Chapter 45 Cooperation

"Did you see what happened later?"

Xu Yuan narrowed his eyes, his eyes were cold.

"Yes."

Yun Xiao nodded, Cui Liu's expression suddenly became solemn, clenching her fists as if ready to fight at any time.

"Miss, this person saw those things. For the sake of safety, I feel..."

Xu Yuan curled her lips, and quickly regained her composure after a brief surprise.

"Tell me, what is your purpose of appearing here?"

She could see that Yun Xiao's skills were obviously in their hands. If he really wanted to do something, it would not be as simple as tracking. The purpose behind it was probably the man who was poisoned by the frost in the carriage that day.

"Don't worry, Madam, I will never tell anyone about what I saw near the Marquis' Mansion."

Yun Xiao saw Cui Liu's worry and assured Xu Yuan beside him.

"As for the purpose..." Yun Xiao paused.

"Madam, my master wants to see you about the treatment."

"No!"

Before Xu Yuan could answer, Cui Liu was already very excited, "Although you helped us that day, my wife also agreed to treat us."

Cui Liu was wary of Yun Xiao and moved closer to Xu Yuan, "Miss, this person's origin is unknown and you must not trust him easily."

Xu Yuan was calm and composed. She did have a lot of doubts about the frost poison.

Especially the small mole that was exactly the same as the one behind Yi'er's left ear. There were some things she had to figure out.

"Where is your master now?"

"In the restaurant in front."

Yun Xiao pointed to the front and answered Xu Yuan.

"Lead the way."

Xu Yuan looked at the direction Yun Xiao pointed.

Cui Liu followed Xu Yuan, her face full of worry, "Miss, it's too dangerous for us to go with Yun Xiao like this."

"Don't worry."

Xu Yuan said softly, casting a soothing look at Cui Liu.

When they arrived at the restaurant, Yun Xiao took her to a private room.

"Madam, my master is inside."

When Cui Liu wanted to go with him, she was stopped by Yun Xiao.

"What are you doing?" Cui Liu said angrily.

"My master only invited Madam."

"Cui Liu, just wait here." Xu Yuan said softly.

"But..." Cui Liu wanted to speak again, but nodded when she met Xu Yuan's eyes, "I know."

"Miss, if anything happens, just shout, I'll be outside."

Cui Liu's tone was deliberately heavier, trying to let the people in the room hear.

Xu Yuan chuckled. Although she guessed the other party's intention, she still echoed Cui Liu's words.

Entering the elegant pavilion, Xu Yuan did not see the other party's figure at the first time.

"Since the dignified Regent King sent someone to invite you, why don't you meet him?"

As soon as Xu Yuan finished speaking, a figure came out from behind the screen inside.

Ye Siyan was wearing a black robe today, and his handsome face looked at Xu Yuan with a questioning look.

"Do you know me?"

"It's rare to have a dragon-shaped jade pendant."

Xu Yuan said. She felt strange when she saw it in the carriage that day, not to mention that she had asked her father about the jade pendant later.

Only then did she know that the late emperor had given two jade pendants, one for the current emperor and the regent.

It would never be the emperor who was injured and appeared there in that situation, so there was only one possibility.

It was also because of this that when Yun Xiao appeared in front of her and Cui Liu, she wanted to know what he wanted to do.

"You are smart."

Ye Siyan chuckled, "Since you know my identity, you should understand the purpose of my looking for you today."

Xu Yuan nodded, met the other party's gaze, and said calmly, "Your Highness is talking about the frost poison."

Ye Siyan's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and the temperature around him also cooled down a bit when Xu Yuan mentioned the frost poison.

A strong sense of oppression enveloped the surroundings, and it disappeared when Ye Siyan looked at Xu Yuan again.

"Mrs. Xu, why don't you tell me how much you know about the frost poison? Why can you cure it?"

How could Xu Yuan not hear that this was Ye Siyan's test of him.

Thinking of the current situation, Xu Yuan's eyes became firm.

Perhaps now was a good time.

"Your Highness, I think you should have sent someone to investigate my background before coming here. As for why I know about the frost poison, I'm sorry I can't tell you the truth."

"But..." Xu Yuan's eyes were cunning.

"There is one thing I can tell your Highness, I can cure this frost poison."

"But before that, I have a condition."

"Condition?"

Ye Siyan was obviously interested in Xu Yuan's words.

"Your Highness, you worry too much."

Xu Yuan said, "Frost poison is rare. Once it breaks out, the body will be extremely painful. The effect is more significant for people who practice martial arts. I think your Highness understands this better than anyone else."

"Tell me what you want." Ye Siyan said.

"I will treat His Highness until the poison is removed. In return, His Highness will protect me and the Duke's Mansion."

"I think this request is not difficult for His Highness."

Even though she could predict it in advance with the experience of her previous life, with the revelation of Yi'er's life story, the Marquis' Mansion and Shen Yun'an's temperament would never give up.

She was too weak to rely on her own strength, but if this His Highness was willing to get involved, the situation would be different.

"You still have the Duke's Mansion..."

Ye Siyan sat on the chair, tapping the table lightly with his slender and well-jointed fingers.

"Xu Yuan, do you want me to help you deal with the mistress that Shen Yun'an kept outside?"

"From what I know, there is also a problem with that child, right?"

Xu Yuan's expression changed slightly. Although she expected that the other party would probably investigate her identity after she treated her.

But she didn't expect Ye Siyan to know such a secret thing.

"Yes."

In the voice of Ye Siyan's doubt, Xu Yuan answered very calmly.

"Do you need me to help you get a divorce?"

"Your Highness only needs to help at the critical moment. As for the divorce, I have my own plan."

Xu Yuan replied.

Obviously, this answer was somewhat beyond Ye Siyan's expectations.

"Is this a threat?"

"It's just cooperation. I think it's not difficult for Your Highness, right?"

"What a cooperation."

Ye Siyan stood up and walked towards Xu Yuan.

"Xu Yuan, I will agree to your request, but how can I know whether the treatment is true or not?"

"When we were in the carriage, Your Highness should know better than anyone else. As for the future... Since I have offered asylum, I will definitely not disappear out of thin air."

"How long will it take you to cure the frost poison in my body?"

"One year."

Ye Siyan's eyes fell on Xu Yuan and saw that the woman in front of him had a firm look in her eyes, as well as some emotions that he could not see through.

With such courage, Ye Siyan became more interested in her.

"Okay, Xu Yuan, I will agree to this cooperation with you for this year."

"But after one year, if the frost poison is not cured, you should know the consequences."