The whole family was brutally murdered? The ruthless heiress's eldest daughter went berserk aft

Xiao Wan Ning covered her mouth and chuckled, "Sixth Prince, there's no need for you to be here, speaking to me so righteously. To be honest, I have no interest in whether Gu Ye is loyal or treacherous. What I'm interested in is when he'll die."

Nangong Yifeng's pupils shrank suddenly as he stared in disbelief at the noble and elegant woman before him.

Nangong Yifeng hadn't expected Xiao Wanning to express her killing intent so bluntly. This frankness, however, sent a chill down his spine.

"Does anyone know what Gu Ye means to the Taichu Kingdom?" Nangong Yifeng forced himself to remain calm, trying to find out more information.

Xiao Wan Ning's lips curled into a cold smile: "What this means to the Tai Chu Kingdom, I don't know. But, as long as Gu Ye isn't eliminated, I won't be able to eat or sleep in peace. If the Sixth Prince can help me this time, I will surely repay him handsomely in the future."

Nangong Yifeng's heart was churning with turmoil. He knew Xiao Wanning's ambition all too well, but he hadn't expected that Xiao Wanning had gone so far as to collude with him, a foreign prince.

Nangong Yifeng suppressed his inner shock and calmly said, "***You flatter me. As an envoy from a foreign land, how dare I interfere in your country's politics?"

"Heh." Xiao Wan Ning chuckled lightly. "Sixth Prince, why pretend? You and I both know the truth behind this war." She gave Nangong Yifeng a meaningful look. "If Sixth Prince is unwilling to cooperate, then don't blame me for being impolite."

Leaving behind this threat, Xiao Wanning turned and left, leaving Nangong Yifeng standing there with a solemn expression.

Although Nangong Yifeng was unclear about the conflict between Gu Ye and Xiao Wanning, judging from Xiao Wanning's attitude just now, he knew that rescuing Gu Ye this time would probably not be so simple.

Nangong Yifeng rushed back to the General's Mansion, pondering how to deal with Xiao Wanning's threat.

However, as soon as he stepped into the mansion, he sensed something was wrong. The guards looked tense, and the servants were rushing around.

"What happened?" Nangong Yifeng stopped a guard and asked.

The guard bowed his head and replied, "Reporting to the Sixth Prince, someone from the palace has arrived. They say they are here on His Majesty's orders to request that the Sixth Prince move to the palace for temporary lodging."

Nangong Yifeng's heart sank. He immediately understood that he had just refused Xiao Wanning at the palace gate, and now someone was coming to ask him to enter the palace. Needless to say, this was Xiao Wanning's doing.

If he enters the palace, he will be tantamount to becoming a hostage, making it difficult for him to work for Gu Ye. More importantly, once he leaves the General's Mansion, he will be unable to obtain any timely news about Gu Ye.

"I will not go," Nangong Yifeng refused decisively. "I am unwell and unable to move."

The guard hesitated, "But the people in the palace say that if the Sixth Prince doesn't agree, they will forcibly take him away."

Nangong Yifeng frowned. Just as he was about to speak, Murong Xuewei's voice came from behind him: "Yifeng, you should go."

Turning around, he saw Murong Xuewei standing there with a solemn expression. Nangong Yifeng said urgently, "Xuewei, you know that if I enter the palace, it will be difficult for Gu Ye to do anything more."

Murong Xuewei sighed softly, took a few steps closer, and whispered, "That's precisely why you should go." Seeing Nangong Yifeng's confusion, she continued, "If you stay here, you'll only become a tool for them to threaten Gu Ye. Only by leaving the General's Mansion can you better investigate the case."

Nangong Yifeng was silent for a moment, then finally nodded: "You're right. It's just that Gu Ye..."

"Don't worry," a determined glint flashed in Murong Xuewei's eyes, "I will find a way to get him out."

Looking into Murong Xuewei's resolute eyes, Nangong Yifeng felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He said softly, "Xuewei, be careful. If there's any danger, be sure to tell me immediately."

Murong Xuewei nodded in agreement. Watching Nangong Yifeng leave with the palace entourage, her gaze gradually sharpened. She knew the road ahead would be difficult, but for Gu Ye, she was willing to give everything.

After Nangong Yifeng left, Murong Xuewei immediately began to travel around.

Murong Xuewei knew that passion alone wouldn't be enough to rescue Gu Ye. She needed solid evidence to prove Gu Ye's innocence.

Murong Xuewei's first stop was the Su residence. Prime Minister Su, a high-ranking official in the court, had a close personal relationship with Gu Ye. Gaining his help would undoubtedly be a great asset.

"Please rest assured, Madam," Prime Minister Su stroked his beard, his tone steady, "General Gu is loyal to the country and will naturally be fine. I will speak on his behalf in court."

Murong Xuewei felt somewhat relieved, but she also understood that relying solely on Prime Minister Su's words was far from enough.

She politely thanked him and then hurried on to the next place.

In the days that followed, Murong Xuewei traveled almost all over the capital.

Murong Xuewei visited officials who had been in contact with Gu Ye, inquired about Gu Ye's recent itinerary, and even went so far as to bribe some minor officials with a large sum of money, hoping to find useful clues.

She would get up before dawn every day and return to the general's mansion exhausted late at night.

Murong Xuewei's face grew increasingly haggard, and the dark circles under her eyes became more and more obvious, but the light in her eyes became more and more determined.

During a visit, Murong Xuewei unexpectedly learned an important piece of information.

It is said that on the night before Gu Ye was arrested, someone saw a suspicious man in black sneaking into the Qu Kingdom's embassy compound. This news gave Murong Xuewei a glimmer of hope.

Murong Xuewei immediately went to investigate near the Qu Kingdom's embassy.

After carefully questioning nearby vendors and residents, she finally found an eyewitness.

It was an elderly woman who lived in the alley opposite the mission's residence.

"Grandpa, did you see anything that night?" Murong Xuewei asked patiently.

The old woman squinted as she recalled, "Yes, I remember. I couldn't sleep that night, so I sat by the window sewing shoe soles. Suddenly, I saw a dark figure sneaking towards the delegation. I thought it was a thief."

Murong Xuewei was overjoyed and continued to press, "Do you remember what that person looked like?"

The old woman shook her head: "It was too dark to see clearly. But I remember that person seemed to be carrying a sachet, and a faint fragrance wafted over when they walked."

This detail caught Murong Xuewei's eye. The sachet—this might be an important clue. Just as she was about to continue questioning, a sudden wave of dizziness washed over her. Murong Xuewei staggered and grabbed the wall for support.

"Young lady, are you alright?" the old woman asked with concern.

Murong Xuewei forced a smile: "It's nothing, I'm probably just too tired these days." After thanking the old woman, she walked out of the alley with difficulty.

However, just as she was about to step out of the alley, a sharp abdominal pain made her unable to hold on any longer, and she fainted on the spot.

When Murong Xuewei woke up again, she found herself lying in a bed in the General's Mansion. The physician in the mansion was taking her pulse, and Liuli looked anxious beside her.

"Madam, you're finally awake." Liuli breathed a sigh of relief. "If the people in the alley hadn't discovered you in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

Murong Xuewei asked weakly, "What's wrong with me?"

The doctor withdrew his hand, a look of delight on his face: "Congratulations, madam, you are two months pregnant."