"Has Your Highness adapted well since returning to the capital?"

"fine."

"Are your injuries getting any better?"

"It's alright. Thank you for your concern."

And then, they said nothing more along the way.

They arrived at the octagonal pavilion where the Crown Princess was entertaining guests, but did not see the Crown Princess herself inside.

The maid said, "The young prince is crying, so Her Majesty has gone to comfort him. Please trouble His Highness Prince Qishan and Princess Anle to wait here for a moment."

The two had no choice but to sit down inside the pavilion.

Each of them held a cup of tea.

After a moment of silence.

Princess Anle said, "Since there is nothing wrong at the moment, why don't I take His Highness's pulse to see how well his injuries are healing?"

Yun Wuyi: "Okay."

A maid brought up her medicine box.

Take out the pulse pillow and place it on the table.

Princess Anle lowered her eyes and began to take the pulse.

A moment later.

"Judging from the pulse, the injury is not serious. However, Your Highness, have you not been resting well lately? You seem a bit tired."

Yun Wuyi: "After returning to the capital, I have some social obligations that I can't refuse."

Because of the pulse diagnosis, the two were standing very close to each other.

Princess Anle was so close that she could see her own reflection in his dark eyes.

He usually has a cold and aloof expression, as if he is unapproachable.

Even when she's smiling, there's a coldness that keeps people at arm's length.

It was as if nothing in the world could move him.

Now, the two sit side by side.

I could smell the sandalwood scent on him and see the reflection in his eyes.

I had a strange feeling that I could finally see into his eyes.

Princess Anle looked away.

I'm glad I'm the one taking your pulse; otherwise, someone would have noticed something amiss in your pulse.

"It's nothing serious now. I'll prescribe a few more doses of medicine to help you recover..."

As they were talking.

The maid who had just served tea in the pavilion suddenly pulled a short blade from her sleeve.

He stepped forward menacingly and stabbed at Princess Anle.

He stabbed and cursed at the same time.

"—Your whole family is dead, why are you the only one who survived?"

Princess Anle was greatly alarmed.

Her mind was completely focused on Yun Wuyi, and she only realized something was wrong when the dagger was right in front of her.

The King of Qishan beside him had a deep, dark look in his eyes.

Just as the maid's dagger was about to stab Anle, he picked up the teacup beside him.

He slammed the fist down on the maid's wrist.

The tea was hot, and it landed squarely on the maid's wrist.

The force shifted, and the dagger, which was meant to pierce the neck, pierced the shoulder instead.

The sky is clear and the sun is shining today; it's also a garden party.

Princess Anle was dressed lightly, and a sharp dagger tore through her clothes and stabbed her shoulder, causing blood to seep out immediately.

The maid was about to stab again, but the other maids nearby had already reacted.

They pushed and pulled her while shouting for help.

A huge crowd surged into the pavilion.

Princess Anle sat there, somewhat at a loss.

The maid, who had been restrained, continued to curse:

"—You despicable woman who recognizes a thief as her father! Your whole family was murdered, and you're still enjoying wealth and luxury here. How can you face your loved ones in the afterlife?"

Princess Anle's face was pale.

Looking at the maid, her lips moved as if she wanted to say something.

In the end, he didn't say anything.

.

The maid who committed the crime was quickly dragged away.

Amidst the chaos, some people stepped forward to tidy up the smashed tables, chairs, and teacups.

Clean the wounds and bloodstains for Princess Anle and apply hemostatic medicine.

She was like a beautiful puppet, her eyelashes drooping, letting herself be manipulated.

Yun Wuyi got up and walked outside.

The quiet little wooden puppet sitting next to me seemed to be startled awake immediately.

Her face was pale, like a frightened sparrow, and she clung to his sleeve, refusing to let go.

She looked at him with red-rimmed eyes.

"Could you stay with me? I'm so scared."

But then she saw the aloof man before her, who looked down at her with the same cold indifference.

He pulled his sleeve back from between her fingers.

Without leaving a word, he stepped out of the octagonal pavilion.

.

The Crown Princess rushed over.

Seeing Princess Anle covered in blood, his expression changed drastically, and he roared:

"Where did these thieves come from, that they dare to be so bold as to stab even a princess?"

The Crown Princess was naturally angry.

She invited them, specifically to let two unmarried young people develop feelings for each other, but this is what happened.

The maid replied: The murderer has been caught and is awaiting interrogation.

The Crown Princess saw Princess Anle sitting quietly, her face pale.

I couldn't help but feel sorry for her, and then I started to take my anger out on her.

"Where was the Prince of Qishan? Wasn't he right next to the princess at the time?"

Princess Anle clearly heard these words.

She looked up.

“Sister-in-law, he saved me. If he hadn’t smashed the teacup, that dagger would have been aimed at my neck.”

As she spoke, she gestured with her hand across her neck.

The Crown Princess was still furious.

"With him around, you should be unharmed. You can't even protect your own fiancée..."

Princess Anle interrupted her.

“Sister-in-law—he has never practiced martial arts, yet he managed to throw a teacup to save me in that critical moment; that’s already quite impressive.”

The Crown Princess originally intended to take this opportunity to put down the arrogance of Prince Qishan for Princess Anle.

Unfortunately, the young girl was already siding with her fiancé before she was even married.

She had no choice but to give up.

"Don't just sit there like an idiot, this place isn't good. Let's go to my room and get the imperial physician."

Princess Anle said, "Sister-in-law, I am a doctor myself."

The Crown Princess gave her a disapproving look.

"Alright. A doctor cannot heal himself."

.

The news of Princess Anle's assassination quietly spread to those who knew.

Thanks to the Black Bird, Qingyan and Qisu were able to catch up with the latest gossip.

"What?!"

The little monk covered his mouth with both hands, feigning shock.

“This is the Crown Prince’s villa. Who would assassinate Princess Anle? If anyone were to assassinate someone, they should be my senior brother.”

Yes, that's quite unusual.

Because of this incident, security at the villa was immediately tightened.

We've climbed the mountain and had lunch.

It seems it's time to say goodbye.

The guards of the King of Qishan, led by their leader, headed toward the side gate of the detached courtyard.

This signifies that they will be there to protect their master whenever he or she leaves.

Qi Su: ...No, I haven't even explored the botanical garden yet, and it's already over?

No, she would never allow such a thing to happen.

…

In the corridor overlooking the water.

The crown prince sat alone, pouring himself a drink, looking quite relaxed.

The Crown Princess pushed aside the bamboo curtain and came in from outside.

His agitated anger vanished immediately in front of others, and he became calm.

The Crown Prince asked, "Is Anle alright?"

The Crown Princess: "I injured my arm, but it was a close call."

The crown prince nodded.

"Has Yun Zheng made a move?"

The Crown Princess said, "I heard that she threw a teacup to stop the assassin."

The Crown Prince said, "It seems that the Embroidered Uniform Envoy's worries were unnecessary. He is indeed not skilled in martial arts. His escape from the hail of arrows at Qingyuan Post Station was probably only because he had someone protecting him."

Such a delicate girl was in danger right in front of him.

Wouldn't any normal person lend a helping hand?

After the Crown Prince finished speaking, he saw the Crown Princess's expression and couldn't help but laugh.

"What? Are you angry?"