"Who led you astray?"

Li Changyu chuckled, casually flipping to a page, rubbing his chin with one hand, and nodding thoughtfully.

"Hmm, this position is not bad. We did it this way last time."

"ah--"

Mi Shan covered her ears, her cheeks flushed crimson. "Please, please don't say another word!"

"Shh, shh,"

She sprang out of bed, covered his mouth, and pleaded, "Please shut up, Your Highness, if someone hears us, we're doomed."

Although it was just the two of them there, there was absolutely no third person who could hear them.

Xun'er and Achan were both guarding the entrance not far away.

Li Changyu was taken aback, feeling the soft little hands that were tightly covering her face.

Mi Shan was very close, with half of her body pressed against him.

As their breathing alternated, the atmosphere suddenly became ambiguous.

Mi Shan seemed to realize that getting so close was inappropriate, so she quickly let go of his hand, leaned back, and tried to get away from him.

Unexpectedly, her wrist was grabbed.

As his cool fingertips touched her soft skin, the smooth texture and her shy blush made Li Changyu's eyes darken even more.

"You can't learn just by looking at these things; you have to put them into practice."

"Practice?" Mi Shan exclaimed in surprise. "No, no. Don't come any closer."

As Li Changyu lowered his head, the distance between them grew closer and closer.

On a sudden inspiration, she took the small porcelain bottle out of her sleeve.

"Antidote! You must have had another attack. We can't get too close right now."

After she finished speaking, she pointed to the faint red thread on the wrists of the two people.

Li Changyu paused, took the small porcelain bottle, and his eyes changed slightly.

Is it really because of the control exerted by the Heart-Eating Gu?

If so, these Gu worms are far too powerful, causing them to turn into this state.

heart.

It's thumping.

Mi Shan was also puzzled. She had clearly taken the antidote, so why did her heart still race when she faced Li Changyu?

"Try taking one first and see if it works."

Hearing what she said, Li Changyu nodded, opened the porcelain bottle, and put the red pill into his mouth.

He wasn't worried that Mi Shan would try the same tricks as before.

With this Gu worm around, they cannot deliberately harm each other; otherwise, if something happens to the other, they will also suffer the consequences.

After taking it,

Mi Shan looked at him expectantly.

But Li Changyu remained calm and composed, looking directly at her, his handsome brows furrowing slightly, his voice clear and crisp:

"Is this medicine fake?"

"What do you mean?" Mi Shan was slightly startled and looked at him in surprise. "Didn't you feel that after taking this medicine, you felt completely comfortable and your mind was free of distractions?"

Li Changyu shook his head.

No.

On the contrary, looking at her, I still felt an urge.

However, he didn't show it. After thinking about it, he felt that it might be his own problem.

Then he fell silent.

"Logically speaking, I've improved the antidote, so there shouldn't be any problems. If it really doesn't work, we'll know the effect in the next ten days."

After Mi Shan finished speaking, she nodded in self-affirmation, blushing as she put away all the sketchbooks.

Seeing that Li Changyu coughed lightly and resumed his usual expression.

Suddenly remembering something, she changed the subject: "Why did you come to see me?"

"Can't I come to see you if there's nothing wrong?"

"I believe the Crown Prince is not such a boring person."

After Mi Shan finished speaking,

Li Changyu chuckled and walked to the chaise lounge to sit down. His every move exuded both youthful energy and mature elegance.

His dark, deep eyes gazed at her intently.

"What did you make the fox do? When I saw it yesterday, it was covered in blood."

"So it was because of her." Mi Shan unconsciously became a little more concerned, without even realizing it herself.

"Your feelings for her are truly deep. She calls you 'Lord,' so she must have followed you for many years."

"You seem to have missed the point."

“I have my reasons for asking her to do things. If you’re curious, why don’t you just ask her directly? Even if she’s unwilling to tell you, why should I tell you just because you’re asking me?”

Mi Shan couldn't explain why, but suddenly she didn't want to see him.

I don't want to argue with him anymore.

"If there's nothing else, Your Highness, please take your leave. The window is over there. Goodbye."

"You really don't want to see me that much?" Li Changyu stood up and walked closer, staring intently at her. "Or are you two playing a big game behind my back?"

No comment.

Mi Shan crossed her arms in front of her chest.

Li Changyu was neither annoyed nor did he press the matter. He simply leaned against the windowsill and gazed at the dark blue sky outside.

"The moon is beautiful tonight, and the breeze is gentle. It would be a real shame to stay cooped up at home." He paused for a moment, then smiled slightly. "Want to go out?"

Mi Shan was taken aback, and her heart fluttered.

Gazing at his handsome face under the moonlight, she silently pursed her lips, almost instinctively blurting out: Go.

But reason prevailed over her.

"It seems we should avoid suspicion right now. Things have been turbulent lately..."

"That's why the Emperor has no time to deal with us. He went to Consort Ru's palace tonight and won't be leaving until dawn."

After saying that, Li Changyu grabbed her arm.

"Let's go, have fun if you want, go out if you want. We can't find a better time than tonight."

Li Changyu led her, skillfully avoiding eyes and ears, and flew to Luoxia Palace.

By the lake, that familiar flute melody began to play.

Under the moonlight, the boy's face possessed an undeniable, breathtaking beauty.

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