Raising Beast Husbands with My Space — The Villainess Becomes a Beloved Favorite-Chapter 291: Something’s Off

Su Muyao’s expression shifted slightly as she listened to his voice.

Compared to Jiang Mochuan, who harbored grudges against her, Yue Wuhen was like an invisible person, lacking any presence, and there were no conflicts or barriers between them—just strangers.

Since they were strangers, why did hearing his voice evoke a sense of familiarity?

Su Muyao furrowed her brow, feeling somewhat puzzled.

The Empress spoke: "Now that Muyao is here, let’s begin."

"Yes."

After receiving the order, Yue Wuhen began to prepare for curse removal.

He set up a fire basin on the ground, burning some special herbs inside. Then he stepped forward and cut a small area on the Empress’s arm, while his long, fair fingers moved. A series of special fine needles fell on the Empress, seeming to seal certain places. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

He then used another dagger to cut his finger, allowing his blood to drip into the fire basin, merging with those unique herbs.

His blood also dripped onto a bell.

At the moment blood flowed from his fingertip, a distinct aroma wafted out, uniquely captivating and alluring.

Standing nearby, Su Muyao inhaled the scent, feeling a momentary dizziness; the fragrance led to a dry mouth, making her involuntarily want to step forward and act.

"Ding ling ling..."

Soon after, the sound of the bell rang, and the clear sound brought Su Muyao back to her senses.

Su Muyao saw Yue Wuhen holding the silver bell in his hand; a gentle shake emitted sound.

The system remarked: "Host, this Young Master of Moon Clan is incredible. Being able to drive this Ancient Magical Artifact Evil Exorcism Bell with blood—his blood might just be the legendary Wushan Divine Blood, Supreme Blood, which can restrain all worldly evil."

"No wonder the Evil Thought Soul in your memory particularly fears Yue Wuhen. Despite his beauty, which goes beyond sexual avarice, it dares not approach."

"It all makes sense now."

"However, forcing the Evil Exorcism Bell to operate seems a bit taxing on his current ability and cultivation. I can sense he has suffered backlash and his body is not well."

Su Muyao, surprised by the system’s commentary, thought, "Is removing curses this arduous?"

"Host, during the investigation you conducted on the Empress’s body, it was discovered this isn’t a normal Gu Worm. Without finding the mother Gu, forcing its removal poses extreme risk—it could agitate the Gu Worm to directly kill the Empress."

"Using this method by Yue Wuhen to remove the curse from the Empress spared any damage to her body."

Shortly afterward, Su Muyao noticed a large bulge slowly moving on the Empress’s arm.

Approximately fifteen minutes later, the Gu Worm emerged from the wound on the Empress’s arm.

Upon seeing that bizarre worm, Su Muyao’s skin crawled, nauseating to the point of wanting to throw up.

Yue Wuhen produced a unique bottle and placed the Gu Worm inside.

Observing the bottle covered in patterns, Su Muyao’s expression shifted—there were sealing talismans on the bottle.

Yue Wuhen wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and calmly said, "It’s done; the Gu has been removed. Princess, you may tend to Your Majesty’s wound."

Su Muyao approached, using the Wood Element Ability to quickly heal the grandmother’s wound.

During the curse removal process, her grandmother had fallen asleep. Checking her pulse revealed it was normal; she had just drifted off.

Upon looking at Yue Wuhen, she noticed his pale and weak demeanor; blood still faintly stained his lips. Remembering the system’s remark, she offered, "Young Master Yue, let me help adjust your condition."

"I humbly accept your offer, Princess."

"It’s no trouble; it’s just a small effort."

Though their dialogue was polite and distant, Su Muyao found this courtesy comforting.

It spared her from handling complicated dynamics.

Su Muyao stepped forward to check Yue Wuhen’s pulse, discovering turbulent energy within him, indicating a backlash from exerting his power.

She rapidly infused her Wood Element Ability into his body, healing his damaged condition from the backlash.

Gradually, Yue Wuhen’s condition stabilized, prompting Su Muyao to withdraw her hand.

"Thank you, Princess."

"There’s no need for thanks. But aren’t we going to destroy the Gu Worm? Are you planning to take it back?"

Such harmful Gu Worms should indeed be eradicated.

Su Muyao had wanted to ask earlier.

With a faint violet shimmer in his eyes, Yue Wuhen explained quietly, "This Gu Worm can be used to locate the mother Gu, as well as find the mastermind behind this."

Su Muyao finally understood, "You can assist in locating them?"

Previously, when entering the palace, employing the Time Reversal Technique proved ineffective.

It was as if certain things had been deliberately erased.

Moreover, her current Time Reversal Technique couldn’t probe into very distant events.

"I can."

Engaging closely with Yue Wuhen, Su Muyao observed his eyes—remarking upon their striking appearance, almond-shaped with a lovely gradient.

In particular, when they shimmered with purple, they resembled beautiful, transparent violet glass.

Dazed by their charm, Su Muyao lowered her head.

Shortly afterward, the Empress awoke, and upon seeing Su Muyao and Yue Wuhen conversing normally, revealed an expression of relief.

Turning towards her, Su Muyao stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, you’re awake?"

"Yes, I feel my body suddenly becoming much lighter."

"As though rejuvenated, replacing the former feeling of decay."

A sensation brimming with vitality, distinct from earlier frailty.

The Empress deeply appreciated Yue Wuhen, though Yue Wuhen naturally avoided taking credit.

After learning Yue Wuhen could help track the mother Gu, the Empress requested his assistance to unmask the true perpetrator.

Previously, the Empress discovered certain hints, taking action against select individuals within the harem. However, it seemed the genuine mastermind remained elusive.

The Empress summoned the Imperial Palace Commander, ordering him to assemble personnel to collaborate with Yue Wuhen in the investigation.

Su Muyao chatted briefly with the Empress. After a while, as Su Muyao prepared to leave, Nanny Song hurriedly arrived with urgent news and reported: "Your Majesty, Liu Mengyan has confessed."

"She conspired with King Chu for the assassination during the palace banquet."

"She disclosed several specifics; now she’s hanging by a thread. She requests to see the Princess, claiming to hold a secret meant only for the Princess."

The Empress immediately declared, "Out of the question. Liu Mengyan is cunning and has withstood numerous harsh penalties, possibly employing some unique harmful Secret Technique."

During the Spider Beastman’s death, none knew what action they ferociously resisted undertaking.

The Empress couldn’t allow Su Muyao to venture into risk.

"Bring the confession here."

After reviewing the statement, the Empress expressed grave anger, "A truly despicable Liu Mengyan, a deceitful Spider Beastman—they plotted to usurp the throne."

Upon finishing, she handed it to Su Muyao for review.

Su Muyao perused what Liu Mengyan confessed.

It revealed that three years ago, Liu Mengyan killed the real Liu Family daughter and assumed Liu Mengyan’s identity, arriving at Beast Emperor City; she deliberately targeted her, even desired her Beast Husband, aiming for power and the Empress’s position.

The details were rather elaborate, including the harmful techniques Liu Mengyan employed, aligning with prior investigations.

Yet, instinctively, Su Muyao sensed something amiss.

"System, do you think this confession is truthful?"

The system responded, "It’s a mix of truth and lies, complicating identification of their true aim, though their target surely is you."

Focus sharpening, Su Muyao resolved, "It seems I must truly meet her face-to-face."

The Empress objected to Su Muyao confronting Liu Mengyan, yet Su Muyao sensed only by personally visiting could she discern Liu Mengyan’s genuine intentions.

...

In prison

Su Muyao approached the cell containing Liu Mengyan, observing Liu Mengyan’s feeble state. In a cold tone, she said, "Didn’t you want to see me? I’m here now; speak quickly with what you have to say."