a bloodthirsty person, how terrifying he must be. She couldn't afford to provoke him, so she should just hide, shouldn't sheWithout a Trace's gaze swept across the crowd, landing on Xiao Yuge. A smi...The sound of tearing fabric echoed through the darkness, each shred like a blossom fluttering in the hazy moonlight. They danced across the room in graceful arcs before settling alone and scattered in every corner...

Urgent, restless and agitated voices came from the bed from time to time. Soon, the sound of the mosquito net swaying, mixed with a man's heavy breathing and a woman's pained yet pleasurable moaning, filled the entire room...

The Palace of逍遙 (Xiāoyáo)

After Qian Tingxuan finished his business, he thought about going to find Xiao Ge'er. Just as he got up, Ming Yang rushed in with something in his hand.

"Grandpa, someone just brought a letter for you."

"A letter" Qian Tingxuan furrowed his brow, took the letter and glanced at it, couldn't help but let out a cold snort, then crumpled the letter in his hand and threw it to the ground with force: "Simply tired of living!"

"Grandfather, what happened" Mingyang wasn't the first time he saw his grandfather like this, but he guessed it must be related to the princess. Because only things related to the princess would cause his grandfather to lose his composure like this.

Seeing the master was about to go out, he quickly chased after him: "Master, your humble servant would like to accompany you!"

"No need!" As soon as the words left his lips, Qian Tingxuan's figure vanished into the night.

Ming Yang knew that with his own light kung fu, he definitely couldn't catch up. So, he lowered his head and picked up the paper ball. Opening it, he was also taken aback: "Didn't the Princess and Qing Luo go to Min Rou County Lord's birthday banquet"

Still worried, I hurried out and rushed to Nianrou Garden. As I was halfway there, I ran into Xiao Yuge's carriage.

“The Princess!” Seeing that Xiao Yuge was unharmed and sitting in the carriage, Ming Yang was astonished. In an instant, he understood that everything that just happened could have been a trap.

"Mingyang, how did you get here No, where are you rushing to Where's Qian Tingxuan" Xiao Yuge's heart sank when she saw Mingyang here. Could it be that Qian Tingxuan had really gotten into trouble

"Just now someone sent a letter to the King..." Ming Yang saw that the Princess was actually here, so he knew things weren't that simple. He quickly handed the letter to Xiao Yu Ge.

Xiao Yu Ge, upon seeing the handwriting, seemed to understand: “Ming Yang, you send Qing Luo back to Ruyi Pavilion, I'll go find your lord!”

"But, Miss..." Qing Luo saw that the sky was already dark and couldn't help but worry.

“Qing Luo, go back first, don’t worry, nothing will happen.” Xiao Yu Ge leaped out of the carriage, she already knew where to find Qian Ting Xuan.

"Your Highness, can you manage on your own" Mingyang, although aware that the current Crown Princess was no longer the fragile young woman she once was, still worried about her safety. After all, the King cherished her more than his own life.

"Ming Yang, I'll bring your Lord Wang back safe and sound! You just take good care of Qing Luo for me." Xiao Yu Ge thought for a moment, then leaned closer to him and whispered something in his ear. "After you send Qing Luo back, go..."

"Yes!" Mingyang nodded after hearing, although he didn't understand why the princess wanted to do this, he knew that at this time, listening to the princess was right.

Qingshui Bay.

Qianting rushed to the place, only to find that there was only one boat with lights on. Inside the boat, it seemed like a woman was sitting there, her head bowed, as if hidden in the shadows. Looking at her clothes, his heart skipped a beat: "Xia Ge'er!"

As soon as I leaped, I was on the boat. I lifted the curtain and found Fang Minrou inside, wearing clothes similar to Xiao Yuge's.

"Brother Tingxuan, you're here!" Fang Minrou beamed as soon as she saw him, her eyes sparkling with allure as she walked towards him.

Seeing that Xiao Ge'er was not on the boat, Qian Tingxuan unconsciously frowned and asked in a deep voice, "Where is Xiao Ge'er"

"Brother Tingxuan, she's definitely not here." Seeing him so anxious, Xiao Yuge, Fang Minrou's jealousy grew. If it weren't for her doing this, he wouldn't be here at all.

"Where is she What did you do to her" Qian Tingxuan's eyes were as cold as a knife: "I said, she's not someone you can touch. I never hit women, but when it comes to something related to Xiaoge'er, I become easily agitated. So, don't push me to do anything to you!"

"What could I possibly do to her She's perfectly fine in my home. Are you that concerned about her" Perhaps this was the time to be under someone else's protection, who knows.

"To me, she is worth ten thousand times more than my own life!"

Fang Minrou's heart shattered as she shook her head, tears welling up in her eyes: "Brother Tingxuan, we grew up together as childhood sweethearts. I don't believe you can't feel my feelings for you. For you, I didn't hesitate to marry far away to the Chi Yan Kingdom seven years ago. For seven whole years, I never stopped thinking about returning to your side. All these years, you haven't taken a wife either. Isn't that because you're still waiting for me You chose Xiao Yuge, isn't it because she resembles me in three parts Now that I'm back, why do you still need her as a stand-in Why do you even care about a stand-in" Just like Xiao Yuge said, this lie had been repeated so many times, she was afraid she had even convinced herself.

"First of all, Xia Ge'er is not a substitute. From the beginning to the end, in this king's heart, there has only ever been her! Furthermore, you married into the Chi Yan nation because of the alliance between the two countries, not because of this king. Even if according to what you said, you went to find the Dragon's Blood Pearl for this king, but this king had told you back then that he had no intentions towards you. Even today, if you bring back the Dragon's Blood Pearl and use it to coerce this king into giving up Xia Ge'er, then this king would rather not have it!" Nothing in the world could make him give up Xia Ge'er, not even his life!

"Why She's so much younger than you, how could you possibly fall in love with her And when did you fall for her" Fang Minrou couldn't believe it. Qian Tingxuan, who was seven or eight years older than Xiao Yuge, how could he have had his eyes on Xiao Yuge so early

"Since you wish to know, I might as well tell you. I first met her when I was sixteen. From that moment on, I resolved to wait for her to come of age before seeking her hand in marriage!" Perhaps it was only her eyes that had captured his heart the first time, but upon their second encounter, it was her entire being that stole his heart and bound his soul.

"So, it turns out that the person you were waiting for back then was real all along." Fang Minrou seemed struck, her body swaying as if she would fall if not for her hand resting on the table. All this unrequited love she had poured out in vain, had ultimately come to nothing.

"Fang Minrou, this king has shown you leniency for the sake of King Gaoyang. I've gone beyond what is reasonable. From now on, don't use these methods in front of me again, or make Xiaoge unhappy. Otherwise, you know the consequences!"Beneath the mask, his eyes were ice-cold from beginning to end, as if only in front of Xiaoge would his gaze soften.

After finishing his words, he wanted to leave., He Ming was about to step forward to help, but Xiao Yu Ge held him back. "Senior brother, don't worry!"He turned his head and looked at her, seeming to understand what she meant. Then, he retracted...