CHAPTER 1426: CHAPTER 1510: CARRYING SOMEONE OVER THE SHOULDER

"What!?"

Shujun was a bit unsettled. Yixuan recounted the events of that day in full: "That’s how it is. That person seems to be affected by the Mind-Bewitching Gu, and he likely didn’t recognize Wife-Master." After all, compared to her past self, Dong Huiying’s current appearance is drastically different. She could completely be two different people if she doesn’t mention it herself.

Shujun was deeply worried: "Did she... did she say anything?"

Yixuan’s eyes rarely showed some amusement: "When Third Brother refers to ’her,’ does he mean Wife-Master, or Qinghe?"

Shujun was slightly annoyed: "Stop asking the obvious questions!" Ever since Prince Meng purposefully struck a blow to him by pointing out his resemblance to Qinghe, he had made some preparations, done thorough mental construction, but truthfully... there was still some frustration.

However, the issue of being a stand-in was something he worried about on his own. Judging by Yixuan and Haoming’s demeanor, they obviously hadn’t realized this problem. Since they hadn’t realized it, he wouldn’t casually remind them, lest they also become troubled like him.

Yixuan was taken aback: "Third Brother, why are you so anxious?" Yixuan suddenly realized something—whenever it involved Qinghe, Third Brother seemed to become like a hedgehog, unusually tense.

If it was because Wife-Master had a past with Qinghe, then he could understand. For he too felt a slight concern, fearing that Wife-Master might rekindle old feelings for Qinghe. However, wasn’t Third Brother’s reaction a bit too extreme?

Shujun irritably ruffled his hair: "It’s nothing. I haven’t been sleeping well lately, so inevitably, I’m feeling anxious." With dark circles under his eyes, his words sounded quite believable.

Yixuan slightly furrowed his brows and said no more, instead continuing with the previous topic: "When Wife-Master saw Qinghe, she felt Qinghe physically resembled us somewhat. At the time, Qinghe’s Gu Poison was acting up, and she felt sympathetic. However, I am sure Wife-Master holds no feelings for Qinghe, at most, she merely marveled at his appearance."

Shujun let out a not-so-subtle sigh of relief...

Yixuan felt a stirring in his heart.

"Third Brother, are you worried about something?"

Shujun raised an eyebrow, "Me?" He chuckled, looking rather flippant: "The situation in the capital has been getting increasingly intense lately. If there’s anything to worry about, I’m indeed very worried. After all, there will surely be a tough battle to fight soon."

Yixuan, being a true Bai Qiehei, found Third Brother’s reasons compelling yet not fully convincing. He always felt that Third Brother’s anxiety and unrest seemed to stem from something else, possibly related to Qinghe...

As the brothers busily discussed in secret, a slight noise suddenly came from outside the room.

"Who’s there!" Shujun shouted sharply, and Haoming, who had remained quietly silent throughout, immediately got up and charged out the door like a whirlwind.

"Retreat!"

A few People in Black, upon realizing their presence was discovered, began retreating outside the manor. One of them carried a person over their shoulder.

"Wife-Master!" Shujun almost didn’t think before darting forward, but the People in Black covering the retreat threw a black sphere, which hit the ground, exploding instantly, releasing a thick, choking smoke that blocked the path and obscured vision.

Shujun coughed repeatedly; Haoming’s expression was grim, and Yixuan squinted slightly.

When the smoke dispersed, there was no sign of anyone ahead.

The commotion here had also awakened Yun Ge and the others.

"What’s going on!"

"What’s happened!?"