The First In - Depth Conversation with Li Yi

 In the afternoon, the soft sunlight shone on the garden. Lin Yue was strolling in the garden, admiring the blooming flowers. Suddenly, she heard familiar footsteps behind her. Turning around, she saw it was Li Yi. Li Yi was wearing a white brocade robe, standing tall and straight, walking towards her with a smile.

"Miss Lin, what makes you interested in enjoying the flowers here today?"

Lin Yue slightly curtsied, a faint blush appearing on her face.

"Your Highness, the garden has a pleasant scenery, so I came out for a walk."

The two walked slowly along the path. Li Yi's eyes fell on Lin Yue from time to time, full of curiosity. "Miss Lin, I've always been curious. Is the modern medicine you mentioned really that miraculous?" A glint of excitement flashed in Lin Yue's eyes, and she said with enthusiasm,

"Your Highness, modern medicine indeed has many wonderful aspects. Take common diseases for example. We have more precise diagnostic methods and various advanced treatment techniques." Li Yi slightly frowned, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"Oh? For instance?"

Lin Yue stopped, and explained seriously,

"For treating wounds, we have special disinfectant solutions to prevent infections, and there are suture techniques that can make the wounds heal faster."

Li Yi listened intently and nodded slightly.

"It really sounds incredible. Miss Lin, I must consult you carefully another day."

Lin Yue smiled faintly, a sense of achievement welling up in her heart. She knew this was an important step for her to gain recognition in the prince's mansion. However, their conversation was suddenly interrupted. The guards of the prince's mansion rushed over and whispered a few words in Li Yi's ear. Li Yi's face instantly turned gloomy.

"How could this happen?"

Lin Yue asked curiously,

"Your Highness, what happened?"

Li Yi hesitated for a moment and said,

"Someone in the imperial court impeached me, saying that I'm harboring strange people and have ulterior motives."

Lin Yue was shocked. She knew that her appearance might have brought trouble to Li Yi. Li Yi looked at Lin Yue, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.

"Miss Lin, this matter might be related to you. You go back to your room first. I'll go and deal with it."

Lin Yue felt uneasy. After returning to her room, she was restless. She knew that her situation in the prince's mansion had become more difficult. She not only had to face the doubts of the servants but also the pressure from the imperial court. Not long after, Li Yi came back. His face was tired, but when he saw Lin Yue, he still forced a smile.

"Miss Lin, I've made you worried. I've explained everything clearly to the emperor, and this matter has been temporarily calmed down."

Lin Yue looked at Li Yi gratefully.

"Your Highness, it's all my fault for causing you trouble."

Li Yi gently shook his head.

"It's not your fault. I will protect you."

However, things were not that simple. A few days later, rumors suddenly spread in the prince's mansion that Lin Yue was a witch and that she had brought disasters to the prince's mansion. The servants looked at Lin Yue with fear and disgust in their eyes. Lin Yue knew that someone was deliberately playing tricks behind the scenes, trying to undermine the relationship between her and Li Yi and also weaken Li Yi's prestige in the prince's mansion. Lin Yue decided to take the initiative and find the source of the rumors. She made inquiries everywhere and finally found out that Agui, under the instigation of others, had spread the rumors in the prince's mansion. Lin Yue found Agui and questioned him sternly.

"Agui, why did you do this?"

At first, Agui tried every means to deny it, but under Lin Yue's intense questioning, he finally confessed that Cuier, the personal maid of Liu Ruyan, had given him benefits to do so. Lin Yue was filled with anger. She decided to confront Liu Ruyan face - to - face. Lin Yue came to Liu Ruyan's residence. Liu Ruyan was sitting in front of the dressing table, leisurely combing her hair. Seeing Lin Yue enter, Liu Ruyan put on a fake smile.

"Oh, if it isn't Miss Lin. What brings you to my place?"

Lin Yue looked at her coldly.

"Concubine Liu, why did you instigate Agui to spread rumors and slander me?"

Liu Ruyan pretended to be surprised.

"Miss Lin, don't talk nonsense. How could I do such a thing?"

Lin Yue took out Agui's confession.

"Here is the evidence. Does the concubine still want to quibble?"

Liu Ruyan's face changed, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Even if I did it, so what? You, a woman of unknown origin, why should you steal the limelight in the prince's mansion and get the prince's favor?"

Lin Yue looked at Liu Ruyan's jealous look and sneered in her heart.

"In the prince's mansion, I only rely on my own abilities. I've never thought of vying for favor. If the concubine has this free time, she might as well care more about the prince."

After saying that, Lin Yue turned around and left, leaving Liu Ruyan grinding her teeth in anger.