Raising Beast Husbands with My Space — The Villainess Becomes a Beloved Favorite-Chapter 270: Reason

The Jiang Family Master immediately wrote a letter to summon the Jiang Family’s Hidden Guards, then handed his token and the letter to the guards, instructing them to quickly head to the Moon Clan with the items.

"Go out through the back door secretly, don’t let Liu Mengyan notice anything at the entrance."

"Yes."

The Jiang Family is a top noble family with its own heritage and a specialized Hidden Guard Team, but the team can only be inherited by the Family Head of each generation.

The Jiang Family Master did not hand it over to Jiang Mochuan; he felt Jiang Mochuan was overly focused on the matter with Liu Mengyan and was acting oddly. He wasn’t reassured, so he kept it from him.

Now he hoped to quickly invite the Moon Clan here.

While doing this, the Jiang Family Master had a very grave expression.

Jiang Mochuan sat on the bed, his entire body in great pain, as if ants were gnawing at him.

"Mo Chuan, what’s wrong with you?"

Jiang Mochuan was enduring the pain with all his might, but the pain was uncontrollable, and his face kept paling.

The more his body hurt, the clearer his thoughts became at this moment.

He gripped the edge of the bed tightly, trying to steady his mind, gasping for breath, but his body continued to ache. He spoke weakly, "Father, perhaps my condition is related to Liu Mengyan. Before the Moon Clan arrives, we must keep her stable and not let her discover anything suspicious."

"We also cannot let her know that I’ve started to suspect her."

As Jiang Mochuan began to suspect Liu Mengyan, his reason and intellect came online, no longer being wholly entranced and trusting Liu Mengyan blindly.

The Jiang Family Master looked at Jiang Mochuan saying these words, feeling somewhat gratified, "It’s good you think this way; at least you aren’t foolish."

"I don’t understand what caught your eye with Liu Mengyan back then. Her appearance, lineage, and abilities are quite ordinary, plus her background is unclear. If you want a female to solely stay by your side, what female could you not have? You could inherit the family business and even marry a female whose family background is surely higher than the Liu Family, even if it’s a bit lower."

With Jiang Mochuan’s identity, appearance, ability, and reputation, if he wanted to marry a female, many would be willing to marry him and stay with him alone.

But he chose her...

The Jiang Family Master sighed, feeling a bit exasperated.

"You must understand you’re not alone; behind you is the entire Jiang Family. You cannot irresponsibly abandon your responsibilities."

Jiang Mochuan said quietly, "I know I’ve enjoyed the luxurious lifestyle provided by the family; I should repay the family."

He was aware of the responsibilities he bore and had never forgotten them.

Previously, he believed that by marrying Liu Mengyan, he could still better protect the Jiang Family.

He was thinking too simply.

But upon waking up and thinking carefully about things, he found many things were amiss, "Father, my feelings for her seem uncontrollable."

"I feel fond, but often not to the extent of making me lose reason."

"Every time I face her, there’s a voice in my mind telling me she is the best female in the world, telling me she’s so beautiful and kind, and that I love her so much."

"Whenever she approaches or looks my way, just getting close or making eye contact with her triggers that uncontrollable voice in my mind."

"Distance brings some clarity."

Because he had some fondness for her, he often wasn’t entirely clear, feeling exceptionally fond of Liu Mengyan.

Even now, the voice in his mind continued attempting to control him, but he forced himself to calm down.

The Jiang Family Master’s expression darkened further upon hearing this, "It’s like you’re possessed."

"If that’s the case, you should stay away from her."

Jiang Mochuan forced a bitter smile, "It’s not that simple; she’s here now. If she discovers anything suspicious, in desperation, I might lose my life."

He’s not afraid of dying but cannot accept dying like this.

He hates being deceived and manipulated by others the most.

"At yesterday’s banquet at the palace, if not for the timely appearance of the Xuanjia Army, I might have died."

Understanding dawned on the Jiang Family Master, "So you’re going back to the Liu Family?"

"Yes, since she dared to scheme against me like this, I naturally won’t let her get away scot-free. You must enter the tiger’s den to catch the tiger."

He wanted to figure out Liu Mengyan.

The Jiang Family Master knew Jiang Mochuan was a person of great independence, so he remained silent for a while before saying, "Okay."

Finally, the Jiang Family Master let Liu Mengyan in.

Upon seeing Jiang Mochuan, Liu Mengyan exhibited a look of concern and heartache. Jiang Mochuan endured the complex emotions in his heart and feigned interest to make sure Liu Mengyan didn’t notice any flaws. Finally, Liu Mengyan took Jiang Mochuan back to the Liu Family.

...

The Jiang Family Master was disgusted observing Liu Mengyan’s demeanor, truly wondering what his son’s judgment was.

He recalled the details Jiang Jian mentioned; yesterday, Su Muyao noticed Jiang Mochuan was under a spell.

He summoned his people and asked, "Is Miss Su currently at the Su Family? Go find out."

Perhaps Su Muyao knew more.

But due to yesterday’s occasion, perhaps due to some concerns, Su Muyao didn’t elaborate.

Even if he needed to use the excuse of the relationship between the two families to save face, he wanted to ask more questions. He couldn’t let Mochuan be unknowingly schemed against, possibly losing his life.

The Jiang Family Master’s heart was exceedingly uneasy.

...

Inside the Imperial Palace

When the Empress saw Su Muyao, her gaze was extremely gentle and loving.

She had already dismissed everyone in the palace and activated the light curtain barrier for protection, so outsiders wouldn’t hear the conversation inside the hall.

Previously, Su Muyao didn’t understand why the Empress liked her so much, why she was so gentle, always protecting and pampering her.

Now she understood the reason.

Additionally, she felt a natural closeness to the Empress, as they shared a blood relationship.

Before Su Muyao could kneel to pay her respects, the Empress beckoned, "Good child, come here."

"Your Majesty."

"No need for formalities before me."

The Empress didn’t use the royal pronoun "We," but instead used "I."

Su Muyao stepped forward, and the Empress took her hand and had her sit down, "Good child, you have grown now. It’s time I tell you some things."

"But after I tell you, I hope you won’t blame me and your father for hiding it from you."

"Actually, I am your biological grandmother, and your father is my biological son."

Su Muyao’s eyelashes trembled slightly; she already knew these things, so she couldn’t display a shocked expression.

The Empress, noticing her calm demeanor, smiled, "Looks like you already know. Now that you know, I won’t elaborate further. But, child, can you call me grandmother?"

Su Muyao nodded, "Grandmother."

Her voice was crisp with a touch of warmth.

"Good, good..."

The Empress was overjoyed, repeatedly saying "good."

The Empress handed Su Muyao two Holy Decrees, "One is the decree appointing you as empress, and the other is a blank decree with my personal signature and the Jade Seal. You may write whatever contents you wish."

"I don’t know how long I can hold on. Afterward, the entire Dongning Beast Kingdom will be entrusted to you."

The Empress’s eyes showed an extreme reluctance. If possible, she wanted to do more, but she understood her own physical condition; she didn’t have much time left.

This time, her wakefulness and partial recovery were thanks to the rehabilitation medicine her granddaughter provided, though it treated the symptoms, not the root cause.

She knew her granddaughter was a smart child; there was no need to say too much for her to understand.

Su Muyao appeared extremely surprised, and a sense of warmth surged in her heart. She hurriedly said, "Grandmother, don’t say that. You’ll be okay. You were just poisoned, which made your body weak. Once the poison is lifted, you’ll be fine."

"So grandmother, we just need to invite the Moon Clan to lift the poison. I will nurture your health, and you’ll live a long life."