Chapter 166 Visiting

It turned out that he wasn’t as reckless and shameless as she had imagined; when it mattered, he was actually very reliable.

What Luo Qingge didn’t notice was that after she finished this praise, Xie Liuzheng’s ears secretly turned red.

He cleared his throat, turned his face away, and said in a nonchalant tone, “The brothel was originally where I, this heir, took you, and you were just following me. In other words, you’re the real victim. Even if I were a scoundrel, I wouldn’t drag you down at a time like this. I at least have that much conscience.”

Meng Fan watched from the side, his eyes wide in disbelief!

He had to admit—their heir was a real sly dog!

He always did whatever he wanted, acting arrogantly without restraint, even speaking carelessly to his own parents. When did he ever have a conscience?

Sure enough, an heir in love is a whole different person.

Xie Liuzheng had no idea that his attendant was silently complaining about him in his mind. After exchanging a few words with Luo Qingge, the two entered Prince Ye’s residence together. At that time, Ji Yuntang was reading a book in the courtyard.

She seemed to have reached an exciting part, basking in the sunlight with a slight smile on her lips, until Tao Zhi announced her arrival, and Ji Yuntang realized guests had arrived.

Setting down her book, she looked up at them with a hint of surprise. “Qingge, Heir Xie, what brings you two here today?”

Luo Qingge’s nose tingled, and her eyes immediately reddened. Her voice was anxious.

“Third Sister-in-Law, my mother sent me here. Both Heir Xie and I heard Imperial Physician Zhu’s diagnosis, and we’re very worried about Third Brother’s health. How is he now?”

“Go in and see for yourselves.”

Ji Yuntang smiled, instantly understanding why they had come.

She had heard the rumors spreading outside today, but she paid them no mind.

It was clear that someone was pulling the strings behind this. In Ji Yuntang’s view, the more the outsiders stirred things up, the more painful it would be for Consort Li and Imperial Physician Zhu when they were eventually exposed.

And she, naturally, wouldn’t rush to defend herself.

Since someone had set the trap, she would simply wait to reel it in.

The fact that Luo Qingge and Xie Liuzheng had rushed to Prince Ye’s residence as soon as they heard the news showed that they genuinely cared about Luo Junhe.

Ji Yuntang immediately led them into Luo Junhe’s room.

As soon as they entered, they saw Luo Junhe turn his head and smile warmly at them.

“Ninth Imperial Sister, Heir Xie, thank you both for taking the time to visit me. I’m very happy.”

Xie Liuzheng was stunned. He stared at Luo Junhe’s nearly healed face, met the man’s deep, dark eyes, and asked in disbelief, “Prince Ye, your… your eyes, they…”

Luo Junhe’s brows softened, and he gazed tenderly at Ji Yuntang beside him.

“Thanks to A Tang’s daily acupuncture, my eyesight has now fully recovered.”

Not only his eyes, but the scabs on both sides of his face had mostly fallen off. Apart from a few faint scars that hadn’t completely disappeared, his handsome, flawless features were already visible. It was only a matter of time before he was completely healed.

He was full of vitality, having regained the confidence he once had. He was no longer the Luo Junhe who was too ashamed to show his face.

And all of this was thanks to Ji Yuntang.

Luo Qingge’s eyes instantly reddened. Her lips trembled, and she couldn’t say a word.

It wasn’t from fear—it was from joy.

She was genuinely happy for Luo Junhe. After enduring so many years, he had finally turned a corner.

After a long moment, she sobbed, “Third Brother, I’m so glad you’re okay. You have no idea—Imperial Physician Zhu told Father that you were at death’s door. He said it with conviction. Father almost had someone prepare your…”

Luo Qingge stopped mid-sentence, realizing she had almost said something wrong. She smacked her own mouth.

“Third Sister-in-Law, Third Brother, please don’t be angry. I didn’t mean to bring up such unfortunate things.”

She didn’t finish the second half of her sentence, but everyone present was smart enough to guess what she meant.

It was nothing more than that Emperor Jingyang had nearly ordered preparations for Luo Junhe’s funeral.

But since he was still alive, that order had been temporarily withheld.

Luo Junhe’s lips pressed into a straight line, a sense of disappointment and heartache welling up inside him. How much did that man want him dead?

And his mother—he had heard she had already fainted from crying.

Luo Junhe’s eyes were bitter. He gave a self-deprecating smile and said to Luo Qingge and Xie Liuzheng, “Ninth Imperial Sister, Heir Xie, regarding my physical condition, as well as the recovery of my eyes and face, I ask that you keep it to yourselves for a few days and tell no one.”

He knew they were Ji Yuntang’s good friends and people she could trust.

Therefore, he didn’t mind letting them know his current condition.

But there were those who, under the guise of caring about his health, were trying to gain fame for themselves.

Luo Junhe felt both helpless and angry.

“Rest assured, Prince Ye, I swear I won’t speak a word of your situation to anyone,” Xie Liuzheng promised.

After his assurance, Luo Qingge also agreed, “Me too. My lips are sealed—I won’t say anything.”

Seeing that Luo Junhe was fine lifted a weight from Luo Qingge’s heart.

Suddenly, she thought of something and asked Ji Yuntang curiously, “Third Sister-in-Law, if my mother asks about Third Brother’s condition, can I tell her?”

Luo Qingge hadn’t forgotten that the Empress had specifically asked her to come today. Surely, the Empress was also concerned about Third Brother’s health.

But due to her position, the Empress couldn’t leave the palace to visit him.

Ji Yuntang understood this as well. She smiled slightly.

“Of course. If the Empress asks, Qingge, you can tell her the truth.”

“Alright, I’ll remember!” Luo Qingge finally smiled, nodding vigorously.

Since Xie Liuzheng and Luo Qingge had come to visit, Ji Yuntang kept them for lunch.

She prepared a large table of homestyle dishes: braised pork belly, garlic-flavored spare ribs, steamed mandarin fish, dry pot beef, fish-fragrant shredded pork, mapo tofu, spicy shredded potatoes, and spare rib and corn soup—seven dishes and one soup in total, leaving both guests thoroughly satisfied.

Before they left, Ji Yuntang gave Luo Qingge a gift—a music box she had carved herself.

“Qingge, this music box is for you.”

The music box was small and exquisite, shaped like a pagoda, intricately carved. When gently turned at its base, a beautiful melody flowed out.

Luo Qingge was utterly delighted and couldn’t bear to put it down.

“Third Sister-in-Law, this music box is so beautiful. I love it. Thank you.”

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