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"Doing a good deed every day?" Yuan Xinruan's lips curled into a cold smile, her eyes filled with mockery. "You know very well whether it's about doing a good deed or scheming to provoke someone's evil thoughts.
But since you've admitted to this matter, it means you are related to the case of Wang Wu's family death. You'd better come back with me to the yamen and explain everything clearly in front of Brother Wensi!"
As she spoke, Yuan Xinruan stepped forward, gripping the Jade Pear Scroll tightly in her hand as if to bolster her courage. Her gaze was fixed on Qing Xi, not missing a single change in her expression.
Qing Xi gently covered her mouth, letting out a series of sweet, melodious laughs. Her voice was already soft and graceful, and at that moment, her laughter sounded like silver bells.
However, there was no trace of mirth in her eyes as she looked at Yuan Xinruan; instead, they were filled with unabashed resentment. "Do you suspect that I killed someone? If you want me to meet Head Constable Chen, that's fine. But haven't you always been wary of my relationship with him? You're so eager to take me to see your beloved; aren't you afraid that Qing Xi might steal his soul away? By then, Ms. Yuan will surely regret it!"
Qing Xi slightly raised her chin, her eyes glinting with provocation. Her hands were elegantly folded in front of her, her posture suggesting that she didn't take Yuan Xinruan's threat seriously at all.
"You..." Yuan Xinruan was momentarily speechless by her words, her lips trembling slightly. She felt a mix of shock and anger, unsure how to respond.
It was as if this woman could see right through her thoughts. Every word she spoke felt like a sharp arrow piercing the most tender and sensitive parts of her heart, leaving her both frightened and anxious.
Yet Qing Xi seemed unfazed by the tension, laughing again. The smile appeared somewhat eerie in the night: "Oh, Ms. Yuan, look at you scared; I was just joking! Who in Jinyang County doesn't know that you and Head Constable Chen are a match made in heaven? A talented man and a beautiful woman! As for me, a mere woman of the world, I wouldn't dare to reach so high!"
She tilted her face slightly upward, gazing at the night sky with a hint of regret in her eyes. "What a pity; I had planned to go stargazing at Qiutang Lake tonight. But looking at the sky, it seems it's not suitable for stargazing after all! If Ms. Yuan has nothing else to say, I'll take my leave!"
With that, she gracefully curtsied, each movement exuding just the right amount of elegance and charm as if deliberately showcasing herself to irritate Yuan Xinruan further.
Yuan Xinruan's anger flared even more; she gritted her teeth and suddenly grabbed Qing Xi's sleeve with enough force to make Qing Xi sway slightly. "You can't leave! At least tell me how you know that Brother Wensi likes eating Jade Pear Scrolls!"
Fire burned in Yuan Xinruan's eyes; her cheeks flushed with agitation as she breathed heavily, clearly infuriated.
"I not only know he likes eating Jade Pear Scrolls; I know much more about him than you do!"
Qing Xi turned around, her eyes seemingly covered with a layer of cold frost, and her voice grew icy. "When I shared life and death with him, you didn't even know where you were."
As she spoke, a strange flute melody suddenly echoed through the once-quiet alley. The tune was melodious and graceful, yet it carried an inexplicable eerie aura that reverberated in the stillness of the night, sending chills down one's spine.
Yuan Xinruan's heart, which had been startled by Qing Xi's words, felt as if it had been struck hard by something heavy. The long-suppressed feelings of unease, suspicion, restlessness, and jealousy surged within her at the sound of the seemingly calm and soothing flute.
Her face turned pale, and she instinctively covered her ears with her hands, her body trembling slightly. Fear and helplessness filled her gaze, as if she were trapped in a terrifying nightmare from which she could not escape.
"It’s Western Hypnosis!" Liu Zimu said with certainty, his brow furrowed and a hint of worry in his eyes.
He quickly moved to Yuan Xinruan's side, gently patting her shoulder in an attempt to soothe her emotions. "Whenever someone hears hypnotic commands while feeling unsettled, they can experience many illusions. In severe cases, it might even lead to a complete loss of sanity, causing them to act against their will."
Chen Wensi's expression grew exceptionally serious as he fixed his gaze on the faint candlelight within the cell. The flickering flame seemed to reflect his chaotic thoughts at that moment.
"Does the prince mean that Xinruan might have been influenced by the flute's sound and followed Qing Xi to kill her?" Chen Wensi's voice was low and hoarse, filled with doubt and unease.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Xinruan clutched Liu Zimu's hand as if it were a lifeline, her fingers turning white from the pressure.
The color that had just returned to her face drained away again, replaced by a pallor of terror and despair. "So... does this mean I really killed someone?" Her voice trembled violently, almost breaking into sobs as her body swayed unsteadily, as if she might collapse at any moment.
"I only said it’s possible; with your strength, you could barely manage to kill a fish," Liu Zimu said lightly as he took her small hand in his, giving it a gentle squeeze in an effort to calm her down. Yet concern and reluctance flickered in his eyes. "With those little arms and legs of yours, how could you possibly have the ability to kill someone?"
"Leave the investigation to me. You just focus on resting; after a good sleep, perhaps everything will become clear!" Chen Wensi said as he discreetly led Yuan Xinruan to a clean mat he had arranged for her. His gaze was gentle yet firm. He lightly patted her shoulder to encourage her to sit down and carefully tidied up her slightly disheveled hair while pointedly ignoring Liu Zimu's furious glare behind him.
Yuan Xinruan hesitated, her lips moving as if she wanted to say something more, but in the end, she obediently lay down fully clothed.
At the moment she closed her eyes, it seemed as if she could see the green silk ribbon she had untied from her dress fluttering before her, resembling a venomous snake that sent a chill through her heart. Unable to help herself, she reached out and grasped Chen Wensi's hand tightly, as if it were her only lifeline. "Brother Wensi, will you stay with me a little longer?" Yuan Xinruan's voice was weak and trembling, laced with a hint of pleading, her eyes glistening with unshed tears that threatened to spill over at any moment.
Chen Wensi leaned closer to her, his large hand gently brushing aside the bangs on her forehead, his touch as tender as if he were caressing a rare treasure.
"Don't worry, I'll leave after you fall asleep, okay?" Chen Wensi's voice was deep and gentle, filled with affection and care, his gaze brimming with love that brought an overwhelming sense of comfort.
"You silly girl, is it really necessary to act this way just because someone framed you for murder? This isn't like you at all! I can't stand it!" Liu Zimu scolded, though a subtle hint of disappointment flickered in his eyes.
With his arms crossed over his chest, he stood aside, watching the intimate exchange between Chen Wensi and Yuan Xinruan, feeling as if countless needles were piercing his heart, the pain almost unbearable.
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