The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 1116

Chapter 1116: 541 Scheming Xiao Hen (Second Update)

The courtesan from Xianle Inn, believed to be dead, had suddenly appeared before his own eyes—could there be anything more absurd than this?

If she was Mo Qianxue, then what was the deal with the female corpse lying at the Yamen?

Moreover, Xiao Hen was absolutely certain he had never met Mo Qianxue, so who did Mo Qianxue mistake him for?

In an instant, countless doubts flashed through Xiao Hen’s mind.

A chord in his heart was tightly strung, giving him the feeling that he might have unwittingly stumbled upon some truth.

When Xiao Hen didn’t wish his emotions to be seen, no one could penetrate his facade. He immediately reined in his thoughts, entering a state of acquaintance with Mo Qianxue, "But I heard that the courtesan of Xianle Inn was dead."

"Just a scapegoat died," Mo Qianxue said nonchalantly.

This was a very secret matter, yet Mo Qianxue seemed to have no scruples or fear discussing it in front of him.

Xiao Hen watched her, expressionless.

"Ah, it hurts so much, help me up," Mo Qianxue gasped in pain, reaching out her hand. Xiao Hen didn’t move, but Mo Qianxue only extended it briefly before seeming to remember something, quickly withdrawing her hand, "I can do it myself!"

She bore the pain and moved to sit down on a stool beside the table, then said to Xiao Hen, "Right, why are you here? Last time I saw you, weren’t you an official from the Hanlin Academy? You are not wearing the uniform of Hanlin Academy today."

Xiao Hen replied, "I was on duty at the Ministry of Justice today."

Mo Qianxue snorted, "The Ministry of Justice?"

Without betraying any emotion, Xiao Hen said, "Yes, today I was investigating your case. If I had known earlier that you had faked your death, I wouldn’t have bothered."

Mo Qianxue waved her hand dismissively, "Just investigate casually, don’t take it too seriously, otherwise, I’m afraid you’ll bring trouble upon yourself."

As if casually, Xiao Hen asked, "What trouble could I attract?"

Mo Qianxue sighed, "Well, it’s a long story. I only have a rough idea myself and don’t know how to explain it clearly to you."

Xiao Hen’s eyes flickered slightly, "Is it the young master behind you?"

Mo Qianxue looked at him with a face full of shock, "You know of our young master?"

Calmly, Xiao Hen stated, "Today I went with the Minister of Justice to investigate the case, and on the way, we encountered an assassination attempt. Those people let something slip about a ’young master’."

Xiao Hen didn’t lie, but he didn’t reveal the entire truth either—such as the fact that those people were actually after him, unrelated to his investigation.

Xiao Hen was probing Mo Qianxue to find out what role she played in this plot and how much she knew.

"You weren’t hurt, were you?" Mo Qianxue’s response was this.

Lashes lowered, Xiao Hen replied indifferently, "I am fine, Minister Xing suffered some minor injuries."

This statement might give the impression that those people were targeting Minister Xing.

Mo Qianxue pouted and said, "It must be because you were investigating the case too closely. They wanted to warn you. Otherwise, you might not have returned alive. I understand the methods of our young master."

Apparently, Mo Qianxue didn’t know that those people were actually after his life. So in Mo Qianxue’s eyes, what was her young master hoping to achieve by causing a homicide?

Suppressing his urge to ask who the young master was, Xiao Hen poured a cup of tea for Mo Qianxue and asked, "Why did you fake your death?"

"To kill someone," Mo Qianxue said, her mood turning downcast.

Xiao Hen paused while he was about to put the teapot back, his eyelashes trembling slightly as he took the teapot back and poured himself a cup of tea, "Who?"

In a low voice, Mo Qianxue said, "The owner of this Medical Hall."

Xiao Hen’s grip tightened, spilling a couple of drops of tea on the table.

Without a trace, he covered them with his teacup, his voice flat, "Did you intentionally get injured to get close to her?"

"Yes," Mo Qianxue nodded with a downcast air.

Casually, Xiao Hen commented, "Such severe injuries, aren’t you scared of dying?"

Mo Qianxue, thinking that Xiao Hen was guessing the severity of her injuries from the bandages on her body, didn’t consider that Xiao Hen already knew she had nearly died that night, replied, "If the injuries weren’t severe, how could I gain her trust?"

Xiao Hen placed the teapot back, suppressing the urge to eliminate Mo Qianxue on the spot, and asked blandly, "You’ve gained her trust now, why haven’t you made your move?"

Mo Qianxue was silent. _{freёwebnovel.com}

"Still planning to act?" Xiao Hen asked.

"I don’t know," Mo Qianxue replied.

Taking a sip of tea, Xiao Hen said, "You mentioned yourself how capable your young master is, aren’t you afraid of being punished by your young master if you disobey?"

Mo Qianxue sighed deeply, seemingly conflicted.

"Forget about me, let’s talk about you. What is your identity now?"

"Hanlin Academy Reader, Ministry of Justice Scribe," he said.

"What’s your name?"

"Xiao Liulang."

"Oh," Mo Qianxue responded, seemingly unimpressed with the name, "So... have you accomplished what you said you came here to do?"

Unflinchingly, Xiao Hen said, "Still in progress."

"What exactly is it?" Mo Qianxue asked, curious.