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Tang Mufeng returned victorious, only to sever ties with me...
If the plot continues like this, won't my fate be sealed as the Vicious Female Antagonist who meets her end?
What am I waiting for?
I hastily scribbled a note on a piece of stationery.
After a quick glance, I made up my mind.
"Take this to Wanyi's chamber," I instructed. "Make sure no one sees it."
"Understood," Zhi Xia replied before leaving.
I sighed, closed my eyes, and silently prayed.
Hopefully, my plan would succeed.
...
In the evening, Wanyi hurried into my room.
"Miss, Wanyi has something to discuss with you," she said respectfully.
I set down my teacup and replied coolly, "What is it, Wanyi? Speak your mind."
Wanyi said, "That ungrateful wretch, Tang Mufeng, despite your kindness towards him, is colluding with the Rebels outside the city, attempting to use you as a hostage to open the city gates for them?"
I looked at her. "Though I am reluctant, I must act according to the law. You are my most capable maid, but such claims require evidence."
Upon hearing this, Wanyi quickly knelt on the ground. "I would never dare deceive you! I have already found evidence..."
"What is it?" I waved my hand. "Bring it to me."
"Yes." Wanyi stood up and retrieved a piece of paper from her sleeve, presenting it to me. "Miss, this is correspondence between him and the Rebels outside the city."
I glanced at the document in her hand and said, "In that case, we shall expel Tang Mufeng from the residence."
At that moment, Zhi Xia couldn't help but interject, "Miss, Tang Mufeng is being wronged!"
"Miss, you should bring him here for a confrontation. If he's innocent, you can still drive him away later," she suggested.
I looked at her. "How do you know he’s innocent?"
"I..." Zhi Xia was at a loss for words.
I scoffed. "He is my personal guard, so naturally, I want to believe in his innocence. But there are laws of the nation and rules of the family. Since the evidence is right in front of us, if we don't punish him, how can we maintain order?"
Zhi Xia lowered her head and fell silent.
I turned to Wanyi. "Do you know what to do now?"
"Yes, I understand," Wanyi replied.
I waved my hand. "You may go."
"Yes, Miss."
Wanyi and Zhi Xia left together.
I watched their retreating figures and couldn't help but smile bitterly. Tang Mufeng, it's not that I'm heartless. I just want you to achieve some military merit so that no matter the outcome, you can have a bright future. Please... don't let me down.
Two days passed without any news from Tang Mufeng. Three days went by, and still no word from him. I knew he had been completely expelled from the residence.
I scoffed again, thinking: at least you know your place.
But inside, I felt empty and restless; sleep eluded me. I decided to have mushroom hotpot. It's essential to queue early for mushroom hotpot; otherwise, you won't get a table.
I changed my clothes and headed out with Zhi Xia. The restaurant was bustling with business, and I had to wait a full hour before it was my turn for a table.
After ordering, I gazed out the window, lost in thought.
"Miss..." Zhi Xia gently called me.
I snapped back to reality and smiled at her. "What's wrong?"
"Are you... okay?" Zhi Xia looked at me with concern.
"I'm fine," I shook my head. "What could possibly be wrong?"
Zhi Xia sighed. "Please don't hide it from me. I've noticed you haven't been eating or sleeping well these past few days."
I forced a smile. "Really, I'm fine. You don't need to worry."
Zhi Xia sighed again and fell silent.
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