After Recklessly Courting Death, I Caught the Attention of a Yandere - Chapter 42

Although Yun Dan was inexperienced in worldly matters, she could still tell from Mulan’s expression that she had no goodwill toward her—it was merely polite conversation.

Who knew what malicious schemes she was plotting in her heart.

Therefore, she didn’t dare say much, only nodding and saying, “I understand.”

However, in the next second, Mulan’s expression changed completely. She grabbed Yun Dan by the throat and demanded. “Who exactly are you? Why did you infiltrate my Mingyue Manor?”

Yun Dan’s heart skipped a beat.

She wondered if her undercover identity was about to end before it even began.

But she couldn’t figure out what she had done or when she had exposed something that would make Mulan discover her identity.

[Dear player, it seems you’re in trouble]

This death-seeking system really never missed a chance to kick her when she was down.

She just couldn’t understand it.

What exactly had she done to make Mulan target her and discover her identity?

It was over, completely over. Her luck seemed terrible—truly an inauspicious start. She was really going to die here.

However, Mulan’s next words made Yun Dan breathe a sigh of relief, giving her a feeling of coming back from the dead.

“I had someone investigate your background. You don’t seem to be from Yong City, but someone said they’ve seen you in Yun City before. Didn’t you claim to be an orphan? Are you using this identity to get close to Wuchen and deceive him?”

Hearing Mulan’s words, Yun Dan finally understood.

This person actually knew nothing at all—she had been overthinking everything.

Yet she spoke so seriously, nearly scaring her to death.

To show her loyalty, Yun Dan decided to put on a performance.

She suddenly stood up and with a thud, knelt directly before Mulan.

“Madam Dongfang, I am indeed an orphan, and I’ve never been to any Yun City—I haven’t even heard of that place name. My acquaintance with Young Master Dongfang was purely by chance, just because of a pot of tea. I can guarantee that I’ve never conspired with anyone to harm Young Master Dongfang. If Madam doesn’t believe me, Yun Dan is willing to prove her innocence with death!”

With that, she struggled to her feet and rushed toward a nearby pillar.

The system was nearly shocked speechless.

[Holy shit, player, you’re playing this big! Even if you can’t continue the game, don’t be so desperate!]

Yun Dan smiled slightly, replying to the system in her mind:

“What do you know? Everything I just did was purely acting for Madam Dongfang to see. Do you think I really intended to hit the pillar?

I believe she just wants me to show loyalty and test my attitude and stance. Watch—she definitely won’t let me actually hit the pillar.”

The system hadn’t thought of such a deep level.

But it still voiced its concern:

[But dear player, what if Mulan remains unmoved?]

Then…

She really hadn’t considered that possibility!

Yun Dan had originally thought Mulan definitely wouldn’t let her hit the pillar, but she stubbornly didn’t come to stop her.

Looking at the pillar not far away, Yun Dan gritted her teeth and really did crash into it.

Of course, she controlled the force—not enough to actually kill herself on the spot.

The system couldn’t help but sigh: [This player is really fucking ruthless to herself]

Seeing Yun Dan collapsed unconscious on the ground, Mulan was completely unprepared for this young girl to be so harsh on herself.

She crouched down to check Yun Dan’s breathing and felt her pulse, discovering that Yun Dan wasn’t seriously injured. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief.

“This little girl is really ruthless to herself. She said she’d hit the pillar and actually did it. I was only trying to test her—I never expected such an extreme reaction. But since you dared to hit the pillar, I now believe you are innocent.”

“Little girl, don’t blame me. Too many people want to get close to Mingyue Manor and close to my son. He’s my only child, so naturally I must do everything possible to protect him.”

“Mingyue Manor has had spies before—one even nearly cost my son his life. So over the years, I’ve been extremely vigilant toward anyone entering Mingyue Manor. I’d rather wrongly suspect a thousand than let one slip by. Don’t blame me.”

When Wuyou was summoned to treat Yun Dan and saw the bump on her forehead, he was also startled.

Since no one else was present in the room, he wasn’t afraid of being overheard.

“How is it that after just a few days, you have such a big bump on your forehead? Did you really hit a pillar? I’ve known Wuchen for many years—he surely wouldn’t do anything forceful that would make you resist unto death, would he?”

The door creaked open.

The person entering was none other than Dongfang Wuchen, the very person just mentioned.

Seeing Yun Dan lying on the bed, he was also startled.

He quickly ran to the bedside and asked Wuyou, “What happened? She was perfectly fine when she left my room earlier—how does she have such a big bump on her forehead now?”

Wuyou had originally been speculating whether the bump on Yun Dan’s forehead might be related to Dongfang Wuchen.

As longtime friends, he couldn’t believe Wuchen would do such a thing.

But since Dongfang Wuchen just said Yun Dan had left his room, could there really be something between these two?

He turned his head curiously and asked Dongfang Wuchen, “You said she was in your room earlier?”

Dongfang Wuchen didn’t catch the implication in Wuyou’s words and simply nodded. “Yes, she came to chat with me. She left not long ago. I only learned about this from my subordinates. What exactly happened? And have you examined her? She won’t die, will she?”

He regarded Yun Dan as a friend.

Although they hadn’t known each other very long.

But Yun Dan was one of the few people who wouldn’t flatter him.

Usually, as the young manor lord, his subordinates would only curry favor with him, engaging in various forms of flattery and bootlicking, rarely speaking any truth.

Such days were not what Dongfang Wuchen preferred.

Yun Dan’s appearance seemed to fulfill his perfect imagination of friendship.

She wouldn’t treat him specially because of his status and position, but remained the same as before.

Even when his mother didn’t support him, she still supported his viewpoint and even helped analyze the situation.

So no matter what, he didn’t want to lose this friend.

Wuyou’s head was getting dizzy from all the shaking.

He quickly stopped Dongfang Wuchen, rubbing his forehead: “Wuchen, stop shaking me—my head’s about to spin. Don’t worry, these are just superficial injuries with absolutely no life-threatening danger.

However, this bump on her forehead should be treated with an egg compress later to help it heal faster. I’ll prepare some ointment for her afterward.”