“My father is unaware that I met you today.” Mu Chenshuang lowered her eyes slightly, a dark and ambiguous light flashing in her eyes, but disappearing in an instant.
With her expression returning to calm, Mu Chenshuang calmly raised her head and looked at Shen Nanzhi with a firm and cold gaze, saying, "But it is certain that my father is unwilling to collude with Feng Mozhan."
“Even though my father hasn’t made up his mind yet, I believe that if he finds out about what we’re discussing today, he certainly won’t object.”
When it comes to Lord Mu, what Mu Chenshuang is truly worried about is something else entirely.
Lord Mu consistently refused to allow himself to investigate the cause of Madam Xie Changqing's death, and even went so far as to confine himself to his quarters in an attempt to stop him.
Although his confinement has been lifted, he still refuses to tell me about what happened back then.
However, Feng Mo Ran seemed to know everything about what happened back then, and she couldn't ask him to tell her the truth.
This adds another layer of complexity to the already perplexing case.
"Shuang'er, what are you thinking about?" Shen Nanzhi looked at Mu Chenshuang with gentle eyes and saw that her brows were furrowed, as if she had something to worry about.
Shen Nanzhi thought about it again. If Feng Mozhan found out about their meeting and conversation today, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Like a venomous snake spinning its web in the darkness, Feng Mo Ran, having seized control of the court's power, is gradually emerging from the shadows into the sunlight.
He could open his fierce, bloodthirsty maw and bite his opponent at any moment. Previously, Lord Mu and Mu Chenshuang had maintained a neutral attitude, but if they suddenly stood on the opposite side of him, he would definitely show his venomous fangs without hesitation.
This put the Jingbian Marquis's residence in a very dangerous situation.
Thinking of this, Shen Nanzhi's heart sank, and his eyes were filled with worry and heartache as he looked at Mu Chenshuang.
The two people sitting opposite each other remained silent for a moment, each lost in their own thoughts.
After Mu Chenshuang came to her senses, she leaned forward slightly and said, "I would like to ask you, Nanzhi, to secretly investigate the matter of my mother's death."
Although there are very few records left from this matter, and it is difficult to find other people involved, since Mu Chenshuang has spoken up, Shen Nanzhi naturally will not refuse.
He spoke with a gentle yet firm expression, "Shuang'er, don't worry. Whatever you want to investigate, I will definitely help you and will never refuse."
Mu Chenshuang nodded gratefully at him. A cool breeze blew across the lake, lifting her hair and wrapping it around her fair and delicate neck, which also lingered in Shen Nanzhi's heart.
Shen Nanzhi's eyes darkened slightly, and he felt the heartbeat that he had finally managed to suppress start up loudly again. He quickly looked out of the cabin with some awkwardness and averted gaze.
Looking at the emerald green lake, Mu Chenshuang felt her mood improve. She looked up at the vast lake shore and couldn't help but sigh, "The scenery is so beautiful."
If it weren't for these court intrigues, with a wise ruler on the throne and the country at peace, being a wandering healer or knight-errant would be far more carefree and joyful than being confined to a house every day.
As she was reflecting on this, she heard Shen Nanzhi also sigh softly beside her, "Yes, it's beautiful."
Before she could finish speaking, Mu Chenshuang looked up and saw that Shen Nanzhi was still looking out of the cabin.
She was puzzled. She had clearly felt a gaze on her just now. Could it be that her intuition was wrong?
"Let's stop the boat over there," Shen Nanzhi said, pointing to the shore not far away to avoid arousing suspicion as it was getting dark. He then gestured to Mu Chenshuang to say goodbye. "Shuang'er, you should go back soon too."
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