Chapter 255

"Reporting to Master, Uncle Long left after visiting you that day and has not returned since," Leng Xue truthfully reported to his master.

Longbo held the title of steward in the Prince's mansion, but he was not a servant whom anyone could order around. His whereabouts were also elusive and mysterious; he would mysteriously disappear every now and then, and no one knew where he went.

Song Tian'er tightened her grip on the silk handkerchief. What right did that good-for-nothing from the Qian family have to win the prince's favor? Even if he had a better face, so what?

The old woman sitting beside her gently touched her hand, giving her a reassuring look. She quickly resumed her gentle smile and nodded to the old woman.

Just then, hurried footsteps came from outside. Just as Granny Zhou thought it was a servant coming to report something, Qian Youxue strode in.

As it turned out, Leng Xue reacted quickly enough, stepping forward two steps and bowing respectfully: "Your subordinate greets Your Highness, may Your Highness be well!"

"Greetings, Your Highness!" Leng Mo also bowed.

"Jixiang, Jixiang, get up! I heard that Mr. Buyu's apprentice has arrived. It must be this beautiful young lady, right?" Qian Youxue saw the pretty Song Tian'er as soon as she entered the room, and she also saw the jealous look in Song Tian'er's eyes.

Realizing her rudeness, Song Tian'er stood up and gave Qian Youxue a slight bow: "This humble woman, Song Tian'er, greets Your Highness!"

If you're not willing, what's the point of shouting?

Qian Youxue thought to herself, her phoenix eyes sweeping over Zhou Mama and Shui Hua, who reluctantly bowed. Seeing this, she wasn't angry. Turning to Xuan Mingye lying on the bed, she flicked her silk handkerchief and gave a slight bow: "Your Majesty, I greet you!"

"Come here!" Xuan Mingye simply said two words.

Qian Youxue knew this was the prelude to a public display of affection. Facing those who disliked her, she didn't object to this infuriating spectacle. Especially since she felt Song Tian'er's gaze lingering on her face—a face that even women would envy, let alone a captivating admirer.

Xuan Mingye looked at her tenderly. This woman had one kind of charm when she wasn't angry, and another when she was angry. In any case, she was the kind of charm he liked.

As soon as Qian Youxue sat down, Xuan Mingye took her hand, his eyes filled with such tender affection that they were truly mesmerizing. Luckily, she was clear-headed, or she would have been completely captivated by those eyes.

"You may all leave!" Xuan Mingye waved his hand dismissively, not wanting anyone to waste their precious time together.

What are you planning to do in broad daylight?

Qian Youxue tried to pull her hand back in annoyance, but unfortunately, the other person's strength was so great that she didn't have a chance to pull her hand back at all.

vixen!

It's just that this face has become more attractive. What else could it be but this face?

Shuihua was extremely resentful and kept cursing Qian Youxue. At the same time, a bad idea was also taking root in her mind. She subconsciously looked at Song Tian'er, who was not far away and whose eyes were filled with hatred.

She had long seen that Song Tian'er had feelings for her master. She had previously regarded Song Tian'er as an enemy, but now it seemed that they were better off being friends first.

"Your Highness, your health..." Granny Zhou didn't want Qian Youxue to be alone with the prince for too long, and was about to say something when the prince interrupted her.

“Granny Zhou is getting old. The Prince’s Mansion is a good place for you to enjoy your retirement. Hand over your affairs to others and take a few days to rest!” Xuan Mingye’s tone was very calm, but everyone in the room could tell that it was definitely tinged with dissatisfaction.

"Yes!" Even if Zhou Mama was slow-witted, she could understand what the prince meant. She stood up, bowed, and took Shuihua as the first to step out the door.

As she walked out the door, Shuihua glared fiercely at Qian Youxue, but when she turned back to look at Song Tian'er, she had a smile on her face.

Seeing her beloved man holding hands with another woman made Song Tian'er feel very uncomfortable. She couldn't show it, so she could only hold her breath, bow, and leave.

Before long, only Xuan Mingye and Qian Youxue remained in the room. As soon as the door closed, Qian Youxue stopped being polite and forcefully shook off Xuan Mingye's hand, muttering, "A bunch of unwanted suitors, so annoying!"

Xuan Mingye sniffed, his brows furrowing. "Why do I smell a spilled vinegar jar? It's so sour!"

Pooh!

Qian Youxue glared at the devilish man and said bluntly, "Your Highness, stop flattering yourself. Right now, we're just mutually dependent. Once your illness is cured, you can have as many women as you want. However, I don't like to cause myself too much trouble while I'm around."

A flash of anger crossed Xuan Mingye's eyes. Was this woman so eager to leave so she could go find that man named Wuxie?

"Speak, why did you call me here? It can't really be just to see that Miss Song Tian'er, can it?" Qian Youxue said impatiently, completely unaware of the anger in the devil's eyes.

It's not that simple. Seeing Song Tian'er was just an excuse. Xuan Mingye brought her here to prove something he had been doubting.

Seeing that Xuan Mingye seemed to be keeping her in suspense, Qian Youxue stood up unhappily: "If you don't want to talk, I'll go back first. These past few days I've been busy dealing with the trouble you've caused, which has delayed my training time a lot. You'd better make up for this double."

Xuan Mingye felt that he had married a miser. Besides, the troubles of the Prince's Mansion were not just his problem. If she hadn't drugged everyone, Granny Zhou wouldn't have hated her so much.

However, he wasn't short of money; he could even bring back all the silver from the national treasury for her. The prerequisite was that this woman's heart belonged to him.

His mind was still troubled by Wu Xie, which completely affected his mood. Therefore, he couldn't let the little fox lead him by the nose all the time. With a smile, he slowly said, "You drugged those people in the Prince's Mansion, and I'm already being lenient by not asking you for compensation. Besides, Granny Zhou is someone left behind by my mother. Even if you don't care about the monk, you should at least consider the Buddha. You shouldn't have gone against her."

"Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together, Your Highness, take care!" Qian Youxue was very displeased to hear the devil say such things to her and started to leave.

Xuan Mingye reached out and pulled her back. Qian Youxue lost her balance and fell into his arms. He took the opportunity to lean down and kiss her hard on the lips.

Waaah...

Qian Youxue struggled and almost couldn't breathe before she finally escaped someone's clutches.

The little fox, her face flushed, was so beautiful that Xuan Mingye couldn't resist the urge to attack again. Qian Youxue, quick-witted, summoned the Yin-Yang Sword. Having just suffered a loss at the hands of the Yin-Yang Sword a few days prior, Xuan Mingye could only obediently withdraw his hand.

"If you mess around again, I'll suck you dry!" After saying that, Qian Youxue realized that her words seemed a bit off, and her face turned even redder.