The maids were very surprised by Mu Jinyu's words, and what's more terrifying was the implication he revealed...
The maids quickly reacted, full of panic and fear, worried that knowing this astonishing secret would lead Chu Huannian to kill them to silence them.
Chu Huannian was initially indifferent upon hearing Mu Jinyu's words, but then she heard the maids' exclamations, saw their shocked and uneasy expressions, and imdiately realized they had misunderstood.
However, she couldn't scold the maids, so she frowned and glared at Mu Jinyu, cursing, "What nonsense are you spouting?!"
"What?"
Mu Jinyu also realized, promptly explaining to them, "Ha, sorry, I misspoke, don't misunderstand, it's just that there was an assassin attempting to kill yesterday, the Chu Kingdom's Warrior feared I might encounter danger again, so they stayed with to protect , and I brought Ah-Xui along too, worried the assassin might ambush her, so she ca along to be safer..."
As he spoke, Mu Jinyu explained that this morning they weren't cleaning up the small courtyard in the North Courtyard that had collapsed due to the assassin's attack?
Upon hearing Mu Jinyu's words, a few maids believed his explanation.
But so of the maids couldn't help but think, was it that he and Chu Huannian were "fighting," causing the house to collapse?!
Still, the maids only dared think this to themselves, afraid to reveal even a hint of such thoughts.
Even though they tried their best to disguise their thoughts well, Chu Huannian could still see that Mu Jinyu's explanation was only making it worse, leading them to misunderstand even more!
Chu Huannian was very angry, wanting to rip Mu Jinyu's mouth apart!
If she wasn't sure that Mu Jinyu ant nothing inappropriate towards her, those words truly were a careless mistake.
She would believe Mu Jinyu was deliberately saying this to make others misunderstand their relationship and to sway her emotions.
"Huff huff..."
Chu Huannian took several deep breaths, thinking to herself that she was about to leave the Chu Kingdom anyway, so even if the maids spread these words around, causing rumors to swirl, it wouldn't affect her much, and she didn't bother explaining further or arguing with Mu Jinyu.
"Let's go!"
Chu Huannian shouted sowhat displeasedly and then left the dining hall, heading towards the guest room where Mu Jinyu was residing.
Once they left for a few minutes.
The maids began to whisper and discuss among themselves.
"Oh my goodness, did we hear wrong earlier, who would have thought both young ladies would fall for Mu Jinyu!"
"Don't talk nonsense, they explained it's just a slip of the tongue, be careful not to speak recklessly and cause trouble."
"Truth or falsehood, let's not spread rumors or say it outside, but honestly speaking, that Mu Jinyu does sowhat match with our young lady!"
"Yes, even in the Early Divine Transformation Realm Stage now, he's already capable of overwhelming Chu Kingdom's Proud Sons, who knows how impressive he'll beco in the future!"
"Oh, what do you know? I heard soone say he's just a Pureblooded Human Race. He might be impressive in early cultivation, but when he hits a dead end, he'll be useless! How could he match with the young lady, let alone both young ladies together?"
"..."
Mu Jinyu, feeling embarrassed, followed behind the disgruntled Chu Huannian, expressing his apologies to Chu Huaxiu beside him, "Sorry, I didn't an to damage your reputation..."
After thinking, he reconsidered: "How about I stay in a neighboring courtyard, so if I'm attacked, your sister can co and help tily."
Chu Huaxiu, who was eager to stay in the sa room with Mu Jinyu, quickly persuaded him, "No need, we don't care about such minor things; everyone's safety is most important."
As Mu Jinyu and Chu Huannian's ti to attend Dongyue Mansion's entrance test and then leave the Chu Kingdom drew nearer, Chu Huaxiu cherished their ti together more and more.
Mu Jinyu certainly wouldn't just stay recklessly because of Chu Huaxiu's willingness; he thought it necessary to ask for Chu Huannian's opinion as well.
Afterward, he looked at Chu Huannian, who exuded a cold aura ahead, feeling sowhat nervous to approach, finally mustering the courage to step forward and speak softly: "Sorry, I truly didn't an it. How about I stay in the adjacent courtyard so they won't continue misunderstanding us?"
Chu Huannian gave Mu Jinyu a cold glance and replied icily, "Do you think that will work? Won't they just imagine you sneaking over the wall at night?"
Seeing that Mu Jinyu wanted to say sothing, Chu Huannian interrupted, "Forget it! We're leaving soon anyway, so even if rumors flood the city, it doesn't matter!"
Seeing Chu Huannian say so, Mu Jinyu chuckled awkwardly, and refrained from speaking further.
Back at the small courtyard, after entering the room, Mu Jinyu dared not say anything more to Chu Huannian and her group, quickly pretending to sleep.
Though Chu Huaxiu was eager to speak to Mu Jinyu, knowing he was pretending to sleep, she refrained from seeking him out given the sowhat cold atmosphere, and instead spoke softly to Chu Huannian.
The night passed quietly.
No assassin ca to attack Mu Jinyu again.
As if the person behind the scenes had completely given up.
Four days passed, with just one day left until Dongyue Mansion's entrance assessnt began, and Mu Jinyu remained safe.
"Should we collect the quota now?"
On that day, Mu Jinyu thought about sothing and asked Chu Huannian.
Chu Huannian slightly nodded and answered solemnly, "Yes, I estimate they'll make their move once we get the quota!"
Chu Huannian didn't underestimate those behind the scenes, especially given their potent poison—she fell for it directly when caught off guard. Once she received the quota, they might plan to take care of both of them!
Now, Chu Huannian had begun to suspect whether the ones who targeted Mu Jinyu that day were backed by Chu Kingdom's Heaven's Pride, or if they failed to secure the quota elsewhere and decided to snatch it in Chu Kingdom.
After the initial ambush failed, realizing Mu Jinyu's quota hadn't been claid, they might have temporarily given up?
Soon, Mu Jinyu and Chu Huannian arrived at Chu Kingdom Royal Palace, eting with the Chu Kingdom Sovereign.
Though reluctant for Chu Kingdom's second quota to end up in Mu Jinyu's hands, ultimately, the Chu Kingdom Sovereign handed two tokens engraved with "Dongyue" to Mu Jinyu and Chu Huannian.
The tokens had a unique texture, neither stone nor jade, feeling cool to the touch, and the speed of Heaven and Earth Origin Qi moving towards them increased.
Later, Mu Jinyu and Chu Huannian bid farewell to the Sovereign and left the palace.
Just as they exited the palace and arrived at a lane entrance in their carriage, suddenly the weather turned gloomy.
"Swoosh swoosh!!"
At this mont, two assassins, clad in black, each wielding long knives coated in black varnish, eyes cold, lunged towards the carriage!
"Boom!!"
The carriage instantly shattered, with Chu Huannian's cold voice sounding:
"You've finally co to et your end? Then I'll fulfill your wishes!"
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