Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort-Chapter 117: Inside the Side Hall

"Qingge, what’s wrong?" Sensing Mu Qingge’s unusual behavior, Qin Yiyao asked. This was the first time she addressed Mu Qingge by name. Before speaking, there was a bit of shyness, but once she spoke, she found it rolled off the tongue smoothly.

Mu Qingge, who was quite upset by someone, didn’t notice the change in Princess Changle’s attitude and answered casually, "Hmm, nothing."

Since she didn’t want to explain, Qin Yiyao didn’t press further.

The two followed the maid and bypassed the crowded areas, heading towards the palace.

The further they went, the more strange Mu Qingge felt. Why would Bai Xiyue come to such a secluded place with the Crown Prince? And what was the Crown Prince planning by bringing her here?

"Princess, young lord, they’re in the side hall just ahead," the maid pointed to a hidden courtyard gate.

"Here?" Qin Yiyao furrowed her brows, seemingly sensing the issue as well.

"What is this place?" Mu Qingge was here for the first time and had no knowledge of the palace layout, so she directly questioned.

"These side halls have been unused for years and are almost abandoned. Why would the Imperial Brother bring Miss Bai here?" Qin Yiyao explained briefly and then turned to the maid, "Did you see anyone else with them?"

The maid shook her head, saying, "I only saw Miss Bai accompanying the Crown Prince here, with no one attending to them. Once they entered the side hall, I came to inform the Princess and Lord."

Qin Yiyao looked at Mu Qingge, seemingly waiting for her decision.

Since when did she start caring about Mu Qingge’s opinion? She probably didn’t notice herself. It was instinctive to take this striking young man in red as the lead.

Mu Qingge thought for a moment and said, "Let’s go over and take a look first." Then, she instructed the maid, "Wait here. If you don’t see me and the Princess out within half an hour, go to find the Empress and make the Crown Prince’s actions with Miss Bai known to as many people as possible."

The maid nodded blankly and hid among the fake rocks, remembering Mu Qingge’s orders.

She didn’t understand Mu Qingge’s intentions but proceeded with the orders nonetheless.

"Let’s go," Mu Qingge said to Qin Yiyao.

The two continued walking a few more steps, approaching the side hall.

"What are you suspicious about?" Qin Yiyao asked.

Mu Qingge shook her head, "I don’t know yet; it’s just a precaution." She hoped she was overthinking it, and that the Crown Prince wouldn’t be bold enough to go that far.

Finally, they stepped onto the stairs of the side hall, and before pushing the door open, they heard a conversation between a man and a woman.

Mu Qingge immediately stopped and held Qin Yiyao’s hand, leading her to the window. Startled by the sudden grasp, Qin Yiyao’s heart skipped, but she didn’t pull away and let him lead her.

"Crown Prince, why did you bring me here?" Bai Xiyue’s voice came through.

Judging by the voice, she didn’t seem to be in any trouble.

So, Mu Qingge didn’t rush in.

"Why did I bring you here? Naturally, to check if your waist was accidentally hurt by me," came the Crown Prince Qin Jinxiu’s reply.

No matter how it sounded, Mu Qingge felt there was a hint of ambiguity.

"Thank you, Crown Prince. I’m deeply grateful," Bai Xiyue replied softly, seemingly unaware of the Crown Prince’s implication.

Just a few exchanges made Mu Qingge understand.

As it turns out, Bai Xiyue used this trick to connect with the Crown Prince.

Qin Yiyao glanced at Mu Qingge, who shook her head slightly. They continued to wait.

"Don’t be afraid, let me take a look. If you’re really hurt, I’ll ask the Imperial Physician to check on you," Qin Jinxiu coaxed softly.

Mu Qingge sneered outside the window: Unexpectedly, the dignified Crown Prince also had this beastly side. Perhaps Bai Xiyue would be hoisted by her own petard this time.

If Bai Xiyue had nothing to do with Mu Mansion, she wouldn’t bother with this matter.

However, Bai Xiyue had been living at Mu Mansion for many years, and since it was Mu Qingge who brought her here, if something really happened, the Master might punish her according to military law.

For the sake of self-preservation, she had to ensure Bai Xiyue returned intact.

Yet, that didn’t stop her from letting this little white lotus suffer some hardships beforehand.

With a playful smile, Mu Qingge simply held Qin Yiyao’s hand and continued eavesdropping by the Crown Prince’s window, thinking that as long as the final step wasn’t taken, Bai Xiyue would still be untouched.

Suddenly, Mu Qingge regretted arranging the backup plan earlier.

If the Empress arrives too soon, wouldn’t it ruin this captivating scene?

"What does the Imperial Brother intend to do?" Qin Yiyao, after all, was still a young lady. Despite being mature and sensible, she was quite naive regarding matters between men and women.

She could sense the oddity in the conversation between the two inside but couldn’t fathom the hidden dangers.

Mu Qingge smiled and mouthed silently, "Keep watching, and you’ll know."