The funny counterattack of traveling through time and space and becoming a vicious female supporting

Chapter 182 Suspicion

Nie Yuan, accompanied by Feng Jingxuan, his personal guard, and Gu Yichen, arrived at the Nanyang Prefecture's prefectural residence, now serving as the temporary residence of Acting Prefect Wen Yuan. The gates were guarded by black-armored cavalry, loyal and fierce, representing one of the most elite troops under the Prince of Zhennan. Upon seeing Feng Jingxuan and Gu Yichen, the gatekeepers respectfully allowed them through without hesitation and quickly dispatched someone to inform Wen Yuan and Miss Xinying.

Gu Yichen stood at the gate of the mansion. Though his gaze appeared gentle, a hint of aloofness and calmness lingered between his brows. He was well aware of his current special status, and as an outsider, it was inappropriate for him to interfere too much in the affairs of the mansion. So, he bowed slightly to Nie Yuan and said politely but distantly, "Commander Nie, I will go see my wife Ling'er first. If the Crown Prince needs to discuss anything, you can send someone to Jingya Garden to find me." With that, he clasped his fists to Feng Jingxuan and said respectfully, "Take care, Crown Prince."

Feng Jingxuan nodded in return, watching Gu Yichen's back disappear into the depths of the mansion. However, his brow furrowed slightly, a faint feeling that something was amiss. "Gu Yichen and his wife live here?" Feng Jingxuan pondered, turning to look at Nie Yuan, a glint of inquiry in his eyes.

Nie Yuan nodded and explained, "Yes, Prince. Some time ago, Lord Wen was assassinated and poisoned. The situation was critical at the time. Thanks to Gu Yichen's wife, Miss Ling'er, who was an excellent doctor and detoxified the poison in time, Lord Wen's life was saved. To prevent any accidents, Miss Ling'er has been staying in the mansion to look after Lord Wen's health."

Feng Jingxuan's brows furrowed slightly upon hearing this, a vague thought flashing through his mind. "Anti-poison... Ling'er... seems to be about the right age..." He muttered to himself, his tone tinged with mixed emotions.

Nie Yuan didn't hear Feng Jingxuan's mumbling clearly. Seeing the serious expression on the prince's face, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous. He quickly explained, "Prince, Miss Ling'er is a skilled doctor. It was thanks to her that Lord Wen was able to escape danger."

By this time, the palace guards had already passed on the news of Feng Jingxuan's arrival to Wen Yuan and Xinying. Xinying, upon hearing the prince's arrival, immediately felt a surge of nervousness. She hurried towards Wen Yuan's study, feeling a sense of uncertainty that this meeting was anything but ordinary.

At this moment, Wen Yuan was busy studying Nanyang Prefecture's defenses. Since returning to Nanyang Prefecture, he had barely stopped to rest, constantly attending to various matters. Xinying, in order not to disturb him, tried not to interfere in these military and political affairs, silently supporting him from behind. However, the situation was tense, with the enemy outside the city eyeing him covetously. She knew that Feng Jingxuan's personal arrival must mean he had something important to discuss.

When Xinying pushed open the study door, she found that Feng Jingxuan had already dismissed the guards, leaving him alone with Wen Yuan. Seeing this, Xinying put aside her relaxed mood and walked forward with a serious expression.

"Prince." Xinying nodded slightly and saluted before sitting across from Feng Jingxuan. She could sense a hint of tension in the atmosphere, especially the deep look in Feng Jingxuan's eyes, which made her realize that this matter was of great importance.

Feng Jingxuan raised his head and looked at Wen Yuan and Xinying, his eyes filled with worry. He slowly asked, "Are you two okay? Has the poison been completely removed?"

Wen Yuan nodded and replied, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. The poison has been removed and I am fine. This time, I am grateful to Miss Ling'er for her medical skills and Miss Xinying for her care. Otherwise, I would not have been able to escape this disaster."

Feng Jingxuan felt a little relieved upon hearing this, but his brows remained furrowed. "Speaking of this Miss Ling'er..." He paused, his eyes darkening. "Can you tell me where she came from?"

Upon hearing this, Xinying smiled slightly, trying to ease the heavy atmosphere: "Prince, Sister Ling'er is pregnant now, but she has been married to Gu Yichen a long time ago. Are you... overthinking it?" She gave Feng Jingxuan a playful look with a hint of ridicule.

However, Feng Jingxuan ignored Xinying's joke. His eyes became more serious as he stared at Xinying, his tone low and serious: "Don't joke. That's not the reason."

Xinying's smile gradually froze, and the atmosphere in the study became dull with Feng Jingxuan's serious words.

Feng Jingxuan paused briefly, as if considering how to continue. His voice grew deeper and more solemn. "Have you forgotten? The name of the antidote... Ling'er... and her age..."

These words cut through the silence of the study like a sharp blade. Xinying and Wen Yuan's expressions instantly hardened. They stared at each other, as if simultaneously experiencing an unsettling thought. Their eyes held a glint of undisguised fear and doubt.

Wen Yuan's lips trembled slightly, and he spoke with difficulty: "Prince...you mean..." There was uncertainty and anxiety in his voice, as if he had vaguely guessed what Feng Jingxuan wanted to express.

Feng Jingxuan nodded, his eyes becoming more profound, and his tone was low and urgent: "That's right, my sixth sister, the 'Ling'er' I have been desperately looking for, is very likely with us now."

For a moment, the atmosphere in the study became extremely heavy, as if a huge stone was pressing down on everyone's hearts. Everyone had their own thoughts, but they were all shocked by this sudden information.

"This... how is it possible..." Xinying muttered to herself, her thoughts suddenly drawn back to the past. She remembered the girl Feng Jingxuan had mentioned, but she had never imagined that this person would have any connection with Ling'er today. Furthermore, Ling'er was already married to Gu Yichen, so there didn't seem to be anything suspicious about her.

However, Feng Jingxuan's intuition had always been sharp, and he never easily doubted anyone. Now, his suspicions were clearly justified. Wen Yuan couldn't help but fall into deep thought, recalling Ling'er's every move, wondering if there were any clues he had overlooked.

"Prince, do you mean... that is the prince's youngest daughter Ling'er, perhaps she is Gu Yichen's wife?" Wen Yuan asked tentatively, feeling vaguely uneasy.

Feng Jingxuan nodded in confirmation, his expression becoming more serious. "It's very likely. We can't take this matter lightly. Ling'er's identity must be thoroughly investigated. If she is really that person, then what we have overlooked over the years is probably far more complicated than we imagined."

The air in the study seemed to freeze for a few seconds, as everyone's minds raced with speculation and anxiety. What was Ling'er's connection to Feng Jingxuan? Was her appearance an accident, or did she have a purpose? The answer seemed so close, yet so far away.