Xie Moxuan's expression grew serious after listening to Gu Beichen's speculations and concerns. "So you were so anxious to return that day, even accidentally injuring my cousin. Were you worried that the jade pendant might fall into Miss Shen's hands and put her in danger?"

King Qin's eyes flickered. "We haven't been able to find the source of the Ice Soul Ghost. We have to be on guard. Zi Ling has seen that jade pendant before. It's better to be safe than sorry..."

He hadn't told Xie Moxuan before, not because he didn't trust their brotherly love, but because the jade pendant was too special, and the fewer people who knew about it, the less danger there would be. If he hadn't seen the close relationship between the two girls, he wouldn't have told Xie Moxuan the secret of the jade pendant.

"In that case, you'd better take the jade pendant back as soon as possible. Keeping it with Miss Shen is not good for her."

Xie Moxuan recalled what he saw that day. It was obvious that his cousin was involved in this matter. With her unwillingness to suffer any loss, she had been holding back a lot of anger these days. How could she not do something when she got the chance?

Maybe she was the one who instigated Miss Shen to secretly take the jade pendant from Gu Beichen.

The more Xie Moxuan thought about it, the more he felt the truth. "Beichen, think about it carefully. Has my cousin ever seen your jade pendant?"

He felt that Gu Beichen always liked to stare at the jade pendant for no reason, and it was not surprising that his cousin saw him staring at it on the deck.

Gu Beichenyan's mind flashed with Pei Wanwan's face, and his eyes quickly narrowed into a line. It was she who asked Wanwan to take it!

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Shen Wanwan, who was far away on the cliff peak: You can blame me for this, who can I go to for justice?

Pei Wanwan: Actually, you are not wronged. The jade pendant has turned into a ray of light and is engraved in your soul. If you don’t take the blame, who will?

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Seeing that the King of Qin remained silent, Xie Moxuan thought he didn't want to continue the topic. "What news did the Red Spirit Bird bring?"

King Qin handed Xie Moxuan a small note. After reading it, Xie Moxuan's expression was extremely complicated.

A tree that had been dead for many years was actually revived by Wanwan's wash water. Anyone who heard this would find it unbelievable.

The two looked at each other, and the tacit understanding formed over the years reached a consensus at this moment. No one mentioned the secrets that might be hidden in this matter.

At this time, Feiying's voice came from outside the house. Xie Moxuan glanced at the ground and said, "Feiying is back. Let's go to the study."

He turned around and went out to ask someone to clean up the house, while Gu Beichen changed his clothes. Soon, the three of them went into the study next door together.

"I've gone to Xingzhuang, but..." Feiying was on his way, breathing rapidly, "The Marquis's wife is critically ill!"

"What?" Xie Moxuan's breathing stagnated and his expression suddenly changed.

"Pei Boliang took his concubine to the manor. Not long after they left, Madam Pei fainted, and I didn't have time to pass on the news."

Then Feiying recounted in detail what he had seen when he went to deliver the message to Xie Leqing.

Xie Moxuan's aura fluctuated. He stared at Gu Beichen, his eyes reddened. "Is this the best outcome you mentioned?"

King Qin lowered his eyes, and after a moment, he slowly raised his head. "In this emergency, we must make the necessary arrangements. Take Zi Ling to your aunt for treatment. I will immediately send the Red Spirit Bird back to Cliff Peak to have Ling Shuang bring your cousin down the mountain."

Although the Red Spirit Bird is only the size of a palm, it can travel a thousand miles a day and can deliver the news within two days. Zi Ling brought the person down from the mountain and sent him directly to the manor. The round trip would not take more than five days.

Xie Moxuan turned around and left without saying a word. If King Qin didn't trust Zi Ling, he couldn't trust her either!

He wanted to take Wanwan back to see his aunt personally. Perhaps that would be the last time they would see each other!

After Xie Moxuan left, Gu Beichen picked up the pen prepared by Feiying and wrote a line on the paper: The wife of the Marquis is seriously ill, take Miss Pei down the mountain quickly.

He thought about it and added a few words at the end: If Miss Shen is in good health, take her away with you.

"Feiying, take Zi Ling there in person and tell her that no matter what method she uses, she must save Xie Leqing's life. She must at least wait until Miss Pei arrives, otherwise there's no need to come back."

King Qin watched the crimson figure disappear in the sky, his eyes becoming dim. She probably also hoped to see her grandmother for the last time.

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