Chapter 20 Date
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The flawless, "white moonlight" smile on Liu Rushuang's face froze instantly! She felt as if struck by an invisible thunderbolt, her blood running cold! What was that sound?! Those secrets she'd thought were buried deep underground, never to see the light of day... How could... How could they echo so clearly and in such detail in her mind?! And... it was coming from the direction of that insignificant little girl?!
Her father's frightened warning from before rang in her ears like a curse:
"...That little ancestor of the Taifu family! Dongfang Yuning! She has supernatural powers, can see through people's hearts, and knows ghosts and gods! Don't mess with her!"
Seeing through people's hearts...knowing ghosts and gods...could it be true?! She...she really knew?!
Liu Rushuang's face turned pale as paper, and her body began to tremble uncontrollably. She looked at Dongfang Yuning with eyes filled with extreme fear and disbelief, as if she had seen a ghost! Her carefully maintained demeanor collapsed in an instant, and even her voice changed tone:
“You…you…”
"hiss--!"
Zhao Feiyan gasped, her arrogant expression frozen, her pupils suddenly constricting! What the hell was that?! How could the things she'd done... how could they be read out in her head like a storybook?!
Her father's warning became clear in an instant—
"...If you see her, avoid her! Don't provoke her! Otherwise, you'll die without knowing how!"
Go around? How to go around now?! Those evil deeds that she thought she had suppressed with her power and no one knew about were exposed nakedly! Zhao Feiyan felt a chill from the soles of her feet to the top of her head. Her face was as pale as paper. She looked at Dongfang Yuning with eyes full of horror and panic. She even subconsciously took a step back, as if Dongfang Yuning was some kind of monster!
Liu Rushuang held on to the last bit of her rationality, her voice trembling as she tried to maintain a semblance of dignity, but her words were already incoherent:
"Sister...sister...Shuang'er is just...worried about you..." At this moment, she no longer had the intention to slander anyone, her mind was full of "It's over, it's over".
Zhao Feiyan was more direct, speaking without thinking in a panic, her voice shrill:
"Witch...witch! What kind of magic did you use?!"
Dongfang Yuning was a little confused when he saw the two people's expressions change instantly and they looked terrified.
[Huh? What's wrong with them? They're like they've seen a ghost all of a sudden? Their faces are so grim... Tongzi, did you scan and see they're poisoned?]
System 118:
[Beep! Target's physiological indicators are abnormal: tachycardia, soaring blood pressure, and a surge in adrenaline! Overall judgment: Extremely frightened! Perhaps... they've heard our voice of justice and felt a change of heart? (System proudly puffs out its chest.jpg)]
Nangong Ye took in Liu Rushuang and Zhao Feiyan's horrified reactions, and combined with Dongfang Yuning's confused thoughts and System 118's "Voice of Justice," he instantly understood—
These two women could actually hear Ning'er's inner voice! Moreover, what Ning'er revealed was the most fatal evidence of their crimes!
The coldness in his eyes instantly condensed into murderous intent! Not only were they malicious, they also dared to slander Ning'er to her face. Even more terrifying was that they knew the secret that Ning'er could see through people's hearts! This secret must not be leaked! Any hidden danger that might threaten Ning'er's safety must be nipped in the bud!
He didn't even bother to listen to a single word they said, let alone wait for the shadow guards to take action. A cold voice, like the sentence of death, rang out directly:
"Get it!"
The moment the words fell, two ghostly figures (shadow guards) appeared behind Liu Rushuang and Zhao Feiyan, so fast that only afterimages remained! As the two completely lost their ability to react due to extreme fear, their icy hands chopped down with precision!
"Well……"
The two men didn't even make a sound before they fell down like rag dolls and were firmly restrained by the shadow guard.
Nangong Ye didn't even glance at the two puddles of mud. He directly gave orders to the shadow guards. His voice was icy cold and piercing, and it echoed clearly in the silent corridor:
"Take him to the Heavenly Prison and present him to the Emperor."
"Your Majesty, I have a report: The hard copy of the evidence that Minister of Revenue Liu Chengyin embezzled three million taels of disaster relief funds from Jiangnan is hidden in the secret compartment of his daughter Liu Rushuang's dressing table. She copied it herself and sent it to curry favor with a certain prince who coveted the throne, but she was blackmailed by him."
"Zhao Gang, the Minister of War, allowed his daughter to commit murder and took human life without mercy. The evidence is irrefutable. His daughter, Zhao Feiyan, had an affair with Wang Ben (emphasis added), a lieutenant general in the army. They committed adultery in Room 3, Tianzi, of the Yuelai Inn in the west of the city, seeking unjust military merit for her brother."
"Please, my royal brother, immediately seal off the relevant residences and conduct a thorough investigation. No leniency will be shown! These two, along with their father, have proven guilty and must be severely punished according to the law!"
The shadow guard bowed: "As you command!"
Like dragging dead dogs, they quickly took away the unconscious and pale Liu Rushuang and Zhao Feiyan.
Nangong Ye then turned around and looked at Dongfang Yuning, who was still a little dazed beside him. Her almond-shaped eyes were wide open, as if she had not yet fully digested the incident.
He naturally took her hand, felt the coolness of her fingertips, frowned slightly, and wrapped it with his warm palm, gently pinching it. His tone instantly changed to a low and gentle one, with soothing words:
"The mess has been cleaned up. Let's go and don't let irrelevant people ruin the fun."
Dongfang Yuning:
[…So…it’s solved? The old man is so handsome! So efficient! But why were they so scared of me just now? Like they’d seen a ghost?]
System 118:
[Beep! Target's 'Protecting Yourself + Silencing (?)' behavior triggered! Energy Fluctuation Analysis: Possessiveness Max! Protectiveness Max! Action Power SSS! Boyfriend Power Off the Charts! As for why they're afraid... maybe they're intimidated by the host's domineering aura? (System's guess)]
[What kind of kingly aura...]
Dongfang Yuning's face turned slightly red, but the warmth and sense of security from Nangong Ye's hands made her feel strangely at ease.
Nangong Ye took Dongfang Yuning's hand and walked into the bustling and bustling long street. The sun was shining and the breeze was gentle.
Once she left her oppressive environment, Dongfang Yuning was like a bird out of a cage, completely releasing her nature. She was no longer the official daughter who needed to put on airs. Her almond eyes sparkled with pure curiosity and excitement, and she was full of freshness towards everything.
"Wow! That sugar figure is so beautiful! It's of Sun Wukong!"
She pointed at the roadside stall that was blowing candy figures, excitedly shaking Nangong Ye's arm, her little face full of undisguised joy.
Nangong Ye looked at her instantly lively little face, and his heart softened. He liked the way she looked without any gloom.
"purchase."
He spoke briefly and to the point. The guard immediately stepped forward to buy it and handed it to her.
Dongfang Yuning took it happily, licked it with his pink little tongue, and squinted his eyes because of the sweetness, like a satisfied little kitten.
[So sweet! Ancient natural sugar is so different! Tongzi, do you want to try it? (Although you can't taste it)]
System 118: […Host, this system is a high-tech product and resists sugar corrosion! (Actually, I'm a bit greedy)]
Nangong Ye looked at the sparkling sugar stain on the corner of her lips, and a smile spread in his eyes. He reached out his hand very naturally and gently wiped it away with his fingertips.
The warm touch and intimate gestures made Dongfang Yuning's body tremble slightly, her face flushed, and she screamed in her heart:
Aaaaaah! He wiped my mouth! In broad daylight!
System 118: [Beep! Target person's 'Intimate Contact' behavior triggered! Energy Fluctuation: Pampering Value +100%! Host's Shame Level +100%!]
"There's a circus over there! Breaking stones with chest!"
She seemed to have discovered a new world. She pulled Nangong Ye and squeezed into the crowd, completely forgetting her previous embarrassment.
Nangong Ye frowned slightly; he didn't like crowds and clutter. But when he saw the little creature beside him standing on tiptoe, craning its neck, with a look of curiosity and excitement on its face, his displeasure instantly vanished.
He raised his arm slightly, quietly protecting her in front of him, using his broad shoulders and powerful aura to separate her from the crowd, creating a small, safe space for her. He lowered his head slightly, his warm breath brushing against the top of her hair:
"Ning'er, be careful."
When the artist successfully broke the boulder and the crowd erupted in cheers, Dongfang Yuning also clapped and jumped excitedly, his almond-shaped eyes sparkling and his smile radiant:
"Amazing! Amazing!"
She raised her little face and looked at Nangong Ye, sharing the pure happiness.
Nangong Ye's eyes were always fixed on her brilliant smile, which he felt was a hundred times more exciting than any acrobatics. He couldn't help but raise his hand and rubbed her soft hair, his tone filled with a doting touch that he himself didn't even notice:
"Yeah, it's amazing."
In those deep eyes, only her figure was reflected.
Passing by a stall selling small gadgets, Dongfang Yuning squatted down, picked up a cute little pig clay figurine, and couldn't let it go.
"like?"
Nangong Ye also squatted down without hesitation. His tall figure was out of place in this simple stall, but he didn't care. His eyes only followed her.
"Mmm! Look how cute it is! So chubby!"
Dongfang Yuning held it up to him as if presenting a treasure.
"purchase."
Nangong Ye nodded. The guard immediately stepped forward to pay, and also bought a few bamboo dragonflies and small windmills that she found interesting.
[Tongzi! Look! This mud pig looks silly. Doesn't it resemble Nangong Ye's sometimes stern face pretending to be serious? Hahaha!]
Dongfang Yuning smiled secretly.
System 118: [Host! Be careful! The target person is right next to you! He heard it! The energy fluctuations show that he heard it!]
Nangong Ye: “…”
He glanced dimly at the mud pig that the little thing said looked like him, then looked at her smirking face, and a dangerous arc appeared at the corner of his mouth, almost imperceptibly.
Very good, the little thing is getting bolder and bolder. He reached out and pinched her soft cheek as punishment, the force was very light, with a hint of intimacy:
"Are you plotting against me again? Hmm?"
Dongfang Yuning: [!!!]
Her eyes widened in fear, and she quickly shook her head, revealing an extremely obedient (guilty) smile, trying to get away with it: "No... no! Your Highness, you are so wise and powerful, so handsome and unparalleled, this mud pig is not even worthy of carrying your shoes!"
As he said this, he pushed the mud pig aside in disgust.
Nangong Ye was amused by her deceptive behavior and laughed softly. The laughter was joyful and magnetic, which made Dongfang Yuning's eardrums itch and her heart skipped a beat. He stopped teasing her and took her hand:
"There's a long-established almond cheese shop up ahead. I heard it's sweet and refreshing."
The afterglow of the setting sun stretched out the figures of the two people, overlapping them. Nangong Ye held her hand and strolled along the bustling street.
He shielded her from any potential traffic, and when her hair got stuck with sugar flowers, he patiently and carefully untied it. She'd taken a fancy to a small fox mask on a stall, and he'd personally picked it up and put it on her. Seeing her with only her lively almond-shaped eyes and pink lips visible, his eyes practically overflowed with doting.
[Tongzi...he...he seems really...well?]
Dongfang Yuning licked the newly bought sugar painting, and the sweetness spread to her heart. She secretly glanced at the man's perfectly contoured profile and his focused eyes looking at her, and the deer in her heart began to beat wildly again.
System 118: [Beep! Warning! Host's 'True Fragrance' Law has been triggered! Target's 'Sugar-Coated Bullet' offensive is showing significant results! Heart rate continues to soar! Recommendation... give up resistance? (System data stream displays pink bubbles)]
[Shut up! I didn't!]
Dongfang Yuning was furious, but the slightly raised corners of his mouth revealed his mood.
Nangong Ye keenly caught her sneak glances and the slightly flushed cheeks, and he was in a good mood. He stopped, and under her puzzled gaze, he leaned over slightly, leaned close to her ear, and said in a low voice that only the two of them could hear, with a hint of seduction and dangerous ambiguity:
"Ning'er, did you have fun today?"
"Then... when we go back tonight, shouldn't we think carefully about how to compensate me... for the loss you 'slandered' in my dream last night, calling me an old man, an unman, and a mental torturer?"
The warm breath, with the coolness of cedar and the faint sweet fragrance of her body, brushed against the sensitive earlobes. Dongfang Yuning instantly blushed from her ears to the base of her neck, and the sugar painting in her hand almost fell again! Her almond eyes widened, and she was embarrassed and anxious:
[Ahhh! Old man! How did he know? Did I talk in my sleep this morning? ? ?]
[Tongzi! Help! Will I be able to sleep alive tonight?!]
System 118: [Beep! Detected: Target's 'retaliatory' intentions have escalated! Dangerous energy fluctuations! Host advised... take care of yourself! This system is preparing to activate nighttime shielding mode! (Lightspeed Escape.jpg)]
Looking at the little thing's adorable appearance of blushing and being at a loss, Nangong Ye chuckled with joy, and that laughter was filled with the satisfaction of having won. He took her slightly cold little hand again, wrapped it in his warm palm, and interlocked their fingers.
"Come on, I'll take you to eat some almond butter. After that... we'll slowly settle the score."
The smile in his eyes was deep, filled with endless indulgence and a hint of dangerous anticipation.
Under the setting sun, the tall and stern prince carefully protected the petite and lively girl, strolling among the fireworks of the world. The web of pampering he had woven had already firmly encircled her.
And she, seemingly ignorantly and willingly...step by step into it. Chasing his wife? No, it's the long and sweet journey of pampering her.
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