When Peony heard Chu Qingxuan's voice, she was stunned for a moment. She felt that the voice was somewhat familiar.

However, such a person is not worth her attention.

"I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

Looking in the direction Mudan had gone, Yue Jinyun remarked, "Don't you feel like she's a little different than before?"

Chu Qingxuan glanced at Yue Jinyun but didn't say anything.

This peony is also someone who keeps a low profile.

Three days later, Peony appeared in the general's mansion.

That day, Chu Qingxuan went to find Dongfang Hao. Just as she was about to push open the door, she heard Mudan's voice, which sounded like she was crying.

"General, did you really not find the girl in the fire?"

The voice was already choked with emotion.

Dongfang Hao said, "No, there are no remains."

Upon hearing this, Peony immediately burst into tears, "How could such a good person be gone? If only I hadn't left back then, this wouldn't have happened to her."

"The girl said that you are the person she loves most, and no matter what happens, you must take good care of yourself."

Chu Qingxuan: "..."

When did I say such a thing?

"If I hadn't gone to the Fourth Prince's residence, I would still have wanted to stay by the General's side..."

Upon hearing this, Chu Qingxuan's lips curled into a cold smile. So your target is Dongfang Hao.

Sorry, Dongfang Hao is already mine.

Chu Qingxuan pushed open the door, and Peony stared in shock at Chu Qingxuan, her eyes brimming with tears.

Seeing the peony like this, Chu Qingxuan thought to herself, "If she cried like this, every man would be heartbroken."

Chu Qingxuan looked up at Dongfang Hao, only to find that his eyes were fixed on her and he wasn't even looking at Mudan.

Chu Qingxuan's anger vanished almost instantly.

She leaned against the doorframe and whispered to Peony, "You should leave here."

"It's not appropriate for a man and a woman to be alone in a room together."

Peony bit her lip and looked at Dongfang Hao, seeking his help.

Dongfang Hao said, "You are now a bedchamber maid in the Fourth Prince's residence, it's time for you to go back."

A bedchamber maid?

Peony's eyes revealed resentment; she bit her lip, determined not to give up.

"General..."

That voice is absolutely soothing.

But Dongfang Hao remained unmoved.

"Please." Dongfang Hao coldly dismissed him.

Peony had to leave.

Before leaving, Peony cast a venomous glance at Chu Qingxuan. One Chu Qingxuan was gone, and now another unknown woman had appeared.

Oh.

Dongfang Hao will become hers sooner or later.

After Peony was sent away, Chu Qingxuan raised an eyebrow. "The general has quite a few suitors, doesn't he?"

Dongfang Hao said, "How come I didn't see it?"

"If you keep trying to argue, you'll be having an affair with the Fourth Prince's bedchamber maid. If the Fourth Prince finds out, he'll definitely kill you."

Chu Qingxuan said.

Dongfang Hao walked up to Chu Qingxuan and calmly said, "No."

Why not?

"The Fourth Prince will only find excuses to send her out of the mansion."

Chu Qingxuan: "..."

Maybe.

Unbeknownst to her, Dongfang Hao's face was getting closer and closer. Feeling Dongfang Hao's breath, Chu Qingxuan immediately took a step back.

Dongfang Hao said, "It must be very painful to be betrayed by someone you trust."

Chu Qingxuan was speechless. "Do I look sad right now?"

She was simply keeping her promise to Peony.

As for how much trust is placed in peonies?

Chu Qingxuan was well aware that her relationship with Mudan was merely a business partnership.

Therefore, she was not greatly affected.

She was even more curious to know if the fire had anything to do with the peony.