Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 229

~ BREAKING ~ 

“I just remembered a legend …” Yue Wang said softly.

“What legend?”

“On the prairie in Western Guangdong, Snow Fox absorbs the essence of the sun and moon, seizing the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth, transforming into a human …”

Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but chuckle. She turned her head slightly and blinked her spirited eyes. Suddenly, a charming light seemed to shine within. “Does Your Highness think that I’m the Snow Fox Spirit?” 

Yue Wang could not help but move his throat, his heart burning with passion: “Are you?”

“I’ve heard that all mature foxes must have devoured their’s prey hearts. Is Fourth Master not worried about his own?” As she said that, Mu Yunyao intentionally glanced at Yue Wang’s chest, then stuck out her tongue to lick her pink lips as if she was drooling over it.

Yue Wang clenched his fingers tightly, and his eyes became increasingly focused: “I’m not worried.”

Mu Yunyao smiled. “I’m not really a fox, so there’s no need for Fourth Master to worry.”

“Even if you are, I am not worried.”

“Fourth Master Ning sure knows how to joke around.” Mu Yunyao stands up and closes the medicine box on the desk. When she was rolling up the silver needles, she accidentally touched a book that was placed beside her. When the book fell to the ground, a piece of paper fell out of the book. Mu Yunyao bent over to pick it up and saw it immediately that it recorded the information about herself and Su Qing.

Yue Wang could not help but stand up, and his heart filled with anxiety. “Yunyao, I just …” He just wanted to get to know Mu Yunyao better. If they talked or did anything together, he wouldn’t easily make her angry and make her more vigilant.

However, before he could finish speaking, Mu Yunyao placed the paper back into the book and then gently placed it on the table: “Fourth Master, please pay more attention to rest. I don’t have anything else to do here, so I’ll take my leave first.”

Yue Wang could clearly feel that something had shattered the moment Mu Yunyao saw those pieces of paper, causing his heart to surge with panic suddenly. It was not easy to get rid of the unhappiness from before. Is it necessary to return to the past?

“Yunyao ….”

“Fourth Master, there is a difference in seniority between us. I don’t even dare to call you that. It’s more suitable if you address me as Miss Mu.” Mu Yunyao’s heart filled with suppressed anger. The relationship between her and the Su family was her greatest secret, the source of her hatred. Yet Yue Wang was secretly investigating her relationship with the Su family, which undoubtedly touched the most obscure part of her heart. It made her raise all her defenses suddenly!

“I’m investigating those things because I just wanted to know more about you …” Mu Yunyao sneered. She had already done her best to endure the last interrogation and probing, and she had pretended that nothing had happened during these few days. Because Yue Wang was injured, she was relaxed. But, she hadn’t thought that Yue Wang had not given up at all and instead focused on investigating her mother and father. What did he want to do and use her and his mother to deal with the Su family?

She told herself over and over again that she should calm down. When she thought about how Yue Wang had not only expressed his goodwill towards her but also investigated her information in secret, she couldn’t calm down her anger at all.

“I mean no harm …”

Mu Yunyao coldly pursed her lips, her gaze completely guarded. “Your Highness Yue Wang, let me ask you again. Even though you know that I have many secrets, you still decide not to kill me?”

“Why would I kill you …”

“Well, then I’ll take my leave.” Mu Yunyao turned around and walked out as she spoke.

Yue Wang hurriedly said, “Yunyao, remember to help me change my dressing tomorrow.”

Mu Yunyao stopped in her tracks but didn’t turn around. “There shouldn’t be a lack of doctors by your side.” With that, she walked away.

Along the way home, the aura around Mu Yunyao became even more oppressive, and Jin Lan and Jin Qiao didn’t dare to make a sound as they followed behind her. The Snow Fox lightly jumped onto the chair and softly moaned coquettishly beside Mu Yunyao.

Mu Yunyao lowered her head and stretched out her hand to touch the Snow Fox’s warm fur. Her fingers moved around its neck, with just a slight squeeze, she would be able to end this little thing’s life…,

A faint voice came from the door, followed by Jin Lan’s soft voice. “Miss, Liu Liang has returned and said that he has something to report to you.”

Mu Yunyao came back to her senses as her Snow Fox was coquettishly rubbing against her fingers, and its eyes were full of trusts and defenselessness. “Let him in.”

“Greetings, Mistress.” Kneeling on one knee, Liu Liang greeted respectfully, “The matter had settled. As soon as Li Yuanyi saw the letter you prepared for Qi Ming, he immediately agreed. Qi Ming was all safe and sound.”

Mu Yunyao nodded her head. “Although Li Yuanyi loves beauties, he is a man with brains. He knows what is more important and what is less important. However, right now, Qi Ming should hide somewhere else to avoid the limelight.”

“Yi Bao Xuan in Yangzhou City can only be closed for the time being. We can wait for a new shopkeeper to take over before opening it again.”

Mu Yunyao shook her head, “There’s no need to be in such a rush. Right now, many people view this Yi Bao Xuan as the First Prince’s property. Let’s wait until the case of salt tax case has completely subsided, if …”

“Mistress?” Liu Liang was waiting for Mu Yunyao’s instructions, but she stopped midway, “Your complexion isn’t good, are you feeling unwell?”

Mu Yunyao raised her head and looked at Liu Liang. “It’s nothing, Liu Liang. I just coincidentally bought you that time, and you’ve returned my kindness wholeheartedly over the past year. If you seriously count it, you can consider it as having returned the favor …”

A nervous feeling arose in Liu Liang’s heart as he raised his head to look at Mu Yunyao. He hurriedly interrupted her, “Mistress, are you trying to chase me away?” Earlier, Mu Yunyao had said something similar that caused his heart to perturbed for a long time. Now that she mentioned it again, it immediately gave him a bad premonition.

Mu Yunyao looked at Liu Liang and couldn’t help but laugh at herself. “I don’t know why, obviously I only spent six taels of silver buying you, but I have an inexplicable feeling of trust in you for no reason…”

Liu Liang’s pairs of eyes lit up as his body trembled. Then, he respectfully lowered his head and said, “I will never betray Mistress.”

Mu Yunyao stayed silent for a while before speaking again, “We’ve been in Jiangnan for quite some time, and some things have gradually gotten to the point where we can’t avoid them. Since it’s like this, we need to take precautions in advance.”

“Mistress, please give me your instructions.”

“You should be clear about Fourth Master Ning’s identity. He is the Fourth Prince of the dynasty, Yue Wang. In the beginning, I set up Bu Xian Luo because I had the intention of using his identity, but I thought it was too simple. Even if he is no longer in favor, he is still a member of the royal family. A little turmoil happened to him, which to me maybe comparable to a violent storm. Therefore, I have to think of a way to sever all ties with him completely.”

When Yue Wang investigated her relationship with the Su family, she finally made up her mind to separate from Yue Wang in advance.

Liu Liang raised his head abruptly and asked: “But would Yue Wang be willing?”

Mu Yunyao clenched her fist tightly as a decisive look flashed in her eyes, “I have my ways. You can arrange for more people to be placed by Mother’s side. I’m afraid Si Qin and the others might have second thoughts.”

“Yes.”

In the following few days, Mu Yunyao didn’t go to Jin Xiu Garden again. Instead, she meticulously cleaned up the account books at home and liquidated her own property.

Inside Jin Xiu Garden’s study, Yue Wang’s expression was ice-cold. He waited for Zhang Chun to help him change the dressing before retreating. He raised his head to look at Steward Qin, “Has there been any activity from Yunyao’s side?”

“In reply to Your Highness, when this old servant will consult her about the matter of Bu Xian Luo, Miss Mu has only sent someone back to say that she is not feeling well.” Steward Qin was worried, “Your Highness, weren’t you and Miss Mu fine earlier? Why did you suddenly get into so much trouble?”

“She accidentally found out that we were investigating her relationship with the Su family, so she’s quite angry.”

“It’s all my fault. I thought that Master might look at Miss Mu’s information again, so I placed the letter back on the table and let Miss Mu misunderstood it. Speaking of which, ever since the opening of Bu Xian Luo, Miss Mu rarely interfered …,” As he was speaking, Yu Heng came over to report, “Your Highness, Miss Mu requests an audience.” 

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~ YUE WANG TESTS MU YUNYAO ~ 

Steward Qin thought of the contents of the investigation and felt puzzled. “My Lord, do you think we should continue the investigation?”

Thousands of thoughts ran through his mind, all of the clues faintly pointing towards the Su family in the Capital. Yue Wang carefully thought back to the matter of the Su family, and his eyes suddenly trembled, “I remember that the Su family lost a child many years ago?” 

“Yes, there is indeed such a thing. At that time, the Su family was not as prominent and illustrious as it is now, but to find this lost child, the Su family exhausted almost all of their financial resources. Even Grand Princess Yi De was alarmed. The Emperor also gave a lot of things to comfort the old lady of the Su family.”

“Uncle Qin, do you think Madam Su may be the child that the Su family lost back then?”

“Your Highness, do you mean to say that Madam Su is the biological daughter of the old lady and Su Wenyuan’s younger sister?” Steward Qin was surprised, but after some careful thought, he shook his head slightly, “That doesn’t make any sense. The couple that adopted Madam Su is obviously related to the Su family. Over the years, the Su Family’s power has grown day by day. If they really want to find out about it, it was easy. How come they were unable to find Madam Su after so many years?”

“This is indeed a suspicious point...” Yue Wang thought about it carefully, and his mind quickly turned, “Uncle Qin, do you think Madam Su knows about her background?”

“According to age, Madam Su was still a baby when she was lost, so she shouldn’t have known about her past.” If what they guessed was true, then Madam Su’s identity could be considered precious. If she really knew of her background, how could he be willing to marry Mucheng and suffer from such a long time of hardship and suppression from his mother-in-law?

Yue Wang lowered his eyes slightly, a small crease appearing on his forehead: “But I keep having the feeling that Mu Yunyao seems to know about her relationship with the Su family … …”

When Steward Qin heard this, he recalled carefully. His eyes were filled with bewilderment, “Although it looked not obvious, there are many things that are out of the ordinary when we relate everything that has happened in this time.

In particular, the old screen not only did make the Emperor displeased with the Su family, but it even took care of Spring Embroidery Workshop (Chun Xiu Fang) in one go. The Su family had secretly been in close contact with the Spring Embroidery Workshop. In these past few years, they had sent quite a few silver taels to Su Wenyuan, and once the Spring Embroidery Workshop fell, the Su Family would no longer have so much money on them.” As Steward Qin spoke, he was secretly worried in his heart, “Wang Ye, if Madam Su is really the lost daughter of the Su family, then Miss Mu would be Miss Biao (cousin) of the Su family. Moreover, Miss Mu’s father is already dead, and there are no other relatives in the family. The Su family is very likely to take them back...”

This way, Miss Mu’s identity would become complicated. If Wang Ye wanted to marry her later, he would have to face the Su family. In this way, there might be other unforeseen events.

“Uncle Qin, carefully investigate the cause of death of Mu Yunyao’s father. Also, keep a close eye on the Su family’s movements in the future. If the husband and wife that adopted Su Qing are truly related to the Su family, likely, when Madam Su and Mu Yunyao leave Xiayan Village, the Su family would definitely send people to trace their whereabouts.”

“Yes.” Steward Qin looked at Yue Wang’s pale face and couldn’t help but feel distressed, “Wang Ye, you should rest first. If there’s anything you need, you can wait until after you’ve recovered.”

“Right.” After Steward Qin had left, Yue Wang was still frowning and deep in thought. Even though he had wounds on his back, he sat at his original position with his back straight like a pine tree growing on a cliff. Nothing could make him bend his back: Maybe Madam Su didn’t know her background, but mu Yunyao must know something...,

In the following few days, Mu Yunyao would punctually come to Jin Xiu Garden every day to change and bandage the wound of Yue Wang.

Yue Wang couldn’t help but look at her wrist and neck. The two bruises had already disappeared a lot, but the marks on them were still enough to make anyone’s heartache.

The pressure in Yue Wang’s gaze was too oppressive, particularly when his gaze swept across her neck. Mu Yunyao felt a trace of coldness linger around the side of her neck, causing her ears to feel a dense sensation involuntarily. Following that, the skin on the side of her neck and the roots’ her ears turned red involuntarily.

She quickly bandaged the wound and then got up hurriedly to avoid Yue Wang’s gaze. “Fourth Master, the wound has been changed. It’s especially crucial for the next few days. Don’t move around so much, so the wound doesn’t open up again.”

“Alright.” The eyes of Yue Wang became so deep. He coincidentally caught the red flush that rose from Mu Yunyao’s neck and ear just now. In that instant, it was as if fine white jade stained with pink light, causing him to be unable to resist the urge to reach out and touch it. This thought made his heartbeats a chaotic rhythm, and anxiety involuntarily rose to his heart.

Yue Wang hurriedly retracted his gaze and used his right hand to drink a cup of herbal tea. Only then did he feel slightly better: “The news that just arrived, there is someone in the Capital who brought along evidence regarding Yangzhou city’s salt tax and passed it to the Ministry of Justice. After the Ministry of Justice organized the evidence, they felt that it was a serious matter. They directly reported it to the Emperor. Hearing the Emperor’s anger, they ordered Li Yuanyi immediately to be dismissed from his post and investigated. Then, he will be sent to the Capital.

“There’s actually news already?” Mu Yunyao was a little surprised. She initially thought she would have to wait a few more days. “There were already many people paying attention to the matter of the salt tax inspection, so Li Yuanyi and those salt merchants could be considered to have bumped into a knife’s edge.”

Yue Wang looked at Mu Yunyao as his heart filled with admiration, “Speaking of which, how did you know that the salt merchants would be so straightforward and directly sue Li Yuanyi after the incident is exposed?”

“This time, the problem of salt tax was notably serious. Not only was there a huge deficit, but there was also the collusion between the salt merchant and the officials to deceive the Imperial Court. Later, they forged evidence and falsely reported their achievements. Besides, when the salt ship sank, everything was taken out separately, which was enough to shock the government and the public. However, when so many things gathered together, people did not know how to intervene for a while.

Mu Yunyao said with a smile on her face: “if I said I was merely guessing at random, and I’m not sure that the salt merchants must have left evidence against Li Yuanyi. Is Fourth Master believe it?”

“Of course, I don’t believe it.” Yue Wang shook his head.

Mu Yunyao sighed slightly and said, “Then I will tell the truth. I originally sent the evidence to the salt merchants on purpose. The post with the seal of Liangjiang Governor’s office, the handwritten letter of Li Yuanyi, and Qi Ming’s identity that Fourth Master helped to forge, one by one, things had pointed at the First Prince and the Li family. The salt merchants are now unable to protect themselves. Naturally, they hoped that the First Prince and the Li family could be dragged into the water to reduce their guilt towards the Emperor. After all, there is no significant difference between the main culprit and an accomplice under Dali dynasty law.”

Yue Wang’s eyes shone with a faint light as he looked at Mu Yunyao with extreme concentration. Mu Yunyao felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze. “Why is Wang Ye looking at me like that?”

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~ DO YOU WANT TO KILL ME? ~ 

At this moment, the handsome face of Yue Wang slightly paled, his clear and cold eyes closed. The cold aura around him was no longer there. On the contrary, it gave off a feeling that he was a little weak.

“I can’t believe that when I saw you before, you were still as cold and chilly as a blade’s edge. But now, you’re showing such a weak expression?”

Yue Wang seems to have fallen into a dream. The more he frowns, the tighter his brow is, and a trace of cold sweat appeared on his forehead, making him so restless.

Mu Yunyao hurriedly bent over and approached him, “Fourth Master Ning? Fourth Master?” Yue Wang suddenly opened his eyes and grabbed Mu Yunyao’s neck, pressing her down onto the bed. Those eyes were cold and empty, without the slightest emotion as he coldly stared at Mu Yunyao. Boundless killing intent surged out like a mountain, as if the next moment, he would put the person in his hand to death.

Mu Yunyao’s face flushed red. She tried to break Yue Wang’s arm but discovered that his hand was as hard as steel, and it was impossible to move it by relying on her strength. “ Fourth Master ... cough cough … Ning Junyue!”

Yue Wang suddenly recovered his senses, and the killing intent in his body retreated like a flood. He raised his hand fiercely and released Mu Yunyao.

“Cough cough …” The choking made Mu Yunyao’s vision darken as she covered her chest and coughed. Her body was so soft that she didn’t have the slightest bit of strength to move it.

Yue Wang hurriedly reached out his hands to help her up: “Yunyao, how are you?”

Mu Yunyao gasped for breath before gradually calming down, “If you want to kill me, then merely give me instructions. Why do you have to do it yourself?”

“Why would I want to kill you? Just now, I…, I don’t know what’s going on either...” Yue Wang was at a loss for what to do, and when he looked carefully at Mu Yunyao, he noticed that a purplish-blue handprint had left on her neck, which was particularly shocking on her white skin.

Mu Yunyao came back to her senses. She discovered that she was actually half-leaning against Yue Wang’s chest. She hurriedly struggled to get up, but after standing up, she found that her legs had gone soft, so she fell back again.

“Are you alright?” Yue Wang reached out and grabbed her arm, his gaze inadvertently sweeping across her wrist. His eyebrows suddenly tightened, “Why is there a purple mark on your wrist too?”

Mu Yunyao was upset. Just now, the ice-cold killing intent from Yue Wang made her suddenly recall her previous life, and the dense shadow made her feel as if she was drowning in a cold pond. No matter how she struggled, she couldn’t escape. Her voice is a bit worse when she replied: “Don’t you think those purple marks are familiar?”

Yue Wang looked at her carefully, his fingers carefully wrapping around her wrist: “Was it me who pinched it?”

Mu Yunyao raised her head and looked at Yue Wang, hatred flashing through her eyes. “It’s not enough to kill me once, but you still want to kill me a second time?”

“Yunyao ….” Yue Wang’s susceptible senses caught sight of that trace of hatred and felt a terrible pain in his heart.

“Yunyao ….” Yue Wang’s susceptible senses caught sight of that trace of hatred and felt a terrible pain in his heart.

Mu Yunyao suddenly regained her senses and hurriedly calmed herself down. She stood up and tidied up her sleeves and skirt, “Just now, Fourth Master must have had a nightmare. Now that you have woken up, and nothing serious has happened. Steward Qin has gone down to cook medicine. You can have a rest after taking medicine.”

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to.”

“I know. Fourth Master, you don’t need to worry about it. You’ve already woken up, so I don’t need to stay any longer. Goodbye.”

“Wait a minute,” Yue Wang stood up and stood in front of Mu Yunyao. His gaze swept across the wounds on her wrist and neck, and he couldn’t help but tremble. “I …”

He felt that he should say something, but when the words were about to reach his mouth, he didn’t know how to explain them. Especially the hatred that flashed across Mu Yunyao’s eyes, and it made him feel stuck in his throat. Was it because of the forced questioning, or was it because of something else?

“Fourth Master, I was scared just now, so please forgive me for my harsh word.” Mu Yunyao bent down to pay her respects. Just as she was about to turn around and walk out, she saw blood dripping onto the ground. “Your wound?”

Only then did Yue Wang feel a heart-wrenching pain from his back. He quickly shook his body, and his face became even paler: “It must have torn apart …”

Mu Yunyao wanted to turn around and leave, but when she saw Yue Wang’s appearance, she even found it hard to take a step. “Fourth Master, sit properly to the side. I’ll take a look for you.”

Yue Wang hurriedly nodded his head: “Alright.” After opening the gauze behind her, Mu Yunyao took a breath. The wound was really split open, and its edges were slightly red and swollen, making it look even more severe than before. She quickly cleaned up the injury, and she once again bandaged it with medicine: “Fourth Master needs to be extra careful, don’t make any dangerous movements that might affect your wound.”

Yue Wang, however, did not mind at all. After Mu Yunyao had helped bandage his wound, he turned his head towards her with a slightly perturbed look. “I really didn’t do it on purpose just now.” He would rather injure himself than to hurt Mu Yunyao by even a little. Why would he hurt her so viciously?

Mu Yunyao bit the tip of her tongue lightly. The pain had calmed her down completely: “Fourth Master’s eyes were empty just now, and his aura was chaotic. It’s obvious that he hasn’t fully awakened. I didn’t take this matter to heart, so you don’t have to mind, Fourth Master.”

Seeing her expression, Yue Wang was disappointed, but he also knew that he could not force her. “While I was in a trance earlier, I thought I heard you call me Ning Junyue?”

Mu Yunyao’s fingertips trembled, “No, how could I dare to call Fourth Master’s name directly? You must have misheard me while you were daydreaming!”

A hint of laughter flashed past Yue Wang’s eyes. “Hmm, that’s also highly possible …”

“Fourth Master, you have a good rest. I’ll take my leave first.”

After Mu Yunyao left, Steward Qin walked in with the medicine bowl. When he saw Yue Wang awake, he was happy. “Wang Ye, you’re finally awake? No matter what I do, I couldn’t wake you up just now. This old servant is worried sick about you.”

“I’ve made Uncle Qin worry.” Yue Wang thought about the hatred that Mu Yunyao had when she looked at him. He seemed to be somewhat absent-minded. “Uncle Qin, I asked you to send someone to investigate Mu Yunyao’s identity again. Did you find anything suspicious?” Steward Qin shook his head. “Miss Mu’s identity is pure and simple, and there are no abnormalities about it. It’s also understandable that her temperament changed a lot after her father passed away. Many people’s personalities would shift more or less due to the excessive stimulation of their loved ones’ deaths. However, the cause of death of Miss Mu’s father is somewhat strange...”

“Didn’t her father fall into the river and drown when he was drunk while he went to the Capital to earn for a living?”

“The cause of death from the government investigation was due to this, but Miss Mu’s father never drank alcohol while he was alive. Moreover, he was skilled in martial arts and often wandered around when he was young. Some say that he was skilled in swimming and would often fishing in the river during the summer to supplement his family.”

Yue Wang’s expression turned serious: “That means, could it be that he was killed secretly by someone?”

“There is indeed such a possibility, and there is another strange thing. Someone adopted Miss Mu’s mother when she still young. Her adoptive parents seem like ordinary family members. But in reality, they are distant relatives of the old housekeeper of the Su family’s residence and had inextricably linked to the Su family in the capital.”

“The Su family?” Yue Yang suddenly remembered that Mu Yunyao had used the screen to trap the Su Family, and a strange feeling flashed through his heart.

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~ THE INJURY RECURRED ~ 

Hearing Yue Wang’s words, Mu Yunyao frowned, “Fourth Master, Jingling City is quite a distance away from Western Guangdong, and the wounds on your body are extremely severe. If you were to depart now, would you still want your life?”

“I have left Western Guangdong for a long time. I received a message earlier that Yunnu and Northern Xinjiang are about to take action. After the days are set, They will return in a few days. Time was pressing, and there was no time to delay.”

“No way!” Mu Yunyao retorted, “You brought a body full of wounds back to Western Guangdong. Not only you won’t be able to help, but you will also make your subordinates worry about you. If the news were accidental to leak, then Yunnu and the people in Northern Xinjiang will know. Whether or not you can return safely, I will help you recuperate as soon as possible. No matter what, you have to heal your injuries by at least fifty percent before leaving.”

Yue Wang raised his eyes and looked at Mu Yunyao carefully. He frowned and said, “I had an injury worse than this before, and in the end, there was nothing serious...”

“That was previously due to the irresponsible actions of the doctor by your side. Now, I am the one who is treating your wounds. Whether you can travel a long journey or not is up to me.”

“But the situation in Western Guangdong is urgent …”

“Western Guangdong has a lot of friction all year round. You’ve been in Western Guangdong for so many years. Don’t tell me that without you, those people under you wouldn’t know how to fight?”

Yue Wang pursed his lips and lowered his head slightly, not saying another word as he silently assented to Mu Yunyao’s decision. Steward Qin quietly left the room, closing the study door behind him. He sighed, “Wang Ye is stubborn, and no one can change anything as long as he makes up his mind. Furthermore, Western Guangdong is a bitter and cold place and frequent wars on the border. I don’t know how many times Wang Ye has done such a dangerous thing, and no one can persuade him. But someone can manage it now.”

Mu Yunyao cleaned the blood off her hands. Looking at her sleeves that were also stained with blood, she frowned. “The Fourth Master should take good care of it first. I’ll go back and change my clothes first. I’ll write the prescription later and get someone to boil it and send it over.”

Seeing that Mu Yunyao was about to leave, Yue Wang could not help but speak, “I’ve arranged for someone to hide the stolen salt for the time being according to the plan we discussed before. We can only wait until the news has passed before thinking of a way to transport it to other places.”

Mu Yunyao turned around and saw that Yue Wang was staring at her with a clear and cold gaze. There was an undetectable trace of wariness in his eyes, which made her heart go soft. She hurriedly withdrew her sight and said, “Now that we are in the limelight, we can slowly plan for these matters. Fourth Master, please rest first.”

Mu Yunyao passed through a side door and returned home. Jin Lan and Qin Qiao hurriedly greeted her. Seeing the bloodstains on her sleeves, they were instantly alarmed. “Miss, are you injured?”

“No, it was left by dressing someone else’s wound.” Returning to her room, Mu Yunyao finished bathing and changed into a new set of clothes. The little Snow Fox jumped onto the soft couch next to her and closed its eyes. Mu Yunyao caressed the Snow Fox’s smooth fur as her thoughts drifted away. After a long while, she let out a heavy sigh, “If this had happened before, when she heard that Yue Wang was rushing back to Western Guangdong with a body covered in wounds, even though she disapproves it, wouldn’t have said anything more. But now, hearing that he was going to do this, her first reaction was to stop him ...”

Although she did not want to admit it, her subconscious reaction could not fool people. In her heart, Yue Wang was different from before.

Jin Lan walked in with the box. “Miss, the medicine has been prepared.”

Mu Yunyao stopped touching Snow Fox. She stood up, opened the lid of the food box, and checked the soup carefully, “Have Liu Liang to deliver to Shopkeeper Qin.”

“Yes, Miss.”

That night, Su Qing came back from Ni Yun Fang and couldn’t help but talk about the recently reported salt tax case. “I really don’t know who had the guts to rob the salt ship from Linjiang. Today, someone came to Ni Yun Fang to buy clothes and talk about it. They said that a lot of people died on Linjiang that day, and many people have caused a huge commotion...”

When Mu Yunyao heard this, the looks in her eyes slightly shifted. Many people were killed or injured ..., even Yue Wang had been wounded by the arrow. It must be extremely dangerous to be able to snatch the salt boat.

“Yao’er, what happened to you?” Seeing Mu Yunyao in a daze, she couldn’t help but calling her out, “Blame me. It’s all because Mother talks about this with you. After listening to it, it looked so frightening. I can see that you’re not that spirited in the last two days. After dinner, you should go back and rest early.”

“I’m fine. It’s just that after listening to Mother’s words, I wonder who is so capable of taking all the salt boats?”

“The Imperial Court will naturally find out about these matters. How can ordinary citizens like us keep our mouths shut? Alright, stop thinking so much about it. Hurry to eat something, and rest early.”

After accompanying Su Qing and finishing her meal, Mu Yunyao had already gone back to her room. She was tossing and turning on the bed, unable to sleep soundly. At midnight, she suddenly heard a sound from the window, “Miss Mu …”

Mu Yunyao abruptly opened her eyes and sat up. Her hand subconsciously felt for the dagger under her pillow. “Who is it?”

“Miss Mu, it’s Yu Heng. Master’s body is burning. Steward Qin wants me to invite you over to have a look.”

“I understand. I’ll be there shortly.” Mu Yunyao quickly got up and put on her clothes, afterward followed Yu Heng to Yue Wang’s residence.

When Steward Qin saw Mu Yunyao, he hurriedly came over to welcome her. “I’m really sorry for disturbing Miss Mu at such a late hour!”

“There’s no need to be courteous, Steward Qin. How is the Fourth Master?”

Steward Qin led Mu Yunyao to the bedside. “It’s been two hours since Wang Ye had a fever. He’s been in a state of confusion all the time, and I can’t wake him up.”

Mu Yunyao hurriedly went forward to take a look at Yue Wang’s pulse, then removed the gauze to look at the wound on his back. “The poison in Wang Ye’s body mostly cured, and the wounds on his body have done treated properly. It’s normal to feel a little hot right now, but you should be able to wake him up, right?”

“That’s right. I really couldn’t make up my mind, so I invited Miss Mu over.”

“First of all, try to think of a way to remove the heat from Master Fourth’s body, and then we’ll see if we can wake him up.” As she said that, Mu Yunyao smoothed out Yue Wang’s sleeves and was about to stand up to write the prescription on the table, but just as she was about to move, her wrist abruptly grabbed.

Mu Yunyao hurriedly turned her head to look at Yue Wang, who was grabbing onto her wrist, “Fourth Master, are you awake?”

Yue Wang’s eyes were still tightly shut, but the hand that holding Mu Yunyao was so forceful, causing her to wrinkle her brows in pain.

Steward Qin hurriedly stepped forward and tried to pry away Yue Wang’s hand, but he realized that the more he tried to pry away Yue Wang’s hand, the more strength he exerted: “Miss Mu, look at this …”

“I’ll say it. Write down the prescription and have someone boil the medicine.”

Steward Qin hurriedly nodded his head, and after writing the prescription, he left the room.

There were only two people left in the room, Yue Wang and Mu Yunyao. The candle flame on the table flickered for a bit before exploding into a flower. Mu Yunyao sat on the side of the bed, her wrist being tightly grasped by Yue Wang, causing her bones to ache from the pain. However, when she slightly moved, Yue Wang’s grip tightened, and she could only give up and let him hold her hand.

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~ RUMOURS ARE SPREADING ALL OVER THE PLACE ~ 

When Mu Yunyao returned home, she instructed Jin Lan to place the jewelry box given by Yue Wang into the storage room. She probably wouldn’t be able to wear these things for the rest of her life. In the following days, Mu Yunyao would occasionally come to Jin Xiu Garden to discuss with Yue Wang about the batch of salt and how to deal with salt merchants in Jiangnan. Their expressions looked as if they were normal, and their relationship seemed to return to how it was before. They tacitly understood that they had never mentioned the previous unhappiness. However, some things that happened, such as crossing the ground with the water, eventually leave behind some traces. 

In Yangzhou City, Li Yuanyi looked at the shipment of salt, and a smile flashed across his eyes. He initially thought that when he came to Jiangnan to inspect the salt tax, he would pretend to be a kind person and accept some bribes at most. Unexpectedly, there were ready-made contributions to the door. Those officials in Yangzhou City were also tired of living. They even wanted to make a move on the salt tax at this moment and let him pick up a bargain in vain. The salt merchants also heaved a heavy sigh of relief. Although things went through twists and turns, they were able to get through it safely. They had also sold Li Yuanyi for the benefit, making the First Prince owe them a favor. In the future, perhaps this would be of great use. As for the lost silver, we can always earn it after years of hard work. 

Just as they were feeling proud for a few days, a shocking piece of news directly shocked Li Yuanyi and the salt merchants in Jiangnan. After the investigation, the salt pile that had initially been carried north had an accident while passing through Linjiang City. The salt ship sank into the water, and all the salt was gone!

When Li Yuanyi first heard the news, he almost fell to the ground, “What’s going on? Didn’t they already send additional people to make them extra careful? Why did something go wrong?”

The guard who came to report the news knelt on the ground, trembling without a sound. “At that time, a fog rose up over Jingling City. The fog was so thick that I couldn’t clearly see when someone was digging a boat from under the water. By the time I reacted, the hole was too big, and there was no hope of saving it …”

Li Yuanyi was like an ant on a hot pan as he paced back and forth on the spot, “Quickly, go and send a letter to Li Munian. No, send a letter to Prime Minister Li Qingzhou, tell him the whole story of the matter, and let him make the decision.” This time, the matter is too big for him to handle on his own. He had to let Li Qingzhou make his decision. At first, Li Yuanyi wanted to suppress the news and wait for Li Qingzhou’s reply. Unfortunately, because of the salt tax case, all the forces were paying attention to it. Now, as soon as something happened, the news spread like wildfire throughout the entire Dali Dynasty. Before his letter even reached the Capital, the Emperor had already got the news.

The Emperor was furious, and the officials were as silent as cicadas in winter. Just as the Emperor gave the order to investigate, another piece of news was quickly spread.

From the very beginning, the salt tax case in Yangzhou City was a conspiracy between salt merchants and officials. First, the salt merchants had secretly ordered the officials to buy salt to make up for the deficit in salt tax, and later they had falsely claimed that the salt had sunk on the Xijiang River and replaced the salt ship with a boat loaded with sand. After the matter was almost exposed, the salt merchants bribed Li Yuanyi, the Governor of Liangjiang, who had checked the salt tax. They framed the Salt Transport Envoy of Yangzhou City, Su Tong, saying that he was the one who had secretly exchanged the salt and was caught by Li Yuanyi. But in reality, the salt merchants themselves had handed the hidden salt to Li Yuanyi. Otherwise, Li Yuanyi would not be able to pinch and count. Why did he go straight to the abandoned wharf when he arrived in Yangzhou City and searched for that batch of salt?

After that, to gain merits, Li Yuanyi made up a fake to deceive the Emperor and allowed the officials who bought the salt and the government servants and other insignificant people to bear the blame, protecting the various salt merchants in Jiangnan. They also heard that the salt merchants had given him gifts after the event, and the exact amount of silver was unknown.

As soon as the news spread, Prime Minister Li Qingzhou hurriedly entered the Palace to face the Emperor. However, after kneeling outside the Palace for a long time, the Emperor didn’t see him. The First Prince hurriedly entered the Palace to plead as well, and the Emperor avoided him too.

The salt merchants, who had initially thought that they could sleep peacefully, were now quite flustered. They did not expect that the matter had resolved satisfactorily. Now, there was actually someone who had exposed all of their secrets.

In Wu Minzhi’s residence, the salt merchants in the main hall were flustered. “Chief Wu, you have to think of something. If this goes on, how are we going to survive?”

Wu Minzhi’s expression was dispirited as his relaxed and gentle aura had already disappeared without a trace. “You don’t have to make noise here. If you have the time, why don’t you go home and arrange the aftermath?”

The salt merchants were all dumbfounded, their faces all pale. “Arrange the aftermath?”

“Could it be that we are really hopeless?”

“We have evidence! Didn’t we get someone to send all the evidence into the Capital? When we present the evidence, maybe we can get lenient treatment?”

“That’s right, Chief Wu, we can’t delay any longer. No matter who wants to get rid of us, we can’t just sit there and wait for death. We have to find a way to survive!” Wu Minzhi slowly raised his head, “Alright, since all of you want to do this, why don’t we may as well draw more cushions before we die? The development of this matter is always complicated and confusing and has developed to this point in time. It doesn’t matter whether the First Prince has turned hostile or has been set up by someone else. It is no longer important if we can’t find the real mastermind behind it, we can only think of a way to implicate the First Prince into this. If we have him on top of us, our crimes might be a little less serious.”

“This is the only way ….”

In Jin Xiu Garden, Mu Yunyao’s eyebrows furrowed tightly, and her fingers and sleeves covered with blood: “Fourth Master, please endure it with me. Although I used a silver needle to seal your blood, the arrow sticks very deep, and it will still hurt to pull it out.”

Yue Wang took off his clothes on his shoulder, revealing the smooth muscles of his shoulder. Half of the arrow on his back was deeply embedded in one side of his scapula, and the blood kept flowing out.

“No worries, go ahead.” Yue Wang frowned slightly, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. However, his eyes remained calm and collected and only occasionally flashed with a hint of coldness.

Mu Yunyao washed the dagger with strong liquor, then placed it on fire and roasted the blade once more. She held the exposed half of the arrow firmly in her hand, and with her other hand, she quickly cut open some of the wound on the back of Yue Wang, then decisively pulled out the arrow.

Yue Wang groaned in pain, but his body remained motionless.

The bloodstains continued to flow down the wound, and the color was dark, with a faint smell. Mu Yunyao wasn’t in a hurry to help Yue Wang stop bleeding. Instead, she continuously squeezed the wound to the side, causing the black blood to flow a little more. Only when the blood that flowed out turned a bright red did she begin to bandage the wound.

Steward Qin, who was standing by the side, looked on worriedly. “Miss Mu, how are Wang Ye’s injuries?”

Mu Yunyao bandaged the wound before letting out a sigh of relief, “The arrow had poisoned. Fortunately, the poison wasn’t strong enough, so after taking the decoction for a few days, the medicine will eliminate the poison completely. It’s just that the wound is too close to the heart. If you don’t take care of it carefully, I’m afraid that the diseases will remain. During this period, the Fourth Master must pay more attention to rest, and do your best not move your left arm, to avoid damaging the wound.” 

Yue Wang looked at Mu Yunyao and shook his head slightly. “Tomorrow, I will set off to Western Guangdong.”

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~ THERE IS A LONG WAY TO GO ~ 

In the afternoon, there wasn’t much work to do at Ni Yun Fang. Thus, Su Qing told Mu Yunyao to come home early to rest.

Not long after Mu Yunyao returned home, she heard Jin Lan come over to report, “Miss, Shopkeeper Qin invites you to visit Jin Xiu Garden.”

The Snow Fox jumped onto Mu Yunyao’s knees and used its head to rub against her fingers lightly. It let out a “wuu wuu” sound from its mouth, appearing to be very aggrieved.

Mu Yunyao lowered her head to caress the Snow Fox’s head. A soft and warm feeling came from her fingertips. She pondered for a moment before nodding and saying, “I understand.”

Right now, the silver in her hand is enough, so it’s not impossible to separate from Yue Wang, but Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo are intertwined, and it’s too much to break off easily. It’s better to have a look again. If Yue Wang continues to investigate, then even if it would hurt, she has to make a clear decision with him as soon as possible.

In Jin Xiu Garden, Yue Wang was a little nervous.

It had already been four days since they parted on bad terms. Yue Wang thought about it carefully, and at that time, he was indeed too impulsive. After being in contact with her for so long, he already knew that Mu Yunyao was over-preventive, and with him forcing her to ask that question, it was clear that he had pushed her further away.

Not long after, Steward Qin walked into the study, “Your Highness, Miss Mu has come.”

Yue Wang perked up and immediately sat upright: “Let Miss Mu in.”

Mu Yunyao walked into the study with a gentle smile on her face. Her expression didn’t change in the slightest, “Greetings, Fourth Master.”

Initially, he thought that Mu Yunyao wouldn’t come to see him, and even if she did, she would definitely be upset over what had happened. However, he didn’t expect that not only had she come, but her expression also didn’t even change in the slightest.

Yue Wang’s heart sank a little. He had been worried for so long, but she had not taken it to heart.

“No need to be so courteous. I invited you over because I have something that I need to discuss with you.”

“If there is anything that Fourth Master orders, I will try my best to do If there is anything that I can do.” Mu Yunyao raised her head and looked straight at Yue Wang, repeatedly chanting in her heart that this life was the real source. Her mind actually calmed down a bit, and the fear and suspicion she had towards Yue Wang dissipated bit by bit, and she finally was able to face him with a normal heart.

It seems that there are some advantages to having a conflict. At the very least, Mu Yunyao didn’t have to feel a chill every time she met him.

Yue Wang acutely sensed that something was wrong with Mu Yunyao’s mood, but when he tried to distinguish the difference carefully, he couldn’t found about it. “You asked me before if I had any thoughts on the batch of salt that Li Yuanyi is currently transporting. I want to hear what you have in mind.”

Afraid that his words would cause Mu Yunyao to recall her displeasure from before, Yue Wang looked carefully at Mu Yunyao’s expression, and his tone unconsciously became a little calmer.

Mu Yunyao didn’t have the slightest trace of abnormality in her expression, and her smile still remained on her face. “I initially also wanted to talk to Fourth Master again, but since you just so happened to ask, can you please listen for a bit and see if it’s feasible?”

He couldn’t say that he was relieved, but he was still disappointed. He nodded his head slightly after hearing what she said: “Tell me about it.”

“Fourth Master, you also know that the high price of salt nowadays is because of the particular salt that is operated by the government. However, the system that existed in place was not perfect, and therefore, private salt was rampant. Now because of the salt tax investigation and coupled with the rumors that official salt is sinking in the Xijiang River, the price of salt has risen quite a lot. It is not easy for the people to live, and the high price of salt is bound to add to their burden.”

“That’s true.”

“Then, is Your Highness willing to seek some welfare for the people?”

Yue Wang squinted his eyes slightly as he quickly thought in his heart: “You want me to send someone to cut off that batch of salt again?”

Mu Yunyao smiled and nodded, “We have already earned enough silver from those salt merchants, but we have already formed a grudge with them. Right now, the salt merchants and Li Yuanyi were busy protecting themselves, so they naturally didn’t do anything to deal with us. But once they react, they will try to do everything possible to retaliate. Therefore, the best policy is to eliminate future trouble forever.”

“You want to eliminate Li Yuanyi and those salt merchants?”

Mu Yunyao slightly tilted her head and looked at Yue Wang, “Don’t tell me that Fourth Master Ning doesn’t want to interfere in Jiangnan’s salt tax? If that batch of salt merchants didn’t fall, then there wouldn’t be any new salt merchants rising. Especially the Wu, Wei, and Cao families had been suppressing Jiangnan for a long time now, and they have already lacked the previous caution and restraint in their temperament. If a new batch of people were to go up, it would also be able to quiet down the salt tax in Jiangnan for a while.”

Yue Wang pondered for a moment, and his eyes gradually became deeper: “Alright.” Although this incident was dangerous, there were countless opportunities in it. Once he succeeded, his power would change tremendously.

Mu Yunyao smiled. “Then, Fourth Master Ning has to hurry and prepare. After a while, the salt ship will pass through the Xijiang River, then Jingling City, and afterward proceed to the north of Linjiang City. These three places have opportunities to fight. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, depending on how Fourth Master Ning plan it.”

“Do you have any suggestions?” Yue Wang subconsciously asked Mu Yunyao.

“I don’t know about it very well. It’s just that when I came with my mother to Jingling City, I heard from the old boatman that there was a period of extreme fog in Linjiang City during the summer, which is very strange in the local area. So Fourth Master might as well ask the old boatmen carefully about it. They have the ability to predict the weather, and if they can make it in time for a foggy day, that would be Heaven’s help.”

Yue Wang looked deeply at Mu Yunyao, then nodded and said, “Alright, I will immediately send people to investigate.”

After they finished discussing business, the study room instantly quietened down. Mu Yunyao waited for a moment but didn’t hear any other instructions from Yue Wang, so she got up and said her goodbyes, “I won’t disturb Fourth Master any longer …”

“Wait a minute,” Yue Wang stood up and took out an exquisite wooden box from the side. It was made of sandalwood and inlaid with precious stones, so it was obviously worth a lot of money, “It was all thanks to you giving me advice that I was able to earn so much money. These are a thank you gift that I prepared, and I hope you can accept them.”

Mu Yunyao’s fingertips trembled as she raised her hand to receive the box. She opened it and took a look, then her heart suddenly moved. It was full of jewelry and was too precious and beautiful. The jewelry bought from Yi Bao Xuan today was not as impressive as the one in the box.

“Fourth Master, these jewels are too precious …”

“Take them. In fact, these things have been with me for a long time. I can’t bear to part with them, so I left them empty and dusty. It’s just right to give them to you...” These pieces of jewelry were left behind by his mother and had been with him for a long time. Now that he finally found someone he wanted to give it to, it could be considered a blessing.

Mu Yunyao thought for a moment before bowing to Yue Wang. “Since that’s the case, then I’ll thank Fourth Master for the reward. If there’s nothing else, then I’ll take my leave first.”

“Alright.”

After Mu Yunyao left, Steward Qin hurriedly walked into the study: “Wang Ye, did Miss Mu accept the jewelry?”

Yue Wang nodded, but there was a wrinkle between his brows.

“Then why do you look so unhappy?”

“Nothing.” Just now, Mu Yunyao didn’t show any abnormal expressions and even brought the gift he gave her when he left. However, he was acutely aware that something had changed, but he still couldn’t tell if this change was good or bad, which only made him worried.

“This little footwork can’t achieve the goal of a thousand miles. There is a long way to go, the path is long, and the water drops through the stone...” Yue Wang couldn’t help but laugh softly: “Uncle Qin, I understand.”

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~ THIS LIFE IS THE ORIGIN ~ 

Mu Yunyao thought about what her mother said and couldn’t help but compare with Yue Wang: In her previous life, she would die and had a strange relationship with him. Now that she knows it, should she choose to continue to get along with him?

“Yao’er?” When Su Qing finished speaking, she couldn’t help but remind Mu Yunyao when she saw her dazed look.

“Mother, I am fine. I am just envious of the relationship between you and Father.”

“You’re still young now, so you don’t need to think about all those useless things. When you reach the age where you should marry, you can have a lot of time to think about it slowly. It’s enough to live happily every day now.” Su Qing felt a stabbing pain in her heart. Even if it was her previous life, Yao’er had left the world at the age of a teenager and was still a child in the end.

Mu Yunyao came back to her senses. When she saw Su Qing’s expression, she could not help but secretly blame herself for actually thinking so much to make her mother worry like this. “Alright, I’ll listen to Mother. Now it’s time to live my life well.”

Su Qing couldn’t help but rub Mu Yunyao’s head and pull her into her embrace, “Yao’er, I know that your experience is extraordinary and that your thoughts are exceptionally meticulous. Your mother is useless. Not only can’t help you share the burden but also often ask you to worry about me.”

Mu Yunyao promptly sat up straight and anxiously tried to explain, “Mother …”

Su Qing held her hand, indicating that she should listen to her words until finished, “Yao’er, the current you are quite different from your previous life. Because Mother is still alive, and the Emperor bestowed you many rewards. With our business now, no matter how strong and domineering the Su family are, we still have the resources to compete. Mother will work hard to adapt to the intrigues in the Capital. So, what you need to do is to relax your mind and enjoy your current life. The past lives are for reference, but in this life, you are the source. Don’t let what has happened to affect your current decision!”

Mu Yunyao slightly widened her eyes. Her clear and watery eyes couldn’t help but tremble, and in an instant, a myriad of emotions seemed to surge through them. “Mother, I understand.”

The mother and daughter chatted for a while longer. After dinner, Mu Yunyao pestered Su Qing to sleep with her.

Su Qing couldn’t help but raise her hand and point at Mu Yunyao’s forehead, “When did this little boss become such a pampered girl?”

Mu Yunyao’s expression was unique, her charming face revealing a pink luster like peach blossoms: “In front of Mother, Yao’er is just a pampered girl!”

“Aiyo, to think that she would actually act so righteously. Such a delicate face …”

“Mother!”

After a good night’s sleep, Mu Yunyao got up early with Su Qing the next day. After washing her face and rinsing her mouth, she looked at the rising sun and couldn’t help but let out a long sigh of relief at the morning sun. No matter what Yue Wang was thinking, she did not have the time and energy to accompany him. Time passed day by day, the Su family was about to come knocking on her door to find her. She still had many things that she had not arranged properly. How could she have time to think about her feelings? Moreover, who knows whether Yue Wang will become the next Emperor? She had already walked the road of death once, and she didn’t want to repeat the same mistake!

After breakfast, Mu Yunyao and Su Qing arrived at Ni Yun Fang. During this time, she was busy with Yangzhou City’s salt tax matters and had not been in Ni Yun Fang for several days. Now that she was free, she naturally had to pay more attention to it.

The 10 million taels of silver that she had extracted from the salt merchants was more than enough for Mu Yunyao and her mother to spend for the rest of their lives. However, none of them thought that it was too much silver. What’s more, Ni Yun Fang can also help her develop her contacts, so it’s absolutely not easy to give up.

After personally entertaining Ladies and helping them to change some clothes, the morning passed.

Seeing that Mu Yunyao was spirited, Su Qing’s worried heart was finally at ease. “Yao’er, did you see Yi Bao Xuan on the opposite side? The jewelry inside is so beautiful. If we have nothing to do in the afternoon, why don’t we go out there and see it together?”

Only then did Mu Yunyao look at Yi Bao Xuan across the street. All Ladies and Young Ladies who had come to Ni Yun Fang would go to Yi Bao Xuan to take a look too. After all, no matter how much clothes and jewelry they have, they always feel that it is not enough.

“Alright, if Mother likes it, then we’ll go there to buy some.” Mu Yunyao did not plan to tell Su Qing that Yi Bao Xuan was also her business. The fewer people who knew about this matter, the better. Keeping it secret is a perfect way out.

To prevent any investigation by anyone who had been interested in her, this was Mu Yunyao’s first time coming to Yi Bao Xuan. The decorations here were very exquisite and beautiful, even a step higher than Ni Yun Fang. As soon as she entered, a maid came to greet her: “Greetings, Madam Su, Miss Mu.”

“Miss, there’s no need to be so polite. We’re just here to take a look. Do you have any favorite jewelry?” Su Qing replied with a smile.

“Madam, you’ve finally arrived. A new batch of jewelry has come out today. It’s an extremely fresh and beautiful design that matches Madam’s elegant and luxurious aura.” The maid spoke in a sweet tone.

Su Qing felt a little embarrassed by the praise. She took Mu Yunyao to the side and looked at the jewelry cabinet, “The jewelry here is indeed quite beautiful.” As she spoke, she took a crystal hairpin and lightly inserted it into Mu Yunyao’s hair.

Mu Yunyao’s smile was sweet. After Su Qing finished inserting the pearl hairpin, she gently turned around and asked, “What does Mother think?”

“It looks good. Yao’er looks really good on it.”

“Then we’ll buy it.”

Not long after, the shopkeeper of Yi Bao Xuan came out. “Greetings, Madam Su, Miss Mu. I am Wei Jun, the shopkeeper of Yi Bao Xuan, and we will be neighbors in the future. I hope that Madam Su and Miss Mu will take care of me.”

With that, he bowed to the two of them once again. If anyone were to observe his gesture carefully, they would notice that the shopkeeper in front of them was exceptionally respectful and totally different from the way he greeted others in the past.

Mu Yunyao nodded slightly at Wei Jun. She didn’t reveal the slightest bit of oddity, and then she concentrated again on picking up jewelry with Su Qing.

There were many boxes on the counter. When Mu Yunyao settled the bill, Su Qing realized that she had chosen many of them unconsciously. “Yao’er, did Mother buy too many?”

“Mother, you only picked out two simple hairpins. You bought the rest for me. How can there be so many?”

Su Qing thought about it carefully and realized that it was true. She couldn’t help laughing and said, “Mother saw that those pieces of jewelry were extremely compatible with you, and I unknowingly picked a lot.”

“Forget it, Mother. I’ll merely buy it and slowly wear it.”

She initially thought that so much jewelry would cost a lot of silver taels, but when she paid the bill, Yi Bao Xuan’s shopkeeper only collected two hundred taels and even sent them out of the store in a courteous manner.

Su Qing felt that something wasn’t right, “Yao’er, do you think the beads and gems inlaid on these pieces of jewelry are all fake?”

“Why would Mother think that?”

“We bought so much, but the total we put out was only two hundred taels of silver. No matter how you look at it, it doesn’t seem normal. The price of clothes in the neon market was at least a thousand taels.”

Mu Yunyao couldn’t hold in her laughter. “I think those jewelry are excellent. It seems like because Yi Bao Xuan has just opened and is currently trying to recruit new customers at a low price. In the future, they won’t be this cheap.”

“Good.” Hearing Mu Yunyao’s words, Su Qing immediately calmed down.

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~ THE FIERCE WOMAN IS AFRAID OF BULLYING OTHERS ~ 

Yue Wang suppressed his emotions for a while before the coldness around his body subsided a little bit. “It’s nothing. Uncle Qin, have you cleaned up all the jewelry that I picked previously?”

“It’s all been cleaned up.”

“Then you can have someone send it over to Yunyao.”

“This …” Steward Qin blinked his eyes doubtfully, “Aren’t Wang Ye going to deliver it personally?”

Yue Wang fell silent. The fire that had been burning in his heart seemed to be thrown down by a basin of ice water, and he felt his entire body turn cold: “Uncle Qin, I seemed to have done something wrong.”

Looking at the look of Yue Wang, Steward Qin felt a little emotional. It seems that Miss Mu and Wang Ye are at odds. Who wouldn’t be troubled by love when they are young: “Wang Ye, there are many things that this old servant doesn’t understand, but I have listened to the words in the book and said that this fierce woman is afraid of bullying others. Now that Miss Mu and Madam Su are dependent on each other, and it really isn’t easy for Miss Mu to make a family business in Jingling City. Besides, there is a big gap between her identity and Wang Ye. She should inevitably be more cautious. If Your Highness really cares about Miss Mu, you should be extra patient.”

Are fierce girls afraid of being pestered?

A trace of unease flashed through Yue Wang’s eyes: “Uncle Qin is usually very busy, and he actually has the time to read the book?”

A trace of uncomfortableness flashed in Wang Yue’s eyes very quickly: “Uncle Qin is very busy on weekdays, so is there still have time to read the notebook?”

“If you take a look at this occasionally, you can learn a lot from it.” Steward Qin replied quickly with a smile.

“Yes.” Yue Wang nodded his head noncommittally.

Steward Qin sent someone to bring the box of jewelry: “Wang Ye, I’ll leave this jewelry here. If you have time, please deliver it to Miss Mu personally.” With that, he did not wait for Yue Wang to reply and turned to leave.

Yue Wang opened the box and looked at the neatly placed accessories inside. He couldn’t help but to reach out and pick up a White Jade Orchid Flower hairpin. The hairpin was white and glossy without blemish. It made him feel that this hairpin was compatible with Mu Yunyao flawlessly.

In the next few days, news of Yangzhou City came one after another. With orders of the Emperor, Li Yuanyi finished investigating the case of Yangzhou City’s salt tax and began to check Yangzhou City’s salt tax without any rest. At this time, Qi Ming naturally pushed right in front of Li Yuan’s eyes.

When Mu Yunyao heard the news about Yangzhou City from Liu Liang, she instructed coldly, “Have Qi Ming take out the letter I gave him and show it to Li Yuanyi. That letter contained the First Prince’s handwriting, so he will naturally think of a way to erase Qi Ming’s trace of the salt tax case and protect him.”

Since she dared to let Qi Ming continue to stay in Yangzhou City, she naturally had a way to protect him. After all, losing someone like him was too much of a waste.

“Yes, I’ll send a message to Qi Ming right away.”

Mu Yunyao nodded, and she can hear Su Qing’s voice came from the door. She quickly looked at Liu Liang and said, “You can go now, and don’t let Mother see you or else she’ll worry.”

After Liu Liang left, Su Qing walked into the room. Mu Yunyao hurriedly stood up to welcome her. “Mother, why have you come back so early today?” Ever since Su Qing sensed that Mu Yunyao’s mood wasn’t right the last time, she had spent less time in New Ni Yun Fang and did her best to find more time to accompany Mu Yunyao. “Yunyao, Mother originally didn’t want to ask too much, but looking at your expression, you seem to have a heavy heart. Just what exactly happened here?”

“Where is something? Mother, you are just thinking too serious.”

“Don’t try to hide anything from me. If you don’t know your daughter very well, don’t tell me you’re a mother. Mother has seen you grow up, so naturally, I can tell whether you have worries or not.” Su Qing looked at Mu Yunyao worriedly, “You were so upset for a while before, but the next time was much better, and it started to be like this again two days ago. Your expression was more solemn than the last time. What happened?”

Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but bite her lips. “Mother, I don’t know how to say it, but my heart feels very stuffy. What do you think of Fourth Master Ning?”

“Fourth Master Ning?” Su Qing’s heart skipped a beat. She suddenly thought of the cloak Mu Yunyao was wearing when she came back last time. “You …. could it be that … you like Fourth Master Ning?”

Mu Yunyao hurriedly shook her head, “Mother, what are you thinking? There is no such thing!”

Seeing Mu Yunyao retort so urgently, Su Qing’s heart sunk even more. “If that’s not the case, then so be it. Why are your reactions so big?”

Mu Yunyao clenched her fist as a sharp pain came from her palm. Only then did she remember that her previous wound hadn’t healed at all. “I was just scared by what Mother said. That Fourth Master Ning is so much older than me, how could I like him …”

Su Qing couldn’t help but nod her head, “That’s true … … Although I don’t know the true identity of that Fourth Master Ning, I think it’s much more valuable than us. Furthermore, with his age, he should already have a wife in his family. Yao’er, don’t think about it. You should refrain yourself.”

Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but chuckle. She didn’t know how Yue Wang would react if he knew that Mother was thinking about him this way. “Mother, don’t worry. I won’t. I’m prepared to guard you for the rest of my life.”

After carefully looking at Mu Yunyao’s look and seeing no trace of abnormality in her expression, Su Qing couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief, “Yao’er, you’re speaking nonsense. How could Mother possibly accompany you for a lifetime? It’s better to find someone you can rely on.”

Mu Yunyao leaned on Su Qing’s shoulder. A light slowly flickered in her eyes. “Mother, how did you marry Father back then?”

“Your father and I got to know each other by chance. When I went up the mountain to chop firewood, I accidentally sprained my foot and coincidentally met your father, who searched for medicinal herbs in the back mountain. He sent me home, and we got to know each other that way. Later, he invited a matchmaker to my house to propose marriage. The betrothal gift was quite rich, which naturally became..., and there’s nothing to say.”

Mu Yunyao raised her head to look at Su Qing’s expression. With a puzzled expression, she asked, “Since Mother feels that there’s nothing to say, why is it that when you mention father, the corners of her lips are all smiling?”

Su Qing was stunned. She couldn’t help but raise her hand to touch the corner of her lips before realizing the smile on her lips. “Mother can’t say it, but when I think about your father, I can’t help but want to laugh. Although he isn’t in this world anymore, he is still in Mother’s heart.”

Mu Yunyao didn’t understand. “Mother, if you don’t marry Father, perhaps you will find a better place to stay, and there won’t be any embarrassment and torture from Grandmother over the years. Haven’t you ever regretted it?”

Su Qing couldn’t help but caress Mu Yunyao’s hair. Her eyes filled with love as she said, “You silly girl, how can there be anything perfect in this world? Although I’ve been troubled by my mother-in-law for many years because I married your father, your father treats me very well. Moreover, we have such a precious daughter like you. What is there to be unsatisfied about it?”

“Mother, if you knew that there would be a mother-in-law who would make things difficult for you before you got married, would you still choose to marry Father?”

“Mother actually has heard of it a long time ago.”

“You’ve heard of it a long time ago?” Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but be shocked.

“Yes, your grandmother’s reputation spread far and wide, and before I got married, there were quite a few people who advised me. But seeing that your father spent so much effort only to see me and even worked hard for months to save more money to buy a silver hairpin for me, I felt like it was nothing.” Su Qing said with a smile.

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They arrived at Liu Qianxiu’s house and saw that the kittens were hungry. When Liu Qianxiu was preparing milk powder for them, Mu Wan pulled away and went to the kitchen.

When he came back, Liu Qianxiu was carrying things in his hands. He put the ingredients in the sink in front of the kitchen window. Mu Wan went over, tied her long hair into a low ponytail, and washed the vegetables. 

She wants to make two vegetable dishes: Scrambled eggs with tomatoes and fried vegetable lotus root, one with a meat dish, one with a meat dish, and one with stewed fish.

The clerk had helped clean the fish while they were in the supermarket. Mu Wan put the fish on the plate, washed the tomatoes and lotus root together, and put them on the plate separately.

The red tomatoes, long tender lotus roots, and a fish had been placed on the kitchen counter. Mu Wan glanced around and took out her mobile phone.

After feeding her three small children, Liu Qianxiu went to the kitchen. Mu Wan had made preparations to cook. At least the dishes had been washed. Now, she is holding a slice of white lotus root.

There were already a few lotus roots that she had just cut on the chopping board, which were uneven and thick. With a thud, the kitchen knife cut the lotus root and cut it on the chopping board as if she were chopping a big bone. 

The back of the Mu Wan was slender and slim. Liu Qianxiu looked at the dangling blade in her hand and the remaining half of the lotus root. He licked his lips, got up, and walked in.

Mu Wan couldn’t cut it down with a knife. A fresh breeze was behind her, and she heard a shallow sigh. Mu Wan’s eyes moved, and then Mu Wan turned her back. She felt the back of his hand was cold when he took the knife. Behind her, in her line of sight, Liu Qianxiu’s eyelids drooped slightly, and his voice was low as if he had just pulled out of the mountain spring water in her dream.

“I’ll do it.”

He wasn’t cold at all.

At the very least, he was standing behind her, and his breath gently brushed past her ears when he spoke, like a night breeze blowing on the grassland, warm, gentle, light, and fluffy.

Mu Wan still looked at him without turning back. He noticed something was wrong, looked away from the chopping board, and glanced at her lightly. It was just a light glance, but it held her heart.

There was something more than ever, something that was quietly developing.

Before Mu Wan left the chopping board, Liu Qianxiu held the lotus root with his hands. His slender finger joints were curved and well-proportioned, and his cold white complexion was not much different from that of a lotus body.

The kitchen knife moves up and down, the well-proportioned lotus root slices bloom under it, and the chopping board makes a small, detailed cutting sound, like Mu Wan’s current heartbeat.

She didn’t watch Liu Qianxiu cutting vegetables but looked at him.

The sun at six o’clock is the best time. It is not sharp, not hot, and unbearable. It is representative of gentleness and gentleness. It is quietly sprinkled on the ground, on every unobstructed corner, and accompanies and comforts you.

The sun merged with him, and he was the six o’clock sun.

Liu Qianxiu took the tomatoes, cut them into pieces, and put them on the plate. He said to Mu Wan, “It’s all done. Can you do it now?” 

Mu Wan returned to her mind, looked at Liu Qianxiu, and asked, “What are you doing?”

Obviously, she had forgotten that it was her turn to cook today.

Liu Qianxiu pressed his lower lip slightly but did not remind her. He looked at the cleaned fish and asked Mu Wan’s opinion: “What do you want to do to the fish?”

He has a not-heavy diet all year round, and his cooking is not suitable for the typical taste of ordinary people. Mu Wan bought fish today, obviously trying to do something.

Mu Wan is indeed a bit uncomfortable with the light flavor. She looked at the fish, thinking that Liu Qianxiu would like something light. She said, “Fresh...”

“How about braised in brown sauce.” Liu Qianxiu said.

Mu Wan’s eyes are like a lamp under a long night, which lights up at once.

Liu Qianxiu looked into her eyes, and she couldn’t conceal her joy under the dark pupils. She can’t be regarded as a demon and showed a black shadow cast on the wall, nothing more than a bluff. The original is just a kitty that can be happy because of a fish.

Liu Qianxiu retracted his gaze, looked at the fish on the plate, and bent down the corner of his lip.

It was the first time that Mu Wan saw Liu Qianxiu’s smile. She was taken aback momentarily, as if uncertain, leaning on the kitchen counter and looking carefully at the man’s profile under the sunset. As he was about to get closer, he returned to the past’s cold ascetic face.

“You just laughed and looked so good.” Mu Wan said.

“How beautiful?” Liu Qianxiu asked her, raising his eyes.

Mu Wan thought for a while and said, “It makes my heart flutter.”

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Instead of calling him Doctor Liu, she called him Liu Qianxiu directly. Xiao Yun looked at her and found her feeling a bit familiar. Beauty is always impressive, and Xiao Yun quickly remembered Mu Wan. 

She is a woman who fell into the bathroom and stabbed herself in the chest. Later, she escaped from the hospital to drink that night and was sent back by Liu Qianxiu. She was drunk then and hung on Liu Qianxiu’s body like a fairy. There are still plentiful medical personnel discussing the grand occasion of the day. 

Everyone in the hospital rumored that she was after Liu Qianxiu, but there was no result when she was discharged. They had not expected that she would now chase him to the hospital.

Xiao Yun doesn’t like women who take the initiative first. She thinks it’s too casual for a woman to hang on to a man’s body when drunk.

Xiao Yun also took back her sight on Mu Wan’s body with a slight smile.

Mu Wan was standing on the steps next to him. She was actually not short. Her height was 1.68 meters, but compared to Liu Qianxiu’s, which was close to 1.90 meters, there was still a big difference, especially now that Mu Wan was still standing on the lower steps. When she looked at Liu Qianxiu, she had to lift her head. 

“What time do you get off work?” Mu Wan briefly looked at Xiao Yun and asked Liu Qianxiu directly.

She raised her chin, sharp chin, and her neck was white and beautiful. She looked up and looked very tired. Then, Liu Qianxiu merely said: “Right Away.”

Mu Wan’s smile deepened, and she said softly: “I’m waiting for you.”

The female doctor who stood beside Liu Qian Xiu’s expression changed subtly because of her words, and the gleam of Mu Wan’s eyes caught her movement.

The smile she had put away blossomed again, but it was more reserved and dignified than just now, and Xiao Yun said, “Since you already have an appointment, that’s alright.”

Liu Qianxiu nodded slightly and apologized to her, but his tone was full of coldness and politeness.

Even if Mu Wan hadn’t said that, Liu Qianxiu would have rejected her, but Xiao Yun stopped the damage in time. Xiao Yun smiled slightly and looked at Mu Wan. The latter nodded to her courteously, and Xiao Yun politely nodded. Then Xiao Yun got up and went to the emergency room.

Mu Wan watched the female doctor leave. As the two exchanged nods, Mu Wan felt the female doctor had looked down upon her. The female doctor tried getting close to Liu Qianxiu and looked at Mu Wan angrily. Mu Wan thinks that a woman shouldn’t be so blind and confident. If the female doctor wanted to go after him, holding herself to wait with dignity. Even if near the water, she could not reach the moon.

Mu Wan chuckled.

After Liu Qianxiu changed his clothes, Mu Wan followed him into the car and pulled out the seat belt. Mu Wan then looked at the emergency room. In front of the emergency room, the female doctor came out again and looked in their direction.

The seat belt clicked, and Mu Wan looked back at Liu Qianxiu, “What matters is the female doctor looking for you?”

Liu Qianxiu didn’t look in the emergency room. He drove out of the hospital gate by swiping his card and replied to her: “Thank me for work matters. It doesn’t matter.”

Listening to what the female doctor said when she left, she should have asked Liu Qianxiu for dinner. At that time, Liu Qianxiu should have wanted to refuse her. But she didn’t wait until he refused to come out and set herself a step down in front of Mu Wan.

After the analysis, Mu Wan returns to her senses and suddenly thinks of something. The female doctor knew that Liu Qianxiu had helped her and invited Liu Qianxiu to dinner. He helped her so much, but she didn’t give him notable feedback apart from buying him a flower bouquet. 

Mu Wan put her arm on the car window, the glass against it. It was a bit cold. The Jinze building was visible in front of her in the line of sight. Mu Wan remembered Lin Wei, who was trying to lose weight, going there with her to eat at a vegetarian restaurant last time, which was pretty good.

Before she opened her mouth, the car crossed the speed bump and stopped after turbulence. Liu Qianxiu unfastened his seat belt and asked, “What do you want to eat?”

Mu Wan recollected her thoughts, raised her eyes, and saw the Mart sign. The car stopped in front of a supermarket, and she said with an incredible smile, “Can I still order food?”

She hadn’t ordered it yet, but Liu Qianxiu reminded her, “I don’t know how to cook many kinds of dishes. I don’t know how to cook many dishes.”

Even if he doesn’t know how to cook many kinds of dishes, just this sentence makes her very happy. This means they will have dinner tonight, which is Liu Qianxiu’s acquiescence. The relationship between the two has become a lot more familiar unconsciously, and this kind of familiarity makes Mu Wan the happiest.

She laughed but did not order. She recalled what she had thought and said to Liu Qianxiu, “I’ll treat you to dinner today. You always help and invite me to dinner, so I should treat you. There is a vegetarian restaurant in the Jinze Building, which is pretty good.”

Courtesy goes hand in hand. Mu Wan can’t always make a profit from him.

For her sudden suggestion, Liu Qianxiu only glanced at her and said, “I’m not going to eat out.”

In fact, Liu Qianxiu’s answer was to Mu Wan’s expectation. He is a man of Taoism, pays attention to self-improvement, and is close to nature. The meals he made by himself taste light and are healthy. And no matter how good the restaurant is, it will eventually add some processing, so it’s not as reassuring as cooking for yourself.

To express her gratitude, she must do what he likes. Mu Wan did not insist. She raised her eyes at the supermarket sign and looked back at Liu Qianxiu. Her eyes were clear, and she said, “Or... I’ll make it for you?”

Liu Qianxiu looked back at her, and his eyes drooped slightly. “Good.”

He agreed.

Liu Qianxiu had no particular ingredients he hated, so Mu Wan had plenty of room to maneuver. She bought a bunch of vegetables, and when she finally passed the aquatic area, she bought a fish. 

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Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 221

~ TO PART IN DISPLEASURE ~ 

Mu Yunyao raised her head to look at Yue Wang. It was the first time since she was reborn that she was examining his appearance so seriously.

The first time they had met at the back mountain of Xiayan Village, she confirmed that the person in front of her was Yue Wang based on this person’s chilly aura with just one glance. After seeing each other many times, she kept her eyes slightly closed and unconsciously avoided facing him directly.

But now, even though Yue Wang’s tone was gentle, the aura around him was prominently oppressive, causing her to be unable to dodge.

His facial features were handsome, revealing a sharp and solemn aura. His forehead was full, and his eyebrows were long and slender. His pair of eyes, like the night sky in winter, carried a light mist of light. The bridge of his nose was high and perfect. His thin lips below are slightly puckering, revealing a steady and calm air. 

It was unknown how many women this face could enchant, but when she saw it, she felt a chill that rose from the soles of her feet to the depths of her heart, causing her fingers in her sleeves to tremble slightly.

At this point, she had no choice but to admit that the shadow from her previous life had always been affecting her, causing her to feel fear and dread towards Yue Wang.

Yue Wang had focused on Mu Yunyao’s expression the entire time. When he noticed her eyes trembling and her face turning pale, he hurriedly asked, “Yunyao, what’s wrong with you?”

Mu Yunyao abruptly closed her eyes and suddenly regained her senses. “It’s nothing.”

The crease between Yue Wang’s brows grew tighter and tighter. Just now, he had clearly felt the fear emitted from Mu Yunyao’s body. It was as if he was a ferocious beast that surged towards her, causing her to be unable to avoid him. “Are you afraid of me?”

“No. If you truly afraid of my dignity and feared my identity, you would not choose to cooperate with me, nor would you bargain with me in future cooperation. What exactly are you afraid of me?”

His first meeting with Mu Yunyao was indeed not a pleasant one. After meeting her again in Jingling City, he had used his sword to threaten her earlier. But as he gradually got more familiar with her, he realized his intentions and tried his best to transmit his feelings to Mu Yunyao. However, Mu Yunyao did not show any strangeness. If it weren’t for him suddenly asking her about it on a whim, he probably wouldn’t have been able to figure out what Mu Yunyao was really thinking.

“Fourth Master, shall we say something about this batch of salt?” Mu Yunyao didn’t want to talk more about it. She just wanted to maintain the current situation.

However, Yue Wang didn’t want to take it lightly. “I want to know what are you afraid of me?”

Mu Yunyao unconsciously clenched her fist tightly and silently sat at the side. After a while, she seemed to have made up her mind. She suddenly sneered and said, “Fourth Master, do you really want to know? If you know it, you won’t regret it?”

“I want to know.”

“Alright, then I’ll tell you.” Mu Yunyao looked straight at Yue Wang, not allowing herself to look away, “I am indeed afraid of you, a and it’s not just you, but Steward Qin, Cao Yunnian, Lady Jin, Governor Zhang … I’m even feared of Yu Heng and Yu Yi. As for a reason, isn’t it obvious? Because you people can kill my mother and me with ease! You all have your own identities, and especially so for you, His Royal Highness Yue Wang, the prince of the current dynasty!”

“I have never suppressed you with my identity …”

“Heh, without using identity, does your situation not exist? If you are just an ordinary person, why should I give you 30% of Ni Yun Fang’s profit? Why do I speak carefully in front of you? I am just a commoner. I don’t have anything to support me. As far as you are concerned, my existence could easily be crushed to death by you. Why am I not afraid of such an unequal situation?”

Yue Wang frowned as he looked at Mu Yunyao, a complicated expression appeared in his eyes, and it was difficult to distinguish.

Mu Yunyao sneered before continuing, “Fourth Master, our identities are already set. The sky and the earth are worlds apart. We are different. If I had to say that I wasn’t afraid of you at all, it would deceive you. Why would you care about such a small matter?”

Yue Wang slowly retracted his gaze, “If you don’t want to say it, then so be it. Why make up these excuses to deceive me? Even though my identity is the prince of the current dynasty, everyone knows about the Royal Father’s attitude about me. With your intelligence, you would definitely know. Seriously speaking, my identity is not as noble as the Su family in the Capital. You actually dared to scheme against the Su family, and you don’t have the slightest fear, let alone me.”

Mu Yunyao bit down on her tongue, trying her best to keep her expression the same as ever. Since Yue Wang was able to arrange a group of men in Jiangnan, it was likely that he could also organize them in the Capital. She knew that her small actions before were understandable, so she didn’t need to be overly surprised, “Fourth Master Ning …” 

Yue Wang did not wait for her to finish speaking and continued: “I have checked on you, you were previously a coward, but after a severe illness, your wrist suddenly became tough. Your grandmother Li and Master Zhang Caizhu ended up in a miserable state. You know how to embroider, the art of brewing tea, have the medical skills, the flower breeding skills that you demonstrated recently, and teach Ming Yin charming skills too. These things were definitely incomprehensible to a young girl who was raised in an ordinary family. You are full of mysteries!”

Mu Yunyao clenched her fist as her fingertip pierced through her palm. A faint smell of blood spread out, but she did not seem to notice it as she raised her eyes and smiled at Yue WAng, “So? Since His Royal Highness Yue Wang has detected so many anomalies, how do you want to deal with me? You’re going to lock me up like a demon and torture me slowly, hoping to get more secrets? Or do you want to draw your sword and kill me off?”

Looking at Mu Yunyao, who had her guard up utterly, Yue Wang couldn’t help but feel a little annoyed. “No, I didn’t mean to hurt you. I just wanted to tell you that I can help you share your burden and protect your mother and you. I …”

“His Royal Highness Yue Wang!” Mu Yunyao interrupted him with a cold voice, “Aren’t you going to kill me?”

“Why would I kill you?”

“Since you’ve decided not to kill me, then I’ll take my leave.” After Mu Yunyao finished speaking, she immediately turned around and walked towards the door.

“Yunyao ….” Yue Wang felt a little at a loss in his heart. He intended wanted to get closer to Mu Yunyao, but he didn’t expect that he would totally push her away.

Mu Yunyao turned around with a smile still on her face, “Fourth Master has changed his mind, or do you think it’s better to kill me?”

“No, I just …”

“Then I’ll thank Fourth Master for not killing me. Yunyao will take leave.”

Yue Wang’s whole body suddenly gushed out, and the turbulent emotions in his eyes resembled a tide. If he pounced down, he would destroy heaven and earth! He never took the initiative to approach a person, repeatedly told himself that he would be slower and more passive. Mu Yunyao gradually showed her differences in front of him. He thought that the time was ripe, and he finally able to enter into her own circle, and that’s why he asked those words impulsively, but it turned out...,

After Mu Yunyao left, Steward Qin walked in. When he saw Yue Wang’s appearance, he was so shocked that his heart trembled: “Wang Ye, Miss Mu just left with a terribly bad complexion, is she feeling unwell?” Wasn’t she fine just now? What happened?

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Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 220

~ YUNYAO, YOU CAN ASK ME ~ 

When Wu Minzhi heard that Li Yuanyi was willing to see him, he suddenly began to feel a sense of relief. It seemed that the First Prince and Li Yuanyi were planning on letting them off the hook!

“Greetings, Lord Li.” 

Li Yuanyi looked at Wu Minzhi with a smile in his eyes, “Chief Wu, no need to be overly polite. These days, the salt tax in Jiangnan has been in turmoil, and I have been making full use of my time to investigate. Because of this, I did not see Chief Wu last time, so you should not be too concerned.”

Wu Minzhi immediately stood up, “Lord Li, you don’t have to say that. Lord Li has so much to do in here. It’s already a blessing that you can find time to see me. We, the salt merchant, have also heard about what happened in Yangzhou City. We know that Lord Li has worked hard at the trial. Therefore, we send some small gifts to you, hoping that you can accept them.”

As he spoke, he handed over the box in his hand.

Li Yuanyi opened the box and took a quick glance. The smile in his eyes deepened, “Thankfully, we have Chief Wu is in charge in Jiangnan. Only in this way can the salt transportation be stable and smooth all the time.”

“I cannot accept the praise of my lord. This time I still need to thank Lord Li for finding out about this matter. Otherwise, the Emperor would be furious and say that we, salt merchants, will be implicated as well. “ Wu Minzhi’s face filled with gratitude.

The two chatted merrily for half an hour before Wu Minzhi got up to leave.

Li Yuanyi had received a tip-off letter from someone else in a hurry, which led him to find the hidden salt. He had not investigated the cause of the problem yet, so he didn’t say much about it and only briefly dealt with it.

Wu Minzhi, on the other hand, was deeply involved in the trouble of making misfortune and planting stolen goods. He was afraid that the wall would have ears, so he dare not say much. Each of them had their own secrets, so they only chose words that were pleasant to hear. Neither of them mentioned the crux of the matter, allowing both of them to be at ease and has left Qi Ming protected and unharmed. 

The matter in Jiangnan proceeded like wildfire, and within a few days, news had already reached Jingling City.

As soon as Yue Wang received the news, he had Steward Qin invite Mu Yunyao over. After Mu Yunyao finished reading the letter sent over from Jiangnan, she couldn’t help but smile slightly, “This Lord Li is really decisive in his handling of the matter. It’s only been a few days, yet the Jiangnan Salt Transportation Envoy has already committed suicide out of fear of his crimes, and the officials responsible for transporting salt loosened their mouths and confessed. Only the salt transportation envoys did not open his mouths, but one person could not make a big storm.” 

“None of these people are clean, and they deserved to die. “ Yue Wang’s eyes turned slightly cold. After he finished speaking, he was afraid that Mu Yunyao would feel uncomfortable seeing so many people involved, so he started to explain, “What they transported was white salt, but what they earned was blood silver. There were a lot of bloodstains on their hand. They deserved to die.”

Mu Yunyao chuckled. She did not put those people’s lives in her heart at all, but since Yue Wang was willing to misunderstand, she was too lazy to explain, “Fourth Master, right now Lord Li can be said to be enjoying his spring day. I think that the salt will be shipped to the north again soon. What do you think about it?”

Yue Wang’s eyes fiercely moved, raised the eyes to focus on looking at Mu Yunyao: “Are you still thinking about this batch of salt?”

Mu Yunyao tilted her head and laughed, “I was just asking Fourth Master, but there’s nothing more I can say?” On one side, the steward Qin couldn’t help but be shocked: First of all, Miss Mu extorted more than 10 million taels of salt from the salt merchants, and then Wang Ye sold this batch of salt for over fifteen million taels of silver. Now, it is nearly 30 million taels of silver. If it were replaced with silver ingots and piled up, it was as if it could soar into the clouds. Miss Mu was actually still harboring thoughts on this salt. Could it be that she wanted to snatch it and sell it again?

Yue Wang’s eyes lit up as he looked at Mu Yunyao, who was smiling without saying a word. “Then, do you have anything else that you want to ask?”

The smile in Mu Yunyao’s eyes intensified as she said half-jokingly, “Since Fourth Master has spoken, then I’ll ask him everything I want to know?”

Unexpectedly, when Yue Wang heard this, he had a solemn expression on his face. He turned his head to look at Steward Qin: “Uncle Qin, don’t let the fifth ear appear around you!.”

Steward Qin nodded with a grave expression. Then, he walked out of the door and ordered Yu Heng and Yu Yi, “Clean up the area around the study. Even if there are mice, you should be able to block the hole for me!”

A moment later, the surroundings of the study became completely quiet. Yue Wang looked at Mu Yunyao and said, “If you have anything to ask, feel free to ask.”

“With Fourth Master being so formal, I don’t know what to ask.” Mu Yunyao slightly blinked her eyes as if she was in a daze. She had just casually mentioned because she wanted to see if Yue Wang was still thinking about earning some money. Unexpectedly, he paid so much attention to it, which made her unable to respond for a while.

“You can say whatever you want to say. When you had done ask, I also have some things I want to ask you.”

Mu Yunyao’s eyes moved as she looked at the somewhat solemn expression on Yue Wang’s face. Her heart slightly tightened, “Fourth Master, you can ask whatever you want to ask.”

“You ask first.”

“Then if I ask, would Fourth Master can guarantee that what you’ve told me is the truth?” The smile on Mu Yunyao’s face was slightly cold, and her gaze was so cold as she stared at Yue Wang.

Yue Wang frowned but did not reply.

Mu Yunyao coldly pursed her lips, her heart full of unspeakable mockery. “Fourth Master, you can pretend I didn’t say anything just now. It’s getting late. I’m going back to accompany my mother, so I will not stay here any longer.”

He was testing himself with all his heart, yet he wished that she could be honest with him. Where in the world could there be such a thing?

“Halt!” Yue Wang stood up and slowly walked to Mu Yunyao’s side. He lowered his eyes to look at her incomparably beautiful face, and the flowing light in his eyes gradually stabilized. “Ask me!”

Mu Yunyao’s heart trembled, as she was unable to grasp Yue Wang’s meaning, “Does Fourth Master will say anything that I wanted to know?”

“That’s right.”

“Can you guarantee that what you said was the truth?”

“Speak whatever you want to know!”

Yue Wang’s entire body emitted a cold and piercing demeanor, which made his tall figure seemed to envelop Mu Yunyao. An aura filled with aggression directly assaulted Mu Yunyao’s heart, causing her to feel frightened, and she couldn’t help but take two steps back.

Yue Wang’s eyes were burning, and his expression was unprecedentedly focused. The things that he had done were extremely secretive. If another person, who wanted to pry into the secrets within, the moment he opened his mouth, he would cause their blood to splatter all over the place.

But now that the one who had questioned him was Mu Yunyao, he actually didn’t feel the slightest bit of resistance in his heart. Instead, he wanted to spill out all the secrets accumulated in his heart for a long time. Looking at Mu Yunyao’s clear eyes, an impulse surged up from within his heart. He wanted Mu Yunyao to understand him, to understand his character, to understand his ways of doing things, to understand the beautiful expectations in his heart, and understand the cold-blooded brutality in his heart. As long as Mu Yunyao wanted to know, he was willing to take off all his defenses and fully display it in front of her.

His heart had always been cold and firm in nature, he would never rashly make decisions, but this thought made it difficult for him to resist once he thought of it. In his heart, a crazy idea screamed, so he decided to make a bet and send the softest place in his heart to Mu Yunyao!

If he won the bet, he could use this softness to embrace Mu Yunyao and fill up his heart, which had always been empty. If he lost it, he could solely insert a steel knife into his heart. Anyway, he is already bleeding. Why should he fear more scars? “Yunyao, you can ask me.”

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