Feng Mo Ran's expression hardened, and he narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at Mu Chun Xi kneeling on the ground, his eyes revealing a hint of suspicion and distrust.
Mu Chunxi felt a chill run down her spine and quickly lowered her head, repeating in a trembling voice, "This subordinate dares not deceive the Second Prince; every word I have said is true."
After a brief, unbearable silence, Mu Chunxi did not experience the storm she had imagined. Instead, she heard Feng Moran chuckle softly, seemingly not intending to lash out.
She cautiously raised her eyes and saw a faint smile on Feng Moran's charming face, showing no sign of unhappiness.
"Get up. When did I ever say I doubted you?" A flash of ruthlessness crossed Feng Mo Ran's eyes, but Mu Chun Xi didn't see it.
He smiled and said, "Since I have ordered you to investigate, I will trust you no matter what the results are. You have been working hard these days, so go back and rest early."
Feng Mo Ran's voice sounded very gentle, as if he was genuinely comforting Mu Chun Xi.
Mu Chunxi believed it and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She stood up, said her goodbye, and left immediately.
She had just stepped out the door when Yun Xiu emerged from behind a pear wood screen on one side.
"Go and investigate again," Feng Moran casually ordered without looking up. Yun Xiu was taken aback, but acknowledged the order.
Before leaving, Yun Xiu couldn't help but ask, "The Second Prince doesn't trust Mu Chunxi? Then why did you leave her behind to do this?"
Feng Mo Ran chuckled disdainfully, "Once a traitor, always a traitor. She loved Fu Jun Heng so much, yet she betrayed him. Who knows when she might betray me, the prince?"
"I keep her around only to use her as a pawn. If she becomes useless to me, I can crush her at any time." Feng Mo Ran raised his cold and sharp eyebrows, and Yun Xiu immediately became even more respectful.
"This is merely a test I'm giving her. If she hasn't lied to me, all the better; otherwise, I'll make sure she doesn't live."
"Yes, I will investigate immediately." Yun Xiu bowed and left, leaving Feng Moran alone in the large room.
Her long robe trailed gracefully on the ground, and Feng Mo Ran, leaning lazily against the bench, had a smile in her eyes that made one feel no fear at all.
He muttered to himself, "The game is only just beginning to get interesting... Anyone who dares to block my way shall die!"
The Marquis of Jingbian's Residence.
Mu Chunxi was indeed quite tired from sleeping outdoors these past few days, and went to bed early after returning to her room.
But Mu Chenshuang was wide awake.
Even though she was already lying on the carved bed, Mu Chenshuang was not sleepy at all; her eyes shone as brightly as stars in the night.
Tonight, Lord Mu specifically instructed her to minimize contact with Shen Nanzhi these days. Could it be that Feng Mo Ran has really set her sights on them, knows about their alliance, and is about to deal with them?
Mu Chenshuang was worried, fearing that she had brought trouble to Shen Nanzhi.
She tossed and turned in bed, and couldn't help but think of Fu Junheng again. Perhaps it would be better if Fu Junheng were here; perhaps he could comfort her.
But then she realized she couldn't be so weak and stop moving forward. Fu Junheng had already left the capital and wasn't a citizen of Tianzhao Kingdom anymore, so she shouldn't place her hopes on him in the first place.
Mu Chenshuang subconsciously raised her hand and touched her lower abdomen. Her lower abdomen had become quite noticeable. If she hadn't been so slender and covered it with her clothes, it would probably have been obvious to others.
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