Ling Shuang's residence, the Biluo Cushion, has a large courtyard that can accommodate hundreds of people. Both its renovations and location are top-notch, demonstrating Ye Liming's doting affection for her.

She was never short of people to accompany her on outings and have fun; she was a high and mighty princess, but how many of them truly cared for her?

An autumn wind dispelled the loneliness and also blew the leaves off the old locust tree.

She sat under a bare tree, her eyes dull and lifeless.

"Old locust tree, it may be a long time before you hear me speaking to you again!"

Her fair and delicate hands gently stroked the trunk of the old locust tree, unaware that they were red from the winter's chill.

"I...I'm going to marry someone from another place soon..."

"Cough...cough..." Suddenly, a heart-wrenching cough was heard.

Startled, she stood up and looked around: "Who is it?"

After a few seconds of silence, a weak cry for help came: "Help...help me!"

She tried to run back but found her legs were too weak to move, and her screams became intermittent with fear.

"Help...help me!"

A few snowflakes were blown by the wind and fell from the branches of the old locust tree.

The quieter Ling Shuang felt, the more uneasy she became.

"I'm not a bad person!" The weak voice carried a sinister undertone.

"Who...who...are you?"

"I...I...am a human being!"

The nonsensical conversation made Ling Shuang stomp her feet in anger: "How did you get into this princess's courtyard?"

"Of course we walked here!"

The playful chuckles indicated that he had almost fully recovered his strength.

Mustering my courage, I pushed aside the scarecrows standing in the snow one by one. As the scarecrows fell, I met a pair of eyes as clear as spring water, eyes that seemed to hold something, always giving off a sense of sadness.

The blood on his face had congealed and dried, obscuring his features, but judging from his eyes, he shouldn't be too badly injured.

His pale, thin lips curled into a roguish smile: "Great! If you had come any later, I would have frozen to death!"

He was dressed in a blue robe, and judging from the gold embroidery on the collar and cuffs, he was probably from a wealthy family. He sat on the snow, shivering from the cold, exhausted.

"You'll leave the same way you came in!"

Ling Shuang's face was red from the cold, her eyes were filled with anger, and her eyebrows were furrowed like a caterpillar.

He found her incredibly cute, and his heart beat a little faster than usual.

He weakly rubbed his leg: "It's numb!"

She rolled her eyes at him, then turned and left with a flourish.

Seeing this, the boy hurriedly shouted, "Are you really going to stand by and watch someone die?"

Sure enough, as soon as she finished speaking, Ling Shuang stopped in her tracks, standing there with a conflicted expression, unsure whether to move or not!

His voice could still be heard behind me: "Saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda."

A playful smile played on his lips as he manipulated the withered grass in his hand with surprising skill.

"What do you want?" Ling Shuang asked.

"Not so great. You can stay at Guibao's for a few days to recover, and the injured will leave immediately!"

Being with someone you've never met is like walking on a road shrouded in mist, unsure whether to help or not.

Seeing her beautiful eyes flickering, the young man raised the corners of his bright, jewel-like eyes and said, "You're a princess with guards everywhere. What could I possibly do to you? Besides, you have no grudge against me, right?"

The flippant tone in his voice made her feel extremely insecure, but she couldn't bear to see him covered in wounds.

She gritted her teeth and helped him up, muttering, "If you do anything wrong, this princess will not let you off easily!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

I locked the door tightly and ordered Xiangye to stand guard outside and not let anyone in, including Ye Lisheng.

I sat cross-legged on the ground, staring blankly at the withered grass I had dug out of the snow.

He would sometimes frown, sometimes sigh, "Can my blood really bring it back to life?"

To prove it, he made a cut on his palm with a sharp dagger.

"Ouch..." The pain made me wince.

Bright red blood flowed from the wound and dripped onto the withered grass!

Suddenly, a dazzling light shone forth, and the grass shimmered, turning a tender green in no time.

Like a spring breeze, the most vibrant and tender color can be seen at a glance.

My mouth gaped open in surprise, as if an egg had been stuffed inside. Although I was somewhat prepared, I was still taken aback.

Just then, a dark figure flashed past outside, its eyes seeming to ripple with fury. I was so frightened that I ran out after it, shouting, "Who is it?"

But apart from the howling wind in my ears and the snow slowly melting, there was nothing else.

"Miss, what's wrong?"

Did you see anyone just now?

Xiangye shook her head, her eyes blinking like a lost lamb.

"Miss, are you too tired?"

Seeing my bloodied hand out of the corner of her eye, she hurriedly asked, "Miss, what happened?"

"nothing!"

"Miss, Madam Yu suggested that the Prince take his family to Nanshan Forest to admire the plum blossoms, and the Prince agreed!"

"Really? That's great!"

"At this time of year, the Nanshan Forest is ablaze with fiery red blossoms, making it the perfect place to admire the plum blossoms!"

Just then, a cold, deep voice sounded from behind: "Are you talking about me?"

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

"How dare we! How could we possibly discuss Your Highness's status!"

His eyes held a hint of anger, but he showed no sign of dissatisfaction.

But he seemed to be in a great mood, and with a large hand, he pulled me into his arms.

The more I struggled, the tighter he gripped me, until finally he forced me to look up at him.

What are you going to do?

His eyes were like stars and rivers, unfathomable yet shimmering like stars, and the wicked smile at the corner of his mouth was bewitching and charming.

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