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Gu Bei suddenly spoke up, "Among the princesses of the Exiled Nation, there is indeed one named Luo Jingxian, who is a sister of Lo Cheng."
"Really!" Ye Xiaohan exclaimed in surprise. "Are you saying that you are not Bai Family's eldest daughter Bai Rong'er, but rather Your Highness Luo Jingxian?"
What incredible luck! Now they could even stumble upon a prince or princess? It felt like a buy-one-get-one-free deal.
In response to Ye Xiaohan's astonishment, Bai Rong'er gently nodded.
"It's simply hard to believe."
Ye Xiaohan struggled to process such a significant revelation, akin to a roommate suddenly revealing they were an alien after living together for years.
"I'm not doubting you," Ye Xiaohan tried to soften her words, not wanting to provoke Bai Rong'er. "But if you truly are the princess of the Exiled Nation, why are you here in the Bai Family's residence?"
Especially in such a tragic and desolate state.
Ye Xiaohan didn't say everything outright, but the implication was clear to everyone present. Bai Rong'er's expression changed instantly, as if she recalled a deeply painful memory. Her body trembled slightly, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
Oh no, this has stirred up her bad memories.
Ye Xiaohan quickly took measures to help Bai Rong'er calm down. However, even after regaining her composure, Bai Rong'er was still emotionally shaken and fell back into a somewhat dazed state. She became wary of Ye Xiaohan and refused to divulge any further information.
Continuing to press for answers would yield no results and might even backfire, increasing Bai Rong'er's defensiveness.
Gu Bei reassured Ye Xiaohan, "Let her calm down on her own; some things she must overcome by herself. No outsider can unlock her heart."
"You're right."
Ye Xiaohan looked at Bai Rong'er, whose emotions had suddenly worsened again. Just a single mention had shattered days of effort. It seemed that without understanding everything from deep within her heart, it would be difficult for her to lead a normal life moving forward.
Gently closing the door behind them, she allowed the troubled prince and princess their privacy.
Ye Xiaohan sat outside in the yard with her legs stretched out, staring blankly ahead. "What are we going to do now? The royal family from another country has moved into my home, and one of them is nearly driven mad while the other collapsed on the roadside, almost becoming a corpse. Clearly, we've attracted some troublesome big shot, haven't we?"
She wondered if saving them would land her on a blacklist as well, and whether those around her would be implicated because of it.
Ye Xiaohan felt troubled. Why couldn't those in power and influence just behave themselves? All she wanted was to live an ordinary life like any common person. Why was that so difficult?
Gu Bei pondered for a moment before saying, "In my opinion, we can't go out for now. We still don't know who is behind their persecution. If word gets out and we become targets, we'll be at a disadvantage. It's better to stay put and observe the situation around us."
"I think so too," Ye Xiaohan replied. "Anyone who uses such cruel methods is definitely not a good person. We should be cautious; we can't rule out the possibility that they are deranged psychopaths who might stab us in the back."
The two of them called over the other two in the house and explained the situation, emphasizing how serious the consequences of exposure could be.
Li Qi nodded quickly. "If bad people catch Sister Bai, they'll also catch me and everyone else!"
"Exactly, you understand it very well!" Ye Xiaohan said as she patted Li Qi's head, gave her a piece of candy, and pulled her onto her lap. Then she turned to the silent Li Yang. "What about you?"
Her concern wasn't for Li Qi but for Li Yang.
Long ago, Ye Xiaohan had noticed that Li Yang had developed special feelings for Bai Rong'er.
It was quite normal; after all, what young man isn't infatuated during adolescence? Suddenly encountering a stunning beauty who also had a tragic past and a gentle personality would attract almost any male.
Bai Rong'er was such a beauty that it was no surprise the whole city adored her, especially since Li Yang was just a budding youth.
Ye Xiaohan supported free love, but the premise was that it shouldn't cause distress to oneself. A good relationship should only make one better. However, what lay before Li Yang was quite the opposite.
Just Bai Rong'er—no, now it's Luo Jingxian—was like a deep pit standing in front of him.
Moreover, there were clearly significant problems within the Luo Royal Family; even princes and princesses had fallen into such dire situations. If Li Yang got involved, he might end up with nothing left but bones.
Seeing Li Yang's dejected face, Ye Xiaohan sighed inwardly. She had come to regard Li Yang as her own younger brother and naturally wished for him to live happily throughout his life.
However, Ye Xiaohan did not try to persuade him. Even if she wanted to, she wouldn't know how to start. Emotions cannot be controlled; mere rational restraint does not make feelings disappear.
Forget it. The younger generation will have their own fortunes. It's better to let Liu Yang calm down on his own. She believed he was no longer a child and would have his own considerations.
What Ye Xiaohan could do was to assist when Liu Yang needed help.
Under Ye Xiaohan's treatment, Luo Cheng gradually improved, but due to the severity of his injuries, he still spent more time unconscious than awake.
Luo Jingxian took care of him tirelessly, and sometimes Ye Xiaohan found it quite miraculous. Despite forgetting her own matters, she cared for Luo Cheng with meticulous attention.
Is this what blood ties mean?
Ye Xiaohan shook her head; overthinking wouldn't help. Luo Jingxian couldn't handle any stimulation right now, so it was better to let her act on her own.
As for Ye Xiaohan herself, she was overwhelmed with busyness.
The business outside would not pause just because she was busy saving someone, so she often found herself running between both places. After Luo Cheng improved a bit, she began to shift her focus back to the business.
At that moment, Ye Xiaohan was in the restaurant calculating accounts, the abacus clicking rhythmically.
“Boss, someone is looking for you!” A staff member came over to inform her, stepping aside to reveal the visitor behind him.
Ye Xiaohan replied, “Got it, thank you.”
She looked at the visitor, thinking he was just an ordinary customer and didn't pay much attention. With a smile, she said, “What can I do for you? We have a menu here with detailed descriptions of each dish. If there's anything you're not satisfied with, feel free to let us know so we can correct it in a timely manner.”
The man scrutinized Ye Xiaohan with narrowed eyes and said, “Are you Ye Xiaohan?”
“Yes, that's me.” Ye Xiaohan felt somewhat displeased by his attitude but chose not to engage further. In the business of opening a restaurant, encountering peculiar customers was inevitable; if she had to argue with every single one of them, she would have been exhausted long ago.
However, since the other party was rude, she wouldn’t be overly enthusiastic either; a few casual remarks would suffice.
A hint of disdain appeared at the corner of the man's mouth as he said, "The Empress has summoned you. Please accompany the servant."
Ye Xiaohan was taken aback by his words and couldn't help but look at him again.
She hadn't paid much attention before, but now she noticed that he was of medium height, with a pale face and no beard. His voice was sharper than those around him, suggesting he was from the palace—perhaps a eunuch?
As a modern person and a doctor, Ye Xiaohan found her interest in eunuchs far greater than that in emperors.
This was the first time she had seen a real eunuch since arriving in this era, although she had never seen a fake one either.
"Miss Ye?" The man noticed Ye Xiaohan suddenly lost in thought, staring at him in a way that made him uncomfortable. He repeated himself impatiently, "The Empress wishes to see you. The carriage is waiting outside; please come with the servant immediately."
If the man could live in modern times, he would easily notice that Ye Xiaohan's gaze was akin to that of a researcher observing a lab rat.
Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately for him, he was unaware.
Ye Xiaohan pulled her attention away from the suspected eunuch; she now faced an even more pressing dilemma.
"The Empress wants to see me?" Ye Xiaohan asked. "May I ask why she wishes to meet me?"
The man replied impatiently, "Does the Empress need anyone's permission to see someone? Hurry up and get ready; we are going to the palace!"
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