Among these four protectors, only Uncle Ximen was from the Cloud Water Villa, and he had been a subordinate of her father back then.
Since Brother Murong established the Divine Dragon Palace, Uncle Ximen had been serving under him as a protector, and Brother Murong treated him with great courtesy.
If Uncle Ximen had severely injured that woman, she would likely not have been blamed.
Murong Yingxue schemed with satisfaction, feeling incredibly happy, and the pain in her body seemed to lessen considerably.
As soon as she heard the voice of the little maid outside the door, she called out anxiously, "Uncle Ximen, hurry in, hurry in."
Ximen Yue's complexion looked somewhat grim, his eyes dared not look at Murong Yingxue on the bed. It was a pity that this woman, with her face full of a desire for revenge against Yun Xiao, completely failed to notice Ximen Yue's expression.
"How was it? Did Uncle Ximen teach that girl a good lesson? Did he?"
Ximen Yue glanced up at Murong Yingxue. To be honest, Murong Yingxue had indeed been spoiled by the Old Villa Master. Whatever she wanted since childhood, the Old Villa Master had indulged her.
Because children without mothers were pitiable, but who knew that indulging her had turned her into this state? In fact, if one were to be precise, the Palace Master's liking for Miss Yun was not Miss Yun's fault at all.
The Palace Master had always treated Yingxue like a sister, perhaps not even that. With his indifferent personality, it was merely a matter of owing a favor.
"Yingxue, listen to Uncle's advice. Don't compete with Miss Yun. She is actually, she is actually?"
"What is she?" Murong Yingxue was already furious upon hearing Ximen Yue's words, and she screamed. Her already swollen face became even uglier, only revealing a slit that shot out cold and sharp light.
"She is the daughter of Prince Yun's manor. Do you remember the place you went to cause trouble last time? The Young Master Leng Yue in the Poppy Medical Hall, that was actually her too. Her ability to open such a large medical hall by herself is enough to show her intelligence."
"Leng Yue? She is actually Leng Yue?"
Murong Yingxue was utterly stunned. She hadn't expected this woman to be so capable, opening a renowned medical hall in Yan Jing City. One must know that in Yan Jing City, ordinary people couldn't survive.
And she not only survived but was doing exceptionally well.
The room was filled with a deathly silence, while outside, light and shadow intermingled. In the distance, a tall and dense tree swayed gently, and someone quietly departed, disappearing into the darkness...
The next morning, Mo Ruyan and Murong Yingxue bid farewell.
Because she knew that if the Palace Master returned, she would not have a good outcome, so she quietly returned to the Rouge Pavilion. However, before leaving, she said a few words of profound meaning to Murong Yingxue.
In the bedroom, Murong Yingxue was leaning against the bedside. The swelling on her face had subsided after sleeping all night, but there were five finger marks on each side of her face, making her look somewhat tragic. She curled up on the bed motionlessly, like a neglected kitten, looking pitiful.
Hearing that Mo Ruyan was leaving, she felt a touch of reluctance. She knew that Mo Ruyan was devious, but compared to that woman, she was afraid of harming herself. Instead, she had to act according to her wishes.
"Why are you leaving so soon? Stay and keep me company."
She had thought for most of the night and was convinced of one thing: Brother Murong loved that woman so much that if she tried to harm her again, she would truly lose Brother Murong. Therefore, she could only wait and could no longer act recklessly. xxs壹贰
"If I do it, I'll succeed in one go; otherwise, I won't do anything at all."
Mo Ruyan looked at Murong Yingxue, a shallow smile playing on her lips, her eyes filled with a misty glow.
Her duty was to help the Eldest Miss Murong. She and herself were on the same side. If Eldest Miss Murong successfully entered the palace as a consort, she would definitely have an opportunity to enter the palace as well. It would be best for the two of them to form an alliance to advance and retreat together.
As Mo Ruyan figured this out, she sat beside Murong Yingxue with a face full of concern, reached out to hold her, and spoke softly.
"Eldest Miss, don't be sad. Since the Palace Master promised to take care of Eldest Miss for a lifetime, he will surely bring Eldest Miss into the palace. At that time, there will be many beauties in the harem, and only you and I will be at the forefront. From now on, we will advance and retreat together. If that woman weren't here, the Palace Master wouldn't be so intense. So, from now on, let's not be enemies."
"Mm, you're right."
Murong Yingxue nodded vigorously. If that woman were present, neither of them would be able to enter the palace. Only by eliminating that woman would they have a chance to enter the palace.
What about Mo Ruyan? Even if they both entered the palace, they would be on the same side as her, and she just needed to be careful of her.
"From now on, don't act impulsively. If you're going to do it, make sure it's successful; otherwise, don't do it. Don't displease the Palace Master and bring trouble upon yourself."
Mo Ruyan admonished Murong Yingxue like an elder sister, which brought some warmth to Murong Yingxue's lonely heart. She couldn't help but reach out and grasp Mo Ruyan's hand.
"Then don't leave, stay and keep me company. Just thinking about that woman staying in the villa irritates me."
"If I stay, I fear the Palace Master will punish me. As long as Eldest Miss doesn't provoke that woman, the Palace Master will not punish you."
Mo Ruyan finished speaking and stood up. She was truly leaving. As a subordinate of the Palace Master, she knew his sternness, and the mere Murong Yingxue couldn't persuade her.
Furthermore, if the Palace Master were still in the villa, he would surely hold her accountable for Murong Yingxue's injury yesterday. If she were smart, it was better for her to leave.
"Mm."
Murong Yingxue nodded weakly, waved her hand listlessly, "Then you go back."
"Alright, I'll be going then. From now on, we are on the same side. If anything happens, you can send someone to notify me, and we'll solve it together."
Mo Ruyan warned her and walked out. She had to descend the mountain before the Palace Master returned.
Murong Yingxue watched Mo Ruyan leave. Thinking that she was now left alone to face that woman, she couldn't help but resentfully lie back on the bed and sigh, "Why am I so unlucky? I can't get rid of that woman no matter what."
A petite maid walked in from outside the gauze screen, carrying a bowl of medicine, and said cautiously, "Miss, it's time to take your medicine."
"Put it down."
Murong Yingxue suddenly threw off the thin quilt covering her face and spoke angrily, startling the little maid, who almost dropped the bowl of medicine to the ground. She quickly and carefully placed the bowl on a high table and stepped back.
"Go down, go down, you're an eyesore."
Murong Yingxue waved her hand and glared fiercely at the maid. Now she found everyone and everything displeasing, and was angry at everyone.
The little maid quickly retreated, and once outside the gauze screen, she finally breathed a sigh of relief, covered in a cold sweat. This Eldest Miss should have been taught a lesson, and that Miss Yun was right to teach her a lesson, otherwise, she would have truly become lawless...
At noon, Murong returned. Before entering the villa, he heard about what had happened yesterday. Therefore, as soon as he returned to the mountain villa, he went to see Yun Xiao, and only felt relieved when he confirmed she was unharmed.
Yun Xiao did not want to mention what happened yesterday, so she changed the subject: "What about that Dragon Talisman? Let me see."
She extended her slender, jade-like white hand, and the soft sunlight shone upon it, making it even fairer and more translucent.