Xie Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly and said slowly, "My men are outside the Marquis's residence. The original agreement was that if I didn't come out within half an hour, they would come in to find me. Now, there's less than a quarter of an hour left. Can Miss Yun really kill someone and dispose of the body in such a short time?"
Yun Chuwei hadn't expected Xie Xuan to have such an arrangement.
She sheathed her sword, reclined on the soft couch, leaning against the chaise lounge, languid and delicate, as if she hadn't just been about to kill and dispose of the body.
A slight smirk played on her lips, tinged with mockery, as she spoke softly: "The Fourth Prince is truly cunning. He killed a sick and blood-spitting man like me, yet he didn't forget to send men to keep watch."
Xie Xuan looked at the delicate woman lying on the soft couch with a complicated expression.
He said earnestly, "Yun Chuwei, I have never dared to underestimate you!"
In his previous life, he was doomed because of her schemes, so how could he dare to underestimate her?
As it turns out, it was the right decision not to underestimate her.
Even if the imperial physicians confirmed that she was vomiting blood and that her illness was life-threatening, she still had the ability to fight back.
Yun Chu frowned slightly. Xie Xuan's words made it sound as if they had known each other for a long time.
She wanted to say something more, but then she saw Xie Xuan turn and leave.
She watched Xie Xuan's departing figure, lost in thought.
She thought Xie Xuan wanted to kill her because of the arranged marriage.
It seems that this is not the case now.
In her previous life, she had met Xie Xuan a few times, and at that time, he did not intend to kill her.
In this life, apart from the arranged marriage, nothing else is different.
Why did Xie Xuan's attitude towards her change?
Could it be...?
Yun Chuwei suddenly thought of a possibility, and her eyes widened a little.
Could it be that Xie Xuan, like her, has been reborn?
If Xie Xuan had also been reborn, then it wouldn't be surprising if he wanted to kill her.
After all, even Xie Sheng believed that Xie Xuan's death was her doing.
However, she was truly innocent.
She was not the culprit behind Xie Xuan's death.
If she did make a mistake, it was that she failed to protect Xie Xuan and his men.
This isn't worth fighting to the death, is it?
It seems she needs to find another opportunity to explain to Xie Xuan.
If he still insists on killing her, then she has no choice but to strike first.
Then you can't blame her.
Yun Chuwei thought for a moment, then lay down on the soft couch and closed her eyes to sleep.
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The next day, when Yun Chuwei woke up, she heard Guiyan's loud voice.
"Young Miss, something terrible has happened! Her Majesty the Empress has sent her personal attendant, Granny Wu, to deliver a message, it seems to be about you!"
Yun Chu frowned slightly.
In her previous life, she often met with Empress Wang and knew that Empress Wang was no ordinary person.
I fear the visitor may not be well-intentioned.
She put on her clothes and got out of bed.
Guiyan had already brought in the water for washing up. She quickly asked, "Miss, are you alright? Are you feeling okay? Why don't you lie down and rest more?"
Yun Chuwei shook her head slightly, then picked up a cotton cloth from the side, wet it, and began to wash her face.
She had just finished washing up when He Ning came in with Granny Wu.
Granny Wu, standing not far away, looked at Yun Chuwei and said, "I heard that you were ill, Miss. Her Majesty the Empress specially sent this old servant to check on you. How are you feeling, Miss?"
Knowing Empress Wang's character, Yun Chuwei dared not be careless and said, "I'm still not feeling well, please try to get up!"
Upon hearing this, Granny Wu said, "Her Majesty the Empress said that if you are unwell, she will come to visit you personally this afternoon!"
Yun Chuwei: ...
He Ning, who was standing nearby, quickly said, "No, that won't do! She's just a little girl, how can we trouble Her Majesty the Empress to visit her? She's already recovered, there's no need for Her Majesty the Empress to visit her."
Their Wenyang Marquis family has always been loyal to His Majesty and has never associated with any princes, not even the Crown Prince.
The Empress's visit to Yun Chuwei is like putting the Marquis's mansion and Yun Chuwei in a very difficult position!
He Ning quickly winked at Yun Chuwei.
Seeing He Ning's anxiety, Yun Chuwei went along with He Ning's words and said, "My health is indeed fine, and I dare not trouble Your Majesty the Empress."
Upon hearing this, Granny Wu said with a cold face, "Since the young lady is alright, then she should go to the palace. Her Majesty the Empress wishes to see you!"
Yun Chuwei sneered inwardly. Was this the place waiting for her?
He Ning's anxious expression showed a hint of worry for Yun Chuwei.
“Although my daughter is no longer seriously ill, she still carries the traces of illness. Why don’t we wait until she is fully recovered before she goes to the palace to pay her respects to Your Majesty?” He Ning suggested.
Granny Wu raised her voice and said, "Her Majesty means that she must see the young lady today to feel at ease. Either Her Majesty leaves the palace, or the young lady enters the palace!"
He Ning remained silent.
What's this?
It was her son who refused the marriage proposal, so why is she putting on airs?
But she didn't dare say it directly.
Yun Chuwei smiled and said slowly, "Mother, don't worry. Her Majesty the Empress just wants to see me. I'm perfectly fine, and it won't hurt for me to go to the palace!"
He Ning couldn't stop him, so he could only say, "I've prepared breakfast. Have your meal before you go to the palace!"
At this moment, Granny Wu said arrogantly, "Her Majesty the Empress is looking forward to your arrival in the palace. Do you intend to make Her Majesty wait any longer?"
He Ning: ...
She really wanted to slap that arrogant old dog.
Yun Chuwei glanced at Granny Wu and said slowly, "Granny, you speak very loudly and wear a red flower, just like a shrew shouting in the street. I'm not saying that women who shout in the street are bad; they live by their own abilities and protect themselves with their voices and image, which is excellent! I'm just saying that since you have Her Majesty the Empress as your powerful backer, don't try to imitate them. If you try to imitate her, you'll just be seen as a dog relying on its master's power!"
"You..." Granny Wu was furious, "You called me a dog!"
Yun Chuwei moved a few steps closer to Granny Wu and said slowly, "I didn't say it, you said it yourself! But so what if I cursed? If I really cursed a dog, would Her Majesty the Empress hold a grudge against me for a dog?"
Granny Wu was even angrier: "You..."
He Ning, standing to the side, felt a sense of relief.
Yun Chuwei then said to He Ning, "Mother, I'll have breakfast when I get back. Going to the palace won't take up much time!"
He Ning could only nod.
As Granny Wu said, Her Majesty the Empress is waiting, and we can't keep her waiting any longer.
Granny Wu felt a little better and said to Yun Chuwei with displeasure, "You're smart to leave!"
Yun Chuwei glanced at Granny Wu and said, "Granny, when you go out later, remember to step out with your left foot first, to avoid any bloodshed!"
Granny Wu glanced at Yun Chuwei with displeasure: "Nonsense!"
Yun Chuwei ignored Granny Wu and walked straight out.
She left the courtyard and unexpectedly encountered Yun Lianhua.
She was accompanied by a maid carrying a tray with a ginseng root on it.
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