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I woke up early to a foggy sky, shrouded in white mist like steam. The sun slowly rose from the east, dispersing the white fog into the sky. The rays of the rising sun were ever-changing and colorful, shining on the fog and revealing layer upon layer of colors. These layers of colors shone through the window and reflected onto the bed carved from purple-gold wood.
Two figures were sleeping in each other's arms, both with gentle smiles on their faces; clearly, they felt very happy. Bathed in sunlight, they slowly awoke, opening their tightly closed eyes to see each other's smiles, feeling a warm glow. The man kissed the woman's forehead—a classic good morning kiss.
"Good morning, Ruo'er!" The carefree king's slightly lazy voice rang out gently.
The greeting was very ordinary, but it reminded Liu Hanruo of everything that happened last night. She couldn't help but blush, feeling extremely embarrassed, which drew a light laugh from the carefree prince.
“Your Highness…” Liu Hanruo said angrily.
"hehe."
Liu Hanruo pouted, turned around, and pretended to ignore the Carefree King, but in her heart she was thinking:
Judging from last night, it must have been the first time for Xiaoyao Wang, otherwise why would things have been so difficult? And she herself seemed to be the same, as evidenced by the bloodstain on the bed sheet. However, according to her memories, she always thought she was no longer a virgin, and that she was forced to marry Xiaoyao Wang because of her relationship with him. But last night's union overturned everything, and her memories contradicted the facts. What exactly happened?
Before she could think further, Liu Hanruo was pulled into the arms of the Carefree King, who then said gently:
"Ruo'er, it's so wonderful to see you the first thing I see when I wake up every morning! I hope this happiness can last forever!"
"Fool!" Liu Hanruo turned around, casting aside all her troubled thoughts, and nestled her head against the chest of the carefree king, listening to each other's heartbeats, laughing and scolding each other.
"If only fools can have this kind of happiness, then I would rather be a fool for the rest of my life." The carefree king looked at Liu Hanruo with deep affection, his gaze sincere, expressing his truest thoughts.
Seeing that it was already dawn outside, Liu Hanruo realized that Prince Xiaoyao should usually have gone to the morning court by now. Why was he still there? A question arose in her mind, and she spontaneously asked. At this, she noticed that Prince Xiaoyao looked extremely embarrassed and muttered softly:
"Her hair was adorned with flowers and her face swayed with golden hairpins; in the warm boudoir, she spent the spring night. The spring night was too short, and she rose late; from then on, the prince no longer held morning court."
Upon hearing this, Liu Hanruo almost choked on her drink, and said coquettishly:
"Sir, you...!"
The small interactions in the early morning could strengthen their bond. Liu Hanruo finally understood the true meaning of those words. She realized that interaction wasn't just about physical pleasure, but also about heart-to-heart communication. Recalling her past life, she remembered how Xiao Feng would always fall asleep immediately after making love. No wonder she always felt something was missing between them. Now she realized that what was missing was probably…
Just then, Chunxiang, as usual, carried the water for washing her face and went straight into the bedroom, intending to wake Liu Hanruo up.
"Your Highness, it's time to get up."
Just as she approached the bed, she was startled to see two figures embracing. A loud crash followed as the basin of water fell to the ground. Chunxiang then realized what was happening and hurriedly said:
"Your Highness... I'm so sorry... I didn't know you were here... I didn't see anything... I won't disturb you any longer..."
After Chunxiang finished speaking, she picked up the washbasin and walked out, but then she heard Liu Hanruo's calm voice:
"Chunxiang, bring in another basin of water. The prince and I need to wash and change."
After Chunxiang left, Liu Hanruo and Prince Xiaoyao each put on their undergarments. Liu Hanruo took Prince Xiaoyao's outer garment, intending to help him put it on first, but unexpectedly, Prince Xiaoyao took the garment, put it aside, gently shook his head, and said:
"Ruo'er, it's a bit chilly on early autumn mornings, you should put it on first. I'm a grown man, I'm fine."
Liu Hanruo smiled at the Prince of Xiaoyao's thoughtfulness, reached for the blue robe, and was about to put it on when the Prince of Xiaoyao snatched it away, saying gently:
"Ruo'er, I have never done anything for you yet, so let me serve you today and become your personal servant!"
After speaking, the Carefree Prince personally helped Liu Hanruo put on the blue gauze dress and thoughtfully found some accessories. Before Liu Hanruo could say anything, Chunxiang returned with a washbasin, her speed astonishing. The Carefree Prince smiled and took the washbasin from Chunxiang, wet the towel, gently rubbed it, wrung it out, and then handed the towel to Liu Hanruo. This thoughtfulness touched Liu Hanruo slightly.
After Liu Hanruo finished washing her face, she handed over the important task of styling her hair to Chunxiang. Xiaoyao Wang also went into the inner room to change his clothes. Chunxiang accepted the order and began to skillfully style her hair. Before long, a beautiful Hundred Flowers Bun was freshly made, paired with a blue butterfly tassel hairpin, which was a perfect match.
When the carefree prince emerged, he saw Liu Hanruo, a far cry from her usual dignified demeanor. A royal blue gauze dress perfectly accentuated her fair and delicate complexion, while her Hundred Flowers Bun was adorned with blue butterfly tassel hairpins on either side, exuding youthful energy. As Liu Hanruo moved, she resembled two vibrant butterflies, lively and playful among the flowers.
Seeing the carefree prince gazing tenderly at Liu Hanruo, Chunxiang smiled and walked into the inner room, leaving the two of them to gaze at each other affectionately.
Chunxiang was making the bed as usual when she inadvertently noticed bloodstains on it. She paused for a moment, then realized that the two of them had been too intense last night and had accidentally injured someone. She covered her mouth and chuckled to herself.
Chunxiang removed the bed sheet, carried her out of the bedroom, and Liu Hanruo blushed when she saw her. She playfully hit Xiaoyao Wang a few times, but hesitantly. Xiaoyao Wang then hooked Liu Hanruo into his arms and laughed.
About fifteen minutes later, Chunxiang returned with breakfast, placing it all on the table and arranging the bowls. Just as she was about to serve the porridge after Liu Hanruo and the Prince of Xiaoyao sat down, she heard the Prince of Xiaoyao say:
"Chunhyang, step back. I will do it myself."
Remembering how Prince Xiaoyao had tried to take over her chores that morning, Chunxiang understood. In Chunxiang's memory, men were all very concerned about their image, let alone a prince. However, she hadn't expected Prince Xiaoyao to condescend to do what a servant should do. All of this showed that her master had finally gotten over his hardships, which made her secretly very happy for Liu Hanruo.
After Chunxiang left, the Carefree Prince picked up a bowl and began serving porridge. He handed the porridge to Liu Hanruo, who, perhaps due to overexertion the previous day, was already ravenously hungry. The fragrant porridge whetted her appetite, and hearing her stomach rumble in protest, she disregarded her image and began to wolf it down. Seeing this, the Carefree Prince chuckled and said with a touch of consideration:
"Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you."
After saying that, he placed all the side dishes in front of Liu Hanruo, as if afraid that she wouldn't have enough to eat.
"Ni. Ye. Ci. Ah," Liu Hanruo mumbled between bites.
So, the following scene unfolded: a woman was seen eating with abandon, as if sweeping away fallen leaves, while the man opposite her gazed at her with deep affection, occasionally revealing a doting smile, and constantly serving her side dishes. Although the scene was not exactly harmonious and beautiful, it was still quite a sight to behold.
After breakfast, Liu Hanruo, fearing that Prince Xiaoyao might neglect state affairs and incur the Emperor's wrath, urged him to quickly go to the palace to inquire. Prince Xiaoyao jokingly replied:
"How could I dare disobey my wife's command? I will go right away."
After the carefree prince left, Liu Hanruo summoned Chunxiang and listened to Chunxiang recount the various matters in the manor. Liu Hanruo was not interested and simply smiled at them. This was a perfect example of the saying, "If you are not in a position, you should not concern yourself with its affairs."
At this moment, Liu Hanruo heard some very useful news, and because of the unexpected event caused by this news, Liu Hanruo and the Prince of Xiaoyao almost missed each other.
"Your Highness, tomorrow is the Prince's birthday. I wonder what Your Highness has prepared?" Chunxiang asked.
"Birthday? Tomorrow?" Liu Hanruo asked with a hint of doubt.
Seeing that Liu Hanruo was completely unaware, Chunxiang said helplessly:
"Your Highness, you haven't forgotten, have you? In previous years, for the Prince's birthday, Your Highness always sent the same thing: a vase."
“Sending vases every year…this is too much…” Liu Hanruo exclaimed in surprise. “No, there’s too much time. I don’t have time to prepare them myself. I can only pick them out at the market.”
Without hesitation, Liu Hanruo and Chunxiang left the palace in a grand manner.
The news of the princess leaving the palace spread like wildfire, and some of the women in the palace's inner courtyard were not calm.
In a certain garden, a stunningly beautiful woman dressed in a light pink gauze dress was playing with a teacup in her left hand, seemingly discussing something with a maid in green.
"My lord, the princess has left the palace. This is a perfect opportunity to eliminate her in one fell swoop. You must think carefully!"
"Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut? Go tell that idiot this news, and while you're at it, give her some other information. With that stupid woman's IQ, how could she not take the bait? Hehe." The stunningly beautiful woman lowered her eyelids, seemingly lost in thought, her gaze never leaving the teacup in her hand.
The green-clad maid and the pink-clad woman were birds of a feather; they laughed and accepted their orders before leaving. Just then, the stunningly beautiful woman in pink let out a soft, mocking laugh:
"Liu Hanruo, don't you like watching action movies? What if you were the main character? Let's see how you'd still watch so calmly then, hahaha!"
It is unbelievable that such a beautiful woman could be so cruel. It should be noted that the word "chastity" held a very important position in ancient times. If a woman lost her chastity, she only had two paths to take: death or a life of solitude and Buddhist practice. Chastity was comparable to a life.
Meanwhile, Liu Hanruo led Chunxiang out of the Prince's mansion and headed towards the most bustling street in the capital, arriving at the renowned jewelry store, Fu Yu Lin Men.
This "Fortune Jade Arrives" shop is different from ordinary jewelry stores. It is famous because it not only sells various hairpins and jewelry popular in Beijing, but also many seemingly inconspicuous antiques that may be the only ones of their kind in the world. However, the same items may be priced more than ten times higher than those in ordinary jewelry stores, comparable to sky-high prices.
The "Jade Arrives at the Door" fortune-telling event is all about financial resources and a discerning eye. If you have a good eye and can recognize treasures, then congratulations, you've struck it rich! The genuine antiques you buy might be sold for hundreds or even thousands of times their original price in the blink of an eye. Of course, if you don't have a good eye, then congratulations again, you'll just become a sucker, getting fleeced like a fat sheep.
Liu Hanruo led Chunxiang into Fu Yu Lin Men, where a young waiter greeted them politely:
"This beautiful lady, on the left are various jade items for men, and on the right are various jade items for women. Please feel free to browse and purchase."
Liu Hanruo understood and smiled as she walked to the left. She saw the dazzling array of jewelry in the cabinet, including various simple and elegant hairpins, necklaces and bracelets of different shapes, and various jade pieces, which were so numerous that they made her dizzy.
Suddenly, a dark green necklace caught Liu Hanruo's eye. It was completely different from the other necklaces. The necklace had a rugged, heavy, and powerful design, but the pattern was simple. It adopted a geometric pattern of "strong grass in the wind" in the shape of an angular shape. The lines were smooth and heavy, avoiding any delicacy or embellishment, and it reflected the brave and powerful posture of a man.
However, the necklace's design was rather ordinary, and it paled in comparison to other jewels. For some reason, Liu Hanruo felt that this seemingly ordinary necklace, which one would not want to look at again after just one glance, was actually a priceless treasure. As if possessed, she picked up the necklace and bought it for three thousand taels of silver.
After leaving Fu Yu Lin Men, Liu Hanruo saw that it was still early, so she took Chunxiang to the bustling market. However, they hadn't been there long when they saw a gentle and refined scholar with a group of servants surround them, claiming that they were there to capture a concubine and maid who had run away with them.
Seeing the scholar's elegant and wealthy attire, the crowd assumed he was a young master from a rich family. Then, looking at Liu Hanruo and Chunxiang, their sapphire blue dresses were clearly made of the finest fabric, something ordinary people couldn't afford. The other woman, dressed in a pale green silk dress, was clearly a maid from a wealthy household. Seeing their clothes, the crowd began to believe the story and watched with a sense of morbid curiosity.
"Ruo'er, why did you run away with the maid? Do you think I haven't been good enough to you? Tell me, just tell me and I'll change, okay?" The refined scholar's face was full of pain, unable to hide his grief.
"Excuse me, who are you? I'm busy and don't have time to waste with you!" Liu Hanruo said calmly, not wanting to get entangled any further, and turned to leave.
"Ruo'er, do you really disregard my deep affection for you and insist on trampling on my dignity? What do you want me to do? Do you really want me to kneel down and beg you not to leave?" The refined scholar grabbed Liu Hanruo, looking at her with deep affection and disappointment.
Looking at the man who was grabbing her arm and putting on an emotional performance, Liu Hanruo's expression grew colder and colder, and her words became increasingly blunt:
"Get out! If you're sick, go see a doctor! Don't get in my way! I don't have time to waste on your nonsense!"
"Ruo'er, do you really have to be so heartless? Is it really true, as the rumors say, that you have an affair with the farmhand?" The refined scholar asked, his eyes filled with despair, each word distinct.
Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze towards Liu Hanruo changed completely, filled with blatant contempt, regarding her as an unfaithful harlot, and various whispers arose around them.
"The world is going to the dogs. I never thought that such a lovely woman would stoop so low."
"Sigh, you really can't judge a book by its cover, and you can't measure the sea with a bucket. There's no absolute truth to everything. Looks like I'll have to keep a close eye on my wife when I get back!"
“Such a slut should have been drowned in a pig cage long ago. It’s such a waste of this young master’s sincerity.”
"Yes, yes, his deep affection was rewarded with an affair with a servant. It's truly a pity for this young master. How heartbroken he must be!"
Chunxiang, who had been staying by Liu Hanruo's side, could no longer hold back. She glared at the scholar and said angrily:
"Young master, Chunxiang doesn't know who you are, nor does she want to know why you're doing this. But Chunxiang sees that you're not young anymore, so please watch your words and bring some good fortune to the younger generation in your family!"
"Shut up! You brat! I always told you to take good care of your master, but instead you instigated him to run away. What a 'loyal' maid! I'll deal with you when we get back!" The refined scholar glared at her coldly and said angrily.
The power of public opinion is boundless; a single spit from each person could drown Liu Hanruo. The discussions around her grew louder and louder, and Liu Hanruo knew that if things continued unchecked, the situation would likely spiral out of control. Like anyone in love, she might not care about her own reputation, but she represented the Xiaoyao Prince's Mansion, and she couldn't allow the Xiaoyao Prince to be ridiculed because of her. Fine, a true man can bend and stretch, especially since she was a woman. Want to pretend? Fine, then let's see who can pretend the best.
"You shall be a rock, and I a reed; the reed is as resilient as silk, and the rock shall never move. This was my vow then. But my lord, where were you when I was pregnant, when I was framed and miscarried, and when I was poisoned and unconscious? Were you drunk every day and spending every night in brothels, or were you indulging in revelry every night?" Liu Hanruo changed her previous cold demeanor, lowered her head, and tears filled her eyes as she spoke sadly.
"My lord, after you gave me away to another for wealth and glory, my heart died, and I have no more attachments! My mind is made up to leave!"
Liu Hanruo gave a desolate smile, her words carrying a sense of finality.
Out of sympathy for the weak, the crowd was no longer one-sided. Some people began to shed tears of sympathy for Liu Hanruo, sighing inwardly: "The waters of this mansion are unfathomable!"
The refined scholar was clearly taken aback by Liu Hanruo's reaction. After a moment of stunned silence, seeing that many people were already wavering, he decided to strike while the iron was hot and said:
"Ruo'er, if you continue to be so stubborn, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Liu Hanruo smiled, tears welling in her eyes, looking pitiful.
At the scholar's command, the crowd was willing to help, but they were just a family matter, and what right did they, as outsiders, have to interfere? They could only worry silently for the pitiful woman.
Liu Hanruo originally wanted to finish the matter quickly, but after thinking about it again, she changed her mind. Today's events were obviously a scheme, and she suddenly wanted to know who these people were directing, where they wanted to take her, and what their purpose was. With this in mind, she pretended to struggle a few times, appearing weak and helpless, and surrendered. She thought things were going smoothly, but the plan was disrupted by the sudden appearance of a black figure.
The man in black moved with ease among the group, kicking them one by one, and soon he had knocked them all to the ground. The refined scholar was secretly annoyed that someone had suddenly appeared out of nowhere, but there was nothing he could do, so he could only slink away.
The man in black strolled up to Liu Hanruo and said with a smile:
"You saved me last time, and I'm saving you this time, so we're even."
The man dressed in black was the very person Liu Hanruo had saved that night. Although Liu Hanruo knew he was the Prince of Xiaoyao, she also knew everyone had secrets they couldn't tell. Therefore, she didn't ask further, treating him as an ordinary acquaintance and simply saying:
"Um...actually...what I wanted to say was...you seem to be meddling in other people's business..."
After Liu Hanruo finished speaking, she left with Chunxiang. What she didn't see was that after she left, the man in black clutched his chest, broke out in a cold sweat, and fainted in an empty alley.
If Ouyang hadn't gone out to search for the man in black after not seeing him return for so long, the man in black would probably have been a cold corpse by the time others discovered him.
As evening fell, in Plum Blossom Garden, Liu Hanruo was admiring the necklace in her hand, growing more and more fond of it. Hearing footsteps, she quickly hid the necklace in her bosom, rose to greet them, and cheerfully called out:
"Your Highness, you're back!"
The carefree prince nodded, smiled gently at Liu Hanruo, and said:
"Ruo'er, I came back just to tell you that I will be very busy lately and may not have time to come see you. Please take good care of yourself."
“My lord, I know you are busy with official duties. I can also go to Shuiyue Pavilion to keep you company,” Liu Hanruo replied with a smile.
"This... Ruo'er... you know... I'm handling official business..."
"I will not make a sound; I will simply stay quietly by your side, my lord."
"Ahem. Ruo'er. If you were by my side, I would definitely be distracted. So..." the Carefree Prince said, seemingly helpless.
"Alright, then I won't go." Although Liu Hanruo agreed verbally, she didn't really care, since she was definitely going tomorrow anyway.
Hearing Liu Hanruo's assurance, the Carefree Prince finally breathed a sigh of relief and smiled again. Soon after, dinner was served. After eating with Liu Hanruo, the Carefree Prince left, taking a few more reluctant glances before departing and giving her instructions:
"Ruo'er, I've been staying at Shuiyue Pavilion lately. I'll definitely come to see you when I have some free time. Don't come by yourself and distract me! Remember that!"
Liu Hanruo smiled and nodded, watching the carefree king leave.
The next morning, Liu Hanruo got up early, dressed herself up beautifully, took the birthday gift she had chosen the day before, and rushed to the Water Moon Pavilion where the Carefree King lived.
As soon as Liu Hanruo entered Shuiyue Pavilion, she heard an exaggeratedly soft moan. She was familiar with this kind of ambiguous sound. She stopped in her tracks and told herself that since she loved him, she should trust him. He would never do such a thing!
With this thought in mind, Liu Hanruo followed the sound step by step with difficulty until she arrived at the door of the master bedroom of Shuiyue Pavilion. She kept telling herself that she had to believe him!
To verify her guess, Liu Hanruo hardened her heart and decisively pushed open the door to the master bedroom. She walked in step by step, and the groans became more and more obvious. Looking at the clothes scattered on the ground and in a mess, Liu Hanruo took a deep breath, holding on to her last hope, and looked at the two intertwined figures inside the tent.
The two, who were working hard, suddenly felt a burning gaze. They stopped what they were doing and looked up. When Liu Hanxue saw that it was Liu Hanruo, she pretended to be shy and buried her head in the chest of the 'Carefree King,' but her eyes were full of smugness. The 'Carefree King,' upon seeing that it was Liu Hanruo, was slightly stunned. After a while, he regained his composure and gave a faint reproach:
"Your Highness, why are you wandering around instead of staying in your own courtyard, disturbing my enjoyment?"
Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar Prince Xiaoyao in front of her, Liu Hanruo's last hope was shattered. She suddenly burst into laughter, but tears involuntarily streamed down her face. She slammed the gift box in her hand to the ground, stomped on it a few times in frustration, and ran away.
Seeing Liu Hanruo leave in anger, the 'Carefree King' held Liu Hanxue in his arms and said:
"My little darling, I suddenly remembered that I have some business to attend to at the palace. You go back and wait for me. I will come to find you as soon as I return."
Liu Hanxue obediently dressed and left. Before leaving, she gave the 'Carefree King' a charming smile, her eyes full of allure and seduction.
As soon as Liu Hanxue left, the 'Carefree King' quickly dressed and disappeared in a flash.
Before long, news of Liu Hanruo's angry departure spread throughout the entire Prince's mansion. Upon hearing this, Liu Hanxue gave a few instructions to her personal maid, Dongmei, who immediately obeyed and left. Liu Hanruo smiled sarcastically:
Liu Hanruo, you were lucky last time, let's see if you're so lucky this time, with someone helping you again! Hahaha!
Inside the secret chamber of Ouyang's residence in the capital, a man sat at the head of the table. He was handsome, with a commanding presence, and his black robes accentuated his imposing nobility. As if recalling something amusing, a slight smile curved his thin, sensual lips, revealing a gentle warmth beneath his cool demeanor. Without a doubt, this man was none other than the Carefree Prince.
As the carefree king was listening to the routine reports from the people below, a figure rushed in in a panic. Upon closer inspection, it was another 'carefree king,' dressed in purple, just as handsome and noble, even the expression between his brows was exactly the same as the carefree king's.
Logically, the sudden appearance of two identical people in the secret room should have surprised everyone, but they remained expressionless, as if they were already used to it.
The purple-clad 'Carefree King' panted as he addressed the first-ranked Carefree King, dressed in black:
"Che...your...princess...has run away..."
One sentence made the black-clad carefree king lose his composure. In a flash, he appeared in front of the purple-clad carefree king, grabbed his collar, and hurriedly asked:
"What? What did you say? They ran away? What happened?"
"Um... this morning... when Liu Hanxue and I were making love... your princess suddenly barged in without warning... I didn't know your princess would come... this... isn't my fault..."
The carefree king looked at the purple-robed 'carefree king' with a cold face, not knowing what to say, so he punched him hard in the eye, and instantly the eye socket turned black.
Knowing he was in the wrong, the purple-robed "Carefree King" didn't retaliate. Instead, he ingratiatingly pulled out the box that Liu Hanruo had thrown to the ground that morning and said in a fawning tone:
"Che. This is what your princess was holding when she came this morning. She probably knew it was your birthday today and wanted to give it to you. But when she saw me and Liu Hanxue, she got angry and threw it on the ground, and even stomped on it a few times. The exterior is a bit deformed, but I don't know what's inside. You know, this is a gift from your princess, so it's not convenient for me to open it."
The black-clad Prince Xiaoyao glared at the purple-clad Prince Xiaoyao, reached out and took the deformed gift box, slowly opening it. When he saw a dark green necklace inside, his eyes narrowed slightly. If he wasn't mistaken, this seemingly unremarkable dark green necklace should be one of the legendary treasures, and there was a rumor about it.
This dark green necklace is named "Divine Gift". Legend has it that thousands of years ago, there was a beautiful queen who was born with heart palpitations. All the doctors predicted that she would not live past the age of sixteen. Sure enough, when the queen was sixteen, her heart palpitations suddenly occurred. All the doctors were helpless. Day after day, she became weaker and weaker. Faced with the queen's illness, the young king was heartbroken. He issued a notice to invite people with supernatural abilities to cure the queen. He even prayed to the heavens at night, asking for their mercy.
One day, a wandering monk came and presented the king with an inconspicuous dark green necklace, saying that the necklace was made of snow jade unique to the Tianshan Mountains. This jade was naturally formed and had the same effect as the Tianshan snow lotus.
For those suffering from palpitations, in the absence of Tian Shan snow lotus, this jade has undoubtedly become a coveted treasure. However, this jade is only suitable for wearing and can only temporarily relieve palpitations, not cure them. Tian Shan snow lotus, on the other hand, can be consumed and fundamentally repair the meridians, thus curing palpitations. This is the biggest difference between the two.
Looking at the simple, dull necklace in front of him, the young king was skeptical. But for the sake of his queen, he was willing to try even if there was only a sliver of hope. With this in mind, the young king personally put the necklace on his queen. From then on, the queen's health gradually improved, which made the king very happy. When he wanted to reward the wandering monk, he found that the monk had already disappeared. The king then believed that this was a gift from the gods and named the necklace 'God's Gift'.
After the Empress's death, the necklace had changed hands many times and its whereabouts were long unknown. Ouyang Ziren and his team had searched extensively, but to no avail. Even the top intelligence organization, Yuanyang Tower, said they were helpless. The Carefree Prince had long given up hope of completing the mission, but unexpectedly, the treasure he had been searching for was found by Liu Hanruo and presented to him as a birthday gift, suddenly appearing before his eyes. This filled him with both joy and surprise.
The carefree king in black held it happily in his hands and put it in his bosom. He wanted to hold it so that Liu Hanruo could put it on him personally.
Sensing the black-clad carefree king's mood, the purple-clad 'carefree king' couldn't help but pour cold water on it, saying:
"Um... Che... well... your princess hasn't been found yet... what are you so happy about..."
The black-clad carefree king glanced coldly at the purple-clad 'carefree king,' who immediately shut his mouth. The black-clad carefree king then turned to Ouyang Ziren and said:
"Ziren, I'll leave this place to you for now. I'm going to go after my queen."
Ouyang Ziren nodded. Just as the black-clad "Free and Unfettered King" was about to leave, he heard the purple-clad "Free and Unfettered King" suddenly say:
"Che, you should put on the human skin mask before you go after them, otherwise I'm afraid your princess will run away as soon as she sees you."
The Black-Clad Carefree King glared at him, then put on the human skin mask in front of the mirror, transforming into a black-clad man with a face full of scars. In the blink of an eye, he had vanished.
The purple-robed 'Carefree King' sighed in despair:
"Sigh, I wonder when I'll finally meet my destined one? Sigh!"
After hearing this, Ouyang Ziren's expression became complicated, and he thought to himself:
Junior sister, are you doing well down there? In a few days, the news should come out. Once it's confirmed that you were murdered, your senior brother will definitely avenge you!
Meanwhile, after seeing the unexpected surprise she had received that morning, Liu Hanruo ran all the way out of the palace and wandered aimlessly down the deserted street. She was then surrounded by the same group of people from before. The refined scholar waved his hand, and his servants swarmed forward, trying to capture Liu Hanruo. However, Liu Hanruo was in a very bad mood at the moment. Seeing these free punching bags in front of her, she showed no mercy, punching them one by one.
Soon, these men were all lying on the ground. Still not satisfied, Liu Hanruo kicked them hard in the groin, each kick landing precisely, while coldly saying:
"Serves you right for being promiscuous and touching other women! You deserve to be childless."
In an instant, shrill cries of agony rose and fell, and all the servants covered their genitals with their hands, no longer daring to approach Liu Hanruo.
Liu Hanruo glanced coldly at the group of servants, who retreated in fear. She then turned her gaze to the refined scholar, smiled mysteriously, and said:
"My lord, didn't you say you wanted me to go back with you? I've thought about it. Since you treat me with such sincerity and unwavering affection, it would seem rather pretentious if I didn't go back with you. But, my lord, you know I have a strange quirk: I don't like things that other people have used. Oh, my lord, what should I do?"
The refined scholar trembled upon hearing Liu Hanruo's words, immediately covering his lower body with both hands and staring nervously at Liu Hanruo, saying:
"You...you...you wicked woman...what do you want to do..."
"Oh dear, my lord, you are so fickle. Didn't you say you wanted me to go back? Why are you calling me a poisonous woman all of a sudden? This makes me so sad. My lord, you should know that when I'm sad, I don't know my own strength. What if I accidentally kick and break your little treasure?" Liu Hanruo smiled wickedly and slowly approached the refined scholar.
"You...you stay away..." The refined scholar nervously retreated as Liu Hanruo got closer and closer.
How could Liu Hanruo listen? Step by step, she finally reached the refined scholar. A wicked smile curled her lips, and with a swift movement, she kicked him hard in the groin. Despite his hands protecting him, he was, after all, just a scholar, without martial arts skills. How could he withstand Liu Hanruo's full-force kick? The scholar was sent flying, landing several times near a nearby stall. Seeing their master's manhood injured, the crowd fled in panic. In their words:
They work themselves to the bone their whole lives just to give their descendants a comfortable life. If their reproductive organs are destroyed, what hope do they have? So, for them, their lower bodies are related to their future, and nothing is more important than future happiness.
Liu Hanruo flashed to the side and appeared before the refined scholar again, smiling charmingly as she said:
"Do you see now? This is reality. When it comes to their own safety, why would they risk their lives for you? Hahaha!"
The pain emanating from his lower body made the refined scholar realize that his life was probably over. Thinking of this, he glared angrily at Liu Hanruo.
"Heh, glaring at me won't help. If you dared to make a move on me, you should have known better. Do you think I earned my title as the number one wicked woman for nothing?"
Upon hearing this, the refined scholar became even more furious, his eyes widening in anger.
"Hehe, actually, I advise you not to hate me, because you should know that even if you resent me, there's nothing you can do. Who told you you couldn't beat me?" Liu Hanruo smiled wickedly. "Actually, think about it, if she hadn't sent you to harm me, how could you have ended up in this situation? Ultimately, she's the one who harmed you!"
In a single sentence, the refined scholar, while hating Liu Hanruo, also came to hate Liu Hanxue. He said indignantly:
"Liu Hanruo, you bitch, just you wait! I won't let you get away with this! Go back and tell your sister that I won't let her get away with this either! If it weren't for you, how could I have lost my dignity as a man? I will never let you get away with this!"
"Oh, so it's her. Don't worry, I'll tell her. I'll be waiting to see how you get your revenge, hehe." Liu Hanruo nodded knowingly and said.
The refined scholar struggled to his feet, endured the excruciating pain, and left in anger.
Liu Hanruo began to wander aimlessly through the streets again, walking further and further away until, without realizing it, she had arrived in a desolate wilderness. All she could see was an empty expanse, nothing but grass.
Liu Hanruo took a deep breath, relaxing her entire body, and listened intently to the whistling of the wind. Suddenly, a faint smell of blood filled the air, growing stronger with the increasing wind, and she could also faintly hear the clanging of weapons.
Liu Hanruo smiled and sighed inwardly:
"Great! I was in a bad mood and just couldn't find anyone to fight, and now someone's offering themselves up for free. Why not take advantage of it?"
Liu Hanruo followed the sound, the stench of blood growing stronger, and the sounds of weapons clashing becoming clearer, indicating that they were very close. Liu Hanruo quickened her pace and arrived at the scene of the fight in the blink of an eye.
About thirty masked men in black formed a circle, completely surrounding the man in the center. From Liu Hanruo's angle, she could only see the back of the man in the center, who stood proudly in the middle, holding a long sword, calmly and unperturbed as he dealt with the situation.
"Wow, so many of you ganging up on one person, you guys are really something!" Liu Hanruo said sarcastically.
The sudden sound disrupted the entire battle. Everyone turned to look at Liu Hanruo, even the black-clad men who were being attacked turned around and their eyes lit up with surprise when they saw that it was Liu Hanruo.
When the man in black turned around, Liu Hanruo was stunned. She never expected that she would run into him here.
Then, Liu Hanruo turned around and wanted to leave.
---Aside---
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