Like death

Li Zifu was actually unaware of which trouble Mu Yunxuan was causing?

With chopsticks in her mouth, Su Zimo's eyes followed the direction Mu Yunxuan had left.

The prison cell in the Three Kings' Mansion was damp and dark, with rats scurrying around and a musty odor permeating the air.

Su Ziyun leaned against the wall, her face expressionless. Until now, she couldn't comprehend what had gone wrong, and the sudden downfall from heaven to hell left her bewildered.

Not just her, even Su Weichen and Xie Leng Chan felt the same way.

The three of them were locked up together in the same cell.

However, no one uttered a word. Each sat on their own side, their eyes vacant and dull.

"Squeak!" With a loud noise, the chain lock was opened.

Su Ziyun stirred, her eyes turning towards the source of the sound.

Suddenly, she caught sight of Jun Lintian's figure, and Su Ziyun hurriedly climbed to the iron fence, excitement evident on her face.

"Wang Ye, Wang Ye!"

Su Ziyun looked at Jun Lintian with anticipation. Finally, she had hoped for his arrival.

When Jun Lintian saw Su Ziyun, her hair disheveled, her face disheveled, her complexion roughened, and her former beauty long gone, his expression remained indifferent.

Su Weichen and Xie Leng Chan also stood up and knelt before Jun Lintian.

"Wang Ye, Yun'er was set up, Wang Ye," Su Ziyun pleaded, hoping to find a glimmer of hope in Jun Lintian's eyes, but his deep eyes showed no emotion.

"Set up? Su Ziyun, if not for King Ben's discerning eyes, King Ben would never have thought that you were capable of such things. And now, you have committed such a disgraceful act, tarnishing my name! The perpetrator has already been dealt with by King Ben. If not for the fact that you have served King Ben for many years, insulting my dignity like this would be punishable by death! King Ben came to see you one last time, and from now on, you hold no relevance. King Ben will confine you here for the rest of your life." Jun Lintian spoke ruthlessly and coldly, never expecting that he would one day fall into the hands of women.

Su Ziyun burst into tears, shaking her head as she looked at Jun Lintian.

"Wang Ye, would Yun'er, as a person who cherishes her future, do such a foolish thing? Wang Ye, as your future princess, Yun'er has waited for you for so many years. Yun'er has no intention of ruining her future and seeking death. Wang Ye, think about it. Would Yun'er do such a thing? The events of that night were clearly orchestrated by someone else. Wang Ye, you must be the one to render justice for Yun'er!"

"Su Ziyun, you have no shame! Think about everything you have plotted. That is the greatest shame in King Ben's life. You have the audacity to say that and make King Ben decide for you."

Jun Lintian looked at Su Ziyun with contempt in his eyes, his tone filled with mockery.

"Wang Ye, you know Yun'er well. Yun'er is not the kind of person who would ruin her future in such a despicable manner. Wang Ye, it must be Su Zimo, the owner of Mingyue Mountain Villa, who framed Yun'er in order to seek revenge."

Su Zimo, yes, Wang Ye despised Su Zimo the most. Su Zimo had returned, bringing along three unknown children, which was a great humiliation to Wang Ye. She continued to sink deeper into the abyss, hoping that Wang Ye would show some leniency.

Upon hearing that the owner of Mingyue Mountain Villa was Su Zimo, Su Weichen's eyes widened in surprise as he stared at Su Ziyun's back.

"Yun'er, are you saying that the owner of Mingyue Mountain Villa is Su Zimo?"

Su Weichen couldn't help but ask, astonishment evident on his cloudy eyes.

However, Su Ziyun had no intention of answering him at the moment.

"King Ben has already investigated. Su Zimo did not leave Mingyue Villa that night at all. You have fabricated lies, making baseless accusations against Momo. It turns out that you, Su Ziyun, are such a wicked person. King Ben trusted you too much."

Jun Lintian flicked his sleeves, turned around, and angrily strode away.

"Wang Ye, Wang Ye, please don't go! Listen to Yun'er's explanation!"

But all she received in response was the sound of locks and chains clashing shut.

Su Ziyun sat on the ground, her eyes filled with despair. Was this the end of her life?

"Yun'er, why didn't you explain earlier that the owner of Mingyue Mountain Villa was Su Zimo? Did you already know?"

Su Weichen glared at Su Ziyun angrily.

"Hmph!" Su Ziyun sneered.

"What about Su Zimo? Does Father still plan to bring her back to the Su Mansion?"

Su Weichen glanced at Su Ziyun with disdain.

"How can she be considered my daughter, Su Weichen's daughter? With the backing of Mingyue Villa, how many people can challenge the Su Mansion? Are you out of your mind?"

Su Weichen's face flushed with anger.

"Father, it's you who's lost your mind! Do you still want to protect Su Zimo, who received preferential treatment in the Su Mansion? She has returned to seek revenge on us!"

"Mistress, what Yun'er said makes sense. Although that wicked girl is from the Su Mansion, she may not be on our side!"

Xie Leng Chan looked disdainful, a trace of cruelty flashing in her eyes.

"If you had revealed her identity earlier, the situation wouldn't have unfolded like this."

Su Weichen's eyes held a glimmer of hope.

"You are simply deluding yourself, sir. She has long been aware that our family is imprisoned, but there hasn't been a trace of her presence until now. Su Zimo, Su Qingjue, and Su Zinian have all despised us for a long time. They wouldn't even think of saving us. Our priority now is to uncover what happened that night and find out who framed our Su family. Getting out of this prison is the main concern," Xie Leng Chan stated, her calm demeanor offering multiple insights.

"Furthermore, we can only rely on the support of my father-in-law at this point," Su Weichen confessed, hanging his head in despair. How did he, Su Weichen, end up in such a dire situation?

"Mother, it must be Su Zimo. Ever since she returned, the Su Mansion has been plagued with misfortune. First, it was Xu'er, and now it's our turn. She must have come back for revenge," Su Weichen claimed, prompting both him and Xie Leng Chan to reach the same conclusion.

"Sir, Yun'er's words make sense. Su Zimo has always been the orchestrator, no matter the circumstances," Xie Leng Chan agreed.

Within the damp cell, the only sounds that remained were the sighs of the three individuals.

Meanwhile, at Sanqing Mountain...

Su Zimo left her bowl with little food and felt an inexplicable worry in her heart upon seeing that Mu Yunxuan hadn't eaten much either.

She stood up and walked outside.

Observing Su Zimo's expression, Li Zifu grinned and muttered to himself, "No need for words, these two are bound to have some drama."

He swiftly peeled a large shrimp and put it in his mouth, enjoying the spectacle.

"Hey, hey! If you're not going to eat, then save it for this old man. Su Zimo walked out of the courtyard and, not spotting Mu Yunxuan, looked into the dark night outside. Her heart couldn't help but tremble.

She quickly retrieved a night pearl to illuminate her surroundings.

Despite scanning the area, there was no sign of Mu Yunxuan.

Su Zimo turned to go back, but her footsteps seemed unable to move.

"Really, why do I care if he's eaten enough?"

Su Zimo furrowed her brows, wondering when she became so sentimental.

She turned around and proceeded along the path.

The farther she went, the more her body trembled.

In her heart, Su Zimo scolded herself relentlessly. Wasn't she coming out to find fault with herself?

Suddenly, that night of helplessness replayed in her mind.

"Phew!" Su Zimo took a deep breath. "No, there's nothing to be afraid of."

Abruptly, Su Zimo sensed that something was getting closer to her from behind, and her face grew paler.

Swiftly turning around, she discovered Mu Yunxuan's tall figure standing behind her.

Su Zimo took a few steps back, but the stump behind her caused her to stumble.

"Ah!" Su Zimo closed her eyes, anticipating the fall.

However, a strong arm caught her and prevented her from hitting the ground.

Mu Yunxuan felt her body tremble slightly and remembered the night they were at Jiuhua Mountain, where she displayed the same uneasiness and fear. She seemed restless and scared.

"Madam, are you feeling unwell?" Mu Yunxuan asked, worriedly observing her. Was she not concerned about him? Why did she chase after him?

Su Zimo remained seated on the ground, feeling frustrated. Was she really out here in the dark just to encounter him? Could her body be comfortable in this blackness?

Ever since that meeting, she fell from the cliff's edge and developed this fear of darkness. In the desolate mountains, even the slightest sound frightened her like a startled bird. Six years had passed, yet she still couldn't overcome it. Not only that, every time during this period, her strength seemed to drain away.

"Madam?" Mu Yunxuan called out, looking at her with concern. Did she not care about him? Why did she chase after him?

"It's fine, I'll just take a rest for a while."

Su Zimo breathed heavily, trying to steady herself.

"Why aren't you eating? What are you doing running out in the dark?" Su Zimo's tone was not pleasant. It was evident that she wanted to show concern for Mu Yunxuan, but her words carried a reproachful undertone. Slowly getting up from the ground, she couldn't help but tremble as soon as she stepped into the darkness again.

Mu Yunxuan's pupils constricted for a moment, and then a faint smile appeared on his lips.

This woman was tough on the outside but soft-hearted on the inside. If she wasn't worried about him, she wouldn't have come out at all.

However, he had been feeling quite unhappy earlier and wanted to come out and relax a bit. It didn't take long for him to see her searching for him, and he couldn't have been happier at that moment.

"Madam, are you concerned about your husband?"

"Who cares about you? Just help me go back," Su Zimo glared at him. She didn't want to stay here. She had tried countless times, but she was like a person who would faint at the sight of blood—unable to overcome this fear of the dark.

Mu Yunxuan obediently supported her.

He felt a sense of joy in his heart. He was more than willing to help her!

"Madam, you're trembling so much. Is something bothering you?"

"No, I'm fine. Let's go," Su Zimo replied. She had no intention of mentioning her fear of the dark under any circumstances.

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