Mu Wanting was equally assertive, her smile like a mask.

"Not only that, I also know that you were beaten by the Emperor for 'releasing the Tatar prince.' You must be very indignant, after all, the premise of their signing of the contract was the release of prisoners of war, and the Emperor agreed to it at the time."

Shen Xinglan narrowed her eyes, pulled Mu Wanting closer, and carefully observed her every expression.

He wanted to know if she was behind his being punished by the emperor, otherwise how could she know so much?

However, she simply smiled faintly, looking directly into his eyes without fear or hesitation, and he could not find the slightest flaw in her demeanor.

He frowned and remained silent, releasing her and turning around to let Mu Wanting treat his wounds, his hawk-like eyes still fixed on her.

His gaze was so intimidating that if an ordinary person were stared at like that, they would most likely tremble and beg for mercy on their knees.

Mu Wanting observed his wound with a calm expression. His abdomen had been slashed, almost damaging his internal organs. The previous doctor had simply wrapped the wound with a bandage and hadn't even stitched it up. No wonder the wound had become infected.

That's why even someone as strong as Shen Xinglan in her previous life couldn't withstand it.

He frowned, seeing Mu Wanting's businesslike demeanor, and his unease dissipated considerably. He began to cooperate with Mu Wanting, but more irritation rose in his heart.

She took out iodine to clean the rotten flesh, and then cleaned and stitched it up again.

During this process, because Mu Wanting had applied numbing cream, Shen Xinglan did not feel any pain.

I just felt a hand touching my skin.

It feels numb and itchy.

When he looked at Mu Wanting, who was focused on treating his wounds, he felt the tingling and itching intensify.

The irritability worsened.

He desperately wanted to stay away from her, but when he saw her thick eyelashes, he couldn't help but take another look.

This was the first time he had looked closely at this woman who had been discarded like trash.

When Mu Wanting straightened up after her treatment, she saw Shen Xinglan with red ears and red eyes.

No wonder they say the Prince of Pingxi is the most handsome man in the capital; he is indeed captivating.

Just as she was about to speak, the door was pushed open.

Mu Wanting calmly closed his coat.

Mother Shen, Shen Yujiao, and Shen Xinghe walked in anxiously.

Mother Shen said, "Xinglan, I heard from the gatekeeper that you were given a hundred lashes by the Emperor. I have already invited the doctor here."

Shen Xinglan said, "She has already taken care of it for me."

Then Mother Shen looked at Mu Wanting, who was wearing a red undergarment, and her expression changed drastically.

"Mu Wanting! How... how could it be you? It's so inappropriate to be in your brother-in-law's bridal chamber on your wedding night!"

Shen Yujiao frowned: "Mu Wanting, you still haven't given up your wicked intentions! How can you still covet my second brother? You're already married to Zhao Zhiyuan. Where is Rongrong? Where have you hidden her?"

She and Mu Wanting had never gotten along, and after learning that Mu Wanting was pursuing Shen Xinglan, she became even more sarcastic and mocking towards her. Now that Mu Wanting was in her second brother's new house, she couldn't be more annoyed.

Shen Xingchi frowned and immediately ordered his servant to arrest Mu Wanting.

Even though Shen Xinglan loathed her, she had just healed her own injuries.

"She said it was Murong Rong who insisted on the arranged marriage. Regardless of the truth, we should investigate first. Arresting her rashly is not something a large family should do."

Shen Yujiao said with heartache, "Second brother, don't be fooled by Mu Wanting. She is the most vicious and glib-tongued. She must be using underhanded tricks to force Sister Rongrong."

Shen Xinglan remained silent; this was indeed something Mu Wanting would do.

Mother Shen sighed softly, her gaze fixed intently on Mu Wanting.

"Mrs. Mu, if it is indeed Murong Rong who insisted on this marriage, then you will live with Xinglan wholeheartedly from now on. Otherwise, our royal family will not let you off easily."

Shen Xinglan frowned: "Mother, Mu Wanting and I have already discussed divorce. Please choose an auspicious day and invite the matchmaker and her parents to come over."

Mother Shen was so shocked that she lost her composure: "What did you say?"

Then she looked at Mu Wanting and asked, "Is what Xinglan said true?"

They got married and then divorced so soon; she had never seen anything so absurd in all these years.

Mu Wanting smiled gently: "Mother, it's true." But whether they can get a divorce is still unknown.

But whether she divorces or not, it won't do her any harm.

Mother Shen couldn't help but take a few more glances at Mu Wanting. The Mu Wanting of the past was passionate and unrestrained, lacking any elegance of a young lady from a noble family. She only knew how to use every means to pursue Xinglan, and did a lot of shameful things.

But now, she is calm, elegant, and sensible, and there is not a single fault she can find.

If Mu Wanting continues to act the way she does now, then it's not impossible to accept her.

She took a deep breath: "We'll discuss this later. Right now, the most important thing is Xinglan's injuries."

Mother Shen said, "Doctor Li, please take a look at Xinglan's injuries."

In Shen's mother's opinion, Shen Xinglan's injuries were too severe for a sheltered young woman to handle.

Shen Yujiao looked smug. This Doctor Li was the most serious and rigid person. Mu Wanting was bound to be scolded for acting so recklessly.

Dr. Li pulled back the bandage and frowned.

Shen Yujiao's lips curled up.

"Wonderful, wonderful! How come I didn't think of using it to stitch up wounds?" Dr. Li's brows relaxed, and he praised repeatedly.

After speaking, he politely asked Mu Wanting for advice for quite a while, leaving the other people from the Prince's Mansion standing aside.

Shen Yujiao's smile froze on her face. Why wasn't she scolding Mu Wanting, but instead asking for advice?

Shen Xinghe was somewhat shocked. Mu Wanting was a woman, yet she had made Doctor Li condescend to consult her. Was her method of treating wounds really that novel?

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