Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander-Chapter 320: Unsure if He Can Accept It

Mu Yunlie approached.

Yan Chuhua immediately set down her glass of wine and sat up straight and proper, just like a well-behaved student attentively following a class.

Xia Ziyu also glanced at Mu Yunlie.

He felt a familiar, powerful aura emanating from Mu Yunlie, but he couldn’t quite place it.

Yan Qianyi asked, "Ah Lie, do you want something to eat?"

Mu Yunlie shook his head, looking at the steak on her plate that was nearly finished, and asked, "Are you full?"

His voice was gentle, but it carried an indescribable coolness.

He was a bit displeased.

Yan Qianyi nodded.

"Then let’s go upstairs to sleep," Mu Yunlie said as he took her hand. He excused themselves to Yan Chuhua and Xia Ziyu and took her upstairs.

Once in the bedroom, she asked him, "Are you upset?"

"No, go brush your teeth and get ready for bed," Mu Yunlie said, letting go of her hand and lying down on the bed.

After brushing her teeth, Yan Qianyi climbed into bed, snuggling into his embrace, and looked up at his chiseled chin, "Have you fallen asleep yet?"

Mu Yunlie, with his eyes closed, faintly responded, "No."

"Then can I talk to you about Chu Hua?"

"Mhm."

After Yan Qianyi told Mu Yunlie about Yan Chuhua, she saw that his eyes remained closed, and his brow didn’t furrow once the entire time.

"Aren’t you surprised? Chu Hua turns out to be a princess of the Moer Kingdom, no wonder we couldn’t find any clues after searching for so long."

"I had already looked into the royal family of the Moer Kingdom earlier," Mu Yunlie said indifferently, "Let’s sleep."

He had guessed long ago that Yan Chuhua’s identity was far from simple.

Yan Qianyi was not feeling sleepy at all now. Mu Yunlie hadn’t mentioned Xia Ziyu, which only made her feel more anxious.

After hesitating for a moment, she looked up at him again, "Taking in that patient, you’re really not upset about it?"

She clearly sensed that his mood was somewhat off.

Mu Yunlie said, "As long as you tell me the truth."

"Of course it’s the truth. There’s really nothing between us, I just took him in out of pity. Don’t overthink it, and don’t be jealous, okay?"

Regarding Xia Ziyu, Mu Yunlie knew Yan Qianyi had intentionally concealed some things. He hadn’t wanted to probe further.

But since she had brought it up herself, he asked, "Then do you know about his family background?"

"I don’t," Yan Qianyi said. "I treat patients without looking into their family backgrounds."

"What’s his illness?"

"Esophageal cancer," Yan Qianyi blurted out.

That’s what Chu Hua had said earlier.

Mu Yunlie mulled it over quietly.

She seemed genuinely unaware of Xia Ziyu’s identity.

Could it be true, like Pei Yuexuan said, that the relationship between her and Xia Ziyu was purely that of a doctor and a patient?

He probed again, "There’s an opportunity to make money right now, are you interested?"

Hearing there was a chance to make money, Yan Qianyi’s eyes immediately sparkled, "What opportunity?"

"A prince of the royal family is refusing an arranged marriage and has fled. If you can find him, you could get a substantial reward."

"How come I haven’t heard about such a big deal at all?"

"For the prince’s safety, it’s classified information, only known to the Internal Government and the Military Department. You can hand him over to me, and I’ll transfer him over. The reward will be all yours, how about it?"

"Yes!" Yan Qianyi sat up excitedly, "Which prince? How much is the reward?"

Looking at Yan Qianyi’s eyes that still shone with the glow of a Little Money Fan even in the darkness, Mu Yunlie was convinced—she really did not know Xia Ziyu’s identity.

So had Xia Ziyu sought her out to hide, concealing his own identity?

"Come on, tell me," urged Yan Qianyi.

"It seems like there are ten million. When I get back, I’ll organize his information and send it to you."

"Okay!"

"But you’re so busy, do you have the time for this?"

"Also... I don’t specifically have time to search for someone, but I can keep an eye out. What if I get lucky and see him on the street? Then I’d notify you, you can capture the person, and we can split the money fifty-fifty."

With Hei Zai around, isn’t finding someone a piece of cake?

Turning down money is foolishness.

Mu Yunlie smiled, truly a Little Money Fan.

They were already husband and wife, yet she still wanted to keep things so separate between them.

Yan Qianyi suddenly thought of something, "Right, that prince, could he be Chu Hua’s betrothed?"

"That’s likely. I’ll confirm it tomorrow."

"Then Chu Hua..."

"Don’t worry, I’ll pretend I’m unaware of her identity."

Yan Qianyi lifted her head and pecked Mu Yunlie on the chin.

He reminded her, "But you also have to ensure she makes plans soon. Continuing like this isn’t sustainable; someone might find this place before long."

"Yeah, I know."

"Also, as long as she’s with you, you must ensure her safety. Should anything happen to her in the Federation Empire, it could provoke a dispute between the two nations, and you would become entangled as well."

"Sure, rest easy. Let’s sleep, I’m dead tired."

Yan Qianyi squeezed into Mu Yunlie’s arms and hugged him tightly.

As long as he didn’t get jealous over Xia Ziyu and wasn’t angry, she felt at ease.

Actually, she didn’t want to lie to him either, but regarding Cat Immortal’s identity, she now dared not tell him.

She wasn’t sure whether he would accept it.

His identity and the upbringing he had received since childhood likely wouldn’t allow her to maintain justice in such a way.

Anyway, to avoid unnecessary trouble and arguments, it was best if he never found out.

The next morning, Yan Qianyi and Mu Yunlie came downstairs and saw Xia Ziyu helping Aunt Xue with chores.

Aunt Xue had prepared a lavish breakfast with both Western and Chinese options.

Xia Ziyu was running back and forth between the kitchen and dining room, helping Aunt Xue bring the breakfast to the table.

Aunt Xue was so pleased that she kept praising Xia Ziyu, "These days, it’s rare to find young people who don’t sleep in and are as diligent as you."

Xia Ziyu knew how to sweet-talk Aunt Xue and make her happy.

Aunt Xue was growing more and more fond of him and increasingly worried about his health, "Alright, you should go and sit down to eat now."

Seeing Xia Ziyu ingratiate himself in front of Aunt Xue, Yan Qianyi smiled, "I had no idea, you’re quite hard-working, huh."

Xia Ziyu shrugged helplessly, "No choice, I’m living under someone else’s roof."

He had to keep Aunt Xue in high spirits.

Then, when this heartless woman decided to send him away, Aunt Xue might speak a few good words for him.

"Ah Lie, you guys start eating. I’m going to call Chu Hua."

Mu Yunlie nodded.

After Yan Qianyi left, Mu Yunlie sat down opposite Xia Ziyu.

Xia Ziyu was earnestly peeling a boiled egg.

After struggling to remove the shell and just as he was about to eat it, he suddenly felt something amiss.

He looked up to find a pair of hawk-like eyes staring coldly at him.

Xia Ziyu jumped in surprise, his hand shaking involuntarily.

The slippery egg slipped right out of his hand.

He bent down to pick it up, but the egg rolled toward Mu Yunlie’s foot.

It was unclear whether it was intentional or accidental, but Mu Yunlie lifted his foot and then let it fall.

The egg smashed...

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