Mu Chunxi's gaze lingered on the two, while she stood to the side, completely ignored as if she were invisible. Fu Junheng's eyes were filled with nothing but Mu Chenshuang's presence.
She lowered her eyes and clenched her fingers.
Mu Chenshuang turned and walked into the mansion.
Fu Junheng watched her departing figure until she disappeared from sight. The moment he lowered his gaze and looked away, his eyes fell on Mu Chunxi, but he had already regained his usual indifference and coldly ordered, "Come to me at 7 PM tonight."
Mu Chunxi replied, "Yes!"
Mu Chenshuang returned to Tingzhu Courtyard.
Honghua and Qiye were finally relieved to see her return.
"Princess, Linglong, you're finally back! I was so worried. I haven't slept well these past few days," Honghua said anxiously.
Linglong stepped forward to comfort her, saying, "Alright, we're back safe and sound now, so you don't need to worry."
Linglong and Honghua chatted as they went to the kitchen to prepare lunch.
Mu Chenshuang chatted with Chengli for a few minutes, and Chengli excitedly told her that he had learned many new moves and wanted to practice them for her.
Mu Chenshuang smiled and said, "Alright, then let me see how well you've learned, Chengli."
Chengli walked to the open space, gripped the sword hilt, and instantly unleashed his aura. His power was strong and resounding, and the sword energy tore through the space, causing the surrounding flowers, plants, and trees to tremble.
Mu Chenshuang looked quite surprised, "Chengli's swordsmanship has improved very quickly. If he continues to practice at this speed, it is possible that he will defeat you in less than two years."
Standing to the side, Qi Ye did not refute Mu Chen Shuang's approval. "I also admit that this kid is indeed a natural at martial arts. He has a strong learning ability. This is perfect. In the future, there will be one more person to protect you, Miss."
Mu Chenshuang chuckled softly, her gaze fixed on Chengli, and said with a sigh, "Yes!"
“I heard about what happened at the palace, Miss. But since you’ve returned safely, it seems the matter has been resolved satisfactorily. So who framed you?” Qi Ye asked.
Mu Chenshuang looked straight ahead and said, "The real culprit has not been caught, but they are all scapegoats. Someone deliberately deceived the emperor. However, my medical skills have been exposed. I have been staying in the palace these past few days to detoxify and treat the Empress Dowager."
Qi Ye was taken aback. He lowered his eyes and stared at Mu Chen Shuang. Observing Mu Chen Shuang's reaction, he asked in confusion, "Miss seems unwilling to let others know that you are skilled in medicine?"
Mu Chenshuang replied, "Exposing too much is not good for me, but this exposure was unavoidable."
There must be someone investigating her in secret by now.
"Actually, I'm very curious, Miss, do you have any connection with the Divine Doctor Sect?"
Mu Chenshuang looked up at Qi Ye and said in a joking tone, "Then would you believe me if I said that without me there would be no legacy of the Divine Doctor Sect?"
Qi Ye was taken aback, and after a moment of calm, she came back to her senses and replied in the same playful tone, "Miss, I would believe you if you said you were the ancestor of your Divine Doctor Sect."
Mu Chenshuang smiled and did not respond to Qi Ye's words.
"Yesterday, Lord Mu came to see me."
Mu Chenshuang was taken aback and asked, "What did he say to you?"
"He didn't say much, but he asked about my background. I told him that I was seriously injured and lost my memory and was saved by you, Miss. However, I saw the look in Lord Mu's eyes at the time, as if he had seen me before. He didn't ask any more questions after that, but he reminded me that if I was truly grateful and became your bodyguard, then everything should be for your safety."
Qi Ye finished speaking.
Chengli sheathed his sword, ran up to Mu Chenshuang, and said proudly, "Sister Shuang, how was my practice?"
Mu Chenshuang praised, "Very good. It's clear you've been working very hard. I just spoke with your older brother. If you continue to work this hard, with your talent, defeating him now won't be a problem."
Chengli scratched his head sheepishly at these words, "I'm nowhere near as good as my older brother, but I'll definitely surpass him and grow up quickly to protect Sister Shuang."
Qi Ye retorted, "Little brat, you're far from being able to defeat me."
Chengli looked up at Qiye and said, "I will definitely try my best!"
Mu Chenshuang reached out and patted Chengli's head, saying earnestly, "One day, Chengli will become very strong."
Chengli nodded. "I'll continue practicing."
"Go ahead, but don't overexert yourself."
Chengli took the sword and ran away.
Mu Chenshuang watched Cheng Li's departing figure. Based on what she knew, Qi Ye was once a cold-blooded assassin, but she never expected that he would bring Cheng Li with him.
"You have no memory of Chengli at all?"
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