Upon hearing this, Chu Rui looked blank. "What is a spirit rhinoceros horn?"
Nanzhi stole glances at his reaction, her brow furrowing.
So the rhinoceros horn wasn't actually in Prince Rui's residence?
They haven't found it with the other princes either; right now, they've only not searched with Chu Yi and the Emperor.
Chu Yi is so sick, it's impossible for him to keep it hidden and not use it.
Could it be with the emperor?
Without much thought, Nan Zhi chose to leave by feigning death.
Chu Rui had no idea that every night he spent drunk with Nan Zhi, he was being given hallucinogenic drugs by her. He genuinely believed that he and Nan Zhi were deeply in love.
He was heartbroken to see that Nanzhi was "dead" and was depressed for a few days. Then he met a beautiful woman outside and forgot about Nanzhi immediately.
Nanzhi did not rush to the palace to find the rhinoceros horn.
Because she saw someone.
A woman.
She wore a gold hairpin with a red plum blossom inlaid on the head, which looked very familiar.
If the similarity in style was just a coincidence, then Nanzhi couldn't possibly mistake the familiar scent on her.
The image of the figure sitting in the far corner of Prince Rui's mansion flashed through her mind. As the woman passed by, she glanced down at the hairpin in her hand and a slight smile appeared on her lips.
Shi Xiangming returned from outside, seemingly in a good mood, with a smile playing on his lips.
He closed the door, and as soon as he turned around, he saw Nanzhi sitting at the desk by the window, which startled him and made his face change slightly.
After realizing what had happened, he smiled and said, "Brother Nanzhi, you've arrived."
He wanted to exchange a few more pleasantries, but his gaze fell on the gold hairpin that Nanzhi was playing with in her hand, and he stopped again.
Nanzhi stroked the red plum blossom. "This hairpin is so beautiful. Who does Senior Brother plan to give it to?"
Shi Xiangming walked over and poured her tea, saying casually, "This hairpin has a slight flaw. I took it out a while ago, intending to find a craftsman to polish it, but I lost it halfway through. It's really fortunate that you found it."
Nanzhi looked up at him: "Did you drop it?"
“Yes,” Shi Xiangming said. “Brother Nanzhi has trusted me so much over the years. I originally bought it to give to Brother Nanzhi. If you meet a woman you like, you can use it as a token of your love…”
"I never expected you to be so considerate of me, senior brother." Nanzhi's eyes curved slightly, her face full of gratitude. "But senior brother, do you know?"
Shi Xiangming's lips stiffened slightly: "What?"
"I don't like women." Nanzhi stared at him intently. "I like you, Senior Brother."
Shi Xiangming seemed shocked, looking at her incredulously, hesitating several times as if he wanted to say something but didn't know what to say.
Nanzhi grasped his hand, looking at him with adoration. "Senior brother, as long as you're with me, I'll consider the 50,000 taels I had with you as my betrothal gift, okay?"
Shi Xiangming was surprised that she remembered everything so clearly.
Fifty thousand taels...
That was money he could never earn in his entire life, even as the top disciple of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion.
Looking at the dark figure of Nanzhi in front of him, he remained silent for a long while before slowly taking her hand in his own. "Okay, I'm willing to be with you."
"That's great!" Nan Zhi cheered happily. "Shall we give each other a kiss?"
Shi Xiangming frowned slightly and subconsciously pressed down on her shoulder, "This matter needs to be taken slowly, no rush..."
"Look how shy you are." Nanzhi poked his cheek. "Then next time I come, you have to let me give you a good kiss."
"……good."
Nanzhi left happily.
As Shi Xiangming watched her disappearing figure, the smile in his eyes gradually cooled.
Nan Zhi had just slipped out of the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion when she saw Nightblade, who was secretly hiding.
He followed her like a shadow, thinking he hadn't been discovered.
She rolled her eyes, too lazy to pay him any attention. In order not to affect the subsequent plans, she went directly to the East Palace.
Quite by chance, she had just slipped inside when she saw Chu Yi changing his clothes.
He didn't have anyone serve him, and she didn't disturb him either, just watching silently from the side.
It must be said that, as a role model for all princes and even men of the world, Chu Yi's every move was elegant.
Even taking off clothes is like a visual feast.
Her slender figure was as aloof as a pine tree, her fair hands were clearly defined, and her straight, shapely legs were intoxicatingly alluring…
Nanzhi's thoughts became increasingly distorted.
Upon seeing the thin layer of muscle beneath the clothes, his mouth involuntarily gaped open, his eyes widened, his hand reached out, and his foot unconsciously moved closer...
Just as Chu Yi was about to take a change of clothes from the wardrobe, someone hugged her from behind.
He paused, his brow furrowing. Just as he was about to reprimand someone, he heard a familiar voice.
"Go ahead and shout, the louder you shout, the more excited I get."
Chu Yi: ...
Chu Yi glanced sideways at the familiar face that had turned black again, and at the other person's flailing hands. Her ears turned slightly red, and she dared not move, letting the other person do as she pleased.
Nanzhi lovingly touched his abs, but seeing that he didn't struggle, she lost interest and let go of him.
She narrowed her eyes: "Why didn't you call out?"
Chu Yi pursed his lips, his eyes filled with confusion: "What should I call you?"
Nan Zhi admitted that she was a bit of a pervert: "I...I just cried for help, I was being molested..."
Chu Yi lowered his eyes and stared straight at her: "But you didn't threaten my life, so I'm willing to be molested by you."
How can someone so readily spout sweet nothings?
Nan Zhi couldn't bear to listen anymore, nor did she want to see his face that looked like a femme fatale. Forgetting her purpose, she turned to run away, but he hugged her from behind.
The warm breath sprayed on her neck, and she felt a tingling sensation all over her body, her body going limp instantly.
"What...what are you doing?"
She was clearly being fierce, but her voice wasn't threatening at all.
Chu Yi held her in his arms, pleadingly saying, "Don't go, okay?"
Nan Zhi almost agreed, but after calming down, she scoffed, "Don't go. Do you expect me to stay and sleep with you?"
"I'm willing to do anything as long as you like it."
Chu Yi's words truly shocked Nan Zhi.
She pulled his hand away and looked at him incredulously.
"...Can I be the one above?"
Chu Yi pursed his lips. "Okay."
Nan never expected him to be so accommodating.
Is he really so deeply in love with her that he can't extricate himself?
No, what if she turns out to be a woman one day and he doesn't love her anymore after he finds out?
She could never be interested in homosexuality.
However, he was really good-looking, even though he looked sickly; every aspect of him suited her aesthetic.
Nanzhi is particularly conflicted.
She also deeply regretted that she had been so foolish as to kiss him that day.
She regretted even more that she hadn't been able to resist hugging him again.
It seems we can't shake them off now.
She said sarcastically, "Forget it, look at your small frame, I'm afraid I'll kill you."
"You are not allowed to send anyone to follow me again. If I find out again, I will kill him without hesitation."
After making her threat, she took a step to leave, but unexpectedly, Chu Yi grabbed her hand and said in a low, husky voice, "I can do it..."
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