"Warning! Warning! The system detects that the host is in danger, please stay away from the target person immediately!" The mechanical voice in my mind suddenly rang, and I was so scared that my heart almost jumped out of my throat.

I snapped back to my senses and pushed Li Chengqian away, my eyes widening in horror. This bastard actually wanted to take advantage of me!

Li Chengqian was confused by my sudden action. He frowned and said with a hint of dissatisfaction: "Qingya, what's wrong with you?"

"I..." My mind raced, thinking about how to get out of this situation. I pretended to be frightened and stammered, "I... I suddenly remembered that my dad was waiting for me to come home for dinner!"

"Eat? What time is it now? Why are you still eating?" Li Chengqian obviously didn't believe my lies. He stretched out his hand to grab me, but I dodged it cleverly.

"My father... he's not in good health, he has to eat on time, otherwise he'll..." I rolled my eyes and made up a story, "he'll get sick! Yes, sick! Your Highness, please let me go back first, my father really can't wait any longer!"

As I was talking, I was secretly backing away, trying to take the opportunity to slip away. Who is Li Chengqian? He grew up in the imperial palace, how could he be fooled by such a little trick?

He grabbed my wrist and pulled me back, with a dangerous tone in his voice: "Lin Qingya, what on earth are you playing at?"

I was startled by his sudden change, but I quickly calmed down. Now that things have come to this, I have no choice but to confront him!

"Prince, please don't force me. I won't agree to your request!" I pushed him away and said firmly, "I already have someone I like in my heart!"

"Who do you like?" Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment, then his face suddenly turned pale as if he had thought of something, "You mean... Xiao Rui?"

I was shocked. How did this bastard know that I liked Xiao Rui? Could he have been secretly monitoring me?

"What nonsense are you talking about!" I retorted calmly, "Prince Rui and I are just ordinary friends, don't talk nonsense!"

"Ordinary friends?" Li Chengqian sneered, "Would ordinary friends be so close? Would ordinary friends ride on the same horse? Ordinary friends would..."

The more he talked, the more outrageous it got. My heart started pounding. It seems like this bastard knows a lot. I have to find a way to divert his attention!

"Prince, did you misunderstand something?" I pretended to be wronged and said, "Prince Rui and I are really just friends. There is nothing wrong between us!"

"Clear and innocent?" Li Chengqian obviously didn't believe me. He approached me step by step, his eyes full of danger. "Lin Qingya, you'd better not lie to me, otherwise..."

"What else?" I was forced to retreat, and I could only confront him. "Prince, what do you want to do? This is the imperial palace, do you want to kill people?"

"Kill people and destroy them?" Li Chengqian suddenly burst into laughter, his laughter full of sarcasm and disdain, "Lin Qingya, you must overestimate yourself! Who do you think you are? Do you think you can really influence my decision?"

"I..." I was confused by his sudden change and didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Lin Qingya, listen to me!" Li Chengqian grabbed my shoulders fiercely and said in a cold voice, "I have never failed to get what I want! You are no exception!"

After he finished speaking, he suddenly lowered his head and kissed me hard on the lips.