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As Ye Xiaohan continued to draw closer to Bai Rong'er, Bai Rong'er gradually lowered her guard.
Originally, Bai Rong'er held no significant hostility towards Ye Xiaohan, but now their relationship had become much more intimate. To outsiders, this intimacy might still appear cold, but for Bai Rong'er, it was a remarkable change compared to before.
Although she still remained silent and did not exhibit clingy behavior, at least she no longer rejected Ye Xiaohan's approach. It was worth noting that previously, when Ye Xiaohan had tried to change her bandages, she would bite him.
Now, she no longer bit him; instead, she would watch him closely until he moved away from her side.
"White Maiden, the streets seem lively today. Let's go out for a stroll, and I'll take you to try some delicious food!"
Ye Xiaohan approached Bai Rong'er as usual, inviting her to go out.
Of course, before that, he needed to give Bai Rong'er a little makeover. It wasn't about making her look more beautiful; rather, it was the opposite.
Bai Rong'er's beauty was simply too stunning and drew too much attention. Ye Xiaohan couldn't yet be sure of Bai Rong'er's true identity. If she had many enemies, they might come seeking revenge. Right now, Bai Rong'er wasn't fully aware of her surroundings and might not be able to handle them.
Moreover, he didn't want to get into such troublesome matters again. After all the effort put into achieving a semblance of stability in their lives, he certainly wouldn't voluntarily give that up!
While it was a pity that others wouldn't get to see Bai Rong'er's astonishing beauty, safety came first.
After fussing over Bai Rong'er's appearance for a while, when he finally looked up again, her face had transformed. She was still beautiful, of course, but the breathtaking quality had diminished significantly; she now resembled an ordinary beauty.
Additionally, there were slight changes in her features; she looked only about fifty percent like her original self. Even if she encountered old enemies from before, as long as they stubbornly denied it, they wouldn't be able to confirm her identity.
Once he was satisfied with the results and ensured everything was foolproof, Ye Xiaohan nodded with approval and took Bai Rong'er out the door.
Bai Rong'er still wore an expressionless face. Sometimes Ye Xiaohan felt that she seemed completely indifferent to her own beauty. Or perhaps she simply didn't even notice how beautiful she was.
It was truly incredible; if such a face belonged to another woman, she would probably be so enamored with her reflection that she wouldn't want to leave the mirror.
Ye Xiaohan touched his nose thoughtfully and wondered if he would also be like a daffodil, staring at his own shadow and refusing to move away.
"Hey, did you hear? Another Envoy Group is coming to the capital, and this time it's said that a prince from Neighboring Country is coming in person!"
As they approached a stall to buy a crystal cake, they overheard a group of women gathered together, discussing something. Words like Neighboring Country and prince floated through the air.
The women appeared excited, their faces flushed with a flower-like vibrancy and shyness. "I heard! I heard! That prince is supposed to be a handsome man, what was his name again?"
"You can't even remember his name, yet you know if he's handsome or not?"
Her comment drew laughter from the surrounding girls.
One girl, with a few freckles on her cheeks that made her look lively and cute, proudly declared, "I know! The prince sent on this mission is Prince Luo Cheng! He's rumored to be one of the most handsome men around!"
"Really? Is he that good-looking?" Clearly, some were skeptical, and the girls erupted into chatter again.
Ye Xiaohan broke off half of her cake and handed it to Bai Rong'er, taking a bite as she said, "An envoy visiting? This is a big deal! If our tavern could host a foreign Envoy Group, our business would definitely soar!"
She wasn't interested in what the prince looked like; all she cared about was seizing this opportunity to make more money.
"But this is just a rumor; who knows if it's true? Even if it is, we don't know when the Envoy Group will arrive or where we can get accurate information. White Maiden, let's go check that notice board over there."
Ye Xiaohan pointed toward the notice board ahead and turned to look beside her, only to be startled to find Bai Rong'er was no longer by her side!
What happened? She had been right there just moments ago! Ye Xiaohan quickly scanned the area and finally spotted Bai Rong'er standing still at their previous location, not having followed her.
Seeing her there, Ye Xiaohan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief as she walked over. "Why are you just standing here? You should tell me where you're going first; otherwise, I'll worry!"
Bai Rong'er's face was pale; even through the thick layer of powder, it was evident she had turned an alarming shade of white, as if she had been greatly shocked.
"White Maiden?" Ye Xiaohan exclaimed in surprise. What happened? Why did she suddenly look like she did when she was seriously ill before? "Are you okay? What's wrong?"
Ye Xiaohan reached out to check Bai Rong'er’s pulse, finding no abnormalities in her body. It seemed she had merely been startled.
But nothing strange had happened just now; even when she first brought Bai Rong'er out, there had been no adverse reactions.
“Should we wear my new goose-yellow dress when Prince Luo Cheng arrives in the capital?”
The conversation among the other women still revolved around the prince, but Ye Xiaohan was not in the mood to consider such matters. Business could wait; if something happened to Bai Rong'er, it would be a serious problem.
However, when she glanced at Bai Rong'er again, she realized something was off. Upon hearing the name Lo Cheng, Bai Rong'er’s pupils noticeably contracted—a reaction typical of someone experiencing intense shock.
Why would Bai Rong'er react to a foreign prince? Did they know each other?
A flurry of doubts bubbled up in Ye Xiaohan's mind, like a series of bubbles rising from the depths of an abyss, unstoppable and overwhelming.
Yet for the sake of stabilizing Bai Rong'er’s emotions, this was not the time to pursue those questions.
Ye Xiaohan quickly pulled Bai Rong'er away from that spot.
Going straight home might not be wise; it was clear that Bai Rong'er had been affected. If they returned and she suppressed her feelings, it could hinder her recovery.
After some thought, Ye Xiaohan remembered that the Dye House had recently begun using a new dye she had developed, and Xia Zhanggui had been urging her to come see it.
They might as well go there. The Dye House was located at the foot of a mountain on the outskirts, surrounded by serene scenery. A change of environment could help lift their spirits.
Her judgment proved correct; during their journey, Bai Rong'er’s mood stabilized significantly, and the previous ominous aura dissipated.
Ye Xiaohan let out a quiet sigh of relief. In the early days when Bai Rong'er had been poisoned and her body was collapsing, Ye Xiaohan had needed medication just to approach her safely.
Now that Bai Rong'er had regained much of her strength, she could easily lift Ye Xiaohan into the air as if she were a star. If things went awry and Bai Rong'er lost control, Ye Xiaohan couldn’t be entirely confident in her ability to handle it.
The two of them strolled leisurely, not as if they were going to conduct business, but rather like a casual outing. As a result, they took longer than usual, and by the time they emerged from the Dye House, the sun was nearly setting.
However, with Bai Rong'er, a skilled individual, Ye Xiaohan felt no fear about returning a little later. If anyone were to cause trouble, it was them who should be worried.
Sitting in the carriage as they slowly made their way back to the city, they admired the beautiful sunset. It was a rare moment of leisure amidst their busy lives.
They had not hired another driver for the carriage; Ye Xiaohan was driving herself. This was partly to avoid stressing Bai Rong'er. While she had no defenses against Ye Xiaohan, she still felt uneasy around others.
The other reason was Ye Xiaohan's personal interest.
Just like in modern society, where Ye Xiaohan enjoyed driving her own car, she had a strong fascination with handling the horse-drawn carriage. So in informal situations, such as when going out for business discussions where appearance mattered, she would make an effort to drive herself during private moments.
It was hard to understand why women of this era shied away from such an enjoyable activity as driving a carriage.
The carriage moved forward slowly as Ye Xiaohan flicked the whip—not striking the horse but allowing it to walk at its own pace.
"Whoa there!"
Suddenly, the horse pulling the carriage stopped and neighed twice.
"What’s wrong?" Ye Xiaohan reached out to pat its back. The horse turned its head and snorted at her.
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