I don’t know when it started, but Jiang Qingmei has already regarded Xiao Lanxi as her backbone.
At this time, the only person she could think of was herself.
The guard became impatient: "Don't dream! The Prime Minister said that you can't see anyone until the case is solved!"
So what if Xiao Lanxi is a princess?
She had originally been dependent on Jiang Qingmei and Xiao Chengxuan. Now that they were both down, her fate would not be much better.
"If you don't behave yourself, don't blame us for being rude!"
Jiang Qingmei's heart trembled, and she finally staggered back a step.
At this moment, she truly understood what a desperate situation was, with no way up to heaven and no door into the earth.
The only thing she could do was to wait!
Jiang Qingmei took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.
It doesn’t matter, the case is still under investigation, and she may still have a chance to turn things around!
She began to think over and over again about everything that had happened during the day, every person, every word.
Ye Chutang and Chu Qiyuan both said that His Majesty's meals had been tampered with long ago, which should not be false.
But... who could it be!?
At first Jiang Qingmei was only concerned with arguing angrily, but now she finally realized that something was wrong.
——Not many people know about His Majesty’s mental illness. Once it is revealed, everyone will only point the finger at her!
Who on earth seized this loophole and wanted to pin all these crimes on her?!
Jiang Qingmei closed her eyes, trying to search for clues from her past memories.
However, no matter how hard she thought about it, she couldn't figure out where the news had leaked from!
She didn't even tell Cheng Xuan!
Who on earth is it that is so close to her and wants to kill her?
suddenly!
A name flashed through Jiang Qingmei's mind!
She suddenly opened her eyes! There was still shock and disbelief in her eyes!
Could it be——
…
Taking advantage of the night, Ye Chutang finally returned to the Ye Mansion.
When Xiaowu was taken out of the carriage, the little ball had already fallen asleep.
Looking at the sleeping little face, Ye Chutang wrapped his cloak tighter to prevent the biting cold wind from waking her up.
Xiaowu seemed to sense something and frowned slightly.
Ye Chutang held her in his arms and patted her gently.
"Don't be afraid, Xiaowu. Sister is here."
Xiaowu then relaxed his brows and rubbed against her arms dependently.
Soon a maid ran over to greet her: "Second Miss, can you hand over the young lady to me?"
Ye Chutang shook his head: "No need."
It was rare for Xiaowu to fall asleep in the carriage, and she really couldn't bear to disturb him.
The maid covered her mouth, stepped back two steps, and led the way with a lantern in hand.
Ye Chutang carried Xiaowu all the way back to the room.
She put Xiaowu on the bed very gently. There was a heater under the quilt, making it warm.
The moment Ye Chutang stood up, Xiaowu seemed to sense something and moved his little mouth as if he wanted to speak.
It was quiet all around.
But Ye Chutang could see clearly that what she was muttering silently was——
Sister.
Ye Chutang smiled and touched her soft little face.
She has been very busy recently, and Xiaowu is really exhausted from running around with her.
It's nice to have a good night's sleep.
…
Have a good night's sleep.
The next morning, Ye Chutang got up at daybreak.
I have to go to the palace today.
After a simple packing, she took Xiaowu to the carriage.
Xiaowu was obviously not awake yet, and soon fell asleep next to Ye Chutang.
Suddenly, the carriage jolted.
Ye Chutang subconsciously hugged Xiaowu, and then found that the carriage had stopped.
She asked aloud, "What's wrong?"
No one answered.
A faint smell of blood came.
Ye Chutang's heart suddenly jumped!
It was quiet outside, as if all sounds were swallowed up.
She held her breath and was on high alert!
Xiaowu seemed to have noticed something, frowned uneasily, and slowly opened his eyes.
She looked around, then looked up at Ye Chutang in confusion.
——Sister?
Ye Chutang shook his head gently, indicating that she was fine.
But Xiaowu was extremely sensitive and soon realized that something was wrong.
At this moment, she finally smelled the familiar yet unfamiliar smell of blood - since returning to the capital, she had not smelled this dangerous breath for a long time!
Xiao Wu pursed his lips, but silently withdrew from Ye Chutang's arms.
——If something unexpected happens later, it will only be a burden if my sister takes her with her.
Ye Chutang lowered his eyes and looked at her alert and slightly frightened expression, his eyes turned a little colder.
If Xiaowu encountered this kind of situation normally, he would not be afraid.
After all, she had seen much bloodier and more cruel scenes.
But it happened to be in the carriage!
Ye Chutang's mood became bad, and his voice became especially cold.
"Repay grievances when there are grievances, and take revenge when there are vengeances. Your Excellency is looking for me, why do you have to attack innocent people?"
After the words were spoken, there was still dead silence outside.
The two sides seemed to be caught in some kind of silent confrontation.
Ye Chutang sneered: "What, you dare to do it but not take responsibility? You don't even dare to show your face?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the other party finally responded.
"It is said that the second young lady of the Ye family is eloquent and never gives in. Seeing her today, it is indeed true."
A hoarse male voice came, filled with contempt and ridicule.
"However, it is rare to have such courage."
The voice was extremely strange.
But the other party seemed to know her very well.
Ye Chutang raised his hand, but his sleeves suddenly tightened.
She turned around and met Xiaowu's extremely pale face.
——Sister, don’t!
It is too dangerous outside the carriage. How can my sister, alone, be able to defeat the opponent?
It was as if countless tiny and crazy images were emerging in Xiaowu's mind, making his brain ache.
A huge fear surged up from the depths of her heart, drowning her like a flood.
She could hardly breathe.
Ye Chutang noticed that something was wrong with Xiaowu, frowned, and touched Xiaowu's forehead, but felt only a coldness.
Perhaps this scene stimulated her again...
Ye Chutang curled the corners of his lips, gently touched her little face, and said in a gentle and soft voice: "Don't worry, Xiaowu, Sister is just talking to them."
Xiaowu opened his mouth and finally slowly let go of his hand.
Only that pair of dark and clear eyes were still fixed on Ye Chutang.
Ye Chutang comforted her, turned around and lifted the curtain, his expression had turned cold.
There was no expression on that beautiful face. At first glance, it looked like a figure carved out of ice and snow, with a bone-chilling coldness.
A man slowly appeared in front of the carriage.
He was wearing a veil with his hood down, so his face and even his figure could not be seen at all.
Only those sinister eyes looked at me with a hint of suspicion.
"Miss Ye Er has learned martial arts?"
Otherwise, how did she know it was "they" and not "him"?
There was no news about this before.
There was temptation in his words.
Ye Chutang just looked at him and asked calmly, "Does it matter whether I have learned martial arts or not?" (End of this chapter)
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