Your Highness, please stop chasing me.

After walking out of the dining hall's archway, she turned back and glared in the direction of the dining hall before saying fiercely, "Hmph, wait until you become the master's subordinate, I'll make you pay!"

These words make it sound as if Mu Xue would definitely be won over by her.

After finishing her rant, Zhu Zhiyue stormed back to the Red Maple Courtyard, and this time the guards didn't stop her.

Seeing that she had returned so quickly, Xiaochun guessed that things must have gone wrong. She walked up behind her and asked in a voice only the two of them could hear, "How did it go? Did the Ancient Physician forgive your rudeness just now?"

The mere mention of Zhu Zhiyue filled her with rage. Her eyes darkened, and she groaned coldly, "What adult? He's just an arrogant and conceited youth."

Upon hearing her words, Xiaochun curled her lip in disdain and sneered, "Before you criticize others, think about what kind of person you are. You come here and immediately try to get close to them. What? Do you really think you're a beauty? Don't forget how you got this face."

Zhu Zhiyue was speechless after being rebuked by Xiaochun, and her anger towards Muxue grew stronger and stronger. She twisted the handkerchief in her hand so hard that her fingertips turned white, but she still wouldn't let go.

Clearly, she must be filled with intense hatred for Mu Xue at this moment.

She scolded, "This is not the time to talk about these things. If we don't complete the mission, neither of us will have an easy time. Besides, you need to remember who you are now, and watch your words next time!"

"What do you have to be proud of? If the mission isn't completed, who will be better off, you or me?" Xiaochun laughed self-deprecatingly.

Zhu Zhiyue also fell silent.

She stopped arguing with Xiaochun, straightened her clothes, smoothed her hair, and walked into the house.

Seeing this, Xiaochun also stopped making self-deprecating jokes and, after gathering her thoughts, followed Zhu Zhiyue into the house.

After the two left, half a head peeked out from the front; it was Mu Hu, whom Mu Xue had left in the Mu residence to gather information.

He watched the two people leave in shock. He hadn't expected that the young master's daughter, Miss Zhu, was actually a spy planted in the Mumu Manor!

It turns out that Master Mu Xue was right!

He cautiously shrank back, planning to find a time that evening to inform Mu Xue.

He had only recently arrived at Red Maple Courtyard. He had been lurking around Aunt An until recently, when he confirmed that Aunt An was taking a nap, before he finally came out.

When Tong heard Mu Qi say that an ancient physician from the Treasure Pavilion had come to the Mu residence, he guessed that it might be Mu Xier, so he rushed to the Red Maple Courtyard. However, he arrived too late, so he did not see Mu Xue dressed as an ancient physician.

He wondered to himself who was behind them and why they insisted on finding an ancient healer.

Mu Xue and Ren Yuan had finished their meal and were resting in the side hall, drinking tea.

Mu Xue also wanted to find Mu Hu, but she didn't know Ren Yuan well. Just as she was thinking of a solution, Mu Qi walked in.

Mu Xue's eyes lit up instantly, and she stared intently at Mu Qi, making Mu Qi feel uneasy.

Ren Yuan also noticed that Mu Xue's eyes lit up after Mu Qi walked in. He had just noticed that Mu Xue was looking outside.

He asked in a low, unassuming voice, "Does the Ancient Physician know this guard?"

Mu Xue glanced at her sideways, nodded, and wasn't afraid that he would find out.

This person was from the Treasure Pavilion, and was someone Liu Ming had specifically left for his own use, so it's not surprising that he knew his identity.

"Should I go and ask him to come see you later?" Ren Yuan asked.

Mu Xue was surprised that he would find out she wanted to see him, and she nodded hesitantly.

Mu Qi bowed to Mu Xue, then walked to Butler Wang's ear and whispered something.

Mu Xue glanced at it subtly before looking away.

She wouldn't concern herself with things that didn't concern her.

After Mu Qi finished explaining things, he left.

After Mu Qi walked away, Mu Xue picked up her tea and took a sip. She turned to Ren Yuan and said, "Brother Ren, my jade pendant is missing. It may have fallen into the carriage. Could you please go and check it out?"

Ren Yuan walked over, realizing that Mu Xue was creating an opportunity for him. He stood up and said, "Please wait a moment, Master Gu Yi. I'll go look for it right away. I'll definitely find it for you."

When Butler Wang heard that Mu Xue's jade pendant was missing, he came over and asked, "When did the ancient physician's jade pendant go missing? Should I send a few people to help look for it?"

"No need, I probably left it in the carriage. Brother Ren can look for it. It's nothing valuable," Mu Xue refused.

Butler Wang nodded and said to Ren Yuan, "Young man, let me take you to where the carriages are parked."

"No need to trouble Butler Wang, I know the way, I can manage on my own," Ren Yuan said.

After saying that, he walked out of the side hall. Once he was sure no one was around, he quickly chased after the direction where Mu Qi had disappeared.

Mu Qi walked leisurely towards the resting place, as it was his turn to rest at this time.

When Ren Yuan caught up, he was still a little dazed.

Ren Yuan patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Brother, is the guest the fifth young lady of the Mu family?"

Mu Qi looked at Ren Yuan warily, then slapped Ren Yuan's hand away and asked, "What is your intention in asking me at the Mu residence if I know the Fifth Miss?"

Ren Yuan was used to being carefree in the capital, and he became even more unrestrained and let himself go after coming to Yu Nan City.

When he moved closer to Mu Qi and tried to put his arm around his shoulder, Mu Qi swept his hand across him. Luckily, he dodged in time, otherwise, he would have been in serious trouble if that hand had hit him.

"Hey bro, you've got quite a temper!" Ren Yuan said with a smirk.

As he spoke, he dodged the palm strike, then lunged forward, grabbed Mu Qi's arm, twisted it, and before Mu Qi could resist, he shoved her against the artificial rockery wall.

With his upper body restrained, Mu Qi kicked out with his left leg. As if he knew what Mu Qi was doing, Ren Yuan turned slightly to the side and used his knee to block Mu Qi's left leg. At this point, Mu Qi was completely restrained by Ren Yuan and could not move an inch.

Mu Qi's face flushed red, and he growled angrily, "Who are you? Do with me as you please!"

"Hehe, brother, you're too hot-tempered. I was just joking with you." Ren Yuan said jokingly, but his grip on Ren Yuan showed no signs of loosening; in fact, it tightened a bit.

Feeling the force on her chest increase even more, Mu Qi felt even more furious!

Mu Qi realized that she was no match for the person in front of her.

He rolled his eyes and said irritably, "You don't sound like you're joking with me. Let go or I'll call for help."

"Come on, it's not like you'd actually stoop to asking for help." Ren Yuan didn't believe he would call for backup; otherwise, he would have done so the moment they made their move.

His little scheme was ruthlessly exposed by Ren Yuan, and his face stiffened.

"Let me go! What do you want with me?" Mu Qi asked irritably.