Xiao Zhuang, standing to the side, also became curious. Since being taken in, he had been eating and drinking well every day and had recently gained some weight, making him look better than before.

Upon hearing this question, Meng Youyu snorted coldly and said through gritted teeth.

"The people here are really wicked. They're actually gossiping that you're a complete idiot, not even daring to accept such immense wealth!"

"They dared to bully my sister, I'm going to settle the score with them right now!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhuang couldn't sit still any longer and prepared to stand up and go find someone to fight.

Song Tangxue knew the whole story, and upon hearing Xiao Zhuang's words, she quickly stopped him.

"Don't make me angry. I rescued you from that hell on earth, not to turn you into a street thug who only knows how to fight people."

Song Tangxue spoke earnestly, appearing like a profound and dignified older sister.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhuang could only lower his head and remain silent, but he was still unconvinced.

"But these people are really going too far. You saved their queen, but they don't know how to appreciate it..."

"I do things not so that they will be grateful to me, but so that I can feel at peace with myself."

Song Tangxue's tone was no longer serious as before. Instead, she patted Xiao Zhuang's shoulder and spoke in a gentle manner.

Upon hearing this, Meng Youyu also felt deflated.

"Look how angry I got for you, but you, the person in question, aren't even angry. How can I continue to get involved? Fine, do as you please."

As she spoke, she felt anxious. It seemed that the Lingfeng Kingdom was incompatible with their birth charts, and nothing good had happened since they arrived here.

Meng Youyu, of course, dreamed of leaving, so she said another sentence.

"This place has become a hotbed of trouble. Why don't we leave quickly, whether we go back or find somewhere else?"

Song Tangxue understood that Meng Youyu no longer wanted to stay there; she genuinely disliked the place, and so did she.

But after listening, there was no reply; instead, a silence fell over the room.

Xiao Zhuang thought it was his older sister who didn't want to leave, so he quickly told Meng Youyu.

"Sister Yu, the Emperor has ordered the closure of the arena and has also discovered many problems. He suggests that we use swift and decisive measures to resolve the situation. The Emperor is a good person."

Song Tangxue knew this matter even better, because this action saved many people from dire straits.

Their lives will be saved, and the troubles will be resolved, so there will be no new victims.

But she couldn't be happy now. After putting down the medical book in her hand, she didn't reply to the two of them. Instead, she said...

"It's a bit stuffy in the room, I'm going out for a walk."

It was clear that Song Tangxue didn't want to continue the conversation; her attitude was clear.

Meng Youyu noticed this and didn't say anything more. Instead, she tactfully pulled Xiao Zhuang aside.

After Song Tangxue left, Xiao Zhuang seemed to realize something belatedly and asked with some confusion.

"Big sister seems a little unhappy. Does she not want to leave?"

"You're still young, and there are some things you don't understand. But even if you have a guess in your heart, it's best not to say it out loud, otherwise you might hurt someone's feelings."

After much deliberation, Meng Youyu could only teach Xiao Zhuang this lesson.

Xiao Zhuang's eyes revealed confusion, and it was unclear whether he understood or not. He didn't speak, as if he was digesting these principles.

The bustling street was filled with the noise of people, creating a lively atmosphere.

Looking at the street scene before her, Song Tangxue's agitation was not relieved, but rather intensified.

"Boss, a bowl of mushroom wontons, please."

She saw a wonton stall ahead, walked over, and said to the owner.

The boss replied loudly, "Alright!"

Song Tangxue didn't say anything more, but sat quietly on the stall and began to daydream.

"This gentleman looks very familiar at first glance!"

On a slightly dilapidated wooden table, where the wood was rotten, a finely crafted sword suddenly appeared, followed by mocking remarks.

Zhan Ming appeared to the side, dressed in all black as always, and wearing a mask.

Upon hearing this, Song Tangxue also felt like making a joke.

"Hey, who is this again? Let me think."

She deliberately raised her voice considerably, as if she would reveal her true identity if he didn't beg for mercy in the next second.

Zhan Ming seemed defeated, and shrugged helplessly: "You win."

Song Tangxue was not happy about the victory. Instead, she continued to sit there and wait for her wontons.

A bowl of special clear soup with lard, topped with plump wontons, is sure to whet your appetite.

"Thank you, young lady. Then I won't stand on ceremony."

Zhan Ming really had the nerve to say that, and then he began to eat heartily.

Song Tangxue had no choice but to ask the owner for two more baskets of steamed buns and a bowl of wontons.

However, seeing how much he enjoyed his food made me want to eat more too.

"That's more like it. The only thing in the world that should not be missed is delicious food."

Seeing that Song Tangxue was eating with relish, Zhan Ming finally spoke again.

Song Tangxue then realized that perhaps he had acted that way just to make her happy.

Realizing this, he felt a little depressed, but he didn't say anything more and continued to enjoy his wontons.

After finishing her meal, Song Tangxue left a piece of loose silver and prepared to leave.

Zhan Ming didn't know why, but he suddenly wanted to follow her again, so he naturally got up and followed her to leave together.

Song Tangxue frowned, finally deciding she didn't want things to continue like this.

She didn't say anything, but walked quietly, leading the person to a secluded corner.

"What exactly do you mean? You've been following me these past few days, haven't you? Otherwise, you wouldn't always appear at such the perfect time!"

Song Tangxue stopped hiding it and broke through the barrier.

Zhan Ming clearly sensed the displeasure in those words, and he frowned as well: "Aren't we friends?"

"There is no need for friends to send someone to track each other."

Song Tangxue shook her head decisively, then pointed her beautiful, slender finger in the southwest direction.

She knew all along that someone was following her, and she knew exactly who was behind it.

Zhan Ming understood what was going on, and became somewhat silent, but soon spoke again.

"If you don't like me, then have them leave, but I..."

He was about to blurt out that he wanted to send someone to protect Song Tangxue.

But he swallowed the words back down, as if he felt that it was inappropriate.

Song Tangxue didn't want to continue the conversation. She was already upset enough and didn't want to add to her troubles.

"Let's stop here for today. I hope that if we meet again in the future, it will be for some reason."

She spoke again, finished speaking, and then left.

Zhan Ming's masked face darkened in the darkness, but this time he didn't chase after them.

He was even a little annoyed, because he had no bad intentions; on the contrary, he wanted to be good to her!

"Since that's the case, I hope you won't regret it later!"