CHAPTER 525: CHAPTER 525: WHY STILL INQUIRE?

"But there are still more than ten days, what if something happens on the way..." Pei Yuexuan looked worried, not daring to continue.

"There’s no ’what if’. Keep a close eye on him." After speaking, Mu Yunlie got up and left.

He had to give Yan Qianyi a perfect wedding, to make her the happiest and most joyful bride in the world.

Thus, before the wedding, he wouldn’t allow anything that could affect her mood to occur.

When Mu Yunlie returned home, all of Yan Qianyi’s friends had already left.

He went upstairs, pushed open the bedroom door, and saw Yan Qianyi sitting on the bed, unwrapping the New Year gifts her friends had given her.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, Yan Qianyi hurriedly tried to put the gifts away.

Seeing her anxious appearance, Mu Yunlie chuckled, "What treasure are you hiding? Afraid I’ll steal it?"

She lifted the gifts up to the couch, "Don’t you have a thing about cleanliness? I was worried you’d feel uncomfortable seeing me unwrapping gifts on the bed."

She hadn’t expected Mu Yunlie to come back so early.

"With you being such a little slob around, my need for cleanliness has long since been cured."

"I’m not messy, where am I messy?" Yan Qianyi retorted, "I just don’t like folding blankets, that’s all."

She liked her bed messy; it felt very blissful and warm.

Mu Yunlie shook his head helplessly, but his eyes were full of indulgence as he watched her.

Yan Qianyi continued opening her gifts. That evening, she also prepared New Year gifts for several friends.

As a child, she loved New Year the most because she would receive many gifts, and opening them made her happy, like unwrapping blind boxes, always full of surprises.

"Ah Lie, come here and check out the gifts my friends sent."

"I’m going to take a bath and change my clothes first," said Mu Yunlie as he walked towards the bathroom.

He always changed his clothes as soon as he got home after wearing them outside.

Moreover, Pei Yuexuan’s house had been covered in that spy’s blood; who knows if his pants had gotten stained.

Yan Qianyi stuck her tongue out at Mu Yunlie’s retreating figure.

Clearly, he was still very particular about cleanliness, yet he wouldn’t admit it.

Soon, Mu Yunlie came out of the bath, draped in a matte black robe.

As he approached, Yan Qianyi could smell the fresh scent of his shower.

She turned to look at him. He was sitting down next to her, and their lips almost touched.

Yan Qianyi paused, but Mu Yunlie just smiled, took the opportunity to kiss her jelly-soft lips, "Did you have fun today?"

"Yes, quite fun."

"As long as you’re happy, you can invite your friends over more often. I’ll be nicer to them in the future."

"There isn’t that much time to play; gathering occasionally is enough."

"You’re pregnant and it’s inconvenient for you to move around. Don’t do anything, just focus on having fun and relaxing."

"I’m not tired, don’t worry. I’m very healthy."

Though she had professional managers in the company, she couldn’t completely stay away.

She still had to do research and practice alchemy every day. She enjoyed feeling occupied.

It would be unusual for her to do nothing all day.

"By the way, Ah Lie, could you do me a favor?"

"You speak."

"I want to learn about Shirley’s situation. You’re also working in the Special Department, can you help me investigate?"

Mu Yunlie slightly narrowed his eyes. "Why are you so interested in her matter? I remember I warned you not to pry too much into her affairs."

Before, when Yan Qianyi mentioned Shirley, he thought it was because of Yan Yao.

Because Shirley had originally been sent to the Morris Empire as a spy, and Yan Yao was also looking for her.

At that time, he suspected that she and Yan Yao had some sort of plan.

But now, since the two countries had already signed a peace agreement, he could see Yan Yao’s sincere hope for peace.

He was clearer about Yan Qianyi’s feelings for him.

Why did she still want to inquire?

"I remember you told me Shirley’s identity was sensitive. I understand you don’t want me to ask about her because she originally went to the Morris Empire, and you’re afraid that if people knew I was investigating her, it would cause misunderstandings, right?"

"Did your brother tell you that?" Mu Yunlie asked.

Being straightforward was indeed in line with his intentions.

Yan Qianyi shook her head, "I asked my brother myself. I’m inquiring about Shirley because of Professor Mai Hunter. He is very fond of Shirley, and the reason he is still single is because Shirley is his unresolved issue."

"What exactly did Mai Hunter tell you?"

"He didn’t say much. He only mentioned he doesn’t believe Shirley was turned against us and betrayed the Federation Empire back then. He wants to figure out what exactly happened, so I want to help him."

Now, lying to Mu Yunlie made Yan Qianyi feel somewhat guilty.

To not let Mu Yunlie see through her, she widened her eyes and looked at him earnestly.

In fact, Mai Hunter didn’t really care whether Shirley had been turned against them or not. He didn’t believe that Shirley would betray the Federation Empire at all. He only wanted Shirley to wake up.

But if she wanted to medically treat Shirley, she needed to understand Shirley’s situation clearly.

If Shirley had been injected with a drug by the Federation Empire with the intent to take her life, and she intervened to save her, it would be illegal.

But she couldn’t tell Ah Lie that Shirley was currently hidden in Mai Hunter’s home.

So she had to find this excuse.

"What good does knowing do?" asked Mu Yunlie. "Shirley has been missing for a long time, and her physical condition was very bad back then; she might not even be alive now."

"For someone who loves her, it’s very important. Just like I used to want to clarify whether it was really my mother’s mistake that led to your father’s sudden massive hemorrhage. I wanted to prove my mother’s innocence, and Mai Hunter wants to prove the innocence of the woman he loves. It’s the same mentality."

Mu Yunlie pressed his lips together and didn’t speak.

Although the incident with Shirley occurred when he was already the Supreme Commander of the Federation Empire.

He hadn’t dealt with Shirley’s case.

Because when Shirley was sent to the Morris Empire, it was arranged by his grandfather.

And the spy matters were handled by the Special Department in the Military Department, which he generally didn’t interfere with.

"Ah Lie, Professor Mai Hunter is not just a teacher to me, but also a friend. He has been very kind to me and has always helped me. If it weren’t for him bringing us together, we might still not have reconciled."

Yan Qianyi took Mu Yunlie’s hand, coaxingly said, "You have more access to information in the Military Department than I do. Let’s help Professor Mai Hunter and check into Shirley’s matter."

Mu Yunlie thought for a moment.

Indeed, he owed Mai Hunter a favor.

If it hadn’t been for Mai Hunter telling him earlier that Qianyi was pregnant, if it hadn’t been for Mai Hunter arranging their meeting, he and Yan Qianyi might still be unaware of the actual situation.

"Whether Shirley had been turned against us back then, your brother should know very well," Mu Yunlie said. "If you ask him, he should tell you the truth."