Due to the effects of alcohol, Dugu Ran couldn't recall the events leading up to her arrest very well, so she simply stopped trying. She slowly moved toward the sack in the corner, thinking that if the other party woke up, having an extra helper would at least allow her to untie the ropes binding her hands and feet.

Just as he was struggling to wake the person in the sack, a woman's voice rang out from outside, "This place is so shabby!"

The one speaking was Dugu Yue's maid, Cailian, who complained that Chu Yuan had provided such a hasty location for "cultivating feelings"!

She's completely unworthy of her status as a princess.

But Dugu Yue cared about the people; she didn't care about the environment, so she eagerly pushed the door open.

The wooden door creaked, its sound ringing out crisply in the rustling bamboo grove.

Dugu Yue hurriedly held onto the wooden door, her heart pounding with guilt. Only after confirming that the people inside were not reacting did she dare to enter the house. She even specifically instructed Cailian to guard outside while she went in alone.

"You keep watch while I check on him."

The evening glow streamed into the room, allowing Dugu Yue to see the burlap sack in the corner at a glance.

At this moment, the area around the sack was empty; there wasn't a soul in sight.

Presumably, Dugu Ran, upon hearing the commotion, had already found a place to hide out of vigilance.

Dugu Yue had no idea that there was an extra person in the house by some strange twist of fate; the person who ended up in the sack on the ground was none other than Shen You'an, whom she had been longing for.

She was still a little angry. "Ji Yun is really something, dressing people up like this. Brother You'an must be suffering terribly inside."

As he spoke, he began to open the sack and release the person.

At that moment, Dugu Ran suddenly recognized Dugu Yue's voice and swiftly lifted the curtain that was hiding under the table!

Who knew that in just a short while, Shen Youan also woke up and kicked around in the sack a couple of times.

Dugu Yue's attention was completely focused on the sack, and she didn't even notice Dugu Ran's movements.

When Dugu Ran saw the sack move, he wondered who was inside. After a brief hesitation, he hid back inside.

Then, he "enjoyed" his sister's various offensive tactics against men for almost half an hour!

One minute she's feigning helplessness, the next she's yelling and screaming, then she's sulking and refusing to speak. She's acting like a fool, but Dugu Ran is curled up under the table, her legs are numb, and she hasn't managed to get anything out of it.

Shen Youan slipped and held on tightly, saying, "Princess, it's not that I want to humiliate you, but I'm simply powerless to do so!"

Since Dugu Ran was rescued by Shen Youan when he was drunk last time, and Shen Youan thoughtfully sent him back to his residence, Dugu Ran's opinion of Shen Youan has improved considerably.

Dugu Yue and he were siblings from the same mother. Although their relationship was not particularly close, he was happy to have such a good man as Shen You'an as his husband.

That's why he remained silent and waited for Dugu Yue to perform.

However, Dugu Yue was simply too incompetent, and Dugu Ran couldn't stand it anymore, so she came out from under the table with a cold and stern face.

The two people, who were staring at each other and neither willing to give in, suddenly realized that there was another person in the room. They stiffly turned their heads, and four eyes widened in disbelief.

"You are..." Dugu Yue cried out, but halfway through, she recognized Dugu Ran, and her eyes narrowed sharply. "Second brother, how is it you?"

Dugu Ran didn't rush to speak, but instead glanced at Shen You'an.

This is really strange!

One thing is clear right now: Shen Youan was probably brought here by Dugu Yue. As for the purpose, only heaven, earth, and everyone knows. But Dugu Yue wouldn't do something like this without her own brother being present, would she?

In other words, the person who kidnapped him should have no connection with Dugu Yue!

Then...who is it?

"It's me." Dugu Ran's voice was hoarse, probably because he hadn't spoken in a long time. He coughed and stared at Dugu Yue. "Did you capture Young Master Shen?"

Obviously, there's something else that's strange.

If the same person didn't arrest them, why were they both wearing the same sack?

Dugu Yue blushed with embarrassment, wishing she could disappear into a hole in the ground. For a moment, she stammered and couldn't explain herself clearly.

Besides, she had promised Chu Yuan that she wouldn't expose her.

Dugu Ran glanced at her, "I'm not interested in your affairs, I just want to know who captured me!"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yue was extremely shocked.

ah?

She thought she had done something so shameful that her own brother had caught her in the act, but it turns out that wasn't the case at all.

The thought was about to blurt out...

However, when she uttered the word "Ji," Shen You'an keenly noticed it and instantly realized that she had been betrayed by her aunt!

However, since it's a family matter, Ronghou will settle accounts, but she can't let her aunt be exposed in front of Dugu Ran!

Therefore, he stepped forward and covered Dugu Yue's mouth, "Princess, did you understand what I meant just now?"

Shen Youan's sudden intimacy made Dugu Yue's heart pound.

His warm palm pressed against her lips, the slightly rough texture making Dugu Yue feel as if her lips had eaten too much Sichuan peppercorn and instantly went numb.

What words could he possibly utter?

Her eyes, misty with tears, were fixed on Shen Youan with deep affection.

The latter felt uncomfortable under their gaze, took a step back, and released their grip, saying, "It was I who offended you!"

Dugu Yue shook her head, completely forgetting what she was about to say.

Dugu Ran glanced at Shen Youan with suspicion.

Shen Youan just wanted to slip away, so she turned her gaze away and said, "It's getting late, shall we go?"

"I'm not leaving! Yue'er, go back and get reinforcements! Let's capture the mastermind behind this in one fell swoop!"

Shen Youan's expression hardened, and she stepped forward obsequiously, "Oh dear, didn't you see that the Second Prince's hands are still tied? Youan will untie them for you."

The Second Prince is right. These thugs have gone too far; they're so audacious as to dare kidnap even a prince!

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