The conversation between Fang Ruotang and the baby left everyone bewildered, and they all looked at her, the Crown Prince, and Minister Ye in disbelief.

Even more fearless individuals approached the Crown Prince and tentatively whispered, "Your Highness, perhaps..."

He had barely begun to speak when the Crown Prince glanced at him with a sharp look, and he immediately shut up, took a step back, and shrank back to his original position.

【How about this! I'll go and shake their hands, and then you open the shop and pass on the message for me, okay?】

"This does not meet the requirements for opening the shop," Little Milkball weakly retorted.

Fang Ruotang huffed and puffed as she had a mental conversation with him.

【I don't care. If you agree, I'll do the mission. If you don't, I won't. In that case, all the casualties in Wugu County will be pinned on you. You'll be a murderer. You killed tens of thousands of people.】

Moral blackmail—who doesn't know how to do that?

Little Mirror tearfully agreed.

Fang Ruotang immediately cried out in her mind as if she had been given a handle to use against him.

[Look at me, look at me! You could unlock the shop without me having to do any tasks, but you insist on making things difficult for me and leading me to do bad things. You're not a good spirit.]

Because I have drawn a sliver of my primordial power, the strength of my power is related to the peace of this world. If I dissipate, this world will also be destroyed.

【ah! 】

Fang Ruotang shrank back, a little flustered, but more so feeling guilty.

So, what should we do?

You need to complete the task quickly so I can recover.

Fang Ruotang's eyes darted around, glancing furtively at the Crown Prince one moment and then furtively at Minister Ye the next.

【When we leave court later, I'll secretly follow Minister Ye, pretend to trip and fall, and then seize the opportunity to grab his hand. What do you think?】

Okay, let's do it that way.

But I bought the talisman, how am I supposed to contact the magistrate of Wugu County? I don't know how to tell him! And how can I make him believe me?

It's alright, just give all the things to your grandfather later and let him take care of it.

Little mirror, you're so clever!

Hmm, why hasn't court ended yet? If it doesn't end soon, it will be too late.

Just as Fang Ruotang finished muttering to herself, the Emperor announced the end of court. She quickly showered the Emperor with compliments in her mind, and as soon as he left the main hall, she sneakily walked towards Minister Ye.

Since all the officials could hear Fang Ruotang's voice, everyone intentionally or unintentionally blocked Ye Shilang's path to prevent him from escaping.

At the same time, they were also watching the show, so they dawdled and refused to leave.

[Minister Ye's hand...]

"What's wrong?" Little Mirror was anxious, afraid that Fang Ruotang would regret it at this crucial moment.

Wow, it's huge!

Fang Ruotang stared at Ye Shilang's slightly swaying hand, his ten fingers long and slender like jade, with distinct knuckles. Then she looked at her own small, fair hands and thought his were a little more beautiful.

Ye Shilang's thoughts drifted slightly at the tone of his voice, and his fingers trembled slightly. Fang Ruotang, whose mind was filled with random thoughts, did not notice this slight pause.

She hesitated for a moment, then shouted in her heart.

【I am coming. 】

Ye Shilang slowed down instantly, and dared not swing his arm anymore, for fear that Fang Ruotang would not be able to grasp his hand accurately.

As his heart pounded, instead of receiving the woman's warm hand, he heard her sweet, coquettish voice calling from behind, "Huhuhu..."

He immediately turned around and saw a person standing a little over two steps away from him, dressed in imperial robes. Even from behind, he knew that this person was the Crown Prince.

Ye Shilang glanced at the two people standing a short distance from him, a slight frown flashing across his brows, and guessed why the Crown Prince had suddenly stood up.

【Why is it the Crown Prince?】

[Who told you to be so clumsy? You were so far behind Minister Ye; you fell and didn't even touch the hem of his robe. Luckily, the Crown Prince was right there and caught you. Quick, grab the Crown Prince's hand!]

Fang Ruotang blushed and reached for the Crown Prince's large hand on her waist, stammering, "Thank you, Your Highness."

The crown prince lowered his eyes to look at the woman in his arms who was very close to him. Her blushing cheeks had a touch of baby fat, making her look charming and lovely. Her clear and moist eyes revealed her thoughts directly.

"Hold on long enough?" The prince lowered his eyes and looked at the small hand that was holding his. The fair fingers tightened slightly, pink and white.

"Oh, yes, I'm sorry."

Fang Ruotang hurriedly let go, took two steps back, and staggered due to her nervousness. The Crown Prince wrapped his long arm around her and pulled her into a tight embrace.

The woman was warm and soft, with a delicate, feminine fragrance that wafted directly to the prince's nose—a sensation he had never experienced before.

Once the person had regained their footing, he immediately let go and took a step back.

"Miss Fang, be careful."

"sorry."

Fang Ruotang blushed furiously, wishing she could disappear into the ground.

Let's go!

"Oh, huh?"

"I have matters to discuss with the Prime Minister, and I will return to the residence with you."

Fang Ruotang was startled and subconsciously looked up to find Prime Minister Fang. At a glance, she saw that there were people all around, and almost the entire court was there.

Fang Ruotang shrank back in fright. Upon seeing Prime Minister Fang, she immediately took small steps and hid behind him, saying, "Grandfather."

Prime Minister Fang looked at his troublesome child with a heavy heart.

"Walk properly."

Knowing why Fang Ruotang had made such a fuss, Prime Minister Fang wasn't really upset, but... he glanced at the Crown Prince with displeasure, feeling as if a good dish was about to be eaten by a pig.

On the way back to the Prime Minister's residence, the Crown Prince, without any regard for etiquette, sat in the same carriage as Prime Minister Fang and his grandson. Fortunately, the carriage was large enough that it did not feel crowded.

However, Fang Ruotang didn't care about all that; her attention was entirely on the online store.

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