Chapter 178

Waves in the Sea of Emotion

It is truly said that one wave has not subsided before another rises.

The news that Noble Consort Zhang was to be sent to the Cold Palace was no less than a bolt from the blue. Nie Jinxuan was stunned, and Yin Fengzhan's face turned extremely ugly.

He immediately questioned the guard from the manor who had brought the message, but the guard only said that the specific situation was unclear. Therefore, hearing this, Nie Jinxuan realized the seriousness of the situation and urged Yin Fengzhan to return immediately.

Just like that, Yin Fengzhan hurried back to the capital on horseback. Nie Jinxuan, although anxious, could do nothing. After all, she was no longer the Princess Consort, and if something happened in the palace, even if she had the heart, she couldn't help. So, she could only stay behind to take care of Prince Rui, Yin Fengxiang.

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

During these three days, although Nie Jinxuan took care of Yin Fengxiang wholeheartedly, she kept thinking about Yin Fengzhan and Noble Consort Zhang in the palace. Originally, she thought that after Yin Fengzhan returned to the capital, he would send someone to tell her to be at ease, but three days had passed, and Yin Fengzhan hadn't come, nor had he sent any news.

Nie Jinxuan became increasingly uneasy. So, when she got up early this morning and was feeding Yin Fengxiang medicine spoon by spoon as usual, Yin Fengxiang couldn't help but look at her.

"Is Third Miss worried about the Fourth Imperial Brother?"

Yin Fengxiang's voice was very light, and hearing this, Nie Jinxuan, who was holding the medicine bowl, was stunned, but then she put the medicine bowl aside and sat in the seat beside him.

"How can I not be worried?! It's been three days, but there's no news at all, and I don't know how Noble Consort Zhang is now..."

In fact, these past two days, Nie Jinxuan had also secretly calculated. After all, in Nie Jinxuan's eyes, Noble Consort Zhang was a very clever person who knew her limits. Having lived in the palace for so long, she had naturally seen countless storms and waves, and should understand the Emperor's temperament thoroughly, so how could she suddenly anger the Emperor?!

Besides, Noble Consort Zhang was also an old person in the palace, having served the Emperor for so many years; even if there was no merit, there was hard work. And although the Emperor was naturally suspicious and gloomy, he wouldn't lose his temper for no reason... Therefore, Nie Jinxuan really couldn't imagine what kind of thing would make Noble Consort Zhang, who had always been cautious, anger the Emperor to the point of being sent to the Cold Palace!

And besides these things, Yin Fengzhan's behavior was also very strange. It had been three days since the incident. And before, it was agreed that he would send someone over if something happened, but now...

So thinking of this, Nie Jinxuan felt worried and somewhat uncomfortable. Even her usually calm and beautiful face grew increasingly dim.

At this moment, Yin Fengxiang, lying on the couch, saw her like this and couldn't help but move his eyebrows and say softly.

"Since you are worried, go back and see. I'm fine, Third Miss doesn't need to worry, didn't the Divine Doctor say I'm fine~! So Third Miss, go back first."

"What is Prince Rui saying? I naturally know that you are not in danger of life now, but your body is still weak and needs someone to take care of you. And this time you were injured so seriously, it was because of me, how can I leave at this time? Besides, didn't I say I must take care of you until you recover~!"

As she spoke, Nie Jinxuan smiled at Yin Fengxiang, then picked up the medicine bowl beside her, gently scooped a spoonful of medicine, and placed it to Yin Fengxiang's lips.

Nie Jinxuan's movements were not professional, nor gentle, but very attentive. At this moment, Yin Fengxiang just looked straight at her face close at hand, her beautiful and focused eyes, and then slowly opened his lips and drank the medicine.

Spoon by spoon, Nie Jinxuan fed all the medicine to Yin Fengxiang. After drinking the medicine, Nie Jinxuan put the medicine bowl aside, tucked Yin Fengxiang in, watched him fall into a deep sleep, and then pursed her lips and left.

But just as Nie Jinxuan walked out of the room, Yin Fengxiang, who was lying on the couch, suddenly opened his eyes and called out in a low voice.

"Lan Ping."

Yin Fengxiang's voice was not loud, but it was just right for Lan Ping, who was guarding outside, to hear clearly. Lan Ping pushed the door and walked in quickly.

"Master, what's wrong?"

"Lan Ping, pack up, we're going back tomorrow."

Yin Fengxiang said calmly, but hearing this, Lan Ping widened his eyes instantly.

"Going back? Master, but you are now..."

"Alright, I'm fine. Just be careful."

"But..."

"There's no 'but'. What, don't you listen to my words anymore?"

"Uh... no..."

Seeing his master so insistent, Lan Ping couldn't say anything, responded reluctantly, and walked out with his head lowered.

Lan Ping went down to pack, and this move naturally alarmed Nie Jinxuan. Nie Jinxuan came to find Yin Fengxiang, but Yin Fengxiang insisted on returning to the manor.

Seeing this, Nie Jinxuan knew Yin Fengxiang was doing it for her, so she felt sorry and worried about Yin Fengxiang's body. But Yin Fengxiang's mind was made up, and Nie Jinxuan couldn't force him, so she had to find Divine Doctor Long. With Divine Doctor Long saying it was fine to return to the manor, Nie Jinxuan couldn't say anything more.

Subsequently, the next morning, Yin Fengxiang set off to return to the city under Nie Jinxuan's care. But because of Yin Fengxiang's body, the carriage naturally moved very slowly, so by the time they arrived at the Prince Rui's manor, it was already afternoon.

After arriving, Nie Jinxuan helped serve Yin Fengxiang his medicine, and after everything was arranged, Nie Jinxuan left the Prince Rui's manor, but by then it was nearly dusk.

The sky grew darker, and the people on the street grew sparser. Nie Jinxuan didn't linger and came to Chen Wangfu... But just as Nie Jinxuan got off the carriage and walked up the steps of the Chen Wangfu gate, the guards guarding the gate stopped her instantly.

"Third Miss, please stay."

Everyone in Chen Wangfu knew Nie Jinxuan. But at this moment, being stopped by the guard, Nie Jinxuan was stunned.

For a moment, Nie Jinxuan didn't know how to react. Seeing this, Shui Yun, who followed behind, frowned and whispered.

"Miss has something to discuss with the Prince."

"I am sorry, the Prince said he would not see anyone."

The guard naturally knew Nie Jinxuan and Shui Yun. While speaking, his face also showed an apology. But hearing this, Shui Yun's face sank, but just as Shui Yun was about to say something, Nie Jinxuan stopped her and stepped forward to the guard.

"Did the Prince say he wouldn't see even me?"

"Uh... this..."

This was indeed not said, but he said he wouldn't see anyone. This...

The young guard didn't know how to say it. Nie Jinxuan didn't make things difficult for him and whispered.

"How about this, please ask this guard brother to help pass a message, I will wait here and see what the Prince says, may I ask if this brother can help?"

Nie Jinxuan spoke kindly. Hearing this, the guard thought for a moment and immediately responded, then walked in to pass the message.

The sky finally darkened, and before long, the young guard walked out quickly. Following him was the Chief Steward, Gu Hong.

Seeing Gu Hong arrive, Nie Jinxuan stepped forward and whispered.

"Chief Steward Gu, what's going on? How..."

"Alas, Third Miss, it's a long story. This old servant doesn't know how to explain."

Frowning, Gu Hong also looked troubled. Hearing this, Nie Jinxuan was stunned, but then she said without thinking.

"Alright, I'll go in and see, I'll go ask him what's going on!"

As she spoke, Nie Jinxuan walked towards the Wangfu, but just then, Gu Hong blocked her path for the first time.

"Third Miss, please wait."

"... Chief Steward Gu, you..."

Nie Jinxuan was stunned, because she didn't expect Gu Hong to stop her. Meeting Nie Jinxuan's surprised eyes, Gu Hong's usually serious face rarely showed a hint of entanglement, but after a moment of silence, he whispered.

"Third Miss, many things have happened recently, and Third Miss has just returned from outside the city, so you should go back and rest first."

Gu Hong's words sounded nice, but it was clearly a refusal. Looking at Gu Hong before her, Nie Jinxuan pursed her cherry lips after a moment.

"... He said that?"

"... Yes..."

"He won't see even me?"

"The Prince... the Prince has just recently..."

Gu Hong had words he couldn't say, but couldn't explain. But just then, before Gu Hong could finish, Nie Jinxuan pushed Gu Hong aside and rushed in directly.

Nie Jinxuan didn't speak, her tight face expressionless. She walked quickly, not caring about Gu Hong's pursuit and persuasion, and came directly to the study.

In fact, at this moment, Nie Jinxuan didn't know exactly where Yin Fengzhan was. But she intuitively came to the study. She kicked the door open and indeed saw Yin Fengzhan sitting behind the desk, head bowed, not knowing what he was thinking.

At this moment, the harsh sound of the door hitting the frame made people's eardrums ache. Hearing the sound, Yin Fengzhan, who had been bowing his head, looked up, and a pair of extremely deep, yet extremely sinister eyes swept over.

"Get out!"

He roared without thinking, but then met Nie Jinxuan's beautiful eyes standing at the door, and Yin Fengzhan frowned instantly. Before Nie Jinxuan could speak, he said directly to Gu Hong, who had rushed over behind her.

"Gu Hong, what are you doing? Didn't I say I wouldn't see anyone?"

Yin Fengzhan's meaning was very clear. Hearing this, Gu Hong was also troubled and stepped forward, making a move to persuade Nie Jinxuan to go out. But Nie Jinxuan pushed Gu Hong aside again and walked in directly.

"What's going on? What exactly happened?"

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