The Return of the Seventh Young Lady-Chapter 108 - 107

Chapter 107

Seeing Mu Qingxuan’s firm refusal, the shadow guard’s eyelid twitched slightly. He then decided to repeat the same sentence again, hoping to get her to follow him upstairs to meet his master as ordered. However, after he finished speaking, the young woman remained steadfast in her refusal.

"It must indeed be a misunderstanding. Since it is a misunderstanding, I will have to return and ask my father at the manor."

Mu Qingxuan sighed and turned to head back to the carriage. Suddenly, a deep voice called out from behind her.

"Eldest Young Miss, don’t be in such a hurry to leave..."

The moment Mu Qingxuan heard this voice, she immediately recognized its owner. A faint smile appeared at the corner of her lips, and her peach blossom eyes sparkled with an odd glint.

Finally, the big fish took the bait!

She lowered her eyes to hide her cold expression and then turned around to face the newcomer, feigning surprise.

"Your Highness...I pay my respects to you."

"No need for formalities,"

Shin Wang quickly responded, nodding. "Earlier, it was indeed the Headmaster who made the appointment with you. However, after a brief conversation, the Headmaster suddenly had an upset stomach. Therefore, Ben Wang has come to speak with you on his behalf."

An upset stomach?

What a ridiculous excuse!

Mu Qingxuan inwardly smiled mockingly at his absurd explanation, but her face showed concern. "How is the Headmaster? Is it serious?"

"Not too serious. He should be fine after three days of rest,"

Shin Wang replied with a gentle smile. His dark eyes gazed intently at her beautiful face, which still radiated beauty despite her worried frown.

"That’s good to hear," Mu Qingxuan sighed in relief.

"Now that the misunderstanding is cleared up, let’s go upstairs to continue our discussion," Shin Wang said, turning to lead the way upstairs without giving her a chance to refuse.

Mu Qingxuan did not feel anxious at all. She simply followed him up at a leisurely pace, amidst the curious gazes of the onlookers.

After Mu Qingxuan followed Shin Wang up to the private room he had reserved, she stopped by the window, glancing at the people below who were still discussing the recent events as if she was idly admiring the scenery. A hint of satisfaction flashed through her peach blossom eyes before she walked over and sat down on the chair opposite Shin Wang.

"Ben Wang’s men must have startled you earlier, Eldest Young Miss,"

Shin Wang said playfully, his eyes filled with warmth and gentleness, much like a courteous gentleman. If Mu Qingxuan hadn’t already seen his true nature, she might have been fooled into thinking he was the number one dream man that all women adored.

"It was just a small misunderstanding,"

Mu Qingxuan replied nonchalantly. Although she maintained a faint smile on her face, a closer look would reveal that the smile never reached her eyes.

Since she had already achieved her goal, she had no interest in continuing the conversation with her enemy. Just hearing his voice made her feel nauseated.

However, Shin Wang, momentarily captivated by the young woman’s beauty, failed to notice the subtle changes in her demeanor. The faint fragrance from her body occasionally wafted into his nose, making him feel enchanted for a long while.

"Ben Wang assumes you haven’t had anything to eat yet, Eldest Young Miss. Let’s start with the meal,"

With that, he nodded to the shadow guard. Soon, the door was opened to allow the restaurant staff to bring in trays of food and arrange various dishes on the table. Once the food was set, they left the room, leaving the two of them alone.

Mu Qingxuan glanced at the food on the table, her eyes momentarily flashing with coldness, unnoticed by the man in front of her.

"...I actually had dinner with my sister earlier. Please, feel free to eat, Your Highness."

"Oh, is that so?"

Shin Wang replied, his voice drawn out as he smiled slyly. He picked up a piece of fish with his chopsticks and placed it in her bowl.

"But since I’ve already ordered so much food, you should at least try a little, Eldest Young Miss."

Mu Qingxuan looked at the piece of fish in her bowl, then raised her eyes to glance at him briefly. Seeing his fake smile made her stomach immediately churn. She quickly lowered her gaze to avoid looking at his repulsive face any longer.

"Eldest Young Miss?"

Shin Wang called softly when he saw her remain indifferent to the fish he had placed in her bowl.

"I apologize, Your Highness. I suddenly felt unwell. It was quite impolite of me..."

Mu Qingxuan said with a faint smile, her beautiful face turning to look out the window as if waiting. Her task was complete now, and she only had to wait for her eldest brother to come and fetch her.

"Where are you feeling unwell? Should Ben Wang summons a doctor to check on you?" Shin Wang frowned slightly, trying to discern any signs of discomfort in the woman before him.

"I just feel a bit dizzy, Your Highness. Please don’t worry,"

Mu Qingxuan replied with a polite smile. She raised a delicate hand to support her head, lowered her face and closed her eyes, appearing as if she truly had a dizziness.

Whether she was dizzy or not, only she knew!

If feigning dizziness could save her from having to see her enemy’s face and converse with him, then she’d rather pretend to be dizzy...

As Mu Qingxuan pretended to feel dizzy, she suddenly felt a weight near her temple. When she looked up, she saw that Shin Wang, who had been sitting across from her moments ago, was now standing beside her, massaging her temples as if trying to make her feel better.

Mu Qingxuan immediately stood up and quickly retreated to the window, her peach blossom eyes widening in shock before turning steely. A wave of nausea surged up her throat, and she could hardly suppress it.

Disgusting!

This man was utterly disgusting!

She hadn’t expected that Shin Wang would take advantage of her unguarded moment to take advantage of her!

Completely uncourteous!

Shin Wang hadn’t anticipated such a reaction from her and was slightly taken aback. When he met her fierce gaze, he felt a moment of panic, but outwardly he remained calm and composed.

"Eldest Young Miss, please don’t misunderstand. Ben Wang was only trying to help,"

He said warmly, his face showing sincere concern as if to convey that the incident was a misunderstanding. Deep down, however, he regretted not having the chance to savor the brief contact. Had he stayed in that position longer, he would have felt greatly content.

"N...no, it’s fine, Your Highness."

Mu Qingxuan forced herself to suppress her nausea. She couldn’t afford to ruin today’s plan. If she could endure just a bit longer, everything would eventually pass.

She just needed to wait until her brother came to get her...

Once she managed to calm her emotions, Mu Qingxuan smiled as if she wasn’t bothered by what had happened. "The air here is quite nice. I think I’ll stand here and enjoy the breeze for a while. It might help alleviate my dizziness."

"Very well," Shin Wang nodded and returned to his seat.

Although he regretted not being able to remain close to the enchanting woman longer, the memory of her startled yet fierce gaze—like a kitten puffing up and hissing at him—brought a mysterious smile to the corners of his mouth.

No matter what, this woman would not escape his grasp. Why rushed to intimidate her?

It was better to slowly cultivate their relationship, allowing it to blossom...

Mu Qingxuan, standing by the window and looking out, didn’t notice the mysterious smile on the man’s face behind her. She was merely praying that her brother would arrive according to the plan soon.

Meanwhile, the events that had transpired in the room were observed by someone sitting in a private room of the restaurant opposite them. Neither Mu Qingxuan nor Shin Wang, who were in Feng Yi Restaurant, was aware of this.

Chen Feng Yue, dressed in deep purple robes, was sipping tea in his room, his gaze fixed on the restrained expression of the woman by the opposite window. He then looked at the man sitting adjacent to hers inside the room with a deep, cold gaze.

The atmosphere in his room suddenly turned icy, causing the shadow guards hiding in the darkness to silently wipe away their sweat. They feared their master might lose his temper...

Crash!

The teacup in Chen Feng Yue’s hand was quickly shattered into pieces, followed by his cold, commanding voice that sent chills down the listeners’ spines.

"Set the place on fire."

"F...fire?"

The shadow guards looked at each other in confusion. "Where do you wish us to set a fire, Your Majesty?"

"Set the place on fire and bring the woman here," Chen Feng Yue replied firmly, his sharp eyes glinting with a chilling light.

"......"

One of the shadow guards, not understanding, wanted to ask further but was stopped by a fellow guard who elbowed him in the ribs and quickly dragged him outside.

"I haven’t asked His Majesty yet where we should set the fire. How are we supposed to get the woman out by setting a fire?" The first guard questioned his companion with a puzzled look.

"You fool! His Majesty means to set the fire at the Feng Yi Restaurant!" The other guard replied with an annoyed tone, frustrated by his companion’s ignorance.

"Setting a fire in a restaurant? Surely not..."

"Do you think he wants us to set fire to your house!? His Majesty wants us to create chaos and then use that to extract Eldest Young Miss Mu."

"So that’s it..."

After the two men understood their master’s orders, they split up to execute the plan they had discussed just now. One of them was tasked with secretly setting fire to the kitchen of Feng Yi Restaurant to draw everyone’s attention, while the other was responsible for escorting the eldest young miss of the Mu family out during the ensuing chaos.

Before long, the plan began to unfold. The lively atmosphere of Feng Yi Restaurant suddenly turned chaotic as soon as people shouted that there was a fire. Guests scrambled to escape, fleeing the restaurant in a panic.

"Fire!"

"There’s a fire! Quick, help put it out!"

The shouts and the sound of frantic footsteps created a deafening uproar. Even Shin Wang and Mu Qingxuan, who were upstairs, turned their attention to the commotion below.

"Go and see what’s happening,"

Shin Wang commanded his shadow guard in a stern voice. The shadow swiftly disappeared from the corner of the room, with the eyes of the two people in the room following his departure.

Mu Qingxuan turned her gaze back to the scene outside Feng Yi Restaurant. She saw a large number of people pouring out of the restaurant, their faces filled with panic. As she listened carefully, she overheard that there was a fire inside the restaurant.

A fire?

If there really was a fire, why couldn’t she smell any smoke?

She glanced around, searching for clues. Her mind began to consider the possibility that this chaos might have been deliberately caused by someone...

"Your Highness, there’s a fire in the kitchen,"

The shadow guard returned to report. Seeing the displeased expression on Shin Wang’s face, he lowered his head and explained further, "The stove in the kitchen caught fire. The flames are difficult to extinguish, so the cooks ran outside to fetch water, causing panic among the guests."

"Then go put out the fire and don’t let it spread,"

Shin Wang ordered in an even tone, a slight hint of anger in his eyes. The good mood was utterly ruined, leaving him quite irritable.

"Since there’s a commotion, let Ben Wang escorts you back to the manor."

"No need, Your Highness," Mu Qingxuan quickly refused, then added, "I wouldn’t dare trouble Your Highness any further. My brother will be here to pick me up soon, so I’ll take my leave."

"But Ben Wang doesn’t see your brother here yet..."

Before Shin Wang could finish, a man dressed in black appeared beside Mu Qingxuan, bowing respectfully. "Miss, Young Master has sent me to escort you back."

Mu Qingxuan turned to look at the newcomer with surprise. When she inspected his face, it was unfamiliar. Despite her suspicions, she did not show any emotion.

It must be someone sent by my eldest brother...

“My brother sent someone to pick me up. I must take my leave now, Your Highness.” Mu Qingxuan quickly took the opportunity to bid farewell and turned to follow the person she believed her brother had sent downstairs.

Once they both reached the ground floor, the man in black led her out through the back of the restaurant. Noticing Mu Qingxuan’s cold expression, he hurriedly explained,

“There’s no need to worry, Eldest Young Miss. Young Master did indeed send me to fetch you.”

As for who that young master might be, that’s another story...

Mu Qingxuan locked eyes with the man briefly before nodding to signal him to continue leading the way. Earlier, she had followed him to evade Shin Wang. However, during the descent from the upper floor, she had detected some inconsistencies.

Her brother had promised to personally come and pick her up. Given his nature, he would never send someone else in his place. Moreover, this man was neither a shadow guard sent by her brother or Ying’er to protect her, nor was he a familiar face from her brother’s entourage. Hence, it was highly likely that he was not her brother’s man.

However, if this person intended to harm her, judging by how he had suddenly appeared earlier, he must possess extraordinary martial skills. In that case, even if she tried to escape, it would be difficult.

She decided to follow him for now to see who wanted to meet her...

The two walked through the alleys, making their way round to the back entrance of another restaurant across the street. When the young woman was led into a private room on the upper floor of the said restaurant, the figure in purple robes became clear in her peach blossom eyes.

“Are...you so free that you’ve resorted to acting like a rebel, setting fires and kidnapping people?”

Mu Qingxuan teased playfully. Upon recognizing the person before her, the tension in her heart dissipated completely, and a relaxed smile unconsciously formed at the corners of her mouth.

“If it weren’t for your brother being delayed by work, would I have to act like a thief?”

Chen Feng Yue responded nonchalantly, his previously cold, sharp eyes softening unknowingly.

“Oh...” Mu Qingxuan replied with a long drawl, “So that’s how it is.”

“Tonight, your brother has urgent matters and won’t be able to pick you up quickly. You should have something to eat while you wait.” As soon as Chen Feng Yue finished speaking, the door opened, and various dishes were brought in and placed on the table.

Mu Qingxuan glanced at the food before her and then picked up a pair of chopsticks to eat without hesitation. Since the other party had said her brother would be late, and she was starting to feel hungry, she decided not to refuse his hospitality.

“Aren’t you going to eat, Your Majesty?”

She asked, turning to the young man in curiosity just as she was about to pick up some food from the plate.

"Of course, I will eat. Did you think I would let you enjoy the feast alone?"

Chen Feng Yue replied with a smile. Then, the two began eating together in a relaxed atmosphere, a stark contrast to the tension from moments before.

Unbeknownst to them, the trust and comfort they felt with each other began to spread and encompass their hearts, becoming a deep-seated habit. It was like a seed that started to grow more each day...

Meanwhile, on Shin Wang’s side, after letting the beautiful woman slip from his grasp, he followed his shadow guard to inspect the scene of the fire. When he discovered that the cause of the recent commotion was merely a cooking stove that had just been extinguished, his expression changed immediately.

What kind of ridiculous fire was this!?

It was clearly just a small fire caught on a stove!

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