The prince disliked her, and the legitimate daughter was reborn and married to the regent

"Sisi, there's chaos in Minister Xun's mansion."

Shen Ningsi also sank herself to the bottom of the hot spring, the water just covering her chin, revealing the rosy corners of her mouth.

Huo Daiyu, who was standing by, stretched out his hand and placed it on the stone next to him.

Yun Nian, on the other hand, had her back to them, lying on a rock a little below the surface of the water, revealing her flawless white jade back. The moonlight fell on her, and it was hard to tell whether it was the moon that illuminated her, or she that gathered the moonlight.

"Huh? What happened?"

She spoke lazily, and when Huo Daiyu threw a handful of water at her, she just shook it for a moment, and the water drops slid down the curve of her back.

"I just went in to see the excitement, and then I left because I was afraid of being discovered. Then I heard words like 'bitch' and 'ruined me'."

Huo Daiyu slowly moved to Shen Ningsi's side, yawned and said, she didn't expect that she could see such a good show just by passing by.

"By the way, Rongyang's face was covered with festering wounds. I was so scared that I almost vomited just now."

At this time, Yun Nian turned around, her clear eyes full of doubt.

"Face? Ulcerated?"

She frowned and thought for a moment, then said uncertainly,

"Isn't this the same poison that Rong Dan originally intended to give me?"

"Maybe. After all, I didn't hear Rong Dan's voice, but there was a person lying on the ground whose life or death is unknown."

If it was really Rong Dan who did it, then she would be in great danger.

Shen Ningsi splashed water onto Yun Nian's face.

"That's none of your business. It's her own choice, Sisi. Don't get involved in what happens between them. It has nothing to do with you."

Her expression was obviously serious with a hint of disapproval. Yun Nian was too soft-hearted and always felt pity for those who looked pitiful.

It's not that kindness is bad, but all this shouldn't have involved her in the first place.

"The medicine was given by Rong Yang, and the poison was administered by Rong Dan. One of them fulfilled her long-cherished wish, and the other reaped the consequences. They both got what they wanted, didn't they?"

Yun Nian knew that what she said was right. She had even thought of this possibility when she first gave out the box of ointment.

She had clearly foreseen it, but she did not stop it and let things develop into a chaotic situation.

"I know, Sisi, I didn't want to save her."

She had indeed changed. All the bitter compassion she had felt before seemed to have disappeared, and her heart had become cold and hard.

The two men looked at her face and saw that there was nothing unusual, so they felt relieved.

"Okay, let's not talk about them. It's not easy to get this opportunity to bathe in the hot spring with you guys, so naturally I have to talk about some happy things."

Huo Daiyu had a malicious smile on his face and dived into the water. When he raised his head again, he was already next to Yun Nian.

"Hehe, let me see if our Sisi has grown up recently."

"Wait, you!"

Yun Nian flushed as she slapped Huo Daiyu's hand away, crossed her arms around herself, and looked towards Shen Ningsi for help, but the latter just shook his head helplessly.

"I'm sorry Sisi, I also...um...you know."

"Ahhh! You're all perverts!"

The sound of laughter pierced the darkness, startling the birds in the trees and flying up, flapping their wings and landing on the stone table in the yard.

Yun Shuo still brought a pot of wine, drinking alone under the moon. He listened to the faint laughter and smiled gently.

He didn't get Sisi, and similarly, no man could get her. Yun Nian was just in the hot spring villa. Even if he couldn't see her often, he could at least hear her. Isn't that good?

The bird, preening its feathers, tilted its head to glance at the strange man, hopped a few times, looked at his cup, and approached quietly.

Perhaps it was thirsty, so it pecked at the wine in the cup. Immediately, the spicy taste irritated it so much that its feathers exploded. It backed away, its claws seemingly unable to touch the ground.

"Chiji..."

It barked again. Yun Shuo saw that it was getting closer, so he blocked the cup with his hand, smiled and shook his head.

"I'm already reluctant to give you a sip. It's not good to drink more. This wine is enough for me alone."

He stretched out his fingers, picked up the bird's wings, and then gently placed it on the grass beside him, watching it fall into a deep sleep.

"It would be great if Sisi could be as well-behaved and obedient as you."

Unfortunately, the people he cherishes and cares about don't like him to be around. Yun Jiao is obviously dead, and his father and mother were sent away by him. What went wrong?

A long sigh melted into the hot wine.

……

After some nonsense, the three of them lay on the huge bed. Yun Nian tossed and turned in the middle, unable to fall asleep.

"Ningsi, Daiyu, I want to tell you something."

She lowered her voice and spoke cautiously.

Shen Ningsi lay on her left side, his gentle breathing beside her ear.

"Huh? What?"

Huo Daiyu, who was standing by, also arched his body and turned sideways.

"Here, there is a cave, and there are terrible things in it."

She finally decided to tell it out loud. After all, apart from her best friend, she couldn't think of anyone else who could take her down to investigate.

Wei Qingjue is elusive and looks very nervous. This is definitely not okay.

Brother? He is weak and powerless. If we go together, he might not be as strong as her.

When this was mentioned, Huo Daiyu immediately became interested.

"What cave? What scary thing? Is it a person, a ghost, or a monster?"

"Yes... mummies. Moreover, I feel like they are people I know. I am curious and want to go and take a look."

Shen Ningsi thought about it for a while and realized the meaning behind her words.

"You've been there once before, right? Who were you with?"

Yun Nian just shook his head.

"Even if you don't tell me, I can guess that there are only a few people who can get close to you. They are either Xiyu Zuo Mingyuan, your brother, and the Regent. Ning Sinian... is still imprisoned."

Shen Ningsi looked at Yun Nian, who was pleading, and exchanged glances with Huo Daiyu.

"Going right now?"

"Great! Let's go now!"

The girl lying in the middle sat up suddenly and rushed to the closet to change her clothes, but was stopped by Huo Daiyu.

"Wait, let's deal with that guy outside first. Why does your brother still look like he's drowning his sorrows in alcohol? Didn't you say he always sneaks into your room? If he comes in again this time, won't he notice that we're not here?"

Yun Nian hesitated for a moment.

"What should I do?"

"That's easy. Just get him drunk. Sisi, we'll be waiting for your good news then."

Shen Ningsi pushed her out with a smile.