Upon seeing that she was mute, the assassin immediately closed the kitchen door and warned in a gruff voice, "Stop right there, or I'll kill you!"

Upon hearing the sound, Mu Tiantian immediately stood still. She thought the assassin's voice sounded like he was deliberately pretending to be a man.

But the voice sounds like it belongs to a woman.

Seven Commanders: [She is the most suitable candidate for the world's female lead, Ulana. However, the person she was meant to kill in the hunting grounds was Xin Liangmu, not Long Fantian. And the arrow that struck your chest wasn't shot by her.]

Ulana walked quickly to Mu Tiantian and held the dagger to her neck. At that moment, the sweet aroma of red bean paste wafted into her nostrils.

The next moment, a "gurgling" sound rang out in the quiet kitchen.

Ulana couldn't help but swallow hard. She hadn't had a proper meal for four whole days since she was locked in the dungeon.

She was tortured by Xin Liangmu again during the day and was exhausted both physically and mentally. She was so hungry that she couldn't stand it anymore, so she escaped to find something to eat.

Mu Tiantian tried to take the steamer down, but the dagger around her neck moved forward a few more inches.

"Don't move! What do you want to do?" Ulana was on high alert.

Mu Tiantian pointed to the steamer and tried to squeeze out two words, "Bean buns."

Ulana glanced at the steaming basket, its aroma filling the kitchen and making her already empty stomach even hungrier.

She loosened her grip on the dagger slightly, pushed Mu Tiantian towards the steamer, and whispered, "Give it to me, don't try anything funny."

Mu Tiantian opened the steamer. The dough inside was in various shapes, including rabbits, puppies, ingots, flowers, and plants.

The fragrance became even stronger, and Mu Tiantian picked up a small rabbit and held it to Ulana's mouth.

Ulana could no longer resist. She threw down the dagger in her hand, ignoring the temperature of the steamed bun, and began to stuff it into her mouth in large bites.

at the same time.

Two figures stood under a large, lush tree not far from the kitchen.

Qiu Feng asked, "Your Highness, should we arrest them now?"

After a long silence, Long Fantian said calmly, "Wait a little longer."

The autumn wind said no more, leaping lightly like a swallow onto the roof of the kitchen, and continued to observe the situation inside through the skylight.

Mu Tiantian noticed that Wulana had blisters on her hands and around her mouth from the heat, so she stopped her and gestured for her to eat slowly.

Mu Tiantian asked Qi Tong: "Since she is the best candidate, how exactly should she be trained?"

Qi Tong: [Actually, it's not difficult. It's just about improving her own strength. For example, if her martial arts skills are lacking, then let her learn martial arts; if her knowledge and experience are lacking, then teach her to read and broaden her horizons; if her strategies are lacking, then let her develop more cunning. As for her character and values, you don't need to worry about them.]

Mu Tiantian: [Why?]

Seven Unifications: [Increases or decreases in fortune value are only influenced by personal strength; a person's character, values, and other aspects are the primary factors. Personal strength serves one's character, values, and conduct.]

Seven Unifications: [For example, if you feel this person deserves to be saved, and you have the ability to save them, then your luck value will increase after you save them. If you don't have the ability to save them, your luck value may remain unchanged. However, if you have no intention of saving them at all, or if the person you save is an evil person, then your luck value will decrease to varying degrees.]

Seven Unifications: [That's roughly the idea. Specific events require specific analysis; the increase or decrease of fortune value is multifaceted.]

Mu Tiantian: [Like Xi Ya, she saved Xin Liangmu, but Xin Liangmu is a murderer, so her luck value dropped drastically?]

Seven Unifications: [Yes, everything has two sides. Kindness misused can lead to disastrous results. Similarly, someone who intends to do evil might unexpectedly achieve a positive outcome—that's a twist of fate. The result is the only fact. Of course, the increase or decrease of one's luck value isn't solely determined by the result; other aspects also need to be analyzed.]

Mu Tiantian gained a new understanding of luck value.

Ulana finished the entire basket of steamed buns, then asked Mu Tiantian, "Is there any more?"

Mu Tiantian: "......" I've really been hungry for a long time.

She nodded and started kneading the dough again to make something for Ulana.

Qiu Feng observed from the rooftop for a long time before leaping down to Long Fantian's side. "Your Highness, according to my observation, Miss Mu and the assassin do not know each other."

"Arrest them."

"yes."

...

Mu Tiantian and Wulana ate the freshly steamed bean buns together. This time, she made more shapes, which were both beautiful and delicious, and smelled wonderful.

After finishing her meal, Ulana took another one and glanced at Mu Tiantian. This woman didn't seem afraid of her at all.

They even made steamed buns for this unknown person. How could they be so naive and trusting?

However, the craftsmanship is quite good.

Perhaps because she was so hungry, Ulana thought this was the best steamed bun she had ever eaten.

Thinking about it carefully, it's quite pitiful that this woman is mute; she had to come to the kitchen to prepare food in the middle of the night.

Could it be that a maid in the Prince's mansion made a mistake and was punished by the Regent by not being allowed to eat, so she came to the kitchen to steal food in the middle of the night?

Ulana imagined Mu Tiantian's identity and carefully examined her.

Doesn't this face look familiar?

"you..."

Thump—

Ulana had barely opened her mouth when the kitchen door was kicked open forcefully.

"You audacious assassin! How dare you escape from the dungeon on your own! Take them away!" Qiu Feng gave the order, and several guards surrounded Mu Tiantian and Wulana, quickly taking control of the two.

Mu Tiantian struggled fiercely, looking at Long Fantian with surprise. She opened her mouth, but couldn't say a word. Her big, dark eyes were full of doubt.

She saved him, so why was she arrested?

Long Fantian merely glanced at her indifferently and said coldly, "Take them all away."

Qiu Feng nodded, then ordered the guards to take the two men into the dungeon.

After everyone had left, Long Fantian walked to the steamer basket, where there were still a few bean buns left.

He picked up a rabbit-shaped bun, took a bite, and paused slightly after tasting it. He glanced at the bean bun in his hand, his eyes flashing slightly.

After a while, he ate the remaining half of the steamed bun in one bite and left the kitchen.

...

Inside the Imperial Study.

It was late at night, but Long Xinghuang was still reviewing memorials.

He grew increasingly irritated by the mountain of memorials piled before him. He swung his arms violently, scattering them all on the ground as he roared, "How dare Long Fantian treat me like this! He opposes me at every turn, showing me no respect whatsoever! Don't I even have the authority to hand over assassins to the Imperial Advisor?! If it weren't for this dragon robe, people would think he was the emperor... cough cough..."

Before he could finish speaking, Long Xinghuang coughed violently and steadied himself by holding onto the edge of the table.

"Your Majesty, you should take care of your health. It's getting late, you should rest." Zhao Ping said, while winking at the two eunuchs beside him.

The two eunuchs immediately picked up the memorial from the ground.

Long Xinghuang took a deep breath, but before he could calm down, a woman's voice came from outside the door.

"What are you doing... let me go."