jdhmnovel Chapter 119 Learning About One's Origins
Chapter 119 Learning About One's Origins
Knowing about Liu Yunshu's condition, Ye Yaoyao took a carriage to her maternal grandfather's house after noon.
When Liu Hanxing returned, his parents saw that he had traveled a long way and looked exhausted. They felt sorry for him and told him to rest before talking to him about Ye Yaoyao.
"Father, Mother, what you're saying is absurd."
"If the whole family heard it with their own ears, how could it be false? Are you and the Fourth Prince really that close?"
Liu Lingchuan's expression was serious, his eyes fixed on him.
"No, it was just that I chatted with the Fourth Prince a bit more when we went to deliver the grain together this time."
"Was anything that shouldn't have been mentioned brought up?"
"No."
"That's good. Stay away from the Fourth Prince in the future."
"Father, can Cousin Yaoyao really foresee the future?"
"If Yaoyao wasn't the chosen one, would she have fallen off a cliff unscathed?"
Liu Lingchuan knew his son didn't believe him, so he slapped him.
"Isn't there a master protecting you in secret?" Liu Hanxing muttered, still not believing it.
"Whether you believe it or not, just remember this: stay away from the Fourth Prince."
Liu Lingchuan raised his voice a few decibels, his tone stern.
"Got it, Dad!"
The royal family is a complex place, and he naturally wouldn't want to associate with any of the princes.
He agreed verbally, but in his heart he still felt that being close to the Fourth Prince and having his entire family executed was too bizarre.
"My lord, madam, Miss Yaoyao has arrived."
The butler's booming voice rang out, and Ye Yaoyao followed him in with a sweet smile on her face.
"Uncle, Aunt, Cousin."
Mu Yunmeng smiled warmly and waved to her, "Yaoyao, your aunt is feeling bored! Come and keep me company."
"Cousin!" Liu Hanxing's eyes never left her when she came in.
"Did Yaoyao come to discuss the assassination plot with her uncle?"
Those individuals all have powerful backers, and it's not possible to eradicate them completely in a short time.
"No, Uncle, this isn't urgent. I came to see my maternal grandfather."
Liu Hanxing immediately said:
“Grandfather is practicing tai chi in the yard right now, Yaoyao, I’ll take you there.”
"it is good!"
Liu Hanxing didn't say a word the whole way, hoping to hear Ye Yaoyao's thoughts, but he didn't hear a sound at all.
Unbeknownst to him, Ye Yaoyao was currently preoccupied with inquiring about finding medicinal herbs and had not given any other thought to herself.
"Cousin, what do you need to see Grandfather about? You seem to be in a hurry."
“There are a few herbs that my grandfather asked me to send someone to find before, and now I’ve come to ask about them.”
"Whatever medicinal herbs you're looking for, your cousin can find them for you."
"Have you ever heard of Night-blooming Vine and Phoenix Tail Flower, cousin?"
"I've never heard of Phoenix Tail Flower, but there are quite a lot of Nightshade Vine." He knew about the calming and soothing effects of Nightshade Vine.
Do you have any that are over 100 years old?
Liu Hanxing was surprised and scratched his head.
"It's already good if it's a few decades old, and a hundred years old is extremely rare. These two herbs must be hard to find, right? Cousin, what do you need these two herbs for?"
"Save them!" Ye Yaoyao didn't say it explicitly.
At this time, the old Marquis had a habit of practicing a set of boxing techniques to exercise.
He was agile and his boxing skills were fierce, with every move exuding a powerful aura.
Looking at the old man's powerful fists, Ye Yaoyao didn't understand boxing, but she could sense that he was somewhat powerless.
After he stopped, Liu Hanxing called out:
"Grandfather, Yaoyao has come to see you."
“Grandpa’s dear granddaughter, come here and let me see you.”
"Grandfather!" Ye Yaoyao ran over happily and affectionately took the old marquis's arm.
"Good, you seem to be in good spirits. Were you frightened in the past few days?"
"How could that be? Don't you know whose granddaughter I am?"
"Haha! Yes, yes, my maternal grandfather's grandsons are all tiger cubs and tiger nieces."
The old marquis laughed heartily, his laughter echoing in the courtyard.
“Grandfather, you haven’t been resting well lately. Practicing such vigorous boxing techniques is not suitable for you. I will teach you a set of boxing techniques that promote health.”
"Yaoyao, you also know martial arts. Then your grandfather will have to practice hard."
“Grandfather, you will start practicing with me now.”
"Good! Good!"
Ye Yaoyao assumed her posture and slowly began to practice Tai Chi. Her movements were fluid, gentle, and soothing.
"Cousin, what kind of boxing technique is that? It's so slow!"
"Tai Chi is a set of health-preserving exercises that anyone can practice. It can promote blood circulation, enhance cardiopulmonary function, regulate sleep, and has many other benefits."
Ye Yaoyao knows Tai Chi because she used to practice with her grandfather.
"This technique is slow to learn, and it's not as simple as it seems."
The old Marquis had just performed a set of powerful martial arts moves, and now, as he practiced along with Ye Yaoyao's movements, his previously tense muscles gradually relaxed, and his breathing became steady and long, making him feel comfortable both physically and mentally.
"Good, good, from now on, Grandfather will practice Tai Chi."
Ye Yaoyao taught him a set of Tai Chi before explaining her purpose.
"Grandfather, I came to ask you if there is any news about the Night-Blooming Vine and the Phoenix Tail Flower?"
Upon hearing this, the old Marquis's expression turned serious.
"Hanxing, you go down first and tell the servants not to come near here."
The old marquis spoke in a low and serious tone. Liu Hanxing, though full of curiosity, dared not disobey and retreated.
"This matter has been kept secret all along. Did Doctor Han tell you about it?"
“Grandfather, I myself studied medicine. I had some doubts about my mother’s health, so I asked you before you told me.”
"You were the one who told Grandpa about the Phoenix Grass. Is there any news about the other two medicinal herbs?"
"Yaoyao's medical skills are getting better and better, but unfortunately, her maternal grandfather has not yet found out the whereabouts of those two medicines."
Someone had told my grandfather about the Phoenix Grass, but only doctors knew how to store it, so we had to send Doctor Han on a trip.
"The person who found the Phoenix Grass, is his surname... Ye?" That person is the only one who can find medicine for her mother.
The old marquis was taken aback, then said anxiously:
“Child, you understand now, don’t blame them…”
With that system, it was only a matter of time before his granddaughter learned about her origins. His own daughter had married someone else before giving birth to her, and he was afraid she wouldn't understand. The old marquis looked at her with concern.
“Grandfather, I understand. Mother was poisoned by that kind of poison, and they are suffering a lot.”
Previously it was just speculation, but now that it has been confirmed, Ye Yaoyao is very depressed for her parents.
Her voice trembled slightly, and her eyes were a little red.
“They…are truly suffering!” the old marquis sighed helplessly.
"Did Qin Yunshang poison you?" Ye Yaoyao bit her lip, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes, her hands clenched tightly.
“It was her! A few months before your mother got married, she was invited to go horseback riding. She fell off the horse and hit her head. When she fell ill, we thought it was because of the head injury.”
The old marquis clenched his fists, regretting that he had once advised his daughter to go out for a walk to clear her mind.
"Why is Qin Yunshang still perfectly fine after all these years?"
Although Qin Yunshang is the eldest princess, the Liu family is also considered imperial relatives and has a strong foundation. Even if they can't do anything to her, things shouldn't have been so uneventful over the years.