Rebirth: I Became The Villain's Dark Moon Chapter 444: Such Arrogance - Novel Cool

Chapter 444: Such Arrogance

Chapter 444: Such Arrogance

There's a saying that those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly.

As an outsider, Meng Qianqian could be bolder in her speculations than Liu Qingyun.

Naturally, if it weren't for Lu Yuan's involvement with the Crown Prince's Mansion, Meng Qianqian wouldn't have suspected Prince Shen so quickly.

Liu Qingyun furrowed her brows in doubt, "It can't be..."

"In that case, leave this to me. I'll look into it. Are you staying at the Crown Prince's Mansion or going to Yu Zichuan's house?"

Liu Qingyun considered her current situation and said, "I'll stay at the Crown Prince's Mansion. It'll be easier to look out for each other."

Meng Qianqian pondered for a moment and said, "The lady at the Crown Prince's Mansion has close ties with the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion. They were found by Gongsun Yanming, and while I'm not afraid of a hundred possibilities, I fear the one that might happen."

Liu Qingyun asked, "Are you worried she'll cause trouble for me?"

Meng Qianqian nodded.

Liu Qingyun boasted, "Cause trouble for me? I'll make her suffer!"

Meng Qianqian coughed lightly, "Calm down, Your Highness."

Liu Qingyun opened Meng Qianqian's collar and took a look, "Where's your silk soft armor?"

Meng Qianqian replied, "Tan'er is wearing it. She's serving as a maid beside Wu You, and she needs the silk soft armor more than I do."

"You..."

Liu Qingyun understood her temperament and valued the safety of those around her more than her own life. "Do you have enough Gu worms with you? If not, I can give you some more."

Meng Qianqian smiled, "I have the silk Gu worm, it's enough. I'll keep it for myself."

The silk Gu worm was the king of all Gu worms, and one could withstand a hundred others. Although it wasn't suitable for attacking others, it provided sufficient protection.

Thinking of something, Liu Qingyun suddenly asked with concern, "The Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion is skilled in using poison to control people. Did they give you the same poison that's in Chang Le's body?"

Meng Qianqian curved her lips, "They did, but I have the silk Gu worm, so the poison is useless against me."

Liu Qingyun's expression relaxed, "Fortunately, the old man gave you the silk Gu worm."

Yes, she wasn't fighting alone.

In this life, she had many loving family members who provided her with the greatest protection.

What reason did she have to retreat? What reason to not live life to the fullest?

Meng Qianqian and Liu Qingyun chatted for an hour, sharing news about Liu Muyan and Shang Changle, as well as Chen Long's whereabouts with Ji Li and the Snake.

Knowing that everyone was safe and sound, both of them felt relieved.

"It's getting late, you should go back."

Liu Qingyun was free to come and go at the Crown Prince's Mansion, but as Yan Elder's disciple, Meng Qianqian might not have the same freedom.

"Mother, I'm leaving. Take care."

Meng Qianqian left.

The hunting falcon followed her and flew away as well.

Liu Qingyun realized belatedly and muttered, "That's my family's falcon, isn't it? I raised it, and now it's running off with someone else? Come back here! Spit out the meat I fed you!!!"

Hunting Falcon: ...

Not long after Meng Qianqian left the Crown Prince's Mansion, she encountered Tan'er, who was waiting for her on the way back to the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion.

"Tan'er!"

She approached, "Why are you here?"

Tan'er shook the candied hawthorn in her hand, "I came to buy candied hawthorn, passing by."

Meng Qianqian glanced at the carriage not far away, "Did Wu You bring you out?"

Tan'er pouted and nodded.

Meng Qianqian smiled, "Wu You is quite considerate."

"Sister, did you see the lady?"

"I did."

Meng Qianqian trusted Tan'er and shared their conversation with her.

Upon hearing that the Crown Prince might be Lu Yuan's biological father, Tan'er widened her eyes, even forgetting about the candied hawthorn, "So thrilling, so dramatic, so exciting!"

Meng Qianqian couldn't help but laugh, "We can't confirm it's Lu Zhaoyan yet. Back then, he was just an unfavored son who never left the Imperial City, and the incident happened at the border between Miaojiang and the Southwest."

Of course, it's possible that Lu Zhaoyan secretly went to the commoners' area."

Tan'er's eyes lit up with a green glow. "Sister, are you going to investigate Lu Zhaoyan?"

Meng Qianqian asked with a hint of amusement, "Do you have a way?"

Tan'er's head drooped. "Nope."

Then she asked, "Why not ask the Madam herself?"

Meng Qianqian sighed. "The Madam has her pride too."

Liu Qingyun had devoured and wiped out the man, turning to leave without a moment to spare, let alone actively seeking information.

Looking at the jade pendant in the painting, she said, "It shouldn't be too difficult to investigate."

She took Tan'er and got into the carriage, handing the painting to Shang Wuyou, "Is this the jade pendant of the Qin Prince's Mansion?"

Shang Wuyou replied indifferently, "How would I know? I'm not from the Qin Prince's Mansion."

Tan'er threatened, "If you don't talk, I'll kill you!"

Shang Wuyou glanced at Meng Qianqian, "You, a young lady, always fighting and killing, is that what she taught you?"

Meng Qianqian curved her lips slightly, "Wu You really cares about Tan'er."

Shang Wuyou turned his face away, "I don't!"

Tan'er grabbed Shang Wuyou's neck, "Are you going to talk or not?"

Meng Qianqian spoke softly, "Tan'er, he genuinely doesn't know."

Qianji Pavilion had always been hidden from the world, located in the Spirit Mountain.

And the Spirit Mountain was far from the Imperial City, with no open dealings between Qianji Pavilion and the Qin Prince's Mansion.

Tan'er let go and sat back next to Meng Qianqian, "I know, I'll go find someone who knows!"

Shang Wuyou humphed, "What can an outer disciple find out?"

Meng Qianqian smiled faintly, "Indeed, the status of an outer disciple is not as useful as that of the Young Pavilion Master."

Tan'er took the painting from Meng Qianqian's hand and slapped it in front of Shang Wuyou, saying with a domineering air, "Give it to me! Within a day, I want to know everything about this man!"

Shang Wuyou: "..."

After Meng Qianqian left, Liu Qingyun also planned to return to her courtyard.

She had only walked halfway when a well-dressed maid blocked her path. The maid bowed respectfully and said softly, "Madam, my Madam invites you."

Liu Qingyun was always soft-hearted towards those who showed respect, so she asked, "Who is your Madam?"

Hui Zhi smiled and said, "The mother of Jian Junwang."

A "rival" in love, Liu Qingyun had no interest in competing with other women for a man. Just as she was about to refuse, she suddenly remembered that this mother and son had been sent to the Imperial City by Qianji Pavilion.

Perhaps they were birds of a feather.

With this thought, Liu Qingyun's expression towards the seemingly respectful maid turned cold.

"I'm tired and can't walk anymore. Why don't you invite your Madam to my courtyard instead?"

"This..."

Hui Zhi hesitated.

Liu Qingyun spoke ambiguously, "Or is it that your Madam's status is higher than mine, and if she wants to see me, I must go?"

Hui Zhi smiled and said, "My Madam entered the mansion before you, and according to the rules, her status is indeed higher."

Liu Qingyun raised an eyebrow, "So, I have to go whether I like it or not?"

Hui Zhi's smile remained unchanged, "There is no Crown Princess in the mansion. The only woman who has been personally granted a title by His Majesty is my Madam. Although you are also addressed as Madam out of respect, my Madam is officially registered in the Imperial Household Department, with a status equivalent to a concubine, just below the Crown Princess. Everyone, including you, should serve her tea and pay respects."

One vote for you, one vote for me, a slap in the face is never late!

(End of Chapter)

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