As he got closer and closer to me, my heart skipped a beat, and I involuntarily backed away.
What are you holding in your hand?
Why did I chicken out in front of him? Thinking this, I mustered up my courage and retorted, "Personal property!"
I saw his face grow increasingly ashen, and the air around him seemed to thin.
"What...what do you want to do?" I stammered.
Ling Ran, standing to the side, suddenly felt somewhat awkward about his presence.
She couldn't understand when her master had become so gossipy, even meddling in other people's private affairs. The prince wasn't like this before.
"I'd like to see which dares to seduce you!"
"Flirting?"
His face is already so pale; if he knew what I was going to do, wouldn't he try to kill me?
Just as he was about to snatch the letter, I had a sudden inspiration and threw it into the pond.
Okra!
I heard him roar in fury, and I stuck my tongue out at him triumphantly.
She was also pleasantly surprised that this was the first time he had called her by her name, and not Murong Kui.
He turned and walked away, his face dark with anger.
"Ye Lisheng!"
I called him twice from behind but he didn't answer. I think he was angry.
People come and go by the lake, and a figure in blue stood there for a very long time.
"Young Master Mo, she probably won't be coming!"
"It's not time yet! Wait a little longer!" he said with a slight smile, a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
His attendant, Mang Ji, sighed softly.
Ling Ran paced back and forth outside my house, ostensibly to protect me, but actually to keep an eye on me and prevent me from going out.
I had just stepped out when Ling Ran stopped me and asked...
"Miss, it's already dark, and the road at night is dangerous. It would be best to go back!"
"Ye Lisheng told you to keep an eye on me?"
"No, His Highness is just worried about your safety!"
Where is he now?
I rolled up my sleeves, ready to argue with him.
"Lingqi has been quite unsettled lately, and the Prince has gone on a city inspection tour!"
When he said that, I remembered the last time he was injured.
Why would a prince need to patrol the city?
"The prince said that everything should be done personally, and those people were also after the prince's mansion!"
"I didn't expect him to be such a principled person!"
"Miss, please go back quickly!"
Seeing that he wasn't going to let me out, I had no choice but to give in.
He walked back with his head hanging low.
At this moment, Ye Lisheng was sitting in the study writing something.
"Why did Your Highness stop Miss?" Ling Ran asked, puzzled.
"She went back to her room?"
"Yes!"
"The Prince's residence is bound to be in turmoil soon, and even those around me will be caught in the crossfire. It's best to stay in the residence to ensure your safety!"
That's what I said, but I had some ulterior motives in my heart.
He paused, then asked, "Am I being too unreasonable?"
Ling Ran was stunned by his words, swallowed hard, and said, "Whatever Your Highness does is right!"
"I want to hear the truth!" His tone was icy and unyielding.
Ling Ran felt a chill run down his spine: "Then I will tell you the truth!"
"Your Highness has indeed gone too far. What Miss Murong does is her own private matter!"
After a long silence, Ye Lisheng remained silent, and he felt an invisible pressure in the air that made it hard to breathe.
With a thud, Ling Ran knelt on the ground and begged for mercy, "Your Highness, please forgive me!"
"Get out!"
"Your subordinate takes his leave!"
The door opened, letting in a cool breeze. Ling Ran breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the fine sweat from her forehead, only to realize that her back was already mostly soaked.
Half of the time agreed upon with Okra had passed, and Mo Sheng was still standing at the appointed spot, waiting.
"Young Master Mo, let's go back!"
Mo Sheng looked around at the empty surroundings, sighed softly, and said, "Let's go back!"
All along the way, you could hear Mang Ji complaining: "That woman really didn't keep her promise, making you wait for so long, Young Master Mo!"
The lush green leaves formed a natural barrier. I climbed up the tree and sat on a branch, letting the leaves block my view.
I felt a little guilty for not being able to keep our appointment, and I blamed it on Ye Lisheng.
"Meow...meow...meow"
Suddenly, several meows rang out, and I looked up toward the source of the sound.
I saw a white cat with yellow stripes staring at me with its bright, jewel-like eyes.
It was startled by me and took two steps back, its mouth agape, looking at me warily.
I tried to approach it, saying, "Little kitty, don't be afraid!" afraid it would run away.
After several attempts, I was finally able to touch its fur; it was so soft and felt wonderful to touch.
I held it in my arms, looking at it with affection: "It looks just like my dumpling at home!"
"May I have your name?"
"It doesn't have a name yet!" The sudden male voice startled me, almost making me fall backward.
He stood on another branch, a gentle breeze ruffling his clothes, and his cold, handsome face captivated me for a moment.
Thinking about yesterday's events fills me with resentment.
What are you doing here?
"I knew you were here the moment I guessed!"
"Hmph!" I turned my head back with a haughty expression.
"You dare to ignore me after taking my cat as your pet!"
"Is this your cat?"
"Um!"
"Then I don't want it!" I returned the cat to him.
"Too late, you've already hugged it, so it's yours!"
"What kind of logic is that!"
"This is my decision!"
One sentence almost made me spit out my blood in anger.
How could you do this?
"This is my royal residence!"
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