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Chapter 218 We're More Like a Couple

"I just said goodbye to him for a few words," Jiang Yuyue said calmly.

"Unfortunately, he didn't appreciate it. It was clearly his own fault, but he blamed everything on me."

Although Xie Yunqi's cell was in the deepest part, if you listened carefully, you could faintly hear Xie Yunqi's hysterical insults coming from the narrow passage.

Such filthy words reached Song Jinglan's ears, making him extremely displeased.

"Since he speaks so recklessly, let's make sure he can't say another word."

Song Jinglan glanced indifferently to the side.

The jailer was shrewd enough to understand the implied meaning, and quickly stepped forward, "Yes! I'll take care of it right away!"

After saying this, the jailer immediately beckoned to his subordinate, whispered a few words in his ear, and then the man hurriedly left.

This action caused Jiang Yuyue to pause slightly. A moment later, the man hurriedly returned and reported to the jailer in a low voice. The jailer then stepped forward with a smile and spoke.

"Your Highness, the condemned prisoner Xie Yunqi has suddenly fallen ill and is now unable to speak."

Xie Yunqi is a criminal who has committed a capital crime, and now his backers have all fallen. Moreover, with the instruction of Prince Jing, it is most appropriate to give Xie Yunqi a dose of a mute drug to shut him up.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuyue finally understood that Song Jinglan had someone poison Xie Yunqi to make him mute.

Although this fulfilled her wish and cut off the possibility of Xie Yunqi continuing to talk nonsense.

Even though everyone was kicking him while he was down, Xie Yunqi was still the son-in-law of the emperor. Song Jinglan's decision to punish Xie Yunqi so casually with just a few words was chilling and made Jiang Yuyue realize the nobility of his status as Prince Jing.

It is indeed true that a single sentence can determine a person's life or death.

"Let's go."

Song Jinglan spoke calmly, as if he had only ordered the crushing of an ant. However, his punishment of Xie Yunqi was not only due to his arrogant words, but also because of his own selfish motives.

The two walked out side by side, but thinking that Jiang Yuyue had deliberately avoided him and said goodbye to Xie Yunqi, and was so cold to him, Song Jinglan was still a little unhappy. "You and him are just husband and wife in name only, yet you have to make a special trip to see him."

"Although we have no official status, aren't we more like husband and wife? Besides, we have a child. Am I really inferior to Xie Yunqi?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuyue's face immediately turned cold, and she said solemnly, "Your Highness, be careful what you say."

"Could it be that what I said wasn't true?"

Seeing that Jiang Yuyue still avoided the topic, Song Jinglan felt a surge of anger. She was truly unwilling to accept that her status in her heart was lower than Xie Yunqi's, and her tone immediately became more forceful.

"If you still harbor resentment, I'd rather you vent it, whether it's hitting or scolding, I'll accept it. But in your current state, what exactly do you want?"

Jiang Yuyue's heart skipped a beat. She looked at the questioning gaze the man in front of her cast a glance at her, but remained silent.

Now that the matter is over, she is unwilling to continue to have anything to do with Song Jinglan. She has been trying her best to keep him away these days, but she did not expect that Song Jinglan would be so short-tempered. Despite being treated so coldly by her, he still pursues her so relentlessly.

In the past, if Jiang Yuyue wanted to get rid of someone, she would have said some harsh words without any mercy. But Song Jinglan's status was what it was, so at most she could only show a cold attitude and dared not provoke him.

After all, if Song Jinglan really forced her to submit through force, then she would have no way to avoid it. Moreover, Song Jinglan knows the whereabouts of her parents and younger brother very well now. Once she angers this person, her fate will probably not be good either.

"Your Highness, this is not the place to talk."

Jiang Yuyue suppressed her thoughts and raised her calm gaze to meet his eyes.

Song Jinglan then realized his lapse in composure and regained some composure. Fortunately, the people in the Ministry of Justice prison knew the rules and dared not listen to the conversation of a nobleman, so they withdrew early.

The two remained silent as they continued walking out. Upon reaching the door, Jiang Yuyue showed no intention of getting into the carriage with Song Jinglan.

Song Jinglan frowned. "Get in the car, Jixiang will take you home."

His words left no room for argument.

"No need."

Jiang Yuyue refused in a low voice, waving her hand very respectfully, "Your Highness left Jixiang at home before to protect me from Prince Ning's investigation. Now that Prince Ning has been deposed, Your Highness need not worry. Jixiang is Your Highness's person, so you should take her back."

"As for going home, I think it's not far from here, just a short walk away."

Seeing that she was completely cutting ties with him, Song Jinglan's expression turned gloomy. It would be a lie to say that Jiang Yuyue wasn't uneasy when she saw his expression. Fortunately, they were on the main street, so even if Song Jinglan was unhappy, he probably wouldn't do anything to her in public.

Jixiang, who was listening to Jiang Yuyue's words, couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. What was wrong with this Miss Jiang all of a sudden?

Song Jinglan remained silent, his gaze deep and unfathomable. After a brief standoff, a cold smile appeared on his lips. He said nothing to Jiang Yuyue, but turned and boarded the carriage alone, uttering a single word to Jixiang.

"Walk."

Ji Xiang didn't dare to ask any more questions. After giving Jiang Yuyue a slight bow, he hurriedly drove away.

Watching the carriage disappear into the distance, Jiang Yuyue breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she had managed to shake him off for the time being, thinking about Song Jinglan's appearance just now, she was still quite unsure of herself.

Now we can only take it one step at a time.

After clearing her mind, Jiang Yuyue prepared to go home, but before she could even step down the stone steps of the gate, a speeding carriage suddenly stopped at the entrance of the Ministry of Justice prison.

Judging from the luxuriousness of the carriage, it must belong to a high-ranking official. Jiang Yuyue thought that there were quite a few important people detained in the Ministry of Justice prison today, so this must be someone who had come to visit.

The person who stepped out of the carriage next surprised Jiang Yuyue somewhat, as it was none other than Princess Huajin, Song Jinwan, who had come to find Xie Yunqi.

Song Jinwan was being helped inside by her maid. She was extremely anxious. Although she usually bossed Xie Yunqi around, now that her family was in trouble, she wanted to save as many people as possible.

Just as she was about to go inside, she suddenly noticed Jiang Yuyue standing at the door.

Song Jinwan's memory wasn't particularly good, but Jiang Yuyue's face was truly unforgettable. After just one glance, Song Jinwan immediately recognized her as the woman who had fought with her for medicinal herbs in the pharmacy.

Song Jinwan remembered clearly how she had broken a pair of gold hairpins given to her by her elder brother, but she never expected that two years later, she would run into this vile woman again here!