Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Chapter 794 Farewell (First Update)
Shen Yanchuan did not try to hide it.
"It's a bit of a clue."

Shen Youyan knows his son best, so if he says this, then the outcome is basically already decided.

"It seems you've put in a lot of effort since you returned to Beijing."

Finding this information in such a short time requires an extremely large information network and keen observation skills.

Shen Yanchuan clearly did it extremely well.

“Since they’ve used the name of the former crown prince, it’s actually easier to investigate,” Shen Yanchuan said. “It’s just that they haven’t been able to reach the capital yet, so we can’t meet them immediately. We’ll have to put in some effort and send someone to verify it.”

If others heard these words, they would probably think Shen Yanchuan was being too presumptuous.

But Shen Youyan wouldn't.

Do you have any suitable candidates under your command?

To conduct the "verification," one must understand the situation of that "former crown prince," but no one knows who he is, so how can one select someone?
Shen Yanchuan nodded. "There is one."

Shen Youyan seemed to be thinking, "You mean, the one in the manor?"

He had been back for some time and of course knew that there was another person in the manor, but Shen Yanchuan hadn't mentioned it before, so he hadn't asked.

Now, it all makes sense.

Sure enough, Shen Yanchuan nodded. "It's him. I was just about to talk to you about this. That person... I wonder if you knew him before?"

Shen Youyan narrowed his eyes. "Me?"

Shen Yanchuan paused, then said, "He said he knows you."

……

Princess Qinyang knew nothing of what happened after the Dingbei Marquis's residence.

However, she did not return to the princess's residence immediately, but instead went straight to the Ye family.

—With Shen Youyan intervening on behalf of the Eldest Princess, there shouldn't be any problems. So, the remaining issue is Ye Chutang.

She had very few friends in the capital, and the only one she valued so much was Ye Chutang.

Riding swiftly, they arrived at the gates of the Ye residence, where Princess Qinyang immediately spotted a familiar figure.

"Long Jiu? What are you doing here?"

Upon hearing the voice, Long Jiu looked over and immediately bowed, "Princess."

Princess Qinyang noticed the envelope in his hand with her sharp eyes and became even more surprised.

"What's wrong? Is your young master feeling unwell again?"

Long Jiu quickly shook his head and said, "No, that's not it. I'm here on behalf of my young master to say goodbye to Miss Ye."

"You're leaving?"

"Exactly."

Long Jiu said respectfully,
"Thanks to Miss Ye's care during this time, my young master's health has improved considerably, for which he is truly grateful. He originally intended to come and say goodbye in person, but feared that meeting would cause him distress, so..."

Princess Qinyang nodded in understanding.

Xun Cheng came to the capital to help Ye Chutang send a message to Ye Yunfeng, thus helping him save Longcheng and making a great contribution.

Now that Ye Yunfeng is gone... if they were to meet again, they would inevitably recall the past and feel saddened.

Better not to.

"Give me this letter. I happen to have something to discuss with Chu Tang. I'll pass it on for your young master."

As the two were talking, the servant came and opened the door.

"The princess?"

Long Jiu breathed a sigh of relief, "Then, I'll trouble you, Princess."

……

Princess Qinyang carried the letter and followed the servant inside.

The Ye residence is now deserted and filled with a sorrowful atmosphere.

Princess Qinyang's steps also became heavy.

Fortunately, she soon saw Ye Chutang.

It was hot, so there were ice blocks inside. Xiao Wu was sitting obediently by the window reading a book.

After some time apart, she seemed to have grown up a lot.

"Chu Tang, Xiao Wu, I'm here."

Ye Chutang turned around, and Xiao Wu had already stood up and bowed to her.

For some reason, Princess Qinyang felt that Xiao Wu seemed to have changed, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what was different.

She didn't dare ask any more questions, and just gently ruffled Xiao Wu's hair.

After all, she knew how deep Xiao Wu's feelings for Ye Yunfeng had been.

"Chu Tang, I've come to tell you something important."

She handed over the letter.
"This was delivered by Long Jiu just now. He said his master is leaving. Also, I'm leaving too." Ye Chutang opened the envelope; there were only a few words on it.

"He's going back to Louyang, but what about the princess?"

Princess Qinyang carefully observed her expression, pursed her lips, and said, "I plan to go to Longcheng first, and then wander around the surrounding area."

She didn't dare mention Duzhou.

Ye Chutang remained calm and nodded knowingly, "Is the princess worried about Prince Yannan?"

The Prince of Yannan is currently overwhelmed with other matters. If Princess Qinyang could lend a hand, it would make things a little easier for him.

"Yes."

Princess Qinyang felt a little relieved.

“My father still has to deal with the rebels. I’ve been to the border before, so perhaps I can help him out.”

Ye Chutang put the letter away, looked up and nodded slightly to her.

"Your Highness is doing this for the sake of the people on the border. However, the battlefield is fraught with danger, so Your Highness must be careful."

Princess Qinyang initially thought she would try to dissuade her, but upon closer reflection, she realized she had underestimated the other party.

She took a deep breath, her expression becoming increasingly resolute.

"The Nanhu's sudden attack is utterly despicable! Chu Tang, rest assured, I will make them pay the price this time! I—"

She lowered her voice, her tone firm.

"I will avenge the soldiers who died unjustly on the border!"

Ye Chutang looked at her and naturally knew her intentions—among those soldiers, Ah Feng was included.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have made this special trip.

Ye Chutang didn't tell anyone that the black coffin didn't contain Ah Feng's body.

Firstly, she still doesn't have any definite news about Ah Feng.

Secondly, the news of Ah Feng's death will surely lull the Nanhu group into a false sense of security.

This could create an excellent opportunity for a counterattack.

Therefore, she never revealed it, not even to Princess Qinyang.

After a long silence, Ye Chutang nodded, speaking each word clearly.

"I am deeply grateful for the Princess's kindness."

……

Princess Qinyang spoke for a while longer, then took a pot of snow-infused drinks and left.

She has always been decisive and efficient; once she has made a decision, she will not delay.

When Ye Jingyan returned, it was already dusk.

The Imperial College has resumed classes, but the weather is too hot, and with news of Ah Feng flying everywhere, he mostly stays home at night in order to have some peace and quiet, except for going to class every day.

He also specially brought a bag of lotus seed cakes for Xiao Wu.

"Lin's Dim Sum Shop is open, and there are quite a lot of people queuing up, which caused a delay."

As he spoke, he handed it to Xiao Wu.

"Try it, is it good?"

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up, and he put down his pen again. He went to wash his hands before taking out a piece and giving it to Ye Chutang first.

Ye Chutang took a bite and said, "Delicious."

Xiao Wu fed himself another piece and squinted his eyes contentedly.

"...Thank you, Third Brother..."

She spoke haltingly, her childish voice slightly hoarse, with a soft, rustling quality that also carried a sweet undertone.

Ye Jingyan smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it."

As he spoke, he glanced at Xiao Wu's handwriting again and sighed softly.
"His handwriting has improved even more."

Xiao Wu smiled shyly.

Since she was able to speak again, Ye Chutang and Ye Jingyan were finally able to put their minds at ease.

It's probably because she was too young when she lost her voice. Although she can speak again now, she still can't say too many complicated words for a while.

Most of the time, she only spoke in front of Ye Chutang and Ye Jingyan.

So the servants in the mansion still don't know that Xiao Wu can speak.

Ye Chutang knew that her speaking ability still needed some time to adapt, so she wasn't in a hurry.

"Xiao Wu has been working very hard lately."

Ye Chutang's lips curved slightly.
"She said she wanted to work as hard as her third brother."