Chapter 84 Taking care of your love rival? Do you think I'm some kind of pushover?!

Qingluan fainted at just the right moment, landing precisely not far from the carriage. Her pale face was streaked with tears, making her look pitiful and evoking sympathy.

Inside the car, Li Bao'er couldn't see everything, but hearing the commotion outside and Xiao Yizhi's shouts, her fingers involuntarily clenched her clothes. She knew the fainting was most likely fake, but she was still curious about what Mu Cenlin would do.

Will he... soften his heart? After all, she is the woman in his heart.

Little did he know that Mu Cenlin looked at Qingluan lying on the ground with his eyes still cold, even carrying a hint of barely perceptible disgust. He had seen this kind of clumsy trick many times before.

Just as he was about to order the man to be dragged to the post station, he glanced back at Bao'er, who had remained calm and composed.

She seemed so attentive to me just a moment ago, so why is she completely unresponsive now that a woman is actually getting close to her? Could it be that she's changed her mind?

[Host! The Great Demon King's corruption level has fluctuated! 68%! He seems even angrier!] 001's voice was filled with anxiety.

Mu Cenlin's gaze swept over the unconscious person on the ground again.

Suddenly, he changed his mind.

He sneered and said to Feng Li outside the carriage, "Since she's unconscious, carry her inside, find a secluded guest room to leave her there, and go call a physician from the prefecture to take a look."

Upon hearing this, Feng Li frowned. The Princess Consort was still present. How could the Prince allow this woman of unknown origin to enter the Prince's residence? This made Linglong stomp her feet in anger. Linglong cursed inwardly, thinking that she had thought the Prince was different, but in the end, he was just like that worldly man!

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yizhi felt somewhat relieved, even though he sensed that his lord's tone was unpleasant. However, at least someone was allowed to enter the manor, and he quickly expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, my lord!"

Mu Cenlin ignored him and abruptly pulled down the carriage curtain, cutting off the connection between the inside and outside.

A suffocating silence returned to the carriage.

Li Bao'er kept her head down, so her expression was unreadable. He eventually let the person into the mansion, though his attitude was terrible; perhaps he couldn't bear to see his beloved neglecting her outside.

If they were truly to divorce, she wouldn't occupy the position of princess; it's just that this person arrived far too early.

The carriage entered the Prince Jing's mansion, and the heavy vermilion gates slowly closed behind it.

Upon disembarking from the carriage, Mu Cenlin didn't even glance at Li Bao'er, only coldly uttering, "Since you allowed her in, go and see her. Don't let her die in the manor and bring bad luck." With that, he walked straight towards the study.

Li Bao'er stood there, stunned, watching his resolute departure. She recalled his words, "Besides the princess I married through proper channels, there will never be another one." She felt as if something was blocking her chest, making her feel sore and bloated, and she felt extremely suffocated.

And he was the one who gave the order to let her in! Now it's like she gave her permission?! She didn't say a word! And she's being asked to look after that scheming, feigning unconscious woman?!

They're bullying honest people!

Bao'er asked 001, "What does he mean?!"

001: [Host, please calm down! His corruption level remains at 68%, but his emotions seem very complex. Perhaps... maybe, it's a different kind of trust? Entrusting his rival to you?]

Li Bao'er: "I don't believe you for a second!"

She was so angry she wanted to stomp her feet and turn around and leave, but reason prevailed over the impulse.

She was brought in under the name of the Prince Jing's Mansion. If something really happens, it will be the Prince Jing's Mansion that loses face, and she, as the princess, will also be implicated.

She took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing her surging anger, and said coldly to Linglong beside her, "Go and fetch the imperial physician to the west wing."

With a sullen face, Li Bao'er was leading Linglong toward the west courtyard when Xiao Yizhi, who had rushed over upon hearing the news, blocked their way.

Xiao Yizhi was clearly uneasy about letting Li Bao'er meet Qingluan alone. His face showed undisguised wariness and suspicion as he bowed stiffly and said, "Your Highness! Miss Qingluan is weak and cannot withstand any hardship. I implore Your Highness to have mercy."

Li Bao'er was already furious. Seeing his accusatory tone, as if she were about to harm someone, she became even more enraged and interrupted him, her voice as cold as ice:

"What do you mean by that? Do you think I'll take advantage of your vulnerability and mistreat this beautiful lady you brought back?"

Xiao Yizhi was taken aback, but still insisted, "This subordinate dares not! It's just that Miss Qingluan has suffered a lot on her journey and is in poor health."

“If she’s really that precious and fragile,” Li Bao’er interrupted again without any politeness, her tone laced with sarcasm, “wouldn’t it be better for Mr. Xiao to stay by her side every step of the way? Why rely on others? I’m busy with my own affairs and don’t have time to play this charade of chivalry with you!”

As she spoke, she turned to walk past him and continued forward.

Xiao Yizhi instinctively took a step back, blocking her path again, his brows furrowed: "Your Highness! Why are you so aggressive? Qingluan is, after all, a prince..."

"Xiao Yizhi!" Li Bao'er completely lost her patience, abruptly stopping in her tracks, raising her eyes to stare directly at him, her gaze sharp. "Look carefully! This is the Jing Prince's residence, and I am the Jing Prince's Consort! How to handle the affairs of the residence is not for a strategist like you to interfere with! If you really don't trust me, you can take him away right now, and find whichever doctor you like. I'm happy to have some peace and quiet!"

Her words were extremely harsh and showed no mercy.

Just then, Miao Qing and Miao Yi, who had heard the commotion, rushed over. They overheard Li Bao'er's words and saw that Xiao Yizhi dared to obstruct the princess. They were so angry that their eyebrows stood on end.

Miao Yi, with her quick temper, immediately retorted, "Mr. Xiao! What kind of rule is this? How dare you block the Princess's way! And you keep protecting a woman of unknown origin, where do you place the Princess?!"

Miao Qing also said coldly, "If Mr. Xiao is truly concerned, why not go and take care of that young lady himself? Why make things difficult for the Princess here? The Princess is already more than kind and righteous to condescend to visit her!"

Xiao Yizhi was bombarded with questions from the two maids, his face turning pale and then red, but he was unable to refute them and could only stand there frozen.

Li Bao'er glanced at him coldly, then ignored him and walked straight towards the west courtyard with Linglong and two maids, leaving him completely behind.