âFirst Elder also opened his mouth, if there are rumors going around again using the consort title, then the punishment will be torture!â
In a stumble, Mu Xue nearly fell to the ground as she staggered backwards.
Itâs impossible, itâs not possible!
It must be the First Elder defending that queen. Heâs a dog of hers so this guard must be lying as well!
Despite what she felt inwardly, this arrogant bitch from the leopard tribe would never show it openly. She may be pompous and overly proud of herself, but even she knew better than to offend the one in charge right now. As such, the resentment could only be hidden in those eyes.
âFurthermore, if I find out who is the one spreading all these lies and framing the king then itâs the death penalty to that person!â
Now Mu Xueâs has lost all color as the blood drained from her face. A flash of panic quickly filled those eyes in which she only managed to cover up by hanging her head.
If these people really want to check then they will definitely get back to me as the source. I canât let this continue! I canât let them get their way!
The guard left and didnât do much else after throwing this warning out there, however, it doesnât mean others werenât going to come over. Right as Mu Xue felt safe and raised her head again, a beautiful yet strong figure had appeared in front.
âI said so before, the king only brought us here to care for the little princess, itâs not what you assumed.â Mu Ying the older sister spoke with disapproving eyes, âAnd, I already promised Mother not to throw you out there.â
But so what if I donât say anything? The fact that the king doesnât have any intent of taking a consort is already enough. They will eventually find out whoâs making the rumors without me spilling her out there.
Irritated by this, Mu Xue shoots a glare at her older sister before speaking in a low whispering voice: âItâs just that elder trying to help the queen. If the king had no intention then why did he summon us into the palace in the first place? Just wait until the king returns, then you will see!â
âAnd do you think you will be able to wait until that day comes?â Mu Ying didnât get taunted and chuckled sarcastically, âFirst Elder is already starting to investigate the rumors. What makes you think they wonât trace the source back to you when youâve openly said it before the public?â
Growing cold in the face, Mu Xue clearly thought of that and retorted: âSister, donât forget those maids who came into the palace with us are all from our tribe. Do you think they will rat me out when their family is in the hands of Father and Mother? If they so much as make a peep then itâs enough for Mother to kill them!â Her voice sounded all somber and eerie to the ear, but thanks to the departure of everyone nearby, none was able to pick this fact up.
âOr are you assuming the elders in this palace are going to get involved with our tribeâs internal affair? Besides, First Elder doesnât look like the type to randomly kill others. As long as those demons donât point to me then what do I have to fear?ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Itâs not like that old fart is going to kill every maid they brought in. If that does happen, the king wonât let him off either!
Mu Yingâs expression darkened over her younger sisterâs lack of care for their own tribeswoman. âDonât forget, there is also those two guards from that day. They also heard your speech in the open.â
Shrugging over the small detail, Mu Xue obviously didnât think itâs an issue based on her demeanor: âThen I can just say I overheard it from someone else. First Elder only wants to find the source, he never specified who. After I get a scapegoat going then all will be good. Sister, I advise you to get out of my business, otherwise you wonât be able to escape death once I become the consort!â
Mu Ying honestly felt numb to the heart over the threat. Honestly, sheâs never thought her own younger sister would be such a vicious and evil person!
âFine, I wonât expose you Mu Xue, but donât say I didnât warn you⦠The king never said anything about taking a consort so you better pray for yourself.â Giving one last glance at this disgusting girl that was her own blood, Mu Ying was done here.