Upon hearing this, Rong Ruo looked down at Yuan Zhao, who was in his arms looking up at him. As he lowered his head, the distance between the two became excessively close.

He could even feel the other person's warm breath on his face; he had never been so close to anyone before.

Surprisingly, he didn't find it annoying at all.

Perhaps he had long been accustomed to Yuan Zhao's scent, and his body had gradually accepted her without him even realizing it, allowing her to enter his territory.

However, this intimacy still made him raise his chin, creating some distance between them.

"You want to know?"

Hearing Rong Ruo's teasing voice, Yuan Zhao realized what he had just said.

Perhaps because she has recently gotten used to being with Rong Ruo, she has gradually lost her previous fear of him and has become more unrestrained in her speech. Now she even dares to inquire about his relationships with other people.

Yuan Zhao was startled and quickly said in a trembling voice:

"I have overstepped my bounds, please do not blame me, Chief Supervisor."

Seeing her reaction, Rong Ruo's eyes turned cold, and he said with a sneer:

"You've gone far beyond this."

"Now they've all learned to throw themselves into your arms!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhao was first taken aback, then his face turned bright red, not from embarrassment, but from anger.

She kindly tried to cure his cold poison, but he responded with sarcastic remarks.

This jinx is indeed a freak, unpredictable and moody.

Thinking to herself, she quickly got up from his embrace and said seriously:

"It was my fault for being rude."

Yuan Zhao's reaction was perfectly normal; she should have acted that way. But for some reason, seeing him like this made Rong Ruo feel increasingly uncomfortable.

He snorted coldly, then suddenly reached out and pulled her into his arms as she was about to leave, saying mockingly:

"You think you can just leave after offending me?"

Yuan Zhao saw danger in Rong Ruo's eyes; she felt as if she were being watched by a wild beast.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she said, her voice trembling slightly:

"My Lord, I truly know I was wrong."

"Without the Lord's order, I will absolutely not dare to take a single step closer."

These words made Rong Ruo even more uncomfortable, but he coldly replied:

"That's excellent."

"Don't forget who you are."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhao quickly said in a soft voice:

"I will never forget."

Seeing her meek and submissive demeanor, Rongruo felt even more irritated.

Suddenly remembering something, he spoke:

"Today, your father brought your two elder brothers to my residence."

Yuan Zhao was taken aback, then realized what was happening:

"Is it because of the time when the Grand Eunuch saved you?"

Rong Ruo did not answer yes or no, but only said:

"Your elder brother has tested our relationship several times. Tell me, what should I say?"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhao quickly recounted what he had said to his elder brother that day. As Rong Ruo listened, his gaze grew increasingly cold.

“My sister…”

"Oh!"

Yuan Zhao forced himself to speak:

"Please forgive me, Your Excellency, I really can't think of any other excuse."

As soon as she finished speaking, a slender finger lifted her chin, making her look at Rong Ruo.

Would siblings act like that?

As he spoke, he suddenly moved closer to Yuan Zhao. Just as their lips were about to touch, Yuan Zhao couldn't help but move to the side, while Rong Ruo stopped just before he touched her.

A storm was brewing in his eyes. Suddenly, he flung away the hand that was hooking Yuan Zhao's chin, snorted coldly, and turned to leave.

Yuan Zhao watched Rong Ruo's departing figure with a bewildered expression, still in shock.

What's with this jinx? What did I do to offend him?