Chapter 69

Yueji Yuan is Ye Sisi's courtyard.

Ye Sisi closed the doors and windows, sat on the bed, and opened the bottle of Tiger King Pill.

Instantly, a... fecal smell rose to her nostrils; Ye Sisi let out a 'ye' and almost vomited.

She thought she had taken the wrong one, but upon closer look, it was indeed the Tiger King Pill sold by Zhuang Shopkeeper—no mistake!

But how could it be so smelly?!

After a while, probably getting used to the smell, Ye Sisi felt it wasn't that bad; thinking of Ye Qingran's mention of the Tiger King Pill's miraculous effects that day, she gradually reassured herself, saying, "Perhaps the Tiger King Pill is just like this!"

The more Ye Sisi thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed.

"Indeed, rare pills have a different smell from other pills!"

Ye Sisi said, pouring out a pill, placing it in her palm to observe—it was pitch black, with some granular substances attached, giving it a layered look.

"This pill looks so unique!"

Ye Sisi pinched the pill, slowly placed it in her mouth, enjoying the simple happiness of eating a high-grade pill.

Tiger King Pill, Tiger King Pill, whether my cultivation can advance to the Xuan King rests on you!

Ye Sisi's eyes were filled with anticipation.

However, in the next instant, she furrowed her brows, a strong nausea rising to her throat.

"Good medicine tastes bitter; I absolutely cannot spit it out!"

Ye Sisi cheered herself on inwardly, then chewed hard a few times and hastily swallowed it…

A fecal smell permeated her mouth.

Ye Sisi drank several mouthfuls of water before it slightly eased.

"Sisi!"

At that moment, Zhao Shi's voice came from outside; Ye Sisi started, hiding the Tiger King Pill. The Tiger King Pill was hers, bought by her, and she was unwilling to share it with anyone, not even her own older sister Ye Huanhuan!

"Mother, I'm here."

Zhao Shi entered the room, saw Ye Sisi sitting on the bed, and couldn't help but glare at her: "Your older sister just looked for you; why didn't you reply? What are you doing in bed in broad daylight?"

Ye Sisi originally had no intention of telling Zhao Shi about the Tiger King Pill, but lacking sufficient money and seeing Ye Huanhuan absent, she simply confessed.

"Mother, I bought a bottle of pill at the Medicine King Pavilion, needing three million five hundred thousand taels of gold."

"What?!"

Zhao Shi simply doubted she had misheard!

"What kind of pill is so expensive?"

"It's this Tiger King Pill; taking it can raise one's cultivation!"

Ye Sisi took out the Tiger King Pill hidden under her pillow.

"What Tiger King Pill, why is it so smelly? Sisi, have you been cheated?"

Zhao Shi smelled that odor; her old face involuntarily wrinkled, she clutched her nose hard, looking as if she were about to die from nausea.

Ye Sisi immediately became unhappy: "I bought this from the Medicine King Pavilion; how could I have been cheated?"

"But this pill doesn't even look like a first-grade pill; how can it be so expensive?"

"Zhuang Shopkeeper said it's newly developed; it's normal you haven't seen it! I don't care—I've already signed an IOU; you must give me this money!"

Zhao Shi almost wanted to vomit blood.

Three million five hundred thousand taels of gold—that's all her private savings!

And she spent it on her daughter buying something that isn't even a pill?

Zhao Shi was reluctant: "Sisi, your older sister last time went to Medicine King Valley seeking a Fourth Grade Pill, bringing only over a million taels, yet this bottle of yours demands…"

"How could they be the same? This is a bottle! Besides, this bottle of medicine I snatched from Ye Qingran's hands! If you don't give me the money, where will I put my face?"

Ye Qingran?

Zhao Shi's heart skipped a beat, feeling ever more that something was fishy.

"Could it be that Ye Qingran teamed up with the Medicine King Pavilion to swindle you again?"

"Impossible! I dare say Ye Qingran doesn't have that ability! Besides, you didn't see—she got all worked up fighting me over this Tiger King Pill!"

Saying this, Ye Sisi frowned at Zhao Shi: "Mother, if you're reluctant to spend money, just say so; when your older sister asks for money, you never refuse, but when I ask, you always make excuses—you're just playing favorites!"

"I know my older sister excels, but I'm also your daughter! If you don't give me the money, when the Medicine King Pavilion people come knocking, the embarrassment will be yours!"

Anyway, Ye Sisi would absolutely not admit she had been cheated!

Zhao Shi was speechless, almost wanting to slap this daughter awake!

It's obvious she was swindled by Ye Qingran!

"Don't eat this pill; when the Medicine King Pavilion comes knocking, I'll give them a proper piece of my mind!"

Zhao Shi solemnly said to Ye Sisi.

Guoshi Fu

"Your Majesty, the Second Miss Ye and the Eldest Miss Mu request an audience."

Fu San came to the study to report to Fu Hanxiu.

Fu Hanxiu glanced at Fu San with lifted brows, lazily saying: "Do you really need to report this to me? How did I tell you before?"

Fu San lowered his head.

He naturally followed the Your Majesty's orders, directly driving them away.

But this time, it's different.

Fu San pondered a moment, then explained: "Originally I was to have them leave directly, but they insisted they had something very important to discuss with you, and moreover, this matter concerns… Miss Ye."

I don't know when it started, but matters concerning Ye Qingran have seemed important to him—at least, that's how it is for Your Majesty.

Realizing this issue, Fu San couldn't help but click his tongue.

Fu Hanxiu gave Fu San a cold sideways glance.

Is it related to Ye Qingran?

Fu Hanxiu instantly became interested.

The side hall of Guoshi Fu.

Ye Huanhuan and Mu Qingrou stood, their expressions excited, as they looked around.

They could hardly believe that in this lifetime they actually had a chance to visit the Guoshi Fu—something they had never even dreamed of before.

At that moment, footsteps sounded outside the door; the two turned toward the sound and looked toward the door, where a backlit figure approached.

Tall and slender, dressed in white that surpassed snow.

His peerlessly handsome face was stunningly heavenly.

National Master Fu Hanxiu, like a Divine Curse, possessed unrivaled charm.

Ye Huanhuan and Mu Qingrou couldn't help but stare dumbfounded.

Before seeing the National Master, she thought the Crown Prince was the epitome of earthly ideals; only after seeing the National Master did she finally understand what is meant by 'there is always a higher heaven beyond heaven, and a greater person beyond person.'

She could not help but admit that there was an unbridgeable chasm between the Crown Prince and the National Master.

Even the Xuan Yuan Sword Sect's breathtakingly talented senior martial brother paled in comparison to the National Master!

Ye Huanhuan's heart fluttered.

She greedily thought, how wonderful it would be if such a man were hers.

She hoped that openly she would be the Crown Princess of Donglin Country, while secretly she would be the National Master's clandestine lover.

Mu Qingrou also wore a look of astonishment.

Although it wasn't her first time seeing the National Master, each encounter left her speechless from his astonishment.

Such a perfect man—even if he did not belong to her, Mu Qingrou, he absolutely could not be left to Ye Qingran!

"What brings the two of you to see me?"

"The National Master's voice was also like heavenly music, magnetic and captivating."

"Greetings, National Master!"

Only then did the two snap out of their daze, hastily offering a salute to Fu Hanxiu.

"It's like this, National Master: we have some matters concerning Ye Qingran that we wish to tell you, lest you be deceived."

Ye Huanhuan spoke softly, a hint of alluring charm hidden in her brows and eyes.

"Although she is my sister, I do not wish her to deceive others, especially you, National Master!"

Ye Huanhuan's eyes were slightly red, showing a very troubled and conflicted expression.

"Oh, do tell."

Fu Hanxiu sat down on his own, exuding unmatched nobility.

"Ye Huanhuan gave Mu Qingrou a look; Mu Qingrou spoke: 'National Master, it's like this: Ye Qingran has been boasting to us about her close relationship with you, National Master. Are you aware of this?'"

"I do have some connections with her."

"Fu Hanxiu said lightly."

Ye Huanhuan and Mu Qingrou secretly harbored jealousy and resentment.

Ye Qingran really has good fortune, actually getting involved with the National Master!

"The close relationship I spoke of is not what you think."

"What does it mean then?"

Fu Hanxiu raised his sword brows slightly, his eyes full of suave charm.

The sight made both of their hearts surge.

"It's that kind of intimate relationship between a man and a woman! Ye Qingran told us that you, National Master, have feelings for her and intend to marry her as your wife; then she would become the supremely noble National Master's wife! National Master, is this true?"

Mu Qingrou lowered her head, concealing the emotion in her eyes.

"Fu Hanxiu curled the corner of his lips."

"Would Ye Qingran say such a thing?"