"I can't explain this to you. I've been able to smell things that many people can't since I was little." Uh, how am I supposed to tell him that the sense of smell of their demon race is much more sensitive than that of humans?
"..." Mu Nanxun's dark eyes gradually deepened, and a complex emotion flashed across his face.
"If you don't believe me, come with me and see for yourself. You might find something unexpected." Yi Yi raised her lips, beckoned with her finger, and her bright smile made Mu Nanxun dazed again.
...
Night fell, and everyone was asleep. A furtive figure appeared in the dark kitchen.
"Smack!"
The kitchen lights instantly turned on, illuminating every corner.
The figure from before was startled and instinctively pulled its hands back, hiding behind it.
What are you holding in your hand?
Mu Nanxun's voice, cold and devoid of any warmth, rang out softly, his dark eyes staring at her so intently that she had nowhere to hide.
"Young Master, you...you're still awake?"
Liang Xiaoru trembled with fear, almost dropping what she was holding. Wasn't the young master already asleep? How did he end up here, and with that little bitch Yi Yi?
"Answer me, what are you holding in your hand?" Mu Nanxun's voice revealed extreme impatience.
"No, it's nothing, it's just Miss's water cup. I saw she was sleeping, so I thought I'd wash it." Liang Xiaoru tried to appear calm. It's alright, as long as she stays calm, the young master won't suspect anything.
"Is it just washing the cup, instead of destroying evidence?" Yi Yi walked up to her, smiling sweetly.
"Of course not! What are you talking about? What evidence? I don't understand," Liang Xiaoru denied. Strange, she'd been so careful, did this country bumpkin have some suspicions? No way, he must be trying to trick her. She wasn't going to be so foolish as to admit it!
As she spoke, Liang Xiaoru moved to the sink, about to turn on the tap to rinse the cup clean. Unexpectedly, Yi Yi snatched the cup from her hand and returned to Mu Nanxun's side.
He took a sniff and, sure enough, the scent was still there. He handed it to Mu Nanxun.
"The water in your cup is strange. Could you have added something weird to it?"
"You're talking nonsense!" Liang Xiaoru denied it outright. She quickly calmed down.
How could this country bumpkin possibly smell anything? The medicine she added was colorless and odorless; even if you wanted to test it, ordinary equipment wouldn't be able to detect it.
Liang Xiaoru then turned to Mu Nanxun and pleaded, "Young Master, please don't listen to her nonsense. How could I possibly put something strange in the young lady's water? She must be jealous of how well I take care of her and is trying to sow discord between us. Young Master, you must stand up for me!"
"Provocation?" Yi Yi had learned a new word. But she knew it wasn't a good one.
"Young master, I've said my piece. Believe it or not, it's up to you."
That's just how she is; she only says what she needs to say and never offers further explanation. Those who believe her will believe her without her explanation; those who don't believe her won't be swayed by any explanation.
Mu Nanxun looked back and forth between Liang Xiaoru and Yi Yi, his hand gripping the water glass so tightly it was almost deformed.
For some reason, Liang Xiaoru felt as if Mu Nanxun was holding not a water glass, but her bones.
"I'm only giving you one chance. What exactly was added to this water? If you just admit it yourself, perhaps you'll get a lighter sentence, but if I find out..."
What was left unsaid only made Liang Xiaoru feel even more terrified.
Mu Nanxun is terrifying!
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