Chapter 41 Rivals are always eyeing each other with intense hatred.
After Xiao Yelan told the Imperial Guards that he would be returning to the capital the next day, the guards couldn't help but cheer, their faces full of joy.
Hua Manlou, Lan Luo, and the maids and guards of the princess's residence all heard Xiao Yelan's announcement to the imperial guards. They all breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that it was great and they would no longer have to suffer.
Nobody really wants to travel long distances and endure hardships.
The next day, the sky cleared, but the roads were still muddy. However, everyone was in high spirits and full of energy, knowing that they would arrive in the capital in two days.
...
Two days later, Tianyao, Xiao Yelan, and the others returned to the capital, weary from their journey.
After sending Tianyao back to the princess's residence, Xiao Yelan went home to rest.
The first thing Tianyao did upon returning to the princess's residence was to take a bath.
After taking a shower, she lay comfortably on the bed, her face full of relaxation and satisfaction.
Life was better at the Princess's residence.
Traveling far from home is too much of a hardship; she never wants to travel far again.
However, she needed to confirm Xiao Yelan's claim that Tianheng had changed the imperial edict for selecting a son-in-law to one for selecting male concubines, just in case Xiao Yelan was lying to her.
Thinking of this, Tianyao overcame her laziness to continue lying still, sat up, and called out.
"Someone come here."
Soon, a maid came in.
"Have the head of the guards send someone to investigate the situation regarding the imperial decree for selecting a son-in-law. They must report back to me before sunset today."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Upon hearing this, the maid bowed and took her leave.
After the maid left, Tianyao's body went limp, and she lay back down on the bed, motionless.
Tianyao had just lain down for a while when a maid's voice announced her arrival outside the bedchamber.
"Your Highness, Young Master Lanluo requests an audience."
?
What is he here for?
During the four days he was away, he didn't look for her once. Why did he suddenly come looking for her after returning to the princess's residence?
"Let him in," Tianyao said, sitting up again.
Never mind what he does, let him in and we'll see.
A moment later, Lanluo, dressed in a clean blue robe with her hair loosely tied up, stood shyly and nervously in front of Tianyao.
What do you want?
Tianyao glanced at Lanluo casually and asked.
Hurry up and tell me, she's going to lie down again, she's tired.
Tianyao thought impatiently.
Lanluo lowered her head, nervously biting her lower lip, her fingers tightly gripping her robe, her heart filled with trepidation.
Just as Tianyao's patience was about to run out and she was about to let him leave, he finally spoke hesitantly.
"Your Highness... I'm very good at massage, so... I'd like to give Your Highness a massage, is that alright?"
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massage?
That's a good suggestion. Her body is sore right now, a massage would definitely help.
However, since he knows massage, why didn't he come to see her or make any suggestions during the four days he was away?
Oh well, whatever he thinks, why not enjoy a free massage?
"Of course, right here? Do I need to kneel down?"
As Tianyao spoke, she turned around and was about to climb onto the bed.
"Okay, lying down is fine. I... I also need to take off my shoes before getting into bed, is that okay?"
Upon hearing this, Lanluo's eyes lit up with joy, and he hurriedly nodded in response. However, halfway through his sentence, he became uneasy and asked a question.
"Stop being so wishy-washy, come up and give me a massage. My body is so sore. If you give me a good massage, I can reward you. While you're massaging me, think about what reward you want from me."
Tianyao lay face down on the bed, turned her head to look at Lanluo, and urged him on in a crisp and straightforward tone.
Upon hearing this, Lan Luo dared not hesitate any longer. He hurriedly took off his shoes, got onto the bed, knelt beside Tian Yao, and carefully placed his hands on Tian Yao's waist. He then began to massage Tian Yao using the massage techniques he had learned at the brothel.
Tianyao raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.
Um?
Lanluo's massage was quite good. At first, she thought that Lanluo was just trying to curry favor with her by offering to give her a massage.
In retrospect, he did indeed study it.
There might be an element of trying to please her, but there's probably also a genuine desire to give her a massage.
After all, if he really wanted to curry favor, he should have done what Hua Manlou did during his four-day trip: bringing her a delicious meal every day and showing his face in front of her.
She didn't care what he and Hua Manlou were thinking; as long as it didn't harm her, she let them do whatever they wanted.
After all, everyone looks out for themselves.
It is human nature and reasonable to plan for oneself.
Thinking about all this, Tianyao fell asleep without realizing it, whether it was because Lanluo's massage was too comfortable or because she was too tired from traveling for four days.
Lanluo noticed that Tianyao had fallen asleep, so she slowly stopped what she was doing, tilted her head, and stared at Tianyao with her bright eyes.
When Tianyao was awake, he dared not, he was afraid.
But now that Tianyao is asleep, he is no longer afraid.
So beautiful, as beautiful as a goddess.
Her Highness the Princess is more beautiful than the most beautiful woman he has ever seen in a brothel.
Moreover, I've heard that Her Highness the Princess is a top-tier Omega, while he is an Alpha. Alphas and Omegas are a match made in heaven, so he and Her Highness the Princess are also a match made in heaven.
I'm so curious, what does Her Highness's pheromones smell like?
I want to smell it.
Lanluo's gaze shifted from Tianyao's face to the back of Tianyao's left neck.
He bit his lower lip, nervously raising his finger and slowly moving it toward Tianyao's left nape. Three inches, two inches, one inch—just as he was about to touch her, a maid's voice suddenly rang out from outside the bedchamber.
"Your Highness, Princess Hua Manlou requests an audience."
Lanlu frowned instantly. What was he doing here?
For four days, Hua Manlou ran to the princess's side every day, but because he was carsick, vomiting, and feeling unwell, he was unable to go to see the princess at all.
Now, back at the princess's residence, he rested for a while and, having just recovered, came to see the princess. But to his surprise, Hua Manlou was there again.
He was really attentive.
Thinking of this, Lanluo got out of bed, put on her shoes, and hurriedly tiptoed out the door.
Princess is asleep; we mustn't let them wake her.
He opened the door and, before the maid could speak again, quickly called out to stop her: "Your Highness, she is asleep. Don't wake her."
After saying that, he ignored Hua Manlou, turned around, and closed the door to the outer room.
Then, he walked up to Hua Manlou, his face displeased, and said.
"You're really trying to get my attention, but you're too late this time."
He wasn't nervous at all when facing Hua Manlou. He and Hua Manlou had been in the brothel for over ten years and were old acquaintances.
"You're quick."
Hua Manlou glanced at Lan Luo, replied, and then walked back.
Since Her Highness is asleep, there's no need for him to stand here. He'll come back when Her Highness wakes up.
As for Lanluo, he is now his rival in love, and he has no intention of wasting words with him.
Instead of wasting time, he should think about how to please the princess and make her like him more.
Lanluo saw Hua Manlou, who left without a second thought, and scoffed, "That guy is really opportunistic."
Seeing that the princess was asleep, they left immediately without any intention of lingering.
"Princess Xin would never like a hypocrite like you."
Lanlu quickened her pace, caught up with Hua Manlou, and said in a low voice.
Hua Manlou abruptly stopped, his beautiful peach blossom eyes instantly turning fierce as he spoke menacingly.
"Lanluo, you'd better shut your mouth, or don't blame me for disregarding our years of friendship."
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