She then spoke directly, "Are you hiding something from me? What exactly is this method of repaying a favor? Is there something you can't tell me?"

Faced with this series of questions, Li Chang'an was speechless for a moment, and she didn't know how to answer.

Actually, this matter isn't entirely confidential, but upon closer reflection, Li Chang'an finds himself at a loss for words.

How can this be explained?

Could she possibly tell Zhuque that she has a dagger that can absorb the poison in the pool, and perhaps even turn Taoyaojun's cave into something miraculous?

After much deliberation, Li Chang'an finally decided to simply tell a lie and cover things up.

After all, she couldn't guarantee that this dagger would produce the same fantastical result as last time, so she was just thinking of trying it out as a last resort.

Unfortunately, Li Chang'an has never been a good liar, and this situation is truly perplexing.

Seeing this, Zhuque felt even more anxious and impatient. She blurted out, "Your Highness, what are your plans? If you can't give me a clear answer today, how can I live with myself?"

Upon hearing this, Li Chang'an immediately became serious. She suddenly realized that if she didn't do something, she would be committing a serious offense.

"Um...actually, I didn't plan anything. Please don't overthink it, and there's nothing to feel guilty about. I'm not trying to repay you with my body or anything; I just want to do something to make amends..."

Li Chang'an felt inexplicably speechless. As she spoke casually, she reached out and gently patted Zhuque's shoulder.

"Suzaku...so you were here! Hahaha...hiccup! I've finally found you..."

Just then, they heard indistinct voices in their ears.

So Li Chang'an and Zhuque turned to look, but they heard the voice before they saw the person.

Immediately afterwards, a dark figure flashed by.

Li Chang'an and Zhuque immediately became alert, and then simultaneously placed their hands on the weapons at their waists, quickly locating and following the direction of the figure.

Why did you come here?

Just then, Li Chang'an suddenly raised an eyebrow and spoke.

Not far away, a figure was seen swaying towards the two of them. The steps were unsteady, and the face was not clearly visible in the darkness of the courtyard.

However, Li Chang'an still keenly judged that this person was Cang Yun.

"Have you been drinking?"

Zhuque, who was standing to the side, realized who it was. She turned her head and frowned slightly, because before she could finish speaking, she smelled a strong smell of alcohol.

"But what happened?"

Li Chang'an found this very strange, so he asked again.

She didn't know what Cang Yun's purpose was in coming to her place so late at night, drunk, and she just felt a little worried.

But to her surprise, Cangyun did not answer her question. Instead, he walked straight towards Zhuque and grabbed her shoulder.

Before Li Chang'an could react, he saw Cang Yun reach out and forcefully pull Zhuque, bringing the two faces to within inches of each other.

Upon seeing this, Li Chang'an's pupils suddenly contracted, and a bad premonition arose in his heart, as if he had already guessed what might happen next.

The next second, she saw Cangyun reach out his other hand and press hard on the back of Zhuque's head, then accurately press his lips to the other's lips.

The scene before him was so unexpected that Li Chang'an was instantly petrified.

The next second, she suddenly realized something and felt that she should find a crack in the ground to crawl into right now.

To be fair, Li Chang'an was someone who had been on the battlefield, seen real swords and guns, and experienced bloodshed.

But so far, this is the first time I've seen such a scene, and to see it so clearly from an outsider's perspective.

Aside from embarrassment, Li Chang'an couldn't think of any other words to describe his current feelings.

However, Suzaku's current situation is not much better.

Before she could react, Cang Yun grabbed her and pulled her away. She was about to ask him what was wrong with her, but the next second, her mouth was sealed shut before she could even open her mouth.

The warm, intoxicating aroma wafted towards me, then gently crept into my nostrils, giving me a momentary feeling of tipsiness.

The touch was a real and warm softness.

Suddenly, a loud bang rang in my ears.

Suzaku felt as if something inside her head had exploded instantly.

She suddenly woke up with a start, realizing something terrible had happened, and immediately reached out and forcefully pushed the person in front of her away.

"Do you want to die?"

As Zhuque spoke angrily, she wiped her lips with her sleeve and then looked at Cangyun's smiling face and scolded him.

"Hehehe...so soft, you're so soft, your mouth..."

"Shut up, or I'll kill you!"

Cangyun stood there, laughing like a fool, and then uttered these incoherent and shameless words.

At this moment, Zhuque felt as if smoke was billowing from her seven orifices. Although the night was dim, it could not hide the alternating blush and redness on her face.

Listening to Cang Yun's arrogant words, Li Chang'an couldn't help but sigh and rub her forehead in dismay. As an observer, she felt ashamed, let alone being forced to become a part of the situation herself.

The saying "Alcohol emboldens people" is indeed true.

Immediately, Li Chang'an couldn't help but silently admonish himself, reminding himself to take this as a warning and to control his drinking in the future to avoid doing anything reckless when drunk.

Just as Li Chang'an was thoughtfully considering using others as a mirror to correct her behavior, she suddenly felt that the atmosphere was a bit off. So she looked up and met Zhuque's gaze.

What kind of gaze was that?

It is filled with sorrow and misery, and at the same time carries an unspoken shame and indignation that makes one want to die.

That sight was truly heartbreaking; anyone who heard of it would weep, and anyone who saw it would be saddened.

"Um... what happened? It's too dark, I couldn't see anything just now..."

Li Chang'an and Zhuque locked eyes. After a moment, she suddenly lost her temper and blurted out this lie with her eyes wide open.