Due to the intense concentration required for the brew, Bai Yanâs senses have mostly closed itself off and shielded herself from the rest of the world. All she knew was the cauldron before herself, the flame, and the timing of when to pull out the elixir.
So, whatever ruckus thatâs happening outside in the courtyard, sheâs unaware nor had the energy to care.
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Steaming with a mighty air above the group as they marched, they wasted no time in rushing through the winding corridors for the expected destination.
âWhat are you all planning to do?â Di Ling Yan had wanted to return to her room then when she encountered this group in the open. She may be small but sheâs no timid coward.
âMiss Ling Yan,â Elder Butterfly saw who it was and immediately stepped forward to speak, âdid Song happen to come by earlier? Is she looking for your mother for treatment?â
Gently pursing her lips, the pipsqueak grew unhappy at the aggressive air of this bunch: âAre you going to make trouble for my mother?â
Big Sister Song said she didnât want this matter to be known to anyone, why would they know about this? And the way they marched over here, theyâre clearly very upset.
âLing Yan,â Gu Ya also came out from the rear, her face still showing that elegant smile, âI know your mother wants to be the monarchâs wife, but using Songâs health as a mean to get close to everyone is not right. That girl is innocent and naïve, she doesnât know the dangers involved with whatâs involved. And that woman, using such low trickery is despicable. She doesnât deserve to be your mother either, you must awaken from the illusion!â
Ling Yan would never allow anyone to insult her mother, not now not ever. Without another word, she pushed Butterfly aside and pounced at the insufferable woman and bit down at that arm.
âAh!â Gu Yaâs screams resonated with pain due to the sting. She did not expect the pipsqueak to have such speed, much less turning into a mad dog and biting herself on the arm!
âIt is you this bad auntie again. First its you coming to make trouble for my mother, then now youâre framing her! My mother is the best woman in the world, and also the one who loves me the most! I wonât allow you to say anything bad about her!â All red in the face, the pipsqueak stubbornly gnaws at that arm while glaring at the crowd. âToday none of you can go bother Big Sister Song.â
Ji Skyâs gaze grew grim due to the childâs stubbornness.
If it were someone else who got in his way then he wouldâve rid himself of this problem at first sight. However, this was Di Ling Yan, the girl beloved by Heavenly, their lord and master. Her status was equivalent to the young lady of this house, thereâs no way he could hurt her less heâs ready for the aftermath. But at the very thought of Songâs safety, the grandfatherâs mood would deteriorate once again with irritation apparent in those eyes.
Trying hard to maintain a gentle voice in his persuasion: âMiss Ling Yan, I know my granddaughterâs illness better than anyone, even if your mother is able to save her, why sneak around without letting anyone know? If there is even a tiny mishap during the treatment, the outcome would be Songâs death! So please, move aside and let us inside!â
Unbending in her determination, the pipsqueak shows off why sheâs the daughter of her parents: âI know you are Big Sisterâs grandfather, but I want to ask before you go any further: if Big Sister is willing to trust in my mother then why canât you trust in Big Sisterâs decision? Or do you have that little trust in her? Just because you canât do something doesnât mean my mother canât!â
Ji Skyâs face frowned: âSongâs only a child, she still doesnât know anything yet. Please step aside Miss Ling Yan.â
âI will not let you disturb Mother, and Grandpapa also said I am the little lady of the Monarch manor, if you force your way over me then thatâs equivalent to treason! Do all of you really want to test that?â