Raising Beast Husbands with My Space — The Villainess Becomes a Beloved Favorite-Chapter 280: Missed Her So Much

Liu Mengyan held Yan Zhaoye hostage, the spider silk cutting into his neck and drawing blood, with drops slowly falling.

The pain in his neck brought Yan Zhaoye back a bit of strength, and as he looked at the spider claw and silk around his neck, his eyes widened, and goosebumps emerged all over his body.

Yan Zhaoye stared fixedly, unable to believe what he was seeing.

Spider claws and spider silk.

He wasn’t foolish, the pain made his mind clear, making him realize something.

Just thinking about how Liu Mengyan had tried to do such things to him made him instinctively nauseous, wanting to vomit.

If a Spider Beastman really did such things to him, he’d feel he’d rather be dead.

He just now realized Liu Mengyan had deceived him.

The Shadow Guards of the Yan Family saw Liu Mengyan holding Yan Zhaoye and dared not act recklessly.

"Let go of our young master."

Liu Mengyan listened to the commotion outside, unwilling to release Yan Zhaoye just like that.

Her servant Little Shi spoke, "Miss, I’m holding him, you should leave quickly."

Liu Mengyan looked at Little Shi, anxiously calling, "Little Shi."

"Miss, you are the hope of all our tribesmen, you must go,"

As he spoke, he went up and held Yan Zhaoye, letting Liu Mengyan run quickly.

At that moment, the door was forcibly opened, and officials entered.

Liu Mengyan knew she had to escape, and she quickly transformed into a spider to crawl away through a ground tunnel.

Witnessing Liu Mengyan turn into such an ugly spider, knowing that was her true form, and recalling the words he had previously said to Liu Mengyan, knowing he used to like Liu Mengyan, made him feel disgusted so terribly that he vomited blood.

...

Inside the palace

Su Muyao stayed in the palace with her grandmother, waiting for news.

A few hours later, the Xuanjia army commander returned to report, "Your Majesty, Princess, Liu Mengyan and her associates have been captured, and the Liu Family has been sealed off."

The Empress commanded sternly, "Good, interrogate them overnight, but don’t kill them yet."

"Yes."

After the commander accepted the order and left to execute it, the Empress looked at Su Muyao and asked, "Do you want to personally question them or take a look?"

Su Muyao smiled and replied, "Grandmother, leave professional matters to professionals."

There were many capable individuals among the officials, and many around her grandmother too, so she didn’t need to be involved in the questioning.

"I’ll head home first; if I’m back too late, they’ll be worried."

The Empress nodded, looking tenderly at her, "That’s good, you’re tired these days, go home and rest well."

"Once the interrogation is over, I’ll inform you."

"And regarding the assassination attempt, we’ve tracked down the leads; although some people have been publicly implicated, it’s connected to King Chu, so you should guard against them."

There’s no real kinship within the palace; alliances formed for interests, and now for power, they try to harm her—it’s the norm.

Fortunately, she has Su Muyao as her granddaughter.

If they can harm her, they’d naturally think of harming Su Muyao as well, so she wants her to be on guard.

Su Muyao nodded, indicating she understood.

Actually, her grandmother also mentioned that the poisoning she suffered was very likely orchestrated by the fathers of those with King Chu.

Those Imperial Husbands are still living in the harem, having contact with her grandmother, making it easy to poison.

However, nowadays her grandmother is on guard, waiting for solid evidence to catch them all.

...

At the Yan Family

When the Yan Family Master and the Yan Beastman saw Yan Zhaoye being brought back by the Hidden Guards and learned what had happened, their legs went weak.

"That was close, that was close!"

They felt utterly terrified, unable to imagine what would happen if they were a bit late.

If they were a moment late, Zhaoye would have been ruined.

"He’s back, all is well now."

Yan Zhaoye still carried the effects of the medicine and injuries, having narrowly escaped death.

His eyes were red as he choked out, "Father, Mother, I’m sorry, it was my foolishness that led to trusting Liu Mengyan."

The Yan Beastman replied, "Don’t say anything for now, quickly summon the Imperial Physician."

When the Imperial Physician arrived and examined Yan Zhaoye, he said, "It’s fortunate, this medicine is a potent combined toxic drug—a few minutes more and his body would be completely ruined."

"Taking medication now is still timely. Even though the antidote has been administered, maintaining rest for two months is needed; I’ll prescribe some medicine for him to take daily on time."

"He needs to rest well."

The Imperial Physician shook his head in sympathy, bandaged Yan Zhaoye’s injuries, and then left.

After the Imperial Physician departed, Yan Zhaoye stared blankly at the ceiling.

The Yan Family Master said, "You should rest well."

Despite feeling exhausted and having a throbbing headache, Yan Zhaoye couldn’t find himself sleepy; his mind was filled with the image of that spider.

Seeing his condition, the Yan Family Master felt distressed and shared with him about his sister’s situation.

Yan Zhaoye’s expression changed, "Is my sister alright? Wasn’t she rescued by Liu Mengyan?"

The Yan Family Master sighed, "Liu Mengyan deceived all of us, Muyao saved your sister, and also you. If it weren’t for her curing your sister promptly, revealing the truth to us, we wouldn’t have immediately realized you left the mansion, nor could we have rescued you in time."

Yan Zhaoye rasped, "It was my mistake."

He was terribly wrong.

It turned out that by a twist of fate, it was she who saved him, and remembering the insults he hurled at Su Muyao, his face burned with shame.

...

At the Su Mansion

Upon returning to the mansion, Su Muyao told Wen Nanxi and the others everything that had occurred.

Wen Nanxi and the others were at a loss for words.

Hua Linye murmured, "Fortunately, when she used tricks on me initially, I didn’t believe her at all."

Luckily, at the Xu Family, he had witnessed various methods in the back courtyard, not allowing Liu Mengyan to get close.

Shen Ci’an lazily commented, "Indeed, it’s disgusting. Yan Zhaoye was also fortunate to be saved in time."

As they were speaking, a guard came to report that Yun Qinglan had requested to see her.

Su Muyao’s expression slightly changed upon hearing Yun Qinglan’s name.

Wen Nanxi and the others directed their gazes at her.

Su Muyao felt immense pressure.

Wen Nanxi watched her and sighed softly, "Invite the young master Yun inside."

He knew the wife wanted to see Yun Qinglan.

As long as the wife wished to do something, he should support her, not obstruct her.

He only hoped for the wife’s happiness.

Shen Ci’an and the others also understood, the wife detested Jiang Mochuan and them, unwilling to have any more interactions, but Yun Qinglan was different.

Yun Qinglan never harmed the wife; instead, he helped her everywhere.

Upon hearing Wen Nanxi say so, Su Muyao breathed a sigh of relief.

She cared greatly for Wen Nanxi and the others; they were the most important to her, and she didn’t want them unhappy.

Wen Nanxi and the others sought excuses to leave, giving space to Su Muyao and Yun Qinglan.

Upon seeing Su Muyao, Yun Qinglan felt at ease.

"Young Master Yun, what brings you here?"

Yun Qinglan gazed at Su Muyao with gentle eyes, saying, "This afternoon the officials conducted searches and sealed the Liu Family; I was worried about you and wanted to come see you."

Although knowing she’d be fine, he selfishly wanted to see her—just a glance was enough.

But once he saw her, Yun Qinglan realized he couldn’t take his eyes off her.

Being apart during these days, he missed her immensely.

But he dared not show it too clearly, fearing it might bother her.

Since returning to Beast Emperor City, entering Su Mansion, and connecting with those who cared for her in childhood, living in the once-familiar environment, Su Muyao slowly regained some childhood memories.

She recalled part of her memories, remembering spending wonderful times with Yun Qinglan at Yun Mansion as a child.

Then, he cared for her as gently and thoughtfully as an elder brother.

Yet the conversations they shared haven’t resurfaced clearly in her memory.

But she felt it wouldn’t be long.