Wei Jue clenched his fist in salute, âYes, I will obey the command!â
Qin Muyan went to report back to Q.in Rulie, who immediately wanted to interrogate Su Yingxue.
Qin Muyan advised him, âImperial Brother, itâs better to wait until after youâve met with the imperial grandmother and Zhao Hua before making any decisions. The incident of Zhao Hua falling has too many suspicious points. If Yingxue wanted to kill her, she wouldnât need to be so foolish. With her superb medical skills, there are countless ways to kill someone without detection.â
Qin Rulie, listening to Qin Muyan, felt a headache coming on, âIt seems to me that your entire heart is set on Su Yingxue, to the point where youâd wish to become a suit of armor for her to wear, impervious to sword and spear!â
Every word and deed did nothing but favor Su Yingxue.
It was simply madness.
Qin Muyan made no comment.
After all, his stance was clear, with him around, no one could harm Su Yingxue.
Shen Yuâs illness had been tormenting her all night, with the court physicians at a loss; it wasnât until Mu Fei stepped in that Shen Yuâs life was saved.
The Empress Dowager awoke and, upon hearing the news, was so moved that she wept profusely, and awarded Mu Fei plenty of gold, silver, and jewels.
Mu Fei appeared neither arrogant nor humble, and simply said with a light smile, âThe princessâs injuries are quite complex, but since I was the one who saved her, I feel obliged to see it through. I dare to ask to care for the princess until she has fully recovered.â
âThereâs nothing wrong with that! With your excellent medical skills taking care of Zhaoâer and ensuring her recovery, I will certainly reward you generously!â
The Empress Dowager agreed immediately.
Qin Ge also said, âOnce Princess Zhao Hua has recovered, I will speak to the emperor on your behalf, bestowing upon you a title that will ensure you have no worries about food and clothing in the future.â
âI thank the princess,â Mu Fei replied.
In front of them, Mu Fei was the picture of humility.
But the more humble he appeared, the stranger Qin Muyan found him.
He approached Mu Fei and, from a height, interrogated, âYour Highness has investigated you; you come from the Ghost Market, a place full of desperados. The matter of you finding the Blue Scale Jade must be thoroughly verified. When did you learn medical skills that could save Zhao Hua?â
Mu Feiâs lips quirked at an angle, a hint of roguishness spilling forth, âYour Highness, should you not be more concerned about your cousin, Princess Zhao Huaâs condition?â
This counter-questioning left Qin Muyan quite displeased, âItâs not your place to question me! Speak, how did you come upon the Blue Scale Jade and ascertain Zhao Huaâs whereabouts? What exactly happened when Zhao Hua fell from the palace?â
âI am but a commoner devoted to serving the Great Wei Dynasty. If Your Highness harbors such doubts, it is best I no longer remain in the palace,â Mu Fei proclaimed.
Saying so, Mu Fei attempted to take his leave.
The Empress Dowager hastily called out, âStay where you are!â
She halted Mu Fei and then turned a sharp gaze towards Qin Muyan, âMuyan, what is the meaning of this? You donât inquire after Zhao Huaâs condition but instead question her life-saving benefactor? Are you suspecting this Mu Fei of harming Zhaoâer? It was clearly that Su Yingxue who plotted against her!â
The more the Empress Dowager had previously adored Su Yingxue, the greater her disappointment was now!
âThat Su Yingxue likely used her beauty to gain sympathy from me, seeking to steal Zhaoâerâs identity. Such a scheming and malicious woman, yet she is the Ninth Princess Consort of the Great Cheng Dynasty, how can you be deceived by her?â
âImperial grandmother, she would not deceive me, I assure you. Yingxue is truly not a villain; she wouldnât harm Zhao Hua,â Qin Muyan protested.
âEnough!â
The Empress Dowager, livid with anger, exclaimed, âIf you plead for Su Yingxue once more, do not come to see me, your imperial grandmother, again! Get out!â