One took a sip of soup, feeling a warmth spread through his stomach. He let out a sigh before speaking, "For Jiang Xian. Jiang Xian, that man, selfish yet independent, and utterly incapable. He poured a fortune into his private research institute. Madam Jiang, out of love for him, used various means to acquire funds, all of which she gave to Jiang Xian. In the end, it was all ruined by Jiang Xian.
Jiang Xian’s contact was Lin Zeyue. Later, Madam Jiang introduced Yan Xi to him. In short, all these events were uncovered by us layer by layer. The final truth was truly eye-opening, and my father’s death was incredibly unjust.
“As you heard at the banquet, your actions were discovered by the Excellency. Just as he was leading his men to arrest you, you decided to go all out and turn the Excellency into a vegetative state. That’s why the fake Excellency appeared later.”
One let out a cold, thin smile. Some things, even if justice was served, could never be undone.
“My condolences,” Jiang Nuan said softly.
“Pfft…” One couldn’t help but chuckle, looking at Jiang Nuan with gentle eyes. “Nuannuan, you really don’t know how to comfort people.”
Hearing this, Jiang Nuan couldn’t help but blush. She glanced at him briefly before lowering her head to continue eating.
Mu Jiuchen, however, gave One a deep look. He found One to be a bit unusual tonight.
After dinner, Jiang Nuan said, “Han Yixuan, I’ll be heading back. Tomorrow, I’ll analyze the toxins in the Excellency’s blood and develop an antidote as soon as possible.”
One was surprised by her calling him Han Yixuan.
Jiang Nuan understood his thoughts and said, “You are no longer in the Dark Night organization. I should have discarded your codename long ago. From now on, I will call you Han Yixuan.”
Jiang Nuan smiled gently, not dwelling on his concealment of her father’s affairs.
Everyone carried secrets, and Han Yixuan’s secret was the most painful one. How could she bear to blame him?
“Alright! Nuannuan.” It had been a long time since anyone had called him by that name.
Even he himself rarely heard it.
Jiang Nuan intended to leave, but then she paused and looked at him again. “Please arrange for me to meet Madam Jiang. There are unresolved matters in my heart.”
One said with a smile, “Nuannuan, you can ask me. Madam Jiang may not necessarily answer your questions.”
Jiang Nuan: “I still wish to meet her!”
“Alright! I’ll arrange it for you.” He said with a smile.
Jiang Nuan and Mu Jiuchen left the villa.
Upon returning home, Jiang Nuan picked up her clothes and went to bathe. Mu Jiuchen was right; her body was very weak now, and she easily got tired. She was feeling sleepy.
Mu Jiuchen, meanwhile, sat on the sofa and sent a message to Xiao Fan.
[Starting tomorrow, you will monitor Han Yixuan’s every move.]
Xiao Fan was startled by the message.
[Sir, are you sure it’s Han Yixuan, not Han Yifan?]
Mu Jiuchen’s handsome face darkened, his deep eyes filled with inscrutability.
He replied: [You read that correctly. The person I’m asking you to monitor is Han Yixuan.]
Mu Jiuchen thought about what had happened that night, and many questions still lingered in his mind.
For example, since Han Yixuan knew so much, why did he still ask Nuannuan to be the Excellency’s secretary?
Or was he overthinking things?
But suspicion wasn’t an illness; it was vigilance.
So, was the One he saw tonight truly Han Yixuan?
He always felt that something was not quite right about tonight’s events.
Xiao Fan: [Understood, Sir!]
Mu Jiuchen put down his phone, went to get clothes, and headed to the outdoor bathroom to shower.
Jiang Nuan lay in the bathtub, closing her eyes. The water, infused with essential oils, exuded a faint fragrance.
Her beautiful face was serene.
What Mu Jiuchen could think of, she could also think of.
That’s why, before leaving, she had asked him to arrange for her to meet Madam Jiang.
She felt drowsy, but sleeping here was dangerous. She slowly opened her eyes, looking at the white foam in the bathtub. She gently stirred it a few times, sat up, and began to massage her body.
She exhaled a sigh of comfort. There were many things waiting for her to do.
She couldn’t properly recuperate her body yet.
Half an hour later, Jiang Nuan emerged to find Mu Jiuchen, who had already bathed, waiting for her outside the bathroom.
He was only wrapped in a white bath towel, revealing his chiseled abdominal muscles. A dazzling smile played on his sensual lips.
The smile was a little mischievous, with a gentle ripple across his brow. His tender eyes were like the pure moon in the night sky.
Jiang Nuan smiled and moved closer to his body, which exuded the fresh scent of shower gel. She met his gaze quietly, her fair hand caressing his perfectly sculpted features, a playful smile on her lips. “Husband, are you using your majestic physique to seduce me?”
Mu Jiuchen looked at his proactive wife, his eyes slightly hazy, his mind going blank. His voice was husky, “Wife, have you taken the bait?”
Jiang Nuan leaned closer with a shallow smile, her warm breath misting his jawline.
Mu Jiuchen’s body trembled uncontrollably. He lifted her, looking at her pale face, a dark shadow quickly flashing in his eyes.
“Wife, let’s go to bed.”
“Mmm!” Jiang Nuan firmly met his lips, giving him her answer.
Tonight, he made her heart flutter.
Her kiss was assertive. Mu Jiuchen’s thoughts abruptly ceased as he quickened his pace…
…
At Han Yixuan’s home!
Han Yixuan was tied spread-eagle on the bed.
He stared at an exact replica of himself appearing before him.
His eyes burned with intense anger.
“Han Yifan, look at the mess you’ve made! Do you know what you’ve done? You’ve ruined all my plans. I haven’t even figured out the cause of my father’s death, and your actions tonight have completely destroyed my path to the truth,” Han Yixuan roared in fury.
Han Yifan slowly peeled off the mask on his face, a thin layer like cicada wings. He was struggling slightly with the removal.
He looked at his cousin with amusement in his eyes. “Brother, your methods are too slow. I can’t wait.”
“Han Yifan, what exactly do you want? Do you know that your evidence might not be enough to convict Madam Jiang? If she’s released, she will seek revenge on Jiang Nuan, Mu Jiuchen, and me with a vengeance.”
“Hmph!” Han Yifan threw the mask in his hand onto the ground, looking at him coldly. “Brother, you’re truly a fool. Do you think by investigating slowly, you’ll find the cause of your father’s death? Your father was a pawn in their hands. His death wasn’t unjust. He knew the danger but still chose to sacrifice himself for the country. That can only be blamed on his own stupidity.”
Han Yifan’s lips curved coldly, and he turned away indifferently.
He had already thoroughly investigated those matters in secret. His cousin was incredibly foolish, and he truly couldn’t wait any longer. He also didn’t want Jiang Nuan to become a secretary.
Madam Jiang was ruthless and wicked; once she discovered Jiang Nuan’s intentions, Jiang Nuan would meet a terrible end.
Even if Jiang Nuan was very capable, she couldn’t escape Madam Jiang’s ruthlessness.
It was better to act decisively and send Madam Jiang to prison while this good opportunity presented itself.
Han Yixuan watched Han Yifan leave in anger and roared, “Yifan, where are you going? Let me go first.”