A handkerchief with a unique, youthful fragrance was placed in front of Dou Shiliu, and she took it without hesitation to wipe her mouth.
The movements weren't gentle; they were rather rough.
Yan Xiaoyan's eyes curved into a smile, "Are you alright?"
Of course it's alright, it's just that if I hadn't met you, everything would be perfect.
"Yan Xiaoyan?"
The female lead was clearly taken aback for a moment. "Do you know me, young lady?"
You're the only unfamiliar face in the Muwang Mansion; even a fool could tell you're the female lead.
Dou Shiliu's cold gaze swept over that soft, tearful face, as small as a palm, with a tear at the corner of her eye, making her look exceptionally captivating.
"Don't know"
Yan Xiaoyan chuckled softly. This girl has quite a temper. Seeing that she smelled of alcohol, she asked, "Would you like to take a bath first, Miss?"
"good"
Dou Shiliu ignored her and turned to leave, his back view showing a hint of urgency.
Yan Xiaoyan looked at her from over there, shook her head, and continued to ask around about Ling Zhenbao's whereabouts.
She brought her along, and then she had a great time playing by herself, completely forgetting about her.
Dou Shiliu hurriedly took a cold shower, then put on her bodyguard uniform, the black outfit making her skin appear even whiter.
Her long hair was tied up and held in place by a wooden hairpin, preventing it from falling down. A few stray strands of hair adorned her ears.
With her soft sword in hand, Dou Shiliu and her companions left the Mu King's mansion in an instant. By now, she was almost completely sober.
"System, tell me the location of Muxi."
Bai Tuan told her that Dou Shiliu should go directly to him.
She'd let him be with Ling Zhenbao all these days, but now she didn't care anymore; she was going to carry him back right now.
"Host, what are you doing?" Bai Tuan asked, looking at Dou Shiliu's hurried appearance.
"Muxi was kidnapped"
Bai Tuan: "..."
"Host, you can't beat that cannon fodder guy. His internal energy alone could crush you."
"Come on! I don't care."
Dou Shiliu saw Ling Zhenbao happily holding a candied hawthorn skewer around a few corners. She was talking to Ling Fengyi about something. Then she turned around and got another skewer, which she then handed to Mu Xi beside her.
Mu Xi raised her indifferent eyes, glanced at them, and then reached out and took... took...
He actually took it!
Dou Shiliu: "!"
Ling Fengyi and Ling Zhenbao felt a gust of wind beside them, and the candied hawthorn in Mu Xi's hand had disappeared.
Ling Zhenbao blinked curiously and exchanged a glance with Ling Fengyi.
Muxi: "..."
His calm gaze fell upon the dark shadow: "Eat."
He gave it to her.
Dou Shiliu: "???"
Mu Xi's words left Dou Shiliu feeling somewhat at a loss, holding the candied hawthorn.
This...this...
Dou Shiliu stared at the candied hawthorn in his hand, and then, in a fit of anger, smashed it down in front of them.
Ling Zhenbao: "..."
Why fight over food if you're not going to eat it?
Ling Zhenbao shows that he doesn't understand women's awkwardness.
Mu Xi calmly said, "Be good."
Ling Fengyi listened, a dark glint flashing in his eyes. He turned to look at Dou Shiliu, a clean-cut and efficient woman. So, Mu Xi likes her?
Dou Shiliu was defeated by the phrase "be good" and switched places with Ling. Now she was pushing Muxi.
So, despite Ling Zhenbao's curiosity, Dou Shiliu openly looked at Mu Xi as if she were her own possession.
Ling Fengyi's gentle voice suddenly rang out, "Prince Mu, is this your personal guard?"
She was dressed in the uniform of a secret guard, and her eyes, except for Mu Xi's, held a tenderness that could freeze almost anyone else.
Mu Xi shook her head: "No, we're childhood sweethearts."
Ling Fengyi: "..."
Such important words were spoken so casually that Dou Shiliu almost didn't react, and a look of joy flashed in his eyes.
As expected, the cannon fodder boss's favor wasn't in vain!
"Prince Ling, His Majesty has prepared a banquet for you at the palace. It's getting late; may we go to the palace together now?"
Ling Fengyi, holding Ling Zhenbao's hand, a dark glint in his eyes, pursed his lips and said, "Okay."
It seems this marriage alliance is unlikely to succeed.
Ling Zhenbao thought about it for a moment and naturally realized the relationship between the two people in front of her. She bit her lip.
She... finally found someone she liked...
But that person doesn't seem to like her...
The group entered the palace together, and the ministers and generals all participated. However, Ling Zhenbao did not bring Yan Xiaoyan along because Yan Xiaoyan did not like such occasions with me.
At a spot that was neither too far nor too low, Dou Shiliu helped Muxi sit up. Muxi used her internal energy to stand up briefly, and even those few seconds were filled with an unparalleled elegance.
Ling Zhenbao really didn't know how the enemy could have been so ruthless back then. Her big eyes shone as she looked at Mu Xi.
"How was everyone's time at Beiwu Kingdom?" Mu Tuo asked, dressed in a dragon robe, his eyes gazing intently at Ling Zhenbao.
Today, I'm wearing the traditional clothing of Fengluo Kingdom, which is quite a unique experience.
Holding a wine glass in his hand, a faint smile played on his lips, giving him a more nonchalant and devilish look than usual.
However, Ling Zhenbao's eyes were fixed on Mu Xi, and she didn't notice Mu Tuo's covetous gaze, while Ling Fengyi naturally sensed it.
Naturally shielding his eyes from Mu Tuo's probing gaze, he smiled and said, "Your Majesty, we have been having a very pleasant time with Prince Mu these past few days, and we've had a great time together."
Mu Xi watched their conversation, took a sip of wine, and then put it down.
Hearing Ling Fengyi's words, Mu Tuo raised an eyebrow. "Then, Prince Ling, what does the princess think?"
The topic naturally returned to the marriage alliance. Although Mu Xi had made a deal with him, if Mu Xi really married Ling Zhenbao, it would be a happy thing for Fengluo Kingdom.
Upon hearing her name, Ling Zhenbao's eyes flickered. She looked up at Mu Tuo, who was sitting high on the throne, and their eyes met. The depth in his gaze seemed to suck her soul away.
However, Mu Tuo just smiled faintly at her before turning his attention to Ling Fengyi.
It was just a normal eye contact, but Ling Zhenbao felt her heart beating a little fast and her breathing becoming a little unsteady.
She was secretly annoyed. It wasn't like she hadn't seen the emperor's majesty before, so why was she so fascinated by Mu Tuo?
Ling Zhenbao shook her head, ignored it, and continued eating the delicious food.
"My younger sister has been having some trouble adjusting to the climate and environment of Fengluo Kingdom these past few days," Ling Fengyi said with a gentle and refined smile, but Mu Tuo immediately understood his implied meaning.
A hint of disappointment flickered in his eyes; he still harbored some feelings for that little princess, but Mu Tuo quickly concealed it.
"That's a real pity. When does Prince Ling plan to depart?"
Ling Fengyi: Tomorrow
Tomorrow? So soon?
Ling Fengyi had already planned ahead. Since the marriage alliance had failed, there was no need to stay any longer; this place wasn't very safe.
He also needs to bring Yan Xiaoyan back to the Muwang Mansion as soon as possible.
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