Mi Linglong's gaze swept over Mu Zian, and finally landed on Xiao Xiuning.
Mi Linglong is not stupid; on the contrary, she is very smart and decisive.
The fact that he was able to decisively drug Mu Zi'an upon their first meeting in Liangzhou is enough to demonstrate this.
Although Xiao Xiuning was dressed in men's clothing, what man could be so handsome and delicate?
In particular, Xiao Xiuning's phoenix eyes held a hint of disdain, befitting a woman.
To be honest, Mi Linglong and Xiao Xiuning really do have a lot in common.
Therefore, it is definitely not a good thing for two smart women to come together.
Moreover, the two have so much in common.
Both were princesses, both were decisive, and both placed their bets on one man.
People tend to dislike those similar to themselves.
And that's exactly what's happening inside this room right now.
Mi Linglong straightened up slightly, pretending not to notice, and said with a smile.
"Distinguished guests have come from afar, Huan'er, why don't you quickly serve tea?"
Huan'er, who was confronting Xi'er, reluctantly went to make tea after hearing her young mistress's voice.
The room was filled with the aroma of tea.
Xiao Xiuning looked at Mi Linglong in front of her and then said.
"I've never heard of a top courtesan like Fairy Linglong in Tingzhu Pavilion before."
Mi Linglong smiled.
"I just arrived in Beijing recently, so my reputation is not yet well-known."
Xiao Xiuning picked up her teacup, the steam blurring her face.
"Since she has only recently arrived in the capital, how does Miss Linglong know the Duke of Zhenguo?"
Mi Linglong covered her mouth and chuckled.
"I once met the Duke of Zhenguo in Liangzhou."
As she spoke, Mi Linglong gently stroked her lower abdomen, her eyes looking at Mu Zi'an, who was drinking water with his head down, with a half-smile.
With a "pfft," Mu Zian spat out the water he had just drunk.
Seeing this, Xiao Xiuning glanced at him coldly.
The atmosphere inside the room was slightly eerie at the moment.
Mi Linglong rested her chin on one hand and looked at Xiao Xiuning with a teasing expression, asking her question.
"Then what is this young lady's relationship with the Duke of Zhenguo?"
This is a provocation, a blatant provocation!
Although the two seemed to be having a calm conversation, every word they uttered was an unspoken battle of wits.
Xiao Xiuning's eyes twitched slightly.
"friend."
"A friend who knew Linglong even before she was born."
Murderous intent! At this moment, Mu Zian could already sense the murderous intent in Xiao Xiuning's words.
Upon hearing this, Mi Linglong met his gaze without fear.
"The deep friendship between friends is not about who came first."
Xiao Xiuning squinted, her knuckles under the table turning slightly white from gripping so tightly.
"I see that Miss Linglong has an extraordinary bearing, and I imagine she is not from an ordinary family. May I ask your honorable surname?"
"My name is Mi Linglong,"
"Mi?"
“The surname Mi is not common, but I do remember that the royal family of the former Chu was also of the Mi clan.”
Xiao Xiuning's eyes suddenly sharpened, and she stared directly at Mi Linglong.
Mi Linglong showed no discomfort whatsoever upon seeing this.
"Although the surname Mi is not common, there are more than just one family in this world."
Xiao Xiuning straightened her body slightly.
"That makes sense, as more than twenty years have passed since the war in which Dali destroyed Chu."
"The Mi clan of Chu probably wouldn't dare to act recklessly again."
Indeed, it was like a snake's mouth and a wasp's stinger; Xiao Xiuning's strike was swift, accurate, ruthless, and steady.
Mi Linglong was also choked and her face turned a little red.
Seeing the tension between the two women escalating, Mu Zian immediately spoke up.
"How about..."
Before the words were finished, Xiao Xiuning and Mi Linglong spoke in unison.
"Shut up!"
At this moment, Xiao Xiuning and Mi Linglong both had bright smiles on their faces, but for some reason, their smiles always made people feel cold.
Just then, a noisy commotion came from outside Mi Linglong's room.
"Hey! Distinguished guest, Fairy Linglong is not receiving guests today. Please do not barge in!"
"It's not about money, it's just that Fairy Linglong is really unavailable today..."
The noise outside the door became increasingly clear.
Just then, the door to the room was suddenly pushed open.
Then a young man dressed in a brocade robe strode into the room.
However, at this moment, the young man in the brocade robe had swollen cheeks and his speech was somewhat unclear.
"You people dare to deceive me, the young master! This room is clearly full of people! Why do you say that Fairy Linglong is not receiving guests! Are you looking down on me?"
Xie Yuyao looked at Mi Linglong's room with some surprise, but then her gaze fell on Mu Zian's back.
But as soon as the young man finished speaking, he suddenly felt that the figure with his back to him in the room looked somewhat familiar.
Before the young man could react, the guard behind him immediately spoke up.
"Didn't you hear what my young master said? You lowly creatures, get out of here right now!"
Just as the guard beside him finished speaking, the young man's gaze swept to both sides.
Suddenly, he saw two familiar faces.
Zhao Yun and Luo Cheng looked at him with ambiguous smiles.
The young man's throat suddenly felt dry and itchy.
Just then, Mu Zian, who had his back to the door, slowly turned around.
The moment the young man saw Mu Zi'an, his legs went weak and he almost collapsed to the ground.
"Mu... Mu Zi'an!"
Mu Zian crossed his arms over his chest and squinted at the young man.
"Prince Fuyang, it's been a long time."
"How's your face? Is it okay?"
As soon as Mu Zian finished speaking, Prince Fuyang sensed something was wrong and immediately turned to run away.
However, Zhao Yun and Luo Cheng had already closed the door to Mi Linglong's room.
For a moment, Prince Fuyang and his guards were trapped inside the room.
Prince Fuyang looked at Mu Zian with some fear and said.
"What are you doing! Does my visit to a brothel violate the laws of the Great Li?"
These past two days since arriving in Dali have been arguably the darkest two days of Prince Fuyang's entire life.
First, he was beaten up by Mu Zian, and then he was thrown into jail and spent two days there.
I finally managed to get out today, hoping to have some fun in a brothel.
Unexpectedly, he ran into Mu Zi'an again in the brothel.
Moreover, seeing Mu Zian's forced smile, a chill ran down the spine of Prince Fuyang.
Before Prince Fuyang could react, the newly arrived guards beside him drew their swords and spoke.
"How dare you be disrespectful to my young master!"
Seeing the guard brandish his sword, Mu Zi'an's smile deepened.
Prince Fuyang's expression immediately changed drastically.
"Wait! This is not what I, the young master, intended!"
Unfortunately, Mu Zian did not give him any chance to argue.
He desperately needs someone to break the deadlock in this situation!
All I can say is that Prince Fuyang, your timing was better than your early arrival!
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