When Su Xing heard Su Muxi's first words, his expression became somewhat abnormal, and there was a hint of panic and tension in his eyes.
But when he heard Su Muxi's second sentence, all his emotions were overshadowed by anger.
"What nonsense are you thinking! Your mother and the Marquis of Anyang have no relation whatsoever, and nothing could possibly happen between them!"
"Your mother is of noble character and cherishes you like a treasure, yet you think of her like this..."
"You... sigh!"
He couldn't bear to scold or hit his daughter, so in the end he could only stomp his feet in frustration.
Su Muxi breathed a sigh of relief as she looked at Su Xing, whose face was flushed with anger.
As expected, she wasn't Qiao Xiuyuan's daughter!
Although Qiao Xiuyuan treated her very well, he was full of scheming in every way.
A true father should be like Su Xing, giving selflessly without expecting anything in return.
“Father, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have been thinking such things. The main problem is that the Marquis of Anyang’s attitude towards me is really strange. And when I asked him why he was so good to me, he said it was because I had called him father. It is only natural for a father to be good to his daughter.”
If what he said is true, he should dote on Qiao Zixi, but every time Qiao Zixi and I have a conflict, he always stands by my side without hesitation.
That's why the daughter found it strange and had some doubts.
Hearing Su Muxi say this, Su Xing couldn't help but show a puzzled expression.
But after pondering for a long time, I still couldn't figure it out.
"I don't care why the Marquis of Anyang treats you well, but you must remember, never doubt your mother, understand!"
Su Xing spoke seriously, and Su Muxi nodded obediently.
He then understood the unspoken meaning behind Su Muxi's previous words.
If Qiao Xiuyuan's kindness towards Xi'er was for some ulterior motive, even if Qiao Xiuyuan had not saved Xi'er's life, he would still have found other ways to marry Xi'er into the Marquis of Anyang's household.
Thinking about what happened five years ago, Su Xing suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and was terrified when he thought about it more closely.
If Qiao Xiuyuan truly had designs on Xi'er, then perhaps his treatment of the Empress was also a carefully orchestrated scheme…
“Xi’er, now that you have repaid the kindness of the Marquis of Anyang, it is best to stay away from the Marquis of Anyang’s residence in the future. As for your marriage with the Prince of Yong’an, your father will find a way.”
Seeing Su Xing frown, Su Muxi felt a pang of pity and hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Father, please don't worry about my marriage with Prince Yong'an. If it really doesn't work out, I'll just marry him directly!"
Although Prince Yong'an placed me in the eye of the storm, he is a responsible man. Fearing for my safety, he secretly sent people to protect me. Therefore, I want to let things take their natural course; perhaps he is my destined husband!
…
Although Su Muxi persuaded Su Xing in this way, she secretly went to the Yong'an Prince's Mansion alone that night.
She didn't want to let things take their course; this time, she wanted to take control of her own destiny!
Since his last encounter with Ye Zerui, Ye Zeyu has secretly assigned people to protect all members of the Su family.
So when Su Muxi went out alone late at night, Ye Zeyu quickly got the news. After learning that Su Muxi was coming to see him, he felt inexplicably nervous for some reason.
"My lord, I will immediately have the gatekeeper keep a close watch on the gate. No matter how much Su Muxi knocks, she will not be able to enter our manor!"
After Xiao Ce finished speaking angrily, he was about to turn around and leave when Ye Zeyu called out to him sharply.
"Who said Su Muxi wasn't allowed in?!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ce revealed a strange expression. "Master, you wouldn't..."
Before he could finish speaking, Ye Zeyu interrupted him coldly.
"I just want to see what she wants to say to me. Maybe she's suddenly had a change of heart and is ready to cooperate with me. If you drive her away, wouldn't that ruin my important plans?"
Looking at Ye Zeyu's serious expression, Xiao Ce said with some disapproval, "In my opinion, Su Muxi is completely controlled by that old fox Qiao Xiuyuan. She can't even see through such an obvious self-inflicted injury. There's no way she can cooperate with you, Master!"
Ye Ziyu actually thought the same thing, but he didn't want to shut Su Muxi out.
After a period of anxious waiting, Su Muxi finally arrived.
However, before Su Muxi entered the room, he put the black gold mask back on.
The moment the mask was put on, it concealed the expression on the face and also enveloped the whole person in an aura of mystery.
He commands respect without anger, making people hesitant to approach him.
Su Muxi looked at Ye Zeyu sitting behind the desk, and then briefly surveyed Ye Zeyu's study.
The trepidation and shyness in my heart were instantly replaced by an indescribable sense of unease.
She had imagined that Ye Zeyu's study would be filled with armor and weapons, but it turned out to be quite ordinary.
"Miss Su, what brings you here so late at night? Do you suspect that the man in black who stabbed Marquis Anyang is one of my men? Have you come to seek justice for Marquis Anyang?"
Su Muxi raised an eyebrow as she listened to Ye Zeyu's sarcastic words.
Such a high-ranking prince, yet his heart is not much bigger than a woman's.
She didn't say anything during the day, she just asked him to let her go, so why was he speaking to her with such sarcasm?
"Your Highness, I wonder if the suggestion you made to me in the carriage earlier still stands?"
Su Muxi got straight to the point, not wanting to waste words or apologize.
She thought Ye Ziyu would be delighted, but to her surprise, after hearing her words, the chill around Ye Ziyu actually intensified.
Just as Su Muxi was feeling surprised, Ye Zeyu spoke coldly, "Miss Su, have you come to your senses? I wonder if you intend to become my queen after you receive the item, or will you seek another suitable partner?"
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