On the second day, Mu Chenyan was suddenly struck by an intense pain that was similar to if one attempted to run 5000 meters without training. Her body that was already lethargic became even more exhausted because of this.

When Old Mistress called everyone to Upper Mansion in the afternoon for lunch, Mu Chenyan lay on the bed without any intention to move. There were one thousand excuses she could use to decline the invitation, but she was too afraid to use them.

She would never allow the entire Yuan Family to make fun of her for excessively indulging in physical pleasures!

Mu Chenyan crawled up and applied some light makeup on her face. Next, she picked out a festive looking light pink knitted dress from her closet.

There were several small diamonds that glimmered on the translucent piece of gauze that covered her chest, making it extravagant yet sufficiently modest at the same time.

She wore a trendy beige cashmere coat over of her dress and walked downstairs in a pair of stilettos.

Yuan Xuan was waiting in the hall. When he saw that she had made some effort to dress up, his heart was filled with joy. A smile unconsciously appeared on his mouth before he reached out and pulled her into his arms before quietly praising her, “So beautiful!”

Mu Chenyan’s cheeks turned slightly red while she remained silent.

Yuan Xuan had not seen her head to Upper Mansion although the Spring Festival was tomorrow. By coming, she could prevent Old Mistress from seizing the opportunity to ridicule her. Not only was she being very courteous, but she was also simultaneously making Old Mistress happy.

“You might see Ruoxin’s mother in a while. She’s slightly insane but you shouldn’t be afraid.”

Yuan Xuan specifically mentioned this because he had already seen that woman yesterday. She appeared well-behaved, but if she saw the important young ladies like Ruoxin, Yuan Tian, and Chenyan who had dressed up beautifully, she might behave abnormally and yell, “Xiner… Xiner…”

He had informed her about this because he was worried that Chenyan would be frightened if she had to witness this.

Mu Chenyan bitterly smiled to herself. A previous “suspect” like herself was about to meet the victim’s mother. Although the other party was slightly insane, she still felt a bit awkward about it.

“Is that true that Zhao Yanni had previously been an astonishing beauty?” Mu Chenyan quietly asked.

“Yes, Qinger and Ruoxin inherited their good looks from their mother. However, you don’t have to worry because she’s already insane, so she doesn’t remember the exact details of the incident that happened that year.” Yuan Xuan consoled her.

Mu Chenyan smiled faintly and replied, “The court has already ruled me innocent so I don’t have anything to worry about. My heart was merely filled with sympathy when I thought of how a healthy person had become insane.”

“She had taken one wrong turn and ended up going the wrong way. When she was in City C, her next husband was a gambler that nearly sold her and her daughter on the black market. After the incident with Qinger happened, it was only natural for her to fall into a dark place. At the time, Yan Jun had gone to probe into her.” Yuan Xuan briefly mentioned the situation the fact that Yan Jun had gone investigate the mother.

Mu Chenyan was shocked. Could it be that Yuan Xuan had suspected the mother and daughter of the Zhao clan?

She had clearly witnessed how Yuan Xuan had spoiled and showed extraordinary tolerance toward Shu Qinger. Conversely, Yuan Xuan had always only maintained a necessary amount of courtesy and distance with Zhao Ruoxin. This was the main reason why Mu Chenyan had never directly clashed with Zhao Ruoxin.

“Chenyan, I owe Qinger a favor that I can never fully repay…” It seemed as though Yuan Xuan had sensed Mu Chenyan’s concern. He suddenly embraced Mu Chenyan and spoke to her in a gentle tone.

“Could you tell me what that favor is?” Mu Chenyan held her breath before she finally decided to ask. Him being so tight-lipped about this only made her want to know the details of his secret even more.

It was impossible to act like she did not care. Previously, Shu Qinger was like a cinnabar mole on Yuan Xuan’s forehead – something that would always be there because it was eternally hidden from the moonlight…

“Chenyan, I would have told you long ago if I could say! There are some things that you’re much better off not knowing. I’ve done many things, but my only wish is for your heart to know peace.”

A hint of reluctance flashed across Yuan Xuan’s dark almond-shaped eyes as he spoke.

For some reason, a spark of hope flashed in Mu Chenyan’s heart. Her voice quivered as she asked, “Then Qinger’s baby…”

“Wasn’t mine!” Yuan Xuan firmly said. When he fixed his gaze on Mu Chenyan, his eyes were unbelievably calm.