doing here?"

Senior Servant Gui was used to being secretive in the harem, so how could Madame Zhao's schemes be enough for her? She immediately understood that Madame Zhao was too eager to see her daughter in person, so she felt some sympathy for Miss Xue, who had never met her before. She smiled and said, "It's good that Miss Xue came. Let her in quickly. This old woman will comfort her a bit before going back to pay respects to the empress dowager."

"Sure."

Since Senior Servant Gui had already spoken, Mrs Zhao could only smile in embarrassment and instruct the maidservant to bring Xue Luoyun up.

He could only hope that, as usual, Xue Luoyun had heard of the marriage annulment incident and lost face in front of Senior Servant Gui.

Xue Ruyun slowly walked into the main hall. After seeing everyone in the room, he bent his knees and greeted them, "Greetings, mother. Greetings, mama."

The girl standing in the middle of the main hall was slender and graceful. She had a calm expression on her face and looked very natural. How did she look like a person who was unconscious?

Senior Servant Gui looked at Mrs Zhao with an unreadable expression. She raised her hand and helped Xue Ruoyun up, saying, "First Miss, please get up." "Eldest Young Miss has an outstanding appearance and a dignified air. As expected of the Han Family's daughter."

Senior Servant Gui's words had a hidden meaning. Having her lies exposed, Lady Zhao didn't feel embarrassed at all. Instead, she felt even more resentful towards Xue Poyun's sudden appearance.

Lady Zhao's smile was amiable on the surface, and her fingers tightly gripped onto Xue Lao Yun's arm. She excitedly said, "Lian Yun, you're okay! Mother didn't even have the chance to see you today.

Xue Ruyun's finger only lightly touched Lady Zhao's arm, but Mrs Zhao already felt a sharp pain at her elbow. She loosened her grip, but didn't dare to show it on her face.

Xue Luoyun took half a step back, and then said with a smile, "From what mother said, for the past half month, Luoyun has been ill. Besides the few medicines sent by His Highness the conqueror, he hasn't used any medicine, nor has he seen a doctor. How is he well?"

Mrs Zhao's expression stiffened as she fiercely glared at Xue Ruyun: "Such a young and young liar. If you haven't recovered from your illness, how can you walk around?"

"How does Mother know that I'm not going to die of illness soon, and that I'm here to inform Mother to help me prepare the coffin?"

Xue Luoyun's tone was fleeting, causing Mrs Zhao to feel guilty. She actually forgot to refute her, and instead subconsciously glanced behind her.

Xue Luoyun had already turned around and greeted Senior Servant Gui, "Luoyun has never left the manor, has never seen Senior Servant. May I ask if Senior Servant Ji is someone close to His Highness, the Prince's side?"

Mrs Zhao was afraid that Xue Poyun would spout nonsense in front of Senior Servant Gui, so she quickly replied, "Muyun! This is Senior Servant Gui, who's standing by the empress dowager's side. If His Highness is going to break off the engagement, then he must have his reasons for doing so.

Xue Luoyun's expression didn't change, but he continued to look at Senior Servant Gui with a smile.

Senior Servant Gui carefully sized up Xue Muyun and saw that her lips were pale and her eyes were as clear as water. She held her hand and touched it. Only then did she realize that the redness on her face was due to the high fever.

Senior Servant Gui's impression of Xue Muyun improved a little. She patted her hand and said in a pleasant tone, "This old one has been serving by the empress dowager's side the entire time. With the empress dowager's blessing, I can actually see His Highness a few times. Does Eldest Miss have anything to say to His Highness?"

"Senior Servant Gui, I cannot repay the debt of saving His Highness' life," he solemnly said. "Senior Servant Gui, please convey it to Senior Servant Gui. In the future, if there is a place where Senior Servant Gui needs to save the life of the Prince, I will not shirk my obligations."

The king of the Western Lion Kingdom was well trusted by the emperor. He held a large army in his hands. How could he need an unfavoured lady from the Prime Minister's Estate? Mrs Zhao sneered. Just as she was about to speak sarcastically, Senior Servant Gui gave her a cold glare and shrank back, not daring to speak further.

Senior Servant Gui had originally only said a few polite words, but now he really felt that it was a pity for His Royal Highness. To know how to repay the favor, he was neither humble nor haughty. Such a good girl was indeed worthy of him, it was just a pity …

Senior Servant Gui didn't dare to think anymore. She took out a silver note from her sleeve and passed it to Xue Ruoyun, "Good child, I gave this to you. You keep it, and treat it so that it doesn't hurt your body. "Don't worry, the empress dowager knew she'd let you down by annulling the engagement. The reward for you is still in the future."

His body was completely reliant on her willpower. He really did need a doctor's treatment, so he did not reject her kind offer. Instead, he once again solemnly thanked her. "Lou Yun, thank you Senior Servant Gui."

As a dignified direct daughter of the Prime Minister, she still needed the empress dowager to reward her for her sickness. Mrs Zhao was extremely embarrassed, and knew that if these words were spread out, the entire Prime Minister's estate would lose all face. She quickly refused to accept it. "Senior Servant Gui, please hurry and take them back."

Senior Servant Gui glared at Madame Zhao and stuffed the banknotes directly into Xue Ruoyun's hands. "Whether or not the Residence of Prime Minister has invited a doctor to treat Eldest Miss's illness, it's clear that this old woman doesn't care. I hope Madame Zhao won't do anything to deceive the empress dowager." As for the money, this old woman gave it to Eldest Miss. Lady Zhao, do not stop her. "

"Yes, yes. Senior Servant Gui is right, I understand."

Mrs Zhao replied respectfully, but what she did not know was that her own eyes were flashing with malice.

Senior Servant Gui saw what was happening and gave a cold laugh. Without another word, she turned and left.

As soon as Senior Servant Gui left, Mrs Zhao's expression changed. She pointed at Xue Poyun and cursed, "Scoundrel! You've completely lost face for the Prime Minister's residence! "When old master returns, let's see how old master will deal with you!"

Xue Ruyun held his forehead and said, "Aiya, my head hurts. Mother, you should quickly call a doctor for me." "Otherwise, if Esteemed Empress Dowager really finds out, mother would be guilty of bullying the monarch. If that happens, perhaps father won't be able to take care of you."

"You …"

Madame Zhao was so angry that she couldn't speak for a long time. Her finger pointing at Xue Luoyun was trembling nonstop.

Xue Luoyun took the banknotes Senior Servant Gui had given her right in front of her. She didn't even bow as she led the dumbstruck Yun Zhi back to his own little courtyard.