Baili Mingxiang's body tensed up, but she still did not make a sound.
Han Yunxi's movements were very gentle as she carefully applied the medicine and bandaged the wound. Compared to her usual calm self, her tightly knit brows had a trace of irritation.
Without a doubt, this kind of accident made her very annoyed.
After treating the wound, Granny Zhao came over to help Baili Mingxiang change her clothes, but Han Yunxi stopped her. She took a pair of scissors and cut off Baili Mingxiang's clothes, taking them off to prevent them from touching the wound.
Seeing Baili Mingxiang's smooth jade back, Su Xiaoyu rolled her eyes and did not look at it any longer.
"This slut is meddlesome!"
She muttered in her heart. If it wasn't for this slut Baili Mingxiang meddling, she would be looking at Han Yunxi's back right now. Then she would know if Han Yunxi really had a phoenix birthmark on her back and she would be able to confirm if Han Yunxi was the person her master's Chu Family was looking for.
She had spent so much effort, but it was all for naught! Although she did not leave any evidence, the sudden explosion of the stove would definitely arouse the vigilance of Han Yunxi and the hidden guards. It would not be easy for her to make a move again.
Su Xiaoyu became more depressed the more she thought about it. Her eyes flashed with a trace of viciousness. She really wanted to burn Baili Mingxiang again! No, she should burn her to death to vent her hatred!
Compared to Su Xiaoyu's viciousness, Granny Zhao's eyes were filled with pity. Up until now, Baili Mingxiang had not made a single sound of pain and Granny Zhao had seen it all. She had lived for so long, but this was her first time meeting such a brave young girl.
After everything was taken care of, Han Yunxi let out a breath and softly said, "Thank you."
"Princess Consort's words are too serious. This is just this servant's duty." Baili Mingxiang quickly replied.
She knew that she would say this. Han Yunxi silently remembered this kindness in her heart. She told Zhao mama to take good care of her and was about to leave when Baili Mingxiang said in a low voice, "Esteemed wangfei, Mingxiang has a request. I don't know …"
Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoyu secretly sneered. She knew that Baili Mingxiang was not that simple. Since he had made a contribution, wouldn't he take the opportunity to ask for more?
"Just tell me what you need." Han Yunxi was puzzled. Baili Mingxiang was not someone who would ask for help easily.
"It's a private matter." Baili Mingxiang was a little embarrassed.
Han Yunxi immediately let Granny Zhao and Su Xiaoyu leave.
She personally closed the door and then asked, "Just tell me what trouble you have."
Baili Mingxiang lowered his voice, "Esteemed wangfei, today's matter doesn't seem like an accident. I've used the stove several times and it doesn't make sense for it to explode like this. Could it be that someone did something to the stove!"
When these words were said, Han Yunxi was shocked.
The stove had exploded for no reason, so of course Han Yunxi would be suspicious. She was also planning on asking the hidden guards about the investigation.
What she was shocked about was Baili Mingxiang's attitude.
Baili Mingxiang had used the excuse of having a request to send Zhao mama and Su Xiaoyu away to remind her of this matter. Could it be … …
"You're suspecting … …" Han Yunxi was a little surprised.
Baili Mingxiang decisively said, "If it was done by someone, then it was either Zhao mama or Su Xiaoyu!"
Han Yunxi's heart skipped a beat. Of these two people, one was an old mama who had been loyal to the Long Fei Ye for many years and the other was a child who wasn't even ten years old. It really was hard for people to suspect them.
"Esteemed wangfei, think about it carefully." Baili Mingxiang said in a serious voice.
Han Yunxi sat down on the side of the bed and carefully thought about it. The stove had always been used properly and the charcoal that Baili Mingxiang used today was from before. It really didn't seem like an accident.
If it wasn't an accident, then the only suspects were Zhao mama and Su Xiaoyu, because there was no one else in Leisurely Cloud Pavilion. Moreover, the stove had been used multiple times, so it couldn't have been tampered with before it was sent in.
Han Yunxi had always treated the Duke of Qin's estate as the safest place. Ever since Murong Wanru got married and Grand Concubine Yi went into seclusion to pay her respects to Buddha, she no longer treated anything that happened in the estate with caution.
But now, this incident had come so suddenly. If it really wasn't an accident, but a man-made one, how chilling would that be?!
Seeing Han Yunxi's grave expression, Baili Mingxiang sighed. "I only hope that this was an accident. But this servant thinks it's better to be careful."
Han Yunxi looked at the weak and injured Baili Mingxiang with admiration in her eyes.
This girl was a needle hidden in silk floss. She was both beautiful and intelligent. Her calmness and composure weren't something ordinary people could possess.
Even an ordinary servant girl would be crying for her father and mother if she was injured like this, much less a daughter of a wealthy family. Who would have the time to think so much?
"Recuperate well. I'll get to the bottom of this. If it really was man-made, I'll pay back double!" Han Yunxi said Coldly, her eyes flashing with a ruthless light.
When Han Yunxi left, a few guards were still investigating in the courtyard. Steward Luo had come over as well, while Zhao mama and Su Xiaoyu were watching from the sidelines.
Han Yunxi gave Zhao mama and Su Xiaoyu tasks to send them away.
As soon as Han Yunxi came over, Steward Luo fell to his knees with a thump. "This servant handled things inappropriately. May esteemed wangfei mete punishment!"
"What's going on? Is there a problem with the stove? "Han Yunxi asked with a frown.
"Replying niang niang, there's no problem with the stove's design. Based on the current situation, it can only be a problem with the charcoal." Xu Donglin reported truthfully.
Han Yunxi was slightly alarmed. If there wasn't a problem with the stove's design, then this matter really didn't seem like an accident.
She asked indifferently, "What's wrong with the charcoal?"
There were two types of charcoal, white charcoal and black charcoal.
The charcoal used in the Duke of Qin's residence was the most expensive white charcoal. It burned for a long time, didn't emit smoke, had a small smell, and was untainted. Moreover, it had a much lower explosion rate than the black charcoal used by ordinary people.
The so-called explosion was the crackling sound that came from the burning charcoal and the splashing of sparks that would injure people.
Based on the situation just now, it shouldn't have been an explosion, but an explosion!
Therefore, even if there was a problem with the charcoal itself, it shouldn't have caused an explosion. The only possibility was that the charcoal was mixed with something explosive!
Xu Donglin was in a difficult position. "It's still not clear. We've only analyzed the remaining dregs, but we didn't find anything explosive. This subordinate has checked the remaining charcoal, as well as the charcoal in use and in reserve in the residence. They're all safe."
That's strange!
Even if more than half of the charcoal had been burned and a lot of it had turned to ash, there should still be something strange in the dregs.
Up until now, the scene hadn't been destroyed, so why couldn't they find anything?
"So, now we can confirm that there's only a problem with the charcoal?" Han Yunxi asked as she personally checked the dregs of the charcoal. Indeed, she didn't find anything strange.
Xu Donglin nodded and said in a low voice, "Esteemed Wangfei, it's either that this batch of charcoal was accidentally mixed with something else when it was sent here, and the person who picked it didn't notice it, or …"
At this point, Xu Donglin lowered his voice even more, "Or someone took the opportunity to tamper with it and added something in at the last minute."
A trace of irritation flashed through Han Yunxi's eyes. In the end, it was still unclear whether this was an accident or man-made. Moreover, there was no evidence or clues at the moment.
Han Yunxi pondered for a moment, then said indifferently, "This matter isn't allowed to spread. Steward Luo, buy another batch of charcoal and have a look. Also, find someone familiar with charcoal to look at the dregs. "
Steward Luo was overjoyed that esteemed Wangfei wasn't punishing him. If it had been His Highness Duke of Qin, everyone present would have suffered a calamity. He didn't dare delay and hurriedly got up to do it.
Xu Donglin and the other hidden guards were cleaning up the scene. Han Yunxi was about to leave, but she turned back and took out some charcoal that hadn't been completely burned, as well as some dregs.
"Esteemed Wangfei, this is …" Xu Donglin asked in a low voice.
"This is the only clue we have. I'll keep some so we can take a look," Han Yunxi said before turning to leave.
It was a pity that the charcoal residue wasn't poisonous. Otherwise, Han Yunxi only needed to open up her detox system and scan the area to see if there was anything explosive inside. After all, some things couldn't be seen with the naked eye …
News of this quickly reached Long Fei Ye's ears in the distant Medicine Ghost Valley. He didn't even say a word of concern for Baili Mingxiang. Instead, he coldly tossed Chu Xifeng an order. "Pass down orders to slowly investigate this matter. First, replace all the servants in the estate! Have Baili Yuanlong transfer people over. "
This was a complete overhaul of the Duke of Qin's estate!
With Long Fei Ye's personality, it was normal for him to do something like this.
Without any evidence or clues, it was hard to draw conclusions or investigate. He couldn't figure out whether this was intentional or an accident, so getting rid of everyone was the best solution.
Chu Xifeng's mouth twitched. He rejoiced over the fact that he belonged to the Hidden Pavilion instead of the Duke of Qin's estate. Otherwise, he'd have to get lost too!
In His Highness Duke of Qin's eyes, there was no one else he could trust forever besides the guards he'd raised and the Baili Clan he'd sworn loyalty to.
Chu Xifeng's first thought was Zhao mama. She'd served him for so many years, but His Highness Duke of Qin had kept many things from her.
Aye, how sad would Zhao mama be if she heard this order?! There were plenty of other servants who'd served him for years. How sad would it be to be chased out at such an old age and suspected of something?
Chu Xifeng felt that the chances of this being an accident were higher. After all, the servants in the estate were all carefully selected. Of course, if this was intentional, Chu Xifeng's first suspect would be Su Xiaoyu.
Although Su Xiaoyu was only a child, he'd investigated Su Xiaoyu's background thoroughly. Who told her to be the youngest to enter the estate?
Children were easier to buy over, and their actions were less likely to arouse suspicion.
Chu Xifeng thought of many possibilities, but he didn't dare to waste words with His Highness Duke of Qin.
Without sufficient evidence, any suspicions or conjectures were useless. His master wanted 100% safety. He didn't care how many people's hearts were hurt.
When the orders reached the Duke of Qin's estate, Xu Donglin was the first to seek out Han Yunxi.
"Esteemed wangfei, I'm begging you, please leave my aunt behind! She entered the palace at the same time as Zhao mama, then followed Grand Concubine Yi to the Duke of Qin's estate. She's been conscientious and devoted her entire life to Grand Concubine Yi and His Highness Duke of Qin. She's never been disloyal! She doesn't know much and has never come to Leisurely Cloud Pavilion. She has to be innocent! "
Han Yunxi's face was filled with bewilderment. She didn't understand.
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