Returning to Longde Hall, Yin Changling grew angrier the more he thought about it, feeling as if his chest was about to explode with anger.
Since he ascended the throne, he had never encountered such an audacious person. He was the ruler of the world, yet a mere woman repeatedly deceived him.
Believe it or not, one day he'll lock this young woman up and interrogate her severely, and she won't utter a single truthful word. She's truly dishonest!
Yin Changling was so angry that his head was spinning. He was really unwilling to accept that he was the one who arrived late, and he was unwilling to accept that he could not gain even a little bit of Xi'er's trust.
He just couldn't understand what kind of mystery this young woman was hiding, that made her so wary of him.
He didn't press her about her background several times, leaving her room to maneuver, and even let her deal with Yin Yi herself to cover for her.
Before being convicted, Yin Yi was indeed a prince. How could an unknown woman like her have such qualifications?
Normally, such a thing would have already led to her being punished. Murdering royalty would be a serious crime for a young woman like her.
Ke Xi'er survived this ordeal safely under her protection, and even after killing her "enemy," she was still unharmed.
Yin Changling didn't seek any credit; he only wanted Tu Shan Lingxi to give him a little trust so that yesterday's dangerous incident wouldn't happen again.
Heaven knows how worried he was last night, worried that the wandering ghost had possessed Xi'er's body and he would never see this heartless little girl again.
Yin Changling's chest heaved violently. This was the first time anyone had angered him so much. If it were anyone else, they would have been beheaded by him!
"Outrageous! Outrageous! Believe me or not—"
Yin Changling ultimately didn't utter the words "kill her." He couldn't bear to, not even a harsh word.
He slammed his fist hard on the table, smashing a large hole in the fine golden nanmu wood desk, which terrified the palace servants serving in the hall.
"Your Majesty, please calm down! Your Majesty, please calm down! Your health is of utmost importance; you must not harm your health!"
Su Ba hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade him, his eyes filled with panic. This... His Majesty has damaged his health, but they, who have not served him properly, will be punished.
Su Ba didn't know what to say. This Lingxi girl dared to be so bold, wasn't it all because His Majesty spoiled her?
However, he dared not speak carelessly. What if His Majesty was just saying it in anger, and he had given a bad idea that harmed Miss Lingxi? It would be terrible if His Majesty took his anger out on him.
"Get lost. What else can you say besides 'calm down'?"
Yin Changling had nowhere to vent his anger, and Su Ba right in front of him became the obvious punching bag, which made him extremely miserable!
"Yes, Your Majesty, I am clumsy with words. But please don't get too angry and hurt your health. I will take my leave now and will not be an eyesore."
Su Ba practically tumbled and crawled away. He didn't want to be killed by the tyrant; it would be such a shame to die like that!
After Su Ba left, Yin Changling calmed down. His eyes flickered, but in the end, he became resolute.
Since Xi'er has a secret, I must uncover it.
Otherwise, the two of them will drift apart sooner or later, and even if she disappears one day, he won't be able to find her.
...
At night, the moon was bright and the stars were few.
The little fox in the palace had just woken up and was about to call for dinner when several oil lamps were instantly lit.
A black figure sat down in front of her bed, which frightened Tu Shan Lingxi so much that she screamed loudly, her heart stopped beating instantly, and her face turned deathly pale.
"Aaaaaah—a ghost—"
“Xi’er, it is me.”
Yin Changling spoke up just in time, covering Tu Shan Lingxi's mouth with his large hand to muffle her scream.
He felt the warm breath under his large hand, and Xi'er's smooth and delicate skin. As if he had been burned, he immediately withdrew his hand.
However, although Yin Changling's large hand left Tu Shan Lingxi's lips, she still left an indelible mark on Yin Changling's heart.
Yin Changling's heart trembled slightly. He cursed himself for being so weak; just a slight touch was enough to soften his heart.
"His Majesty?"
Tu Shan Lingxi had gotten used to calling Su Qi "Your Majesty," so she blurted out the words without thinking.
She blinked, thinking she was still half asleep. How come Yin Changling was back? Wasn't he still handling official business?
"Have we become so distant?"
Yin Changling didn't blame her; instead, he kept smiling, showing a rare good temper and a gentle demeanor.
Although he was still a little angry, seeing such a stunning person, he couldn't bear to lose his temper, and even his voice softened.
"Changling, you...you're not angry anymore?"
Tu Shan Lingxi asked cautiously, feeling that something was amiss, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
However, the little fox was still cautious. It clenched its little fists and began to circulate its spiritual energy to protect itself.
Tu Shan Lingxi felt a little nervous. She knew that if someone acted very differently from their usual self, they were definitely plotting against someone.
Humans are so cunning, always trying to trick the little fox. But the clever little fox isn't so easily fooled; she won't fall for it!
"I've just figured some things out, no need to be nervous, get up and have dinner."
Seeing the suspicion in the woman's eyes, Yin Changling quickly realized that he had overreacted and should tone it down.
However, Xi'er is a bit too perceptive, as if she has been tricked by someone before. With such vigilance, it's no wonder she is wary of herself.
Thinking about what he was about to do, Yin Changling regained his usual composure, trying his best not to give himself away.
Today, he wants to get to the bottom of what happened yesterday, to make sure everything is clear and unambiguous; otherwise, he won't feel at ease.
Seeing that he had returned to his original cold and aloof demeanor, Tu Shan Lingxi felt a little relieved.
When she saw the usual menu, she completely let her guard down. It seemed she just wanted a simple dinner, she knew that.
However, after she sat down, she suddenly smelled a strong fruity aroma. The tempting fragrance really made the little fox's heart itch.
Tu Shan Lingxi searched around and finally focused her gaze on the white jade square vessel in Yin Changling's hand, which had just had its lid opened. As soon as it was opened, a fragrant aroma wafted out.
The little fox immediately became interested. What was in this white jade pot? Why did it smell so sweet? She opened her big eyes and asked curiously.
"It smells so good, what is this?"
"This fine fruit wine is sweet and sour, perfect for cutting through greasiness and soothing the throat. Would you like to try some, Xi'er?"
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