Huang Xi blushed and hurriedly ran out of the room, bumping into Qing Ge who was walking towards her. Seeing her flustered appearance, Qing Ge scolded her:
"Huang Xi, what are you rushing around for so early in the morning? We're in the palace now, you need to be mindful of your status. You must follow the rules in everything you say and do, understand?"
Hearing Qingge's words, Huang Xi's face turned even redder, and she pouted before saying, "Oh, I understand."
After saying that, he slipped away without a second thought.
Qingge watched her retreating figure, frowned, shook her head, and sighed, "That girl Huang Xi... sigh, how am I supposed to keep her working in the palace!"
Qingge arrived at Gu Liyan's room, pushed the door open and went in. She was immediately stunned. The person who should have been lying on the bed was now sitting in front of the coffee table, looking very energetic and making tea with a serious expression!
The tea was fragrant, but it couldn't compare to the captivating beauty of his face...
Hearing the noise, Gu Liyan looked up at Qingge and said with a happy expression, "Qingqing, you're here. The morning tea is freshly brewed. Would you like to try some?"
Hearing Gu Liyan greet her, Qingge was surprised that she didn't give him a friendly look, but instead frowned. Right now, she simply couldn't bring herself to like this so-called puppet.
However, since Gu Liyan had sent her to protect her, she did not refuse directly, but sat down in front of Gu Liyan with a blank expression.
Gu Liyan carefully filled the teacup and handed it to Qingge, saying with a smile, "Qingqing, have a taste. This tea is not only good for your health but also for your mind... Be careful, it's a little hot."
Qingge looked at the tea in front of her, then at Gu Liyan, and said coldly, "Although you look exactly like Gu Liyan and were sent by him to protect me, I still don't like you, especially when you call me Qingqing!"
In Qingge's eyes, there is only one person in the world who can call her "Qingqing" and no one else is worthy of it!
Upon hearing Qingge's words, Gu Liyan paused, accidentally knocking over his teacup. He immediately pulled his scalded hand back, hiding it in his sleeve. Beneath the sleeve, his hand was red and swollen from the burn...
Seeing that Gu Liyan had withdrawn his hand, Qingge assumed he was frightened by her words and didn't take it to heart. "I only love one person, and that is your master, Gu Liyan. In terms of status, I am also half your master, so it's better for us to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings."
Gu Liyan pursed his dry lips and nodded, then cautiously glanced at Qingge and asked, "Then, what should I call you now?"
“You naturally address me as Princess Qingge, just like them,” Qingge said, glaring at Gu Liyan.
“Oh…” Gu Liyan nodded, feeling wronged, and said nothing more. He raised his eyes and looked at Qingge with deep affection in his clear purple eyes…
Qingge picked up the teacup and took a sip. The warm and sweet tea had a unique flavor, and she immediately felt refreshed.
But then she suddenly realized that a pair of burning eyes were staring at her, and her face immediately turned cold as she looked at Gu Liyan and said, "What are you looking at me for?"
"No, it's nothing, I just..." Gu Liyan panicked, wanting to explain but not knowing how to begin.
Qingge was furious. She had already been angry because Huang Xi had broken the rules, and now this "puppet" was staring at her so brazenly. Enraged, she slammed her cup on the table and coldly rebuked him:
"I want you to understand your identity. You are just a puppet. Your only task is to protect me. Even if you and Gu Liyan have the same appearance, you are not him, and you can never replace him. Do you understand?"
Gu Liyan opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but Qingge didn't give him a chance and stood up directly, saying, "I've already had my tea. Since you're alright, I'll be leaving."
Seeing Qingge about to leave, Gu Liyan hurriedly called out, "Wait! Qingqing..."
Qingge swept her gaze over coldly, "What did you call me?"
“Princess Qingge…” Gu Liyan lowered his head, not daring to look at her again; she was simply too domineering.
Seeing Gu Liyan's timid expression, Qingge's dissatisfaction and anger intensified. She never expected that Gu Liyan, as his puppet, would be so cowardly. He was truly a disgrace to her!
Qingge snorted coldly, looking at Gu Liyan with a frosty face, and asked, "Is there anything else?"
"Actually, I..."
Actually, I am Gu Liyan!
Gu Liyan wanted to tell Qingge directly, but seeing Qingge's angry gaze and indifferent face, he dared not speak.
"Actually what?" Qingge asked impatiently. "What exactly are you trying to say?"
"I want to say... I, no, it's, it's Gu Liyan. His injury is fine. You don't need to worry about him. He'll be back in a few days..." Gu Liyan pursed his lips and said softly.
Upon hearing Gu Liyan's words, Qingge relaxed her brows and asked with delight, "Really? Did he say when he'll be back?"
"About... six days from now," Gu Liyan said.
"That's great!" Qingge exclaimed happily. "I'll go tell Lan Ying and the others right away. Once he returns, we'll lead the troops into battle together!" After saying that, Qingge ran out without paying any attention to Gu Liyan.
Watching Qingge run off excitedly, Gu Liyan looked dejected: Why don't you recognize me when I'm standing right in front of you...?
Meanwhile, the army of the Warrior Kingdom, led by Mo Han and Shangguan Honghuo, had prepared sufficient provisions and troops and set off for the Weilong Kingdom.
As the sun set, after setting up camp, Mo Han, Shangguan Honghuo, and Di Moyue began to talk inside the tent:
"We'll be in the territory of the Weilong Kingdom in about a day's journey." Shangguan Honghuo said, looking at the map. He then looked up at Mo Han, who was drinking beside him. "Lord of the Realm, should we inform your junior brother?"
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