Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander
Chapter 424: Will He Believe It?

Chapter 424: Chapter 424: Will He Believe It?

"I let you know because I was worried that if my guess wasn’t wrong, Mu Chen might also harm you, and it would be more convenient for you to investigate the Mu Family’s people than it would be for me."

Mu Yunlie looked at her with a pained expression, "So, last night you came back so late because you went to find that nurse?"

"Yes, I don’t believe my mother was someone who would hide her own mistakes and shirk responsibility, so I wanted to get a clear understanding, and give you an explanation as well."

Mu Yunlie cupped her face, "Just for this, you were already pregnant but still left me, and said those harsh words to me..."

"Little one, you are too foolish."

Thinking of his previous bad attitude and blame towards her, Mu Yunlie felt his heart was bleeding.

Knowing that she was not a heartless person, her sudden talk of breaking up must have been for some hidden suffering.

He should have understood earlier, then he wouldn’t have undergone these months of torment.

Mu Yunlie pulled Yan Qianyi into his arms and hugged her tightly, "From now on, you must tell me if anything happens, okay? We’re married now, we are husband and wife, whatever happens, we should face it together."

Yan Qianyi hesitated.

If it weren’t for the information she obtained from Li Ying about what happened back then, she wouldn’t have the courage to tell Mu Yunlie now.

She worried that Mu Yunlie would hate her after knowing it.

She didn’t have the courage to face such an outcome.

That’s why she had thought of leaving before anything happened, to lessen the pain and harm to each other.

But she hadn’t expected Mu Yunlie’s reaction...

How deeply must he love her?

"Ah Lie, I..." Yan Qianyi started softly.

Regarding her mother’s murder, her suspicion that it was Mu Huaner’s doing, she should tell Mu Yunlie now.

Since he was so protective and reasonable, he surely wouldn’t stop her from avenging her mother, right?

"What’s wrong?" Mu Yunlie looked at her, asked gently, "Whatever you want to say, just say it."

"I... my mother, she..."

Thump, thump, thump!

Urgent knocking interrupted Yan Qianyi.

The voice of Mu Huaner, crying, came from outside.

"Ah Lie, don’t you want to see your little aunt anymore? Last night’s incident was a misunderstanding, can you listen to my explanation?"

Thinking of what Mu Huaner did last night, Yan Qianyi asked Mu Yunlie, "Does she know about your poisoning?"

"No, only you and my grandfather in our family know."

"Last night, it was because she added medicine to your drink that induced the toxins in your body. Although I have no evidence, I’m certain that if not for the influence of other drugs, the poison inside you wouldn’t have been out of control."

"I believe what you say. Last night, I also felt something off about my body. Don’t worry about her, continue with what you were saying."

Mu Huaner kept knocking and yelling outside.

Aunt Xue advised, "Miss Mu, my mistress and son-in-law are still resting, please don’t do this, go downstairs and wait."

"How dare you? It’s not your place to speak here! Get out of my way!"

Hearing that, Yan Qianyi’s expression darkened, "Let’s go meet her first. We can continue this after she leaves."

"Okay."

Mu Yunlie got up and walked to the door, Yan Qianyi also put on her robe and followed.

Upon opening the door, they saw Mu Huaner standing there, tears streaming down her face.

"Ah Lie..."

Mu Yunlie interrupted Mu Huaner coldly, "Aunt Xue is Qianyi’s relative, and thus my relative too. I hope you can respect her and not treat her like those servants of the Mu Family."

Mu Huaner was stunned for a moment, then saw Yan Qianyi standing behind Mu Yunlie, giving her a smug smile.

She swallowed her feelings, nodded, and then turned to Aunt Xue, "I’m sorry, I was a bit too emotional just now, it wasn’t intentional."

Aunt Xue had been a servant all her life and was aware of Mu Huaner’s identity.

The sudden change in Mu Huaner had startled Aunt Xue, who hurriedly stepped back and shook her head desperately, "It’s alright, no worries."

After apologizing to Aunt Xue, Mu Huaner turned towards Mu Yunlie with tears in her eyes, "Ah Lie, can we talk about what happened last night?"

"You go downstairs and wait, I’ll change and come down," Mu Yunlie responded coldly and then shut the door again.

Mu Huaner anxiously waited downstairs.

Recalling how Yan Qianyi had stood behind Ah Lie, smiling smugly at her, she almost bit her teeth in anger.

Even though the plan hadn’t succeeded, she thought at least a thorn had been planted in Yan Qianyi’s heart.

But there the two of them were, looking perfectly fine, not at all like they had argued.

Could it be that Ah Lie had returned right after leaving last night? Did the effects of the drug benefit Yan Qianyi?

After all, couples often make up as quickly as they fight.

The more Mu Huaner thought, the angrier and more anxious she became.

Just as she was about to go upstairs to find Mu Yunlie, she finally saw him coming downstairs, holding Yan Qianyi’s hand.

As the couple approached, Mu Huaner said, "Ah Lie, I want to talk to you alone."

Mu Yunlie’s face was stern, "Qianyi is my wife, we have no secrets between us, speak your piece directly, or please leave."

Mu Huaner was taken aback.

Ah Lie had never spoken to her in such a tone before.

It seemed he was really angry.

She didn’t dare to insist anymore and sat down.

In her mind, she pondered that even though last night’s drug couldn’t be detected, Ah Lie must be aware of her attitudes.

If she still denied that there was anything wrong with the drink, Ah Lie definitely wouldn’t believe her, and he would be even angrier.

Mu Yunlie looked at Mu Huaner with icy eyes, "Speak up, then leave quickly and don’t come here again."

"Ah Lie, don’t be like this..." Tears immediately fell from Mu Huaner’s eyes.

She was genuinely saddened by Mu Yunlie’s treatment of her.

After all, to her, Mu Yunlie was her most important family member.

"No nonsense," Mu Yunlie said impatiently.

Mu Huaner’s actions last night had truly disappointed him!

In this world, the number of people he could trust was very few.

Mu Huaner had been one of them.

Yet she had set a trap for him!

Betrayal was something he couldn’t tolerate!

Mu Huaner hurriedly explained, "Ah Lie, last night was a misunderstanding, that drink was meant for President Wang’s female companion, it was mistakenly served by the staff, I’ve already scolded that staff member and terminated his employment."

Upon hearing this, Yan Qianyi coldly curled her lips into a smile.

The excuse seemed plausible.

She turned to look at Mu Yunlie sitting beside her.

Would he believe it?

Mu Yunlie frowned in thought for a moment, "Really?"

Yan Qianyi: "..."

It looked like he was going to believe Mu Huaner’s absurd story.

Mu Huaner nodded emphatically, "Really! How could I possibly use such nasty drugs on you, they’re not good for the body! Your third brother and sister-in-law left early, you should know how I’ve been towards you."