[Is that so... Why do I feel so cold...]

The system suddenly felt the temperature drop around it, and it wanted to escape...

[Don't retreat! You promised to stay with me!]

Bai Shu was speechless. She was well aware of the system's ability to adapt to changing circumstances. It would soothe her when she was angry, and when she was unhappy. It would only go offline when she was in danger!

【Good night. 】

The system huddled aside feeling aggrieved, trying to hold on a little longer!

Cheng Feng looked at Xiao Moqing with a bit of confusion. This was his private room, and no outsiders would enter on weekdays.

Moreover, no one knew that Tianxiang Restaurant was Xiao Moqing's property and one of his secret agents for collecting intelligence. The guests who came here were either rich or noble, and there were girls playing the piano and music while they were dining, which was very enjoyable.

"continue."

Xiao Moqing looked at Chengfeng's reaction and it didn't look like he could hear this strange conversation.

But he had amazing hearing and was sure he had heard it right, so he could only hold back and continue observing.

"There are problems with the Prince Consort's government affairs again, but the Princess—"

Cheng Feng hesitated to speak and said that according to the laws of the previous dynasty, the prince consort was not allowed to participate in politics, let alone have real power. The purpose was to prevent the country from being shaken.

But the prince consort of the current eldest princess is an exception. He has already become a second-rank official, but he is still not satisfied.

[The eldest princess? The prince consort? Is that the infertile prince consort?]

Although Bai Shu could hold her breath, her fragile body couldn't support her holding her breath for a long time. She was about to give up...

[Right…]

The system trembled again. For some reason, it always felt that the Regent had a murderous and cold aura that suppressed it and made it dare not speak loudly.

At this moment, Xiao Moqing was sitting in the main seat, with broad shoulders and narrow waist, sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and his fingers were flicking the Buddhist beads intentionally or unintentionally.

I thought to myself, since Chengfeng can't hear it, then this voice shouldn't be someone talking, could it be someone's inner voice?

"I'm going to the Princess's Mansion tomorrow."

Xiao Moqing said calmly.

"I can't take it anymore! I can breathe gently without being noticed, right?"

【Tongzi? 】

【Union?】

【？ 】

Bai Shu couldn't hold on any longer, mainly because her body had reached its limit. She endured the suffocation and exhaled weakly...

"Who is it?"

Chengfeng flashed into the inner room in an instant, unsheathed his sword, and the next moment he put it against Bai Shu's neck.

He was so careless that he didn't even notice such a big person hiding here. Looking back at the master's appearance just now, he must have discovered it a long time ago.

"Misunderstanding! Misunderstanding! I am Bai Shu, the daughter of the Prime Minister's family. I am here to see the Regent."

Bai Shu cursed the system in her heart, this crazy old man.

While stiffening her neck and raising her hands to move towards Xiao Moqing, she desperately tried to explain, in case Chengfeng slipped up and she died right here...

"Why is Miss Bai here?"

Seeing Bai Shu, Xiao Moqing signaled Chengfeng to put away the sword.

He was sure that the voice he just heard came from her. Could it be that this was really her inner voice?

[Why am I here? Of course, it's because your Dongye Nation needs me to save it!]

As soon as Bai Shu raised her eyes, she was struck by Xiao Moqing's beauty.

He was wearing a brocade robe with dragon patterns and a white jade pendant around his waist. He was dignified, with a sharp face and deep eyes, and he had a natural brilliance!

[Oh my god, this is the perfect male protagonist! Isn't this the powerful and abstinent minister in the picture book?]

“…”

Xiao Moqing paused while fiddling with the Buddhist beads, and his doubts grew even more intense. Is this really the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister that he knew?

According to legend, Prime Minister Bai Heng doted on his first wife, Jiang, and never took a concubine. They had three sons and one daughter. His daughter was not famous in the capital, but she was also a beautiful lady from a noble family.

Now, he has seen the beauty, but as for this lady from a wealthy family, it is still debatable...

And wasn't she attracted to the newly crowned number one scholar, Du Wenqing? Could the rumors be wrong?

"I heard that the fine wines of the Tianxiang Restaurant are renowned in the capital, so I wanted to buy some for my father to taste. Unexpectedly, I got lost. How shameful!"

Bai Shu racked her brains to think of how to deal with it, but her mind was as quiet as a chicken.

She knew that this unreliable system would never be reliable...

"Go to the top floor to buy some wine. It seems that Miss Bai is indeed lost."

Xiao Moqing looked at Bai Shu calmly. He knew she was lying, but he didn't expose her.

[You better really believe it! Otherwise I can't think of any other excuse.]

“…”

Xiao Moqing was about to get up when he heard someone knocking on the door.

"Your Highness, the wine and food are ready. Shall we serve them now?"

Xue Niang asked respectfully outside the door. She was not only the owner of Tianxiang Restaurant, but also a subordinate of the Regent, in charge of the intelligence of the secret agents here.

"I'll go and make the arrangements."

Chengfeng was about to go out to negotiate with Xueniang and ask her to serve the dishes later.

Is my cow here?! My steamed lamb, steamed bear paw, steamed deer tail, roast duck, roast chicken, roast goose, braised pork, braised duck, braised chicken, bacon, pine flower, tripe, dried meat, sausage, assorted Su pan, smoked chicken tripe, steamed eight-treasure pig, glutinous rice stuffed duck... Is it you? Yes, yes, yes?]

Bai Shu was so hungry that she needed to replenish her energy both mentally and physically.

God knows that even if she has traveled through hundreds of worlds, she has only had a few opportunities to truly enjoy delicious food!

“…”

"Serve the food."

Xiao Moqing ordered Xueniang to serve the dishes. As the waiters came in one after another and placed the delicacies on the table, he was very sure that what he had just heard was Bai Shu's inner voice.

Because the way Bai Shu stared at the food at this moment was like a lion seeing a lost lamb.

naked……

"Tianxiang Restaurant is not only famous for its fine wines in the capital, but every dish can be called a signature dish. If Miss Bai is not in a hurry, you can give it a try."

Normally, Xiao Moqing would never invite anyone to have lunch together so casually, let alone a woman. Even Chengfeng, who was standing next to him, showed a look of shock.

As the regent of Dongye, Xiao Moqing is very thoughtful and cunning. He has met countless people, but ordinary people will not attract his attention at all.

Now, he felt a little interested in the pretty woman in front of him, or to be more precise, he felt interested in her inner thoughts.

"I'm not in a hurry, I'm just afraid of delaying the prince's business."

[I'm just pretending to refuse. If you have something to do, go ahead and leave. I won't stop you! My cow, here I come!]

Bai Shu refused, but in her heart she was very impatient.

She didn't care if there would be rumors. After all, the story of Bai Shu's love for Du Wenqing had already spread among the noble families in the capital.

Moreover, she guessed that no one would dare to spread rumors about the Regent...

“…”

The corners of Xiao Moqing's mouth twitched slightly. This Bai Shu was not only completely different from the rumors, but also completely different from the boudoir girl he had imagined.

He really didn't know what to make of it...