Yizhiye nodded, "These are people I befriended when I was in the small world. They are all trustworthy. If they can help me, they will not hesitate. So, Grandma, please don't worry too much."
Song Yan was finally relieved. She smiled apologetically at Shen Xiaoyan, "I'm sorry, Madam Shen, I was just very worried because she's my only daughter."
Shen Xiaoyan naturally didn't take it to heart. She waved her hand and said, "It's not the time to talk about this. I want to ask if we have a way to enter the forbidden area. If we can, maybe we can bring back the Longevity Grass. With that, the Valley Master might have a chance to survive. Once the Valley Master wakes up and resolves the matters of Medicine Emperor Valley, we can also return to Sun Scorching Sect to save Aunt Yuan as soon as possible."
Song Yan nodded repeatedly at Shen Xiaoyan's words. She also hoped that things would go smoothly.
Whether it was Yuan Heng, Yin Susu, other members of the Yin family, or Yizhiye, Shen Xiaoyan, and the others, she didn't want anything to happen to them.
However, when she heard Shen Xiaoyan mention going to the forbidden area, she became troubled.
Shen Xiaoyan and Yizhiye's determination was unwavering. No matter what Song Yan said, they were resolute in their decision to go to the forbidden area.
After several attempts to persuade them without success, Song Yan gave up.
"Because of the valley's rules, the people of Medicine Emperor Valley never go into the forbidden area. Therefore, there are no defenses there. It will be very easy for you to enter. You just need to sneak in. Beyond that, I can't say anything more, as I've never been inside myself."
Shen Xiaoyan and the others knew she was telling the truth, so they didn't ask further.
Yizhiye thought for a moment and said, "In that case, we will go to the forbidden area tonight. I don't know what the situation inside is like. The sooner we go, the sooner we can come back. Once we bring back the Longevity Grass, Grandpa will be saved."
His tone was very relaxed, as if he were just going to pick herbs in an ordinary mountain and would be back soon.
Song Yan, having lived so long, understood that Yizhiye was trying to comfort her.
But what could she do now?
She was trapped in this courtyard with no way out.
If Yizhiye hadn't come, in a few more days, she would have had to watch Yuan Heng die with her own eyes.
After Yuan Heng died, these people would also die one by one.
By then, Medicine Emperor Valley would truly belong to Wang Dahong alone.
Thinking of Wang Dahong, Song Yan's expression became distressed again.
"What if Wang Dahong comes? What if he looks for you?"
Shen Xiaoyan chuckled, "If he comes, tell him that I couldn't find the medicine here and have already left."
Yizhiye nodded in agreement, "Yes, with Shen Xiaoyan's current identity, leaving without a trace is not difficult. Even if he has any suspicions, he won't suspect you, Grandma."
After all, in Wang Dahong's eyes, Song Yan and the others were like prisoners.
Although Yizhiye didn't finish his words, how could Song Yan not understand?
She didn't care either, given the reality of the situation.
However, she felt as if she had grasped an important piece of information from Yizhiye's words.
"You mentioned Shen Xiaoyan's current identity? Did she not have this identity before? Then when she said she was the daughter of the Palace Master of Changqiu Hall, was she impersonating?"
As soon as she spoke, Song Yan's expression changed rapidly.
Finally, she gritted her teeth and said, "Although I desperately want to save your grandfather and hope you can help, I cannot do so if it means sacrificing your reputation."
"If it's a forgery, while Changqiu Hall hasn't received the news yet, you should quickly hide far away."
Hearing the wistful tone in Song Yan's voice, Shen Xiaoyan's heart stirred.
There were still many good people in this world.
Even though she desperately wanted their help, she spoke these words to avoid implicating them.
Shen Xiaoyan chuckled and comforted her, "Don't think too much. Look at my face. It's genuine. It wasn't obtained by any other means. I look exactly like the Palace Master of Changqiu Hall. I don't know who my parents are. Perhaps, I really am the daughter of the Palace Master of Changqiu Hall, don't you think?"
Song Yan was speechless.
Although she felt that Shen Xiaoyan's words might be true, something still felt wrong.
Song Yan frowned and thought for a long time before finally realizing what was wrong.
Because Shen Xiaoyan said she "might" be the daughter of the Palace Master of Changqiu Hall, it meant that she herself was not sure.
Yet, she dared to make such a grand declaration and come to a place like Medicine Emperor Valley without being certain.
If she had gone to a small place, it would have been fine. After all, the people there wouldn't have contact with Changqiu Hall, and perhaps they would have been fooled by Shen Xiaoyan.
But Medicine Emperor Valley had contact with Changqiu Hall every year. If she remembered correctly, people from Changqiu Hall seemed to be arriving soon.
If the people from Changqiu Hall arrived, wouldn't Shen Xiaoyan's identity be exposed?
The thought of Shen Xiaoyan's identity potentially being exposed by the people from Changqiu Hall made Song Yan's heart uneasy.
She was truly not the kind of person who would sacrifice others for her own survival.
"No matter what, I cannot be the cause of trouble for you because of my own affairs. You all should leave tonight under the cover of darkness."
Song Yan's words were decisive, and Shen Xiaoyan and the others could all hear her firm attitude.
After speaking, Song Yan looked at Yizhiye again, "You have the heart to come and see your grandparents. Your grandparents know you are a good child. Seeing you once before they die, Grandma will be content. Your grandfather... your grandfather doesn't have the fortune, and there's nothing that can be done. I will personally tell him there, so you can rest assured."
Listening to Song Yan, Yizhiye's eyes involuntarily welled up with tears again.
Song Yan said this out of her deep concern for him.
If he were not a heartless person, he would not abandon his grandparents at this time to save himself and leave.
"Grandma, you don't need to say more. You don't know me yet. I am the most like you. I can pretend to agree with you and then secretly go to the forbidden area at night. But I don't want to deceive you, nor do I want you to worry too much. I can only tell you the truth: I cannot leave like this."
After speaking, Yizhiye glanced at Shen Xiaoyan. He knew he shouldn't involve Shen Xiaoyan.
But now, it was a situation where he couldn't back down. Even if Shen Xiaoyan left now, Yan Rulie of Sun Scorching Sect was still eyeing them.
Shen Xiaoyan naturally understood what he was thinking, so she smiled at Zheng Wei and said, "See? He's still worried about implicating me. He doesn't know that we've already dragged him into this mess. What's the use of regretting it now?"
Although Shen Xiaoyan's words seemed like a complaint, everyone present understood that Shen Xiaoyan was expressing her determination.
Zheng Wei looked down at Shen Xiaoyan's bright eyes and sighed inwardly.
His Mími was always like this, loyal to friends. As long as her friends needed her, she would always go all out.
Such a Mími made him both heartbroken and helpless, yet also deeply proud.
No matter what decision she made, he would stand by her side.
Zheng Wei turned to look at Yizhiye, "You're so indecisive, it perfectly matches your face. How about this? I think it's quite good."
As Zheng Wei spoke, a rogue smile appeared on his face.
Yizhiye felt utterly defeated after understanding Zheng Wei's meaning.
He almost forgot what he looked like and thought of saying that he was already a perfect match for his face.
It was fortunate that he didn't say it out loud, otherwise, he would have disgusted himself to death.