Qin Zhaoyue became interested. Since she had nothing better to do and had the expert Yin Zhe protecting her, she readily agreed.

Chen Yu didn't dare cross the threshold of the central hall and bowed outside the door.

Instead of a curtsy, he bowed respectfully, saying, "Student Chen Yu greets Your Highness, the Sixth Prince."

"No need for formalities, come closer."

"yes."

Chen Yu held her breath, and when she finally got to see the Sixth Princess, she felt a little relieved, unlike when she had come.

Upon approaching, I looked up and stared, then froze in shock.

Qin Zhaoyue was still dressed in the same outfit that had captivated that foolish top scholar; how to put it, she was breathtakingly beautiful.

Chen Yu had never seen such a beautiful woman in his life. She exuded a noble air with a touch of languor, and if he sniffed her, he could even smell a faint scent of wine.

It's not the bad kind; rather, it has a sweet taste and the fragrance of osmanthus.

Qin Zhaoyue's lips curled up slightly: Look at my irresistible charm.

"Chen Yu, right? Now that you've met him, you can speak your mind."

Chen Yu suddenly woke up with a start, quickly lowered her eyes, and two blushes quietly crept onto her somewhat thin cheeks.

"This matter is of great importance, please... please Your Highness dismiss everyone else."

Qin Zhaoyue raised an eyebrow, glanced around, and said towards the door, "Hey you two, you can go out now."

Gentle breeze, light rain: ...

No, what's wrong?

They had been by the princess's side since she left the palace to establish her own residence. Over the years, they had become outsiders.

Sui Mo and Mo Zu are still in the hall! They've only been here a short time!

"yes!"

Since their master had given the order, what could the two brothers do? They gritted their teeth, agreed, bowed, and withdrew.

But that lingering resentment seemed to still be present at the doorway, refusing to dissipate...