Princess, she is the one who facilitated the extradition.

Qi Yun remained silent.

Gui Yao's face turned cold. "Do you know that ghost fetuses are born by feeding on evil thoughts, and once they grow up, they will wreak havoc on all sides?"

The Yang family mansion, the surrounding area, and even the entire capital will be affected. How many innocent lives will be lost?

"It's not that serious."

Qi Yun retorted, "I can control it."

"you?"

Gui Yao raised an eyebrow slightly. "What are you using to manipulate it?"

Qi Yun, however, did not intend to reveal the truth, only saying, "In short, I can control it and will not harm innocent lives."

"Can you say no one has died because of this monstrous fetus?"

Gui Yao only checked Yang Yue's usual character, and then considered that he was nine months pregnant and there was no word of it from the outside world.

It is clear that the Yang family must have done something to cover up this secret.

After all, a man's pregnancy is a shocking event, so he would have to consult several doctors to confirm it.

Furthermore, the servants in this mansion are numerous and talkative, so swift and decisive measures are needed to deter them.

In the eyes of these powerful and wealthy, the lives of ordinary people are as worthless as grass, and killing them is as simple as killing chickens and sheep.

Qi Yun fell silent again.

It was clear that Gui Yao had guessed correctly: "You sent that maid away because you were worried that Yang Yue would harm her, right?"

Qi Yun's mouth moved, but he didn't say anything.

Gui Yao raised her hand, made a hand seal, and a ball of black energy rushed into the room. She grabbed at the air and hurled the ball of black energy straight at Qi Yun.

Qi Yun suddenly felt a chill run through her body. Then, she felt as if she were bound by something, unable to move. Her throat was also choked, and she gradually found it difficult to breathe.

She looked at Gui Yao in horror, "You...uh..."

Gui Yao looked at her calmly, and only when her face turned red and her eyes rolled back, about to die, did he disperse the black energy.

"A mere trace of malevolent energy could kill you. A ghost fetus is a hundred times more dangerous. You can barely protect yourself, how can you control it?"

Qi Yun clutched his throat, gasping for breath, but remained silent.

Unlike Yang Yue, whose mind had been swayed by the evil intentions and who could be easily persuaded to reveal his true feelings with just a little spiritual power, she was different.

Qi Yun appears gentle, but he is a very strong-willed person.

Gui Yao waved her hand, and Qi Yun fell to the ground.

"The Duke of Qi made a deal with me, asking me to help you get rid of Yang Yue, and hoping that you will have a happy and peaceful life for the rest of your days."

Gui Yao stood up, walked up to her, and looked down at her.

"Now I regret it a little. You, who disregard the lives of others for your own selfish desires, do not deserve to live a peaceful life."

"trade?"

Qi Yun suddenly looked up and asked urgently, "What deal did he make with you?"

Seemingly realizing he had overreacted, he added, "What kind of deal could someone who doesn't act like a father make with you for me?"

"Aren't you curious about my abilities?"

Gui Yao smiled faintly, "It's clear you've come into contact with people practicing metaphysics."

Qi Yun avoided her gaze. Gui Yao leaned down and said, slowly and deliberately, "Your ghost fetus was also obtained through a deal with a sorcerer, wasn't it?"

She tilted her head, her gaze following Qi Yun's eyes. "Let me guess, what did you and he exchange..."

Qi Yun avoided her gaze again, and Gui Yao's eyes flickered slightly. "You traded your own life for it."

Qi Yun's eyelashes trembled when her thoughts were guessed.

Gui Yao understood; no wonder she didn't care even when she learned the ghost fetus was in danger.

He had originally intended to die.

But what could possibly be worth risking her life to plant a demonic seed in Yang Yue?

After getting to know Qi Yun, Gui Yao realized that Qi Yun was an awkward person and not very good at speaking.

She chuckled and mumbled, "You two are indeed father and daughter."

"What do you mean?"

Qi Yun finally spoke, pressing for details, "Explain yourself clearly, what exactly did he offer you in exchange?"

Tell me what I want to know, and I will tell you what you want to know.

Gui Yao gave a wicked smile, "I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Gui Yao. Once I form a contract with my employer, I will definitely grant his wishes."

Therefore, even if you conceal it, I will still take you away from the Yang family as requested by the Duke of Qi.

If you can't let go of Yang Yue, I will kill him, or erase your memories.

She even made a fierce expression, acting like a complete villain!

Qi Yun was terrified. "You're right. The ghost fetus was indeed something I traded thirty years of my lifespan for from a sorcerer."

He said that as long as I drip my blood into the pregnancy-preserving medicine, the ghost child will obey me in the future.

I never intended to harm anyone; I only wanted to manipulate Yang Yue. I've said everything I needed to say. Can you terminate the deal with him?

Her face held a hint of pleading.

"Our father-daughter relationship was severed long ago; what was lost in the past cannot be made up for now."

His current act of being a loving father only makes me feel heavy-hearted.

Gui Yao asked, "Why are you manipulating Yang Yue?"

Qi Yun's eyes flickered slightly. "I love him, but he doesn't love me."

Once he becomes a ghost child, he'll only listen to me and love only me.

Or is it for love?

Gui Yao looked her over suspiciously. "But you're over twenty, and you don't have thirty years left to live. How much longer can you stay with him?"

"Even a few years would be better than now."

Qi Yun's face revealed a paranoid and manic expression. "For him, I broke with my family and even put aside the hatred of killing my mother. He should love me wholeheartedly as he promised."

Before I die, I will take him with me. Since he has provoked me, he should get rid of me, whether he lives or dies.

Her hands, clenched into fists beneath her sleeves, said, "I'll give you all my dowry, no, all the money in the Yang family, in exchange for you ceasing all your dealings with the Duke of Qi."

Therefore, she cared most about the Duke of Qi, not Yang Yue.

Gui Yao lowered her gaze slightly, but still refused, "No."

I didn't tell her that the real transaction was just a matter of willpower.

Qi Yun's obsession runs deep; she has been plotting this evil child for who knows how long, and she won't listen to a few words of advice.

Gui Yao turned and walked away, saying, "Since you think you can control him, then go ahead and try."

You have to hit a wall before you give up.

"Don't go."

Qi Yun quickly got up and chased after him towards the door, saying, "Don't do anything with him. If you don't want money, I'll give you anything you want..."

However, Gui Yao appeared and disappeared just as suddenly. Qi Yun chased after her into the courtyard, but there were only a few lanterns fluttering in the wind. There was no sign of Gui Yao anywhere.

"Why? Why does it have to be like this? I was so close to succeeding..."

She slumped helplessly onto the doorstep, tears streaming down her face.

"I was so close to succeeding, Mother..."

Her soft murmur turned into a sob. She covered her face, tears streaming through her fingers. "You've already given me so much, why won't you give me a chance to share your burden?"

I should have died more than ten years ago, but my father gave me life, and I only want to repay him with this life.

Mother, how much more do you want your daughter to owe you? I can't repay it all. Carrying this heavy shackle, it's hard for me to live even a single day. Why won't you let me take the Yang family down to atone for our sins...?

Her words were incoherent, but Gui Yao understood them, and she sighed softly in the shadows.

So much so that she was listless the next day.

Xiao Huaijin is here again.

Pei Xuan finally made up his mind to choose the second path and asked Gui Yao to sever his emotional ties.

Seeing Gui Yao's low spirits, Xiao Huaijin asked with concern, "What's wrong?"

Gui Yao shook her head, stood up and walked outside. "Let's go."

Mao Dan said, "It must be related to the Duke of Qi. Since we took his order, Master has sighed several times. Master has never been like this before."

It was worried. "Master, why don't you let Maodan keep watch from now on? Maodan is worried that you're getting too involved and it will affect your own emotions."

Xiao Huaijin also said, "I am also willing to serve."

Gui Yao suddenly asked Xiao Huaijin, "Can women also serve as officials in Nanyao?"

"Yes."

Xiao Huaijin nodded, "The civil and military examinations do not consider gender, only ability. My eldest sister is a general in charge of troops, and my second sister is in the cabinet."

"Your country is wonderful."

Gui Yao sighed, "If only women could hold official positions in the Dasheng Dynasty."

Xiao Huaijin thought for a moment, then said truthfully, "As far as I know, the Crown Prince of Dasheng does not like women getting involved in power."

"Only incompetent men are afraid of women standing up for them."

Gui Yao muttered something, but didn't say anything more.

She was just a commoner; how could she possibly influence the court?

All she could do was gather the power of her wishes as quickly as possible, so when she saw Pei Xuan, she didn't hesitate at all.

Using spiritual power as a blade, the threads of affection were severed, and all memories related to Yu Qinghuan in Pei Xuan's mind were erased.

Gui Yao gave him a wisp of spiritual energy, "Let him sleep for three days to help his body recover."

Xiao Huaijin expressed his gratitude, "I originally planned to send him back to Nanyao, but it seems we'll have to keep him here for observation for now."

"Um."

Gui Yao nodded. This way it would be more convenient, so that if Pei Xuanqing's hair recovered, he would remember Yu Qinghuan again, and she wouldn't have to run to Nanyao.

With Pei Xuan's matter resolved, Xiao Huaijin was relieved. Seeing that Gui Yao was in low spirits, he said, "Miss, you've helped me a lot. Let me invite you to Yaoguang Pavilion."

Yaoguangxie is a jewelry shop. He continued, "I heard that the shop has acquired a batch of overseas goods, and the jewelry made from them is even more dazzling than gold, silver, and precious stones."

"Please choose whatever you like, young lady; consider it my token of gratitude."

But in fact, she had already received 6,666 taels of silver for Pei Xuan's matter. Xiao Huaijin took her to the jewelry shop just to make her happy.

Gui Yao also wanted to change her mood, so she chuckled and said, "Then I won't be polite."

Upon entering Yaoguang Pavilion, Xiao Huaijin led his men directly to the third floor, which was the VIP lounge.

The shop will bring its most valuable jewelry to the rest area for VIP customers to choose from.

Gui Yao had just sat down, and before the jewelry from the shop had even arrived, Zhi Jian let out a soft "Eh," and said, "It's the Lady of the Duke of Qi."

The group looked in the direction of the sound and saw a middle-aged woman and a middle-aged man in the next rest area. The man was putting a hair ornament into the woman's hair in an intimate manner.

But it wasn't the Duke of Qi!

The two seemed to sense something and looked this way. Gui Yao and the others quickly turned their heads away, holding swords and lanterns, and the two of them turned their backs to the outside, completely covering Gui Yao and Xiao Huaijin.

Whether out of guilt or something else, the two left quickly.

With a sword in hand, he couldn't help but say, "The Duke of Qi treats his wife very well. I never expected that the Duchess of Qi would have an affair."

Gui Yao's face showed a compassionate expression. "The Duke of Qi and she are not a real couple."