3268 Hesitation

Caixiu, without another word, kicked up the white silk cord from the ground and, along with Cai Qi, walked over.

With a flick of the white silk, it was about to wrap around Concubine Shi's neck.

Concubine Shi's body suddenly erupted with a surge of power.

Caixiu and Cai Qi were merely low-level profound masters of the eighth and ninth ranks, naturally unable to withstand this sudden burst of spirit master power.

Just as this spiritual energy was about to land on the two, Awning swiftly stepped forward and launched a punch.

The fierce power collided head-on with the spiritual energy that rushed towards him.

Concubine Shi screamed without suspense, flying backward with her wheelchair. She crashed to the ground with a thud, unable to get up for a long time.

Caixiu frowned, exchanged glances with Cai Qi, and the two quickly walked forward. With a spread of the white silk, it wrapped around her neck twice.

Seeing the two maids expressionlessly tightening the white silk in their hands, Shi Huixin's face immediately turned ashen.

All her spiritual energy was currently suppressed by the young black-clad guard, unable to unleash even half of it.

Was she just going to watch herself be so miserably strangled to death?

Qiaomu coldly glanced at her, seemingly unintentionally saying, "Are you not going to send a message to the Shun Tian Prefecture? You're about to die; once you're dead, you won't have a chance to seek help from Governor Geng."

Shi Huixin's eyes flickered slightly. She hesitated, not speaking.

Seeing Shi Huixin's guilty demeanor, could it be that she really knew Governor Geng Pengcheng of the Shun Tian Prefecture?

Qiaomu saw that her appearance didn't seem feigned and couldn't help but frown.

Should she just deal with her like this?

This woman seemed to harbor some small secrets indeed.

Could the person who contacted the Shun Tian Prefecture Governor, the old nemesis who had been chasing Lord Qiaoqiao for years, truly be this Concubine Shi?

But looking at her previous actions—getting Qiao Yingchun to impersonate her, and using Little Xing and Ju Xian to carry out that scheme—she didn't seem like someone with much intelligence.

Could a person's IQ also have highs and lows... sometimes working, sometimes not?

Qiaomu felt a heavy fog, and she couldn't help but hesitate a bit.

Should she keep her for further investigation?

However, Lord Qiaoqiao's word was her bond. Since she had said she would grant her death, she naturally couldn't go back on her word midway; otherwise, where would she put her small face?

Qiaoqiao was in a dilemma when she suddenly felt a warm hand gently pat the back of her hand.

"Qiaoqiao," the Old Madam finally spoke, "Although Concubine Shi is at fault, Qingya has a point. Your grandfather's birthday is approaching, and it's not suitable for our Mu family to see bloodshed recently."

"Just for your grandfather's sake, spare her this time," the Old Madam said kindly. She then glanced at Shi Huixin, her eyes hardening slightly, "Why aren't you thanking the Crown Princess for her grace? A mere maidservant dares to shout orders in front of the Crown Princess. It's simply absurd. Go back and reflect on your actions. From now on, unless it's a matter of great importance, do not step out of your courtyard."

Lord Qiaoqiao was originally considering whether to keep Concubine Shi for a few more days to ascertain the full story from her.

Was this Concubine Shi truly the mastermind behind the order for the Shun Tian Prefecture to hunt her down?

One must know that in her previous life, she died without ever knowing that her tragic fate had actually been manipulated by someone else.

One can imagine how insidious and ruthless the mastermind's methods were, and how deeply hidden they were.

Was Concubine Shi truly the mastermind behind Lord Qiaoqiao's misfortune?