However, that is not the case.

Helian Jue's eyes suddenly became incredibly deep. He clearly remembered that the scenes of falling into the water that should have happened would be repeated time and time again.

Princess Jing Le will arrive as scheduled, disguised as a man. Even without Pei Ziqing's scheme, she will still fall into the water and be rescued by Pei Ziqing.

The same applies to this lifetime.

But clearly, today's events have completely disrupted Pei Ziqing's plans.

Is this some kind of deviation?

An unplanned coincidence?

Today, Princess Jingle witnessed this grand spectacle at the entrance of Bailu Academy.

He knew that Princess Jingle had developed feelings for Pei Ziqing and would definitely pay attention to him.

But Helian Jue never expected that Liu Zixi, the female owner of Bazhenlou, would give him a huge surprise that far exceeded his expectations!

When Xiao Liuzi held up the IOU and publicly challenged him, Helian Jue almost burst out laughing from the treetop!

This method is too direct and too brutal, but at the same time it is too effective!

It was as if a stinking sludge had been smeared all over Pei Ziqing's most valued face!

In particular, the line about old friendship and the threat of reporting to the authorities was a stroke of genius, precisely hitting Pei Ziqing's weak spot and completely shattering his carefully constructed facade of a talented scholar!

He watched as Pei Ziqing went from feigning composure to becoming furious, and then finally collapsing and fainting.

He also witnessed Princess Jingle go from being overjoyed to being shocked and bewildered, and then to turning cold and leaving in a huff.

He could feel the chilling anger emanating from that carriage even from a distance, perched in the tree.

Is this really a coincidence?

"The plot has really changed!"

A storm raged within Helian Jue's heart. It wasn't a minor disturbance, but a complete upheaval!

Pei Ziqing not only failed to win the princess's favor and deepen their relationship by playing the hero and saving her, but he also exposed his worst side in front of the princess, ruining his reputation.

Princess Jingle's vague feelings for him must have been shattered into dust by today's shock and humiliation!

That was absolutely brilliant!

Helian Jue's gaze seemed to pierce through space, looking towards the direction of the Eight Treasures Pavilion.

The image of that woman clearly appeared in his mind: her calm and ruthless demeanor when facing hooligans causing trouble, her composure when facing difficulties, and her vengeful debt collection methods today.

It's her, Liu Zixi!

Every time she is involved, things go off track and develop in completely unpredictable directions.

She is no longer the weak, deceived, and tragically dying woman from my memory, but a person full of variables and ruthless methods!

"Interesting... This is really interesting!"

Helian Jue's lips curled into a playful and excited smile, a look that resembled discovering a novel toy, yet also carried the inquisitiveness of a worthy opponent.

"All the changes started with you... Liu Zixi?"

He murmured the name softly, a strange light gleaming in his eyes.

She became the biggest, and only, variable in this vicious cycle of the world!

Helian Jue suddenly spat out the grass stem in his mouth, his eyes becoming sharp and full of interest.

Her value, or rather her very existence, now seems to have far exceeded his expectations.

She might just be the key to breaking this endless cycle!