After removing the cloth bag, the blinding light instantly made her unable to open her eyes. After wiping away the tears in her eyes, she saw the two people in front of her leering at her.

In the dilapidated temple, with a lewd man in front of her, Bai Yiyi instantly realized what was about to happen.

"Do you know who I am?" Bai Yiyi asked, suppressing her panic.

"I don't care who you are..."

"Second brother, stop wasting time talking to her, let's enjoy ourselves first." The eldest brother rubbed his hands together and rushed over, straddling Bai Yiyi and groping her all over.

"No! Help! Help... Ugh!" Bai Yiyi immediately began to resist and started shouting for help, but as soon as she shouted, something unknown was stuffed into her mouth.

Although it was just a shout, it was still heard by someone.

Cui Zique was returning from his errands when he happened to pass by and overheard Bai Yiyi crying for help.

He rushed in with his servants, and as soon as he entered, he saw two people wriggling on Bai Yiyi's body.

Seeing this, Cui Zique was furious. He ordered his servants to grab them by the collar and throw them aside. He then took off his own clothes and draped them over Bai Yiyi. Her hair was disheveled by the two men, and for a moment, Cui Zique did not recognize her.

"In broad daylight, you dare to harass respectable women here? This is truly a sign of the depravity of the world! Guards, give them a good beating first, then take them to the authorities!"

After spitting at the two people, Cui Zique turned around to check on Bai Yiyi's condition.

Fortunately, he arrived in time; Bai Yiyi's clothes hadn't been taken off yet, she was just a little frightened.

"Thank you, Young Master Cui!" Bai Yiyi stood up and hurriedly thanked him. Although Cui Zique did not recognize her, she recognized Cui Zique.

"Who are you?" Cui Zique asked in shock, as the voice sounded very familiar.

"It's me." Bai Yiyi said, tying her hair up, and Cui Zique recognized her.

Bai Yiyi looked at Cui Zique with teary eyes. The last image that had lingered in her mind was Cui Zique, and now he was actually standing in front of her. She already had some feelings for him, and after this incident, Bai Yiyi's feelings became even stronger.

"This is really a lucky accident. How did you end up being kidnapped here?" Cui Zique nodded upon hearing this, then frowned and asked.

"I am...that..." Bai Yiyi stammered and refused to speak. She glanced at Cui Zique and then lowered her head again, while tightly clutching Cui Zique's clothes in her hand.

Seeing her like this, Cui Zique couldn't bear to ask any more questions. He squatted down and said, "Let me take you home first."

Unexpectedly, these words struck a nerve with Bai Yiyi, who immediately glared at them and said, "Go back? I'm not going back!"

After saying that, she sat back down on the ground, puffing up her cheeks.

"What's wrong with you?" Cui Zique asked, completely bewildered by her appearance.

"It's all because of my father. He insists on marrying me off to that Shen Yubai. No matter what I say, he won't listen. It's infuriating!" Bai Yiyi replied irritably.

"I've heard of Young Master Shen. He's quite a talented young man, and a very nice person," Cui Zique said, praising Shen Yubai.

Seeing Bai Yiyi's darkening expression, he changed his tune, saying, "Of course, your opinion is also very important. If you are unwilling, no matter how outstanding that person is, it won't work."

Bai Yiyi's expression returned to normal, and she glanced at Cui Zique before asking, "Cui Zique, what do you think of me?"

Cui Zique was caught off guard by her question and was momentarily speechless, standing there dumbfounded and staring blankly at his toes.

Bai Yiyi is indeed a good girl, but his leg... he doesn't want to ruin her life.

"Cui Zique, say something!" Bai Yiyi asked again when he remained silent.

Cui Zique remained silent.

Bai Yiyi thought he didn't like her, so she threw down Cui Zique's coat and ran out crying.

Outside the temple, Shen Yubai arrived in a hurry.

"Is that so?" he asked his servant.

“That’s right, young master. I heard that Miss Bai was kidnapped here.” The servant looked around to confirm and then saw the dilapidated temple. “Young master, she might be in this temple.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Yubai prepared to go inside. Just as he was about to take a step, he saw Bai Yiyi running out crying.

His heart skipped a beat, thinking that Bai Yiyi had really been bullied, so he rushed in quickly. Unexpectedly, when he went in, he saw Cui Zique holding his coat, looking thoughtful.

"Cui Zique! You call yourself a scholar, yet you've done such a thing! Don't you know that Miss Bai is my soon-to-be wife?" Shen Yubai immediately felt that Cui Zique had bullied Bai Yiyi, and stepped forward to question him.

“The innocent will remain innocent!” Cui Zique said calmly.

"You!" Shen Yubai was so angry that he jumped up and down, but there was nothing he could do.

“The turbid remain turbid,” Cui Zique added, then ordered his servants to return to the mansion.

As Shen Yubai watched the person leave, he felt an indescribable anger rising within him.

He took two deep breaths, turned around, and chased after Bai Yiyi.

...

Over in the Kingdom of the Dark Moon.

After Xu Yuehuai finished cooking, she invited everyone to come in and eat, and Zhang Ting was naturally among those invited.

However, she hesitated for a long time and did not dare to sit at the table. After all, her status was what it was, and she had to behave well in order to win the little princess's favor and be useful in the future.

"Zhang Ting, what are you doing? Sit down and eat, or do you think my cooking doesn't suit your taste?" Xu Yuehuai noticed her expression and invited her to sit down at the table.

“How could I, a mere commoner, possibly dine at the same table as a princess? I am not worthy of such an honor,” Zhang Ting said, waving her hands repeatedly.

Her words put Tie Xiong and the others in a very awkward position, implying that they were unworthy to dine with the princess.

Xu Yuehuai's smile froze instantly. She didn't know if Zhang Ting was saying that on purpose or if she really felt she was not good enough for the little princess.

"That's perfect, then please serve me some food. I can't reach it anyway. Sister Xu, don't worry about her, please sit down." The little princess, however, couldn't understand the subtle implications. She only understood that Zhang Ting was saying she had no status and was being treated like a servant.

Zhang Ting gritted her teeth, but there was nothing she could do but step forward and serve food to the little princess.