The cold sword edge was held less than half an inch from her face, and Feng Yiyi could clearly see the dazzling cold light glinting off the blade.
Her complexion instantly turned ashen, all color draining away.
"You... what do you want to do!"
Her voice trembled uncontrollably as she spoke.
Feng Yinwan curled her lips, her beautiful eyes unwavering. "Put down the teacup."
Madam Yu stared, frozen in place, her heart leaping into her throat.
Suddenly reacting, she let out a sharp scream and lunged forward.
"Yiyi!"
That wretched Feng Yinwan, how dare she point a sword at Yiyi!
With a clatter, the teacup in Feng Yiyi's hand fell to the ground. Biyun instinctively took half a step back, and breathed a silent sigh of relief.
Just as she expected, her gamble paid off!
Feng Yinwan lowered her eyelashes and slowly withdrew the sword.
The fierce killing intent receded, and Feng Yiyi, as if all her strength had been drained, slumped into Madam Yu's embrace.
"Yiyi!"
Madam Yu held her with a look of heartache, her hatred for Feng Yinwan reaching its peak.
Feng Yinwan turned her gaze towards Biyun, who was standing by, secretly relieved.
"You just said that the Ice Snow Jade Skin Cream was stolen by the second young lady?"
"Precisely!"
Believing she had assessed the situation, Biyun nodded rapidly.
"Eldest Young Lady, you may not know, but I heard that your cream has the effect of beautifying the complexion and enhancing the skin. The second young lady was extremely envious. When you were not at home, she quietly sneaked into the embroidery room with me and stole the cream!"
"The second young lady treasures that cream as if it were her life. She always keeps it locked in her cosmetic box, and only she has the key. Even I couldn't get close to it!"
She wondered why Feng Yiyi's box wasn't locked today. The Ice Snow Jade Skin Cream must be on her!
However, before she could voice this speculation, Feng Yinwan spoke.
"So, this matter was indeed her doing?"
Feng Yiyi was still leaning against Madam Yu, not yet recovered. Biyun's eyes flashed, and she immediately knelt down with a thud.
"This servant would never dare to deceive Eldest Young Lady. This was indeed the second young lady's doing!"
She was determined to pin the blame on Feng Yiyi today!
Madam Yu could not tolerate this, and her voice immediately became furious as she jumped up.
"You slut, what nonsense are you spouting? If you dare to slander her again, I'll have your mouth torn off!"
Biyun was somewhat afraid of Madam Yu, but remembering Feng Yinwan's sword just now, she found her courage again.
"Madam Yu, why do you threaten this servant? This matter was indeed the second young lady's doing. If you don't believe me, just ask Eldest Young Lady to search!"
She was so certain, it couldn't be false.
Madam Yu's eyes turned red with anger.
"You scoundrel, shut up!"
She glared at Biyun fiercely, then turned to Feng Yinwan with a pleading look.
"Yinwan, Yiyi is your sister. How could she do such a thing! This lowly servant must have stolen your cream to treat the scar on her face, and when she was caught, she tried to frame Yiyi!"
Feng Yinwan scoffed and looked at her faintly. "Madam Yu, you seem to have said something similar last time."
Madam Yu was silenced. Before she could speak again, Feng Yinwan ordered,
"Yuping, immediately take people to search Yilan Courtyard. Be thorough and do not miss any spot!"
"Yes."
Yuping responded and immediately walked out. Feng Yiyi, who had just recovered, heard this and immediately struggled to her feet, screaming as she tried to lunge forward.
Feng Yinwan's beautiful eyes swept over her, and the long sword in her hand swung out rapidly.
This time, her movements were more precise.
Realizing something, Feng Yiyi's pupils constricted.
When did this wench learn martial arts!
Before she could think, Madam Yu had already grabbed her hand and pulled her away.
"Yinwan, Yiyi was not in her right mind just now, she was... confused."
Even if the cream was found in Yilan Courtyard, they could still insist that Biyun had framed them, as long as Feng Yiyi didn't show any flaws.
With no further obstruction, Yuping quickly left the dining hall. The sword in Feng Yinwan's hand had not yet been put away.
"Speaking of which, this Princess Consort has one more thing to ask."
"The belongings left by my mother, Madam Yu, do you truly not have any hidden away?"
This question successfully startled Madam Yu.
This little wench had been causing such a scene today, was it possible... she had discovered something new?!
Her expression shifted, and she forced a smile.
"No... no, wasn't everything returned last time? Yinwan, why are you asking this again for no reason?"
Feng Yinwan's lips curved into a faint smile.
"It's nothing, just asking casually."
As Yuping had not returned for a long time, Biyun began to feel uneasy. She glanced at Feng Yiyi and then quietly approached Feng Yinwan.
"Princess Consort, what if the cream isn't in Yilan Courtyard?"
"I saw that the box was not locked today. Perhaps... the second young lady took it with her."
Before she finished speaking, Yuping returned with hurried steps, her expression as grave as expected.
"Miss, the Ice Snow Jade Skin Cream was not found."
Madam Yu immediately jumped up upon hearing this.
"What did you say, it wasn't there?!"
"See, I told you! How could Yiyi have done this!"
Feng Yiyi was also somewhat surprised and hesitated, then froze.
Feng Yinwan feigned surprise, her eyes wide with disbelief.
"Biyun is Feng Yiyi's personal maid. She explicitly accused her just now. Could there be a lie in this?!"
Biyun's face showed panic, and she repeatedly shook her head.
"No... no, I didn't lie!"
"Shut up!"
Madam Yu was extremely pleased and slapped Biyun.
Feng Yinwan did not intervene this time.
Struck solidly by the slap, Biyun stumbled backward.
Madam Yu seized the opportunity and said, "Yinwan, I told you, that cream must have been stolen by this slut. She was cornered and tried to frame Yiyi!"
Recalling how Biyun had accused her earlier, Madam Yu's gaze flickered, and she continued,
"She didn't leave the room just now. Have the guards search her now, and they're sure to find it on her!"
Feng Yinwan unexpectedly "believed" her.
"Yuping, do as Madam Yu instructed."
Seeing that she had agreed, Madam Yu eagerly rushed out to call for people.
The situation changed too quickly, and before Biyun could think of a plausible excuse, she was being held down.
With a clang, a hairpin she had hidden in her sleeve fell to the ground.
Madam Yu's eyes lit up, and she excitedly cursed,
"Good for you, you slut, you even dared to steal Yiyi's hairpin! You're truly light-fingered!"
Finding no trace of the cream after searching her body, she grabbed Biyun's collar and pressed her.
"Speak, where did you hide the Ice Snow Jade Skin Cream!"
Seeing this, Feng Yiyi's last shred of guilt and unease vanished. She immediately stepped forward.
"Slap—"
With an extremely fierce slap, Biyun's lip began to bleed.
"You ungrateful wretch, how have I ever mistreated you, yet you dare to slander me like this!"
She wished she could hack this ungrateful slut to pieces!
Her eyes narrowed, and she swung her hand again, but before it could land, her wrist was seized.
Beside her, Feng Yinwan glanced at her coldly and curled her lips.
"Enough."