"Greetings, Your Highness." The Shen siblings bowed respectfully.
“Young Master saved my life, there’s no need for formalities.” Zhou Xuance had already put down his bow and personally stepped forward to help Shen Jingchuan up, but his gaze fell on Shen Zhiyi. “Miss Shen, please get up too.”
"Thank you, Your Highness." Shen Zhiyi lowered her head slightly.
"I heard that Miss Shen was frightened in the bustling city a few days ago. Is she alright?" His voice was hoarse and deep, always giving people a sense of unfathomable mystery.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I am fine."
"Young Master saved my life, so if Miss Shen needs any help, I will certainly not refuse."
Shen Zhiyi's lips twitched violently.
Knowing I had been kind to you, why did you still use a curse on me?
What are you pretending for now!
"I've heard that the young master is skilled with a spear and also has first-rate archery. We weren't familiar with each other before, but now that we have the chance, shall we have a contest?" Zhou Xuance raised an eyebrow.
Shen Jingchuan did not refuse and went to the side to choose a bow.
Kong Qing led Chen Zhiyi to sit down and rest. A maid served tea and pastries. When she saw the magnolia pastry, she was slightly surprised that it was one of her favorites.
She took a bite, and it didn't taste quite right.
Xiao Zhongxuan's cooking was still better.
Shen Jingchuan had already drawn his bow and nocked an arrow. He had been practicing archery since elementary school and was quite skilled. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he could hit the bullseye from a hundred paces away. His first arrow hit the bullseye.
On the contrary, Zhou Xuance did not hit the bullseye.
Although the first round of competition was close, Shen Jingchuan ultimately won because the Regent lost his first match.
Shen Zhiyi pursed her lips. She had heard that the Regent had a strange temper and was unpredictable. Her elder brother had won against him; would he be resented?
result,
He chuckled and said, "Young Master Shen is indeed as renowned as he is. I have lost."
Open and generous.
He showed no displeasure at losing the match.
Taking advantage of the competition between the two, Shen Zhiyi sized up Zhou Xuance. The lower half of his face that was showing at this moment was extremely white, probably because he had not seen the light of day for many years.
His skin was pale and bloodless.
Both men achieved fame at a young age, and Shen Jingchuan rarely encountered someone of equal skill. They admired each other and naturally had many common topics to discuss. Moreover, upon hearing that he had a private collection of weapons forged by famous craftsmen, Shen Jingchuan was naturally tempted.
"If you are interested, young master, I can take you to see the armory."
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Your Highness."
Shen Zhiyi naturally followed behind the two, but she had no interest in swords and spears. After admiring the scenery in the courtyard for a while, she caught a glimpse of a maid drying books in another courtyard and took a few more glances at her.
"That's the Prince's library over there. Every now and then, the Prince will have the maids bring the books out to air them out." Kong Qing stayed close to Shen Zhiyi.
"Is it convenient for me to come and take a look?"
"sure."
My prince has no shame; he's gone to be your mistress.
I spend my days around the stove, preparing meals for you.
People have all been killed.
Not to mention a few books.
Kong Qing led Chen Zhiyi to the library and gestured for the maid to leave first.
Zhou Xuance's library mainly contained military books and books on terrain surveying. Most of these books were already owned by the Shen family, and there were also many rare ancient books. Famous paintings hung on the walls. She was just casually browsing when she unexpectedly caught sight of a shelf containing books about Gu poison in the Southern Frontier.
The regent was poisoned by a curse, which led to his weakened state.
He must have expended a great deal of mental and physical energy in his search for a cure; perhaps the book he has here contains a method to cure the poison.
Having lived two lives, Shen Zhiyi didn't want her life to be in someone else's hands.
Kong Qing was not in the room at the moment, so Chen Zhiyi quickly looked through the books.
"Detailed Explanation of Gu Poison", "How to Make Gu", "Complete Guide to Gu Poison in Southern Xinjiang"... Shen Zhiyi read for a long time and found some methods to cure Gu poison, but different types of Gu poison require different cures.
Heart-Eating Gu, Silkworm Gu...
There is a kind of Gu poison in this, and the person afflicted by it must have sexual intercourse with the person designated to cure it.
How is this different from an aphrodisiac?
How can there be such a shameless curse?
As Shen Zhiyi looked at the description in the book, she felt her ears burning. She was completely unaware of anyone approaching until she heard a voice in her ear: "Miss Shen, are you interested in this kind of Gu poison?"
The sound fell into my ears...
Hot cut,
The voice was low and eerie, making Shen Zhiyi's scalp tingle and causing her to drop the book. She instinctively turned around and saw Zhou Xuance appear out of nowhere. His eyes, hidden behind the mask, were fixed on her intently, making her body stiffen slightly.
"Your Highness." Shen Zhiyi instinctively wanted to get away from him, but after taking a half step back, her back pressed against the bookshelf, leaving her with nowhere to retreat.
Zhou Xuance bent down to pick up the book and dusted it off twice.
"Your subordinate said I could come in and have a look around. If I displease you, I'll leave right now." Shen Zhiyi instinctively wanted to escape.
But the next second,
Zhou Xuance suddenly stepped forward, closing in on him. Their clothes brushed against each other, and the medicinal scent emanating from him wafted over again, but unexpectedly, it seemed to carry a hint of sweetness...
This taste,
Something looks familiar!
Her body was tense, pressed against the bookshelf, her entire being trapped between him and the bookshelf. Although there was no more intimate contact, this distance was enough to make her heart race and her breathing become disordered.
Zhou Xuance reached out and placed the book on the bookshelf above her head, his voice low and deep: "Are you looking for a way to cure the curse?"
"Your subject and your wife do not have it."
You won't find it.
"..."
"If I could easily find a way to cure the curse, wouldn't I be quite useless?" Zhou Xuance's lips curled up slightly, a smile creeping into her ear.
he,
Too close.
Shen Zhiyi could clearly feel his breath falling on the top of her head.
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