The sound of the zither fades into the distance, amidst the lush flowers and grasses.
The wind rustles through the bamboo grove, carrying a subtle fragrance.
Only when the two approached did they see the true face of the person playing the zither in the sedan chair.
Her face was truly radiant with the glow of spring, her skin as smooth as fresh lychee blossoms.
Mi Shan lowered her head, a strand of black hair falling across her forehead.
The neckline was inadvertently opened, revealing a patch of skin from the neck down to the chest that was so white it seemed to glow.
It may seem to follow the rules and regulations, but it actually has a subtle and alluring quality.
"Beautiful! So beautiful!"
Prince Rui was completely mesmerized, a blush rising on his handsome face, which was filled with a smile.
He still has the same elegant, wealthy, and charming appearance as in his previous life.
But whenever Mi Shan heard his voice, she would recall the scene of his greedy gaze pressing down on her.
My fingertips trembled slightly, and I felt an urge to vomit.
Despite her best efforts to restrain herself, the man in the black robe beside her still noticed something amiss.
His gaze turned slightly cold as he raised an eyebrow and glanced at Prince Rui.
His voice was cold and unhurried.
“Pudu Nunnery is a place of tranquility. I suspect that you have ulterior motives for doing this, young lady.”
Mi Shan's eyelids twitched, her fingers pressed on the strings, and she looked up in surprise.
She met his pair of dark, cold eyes, seemingly casually looking at her, a hint of sarcasm playing on his lips.
who is he?
Mi Shan frowned slightly.
I've never met him before, yet I have a feeling of familiarity with him.
The man was exceptionally handsome, dressed in a black robe with snake patterns, exuding an aura of coldness that made him unapproachable.
Her pair of cold, aloof phoenix eyes gave her an air of unfathomable mystery.
It's so cold, and the atmosphere is so strong.
So much so that just looking at him makes one feel chest tightness and palpitations.
Mi Shan quickly looked away.
I forcefully suppressed the unease in my heart.
After calming down, he spoke calmly:
"You two gentlemen are too kind. I only came up the mountain to pray for blessings. Seeing this long rainy scene, I was inspired to play a few notes on my zither. I did not mean to disturb the tranquility of this mountain."
After Mi Shan finished speaking slowly and deliberately, he instructed the maid to put away the guqin and then got out of the sedan chair.
She lifted her skirt and respectfully curtsied to them.
A sachet hanging from her waist.
As she walked...
It emits a faint fragrance.
Before you knew it, a swarm of wasps gathered and flew over.
"Be careful, young lady!"
Prince Rui was closest to her, and when he sensed the danger, he quickly reached out and helped her up.
Mi Shan went along with it, pretending to be startled as she hid in his arms.
Beneath her curled eyelashes, a barely perceptible hint of coldness flashed.
Fortunately, the wasps buzzed around once and then dispersed, harming no one; it was just a false alarm.
"Don't be afraid, girl, I'm here."
With a soft, fragrant body in his arms, Prince Rui's Adam's apple bobbed as he gently stroked Mi Shan's back. He secretly sniffed her hair, inhaling the unique, cool fragrance that belonged only to women.
"I'm sorry, I was rude."
Mi Shan pretended to be startled and broke free, but Xun'er quickly stepped forward to support her.
"Thank you for saving me, young master. Miss, are you alright?"
Mi Shan shook her head shyly, then looked up at Prince Rui with a captivating gaze.
He was still standing with his arms crossed, looking lost and forlorn.
I've already made up my mind.
"These wasps certainly know how to time things."
Unexpectedly, that cold, mocking voice rang out again.
"Why did you have to come, whether early or late? You just had to come, even in the rain, as soon as you got out of the sedan chair."
"I wonder if the girl is too good at attracting bees and butterflies, or if these swarms of wasps are just too good at making a scene."
Li Changyu spoke slowly and coldly, a slight curve to his lips as he glanced coolly at the sachet hanging from her waist.
A double entendre.
Beneath his dark, raven-black eyelashes, a cold glint of disdain flashed in his eyes.
What he despises most are women who, because they have a bit of beauty, think they can manipulate others and play mind games.
Just like the group of beautiful women in her father's harem, she was utterly vulgar.
Mi Shan's face paled slightly.
Prince Rui then realized what was happening, feeling both embarrassed and slightly angry.
"How dare you! How dare you behave so dissolutely before His Highness the Crown Prince!"
What?
Crown Prince!
Upon hearing these two words, Mi Shan suddenly realized something.
She opened her clear almond-shaped eyes wide and looked at the man's cold and arrogant profile.
...Before dying in his previous life, the pain of having his heart pierced came over him again.
She instinctively clutched her clothes to her chest, cold sweat beading on her forehead. She felt as if she were soaking in an icy lake in winter, chilled to the bone and drenched in sweat.
At that moment, she clearly heard the guards who rushed into the room calling out "Crown Prince".
In her past life, she died by this man's sword!
She was betrayed by him along with Prince Rui.
And now, he is traveling with Prince Rui, which suggests that Prince Rui has no suspicion of him whatsoever.
Without a second thought, Mi Shan knelt down.
"This humble woman dares not offend you. I did not mean to offend you. I beg Your Highness's forgiveness!"
But she heard him give a faint, cold sneer, as if he looked down on her, a woman of such low status, from the bottom of his heart.
Without saying a word, she walked away with an air of haughtiness and aloofness, her cold figure quickly disappearing into the distance.
Mi Shan lay prostrate on the ground, her shoulders still trembling slightly, but she turned her eyes to look at him coldly.
This person...
Regardless of past or present lives,
They all appeared at the worst possible time!
Prince Rui glanced at Mi Shan with shame, then hurriedly chased after him, saying, "Brother, wait for me!"
I took a few steps.
Mi Shan stood up, her face pale and cold. She thought she had wasted most of the day's effort and was about to leave slowly.
Prince Rui suddenly turned around again.
"Wait! I haven't even asked your name yet!"
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