Upon hearing Su Muxi say that the person who sent the letter was Xiao Ce, Ye Zeyu's expression immediately turned cold. His phoenix eyes turned coldly to Xiao Ce, as if he wanted to see what it was about Xiao Ce that made Su Muxi trust him.
Su Muxi looked at Xiao Ce, who was full of doubt, and revealed a malicious smile. Then she said to Ye Zeyu, "Your subordinate is very loyal to you. He even wants to sacrifice his own happiness to help you, Your Highness. Didn't he tell you that?"
Ye Ziyu didn't speak, but looked at Xiao Ce, waiting for Xiao Ce to speak.
Xiao Ce was stunned for a moment, then his face showed realization. After hesitating for a while, he embarrassedly revealed that he wanted to marry Su Muxi in place of Ye Zeyu.
“I know that you value loyalty and righteousness, and Miss Su has saved your life. You will definitely marry Miss Su in the end. But I also know that you do not like Miss Su. Therefore, I am willing to share your burden and repay Miss Su’s kindness on your behalf.”
Looking at Xiao Ce's serious expression, Ye Zeyu really didn't know whether to be angry or relieved.
Although he didn't like Su Muxi, he didn't hate her either.
There are very few women who can make him feel comfortable. If he must settle down and start a family in this life, Su Muxi is the most suitable candidate.
So how can marrying Su Muxi be considered sharing burdens?!
How could he have such a stupid subordinate!
Ye Zeyu suppressed the urge to kick Xiao Ce away, looked at Su Muxi, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down before he spoke, "I'm sorry, he just thought I was indifferent to women, that's why he said that, I didn't mean anything else."
"Miss Su, you are very good."
After saying that, he quickly looked away, not daring to look at the expression on Su Muxi's face.
It would be a lie to say that Su Muxi was not moved after hearing Ye Zeyu's words.
Despite being a prince of high status, he actually apologized to her on behalf of his subordinates.
Moreover, in most people's eyes, she was just an ugly woman of low status, unwanted by any man, and Xiao Ce was more than a match for her. However, Ye Ziyu sensed that Xiao Ce's suggestion was an insult to her...
It seems that Ye Zeyu is a decent person, at least he is reasonable, unlike those who are arrogant and treat ordinary people like ants, ignoring other people's dignity.
Su Muxi pointed to Xiao Ce, who still looked puzzled, and said to Ye Zeyu with a smile, "I know that Guard Xiao was just speaking without thinking and didn't take what he said to heart."
However, the fact that Guard Xiao was so considerate of the prince shows his character.
So when he said that the prince had sent people to protect my house and that there were no men in black at all, I believed Guard Xiao.
He also knew that the so-called man in black and the injured were merely a ruse by the Marquis of Anyang.
As she spoke, she looked at Xiao Ce and said, "So I have to thank Guard Xiao. If it weren't for Guard Xiao, Marquis Anyang's self-inflicted injury scheme might have actually worked, and I would have fallen into deep self-blame and been manipulated by Marquis Anyang."
Xiao Ce seemed to understand but not quite, feeling that Su Muxi was subtly implying that he was stupid.
But the other party didn't say it directly, and he didn't want to ask directly, so he could only ask other questions.
"Then why were you so nervous about Marquis Anyang back then?"
Upon hearing this, Su Muxi's face instantly darkened.
"If he can chase after the so-called men in black to protect me and my family, he can also send out countless men in black to harm my family. I cannot break ties with Marquis Anyang before I figure out what his true intentions are towards me."
In particular, Qiao Xiuyuan's words, "Even if not for yourself, you should think about your father," sent chills down her spine.
She felt that Qiao Xiuyuan was both reminding her and threatening her.
She didn't want to put her family in any danger with any uncertainty.
So she could only pretend she knew nothing and follow the route Qiao Xiuyuan had planned.
Ye Ziyu snorted coldly upon hearing this, "Hmph! Qiao Xiuyuan won't lay a finger on my man!"
"Don't worry, I will have people protect your family. Neither your father nor your maid will be in any danger."
Su Muxi couldn't describe her feelings at that moment, and could only say "thank you" in the end.
However, she still hoped that she was overthinking things, after all, Qiao Xiuyuan had been really good to her before, and she did not want to be enemies with Qiao Xiuyuan.
"To get back to the point, Your Highness wants me to find the letters from the Marquis of Anyang's residence that led to Prince Yu's treason."
Hearing Su Muxi bring up serious matters, Ye Zeyu pointed to the chair next to him and said, "Miss Su, let's sit down and talk."
After saying that, he looked at Xiao Ce and said, "Go and guard the door."
After Xiao Ce left and closed the door, the atmosphere in the study changed instantly.
"cough!"
Ye Zeyu coughed lightly first, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere, but after coughing, he didn't know what to say.
He only knew that Qiao Xiuyuan cared a lot about Su Muxi, so he wanted to use Su Muxi to help him explore Qiao Xiuyuan's study.
But now, he hesitated, feeling that Qiao Xiuyuan's concern for Su Muxi was too strange, and he was afraid that Su Muxi might be in danger.
Su Muxi looked at Ye Zeyu's sharply defined jawline, trying hard to forget everything that had happened last night. After secretly taking a deep breath, she slowly said, "I don't want to go to the Marquis of Anyang's residence again so easily, but I can provide Your Highness with a clue."
Ye Zeyu raised an eyebrow and looked at Su Muxi, "Tell me in detail."
"I also know about the fire at the Ministry of War's archives three years ago. At that time, I had not yet married into the Marquis of Anyang's household, and I happened to treat a minor official whose arm was burned. That official complained to me for a bit, which may give Your Highness some clues."
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