Chapter 1436: Chapter 1431: Zuiying, be gentle

Su Yingxue was also certainly determined to find Su Miaoyan, so she stared coldly at Feng Ling, “Step aside.”

Feng Ling remembered Mu Qianya was inside, accompanied by Su Miaoyan, the room was only so large, and it would certainly reveal their presence upon search. She blocked Su Yingxue’s path in a panicked manner, “Empress, Your Majesty, this is my Young Miss’s room. My Young Miss is just a guest of the Xiao family.”

Her implication was that Su Yingxue should not search a guest’s dwelling.

Su Yingxue slowly said, “The guest’s dwelling is also part of Qilin Garden, isn’t it? My sister has a lively nature; she must have wandered through the entire Qilin Garden leaving traces behind. Hence, both Auntie and I also wish to check.”

Madam Yin promptly chimed in, “Yes! My Miaoyan is very mischievous and leaves marks everywhere she goes. She certainly must have played in this courtyard. I’m so anxious for my daughter; I hope for your understanding.”

With Madam Yin and Su Yingxue, one being the empress and the other speaking so tactfully, no one could refuse them.

Feng Ling was on the verge of tears; she truly couldn’t stop them and didn’t dare to try.

But only then did she realize, she had been staying here with Young Miss every day; how could the place withstand a search? Where could there be a space to hide a person?

Under that bed board, it was indeed empty, but would Su Yingxue not lift the bed board?

Feng Ling trembled, on the brink of crying out, “Empress, Your Majesty, my Young Miss is unwell and cannot welcome you. It would offend you! I implore you, forgive my Young Miss for not being able to greet you, please allow her to rest properly.”

Madam Yin was put in a difficult position. They were followed by a large group of palace guards, and indeed, it was somewhat inconvenient and hard to justify bursting into a Miss’s bedroom.

If the people found out, they would certainly say Su Yingxue was arrogantly helping her natal family, displaying disrespect, and lacking the grace of an empress.

Seeing that Su Yingxue was hesitant because of Madam Yin, Feng Ling exhaled a tiny sigh of relief. Thankfully, saying her Young Miss was unwell was still a decent excuse; they wouldn’t force their way in.

Unexpectedly, after Su Yingxue hesitated for a moment, she turned and said, “You all leave; don’t tarnish this Miss’s reputation.”

The palace guards behind her immediately formed neat rows and solemnly departed, standing guard outside the courtyard.

Feng Ling swallowed hard.

She had a bad feeling.

Su Yingxue, accompanied only by Madam Yin, moved forward, still justifying herself, “A daughter’s illness indeed must not allow invading her boudoir; however, both Auntie and I are women. We will certainly not tarnish the reputation of a young lady. My medical skills are quite decent; I can check on this Young Miss to see if her inconvenience in leaving the room is due to some women’s ailment, and properly treat her.”

Madam Yin was overjoyed and immediately cooperated with Su Yingxue, “Yes, the Empress’s medical expertise is unmatched in the world. Diagnosing this Young Miss is indeed her fortune. I imagine your Young Miss wouldn’t blame us for the intrusion.”

Feng Ling immediately fell to her knees with a thump, “Young Miss wouldn’t dare! Young Miss wouldn’t dare… to trouble the Empress, Your Majesty, of such noble merit!”

To be diagnosed by Su Yingxue was indeed a privilege in life!

But if now… Feng Ling didn’t dare to think further, she was about to rush forward and cling to Su Yingxue’s legs to stop her.

However, Su Yingxue moved ahead of her. Before she could cling to her, Su Yingxue stepped over the threshold and entered the room, with Madam Yin following closely.

“Empress, Your Majesty! The Empress, Your Majesty, cannot enter!” Feng Ling panicked, but as she followed them into the room, she saw Su Yingxue and Madam Yin suddenly stop walking.

In the spacious room, an awkward atmosphere instantly pervaded.

Su Yingxue and Madam Yin, with complex expressions.

Directly opposite them was the sleeping area, but the shadows of two people entwined on this white jade screen left them at a loss whether to advance or retreat.

Madam Yin reacted, her face flushing red as she pointed ahead, “This… This couldn’t possibly be…” Miaoyan with a man?

Inside, it seemed they were startled by their arrival, squealing softly, “Who’s there!”

“Ah… be gentle…”

Her voice was soft and enchanting, dripping with seduction that made one’s body go weak at the mere sound.

“Ah! That hurts!”

Mu Qianya had been faking it before, but now the pain was real, so intense that tears emerged, swirling at the corner of her eyes before sliding down. She couldn’t help but glare at Shadowchaser, “Are you trying to strangle me?”

Her waist was on the verge of breaking!

What kind of man was this rough? Even if they were engaging in amorous activities by mutual consent, he should have known to be gentle and cherish her.

Was he made of iron? His grip had nearly snapped her waist!

Shadowchaser said nothing, his eyes calm and unwavering, “What you need to do.”

His voice carried a chill, muffled as it spread out. Although Su Yingxue couldn’t make out what he was saying, she could sense that there was indeed a man in the room with formidable martial arts skills.

Mu Qianya bore the pain and feigned panic, “Who is there? Get out of my room this instant!”

“Feng Ling! What are you doing!”

Feng Ling jolted at Mu Qianya’s scolding, “Miss… Miss, it’s the empress, I couldn’t stop her!”

Her eyes uncontrollably darted inside, filled with worry, as if her eyeballs would shatter from shock.

Oh heavens!

The reputation of the Miss!

If this got out, the head of the Mu family would surely have her head!

Su Yingxue hesitated for a moment, “It is my intrusion that was abrupt.”

The people inside seemed supremely surprised, falling to their knees and kowtowing in a flurry, their voices mingled with the tender trembling of post-intimacy, “We deserve death! It’s just… at this moment, we are too embarrassed to face you, empress! Please forgive us! We…”

And then, all that followed were the sounds of the woman’s panicked crying and sobbing.

Su Yingxue and Madam Yin exchanged glances, and both shook their heads as they walked out.

Walking through the courtyard, Madam Yin was filled with disappointment, “Could it be that Xiao Yu didn’t hide Miaoyan in the Qilin Garden? In this vast Jiang Du City, where should I look for Miaoyan?”

“Xiao Yu is too vigilant; he likely moved her as soon as Auntie saw Miaoyan…” Su Yingxue speculated but suddenly realized, “No!”

There was something fishy about that Miss from the Mu family!

Su Yingxue grabbed Madam Yin and they hurried back, not through the main entrance, but to a window instead. She drew out two silver needles and deftly fiddled with the window.

Madam Yin clutched her handkerchief tightly, “Your Majesty, are you going to…”

Pry open the window to see what?

Realization dawned on Madam Yin, “Your Majesty suspects something off with that Miss Mu? She shouldn’t be having an illicit affair here so brazenly!”

Su Yingxue spoke softly, “Auntie, keep your voice down, don’t startle them.”

Madam Yin held her breath and watched carefully behind Su Yingxue.

Su Yingxue opened a slender gap in the window, peering inside with scrutiny; the opulent bedroom, the pear-wood bed with intricate carvings beneath, a flurry of scattered garments, but on the bed…

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