Mu Fengqie found Bei Moxue's behavior utterly bewildering. The woman in front of her seemed to be feigning friendliness ever since they met, and there was an indescribable strangeness in Bei Moxue's eyes.
"What's wrong, Princess Seven? You're not feeling unwell, are you?" Mu Fengqie sized up Bei Moxue and asked tentatively.
Bei Moxue shook her head blankly and mechanically asked, "Your belly... Are you pregnant?"
Hearing this, Mu Fengqie was even more puzzled. "Yes, I'm over four months along. Why are you looking at me like this, Princess Seven?"
Why was this Princess Seven so flustered upon learning of her pregnancy? It was as if she had been dealt a heavy blow. As a woman, Mu Fengqie's sixth sense told her that there was definitely something fishy going on.
"Ah... I see. Then you should have a good rest, sister. I won't bother you anymore." With that, Bei Moxue fled the tent as if chased by a demon.
Jiang Yanqin and Mu Fengqie stared at each other in the tent, both utterly confused by what had just happened, especially Mu Fengqie.
"Does that Princess Seven have some kind of scheme? I feel like her actions are very strange. Haven't you heard the saying, 'When something seems abnormal, there must be a hidden evil'?" Jiang Yanqin said, recalling Bei Moxue's behavior.
Mu Fengqie propped her chin in thought. After a long while, she said, "Confront the soldiers when they come and the floods when they arrive. No matter what kind of demons and ghosts she is, as long as I ignore her, it'll be fine."
She simply couldn't figure out Bei Moxue's intentions. If Bei Moxue wanted to escape by using her or obtain some intelligence, then her little plan was bound to fail.
When Jing Xunce returned to the tent after discussing military affairs, Mu Fengqie was already asleep. Jiang Yanqin was looking at the sleeping Mu Fengqie on the couch with an extremely gentle gaze.
Jing Xunce found this scene extremely eye - catching. He had never imagined that there would be someone who admired her by her side. Although Mu Fengqie was now his wife, it seemed that she hadn't completely opened her heart to him.
"Cough..." Jing Xunce deliberately coughed.
Jiang Yanqin looked in the direction of the sound and saw Jing Xunce standing at the door with a dark face. He wisely stood up and slowly walked to Jing Xunce's side.
He really couldn't understand why Jing Xunce, with his good looks, would disguise himself as someone else. His feelings for Mu Fengqie were far more than just a little bit. If the man in front of him treated her badly, he would definitely snatch Mu Fengqie away.
"Don't let her get hurt for you again. Otherwise, I'll snatch her away." Jiang Yanqin put away his usual smiling face and said seriously.
After saying this to himself, he turned around and wanted to leave the tent. But before he could take a step with his long legs, his wrist was firmly grasped by Jing Xunce.
"Don't covet someone who doesn't belong to you. She will only be mine." Jing Xunce gritted his teeth and asserted his sovereignty.
Seeing this, Jiang Yanqin sneered contemptuously. "It's too early to say these things now. I'll always be by her side. As long as you make her sad, I'll definitely take her away."
Since he met Mu Fengqie, he found that everything about himself had changed. In the past, he only wanted to muddle through his life, but now he didn't think so anymore.
He wanted to strive to take back everything that belonged to him. He wanted to stay by Mu Fengqie's side and give her the best life.
Jing Xunce punched Jiang Yanqin in the face. Jiang Yanqin staggered backward. Instead of showing anger, there was a devilish smile on his face. He licked the blood from the corner of his mouth like a demon and punched Jing Xunce in the face without showing any weakness.
In her sleep, Mu Fengqie heard some rustling sounds. She opened her sleepy eyes and instantly became wide - awake. Was she dreaming? What was going on?
"What... are you doing?" Mu Fengqie stared in disbelief and asked in surprise.
She couldn't believe what was happening in front of her eyes. Were they fighting?
Hearing the sound, Jing Xunce and Jiang Yanqin stopped. Jiang Yanqin showed his bright smile again. "We were just practicing martial arts. Did we wake you up?"
"Really?" Mu Fengqie stared at him with big eyes. Obviously, she didn't believe his words. "Your faces are injured. How could it be just practicing martial arts?"
I don't believe you! I'm not a three - year - old kid. How could I believe your nonsense?
Jing Xunce also nodded. "You're not needed here. Go back to your own tent."
Hearing this, the anger that had just subsided in Jiang Yanqin flared up again. He wasn't a servant. Why should he listen to his orders?
However, for the sake of the injured Mu Fengqie, Jiang Yanqin took a deep breath and obediently walked out. This girl cared so much about Jing Xunce now. He didn't want to have a dispute with him in front of Mu Fengqie, lest he leave a worse impression on the girl.
After resting for a day, Mu Fengqie felt much better. It had taken four days to travel here, and it would take at least four days to get back. She couldn't stay in the military camp for too long.
"I'm going back to the imperial city tomorrow. I'm relieved to see that you're all right. There are many prying eyes in the imperial city, so I have to go back as soon as possible." Mu Fengqie lowered her head, hiding the disappointment in her eyes.
Jing Xunce was also stunned for a moment and then regained his composure. "It's good that you're going back. Go back and take good care of your body. Don't be so impulsive in the future. Our baby can't stand your wild stunts."
"It's all your fault for not replying to my letter. But this trip wasn't completely fruitless. At least we know who to be on guard against. When I get back to the imperial city, I'll investigate Lou Mingkou carefully. Maybe we can find some clues from him."
Mu Fengqie thought about her plan while talking. Now she guessed that she had already been targeted by Lou Mingkou. It was estimated that life would not be easy for her after she got back.
Jing Xunce held Mu Fengqie's hand, and his tone became urgent. "Don't interfere in this matter anymore. How can I be at ease when you're alone in the imperial city? Lou Mingkou is cruel. If he discovers anything, he will spare no expense to take your life."
"Do you think I can stay out of this now? I'm probably already on his radar. I might as well face him head - on. Don't worry. Do you think I'm so easy to bully? Besides, there's the Medicine Master Valley to protect me. It won't be so easy to get rid of me."
She had left her secret guards in the imperial city, and Zhu Yan had been handling affairs in the imperial city. So she would be the safest when she got back to the imperial city. As the saying goes, the most dangerous place is the safest place.