Mu Anxiao cast a monotonous glance at the second man in black along with the gaze of the first man in black, saying, "If it's hard to explain, it's hard to explain. Why are you looking at him?"
The second man in black shot a sideways glance at the first man in black and said nothing.
The first man in black acted this way because he didn't know how to answer Mu Anxiao's question. He thought if he told her directly about the arrangements they had heard, she would certainly not believe him. She might even force them to reveal what she considered the truth.
In short, based on his understanding of Mu Anxiao, she would definitely accuse him of fabricating stories. But, as it was the truth, he found himself in a difficult position.
Conversely, the second man in black, after pondering Mu Anxiao's words, directly said, "You've heard our conversation, so just turn a blind eye." He grinned.
The first man in black glanced at the second man in black and breathed a sigh of relief.
Mu Anxiao: "You're saying that because I heard you and that girl making a bet, right?" She detected a misunderstanding from the second man in black.
"Didn't you hear us talking with that voice?" the second man in black asked with a smile, not yet comprehending.
Mu Anxiao's expression stiffened, then she smiled again, "You rascal, you're incredibly cunning."
"No, no, I'm just stating the facts."
Mu Anxiao could already tell that the second man in black was much more astute than the first, from their brief exchange.
However, if she were to believe them directly, it wouldn't showcase her own shrewdness. Although she knew the demon soul had indeed given them instructions, she understood the principle of waiting for a rabbit by a tree stump.
Especially with her knowledge of them, she was sure they would continue to weave more lies based on this foundation. If she didn't believe them then, they would surely use this incident to their advantage.
Thinking about it, she couldn't simply say, "I understand." She feigned comprehension.
The second man in black sensed something was amiss and probed, "Understand what?" He dropped his smile.
Mu Anxiao looked at both of them and said, "Your business deal must be with the imperial palace, right?" She continued from what the first man in black had said.
However, this was not the outcome the second man in black desired. He wanted Mu Anxiao to believe they were conversing with an invisible entity. But Mu Anxiao's response had completely deviated from his intention.
Looking at her, he was instantly at a loss for words.
In contrast, the first man in black felt relieved and said, "Yes, to be frank, this girl's parents don't want her anymore. They plan to sell her into the palace. We were just here to deliver her, she..."
"I heard your words before you started drinking. You clearly kidnapped her," Mu Anxiao exposed him, glancing sideways at the girl who dared not utter a word, and continued, "If you're just delivering her to the palace, then your own people should do it."
The girl continued to rub her wrist, which Mu Anxiao had almost dislocated, and said, "I can't go." Her voice was much weaker than before.
Mu Anxiao: "Why not?"
"Because..." The girl glanced at the second man in black's face and said, "I am his woman."
"..." Mu Anxiao didn't understand the girl's words. She then turned and looked at the second man in black, who had deliberately turned his face away, and said, "You are his woman, what does that have to do with me? Besides, if the girl was kidnapped by you, then you must release her. As for entering the palace, your own people should bear that responsibility."
The girl was speechless.
The second man in black clenched his fist slightly, daring not to utter a word.
The first man in black understood the rules of the palace and could clearly hear the assertive tone of the demon soul's words just now. Using Mu Anxiao's words, he thought, if only things were that simple.
But reality was reality. At this moment, he too was speechless.
Mu Anxiao looked at the three people who had suddenly fallen silent and said, "Why aren't you speaking anymore? You were quite talkative earlier."
Upon hearing this, the first man in black instinctively took half a step back and said, "This is a matter between those two. It has nothing to do with me." He waved his hand, deliberately turning his back.
Seeing this, Mu Anxiao looked at the second man in black, who had deliberately turned his face away, and threatened, "You, turn around and explain clearly, or I'll send you into the palace to become a eunuch."
Someone who could scare away a wolf, what else couldn't she do? The second man in black mused, imagining his life in the palace based on Mu Anxiao's words. He became frightened. "What do you want me to explain clearly?" he asked, turning to face Mu Anxiao, his face full of apprehension.
Mu Anxiao: "Explain clearly, why can't she enter the palace if she is your woman." She still didn't quite understand the palace rules.
Upon hearing this, the girl stepped towards Mu Anxiao.
The second man in black said in a low voice, "Because she is my person, she cannot enter the palace." He averted his gaze.
Mu Anxiao frowned.
Outside the house.
Feng Qishi listened to their conversation and, thinking of Mu Anxiao's mind, which was not accustomed to understanding mortal affairs, felt a pang of distress and immediately knocked on the door.
Inside, the girl stopped beside Mu Anxiao and turned her head towards the door.
The first man in black dared not speak and had no intention of turning around.
The second man in black fixed his gaze on Mu Anxiao's face.
Mu Anxiao looked at their increasingly submissive expressions, sighed, and said, "Who is it?"
"Me," Feng Qishi uttered a single, monotonous word.
Upon hearing this, Mu Anxiao breathed a sigh of relief and said, "They're here." As she spoke, she walked towards the door.
In the next moment.
Feng Qishi stood between Mu Anxiao and the girl.
The girl held her sleeves, not daring to speak.
Mu Anxiao turned and looked at Feng Qishi, who had been staring at the two men in black since he entered, saying, "I haven't finished speaking yet, can you stop staring at them? Your gaze is about to burn holes in their faces."
Feng Qishi said coldly, "Shut up."
"No, I'm asking a question, and you doing this," Mu Anxiao tilted her head and stared intently at Feng Qishi's profile, saying, "is rather rude."
Hearing this, Feng Qishi finally turned his head and fixed his gaze on Mu Anxiao's face, retorting, "What question are you asking?"
Mu Anxiao thought for a moment and said, "Why can't she enter the palace if she is his woman?" She spoke with conviction.
Feng Qishi: "You're even asking such a trivial question."
"How am I being trivial? I need to clarify to..."
"She cannot enter the palace." Feng Qishi interrupted, turned to look at the first and second men in black, and asked, "Who were you talking to just now?" He got straight to the point.
Mu Anxiao was stunned.
The first man in black glanced at the second man in black and asked, "I say, will you believe it?"
"Speak," Feng Qishi said calmly.
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