Chapter 191: Chapter 191

Feng Xuan watched his master’s expression carefully, wanting to ask if they should retaliate.

But he heard him sneer, "If I remember correctly, she is intent on becoming the Crown Princess Consort."

Feng Xuan’s eyes shifted, feeling enlightened, "Don’t worry, Master. I will find a way to ruin their plans and break them up."

Feng Xuan noticed his master’s expression seemed off. Frowning, he tentatively asked, "Master, do you mean we should kill her? Let her continue dreaming of becoming the Crown Princess Consort in the underworld?"

Nangong Mo gave him a chilly glance and said indifferently, "Since that is her desire, naturally we should help her achieve it."

Feng Xuan was shocked, almost blurting out: Are you still harboring feelings for her?!

Nangong Mo ignored his expression, his eyes filled with cold intent, "Have you made any progress on the investigation of Lin Qianqiu?"

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Nangong Mo said nothing, only instructing him to continue the pursuit.

"You know how to handle Rashamon Hall and Black Wind Village."

Feng Xuan thumped his chest: I’m good at this!

"Rest assured, Master, before coming here, I’ve already sent people to eliminate their base!"

His attitude almost seemed to scream, ’Master, praise me!’

Nangong Mo glanced at him, scoffing coldly, "Have you clarified the origins of the man in red?"

"Then hurry up and investigate!"

Why does he feel like his master’s gaze could cut him like a knife?

Feng Xuan’s heart contracted, wanting to escape quickly, but...

"Master, there is one more thing..."

Nangong Mo narrowed his eyes, a cold gleam in them, "Speak."

"There are rumors spreading in the Capital City that Princess Qin was taken by mountain bandits, intending to tarnish and destroy her... reputation."

At the end of his report, Feng Xuan nearly retreated in fear of the killing intent and hostility looming in the air.

Just one word, spoken decisively, bone-chillingly cold.

Feng Xuan pursed his lips, cautiously suggesting, "Some have already been killed, but the rumor has spread among the people. If someone pushes it, it might be harder to stop than a flood, and we can’t kill everyone who spreads it."

"Moreover, even if they are too scared to spread it openly, Princess Qin’s reputation..."

Nangong Mo’s cold eyes narrowed slightly, deep gleam filling his eyes, after pondering briefly, "Have someone do this..."

Feng Xuan listened and quickly acknowledged, ’I understand, Master,’ and didn’t wait for Nangong Mo to speak before disappearing as fast as he could.

As if staying a moment longer would cost his life.

Nangong Mo let out a soft, cold snort, filled with cold intent, turning back into the bamboo house.

It wasn’t until he saw the girl’s peaceful and gentle sleeping face that the killing intent in his eyes slightly dissipated, turning into traces of tenderness.

The chill had passed, yet he did not sleep immediately but sat by the bed watching over the sleeping girl.

"Yun Ran? Ranran? Little Ran? Aran? What should I call you in the future?"

"Rest assured, I won’t spare anyone who has harmed you, no matter who they are."

Time flew by, and seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

Shen Weixi was wary of the ’Flying Dog’ of Prince Qin Mansion, but she really wanted to visit Yun Ran, worrying about her injuries.

Though she knew Prince Qin Mansion was grand and wealthy, certainly not lacking in medical care or medicine, and the Prince valued her greatly, willing to transfer his seventy or eighty years of inner strength to her, surely taking good care of her.

Yet, she decided to risk being bitten by a dog to see for herself.

As she approached the street corner, she saw a few people gathered, speaking in hushed tones. Shen Weixi was about to walk past but couldn’t resist turning back when she heard the words ’Princess Qin.’

"This Princess Qin is really unfortunate, encountering mountain bandits during a memorial for her late mother."

"If it were just for money, that would be one thing, but she was taken up the mountain. Do we even need to guess what will happen to her?"

"I’ve seen Princess Qin, her beauty is unparalleled and moving, but what’s the use falling into the hands of a group of evildoers? I don’t know how badly she’ll be ruined—so pitiful!"

"This Prince Qin is also unfortunate, burdened with this ordeal, carrying this shame for the rest of his life."

"I heard before that the eldest daughter from the Minister Mansion was a calamity-bringer, unlucky, and brought disaster to her own family! It seems true, as Prince Qin has just married her and is now burdened..."

"Burden your damn uncle!"

With a shout of anger, the person was kicked to the ground mid-sentence, face-first into the dirt.

The others turned around in shock, "Who dares to assault in broad daylight, showing no respect... Miss Shen?"

Shen Weixi, full of killing intent, glared angrily, "How dare you slander and spread rumors here, maligning Princess Qin? Are you tired of living?"

People in the Capital knew that the third young lady of the General’s Mansion was hot-tempered, often striking at the slightest provocation, and she was extraordinarily skilled in martial arts, hard to be bested by common folks.

If met, they avoided confrontation and complied to not suffer losses.

Several people smiled apologetically, "Miss Shen, please spare us. We only heard about it and do not wish for it to be true."

"Of course, it is false!"

"Princess Qin is currently recuperating at Prince Qin Mansion!"

"Who did you hear this from? Who is spreading these lies?"

This seemed like she was ready to silence witnesses!

"It’s not just one or two people; it’s being said by many. Please understand, Miss Shen!"

"Nonsense! Deliberately spreading rumors everywhere! Some people just shouldn’t eat too much!"

The group echoed her words, cursing alongside apologetically, then humbly asked, "Miss Shen, may we leave?"

At this moment, a composed voice reached over.

"Indeed, peace for too long breeds troublemakers and malcontents spreading rumors."

They turned to see a middle-aged man in plain blue robes, holding a feathered fan, graceful and composed.

They recognized him, the renowned doctor from Huayi Hall, famous in the Capital.

They all greeted him with respect, "Mr. Baili."

Mr. Baili’s gaze swept over them calmly, his voice soft, "Princess Qin is gravely injured, treated at Huayi Hall for six days. Elder Mo personally sees her daily."

The group widened their eyes, exchanging looks.

Huayi Hall’s Elder Mo, a venerable figure, spanning three dynasties, of high regard. One might doubt the emperor’s words, but never Elder Mo’s discourse.

"Everyone, where did you hear such rumors? How could you believe such absurdity?"

Under Mr. Baili’s gaze, everyone felt their cheeks burning with shame.

"Mr. Baili, we just heard it, unverified. We were ignorant."

Baili gently waved his fan, showing calm demeanor, "Even if the Qin Prince has the True Dragon Bloodline, maligning Princess Qin tarnishes the imperial family. This is a grave crime."

As they heard this, as if struck by lightning, terror washed over their faces, "We... we didn’t mean to defame Princess Qin! We just, just..."

Baili smiled slightly, and said leisurely, "I understand, you were just deceived momentarily. Give some thought to the malevolence of those spreading these rumors."

They looked at each other, then showed indignation instantly, "It’s outrageously vile!"

Shen Weixi nodded alongside them, "Those spreading such marring rumors deserve to be condemned!"

"Sir, do you know who started the rumor?"