Resisting the Wind and Splendor

This time, Ye Huai'an readily agreed and quickly ordered someone to bring out the Marquis of Jian'an.

"Greetings, Lord Marquis." Chu Yueli immediately stood up and bowed slightly to the Marquis of Jian'an.

"You are... Miss Li from the Duke's Mansion?" Qin Jianye frowned, his face hardening as he glared at Ye Huai'an with displeasure. "She's a young lady, and you invited her to the Dali Temple in the middle of the night. What do you mean by that? Are you trying to ruin her reputation? Ye Huai'an, how vicious you are! Who instructed you to do this?"

Ye Huai'an hurriedly said, "My lord, please calm down. I originally planned to invite Miss Li again tomorrow..."

"Then we'll invite him again tomorrow. Now, send him back to me immediately!" Qin Jianye's face was stern and his expression was full of anger.

Ye Huai'an looked at Chu Yueli, somewhat embarrassed.

Chu Yueli said gently, "My lord, please don't be angry. I came here of my own accord. My current identity is, firstly, the deputy commander of the Dragon Guard, and secondly, the representative of Prince Mo."

"Mo'er's representative?" Qin Jianye frowned even more. What did that mean?

“Yesterday, I spent the whole day with Mo Wang investigating the underground manufacturing workshop for thunderbolts. I am also aware of what Mo Wang saw and heard.”

While speaking, Chu Yueli kept a close eye on Qin Jianye's expression.

A hint of doubt and gloom flickered between his brows, but he quickly regained his composure and quietly watched Chu Yueli as she continued.

Chu Yueli then said, "Later, after determining the number of thieves and the internal structure of the cave, the prince and I split into two groups. I was responsible for coordinating with the Dragon Guard and the royal reinforcements, while the prince stayed in the cave to continue the investigation."

"Since you've separated..."

“But before we parted ways, the prince and I saw a man with the rebels, going into the cave.” Chu Yueli interrupted him, her gaze fixed on his face: “My lord, that man was you.”

Qin Jianye's fingers tightened slightly, his brows furrowed, and he seemed lost in thought.

Then, he asked softly, "Mo'er... how badly is he injured? Why didn't he come in person?"

What happened next was what Lu Beimo himself witnessed; Chu Yueli was not present at the time.

However, Mo'er is a royal child, so it's fine if she doesn't want to come.

"It seems you are unaware, Lord Marquis, that Prince Mo has been poisoned."

"What?" Qin Jianye jumped to his feet in shock, staring at her with undisguised anxiety in his eyes: "Was the dart poisoned?"

“Indeed, it was highly poisonous, and it almost killed the prince.” Chu Yueli nodded.

Qin Jianye's face turned pale instantly: "Then Mo'er, he..."

"Fortunately, my third aunt from the Duke's mansion is known as the 'Poison Immortal with Ghost Hands,' and the pills she concocts can cure all poisons." It was clear that Qin Jianye's concern and anxiety for Lu Beimo were genuine.

A person's expression can be deceiving, but the way his face turned deathly pale with fright was undeniable.

After all, he was an elder, and Chu Yueli didn't want him to worry too much, so she comforted him, "The prince is currently recuperating in the Duke's mansion, in my eldest brother's courtyard. Although my third aunt is skilled at treating poisons, she doesn't like noise and doesn't want to go out, so the prince can only stay in the Duke's mansion for a while."

"But please rest assured, Lord Marquis, the poison in the Prince's body has been cleared and he is currently recovering. However, he is still somewhat weak and unable to go out, so he sent me as his representative to come and explain the events of last night to Young Master Ye."

Ye Huai'an nodded to her in a friendly manner, showing no particular hostility towards her.

Chu Yueli smiled back, then looked at Qin Jianye and asked, "Does Your Highness also want to know if the Marquis had any success in his pursuit of that sect leader?"