Dongfang Qinyin slightly turned her head to look at the young man who walked beside her, then stretched out her jade hand to take the flowers from his hand, and asked curiously: "Why did you give me flowers?"

Xiao Ning raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a smile, and replied softly: "This is the tradition over there. When you want to see someone, you should give her flowers."

Dongfang Qinyin brought the flowers close to her nose and sniffed them gently. The faint fragrance of the flowers lingered around her nose, which made her melancholy mood disappear, and a smile appeared on her face. She put the flowers on the table beside her, then reached out and took Xiao Ning's hand, pulling him to sit down by the bed.

"How did you get here? You're very far away from the capital!" Dongfang Qinyin stared at Xiao Ning with her beautiful eyes, with a hint of concern and curiosity in her eyes.

"Your Highness, this is a little secret of mine~" Xiao Ning winked mischievously, put his finger on his lips and made a hushing gesture.

"If you don't want to tell me, then don't tell me. I don't want to hear it either~ Humph!" Dongfang Qinyin pretended to be angry, put on the attitude of a proud little girl, turned her head and ignored him.

Seeing this, Xiao Ning quickly clasped his hands together, smiled and apologized to Dongfang Qinyin, "Your Highness, please don't be angry with me for the fact that I came all the way to see you~"

Dongfang Qinyin was amused by Xiao Ning's words and laughed out loud. "Okay, I won't tease you anymore! I'm already very happy that you can take time out to visit me!" As she said this, she took the initiative to lean on Xiao Ning's shoulder.

Xiao Ning was a little flattered, his body trembled slightly, but he soon regained his composure. He quietly felt Dongfang Qinyin's breath, his heart filled with happiness and satisfaction.

The two of them sat there quietly, enjoying the tranquility and warmth of the moment, until a breeze blew by, shaking the wind chimes on the window, making a clear and pleasant sound.

Dongfang Qinyin raised her head, looked at the scenery outside the window, raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and said softly: "With you by my side, I feel that all the fatigue of the day has dissipated..."

Xiao Ning turned his head and looked at her, his eyes full of tenderness and distress. He gently touched Dongfang Qinyin's hair and asked gently, "Your Highness, are you busy recently?"

Dongfang Qinyin pouted and replied a little aggrievedly: "Yes, since I was appointed as the crown prince, my father has handed most of the work to me, and I am too busy! Oh, I miss the days at your house, where I was carefree every day..."

After hearing this, Xiao Ning felt heartbroken. He reached out his hand, gently put his arm around Dongfang Qinyin's shoulders, and held her tightly in his arms.

"Your Highness, it's not easy to be a monarch!" Xiao Ning comforted Dongfang Qinyin, "But please rest assured, if one day the princess doesn't want to be the emperor anymore, just come home with me. Yongning City will always keep a room for you!"

Dongfang Qinyin couldn't help but tremble when she heard Xiao Ning's serious speech. She subconsciously shrank into the boy's arms, wanting to be closer to him. Her cheeks were slightly red, and her heart was filled with emotion and happiness.

"That's what you said! You can't leave me." Dongfang Qinyin's voice became a little low, as if she was suppressing some emotions. "Actually, I really want to just rely on you like this and do nothing..."

"I will always be by your side, Your Highness..." Xiao Ning promised while stroking Dongfang Qinyin's hair.

Just like that, the two of them hugged each other and looked at each other in silence for a long time. Suddenly, the voice of a palace maid came from outside the door, breaking the silence. "Your Highness, it's time to go to bed!

"Well, wait outside!

Dongfang Qinyin said something to the palace maid outside the door, then reluctantly left Xiao Ning's arms, with a pleading look in her eyes, and spoke softly.

"Can you stay today..."

Xiao Ning felt helpless. He had kept his trip a secret from Bai Ziyun and the others and could not stay overnight.

He touched Dongfang Qinyin's beautiful face.

"I'm sorry, Your Highness, I can't...

"I understand." A hint of disappointment flashed across Dongfang Qinyin's eyes, but she still understood Xiao Ning's difficulties.

"Your Highness, you should go to bed early." Xiao Ning stood up and prepared to leave.

"Wait." Dongfang Qinyin called him, walked up to him, and kissed him gently on the lips.

Xiao Ning was stunned for a moment, and his cheeks turned red.

Dongfang Qinyin blushed and whispered: "This is the reward I gave you, thank you for coming to see me."

After saying that, she quickly turned back to the bed, covered herself with the quilt, and only showed a pair of eyes looking at Xiao Ning.

Xiao Ning came back to his senses, smiled and nodded, then quietly left the palace. The capital city was very lively at night. Xiao Ning flew in the sky, looking at the brilliant lights below. He quickened his speed and rushed to Yongning City...

The New Year passed quickly, and the next morning, just after dawn, Leng Qingqiu was about to leave the Xiao family and return to the holy land of Yao Chi.

Before leaving, Xiao Ning found her and asked her some questions.

"Aunt Leng, is there a female disciple named Mu Yanran in our Yao Chi Holy Land?"

Leng Qingqiu nodded, indicating that he knew this girl.

"Mu Yanran, I know that girl. She is a new female disciple of our holy land. She has good talent and is currently training under the Second Elder Su Yue. What's wrong, Ning'er, why are you asking about her?"

"Oh, nothing, just asking casually. By the way, Aunt Leng, I plan to go to Yaochi Holy Land to practice in a while, what do you think?"

Hearing this, Leng Qingqiu was overjoyed. She wished Xiao Ning could be by her side.

"Of course you can! Ning'er, you can come over anytime. Aunt Leng will welcome you as long as you are willing."

"Then I'll trouble you, Auntie Leng." Xiao Ning said gratefully. In fact, he already had his own plan in mind. First, he could use this opportunity to investigate Mu Yanran's affairs; second, he could also get rid of the ferocious monster.

After Leng Qingqiu and Xiao Ning said goodbye, a problem that Xiao Ning found a bit tricky emerged - that was his gender.

Men... Yaochi Holy Land is a place full of women, even if he is Xiao Ning, it is not suitable. And his identity is too conspicuous, so it is difficult to start the investigation. At this time, Yun Yao passed by him.

Xiao Ning looked at the girl, his eyes fixed on her body. Yun Yao was not annoyed. She walked to him and touched his cheek with her hand.

Suddenly Xiao Ning shouted, "Got it! I figured out a way!

He held Yun Yao's hand and said, "Big Sister, can I lend you some clothes?

When Yun Yao heard Xiao Ning's words, her pretty face instantly turned red and she said shyly.

"Junior brother, I know you are a boy, and it is normal for you to have such thoughts... In fact, there is no need to go through so much trouble. As long as you ask, I can help you...

Xiao Ning was a little confused by her words. He put his hand on Yun Yao's shoulder and said.

"Master sister, you misunderstood, I was planning to wear it, not to do anything bad!