"Go look over there!"

"You lot, come with me!"

Hearing the noise outside, Shangguan Li frowned slightly and looked up at the scattered lights outside the door.

"Your Highness." A guard knocked on the door.

"What is it?" Shangguan Li asked coldly.

"An assassin has been discovered in the government office. Has Your Highness seen him?"

"No."

Shangguan Li's eyes were deep as he turned to look at the shadows not far away and said, "Come out."

A slender figure emerged from the shadows, then grinned, "When did Your Highness discover I was here?"

Chu Qingxuan emerged from the darkness, and upon seeing her appearance, Shangguan Li's brows furrowed even more.

Chu Qingxuan's fair cheeks were stained with black dust, and she couldn't help but ask, "What have you been doing?"

"Of course he's off to do something important. I'll just stay here with you for a while tonight."

As she spoke, Chu Qingxuan took over Shangguan Li's bed, while Shangguan Li just stared at Chu Qingxuan silently.

He walked over and grabbed Chu Qingxuan, pulling her up. "You're filthy, go wash yourself clean."

Chu Qingxuan crossed her arms and looked at Shangguan Li warily with her bright eyes. "I'm not washing here."

If she washes here, Shangguan Li will definitely discover her secret.

Seeing this, Shangguan Li moved closer to Chu Qingxuan, cornering her. "Your Highness, what do you seem to be afraid of?"

Chu Qingxuan nimbly escaped, and said calmly, "Your Highness, please don't talk nonsense. I have nothing to be afraid of."

Shangguan Li crossed his arms. "I'm sorry, but I don't believe it at all."

Chu Qingxuan waved her hand, "If you don't believe me, that's fine too. Anyway, if I say it's not true, then it's true."

Chu Qingxuan pretended to yawn, glanced out the window, and opened the door. "They're gone. I'm leaving now. Your Highness, please get some sleep."

Chu Qingxuan quickly slipped away, not giving Shangguan Li a chance to speak.

Watching Chu Qingxuan slip away, Shangguan Li felt helpless but said nothing.

It seems that tonight's assassin is undoubtedly Chu Qingxuan.

When Shangguan Li woke up the next day, he knew what had happened the night before.

"Your Highness, the government office's kitchen was burned down last night."

Shangguan Li: "..."

Recalling Chu Qingxuan's appearance last night, Shangguan Li asked directly, "Did the Princess make this?"

"It should be."

"Keep a close eye on Lord Wang these next few days. If you find where he's hiding things, have someone move them."

Shangguan Li smiled and said, "Not a single bit is left."

Bai Chen chuckled. It seems those who offend the prince are in for a rough time.

And now that they have this fearless princess, things are even worse.

After Shangguan Li finished dealing with his business, he took the initiative to knock on Chu Qingxuan's door. Chu Qingxuan, who was still asleep, vaguely heard the knocking, lazily turned over, and lifted her eyelids, "Who is it?"

A hoarse yet soft voice came through, and Shangguan Li's eyes darkened as he answered in a husky voice, "It's me."

Upon hearing Shangguan Li's voice, Chu Qingxuan immediately woke up from her drowsiness. Why was Shangguan Li here?

"Wait me a moment."

Not long after, Chu Qingxuan opened the door and saw Shangguan Li standing in the doorway.

"Why has Your Highness come here?"

Shangguan Li didn't say anything, walked past Chu Qingxuan into the room, and then closed the door without a word, leaving Chu Qingxuan somewhat bewildered.

Chu Qingxuan asked Shangguan Li in confusion, "What's wrong?"

"Did you commit arson?"

Shangguan Li's expression was more serious than ever before, and he seemed to still be angry.

Chu Qingxuan did not deny it, "I did it."