The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space Chapter 2457: I Didn’t Steal (1)

Ma Laiwang felt at a loss, his heart heavy with unspoken bitterness. Yet, he decided against revealing the identity of his beloved to Li Zhong. His plan was to first discreetly inquire about her feelings. Should she reciprocate his affection, he would have a clear path forward. If not, he would simply let the thought fade away.

As the weather grew milder, Li Xiang's wedding day loomed closer, and Yang Ruxin's pregnancy progressed.

Guan Qingshu arrived once more, this time seeking medical assistance for his sister, Guan Qingyue.

Ever since her return, Guan Qingyue had been severely shaken. The news of Wang Baozhu's death sentence had been the final blow, plunging her into a state of distress. Sleep eluded her, and the slightest sound would send her into fits of screaming or even cause her to faint.

The Guan family, desperate, had consulted numerous physicians, but neither Li Yi nor Wang Zhenggang from the town could offer any relief. Even a spirit-summoner, as arranged by Guan Tongshi, proved ineffective, worsening Guan Qingyue's condition. Just the previous day, she had attempted to take her own life by hanging herself from the ceiling beam, only to be saved at the last moment by Guan Tongshi's timely intervention.

"Xinxin," Guan Qingshu said, his expression filled with apology. "I realize we have no right to ask for your help after everything that has transpired, but she is my only sister. If there is any way, I implore you to help her. I truly hope she can recover, so I'm asking if Xinxin can examine her."

Although Guan Qingyue's eyes were open, she kept them tightly shut, seemingly trying to shut out the world.

"Xinxin, I am begging you," Guan Tongshi pleaded, kneeling directly before Yang Ruxin. "Please, help my daughter. I will be your servant for life."

Witnessing this, Guan Danian prepared to kneel as well.

Yang Ruxin's expression became grave.

Guan Qingshu quickly steadied his father and helped his mother to her feet. "Dad, Mom, let's discuss this calmly. Xinxin is not holding court here."

Guan Danian and Guan Tongshi stood rigidly to the side, their faces dejected.

Suddenly, Guan Qingyue's eyes snapped open. She looked directly at Yang Ruxin before darting behind Guan Qingshu, stammering, "I... I won't dare anymore."

Yang Ruxin knitted her brows. Had her previous actions truly terrified the girl into madness? Was she that intimidating? If she weren't pregnant, she could have used her abilities to discern the truth of Guan Qingyue's words. However, this pregnancy had rendered her powers inert. She wondered if they would return after she gave birth.

"Truly," Guan Qingyue insisted, growing anxious as Yang Ruxin remained silent. "I will never try to poison anyone again, nor will I attempt to steal Master Xie."

"Master Xie?" Yang Ruxin's surprise was evident. How was Master Xie involved?

"Yes," Guan Qingyue nodded. "Wang Baozhu told me that I was more beautiful than Li Xiang. She questioned why Master Xie would marry Li Xiang and not me. Furthermore, she pointed out that my brother, Jieyuan, is destined for an official position, making me a suitable match for Master Xie. So, Wang Baozhu instructed me to take him away."

Guan Qingyue quickly waved her hands. "But I didn't actually do it, I swear."

"Wang Baozhu?" Guan Tongshi gasped, outraged. "That wretched girl has corrupted my daughter!"

"How exactly did she tell you to steal Master Xie?" Yang Ruxin inquired casually, raising an eyebrow.

"She advised me to find an opportunity to lure Li Xiang away, then drug her with substances commonly used in brothels, disrobe her, and find a man to assault her... By then, Master Xie would certainly no longer want her."