"That was my doing, of course I remember," Mu Anxiao said, rubbing her eyes. "But speaking of which, after you get your favour back, how do you plan to tell him about this?"
"I'll say you arranged it," Xiao Fei replied truthfully.
Mu Anxiao's expression stiffened, and she let out a dry laugh. "You're quite honest, aren't you?" she said, lifting the blanket covering her legs. "Did you notice anything unusual when you came in?"
"What kind of unusual?" Xiao Fei stepped closer.
Mu Anxiao: "Just... did anything stop you?" She felt that besides women, there were other lingering spirits in the General's Mansion. As for demonic energy, she hadn't smelled any yet. Also, Xiao Fei had never been to the General's Mansion before, yet she could find her directly now. This made her wonder... if Xiao Fei knew something.
However, the moment Mu Anxiao said this, Xiao Fei's expression turned serious. "..." she frowned.
Seeing Xiao Fei's reaction, Mu Anxiao got out of bed directly. "It seems you've discovered something?" she asked, walking barefoot towards Xiao Fei.
After staring at Mu Anxiao's feet for a few seconds, Xiao Fei said, "Someone guided me when I came in." She then looked up to meet Mu Anxiao's eyes.
"A person... was it a child?" Mu Anxiao suspected the person might be Bing'er.
Xiao Fei: "No." She shook her head slightly.
"You..."
"I didn't see the person's face, but judging by his voice, I can say... it was a man."
"A man?" Mu Anxiao repeated, the carriage driver's face flashing in her mind. She asked, "What was his approximate age?"
"Couldn't tell his age."
"Then what clothes was he wearing, you must remember?" Mu Anxiao became nervous.
Xiao Fei thought back based on her memory and said, "They were quite luxurious, not like someone who was poor."
"Luxurious?" Mu Anxiao was confused.
Xiao Fei: "In short, I was also wondering how he could see me? At the time... I asked him that question too. Do you know what he said?"
"What?" Mu Anxiao blinked.
"He said, 'Ask what you should, and don't ask what you shouldn't.' Honestly," Xiao Fei said, "I was very angry when he said that, but since he had already brought me here, it wouldn't be good to scold him further. So I kept it to myself. And now, you've brought my unpleasantness to the surface."
"You resent me."
"It's not resentment, it's just..." Xiao Fei sighed softly, "That incident put me in a bad mood."
"..." Mu Anxiao remained silent, turned, and walked to the bedside to put on her shoes.
Watching Mu Anxiao's back, Xiao Fei said faintly, "Is this useful information?"
"I suppose so," Mu Anxiao replied, kicking the tip of her shoe on the ground twice before turning to face Xiao Fei. "Has your dedicated underworld escort come to find you yet?"
"No."
"That's strange. Under normal circumstances, after you died, an underworld escort should have come for you immediately. How come..." Mu Anxiao frowned. "No escort came to arrest you?"
"I ran away," Xiao Fei said softly.
Upon hearing this, Mu Anxiao was reminded of Xiao Fei's strong hatred for Mu Hua, so she decided not to dwell on the topic any further. She said, "Sit down."
"Do you want me to serve you?" Xiao Fei suddenly said.
Mu Anxiao: "Serve me? You're a soul, how can you serve me?" she asked, walking past Xiao Fei to the table, picking up the teapot, and pouring herself a cup of water.
Xiao Fei turned and walked behind Mu Anxiao. "You think I was harmed by Madam?"
Hearing this, Mu Anxiao picked up her teacup and said, "That's just my guess. You should know best what actually happened. In short," she turned sideways, "If you were just a little more honest, I wouldn't have to waste so many words. Don't you agree?" she raised her chin.
"I really think Mu Hua killed me."
"..." Mu Anxiao sighed softly, then took a sip of water. "Regardless, everything needs to be investigated."
"This is a matter concerning the Mu family's dignity. If it were a direct accusation, it would be easier. But if it's an investigation," Xiao Fei said seriously, "it will likely be difficult."
"You don't need to worry about that."
"You..."
"Stop with the 'you.' How about I make you some snacks?" Mu Anxiao said, glancing outside at the good weather, then at Xiao Fei standing in the shadows. "Can you go out?"
"Of course."
"Then go and see if Shen Mo Yun has returned."
"Me?" Xiao Fei pointed at herself, then thought for a moment. Without another word, she turned and ran to the door. Just as she was about to step out, her feet were burned by the light. Startled, she quickly withdrew her foot and rushed back to Mu Anxiao's side, asking, "What... what's going on? I can't go out." She looked down at her shoe, which now had a hole burned through it.
Mu Anxiao smiled down. "As expected, you're just an ordinary soul, you can't tolerate light." She then looked down at her own hand.
Xiao Fei blinked, realizing she had indeed lost her freedom.
Mu Anxiao put down her cup and was about to cast a spell to shield Xiao Fei from the light when the green-robed woman entered. "What are you doing?" she asked, ignoring Xiao Fei.
Seeing the green-robed woman enter, Xiao Fei shuffled further inside.
Mu Anxiao lowered her hand and turned to the green-robed woman who had walked to her side. "This one can't stand the light," she said, glancing at Xiao Fei.
Out of politeness, Xiao Fei smiled at the green-robed woman.
The green-robed woman stared at Xiao Fei. "This is an ordinary soul," she said, putting down the tray.
"You noticed," Mu Anxiao said, glancing at Xiao Fei. "I was going to cast a spell on this room suitable for her to stay in, and you came in before I even started."
"Your body can still..."
"You're not much different from me," Mu Anxiao interrupted, immediately beginning to cast her spell.
The green-robed woman was speechless.
A quarter of an hour later.
Mu Anxiao sat at the table, eating porridge, and asked, "Did you make this?" She looked at the green-robed woman.
The green-robed woman sat opposite Mu Anxiao, propping her chin in her hand and watching Mu Anxiao. "Yes, I made it. How does it taste?"
"It's alright," Mu Anxiao said casually, then glanced at Xiao Fei, who was huddled by the wardrobe. "Are you sure you want to stay there?"
"I'm afraid of the light," Xiao Fei said softly, hugging her knees.
The moment Mu Anxiao cast her spell, Xiao Fei had run to the wardrobe and sat down.
Mu Anxiao was quite helpless with Xiao Fei's actions.
During this time, she had asked Xiao Fei to come out several times, but each time she was refused.
Now, she was asking Xiao Fei again simply to see... if her reaction would change.
However... it was still the same.
Sighing softly, Mu Anxiao lost her patience. She put down her spoon, stood up, and walked in front of Xiao Fei. "You don't trust me?" she asked, squatting down.
Xiao Fei looked up. "I don't."
"You don't? Then why are you hiding here?" Mu Anxiao's gaze turned cold.