Looking at the unconscious Lin Xihe, Mu Ruoyan couldn't help but feel a hint of mockery, thinking to herself that this person was extremely stupid.
Back when he was brought back to the palace, which of the princes there wasn't scheming and ruthless?
At that time, I was powerless and vulnerable, and suffered countless open and covert attacks and persecutions. If I hadn't been lucky, I probably would have lost my life long ago.
Therefore, he knew immediately that the tea had been tampered with.
When Lin Xihe slowly woke up again, she found herself lying on a bed in an unfamiliar inn.
What came into view was Mu Ruoyan sitting on a chair not far away with a cold face. Her aloof appearance was just like the day they first met.
Lin Xihe's thoughts were instantly pulled back to the carriage. Mu Ruoyan's furious appearance at that time was still vivid in her mind, making her feel lingering fear.
Lin Xihe suddenly felt a chill on her shoulder. She subconsciously looked down and realized that she was only wearing a thin shirt.
She panicked instantly, sat up abruptly, and asked nervously, "Did you touch my clothes?"
"You wish." Mu Ruoyan scoffed disdainfully, her eyes full of contempt.
Lin Xihe subconsciously tightened her grip on her clothes, but the doubts in her heart still made her ask, "Then who changed my clothes?"
"The old lady who cleans the inn," Mu Ruoyan replied calmly and indifferently.
Lin Xihe was still somewhat skeptical, muttering softly, "Really?"
"Don't question me. If you insist it was me, I don't mind getting you a new set."
As Mu Ruoyan spoke, she stood up and walked step by step toward Lin Xihe's bedside, a dangerous glint flashing in her eyes.
Lin Xihe was quite frightened. She hurriedly pulled the blanket over herself and buried herself in it tightly. Her voice came out muffledly from under the blanket: "No need, no need."
Mu Ruoyan stopped beside Lin Xihe's bed, looking down at her with a calm yet unquestionable tone: "Because of the drugging incident, I've decided to rest here for ten days before setting off again."
After saying that, he turned and strode away, leaving Lin Xihe in the quilt, feeling both ashamed and angry, and full of regret.
Lin Xihe wanted to speak up to dissuade Mu Ruoyan from staying for ten days, but when she glanced at her thin clothes, she swallowed the words she was about to say and ultimately did not dare to step out of the room.
Dressed neatly, Lin Xihe hurriedly went out. She first asked the innkeeper about Mu Ruoyan's room, only to learn that he had already gone out.
Afterwards, she went to the elderly woman who worked in the shop and confirmed again that the clothes were indeed changed by the elderly woman before she was finally relieved.
Lin Xihe waited at the inn for a long time, during which time she went to the counter on the first floor several times to inquire.
It wasn't until dinner time that Mu Ruoyan returned from outside with his two attendants.
At that moment, Lin Xihe was anxiously waiting in the hall. As soon as she saw Mu Ruoyan, she immediately rushed to greet her.
"Young Master Mu." Her voice was tinged with caution.
"What is it?" Mu Ruoyan's expression was indifferent, and her tone was distant.
"Could we talk in private?"
Lin Xihe deliberately lowered her stance. She knew in her heart that she had angered Mu Ruoyan because she had acted too impulsively today.
What is there for us to talk about?
Mu Ruoyan coldly refused without any mercy, and then walked straight to a private seat by the window in the lobby and sat down.
Seeing this, Lin Xihe hurriedly followed after him.
Seeing this, the two servants wisely stopped in their tracks. One turned around to order food, while the other stood guard not far away.
The quick-witted waiter immediately served hot tea.
Lin Xihe quickly poured a cup and respectfully handed it to Mu Ruoyan with both hands: "Young Master Mu, please forgive me this time, as you are a magnanimous person who doesn't hold grudges."
"You should be grateful I didn't kill you on the spot." Mu Ruoyan frowned slightly, pushed away the teacup Lin Xihe offered, and skillfully poured herself another cup of tea.
Lin Xihe forced a fawning smile, her eyes full of sincerity: "I really know I was wrong. I promise I'll never drug you again."
"So what are your plans for next time?" Mu Ruoyan raised her eyes, her gaze like a knife as she shot at Lin Xihe, her words filled with obvious doubt and sarcasm.
"There won't be a next time. I was just out of my mind today. I really didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted you to get some sleep and have a quieter journey," Lin Xihe hurriedly explained.
"Heh, if you didn't intend to drug me, what kind of drug would you have used to harm me?" Mu Ruoyan snorted and continued to ask.
Lin Xihe was somewhat dejected. She silently picked up the cup of tea that Mu Ruoyan had just pushed back and drank it all in one gulp.
She lowered her eyes, pondering how to appease Mu Ruoyan and salvage the awkward situation.
At this moment, the young man quickly brought over two dishes.
Upon seeing this, Lin Xihe immediately put on a big smile and enthusiastically placed several pieces of beef on Mu Ruoyan's plate, saying, "Young Master Mu, please eat it while it's hot."
"This is a cold dish."
Lin Xihe's smile froze on her face for a moment, but she quickly recovered and awkwardly tried to salvage the situation, saying, "Then eat it while it's cold."
"What? This was poisoned too?"
"How could I dare to poison you in front of you?" Lin Xihe softened her tone, almost ingratiatingly. Then she took the beef from Mu Ruoyan's plate back to her own plate and even ate a piece: "See, it's really not poisoned."
After that, no matter what Lin Xihe said, Mu Ruoyan remained silent and just ate her meal.
After finishing her meal, Mu Ruoyan got up and went back to her room.
Lin Xihe hurriedly followed behind, saying all sorts of nice things along the way, but Mu Ruoyan acted as if she hadn't heard her at all, and didn't respond at all. She went straight into the room and slammed the door shut on Lin Xihe.
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