Guo Xiaoxiao had previously thought this task would be easy to complete, but now it seemed quite difficult, and she couldn't help but feel discouraged.
But as she approached the back garden and saw the group of beautiful young ladies, Guo Xiaoxiao mustered her courage once more and strengthened her resolve to complete this mission.
She was determined to marry into a powerful and wealthy family, and to elevate her father's status so that he would never be looked at again by those other women.
"Who goes there!"
Just as Li Youran and Feng Yu entered the corner of the back garden, a tall figure flashed into their eyes. Before they could get a good look, they saw Feng Yu hurriedly shielding her behind him, gripping his sword tightly, as if ready to fight at any moment.
"Princess, what you requested has been found."
Tang Lei ignored Feng Yu's words and walked directly toward Li Youran, who was being forcibly protected behind Feng Yu.
Li Youran took the gourd from Tang Lei with a puzzled look. Then she opened the gourd's lid and smelled a very familiar fragrance. This was the holy water from the waterfall.
Li Youran looked at Tang Lei with surprise. She hadn't asked Tang Lei to go find the holy water, after all, the journey was quite long.
"Young Master Feng, although you are the princess's fiancée, you two are not yet married, so it's best not to get too close."
Tang Lei then spoke to Feng Yu with a dark expression, and then forcefully stepped between Feng Yu and Li Youran.
"According to you, you are even less qualified to be so close to the princess."
Seeing that Li Youran did not object to Tang Lei's actions, Feng Yu knew that Tang Lei's identity was not simple, so he looked at Tang Lei with some interest.
Although he really wanted to fight this man, he didn't escalate the situation.
"I am the princess's personal bodyguard."
As Tang Lei spoke, he crossed his arms in front of his chest, with the long sword tucked inside his arm, looking quite dignified.
Once again caught in the middle, Li Youran looked up and left and right, thinking that these two men were truly beautiful women who could bring disaster.
They were clearly two muscular men, but they had faces that even women would envy.
"This is General Tang. My sister specially sent him to protect me."
After some deliberation, Li Youran awkwardly said to Feng Yu.
"That's excellent."
"What a load of rubbish about bodyguards," Feng Yu thought to himself, but on the surface he appeared to accept it gladly, and then bowed and took his leave.
"Tell me honestly, when did I ask you to fetch the holy water?"
"Just passing by."
Tang Lei resumed his icy demeanor, glancing at Li Youran as he spoke, and continued.
"I didn't expect you to change your mind in just a few days."
Tang Lei felt an intense sour taste in his mouth, as if he had drunk a mouthful of vinegar.
"What idea?"
Li Youran couldn't quite understand what Tang Lei meant.
"I've heard that Jiahe is secretly keeping male lovers, but I never expected that Princess Jiahe would actually bring them out today. It's truly admirable."
Just then, Liu Qingqing, with a face that screamed "I deserve a beating," came over.
Liu Qingqing snorted coldly, looking at Li Youran with a disgusted expression.
Ever since Li Youran said that she had been doing shady things behind Hu Shihai's back, Liu Qingqing had often heard rumors about her. She believed that Li Youran was the one who spread these rumors, so when she saw Li Youran, she approached her, intending to get revenge.
"Are you envious?"
As Li Youran spoke, she glanced at Tang Lei and then clicked her tongue twice.
"It's not your fault. After all, the difference between the two is too great. Who wouldn't want a piece of clothing that is both comfortable and practical?"
"You're shameless."
Liu Qingqing never expected Li Youran to say such a thing, and her face turned red at a visible speed.
If we're talking about shamelessness, Li Youran definitely comes out on top, Liu Qingqing thought to herself.
"Why would I not want my stunning beauty? Unlike some people whose faces don't matter to them."
Li Youran's words infuriated Liu Qingqing, but Li Youran ignored her and continued speaking.
"All those attending today's banquet are unmarried young men and women. Is it because I want to find a concubine for Young Master Hu that Mrs. Hu is attending this banquet?"
As Li Youran spoke, she pursed her lips, then continued with a very troubled expression.
"Young Madam Hu should choose carefully, because it would be terrible if she found a concubine who was prettier than herself. Speaking of which, it would be hard to find someone here who is less beautiful than Young Madam Hu."
Liu Qingqing, who was already furious, was once again heartbroken by Li Youran. If it weren't for the maidservant beside her supporting her in time, she probably would have rolled her eyes and passed out.
Liu Qingqing was furious and wanted to have a good fight with Li Youran, but then she remembered that her mission was to find suitable partners for some of Hu Shihai's brothers, so she left dejectedly with a belly full of anger.
"Does he really think he's a tire, just looking for air to play with?"
Li Youran waved her sleeve, looking relieved, and watched Liu Qingqing slink away.
Standing to the side, Tang Lei thought to himself, "This woman's mouth is like it's been coated with chili peppers, it's practically spitting fire, after just a few days apart."
"Princess, you are truly amazing."
Xiao Hong, who was standing next to Li Youran, couldn't help but clap her hands, looking at Li Youran like a little fangirl.
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