Ye Qing emerged from the corner as he calmed down, "Xiao Man angered you again."
"It's not her I'm angry about!" Nan Gong Yu said with hatred, "I truly never expected Wen Mo Han to be such a despicable and shameless person. Outside, people praise him as a gentle gentleman, as mild as a breeze. Hmph, a hypocrite who deceives the world for fame!"
Upon hearing this, Wen Ru Yu sensed a story unfolding. Their King was actually at a disadvantage against Wen Mo Han. Both were very curious about what Wen Mo Han had done to cause Nan Gong Yu such frustration, leaving him with nowhere to vent his anger.
When Nan Gong Yu recounted how Wen Mo Han had deliberately aggravated his wound, causing Xiao Man's displeasure towards him, Ye Qing and Wen Ru Yu exchanged glances. They saw disbelief in each other's eyes. After all, this was a common tactic among women in the inner quarters for vying for favor. Wen Mo Han, the carefully groomed successor of Prime Minister Wen, was actually using such tactics against Nan Gong Yu!
However, both of them suppressed a laugh, as this move had been remarkably effective against Nan Gong Yu. "Xiao Man believed him?"
Speaking of Xiao Man, Nan Gong Yu became even more incensed. "Even more infuriating is that she didn't believe this King and even said I was being unreasonable and impossible to deal with!"
They understood. No wonder he had stormed back in a fit of rage, smashing things. Having suffered such a silent setback, how could he not be angry?
"So, you stormed off in a rage, creating an opportunity for them to be alone together?" Wen Ru Yu, having navigated the complexities of romance and won the hearts of countless maidens, knew that no matter how formidable Xiao Man was, she was still a maiden. And Wen Mo Han's methods were clearly superior to Nan Gong Yu's. Nan Gong Yu's angry departure—was he not afraid of something happening?
Nan Gong Yu choked. "What do you mean?"
"Your Highness, Wen Mo Han's intentions are as clear as day. What is his purpose in deliberately provoking you to leave? It's to ensure no one disturbs his private time with Xiao Man. How could you fall for such a simple ploy?" Wen Ru Yu looked at him as if to say, 'See, you've been tricked.' "He is an unmarried man, and she is an unmarried woman. Now, with the life-saving debt between them, an isolated man and woman, like dry tinder and a spark, aren't you afraid something will happen?"
"Xiao Man is not that kind of person!"
"But Wen Mo Han is!" Wen Ru Yu tempted him, "In my opinion, Your Highness might as well strike first and consummate your relationship with Xiao Man, to completely break Wen Mo Han's heart!"
"No!" Nan Gong Yu and Ye Qing said in unison.
Wen Ru Yu looked at Nan Gong Yu, then at Ye Qing. "It's understandable for Your Highness to refuse, but why do you also think it's not right? Besides, they haven't had any physical intimacy before."
"I..." Ye Qing was momentarily speechless. He couldn't tell anyone that Xiao Man could resolve Nan Gong Yu's蛊毒 (gu poison), but the method involved a life for a life.
"Based on my understanding of Xiao Man, she wouldn't."
"If she wouldn't, why did she end up with you back then?" Wen Ru Yu's voice grew softer and softer.
Seeing Nan Gong Yu narrow his eyes dangerously, Wen Ru Yu cursed himself for his stupidity. Why bring up that sore point? No matter the man, being taken advantage of by a woman was extremely shameful, let alone Nan Gong Yu.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Have you investigated who targeted Xiao Man?"
"We have." Wen Ru Yu's smile vanished as he spoke seriously, "I didn't realize until I investigated. Xiao Man truly has many enemies. There were four forces involved in the ambush this time."
"Which four?"
"The Crown Prince, Prince Han, the Prime Minister's estate, and the fourth force is yet to be identified."
"Is the Prime Minister's estate associated with Wen Mo Han?"
Wen Ru Yu shook his head. "It shouldn't be Wen Mo Han. This boy truly likes Xiao Man. It must be someone else from the Prime Minister's estate."
"Whoever it is, they will pay for their actions!"
The next day, before dawn, Prime Minister Wen personally took Wen Mo Han away from Xiao Man.
Wen Mo Han did not end up eating the porridge Xiao Man had cooked.
Wen Mo Han's complexion was somewhat pale, but his dark eyes were filled with chilling intent. "Father, do you owe me an explanation?"
Prime Minister Wen glanced at Wen Mo Han and snorted, "You have such great ambition! To turn yourself into this state for a woman, truly ambitious!"
"Why did the Prime Minister's estate target Xiao Man?" Wen Mo Han asked coldly, leaning on his pillow.
"Are you questioning your father?"
"Father, I don't care what you intend to do, but there is only one thing: you are not to touch Xiao Man. Otherwise, I won't hesitate to destroy the entire Prime Minister's estate."
"You insolent wretch!" Prime Minister Wen slammed the table in anger, "You've gone too far! To speak to me like this for a woman."
Wen Mo Han remained composed, showing no fear in the face of the enraged Prime Minister. "I'll say it one last time, the Prime Minister's estate is not to lay a hand on Xiao Man. Anyone who targets Xiao Man will be my enemy."
"Are you willing to abandon your family for a woman?"
"Father, what are you talking about? Man'er will be your daughter-in-law in the future. As her father-in-law, instead of cherishing her, you shouldn't hurt her, should you?" Wen Mo Han said gently. "If Father still acknowledges me as his son, then do not move against Man'er. Otherwise, I don't know what I will do."
Prime Minister Wen trembled with rage, flicked his sleeves, and left. His heart grew increasingly resentful towards Xiao Man. That enchanting vixen, to make his son treat him this way, this woman truly must not be kept alive!
As Prime Minister Wen left, another person appeared in the room and sat by Wen Mo Han's bed. "Why must you be so confrontational with your father? He's also doing it for your own good."
"He's acting out of his own selfish desires," Wen Mo Han said coldly. "Help me with something."
"Between us, there's no need for such politeness."
"I need to see Wen Mo Yu, now." Wen Mo Han's voice was toneless, but Cen Yu heard a murderous intent in it. She couldn't help but sigh, realizing Wen Mo Han's heart was clear.
"You're still injured..."
"It's a minor injury." Wen Mo Han gently stroked his wound, picturing Xiao Man applying medicine and bandaging him. His heart softened completely. "There are some things that must be clarified with her."
"Alright, I'll bring her here."
"No, take me to Prince Han's estate." Wen Mo Han said softly. "From the moment she married into Prince Han's estate, she became part of that household."
A flicker of surprise flashed in Cen Yu's eyes. Between his beloved sister, whom he had doted on for years, and the woman he loved, Wen Mo Han had ultimately chosen Xiao Man.
Wen Mo Yu's mood was also extremely foul at this moment. So many people, and yet they couldn't kill Xiao Man. What made her even more furious was that her own brother was protecting Xiao Man!
"Damn it!" Wen Mo Yu berated in a low voice. "All useless trash, unable to kill even a nobody."
Cen Yu brought Wen Mo Han into Wen Mo Yu's courtyard without a sound. Wen Mo Yu had no idea anyone had entered her room and was still scolding the maids around her. Sudao Novel Network
In the past, Wen Mo Yu, the dignified, elegant, and virtuous eldest daughter of the Wen family, had shed her pretense after becoming Princess Han. She had revealed her true colors, frequently berating those around her with a truly ferocious and unsightly demeanor!