Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 424 - 287: Trust

Chapter 424: Chapter 287: Trust

"......"

Li Qingyan stood up straight, staring at Bai Muxi.

That reply could barely be considered watertight, with the only flaw being she had not informed Xu Yuan of this matter beforehand.

However, Li Qingyan had no intention of inquiring about this.

Because she could already anticipate what Bai Muxi would say in response to this question.

Excuses such as not having an opportunity to contact Xu Yuan privately, let alone the certainty of communicating with Xu Yuan using a crude sound transmission technique in her presence.

As she pondered, Li Qingyan’s phoenix-like eyes narrowed:

"So, you mean to say that you intend to help Changtian control me, is that right?"

"Yes."

Bai Muxi knelt on the ground, her slender waist outlined by her purple gauze dress, straight and dignified yet tranquil:

"The relationship between you and the Princess may seem close, but there should be a rift between you two, and Mu Xi, who is loyal to the Third Young Master, naturally has to consider for him."

"......"

Listening to these words, Li Qingyan’s finger, tapping on her arm, paused, and a trace of peculiarity flashed across her phoenix-like eyes.

How many words had been said? Why did she suddenly feel like an outsider?

"Mu Xi, apologize."

Xu Yuan’s cold voice suddenly interrupted the conversation between the two women, his gaze towards Bai Muxi slightly cold, "I hope this is the last time you show disrespect to Qingyan."

Hearing Xu Yuan’s protective words, Li Qingyan’s brows furrowed, glancing at the man who had spoken:

"Oh, so Changtian is in such hurry to defend her now?"

"What ’defending her’?"

Xu Yuan’s frosty expression thawed, as he immediately took a few steps forward next to Li Qingyan: "Qingyan, you’re not someone who bears small-mindedness either."

While saying this,

he bent down and stretched out his hand to take hers, his tone somewhat indignant:

"What kind of insight can a woman from such a small place like Bai Muxi have? What do you mean by ’rift between us’?

"Do we have a rift between us? Not at all, we’ve been sleeping in the same room together for almost half a year now. Is our deep affection something that can be swayed by an outsider like her?

"Let’s not be driven apart by this woman."

As he spoke,

Xu Yuan tightened his grip on Li Qingyan’s hand, glancing at the kneeling Bai Muxi, his voice turning cold again:

"What are you waiting for, apologize!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Muxi immediately bowed her head like an obedient little dog:

"Mu Xi has overstepped, I beg for your Highness’s mercy."

"....."

Li Qingyan silently watched the pair’s act without immediately speaking.

Although the words were in her favor, in actuality, this dead man was helping Bai Muxi to extricate herself from blame.

No matter whether Bai Muxi’s words were true or not, the mere act of attempting to control the Imperial Princess was enough for Bai Muxi to deserve death a hundred times over.

With conclusive evidence and an admission from her own lips, as long as no one upended the table, within the confines of the rules, not to mention the Third Young Master, even Minister Xu himself would have to pay a price.

And yet, this dead man actually thought to gloss over it with a mere apology?

Feeling slightly amused internally, Li Qingyan withdrew her hand:

"If I really wanted to kill her, I wouldn’t have asked her for any explanation. Moreover, I’ve already said that everything inside this Underground Palace falls under Changtian’s rule, have you forgotten?"

To translate,

all matters within the Underground Palace can be overlooked, but if the same occurs after leaving, then she wouldn’t be blamed for showing no mercy.

Hearing this, Xu Yuan immediately smiled, but his expression quickly changed as he stared at Bai Muxi, coldly implying:

"Aren’t you going to thank Qingyan quickly? Your behavior would be enough for you to die a hundred times on the outside, and it could even implicate this Young Master. Do you understand?"

"....."

Bai Muxi slowly pressed her fair and smooth forehead against the cold ground, a thoughtful look flashing in her beautiful eyes.

Although it was just a few words, she had already gained a rudimentary understanding of the Great Yan Imperial court from the Upper Realm.

The highest authority in the Empire was not held by a single person, but shared between the Prime Minister and the Emperor.

But there cannot be two rulers in a nation; the Prime Minister and the Emperor couldn’t possibly coexist harmoniously.

This meant... the relationship between the Third Young Master and the Princess was likely one of mutual benefit.

It seemed she had bet correctly earlier.

In thought, Bai Muxi said respectfully:

"Mu Xi thanks your Highness for sparing my life."

"........"

Li Qingyan didn’t speak immediately, instead crouching down in a half-kneel, supporting herself with one arm on her knee, and with her other hand, she pinched Bai Muxi’s chin, lifting it up.

"....."

In close confrontation, Bai Muxi’s eyes flickered briefly.

The two women were so close that they could sense the fragrance of each other’s breath.

Xu Yuan had done all he intended to do and showed no further intention of intervening.

The scheming little green tea bitch meets the domineering female CEO...

If we don’t seize the moment to watch this drama unfold, we might not have the chance once we get out.

Gazing at the other’s charming visage, Li Qingyan’s phoenix eyes flashed with aggressive killing intent:

"Bai Muxi, you’re very clever," she said.

Like a little white rabbit caught by a phoenix, Bai Muxi let the other do as she pleased, her voice soft and delicate:

"Mu Xi... doesn’t dare," she murmured.

"Your decisiveness, scheming, cunning, and foresight—any one of these traits would be one in ten thousand in the Great Yan," she said.

Li Qingyan’s hand, gripping her chin, tightened slightly.

"Ow..."

Bai Muxi winced in pain, her fair jaw immediately showing a red mark.

But Li Qingyan didn’t care about Bai Muxi’s pain in the slightest, speaking in a leisurely manner:

"However, none of the four aspects I mentioned are as important as self-awareness. Do you understand?"

"Mu Xi understands..." she replied with difficulty and nodded.

Upon hearing this, the corners of Li Qingyan’s lips hooked upwards. She didn’t guard herself, instead, her body’s Origin Qi roiled, and silk-like vines sprawled out from the red cloak around her.

Under Xu Yuan’s watchful gaze, those silk-like vines climbed along Li Qingyan’s creamy jade-like fingers toward Bai Muxi, some even slipping beneath the purple gauze gown wrapped around her swan-like neck...

Rustling sounds echoed softly in the silent corridor.

Maybe it was because she was sensitive, but Bai Muxi’s face, pale as snow, blushed with an alluring crimson as she bit her lip and remained silent.

"...."

Xu Yuan watched intently from the side, his eyes gradually turning curious.

This Black Death Bacterial Armor can also be used this way?

Thinking this, Xu Yuan glanced down at his own suit.

He tried to activate it slightly, but there was no response.

Tsk, generic equipment just can’t compare with Li Qingyan’s epic gear.

After a while,

Li Qingyan casually released Bai Muxi, then noticed Xu Yuan, who was watching with keen interest, and glanced at him:

"Enjoying the view?" she asked.

As she spoke, several fiery red silk bands arose in her palm, "If you think it’s nice, I can give you one too."

Xu Yuan cleared his throat and said:

"Not bad, but what are you doing exactly?"

Li Qingyan answered as if it were obvious:

"Naturally, I’m gifting her a set of bacterial armor," she said.

Xu Yuan glanced at Bai Muxi, whose blush hadn’t faded, noticing the undergarment that had appeared beneath her gown and replied:

"Is there a need to use your own?"

At this, Li Qingyan glared at him irritably:

"Third Young Master Xu, have you forgotten that you too are wearing a suit of bacterial armor? While my cultivation level protects me from her control, do you, a great master of the Soul Condensation Realm, also have no fear?"

"....." Xu Yuan.

Li Qingyan took a deep breath and then exhaled:

"Hmph, I don’t know where your trust in this woman comes from, but I hope you won’t be played for a fool by her. If you become the slave under this woman’s skirt, it would be very embarrassing for me," she said.

Having said that, Li Qingyan walked to the side, holding her calm chest, staying silent.

It looked like jealousy, but Xu Yuan knew that wasn’t possible. Li Qingyan was simply worried that Bai Muxi might turn against her master, or rather, she was dissatisfied with his trust in Bai Muxi after only a day’s acquaintance.

Xu Yuan had no intention of explaining, for explaining was impossible.

His trust in Bai Muxi stemmed from what he had read inside the "Cangyuan Chronicles," where she had, for the sake of the citizens of the Underground City, repeatedly compromised her dignity and sought refuge.

In the silence,

Xu Yuan reached out to help Bai Muxi up from the ground, then turned to Li Qingyan with a smile:

"Alright, no more anger. We’re preparing to head to the deepest part of the Blood Nest, you need to be ready for battle," he said.

Li Qingyan returned a cold and dazzling look:

"Do you even know the way to the Blood Nest?" she asked.

"......"

Xu Yuan shrugged his shoulders and gestured with his lips towards the pale and delicate Xiao Bai.

Seeing this, Bai Muxi immediately spoke in a gentle voice:

"Your Highness, we of the Underground City have explored the Blood Demon Lair for hundreds of years. Though we have not reached its deepest point, we already possess a relatively complete map," she said.

Li Qingyan surveilled Bai Muxi from head to toe:

"Where is it? I don’t recall you having a map on you," she said.

Bai Muxi blushed slightly, but then pointed to her head with a serene smile:

"Naturally, it’s in Mu Xi’s mind."