Zhan Tianye's expression was originally indifferent, with no particular emotion in his eyes, but upon hearing something concerning the Second Miss Yun, his demeanor immediately turned serious, and he finally spoke, "What is it?"
Xie Jin found it peculiar, his guess had been correct!
A once-in-a-millennium iron tree blooming!
He deliberately played coy, "Guess!"
Zhan Tianye's gaze chilled.
Xie Jin was exasperated, "How have I tolerated you for so many years? Forget it, I'll tell you directly. You can hardly imagine that not only is the Second Miss Yun skilled in medicine, but she is also a renowned Divine Physician on the martial arts scene! I was shocked when I heard it! I still remember how terrifying she looked when she was chasing you! Yet, in just a few short years, she has become a Divine Physician!"
"And she even bore you a child!"
Although Xie Jin was not in the capital, he was well aware of the affairs and some secrets that transpired there.
With a little thought, he understood that the woman who bore Zhan Tianye a child was Yun Shu.
Zhan Tianye remained expressionless.
Seeing this, Xie Jin was astonished, "You don't mean to tell me you already knew she was a Divine Physician?"
"I had my suspicions," Zhan Tianye replied.
A twitch ran across Xie Jin's lips. So, he was the only one getting excited. He tapped the table and glanced outside, "Since I'm here, let me go see the person you've locked up in the dark prison. There are very few who can remain tight-lipped in front of me. Let me have a word with him."
"Go ahead."
Xie Jin sensed something was amiss with Zhan Tianye's state, but more important matters were at hand. He would inquire later.
Just as Xie Jin was about to reach the door, Zhan Tianye asked, "Have you by chance met Ruan Xi a few times?"
"Ruan Xi? Yes, I've met him a few times, we have some acquaintance. What's wrong?" Xie Jin stopped, looking at Zhan Tianye in confusion. Why the sudden mention of Ruan Xi?
From his understanding of Zhan Tianye, he had little fondness for, and indeed little contact with, those aristocratic families.
Therefore, the sudden mention of Ruan Xi surprised him.
"Based on your understanding of him, what do you think of him?" Zhan Tianye's voice held a hint of coldness.
Xie Jin smiled, "Ruan Xi is difficult to read. He is a man of great ambition and means, but the Ruan family itself is in turmoil. He will likely take action against certain members of his own family. In other words, he is someone who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals."
"I am aware of all this. Tell me, what is it about him that women find so appealing?" Zhan Tianye frowned, clearly losing patience.
"He has many women around him. You can find out by investigating. As for men, the more amorous they are, the more irresistible they become to women," Xie Jin said dismissively. They were all men, after all. Apart from the Zhan Tianye before him, who disliked entanglements with women, other men would surely be involved, wouldn't they?
Even he himself enjoyed being entangled with women.
After all, it was a suitable form of recreation, a source of happiness!
No!
Xie Jin suddenly grew cautious, narrowing his eyes. "Why is Prince Ye so concerned about what makes Ruan Xi appealing to women? Could it be... Don't tell me that the Second Miss Yun has some kind of relationship with Ruan Xi?"
"Yes." Zhan Tianye nodded. Xie Jin had said that women liked amorous men?
Then, did Yun Shu like Ruan Xi's amorous nature?
Zhan Tianye's brow furrowed even more tightly.
Xie Jin was stunned, "I actually guessed correctly? Wasn't the Second Miss Yun deeply in love with you before? Insisting on marrying you and even bearing you a child, and now she's taken a liking to Ruan Xi? Although Ruan Xi is quite appealing to women, but..."
He immediately cut himself short.
He had intended to say that Zhan Tianye was so handsome, but then he thought that over time, women looked for charm, and Ruan Xi was full of it. He even felt a sense of inadequacy himself.
He immediately composed himself, "Are you sure?"
"They are already engaged," Zhan Tianye's voice was icy.
Xie Jin suddenly realized that this matter was becoming tricky! "Are you truly serious about the Second Miss Yun? But, she bore you a child, and now she's suddenly taken a liking to Ruan Xi? You are completely different from Ruan Xi."
"Think of a way for me to separate them," Zhan Tianye said gravely. He knew Xie Jin was full of tricks and schemes, and such a matter should be simple for Xie Jin.
Furthermore, Xie Jin had experience.
A twitch ran across Xie Jin's lips. "If they are in love, wouldn't it be inappropriate to forcefully separate them?"
Zhan Tianye raised an eyebrow.
Another twitch crossed Xie Jin's lips. He quickly raised his hands, "Alright, alright, leave it to me! Forget it, for your lifelong happiness, and so that Xiao Li can live with his parents, I'll do something unscrupulous! It's not like it's the first time."
"Very well, if you want anything later, just tell Qiu Lu directly," Zhan Tianye said with great satisfaction, and was very generous.
Xie Jin's face lit up with a smile, "Good, just wait! I will absolutely satisfy you. Moreover, the Second Miss Yun is a Divine Physician, so she might as well be an ally to us. It's all beneficial and has no drawbacks!"
A hint of a smile appeared in Zhan Tianye's eyes. "Mm."
"Oh, right. In a few days, the Empress Dowager will return to the palace. There will undoubtedly be a banquet then. Be careful. I heard she brought back a woman this time and intends for this woman to be a stepmother to Xiao Li and the others," Xie Jin suddenly remembered something.
It was his fault; he had heard about Bai Chun on the way, and then discussed Yun Shu and Ruan Xi, and he had forgotten about this matter.
Zhan Tianye let out a cold laugh, "She hasn't given up yet?"
"Of course, she wouldn't give up so easily!" Xie Jin's lips twitched, and he let out a cold laugh.
...
Yun Manor.
Yun Yueyin closed her eyes.
She held her breath.
Sensing the sensation of a mask being affixed to her face.
Only after Wen Shu finished did she open her eyes and say with some impatience, "Quick! Let me look in the mirror!"
"It's exactly the same as Miss's original face! Miss Meng is truly modest; her false face is made so perfectly! Miss can now confidently meet the Regent and the Empress Dowager! And also silence many people in the capital!" Wen Shu exclaimed in amazement.
When Yun Yueyin saw the face in the bronze mirror, which seemed like another lifetime, she stood up abruptly, "Excellent!"
With this face, she could slowly search for that divine physician!
She could successfully marry the Regent!
As for Yun Shu, she had to focus now and could not afford to be careless. Later, in the palace, she would ensure Yun Shu fell into an eternal abyss of despair!
"Quick, send someone to prepare the carriage. I want to see the Regent now!"
"Yes! Your servant will go and instruct them immediately!"
...
Half an hour later, Yun Yueyin arrived at the Regent's Manor.
Since the manor had recently caught fire, many people were in and out, repairing the buildings.
She was familiar with the Regent's Manor and told them not to bother with an escort.
Although the snakebite on her leg still hurt, she didn't care at all, as she was now eager to see the Regent.
However, as she reached the door of the room.
She was stunned!
The sounds emanating from inside turned her face utterly ashen.