Chapter 1825: Chapter 423: Useless Gluttons – Helian Qinglan

Pei Qinghan sat upright, with a gentle smile: "Lushan Cloud Mist, truly lives up to its name."

"This was given to me by someone else; when my grandfather was alive, he loved drinking tea. Tea is like life, with bitterness mixed with sweetness. It must be savored slowly to truly grasp its essence."

Pei Qinghan glanced at her, pondering: "I came to see you today..."

"Brother Pei, let’s not talk about this now; let’s drink tea. If you like it, I’ll give you some." Yun Ya skillfully rinsed the tea, her demeanor calm and graceful, like a beautiful painting.

Pei Qinghan put down the teacup, speaking softly: "Yun Ya, what are you evading?"

"I’m not evading anything. Once you finish this cup of tea, I’ll tell you." Yun Ya placed a new cup in front of him, smiling gently.

Pei Qinghan looked at her, raised the teacup to his lips, blew gently, and started tasting it slowly.

"Brother Pei, I am very grateful for your care along the way, but what I owe you is already too much, more than I can repay in this lifetime..." Yun Ya said softly.

Pei Qinghan paused with the cup in his hand, feeling enlightened, suddenly frowned at Yun Ya: "You..."

His head spun, and the cup rolled to the floor, ending up at Yun Ya’s feet. Pei Qinghan’s slender body swayed, his eyes filled with disbelief, staring at Yun Ya in shock.

"Yun Ya... you."

Yun Ya smiled slightly: "That’s why I can’t keep burdening you anymore. Without me, your life would be more free and unrestrained. So, Brother Pei, forget me and live freely." No more tying down your freedom for me.

Pei Qinghan slammed the table hard, looking deeply at Yun Ya: "Don’t be foolish... listen to me..." However, even the strongest will cannot resist the effect of the drugs. His eyes were filled with urgency, almost bursting with intensity, his gaze fixed on Yun Ya. Yun Ya just smiled, watching him fall to the ground.

Yun Ya poured herself a cup of tea, in the midst of swirling tea mist, her delicate brows like a painting, yet surrounded by clouds and mist, revealing a mysterious, deadly tranquility.

"I hope you won’t blame me."

Even if you do, this is a step I must take.

"Come in."

As Yun Ya’s words fell, someone pushed the door open, "Miss Ji."

"Take him away. You know what’s best for him."

Fu Bai pressed his lips, "Yes." He quickly walked over to carry away the unconscious Pei Qinghan and left the room.

Brother Han, I know you would do anything for Miss Ji, but do you know what Miss Ji truly wants?

The room returned to silence, silent enough to hear a pin drop. Yun Ya sat for a long time, until the tea cooled, her legs went numb. She slowly stood up, her legs weakened from prolonged sitting. She almost stumbled but quickly steadied herself by holding onto the table, bending down to massage her calf muscles.

Yun Ya walked out of the room. Aunt Li approached and said: "Miss, dinner is ready." 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"Hmm." Yun Ya nodded lightly, stepping toward downstairs.

Aunt Li hurriedly supported Yun Ya, unable to resist glancing sideways at the girl beside her, sensing something odd about Miss, but couldn’t pinpoint what exactly. She felt uneasy inside.

The dinner was sumptuous. Yun Ya sat at the end of the long table, under the dazzling chandelier, the dishes were exquisite like artworks, yet filled with loneliness and desolation.

With a knife in one hand and a fork in the other, Yun Ya gracefully sliced the steak. The servants stood in a row, all bowing respectfully, not daring to breathe loudly.

"I need to go on a trip soon; I may not be back for a long time. Aunt Li and Uncle Feng will take care of the house." Yun Ya laid down the knife and fork, picked up a napkin, and gently wiped the corner of her mouth.

Uncle Feng quickly said: "Don’t worry, Miss. I’ll definitely take good care of the house so you have no worries."

Aunt Li asked worriedly: "Miss, why are you leaving again just after coming back?"

Having been gone for several months before, finally coming back, she barely warmed her seat at home before leaving again, especially since Miss was still unwell. How could she not recuperate properly and yet go on a trip?

Uncle Feng nudged her, signaling her not to talk too much. They were servants; their job was to do their tasks well, and it wasn’t their place to meddle in their master’s affairs.

"Hmm, there’s something I need to do." Yun Ya’s tone was understated, clearly not wanting to explain further.

"When will Miss leave?"

Yun Ya paused, "Tonight."

"So urgent! I made ginger tea; Miss, drink some before you go."

Yun Ya smiled and nodded: "Alright."