After turning around and walking out, Ruyi frowned slightly, with an imperceptible disgust.

Her eyes looked at the hand that had just touched惢心, and she remembered the clothes that惢心 brought out from the Ministry of Punishment, which seemed to be stained with the scent of the dark and damp place of the Ministry of Punishment.

The dust and stains mixed together made Ruyi feel an indescribable discomfort in her heart.

Ruyi didn't say a word, but just turned slightly and walked out of the house. Her steps were a little hurried, as if staying with惢心 for a moment longer would make her unbearable.

She walked straight to the basin beside her. The water in the basin was crystal clear and shimmered slightly in the sunlight.

Ruyi stood in front of the basin and paused for a moment. She stared at the water surface, slowly raised her hand and took off her armor.

In her sight, she only felt that her hands were as white as jade, with slender fingers slightly bent, and slowly stretched her hands towards the basin. The moment her fingers touched the water surface, ripples spread out in circles, as if the emotions in her heart were touched.

She gently dipped her hands into the water, and the coolness instantly spread from her fingertips to her whole body. Ruyi rubbed her palms slowly, and every movement seemed so delicate and cautious.

She first used the thumb of her right hand to gently rub the palm of her left hand, controlling the strength just right, as if she was treating an extremely precious item. She stared intently at her hands, watching the water flow between her palms, taking away the invisible dust.

During the scrubbing process, Ruyi felt a sense of inexplicable irritation in her heart. She thought of惢心's days in the Ministry of Punishment, and the dirt on惢心's body made her unable to ignore it.

She didn't understand why惢心 made her feel this way, after all, they had been through so many ups and downs together.

Ruyi's fingers shuttled between her fingers, carefully cleaning every gap. Her movements became a little hurried, as if she wanted to wash away the disgust in her heart as quickly as possible.

Water kept dripping from her hands, making a crisp sound when it dripped into the basin.

Inside the room, Jiang Yubi quietly watched Ruyi's departing back, then turned his head to look at惢心.

There was a hint of loss and sadness in惢心's eyes. She didn't understand why her master disliked her so much.

There was a hint of indifference in Jiang Yubi's eyes. He and惢心 looked at each other coldly. They both saw disappointment in Ruyi in each other's eyes. The Concubine Xian, whom they once respected so much in their hearts, now made them feel heartbroken.

Ruyi continued to wash her hands in the yard. She had already started washing her wrists. She recalled the days she had spent with惢心, especially when she was in the cold palace.惢心 was always by her side, and never left her side, no matter through laughter or tears.

They struggled to survive together in the deep palace of the Forbidden City, and faced together the difficulties and frame-ups from all sides. But now, according to what Jiang Yubi said, it is very likely that惢心 will have a lame leg. How can she serve her in the future?

What about Li Yu?

Ruyi was somewhat resentful of the Queen at this time. She should have thought long ago that the Queen was not sincere in sending people to the Ministry of Punishment to take care of惢心. With such a good opportunity here, and惢心 being her capable maid, how could the Queen not take this opportunity to frame惢心.

This way she will have one less helper.

I should have noticed it sooner...

Ruyi began to feel a little regretful, but the feeling of disgust still lingered.

She shook the water off her hands vigorously, and the water droplets splashed in the sunlight. She picked up a clean cloth from the shelf next to her and gently wiped her hands.

The cloth was soft and delicate, sliding gently across her hands, taking away the last trace of moisture.

Afterwards, Ruyi sat aside carefully and put the armor she had just taken off on her fingers one by one.

She had already made preparations for the possibility of Ruo Xin becoming lame.

When Ruyi returned to the room again, Jiang Yubin was sitting beside the couch with a sad face. When he saw her, he immediately stood up and greeted her.

There was no expression on Ruyi's face. She just glanced at them indifferently, then walked to the chair and sat down.

Jiang Yubin broke the silence. He frowned slightly and said, "Empress Xian, Suo Xin has suffered so much in the Ministry of Punishment. I'm afraid she will never be able to be like a normal person again..."

He didn't finish his words, but his meaning was clear.

Ruyi raised her head slightly and looked at Jiang Yubin, her eyes still with a hint of indifference, "Doctor Jiang, I know that惢心 has suffered. But, can you take a closer look at her?"

"惢心, I will definitely help you seek justice from the Queen."

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