Mu Anxiao watched Ouyang Ye’s retreating back, and then thought of Zhao Xiang. Her heart was in utter disarray. At this moment, she could only pray… that Feng Qishi would not appear. Only then… could Ouyang Ye’s scheme fail.
Thinking this, she glanced sideways behind her and followed Ouyang Ye.
In the blink of an eye, Mu Anxiao entered the General’s mansion with Ouyang Ye. To her surprise, the layout of the place had not changed at all. There were no red lanterns hanging around, nor any arrangements of servants in a chaotic state.
Seeing this, Mu Anxiao couldn’t help but reveal a look of confusion.
At the same time, Ouyang Ye’s gaze fell precisely on Mu Anxiao’s face. “Surprised, aren’t you?”
Hearing this, Mu Anxiao stiffened, looked up at Ouyang Ye, and remained silent.
Ouyang Ye frowned. “Do you really not want to talk to me?”
“What is there for me to say to you?” Mu Anxiao said coldly, glancing around again. “Where are they?” She looked back at Ouyang Ye.
“They are all where they should be. Speaking of which,” Ouyang Ye glanced at Mu Anxiao’s face, “aren’t you curious why no one is here?”
“Curious, but will you tell me why?” Mu Anxiao countered.
Ouyang Ye smiled.
Seeing this, Mu Anxiao rolled her eyes at Ouyang Ye. “Since the coachman has been found, your scheme…” She suppressed her inner displeasure. “Your scheme is almost successful. There’s nothing more for me to do here, can I go rest now?”
“Are you an immortal?” Ouyang Ye suddenly said.
Mu Anxiao was jolted by Ouyang Ye’s remark and lost her train of thought. Swallowing, she suddenly had a bad premonition. “Why would you say that?” She unconsciously took a step back.
“I just thought of it. Also,” Ouyang Ye said with a sincere expression, “I need your help with something right now.”
“What is it?” Mu Anxiao asked verbally, but she had no intention of helping him.
In other words, who couldn’t put on an act?
“You’ll really help?” Ouyang Ye was surprised by Mu Anxiao’s reaction.
Mu Anxiao hadn’t expected Ouyang Ye to be so foolish as to ask directly like this. Looking at him, the corner of her mouth turned up, and she deliberately piqued his interest. “If I have the ability to do it, I will. If I don’t, then you’ll have to figure it out yourself.”
“You’re that kind?” Ouyang Ye couldn’t believe it.
This was exactly the kind of question Mu Anxiao wanted Ouyang Ye to ask. At this moment, she had shifted from being passive to being proactive. “I’m naturally kind. It’s within my ability,” she said, raising an eyebrow. “Tell me, what help do you need?”
“Bing’er.” Ouyang Ye was concise and clear.
Mu Anxiao had guessed that this matter was definitely related to Bing’er. Because she remembered… Bing’er was the first girl Ouyang Ye had chosen to be Feng Qishi’s ‘other half’. It was only later, due to her appearance, that Ouyang Ye had no choice but to definitively make Gu Yan the other half of Feng Qishi.
Before this, Mu Anxiao had been worried that Ouyang Ye would lock onto Bing’er again, which was why she had asked Jia and Lou Yi to protect her.
Who would have thought… that after going in a circle, it would lead back here.
Regarding this, Mu Anxiao couldn’t help but feel nervous. However, since Ouyang Ye was willing to let her help, it meant she had an opportunity to sabotage him. Thinking this, as long as she succeeded, Ouyang Ye’s plan would be doomed to fail.
Thinking thus, she abandoned her perfunctory attitude and became serious. “What happened to Bing’er?” she asked.
“Bing’er’s body is very suitable for Gu Yan.”
“What do you mean?” Mu Anxiao realized the seriousness of the situation.
“I just went to see her. She’s dying. You…”
“You want me to use magic to maintain her vital signs, and then let Gu Yan use her body,” Mu Anxiao said, snorting softly. “Ouyang Ye, what are you thinking? She’s just a child. The Immortal Binding regulation states that only adults can get married. How old is she?”
“You…”
“Let’s not talk about Bing’er’s age first,” Mu Anxiao interrupted, deliberately including Ouyang Ye. “Just you, if you really do this, the Immortal Binding will definitely target you immediately. Also, Yin Chai, are you sure you can manage it?”
“Are you concerned about me?” Ouyang Ye was surprised.
Mu Anxiao’s gaze flickered, but in order to undermine his plan, she continued to feign worry. “Yes, I am concerned about you. If something happens to you, it will be of no benefit to me.”
“What happens to me has nothing to do with you, does it?”
“How could it not? My original intention was to find a destined female for Shen Fengzi… no, for Feng Qishi. Now that it’s about to happen, if something happens to you, then my plan will be completely in vain.”
“This is your true thought,” Ouyang Ye said faintly.
Mu Anxiao’s new plan was rekindled at this moment.
Therefore, she said firmly, “Yes, this is my thought. Speaking of which,” she narrowed her eyes, “haven’t I said something similar to you before?”
“You…” With a single word, Ouyang Ye recalled all the words Mu Anxiao had said to him and exclaimed in shock, “You’re serious.”
“Of course. Don’t tell me,” Mu Anxiao frowned, “you’ve never believed me.”
“I…”
“It’s okay, I didn’t believe you before either. Now, you and I,” Mu Anxiao pointed to herself, then to Ouyang Ye, “are even.”
“You mean you’re letting go of past grievances,” Ouyang Ye said in a low voice.
Mu Anxiao nodded. “Yes, letting go of past grievances. Come to think of it, we can still be friends, because,” she smiled, “I realized today that our original intentions are the same. You’ve really put in a lot of effort for Feng Qishi these days. Now you’re about to fulfill a major wish of mine. But then again, I still think it’s best for Feng Qishi to marry Gu Yan. If he marries Bing’er, the risk is too great.”
“You’re right.”
“Since you think I’m right, then… can you take me to see Bing’er?”
“If Bing’er is not needed, then you also…”
“If Bing’er dies, Yin Chai will come looking immediately, and by then, it will be a whole mess,” Mu Anxiao interrupted Ouyang Ye. xxs壹贰
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Ye hesitated and asked, “Can you save her?”
“I am an immortal, and recently, I’ve… secretly learned some skills from Feng Qishi. I think,” Mu Anxiao said with a dry laugh, “it should be possible.”
“Alright, but if she dies, it will all be your responsibility,” Ouyang Ye said intentionally.
Mu Anxiao chuckled dryly. “Then it’ll all be mine. Okay, you lead the way.”
Ouyang Ye smirked. “It’s a deal.” After saying that, he turned around.
As Ouyang Ye turned, Mu Anxiao’s face hardened. ‘He’s really cunning. I won’t let you succeed.’ Thinking this, she curled her lips and followed him.