Shen Yu felt as if she had been struck by lightning, rendered completely immobile.
Panicked, she looked toward Mu Fei, her eyes pleading for an answer: what should they do?
Su Yingxue still had this kind of ability, did they want them to die!
A sly smile curled on Mu Feiâs lips, his expression unreadable.
Shen Yu was on the verge of desperation, wishing she could grab his collar and demand: Do you have any other tricks up your sleeve!
If not, wasnât she as good as dead?
After all, she couldnât escape from the Great Wei Imperial Palace by herself!
But Mu Fei actually said, âSince the Ninth Princess Consort has such confidence, perhaps itâs worthwhile to have a thorough examination.â
âWhat?â Shen Yuâs face turned deathly pale, her arms trembling uncontrollably behind her back.
She had misplaced her trust in Mu Fei, this madman was going to get her killed!
âBring the tools for Yingxue.â
Qin Rulie seemed to believe Su Yingxue as well, so he ordered preparations for her.
Su Yingxue went to the inner hall and from Medicine King Valley, she took a silver needle and glass slide, planning to try the blood verification method she had used on Su Yurou last time.
As long as it was proved that Shen Yu had no blood relation with the Empress Dowager, that would be enough.
But as she was preparing the items, a beautiful woman appeared in the hall.
Dressed in opulent and dignified attire, she walked in and sat down next to the Empress Dowager. Qin Rulie and Qin Muyan also treated her with great respect.
When Qin Muyan saw her, he quickly introduced her, âYingxue, this is my mother, the Eldest Princess. My mother passed away early, and she raised me.â
âOh.â
Su Yingxue nodded, âSo itâs the Eldest Princess.â
She was her Aunt!
âIâve heard that the Scarlet Flame King is very filial, and always takes care of things personally. You should return to the Eldest Princessâ side; the Princess will be protected by Your Highness.â
Chu Yihan wrapped an arm around Su Yingxueâs waist, gently lifted the stray hairs from her cheek, and tucked them behind her ear, showing tender affection.
This scene truly stung Qin Muyanâs eyes.
His face turned a hue of dark green as he returned to Qin Geâs side.
Qin Ge, having heard of the events occurring within the palace, had rushed over. The question of Su Yingxue and Shen Yuâs identities was of paramount importance, but she noticed that Qin Muyan held extraordinary care for Su Yingxue.
He even didnât hesitate to face embarrassment in front of Chu Yihan for her sake.
At the moment, Qin Muyanâs expression was extremely unhappy.
All because of Su Yingxue.
Qin Ge, grabbing Qin Muyanâs hand, inquired with a sniff, âMuyan, are you very familiar with that Su Yingxue?â
âShe has saved my life on numerous occasions, she is a very good woman.â
To Qin Muyan, no amount of flowery language could capture Su Yingxue, so he simply used the word good.
Qin Ge naturally picked up on his underlying meaning regardless of Su Yingxueâs identity. The fact that she had become Chu Yihanâs wife and yet continued to capture Qin Muyanâs heart couldnât sit well with her.
That alone prevented her from taking a liking to Su Yingxue.
She selectively ignored Su Yingxueâs greeting to her.
Leaning against Chu Yihan, Su Yingxue quietly said, âIt seems my Aunt doesnât like me very much.â
âDo you lack her affection?â Chu Yihanâs voice was cool.
Su Yingxue tilted her head, âI guess not! Having hubbyâs affection is enough for me.â
âFor you, I have love.â
Love that penetrates deep into the marrow.
Affection does not even merit comparison with deep love.
A blush crept silently up Su Yingxueâs earlobes. Originally thinking she could tease Chu Yihan, who knew this normally cold and abstinent manâs casual remark would make her heart race and face flush.