Han Yunxi had many things she wanted to ask when she went to the Mu Estate with Gu, but there wasn't enough time.
Now, she was asking Mu Ling 'er directly. Everything Gu knew came from Mu Ling' er.
"I wanted to find Mu Xin, so Gu took me to see Mute Granny," Han Yunxi replied honestly. She only knew how to talk about Mu Xin, not Lady Tianxin.
"Why are you looking for Mu Xin?" Mu Ling 'er was on guard as she grumbled inwardly. How could Qi Brother tell an outsider about the Mu Clan's secrets? Didn't they agree not to tell anyone?
"Mu Xin is your aunt, right? Have you seen her before?" Han Yunxi asked.
"Why are you looking for Mu Xin?" Mu Ling 'er was very guarded. Many people thought that Mu Xin's affair with the Poison Sect was just a rumor. Because there was no evidence, the medical academy hadn't pursued the matter to this day.
"Mute Granny is in my hands. I advise you to answer me like a good girl," Han Yunxi threatened with a smile.
"You!" Mu Ling 'er was stunned.
Han Yunxi took out a hand-held drum and waved it in front of Mu Ling 'er. Mu Ling' er believed her immediately. "Han Yunxi, don't go overboard. She's just an innocent old lady. She's already miserable enough!"
"That's why you should hurry up and answer me!" Han Yunxi smiled innocently.
This hand-held drum had been with Mu Ling 'er's belongings back then. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to trick Mu Ling' er.
"Mu Xin is my third aunt. I've never seen her before. She left the Mu Clan before I was born. She's very talented in medicine. Back then, the medical academy gave the Mu Clan a spot to study medicine under the vice head, so she went with my fourth aunt. Everyone thought that she'd stay in Medical City, but she went missing while my fourth aunt stayed behind. There's been no news of her ever since. "
Mu Ling'er was very tactful and said a lot of things in one breath.
"Your fourth aunt is Lady Lianxin?" Han Yunxi asked anxiously.
Mu Ling'er nodded. "That's right. I heard that her talent is not even half of Third Aunt's."
It was clear that Mu Ling'er disdained Madam Lianxin.
"What's with her having an affair with the remnants of the Poison Sect?
"Back in Medical City, people saw her enter the Poison Sect's forbidden grounds multiple times. Once, she was seen meeting a man in secret near the Sky Pit. I don't know if it's true or not. "Mu Ling 'er answered honestly.
"Who is Mute Granny?" Han Yunxi asked again.
"I don't know. Maybe she's my aunt's servant. When I found her, she was already deaf and mute."
Mu Ling'er didn't forget to warn, "Han Yunxi, if you dare to raise a hand against an old woman, I... I, I'll look down on you!"
Han Yunxi would never raise a hand against Mute Granny. She said mildly, "Chu Xifeng ran into a group of assassins on his way to Tianning. Mute Granny fell off a cliff and they haven't found her yet …"
"What?" Ling'er was alarmed.
"It better not be someone from your Mu Clan, or else this matter... won't be over!"
Han Yunxi's tone had turned cold. She was about to leave when Mu Ling'er called her back.
"Impossible! Han Yunxi, the Mu Clan definitely didn't do this. My father would never hire an assassin group! Even if he wanted to kidnap her, he wouldn't be so ruthless as to force Mute Granny to jump off a cliff! He must have a motive for keeping Mute Granny in the rear courtyard all this time! He doesn't want Mute Granny to die! "Mu Ling'er was certain.
Han Yunxi halted her steps. Mu Ling'er's words made sense. She'd panicked when she heard the news and hadn't thought it through.
Now that she thought about it carefully, it was impossible for Mu Yingdong to kidnap Mute Granny. How could Mu Yingdong know which path Chu Xifeng had taken with Mute Granny? After all, Chu Xifeng had taken Mute Granny out of Medicine City that very night.
But if it wasn't Mu Yingdong, who else could it be?
Who else would know about Mute Granny's existence? Han Yunxi suddenly thought of Gu, but even she found it absurd. It couldn't be him.
Who knows where that guy is right now? He should be fine after being kicked by Long Fei Ye, right?
Han Yunxi didn't want to dwell on the subject, so she simply said, "Take her to the east side of the prison. Find a clean one."
But the guard only murmured, "Esteemed wangfei, His Highness said that this girl can only be locked up in a small, dark room."
Long Feiye was taking revenge for her sake!
Han Yunxi's heart grew warm. She lowered her voice so that Mu Ling 'er wouldn't hear. "Take her to the east side of the prison. Don't neglect her three meals. If His Highness asks, I'll take responsibility."
Since esteemed wangfei had said so, the guard naturally did as he was told.
By the time Han Yunxi left, Mu Ling 'er was still trying to clear Mu Yingdong's name. She was even clamoring for revenge for Mute Granny.
Besides locking her up, Han Yunxi had no idea what to do with the girl for now.
As she walked, she pondered over Mute Granny's fate. She hadn't reached the main hall when Long Fei Ye arrived with a letter.
Han Yunxi opened it and saw that it was a letter from Mu Yingdong himself. He said that he'd come to Tianning's capital on the first day of the month and offer a rare treasure in exchange for Mu Ling 'er. He hoped that Long Fei Ye would give him a chance.
After some hesitation, Han Yunxi said, "Tell him to bring two things and trade Mute Granny back, too."
Han Yunxi was testing the waters, but Long Fei Ye agreed.
Five days later, on the first day of the ninth month, there were still five days left until Tianning's empress dowager's birthday. Mu Yingdong personally brought two treasures to pay a visit.
If possible, Han Yunxi would rather forgo the treasures and have Mu Yingdong tell her everything about Mu Xin.
But Mu Yingdong had already discovered the "Xin" character on her medical pouch. She wasn't sure how much Mu Yingdong knew, so it wasn't good to ask too many questions.
If she asked too much, Mu Yingdong might find out more about Lady Tianxin instead of getting any answers.
Moreover, even if she didn't care so much and asked directly, Mu Yingdong might not answer and tell the truth.
In the main hall of the Duke of Qin's estate, Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi sat in the main seats. Long Fei Ye rested his hands on the armrests and crossed his legs. His eyes were cold and disdainful, like a monarch who ruled over the world. Han Yunxi, on the other hand, was lazily leaning against the armrest. She had the air of a favored concubine, her every movement exuding a noble air.
This husband and wife pair were a perfect match in terms of looks and aura.
Mu Yingdong sat in the guest seat with a belly full of anger. He was the dignified head of the Mu Clan, the most powerful of the three great clans in Medicine City. It was very likely that he would be the future master of Medicine City. Even if the various powers in the world didn't curry favor with him, they would still take the initiative to befriend him and be polite. This was the first time he'd met someone as arrogant as Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi.
But despite his anger, he still restrained his temper and politely said, "Your Highness Duke of Qin, according to your instructions, this one has brought two treasures. Please take a look."
Several servants hurriedly brought out the two treasures for display. The first was a circular fan with a medicinal flower embroidered on it.
Han Yunxi didn't know much about fans, but she could tell at a glance that the medicinal flower embroidered on it was an extremely precious incense herb. It was said that only one stalk would appear every three hundred years. It was the world's most effective sleeping pill. Just a whiff of its fragrance would cause one to fall asleep immediately. Moreover, it guaranteed a good night's sleep until dawn.
Han Yunxi casually picked it up and examined it. When she flipped it to the back, she was shocked.
There was actually another painting embroidered on the back of such a fine piece of silk. It was clear that the craftsmanship was superb. Disregarding everything else, just this double-sided painting alone was priceless.
The flower embroidered on the back was also an extremely precious medicinal herb, purple lily. Like the incense herb, it was a type of scented medicinal herb, but its effects were the opposite.
The scent of purple lily was very special. One whiff would wake one up from a dream, the second whiff would be refreshing, and the third whiff would be a hundred times more energetic.
As expected of an aristocratic family of medicinal ingredients. The treasures they brought out were all related to famous medicinal herbs.
Han Yunxi was about to put it down when Mu Yingdong said, "Esteemed wangfei, since you've brought the fan, why not give it a try?"
Han Yunxi suspiciously took the fan and gently fanned it. Who knew that a miracle would happen!
She actually smelled the faint scent of incense. She hurriedly stopped, afraid that she would fall asleep if she continued fanning.
This was too inconceivable. Could it be that the medicinal herb on the painting was real?
Han Yunxi switched to the other side and gently fanned it. She immediately smelled the scent of purple lily. She fanned it three times and immediately felt refreshed.
Han Yunxi didn't want Mu Yingdong to see her fondness for such a treasure, but she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Incense herb, purple lily … They really are good things."
"Hehe, esteemed wangfei is truly knowledgeable! It really is these two medicinal herbs. This fan is indeed the legendary medicinal fan. "Mu Yingdong was still very proud. In order to get his daughter back, he was going all out.
Han Yunxi handed the item to Long Fei Ye. Long Fei Ye played with it in his hand without any reaction. To be more precise, he only glanced at it before playing with it in his hand.
Mu Yingdong saw this and his old face sank.
"What's the second item?" Han Yunxi asked.
Mu Yingdong personally took out a pass. "Your Highness Duke of Qin, esteemed wangfei, this is the pass for my Mu Clan's medicinal storehouse. You can take away a rare medicinal ingredient at any time."
Seeing the golden pass and Mu Yingdong's sincere expression, Han Yunxi understood what was going on.
It wasn't Mu Yingdong's assassins who kidnapped Chu Xifeng and forced Mute Granny off the cliff.
Mu Yingdong knew nothing about Mute Granny's fall.
If it wasn't Mu Yingdong, then who could it be?
Han Yunxi sat back down with a heavy expression.
Seeing this, Mu Yingdong had no idea what she meant. "Esteemed wangfei, can't you let Old Man see Ling 'er first?"
If it was any other child, Mu Yingdong wouldn't come in person, but Mu Ling 'er was different. He would never allow anything to happen to Mu Ling' er.
Before Han Yunxi could answer, Long Fei Ye spoke up. Cold, he said, "Your lordship isn't interested in either of the Mu Clan's treasures. Please go back."
"Long Fei Ye!" Mu Yingdong raged. Han Yunxi stole a few glances, but Long Fei Ye didn't even spare him a glance. Wasn't he just toying with him?
"Qin Wangfei's life isn't something any treasure can trade for. "Someone come, see the guests out!" Long Fei Ye's tone was icy.
Mu Ling 'er had almost taken Han Yunxi's life. Moreover, she was the reason Han Yunxi cared so much about Duanmu Yao. He never wanted to let Mu Ling' er go.
"Long Fei Ye, don't you dare challenge my Mu Clan's bottom line!" Mu Yingdong raged. He couldn't take it anymore.
Long Fei Ye rose to his feet, his towering figure pressuring everyone. He was about to speak when Han Yunxi beat him to it. "Mu Ling 'er, how about exchanging two things?"
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