Your Majesty, the princess ran away again!

Chapter 165 Early detection and early treatment

Shen was shocked and broke out in a cold sweat. She had sent people to investigate in advance and confirmed that Mu Nanyan had taken everyone away before she dared to come. How could there be still one person left who was King Li's subordinate?

Shen reluctantly put down the things in her hand and said, "What are you talking about? I am in my own home and I am taking my things. What do you have to do with it?"

Yuan Wu scratched his ears. He didn't want to be superficial with this woman when Mu Nanyan was not around. "Mrs. Shen, you know what you want to do. Most of the things in this room were sent by our prince to make the princess happy. Why do you think these are your things? Could it be that Mrs. Shen wants to go to the Li Palace to have a chat?"

Shen smiled awkwardly, "Brother, what you said is true. Yanyan is from our Mu Mansion. When Yanyan is not here, her things will naturally be kept in the Mu Mansion warehouse. When Yanyan comes back, they will naturally be returned."

Yuan Wu sighed. This woman's thoughts are really obvious. I don't know why Mu Xiwen married her. Was it because she was fat? Because she didn't like to take a bath? Or because of her beauty? But it must be said that Mu Xiwen's little lover Lu Rou's appearance and body are also amazing! "Aunt Shen, do you think I'm stupid?"

Shen's smile was frozen. She was not afraid of Yuan Wu, but he was behind the Prince Li's Mansion, so she had to take this into consideration. She didn't expect Mu Nanyan to have kept this trick, but she was not angry. Mu Nanyan would not be able to come back from this expedition, and even our God of War, His Royal Highness Prince Li, would be buried in a foreign country. After they all died, these things would have to be sent to her courtyard. She just had to endure for a while. "Let's talk it over. I'm just afraid that someone with ulterior motives will steal things. As a mother, I have to help my daughter take care of it."

Yuan Wu crossed his arms, "Madam Shen, there is something wrong with what you said. Our young lady is a legitimate daughter. How dare you, a concubine, call yourself her biological mother? After all, Madam Shen is from the countryside. She has learned few etiquettes, but she has not learned them after so many years in Kyoto. Madam Shen should find someone to take a look. In case there is any terminal illness, it is better to detect and treat it early."

Shen's face suddenly darkened. It was okay for Mu Nanyan, but she deserved to die for a servant to say that! It was also Mu Xiwen's fault that he hadn't made her his wife for so long. When Mu Nanyan died, the first thing she would do was to hold a grand wedding. She wanted everyone in Kyoto to know that she was the real mistress of the Mu family.

There was no reason for Shen to stay any longer, so she left Jinsheng Courtyard dejectedly. Yuan Wu went into the warehouse and counted the things. Seeing that there was nothing missing, he closed the door and returned to the tree. He took out the snacks made by Mu Nanyan from his pocket and ate them. Wan Xi was also careful. She counted the warehouse before going out in the morning and handed the list to Yuan Wu. She knew that these were Mu Nanyan's treasures, so she was very cautious even when she came to the warehouse herself.

Mu Nanyan walked around the Beihan capital for a long time but didn't find anything interesting until she saw a brothel in the center of the capital that was different from all the other buildings. The building reached into the clouds and its exterior was glittering with gold. Mu Nanyan searched around and found only a door. She thought there must be many secret doors inside. She looked at her clothes, which were still women's clothes. There happened to be a clothing store next to it, so Mu Nanyan went in and bought a new set. When she came out, she was wearing neat men's clothes.

In order to make herself more valued, Mu Nanyan also found a jade pendant of good quality from the space and hung it around her waist.

The madam stood at the door with a smile on her face, and she kept scolding the woman at the door, "You blind thing, how can you let anyone in? What are you doing here! Go back to the back to serve customers, and look better and stop crying. Your father sent you here to pay you back, not to enjoy yourself!"

Mu Nanyan was twirling a folding fan. She had put on makeup before coming. The madam knew she was someone extraordinary when she saw her clothes, especially the jade pendant around her waist. It was hard to tell which family’s young master was here to have fun. “Hey, sir, please come in. Han Shuang will show you around.”

Han Shuang timidly approached and said softly, "I don't know your surname, sir. I am Han Shuang."

Mu Nanyan took her hand and said, "My surname is Zhuo, and Hanshuang is a good name. I like it."

The madam smiled and pushed Han Shuang forward, "Master Zhuo, this one is new here. We all know that masters like fresh and clean things. This one is guaranteed to be clean. Shuang'er, take good care of Master Zhuo."

Mu Nanyan touched her hand, it was cold. How scared this girl must be. "Come on, show me what good things are here." Mu Nanyan led her in front, and Han Shuang followed silently behind with her head down.

Mu Nanyan took a quick tour. The whole building had nine floors, not counting the basement. The first and second floors were the lobby, and the upper floors were all private rooms. When she reached the basement, Han Shuang, who had been following her quietly, called her, "Sir, you can't go down without a token. Let's... let's go to my place."

Mu Nanyan nodded without asking and followed her upstairs. After all, it would be bad to alert the enemy on her first visit. She quietly checked Han Shuang's pulse and found signs of poisoning, a chronic poison. It seemed that this brothel had some secrets.

Han Shuang led Mu Nanyan to the room on the fifth floor. As soon as they entered the room, they could smell the fragrance of flowers. This brothel was quite strange. It was freezing cold outside, but there was no chill at all in such a big brothel. Who could study architecture so well? He must be an expert!

"Sir, please wait a moment. I will go and prepare something." After saying that, Han Shuang took something out of the closet and went out of the room.

Mu Nanyan stood up. This room is not big but has everything. The incense in the incense burner is not regular incense, fortunately it is not effective for women. Judging from the dressing table, this room belongs to this Miss Han Shuang.

Creak—Mu Nanyan quickly sat back on the bed. Han Shuang stood at the door for a long time, and finally went into the house.

When Mu Nanyan saw it clearly, she was shocked. Was this faint veil real? This folk custom! It was amazing. If she were a man, she would definitely bleed from her nose. "Miss Han Shuang is really a wait."

Han Shuang's hand holding the tray trembled, "It's my fault. I put on a little makeup and I don't know if you will like it." Han Shuang sat down awkwardly. Although she was obviously scared, she still put her hand on Mu Nanyan's hand.

Mu Nanyan's original intention to tease her was gone, "Where does Miss Han Shuang live?"

Han Shuang clenched his fists, "It's just a small village in Bianchui, a place that is not worthy of being mentioned in public. If you hear about it, it will pollute your ears."

Mu Nanyan took her hand and walked to the round table, pouring her a glass of water. "I have plenty of time today, so I want to hear your story. This ingot of silver is your reward."

Han Shuang tightened her grip. Seeing that she didn't take it back, Mu Nanyan pretended to be angry and said, "Miss Shuang'er, are you trying to disobey me? I don't want to do anything today. Put on a coat. It's cold so you don't get sick."

Han Shuang finally made a decision and grabbed Mu Nanyan, "Sir, don't go. Since you want to listen to what Shuang has to say." She didn't want to receive newcomers. This young man was the first one who didn't look at her with disgust. She was willing to do anything for him.

Mu Nanyan wanted to go to the closet to give her the dress, but she didn't expect that she would dare to grab her. Mu Nanyan patted her hands, and when she let go, she took out a coat from the closet and said, "Put it on first."

Han Shuang didn't know her intention, but her heart was already tied to her, not out of love but gratitude, "Thank you, sir. My original name is Zhao Lingshuang, and I am originally from Li Country. However, Beihan Country has been harassing the border of Li Country in recent years, and many women like me have been abducted. Some were sent to the backyards of the rich and powerful, and some were sent to this brothel."

Mu Nanyan asked: "Are your parents still alive?"

Han Shuang's eyes were slightly red as she shook her head, "They killed my entire family the day I was kidnapped." After she finished speaking, a tear rolled down her cheeks, and she didn't even dare to cry out loud.

Mu Nanyan took out a handkerchief and handed it to her, "Wipe it yourself."

"Have I ruined your mood?" Han Shuang asked nervously.

Mu Nanyan leaned on the table and shook her head, "Go on."

"I was arrested last year. My family was relatively well-off. Fortunately, I bumped my head when I was a kid and got a scar on my forehead, so I wasn't sent to the backyard of the rich and powerful. Since I came here, I have to take medicine every day. I think I was poisoned. I thought about committing suicide at first, but gradually I didn't dare to do it after being punished too much. These people can control our life and death. I can't escape or die."

Mu Nanyan probably guessed what kind of poison it was. She wasn't very curious about this girl, but she didn't expect that she was from Dongli Country. People from Beihan Country did this kind of thing a lot! Damn it, I dare not think about what happened to these girls. I don't even have the courage to die.

"Girl, tell me about this brothel. This is my first time here, so why didn't you let me go downstairs just now?"

Han Shuang's eyes dodged for a moment. It was unknown what she was afraid of. Perhaps she did not trust Mu Nanyan. "I don't know what you are asking, Master."