Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander
Chapter 248: Don’t Go Looking for Her!

Chapter 248: Chapter 248: Don’t Go Looking for Her!

Although it had been only a few short days in the Morris Empire, they were the happiest moments of his life.

When she laughed charmingly in his embrace, when she affectionately called him "husband," he thought that at least once, she had truly felt something for him.

Yan Qianyi turned away, refusing to look at his frustrated expression.

She took a deep breath and said mercilessly, "Yes, it was all fake, all an act!"

With each word she uttered, she felt as if something was stabbing viciously into her heart.

Once finished, she dared not glance at Mu Yunlie, immediately entering the room and closing the door behind her.

She leaned against the door, breathing with her mouth slightly open.

Feeling like she was about to suffocate.

Actually, those days in the Morris Empire were also the happiest she had felt since waking up.

Many times, amidst her emotional confusion, she thought that it wouldn’t be bad to continue her life like this with Mu Yunlie.

And on several occasions, she considered letting go of her original intention, no longer chasing the obsession to be with the Commander at all costs.

She had planned to let things take their natural course after returning home.

But meeting Nangong Jie today had completely sobered her up.

Love not blessed by one’s family would ultimately not result in a good outcome.

It wasn’t entirely because of Nangong Jie.

Mu Yunlie and Nangong Jie both harbored suspicions towards her brother.

Her brother was the person in this world whom she was closest to, and she did not want to live always under a cloud of suspicion.

It would be better to extract herself now, before she completely fell for him.

To prevent herself from sinking deeper and beyond redemption.

Aunt Xue came over and glanced outside at Mu Yunlie through the glass door, "Miss, why have you locked the son-in-law outside?"

"It’s... it’s nothing, Aunt Xue, don’t worry about it," Yan Qianyi pressed her back firmly against the door.

She mustered her resolve to set clear boundaries with Mu Yunlie now.

"Miss, please open the door, the son-in-law is about to leave!" Aunt Xue urged anxiously.

Yan Qianyi looked back, only to see Mu Yunlie’s retreating figure.

"Let him go, I’ll go check on grandma," said Yan Qianyi as she turned and walked away.

Just as Mu Yunlie stepped out, he received a voice message from Nangong Xiaoxue.

Nangong Xiaoxue asked him, "Ah Lie, how is Qianyi’s grandma doing?"

"She’s okay, she will get better," he trusted her medical skill.

Nangong Xiaoxue tentatively asked, "So... when you went to visit, was Qianyi very touched?"

She hadn’t told Mu Yunlie that Nangong Jie had privately met with Yan Qianyi, worried about a confrontation between grandfather and granddaughter.

After all, neither of them were of a gentle temperament.

"It was alright," replied Mu Yunlie.

Nangong Xiaoxue sighed with relief, "Qianyi is a sensible and good girl, Ah Lie, you must cherish her."

"Yes, I need to hang up now."

Mu Yunlie did not wish to say more.

Confronted with Yan Qianyi’s sudden turnabout, he was quite upset.

The person she liked was not the real him, but only his high-status identity.

Yan Qianyi got Old Lady Yan settled in a guest room downstairs.

After feeding her some medicine, she sat beside the bed, lost in thought.

Mu Yunlie’s frustrated expression just now kept surfacing in her mind.

He had just helped her out, and she sent him away. Now, in his heart, he must have labeled her as a practical woman who deserts a friend in need, right?

Yan Qianyi raised her hand and gently massaged her temples.

Now was not the time to fret over such romantic attachments.

The matters of the Yan Family had to be resolved, the arrogance of Han Yarong and Yan Ruyi could no longer be tolerated.

Just then, Yan Chuhua sent her a message: "Qianyi, I miss you to death. When will you come back? Let me know when you do. I’ll return your car to you."

Yan Qianyi: "I came back yesterday. I brought you a gift. Come over for dinner tonight."

Yan Chuhua: "Wow~ I’ll come over right away!"

Yan Chuhua arrived quickly, and Yan Qianyi took her upstairs, handing her a gift box, "See if you like it."

Yan Chuhua opened it to find a dress, with a unique style, exquisite workmanship, and made of high-quality fabric.

She looked it over and didn’t find a brand logo, so she asked, "Is this a private custom?"

"It’s a royal custom, made by my sister-in-law. I think this sweet style suits you more. Anyway, our sizes are similar, so I’m re-gifting it."

"Wow, Queen Andelle has such great taste!" Yan Chuhua couldn’t have been happier. "She really is beautiful and kind-hearted. Thank you, Qianyi. I really like it."

Yan Qianyi asked, "Have you met my sister-in-law?"

Yan Chuhua was taken aback and quickly said, "I’ve seen her photos online."

Yan Qianyi nodded and didn’t think much of it.

"Right, Chu Hua, I mentioned before that I needed a favor from you. Do you remember?"

"Sure, I remember. You said the time wasn’t right and didn’t go into detail. I’ve been so curious. What can I help you with? Is the time right now?"

"Right." Yan Qianyi nodded. "The time is right. After you return to school, I want you to hypnotize Yan Ruyi for me and ask her three questions. You can handle hypnosis now, can’t you?"

"No problem, I practiced on Aunt Xue the other day. Hypnotizing Yan Ruyi will be a piece of cake."

"That’s good to hear."

Yan Chuhua blinked with curiosity, "What are the three questions you want me to ask her?"

Yan Qianyi smiled mysteriously, "I’ll tell you when the time comes. For now, Aunt Xue has made some delicious food, let’s go eat."

With that, Yan Qianyi got up and headed downstairs.

Yan Chuhua followed behind, her curiosity piqued, pestering Qianyi with questions all the way.

It was only when they started eating that her attention was diverted.

That night, Mu Yunlie returned home. Pei Yuexuan was briefing him on the situation at the Military Department over the past few days.

Suddenly, his hand holding the wine glass trembled slightly. He quickly set the glass down and stood up to walk upstairs.

Seeing his unsteady gait, Pei Yuexuan immediately went forward to support him, "Sir, is the poison inside you acting up?"

Mu Yunlie pushed him away, furrowing his eyebrows without saying a word.

At the bedroom door on the upper floor, Mu Yunlie’s lips were bloodless, and even his gaze began to waver.

He clenched his teeth and ordered Pei Yuexuan, "Tonight, do not let me leave here. If I wake up and I’m not at home, I’ll hold you responsible!"

He didn’t want to go find her like a lovelorn fool again, giving her the chance to ridicule and look down on him.

Pei Yuexuan anxiously asked, "Hadn’t Madam found a doctor for you? Hasn’t there been any improvement? What about the medicine? I saw that whenever you were about to have an episode before, taking the medicine seemed to control it."

"Gone."

"Then I’ll go find Madam and have her contact the doctor!"

Pei Yuexuan turned to leave, but Mu Yunlie suddenly grabbed his arm tightly, his gaze dark and cold.

"Don’t go looking for her! And don’t tell her!"

Mu Yunlie’s hand trembled slightly with force, the strength so intense that Pei Yuexuan felt his own bones were about to crack.

Enduring the pain, Pei Yuexuan said, "Then I’ll have Lawrence come over."

"No need to call anyone! Just stay here and make sure I don’t leave this room."