Du Xiaoli smiled and said, You wont.

Liu Mochen looked at Du Xiaolis resolute expression. Despite being faced with his killing intent, she was unexpectedly not the slightest bit afraid. He withdrew his murderous aura and said, You sure are confident.

Of course. I believe that a person who was willing to donate a large sum of money to help the common people survive through a drought is definitely not someone who would willfully slaughter the innocent, Du Xiaoli said.

Liu Mochen narrowed his eyes slightly and gazed at Du Xiaoli for a moment before saying, I remember now. Youre the little girl from that year. Back then, that little girl also said shes Du Xiaoli.

Upon seeing Liu Mochens reaction, Du Xiaoli asked doubtfully, Didnt you already recognize me from the start?

No, Liu Mohcen answered, But now I know its you.

Eh

, then how did you recognize me before? You knew my name, as well as Xia Yings.

Yuexuan told me, Liu Mochen said nonchalantly.

Yin Yuexuan? Youre the sect leader of the Yanluo Palace Hall? Du Xiaoli looked at Liu Mochen in astonishment.

A person who had such good relations with Yin Yuexuan, was so highly skilled in martial arts, and even wore a mask Aside from Yanluo Palace Halls sect leader, no one else could possibly be him.

Are you very astonished? Liu Mochen said with devilish smile. He did not deny Du Xiaolis suspicion. Now, do you still feel that Im a good person? Are you still confident that I wont kill you?

Everyone under the heavens knew that Yanluo Palace Halls the sect leader, nicknamed the King of the Underworld

, had always killed people without batting an eye. Under his leaders.h.i.+p, Yanluo Palace Halls power and influence doubled! This was a path he had paved step by step with the blood of many people.

Du Xiaoli was only shocked for a moment. She regained her calm soon after and said, Its no wonder you would know about me and Xia Yuan. Although I now know youre Yanluo Palace Halls sect leader, I still maintain my standpoint.

Up to you, Liu Mochen said, not really minding it.

He reckoned that out of all the people who knew him in this world, few would say he was a good person.

Whats your name? Du Xiaoli asked.

Everyone knew the nickname of Yanluo Palace Halls sect leader, but no one knew his real name. It was clear that he did not like telling people his personal details. Du Xiaoli asked this question, but she did not actually have any hope that he would answer her.

Liu Mochen.

Unexpectedly, he revealed his real name. It wasnt just Du Xiaoli who hadnt antic.i.p.ated it. Even Liu Mochen himself hadnt seen this coming.

Hadnt he always been cold and indifferent toward people? Why would he tell her his real name the moment she asked?

Was it because of that warmth?

That

Uh

Liu Mochen, is the poison in your body Cold Poison?

Du Xiaoli wanted to ask about the poison in Liu Mochens body, but the moment she mentioned it, Liu Mochen emitted a cold aura while he gazed at her.

It immediately fell silent inside the room. After a while, Liu Mochen finally said, How do you know about Cold Poison?

Im a physician, Du Xiaoli replied.

Hu Yijians little apprentice. Liu Mochen recalled that there seemed to be this piece of information when he investigated her background previously.

In the future, you need to do your best to avoid getting poisoned, Du Xiaoli said. Although the Cold Poison will devour the new poison every time you get poisoned, it will also deepen the spread of the poison in your body. It will be very troublesome if you want to detoxify the Cold Poison from your body later on.

Theres no way to detoxify it anyway, so whats the point? Liu Mochen said nonchalantly. That day, you said you wanted to repay me. This time, youve saved my life twice. Thats considered as repaid. Your business with me is done. Goodbye.

Liu Mochen finished talking and was about to leave, but he was held back by Du Xiaolis call.

Who said its done? At that time, your Yanluo Palace Hall wanted to kidnap and take me away. I still havent properly settled that debt with you guys.

Liu Mochen turned around, looked at Du Xiaoli, and said, According Yanluo Palace Halls rules, Ill have to refuse to reveal any information. However, with your intelligence, Im sure it wont be hard for you to guess who it was. Goodbye.

At that, Liu Mochen took large strides and left. Du Xiaoli blanked out for a moment, and by the time she went out, Liu Mochen was already gone.

Mistress, he left already. Xia Yuan just so happened to enter the courtyard and saw Liu Mochen fly off, swiftly disappearing.

Mm, lets go back then. Du Xiaoli nodded and returned to the Prime Ministers Manor.

Upon her return, Du Xiaoli thought of how she hadnt gone to see the Old Madam for some time. In the past, the old lady didnt really like Du Xiaoli. Nevertheless, Du Xiaoli was her granddaughter, so she still went to visit the Old Madam.

Old Madam Du was very happy to see Du Xiaoli and hurriedly called the latter to sit by her side. She also had a servant girl prepare some snacks and treats for Du Xiaoli.

Du Xiaoli hadnt expected that Du Kexin would be here too. If she had known, she wouldnt have come visit at this time.

Lets continue with what we were just talking about. Meiqing, Xiner still has a month or so before she reaches marriageable age. You need to plan and prepare well for the coming-of-age ceremony. I cant invite just anybody to it. I need to invite those with prestige, Old Madam Fu said.

So, it turned out that they were talking about Du Kexins reaching of the marriageable age. It was no wonder that both Du Kexin and Zhong Meiqing were here.

This daughter-in-law knows, Zhong Meiqing replied.

Xiner also achieved a ranking in the compet.i.tion this time. You must be done with your studies at the academy, right? Stay home and focus on preparing for your coming-of-age ceremony.

Yes, Grandmother, Du Kexin said.

Additionally, regarding your marriage into Prince Rens Manor, you should have Yunhan go put in a few words for you. Although youd only be the princes second imperial concubine, you still need to get officially wed. It cant be considered done just because you get carried into the manor in a palanquin. Get this marriage settled as early as possible.

Yes.

...

While listening to the women talk, Du Xiaoli didnt actually say anything. Instead, she merely sat quietly beside Old Madam Du. However, Du Xiaoli could still Du Kexins gaze on her from time to time.

References

MoonWhisperer, TWIP's Thoughts

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