Chapter 456 Bloody Broken Arm
Seeing Beigong Youjun's frown, Lin Miaoyin asked, "Or maybe you hope that this matter will become a hot topic and reach Youan's ears?"
Beigong You heard this, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, and his tone was somewhat questioning: "You still remember to consider Youan's feelings?"
Lin Miaoyin stared at Beigong You calmly: "My Lord, you are of noble status and live in the Princess's residence. The Princess has always been concerned about everything in the palace. How could she tolerate your backyard being empty?"
Before Beigong You responded, Lin Miaoyin continued, "Instead of looking for a woman that you despise, it is better to find one that you can care about. This way, everyone in the palace can live in peace in the future."
Thinking that Youan had suffered a loss because of Yu Lingxiu before and was now on guard against her, even if Yu Lingxiu entered the backyard of the palace, Youan would not be easily hurt again. An imperceptible certainty flashed across Lin Miaoyin's eyes.
Beigong You was extremely angry, but he raised his head and laughed: "Good! Very good!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he shook his sleeves and strode away.
Lin Miaoyin looked at his departing back with a calm expression. After a moment's silence, she also walked out of the garden.
In the Princess's Qifeng Pavilion, Nanny Wu, with a respectful look, reported to the Princess in detail the news that Lin Miaoyin and Beigong You had parted on bad terms.
The princess lazily leaned on the carved bed, stroking her gilded armor. After listening to the report, she looked at Madam Wu with a sharp gaze: "What's the matter? I punished you a few days ago, are you resentful?"
Nanny Wu knelt on the ground with a plop, her forehead pressed against the ground, and said in a panic, "I never meant that! I have been reflecting on this matter day and night. I know that because of the princess's favor, I lost my sense of proportion. I made decisions on my own without asking for the princess's permission. I deserve death."
When the princess heard this, a look of satisfaction appeared on her face, and her tone softened a lot: "Mammy, you have followed me for many years, and you are a real old man. I always cherish the old times, as long as you don't touch my bottom line, I will naturally not treat you unfairly."
Nanny Wu lowered her head and responded respectfully: "I will remember the princess's teachings and be careful in everything I do in the future. I will not dare to make the slightest mistake again."
Lin Miaoyin originally thought that the conversation with Beigong You in the warm room that day would be like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples. Beigong You would at least take some action, such as taking the initiative to meet Yu Lingxiu and push things in the expected direction.
However, reality was like a bucket of cold water, ruthlessly extinguishing her expectations.
Beigong You disappeared without a trace again.
Lin Miaoyin waited in the mansion for two days, but still did not see Beigong You.
Disappointed, she decided not to sit there and wait for death and went straight to find Yu Lingxiu.
The next day, as soon as Yuzhu entered the yard, she saw a bloody food box.
She opened the food box tremblingly.
In an instant, a strong and pungent smell of blood hit her face. Yuzhu looked closely and found that there was half a bloody man's arm in the food box. The wounds on the broken arm were jagged, and the skin and flesh were rolled up, which was disgusting.
Yuzhu was so frightened that her face turned pale. She screamed "Ah" and almost dropped the food box in her hand.
At this moment, Mai Dong hurried over. He looked solemn, snatched the food box from Yuzhu's hand, and said in a deep voice: "I'll check it right away, don't tell the lady about this."
However, before Maidong could finish his words, Lin Miaoyin heard Yuzhu's scream and quickly walked out of the house.
When Lin Miaoyin saw the horrific severed arm in the food box, her pupils suddenly shrank and the blood color on her face instantly faded, turning as white as paper.
After careful identification, she was horrified to find that it was Shen Yu's arm.
Lin Miaoyin felt dizzy, her legs went weak, her vision went dark, and she passed out.
While Lin Miaoyin was in a coma, her consciousness was blurred, as if she was in chaos.
In a half-awake state, she vaguely heard the conversation between Yuzhu and Maidong. Yuzhu's voice was filled with anxiety and anger: "Why hasn't the prince come back yet? Such a big thing happened in the mansion, and there is no news from him!"
Mai Dong said in a low voice: "I have sent someone to report this to the prince. The prince is trapped outside with some trivial matters and cannot get away for the time being."
Yuzhu snorted coldly, her words full of sarcasm: "When Yu Lingxiu was sick, the young lady went to treat her, and the prince appeared immediately. Now the young lady has fainted because of this terrible thing, and the whole palace knows about it, but the prince is still nowhere to be seen. In the long run, how can the young lady stay in this palace?"
Yuzhu's face was filled with anger, her almond-shaped eyes were wide open, and she stared at Maidong fiercely, asking, "Why hasn't the prince shown up yet? Is he hiding again and not caring about the life and death of the young lady?"
Maidong looked solemn, took a step forward, and tried to explain: "Yuzhu, the prince really has his own difficulties, and he is not ignoring the young lady's affairs."
Yuzhu didn't believe it at all. She crossed her arms and sneered, "Hardship? He always uses this excuse. Does he have a lady in his heart?"
Maidong sighed helplessly, took out an exquisite wooden box from his arms, and handed it to Yuzhu: "Although the prince was unable to return, he specially sent someone to deliver these precious medicinal herbs, which is enough to show his concern for the young lady."
Yuzhu didn't even look at the wooden box. She pushed Maidong away violently, her eyes reddened, and she cried out in a sobbing voice, "Humph! Can a few medicinal herbs make up for his negligence? You are just like your prince, you are bullying my young lady!"
Maidong staggered and nearly fell. Looking at the emotional Yuzhu, he didn't know what to do for a moment.
When Yuzhu calmed down a little, Maidong leaned over to pick up the wooden box on the ground, carefully put away the herbs, and said sincerely: "Miss Yuzhu, the affairs in the mansion are complicated, and some things need to be used with extra caution. If you have any special needs, just let me know, and I will find a way to buy them."
After that, he turned his gaze to the food box containing the severed arm, and his expression became serious. "Besides, the prince ordered me to take this thing out and dispose of it properly."
"No!" Yuzhu didn't even think about it. She took a step forward, holding the food box behind her, and stared at Maidong vigilantly. "Who knows how you will deal with it? Maybe you are trying to cover up something!"
Mai Dong frowned and patiently explained, "If this bloody thing is left in the yard, what if the little princess sees it and gets scared? Let me take care of it."
Yuzhu was hesitating when Lin Miaoyin on the bed said weakly, "Leave the things here with me, I'll take care of them." Maidong hesitated when he heard this, "Miss Lin, this is the order of the prince..."
Lin Miaoyin's eyes were cold as she interrupted him: "If Beigong You insists on having this thing, let him come and get it himself."
The room fell silent instantly. Lin Miaoyin struggled to get up. Yuzhu saw this and hurried forward to support her, her face full of distress: "Miss, you just woke up and your body is still weak. Don't move."
Lin Miaoyin shook her head slightly, her eyes fell on the food box, her mind full of thoughts.
Mai Dong stood aside, hesitant to speak, and finally bowed and saluted: "Since Miss Lin said so, I will go back and report to the prince."
After Maidong left, Yuzhu's eyes were red and she sobbed softly: "Miss, the prince has gone too far this time. We can't just let it go like this."
Lin Miaoyin gently stroked Yuzhu's head, her expression calm: "Don't worry, the truth will eventually come out."
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