It happened in a flash. Just as Luo Lingyue fell from the tree, the secret guards hiding in the dark could not help but tremble with fear - someone was so bold that he dared to come and assassinate the prince in broad daylight!

A fierce fight seemed about to break out, but at this moment, Xiao Jinghan in the pool gently waved his finger towards them. Seeing this, the captain of the secret guards recognized the person who fell into the water as Luo Lingyue and hurriedly left with two of his men.

He thought to himself: This eldest daughter of the Luo family is truly uninhibited and unrestrained! She actually sneaked in to see her future husband bathing, only to accidentally fall into the pool... This is truly thrilling! I must report this to Emperor Wen immediately!

Luo Lingyue was caught off guard and fell into the pool, splashing everywhere. When she struggled to the surface, a strong herbal smell hit her nose. She realized that Xiao Jinghan was actually soaking in a medicinal soup!

Luo Lingyue was a little flustered at the moment. She struggled desperately in the pool, trying to maintain her balance. Just then, a warm, strong hand reached out and held hers tightly. Xiao Jinghan raised his lips slightly, and said with a hint of joking, "Miss Luo, are you... spying on me?"

Hearing Xiao Jinghan's words, Luo Lingyue's initial embarrassment was instantly replaced by anger. She responded angrily, "I'm spying on you? What's so good about you? You're as thin as a stick!" After saying that, she didn't forget to glare at Xiao Jinghan fiercely.

However, Xiao Jinghan didn't get angry at Luo Lingyue's rebuke. Instead, a faint smile flickered in his deep eyes. He whispered, "Oh? So, you like macho men!" There was a hint of teasing in his words.

Luo Lingyue roared in anger: "I like your uncle!" Her voice was deafening, as if to tear the whole world apart.

Xiao Jinghan looked at her coldly and said in a flat tone: "How many times have I told you, I don't have an uncle! Everyone in my family is dead except me!" There was a trace of sadness and loneliness in his eyes.

After saying this, Xiao Jinghan glanced at Luo Lingyue slightly, and then said: "It's not me who asked you to fall into the pool this time, so don't let your troublesome third brother come to trouble me again!"

It was only at this moment that Luo Lingyue suddenly remembered that her courtyard had already fallen into chaos! She heard the guards anxiously ask Linglong: "Should we climb over the wall to rescue the young lady?"

Linglong shouted anxiously, "Don't climb over the wall! Next door is Prince Xiao's Wu'an Palace! Hurry! Let's set out from the main gate to pay a visit to Prince Xiao!" Her voice was full of panic and anxiety, for fear that she would anger that powerful figure because of her momentary impulse.

Liuli shouted anxiously: "Hurry, hurry! Let the young lady go back home quickly! The third young master will be back soon! Oh my God! This is bad, I'm afraid we will all become living terracotta warriors!" Her voice was full of fear and panic.

Luo Lingyue looked at Xiao Jinghan with suspicion and asked in confusion, "This is actually the Prince Wu'an's Mansion? I never knew that the Prince Wu'an's Mansion and our General's Mansion were only separated by a wall!"

Xiao Jinghan responded coldly, "That's true, but the main entrances of the two families are on different streets. In my opinion, after you change into clean clothes and have lunch, your maid should come to take you home."

Upon hearing this, Luo Lingyue was so frightened that she jumped out of the steaming hot pool and shouted in panic: "What? It's so far? Then I'd better just climb over the wall and go back!" As she spoke, she had already started to look for a place to climb over.

Xiao Jinghan sneered, his voice emitting disdain: "If you dare to turn over again, before tomorrow, the whole capital will know that a shameless person like you has done such a dirty thing - trying to peek at this prince bathing!"

Hearing this, Luo Lingyue turned around abruptly, her face full of astonishment. She stared at Xiao Jinghan with wide eyes and asked in disbelief, "Xiao Jinghan! How dare you speak so arrogantly like this? Are you threatening me?"

Facing Luo Lingyue's questioning, Xiao Jinghan appeared remarkably calm and composed. He simply smiled and said calmly, "Today, our chef has meticulously prepared a delicious dish called Crispy Golden River Prawns. We also have an authentic Jiangnan specialty called Pickled Pork with Preserved Pork. Miss Luo, why don't you stay for lunch before leaving?"

After hearing this, Luo Lingyue's eyes sparkled as if she had seen those two mouth-watering delicacies. She couldn't help but say with some excitement, "But... my third brother won't let me take even a single step out of the mansion!"

Xiao Jinghan responded calmly and calmly: "Now that things have come to this, leaving the house is inevitable. It's better to fill your stomach first and then make plans!"

Luo Lingyue clapped her hands as if she suddenly realized something: "Yes! Then come out quickly!" Before she finished speaking, she jumped into the steaming hot pool and reached out to drag Xiao Jinghan.

Xiao Jinghan's face flushed red, and he looked embarrassed. He quickly shouted, "No..." But it was too late.

Luo Lingyue only realized something was wrong after she had made her move. Her hand had touched a piece of scorching skin. As she got closer to take a closer look, her eyes widened in shock. It turned out that Xiao Jinghan was completely naked! This shock was so great that Luo Lingyue was completely stunned. At the same time, she took a thorough look at the man's body!

In this fleeting glimpse, Luo Lingyue felt a warmth in her nose, and something was slowly flowing out...

Just as the two were at a loss, a clear male voice suddenly rang out: "Prince Xiao! My family just made some green rice dumplings and brought them here especially for you to try! Oh my... Oh my God! You're actually bathing with a woman? Aren't you always not interested in women?"

Seeing this, Xiao Jinghan hurriedly protected Luo Lingyue behind him and shouted angrily, "Get out of here!"

The man finally saw the woman's face in the pool. It was Luo Lingyue! He was immediately embarrassed and stammered, "Um... I'll leave the green dumplings here!" Before he could finish his words, he hurriedly turned and left.

Luo Lingyue looked closely, and when she saw the man's face clearly, she couldn't help but reveal a hint of surprise. She turned to look at Xiao Jinghan beside her and asked doubtfully, "Isn't this man the Prime Minister's disciple?"

Xiao Jinghan's stern face did not fluctuate at all. He replied calmly: "He is not the Prime Minister's man, but my confidant." His voice was as calm as water, but it contained a firmness that could not be ignored.

Luo Lingyue nodded slightly, understanding. She pondered, this man was actually Xiao Jinghan's man! He actually had Prime Minister Li Mingfu's trust! He must have been a pawn Xiao Jinghan had placed near the Prime Minister long ago! At the same time, she gained a deeper understanding of Xiao Jinghan's strength and influence.