The sister who traveled through time wants to dominate the other world and become the empress!

Although it was just a moment, it seemed to have stagnated for a long while. After a while, the slightly suppressed golden eyes moved away in an instant, a little embarrassed.

This unexpected action made Xu An hold his breath and his eyelashes trembled involuntarily.

Asu Peiye's handsome face showed some shyness and helplessness. He seemed to be stunned for a moment by his own behavior, and then pretended to be aloof. "Well, I'll ask you for compensation in a few days. It's getting late. I can condescend to send you back to the palace... Let's go."

As he said this, he turned his head to avoid Xu An's somewhat surprised gaze and stood up, waving his sleeves and patting the sides of his clothes.

Xu An paused, confused, stood up a little awkwardly and followed closely.

The two of them pursed their lips tacitly and walked towards the bridge pavilion in front without saying a word.

The atmosphere was not right. Xu An had not yet recovered from her shock. She felt that her thoughts were intertwined and confused, and everything that had just happened appeared in her mind.

It's over. Is this man really attracted to me? No, he is not trying to use his beauty to seduce me and find a chance to drug me and take my blood?

Yes, he must have some plan. Xu An, you better be clear-headed. Don't judge a person by his appearance.

"Princess." Just as she finished thinking, a dull voice came from the side. She looked up and saw Liu Yixiao holding the box tightly in his hand. His brows were slightly furrowed, and his face was serious and gloomy.

Seeing the two of them looking at him, he pursed his lips, lowered his eyes slightly, and saluted with a sullen look: "Third Prince."

"Who was it, it turned out to be your guard, Princess... Tsk..."

Asu Pei Ye deliberately emphasized the word "guard" and made a faint sarcastic sound.

It was obvious that he was also hostile to Liu Yixiao. Xu An was not surprised by this. After all, this man was arrogant and looked down on everyone.

Facing this tone, before Xu An could speak, Liu Yixiao lightly lifted his eyelids and curled his lips coldly, "Third Prince, I'm afraid you have forgotten that although I am a Jinyiwei and the princess is a monarch and a minister, the emperor has also granted me a marriage contract."

"Marriage contract? How can you be worthy of her with your status?"

With a hint of sarcasm, Asu Pei Ye's gaze lingered on Liu Yixiao's face. He looked at his love rival in front of him with deep meaning in his eyes.

"Whether she is suitable or not is not up to the Third Prince to decide. Although my Wenyuan Marquis Mansion cannot be compared with your family background, my Mansion is also a famous and noble family. In terms of wealth from business, it is rich enough to rival a country..."

Before he finished speaking, Asu Peiye said disdainfully: "Such a wealthy man, why does Mr. Liu still want to be a small Jinyiwei?"

Seeing that the two were equally arguing, Xu An interrupted the arguing, "Um... Third Prince, I have something to talk to Master Liu about, so I won't bother you anymore. We'll go ahead."

Without waiting for Asu Pei Ye to speak, Xu An quickly bowed slightly, then walked forward and signaled with his eyes for Liu Yixiao to follow him.

"Xu An, what do you mean? Xu An! Are you leaving now?"

Hearing this, Xu An took even bigger steps, as if he was escaping quickly, leaving the arrogant and puzzled man standing there.

The crowds of people passing through the streets gradually thinned out, and the cold wind blew, bringing chill to the air.

The shadows of the trees danced under the moonlight. Xu An walked in front thoughtfully. The things that happened in recent days made her see Asu Pei Ye more and more unclearly.

He was so arrogant, conceited, and ruthless. He would make a big fuss over the slightest dissatisfaction and act like he was the only one who was superior to others. How come he had a split personality after falling into the water?

Sometimes he had a sullen face as if he wanted to beat everyone down, sometimes he smiled with tenderness in his eyes, and sometimes he spoke harshly in a sickly manner. But now, he actually looked aggrieved and sulked alone.

How can he be so neurotic and moody? It's really annoying.

"I just coaxed him, and the princess is leaving like this?"

A low, light, and somewhat suppressed voice came from behind him. Xu An came back to his senses, stopped walking, turned around, and raised his eyes tentatively, as if he was caught cheating, "Hey, you... saw everything?"

"I have searched all over Hanyue Pavilion, but I haven't found the princess's bracelet." Liu Yixiao said lightly while holding the box tightly in his hand. There was no expression on his face. Suddenly, he snorted, frowned, and sneered, "It turns out... the princess just wanted to get rid of me. No wonder I can't find the bracelet..."

The ending tone gradually became a little cold and sarcastic. He seemed to have more to say but he pursed his lips, lowered his head slightly, and smiled bitterly.

Seeing him like this, Xu An's mind was filled with confusion, and he quickly explained, "Liu Yixiao, I sent you away only because I had something to say to him alone."

"Princess, you are so precious. I cannot afford any explanation. It was inappropriate for me to behave like this with the princess. I hope you will forgive me." After paying his respects, Liu Yixiao looked up, pinched the edge of his sleeve, and a smile appeared on his lips. Xu An could not see through his expression, but he could feel that smile was a little cold.

“Don’t call me princess. I’m just the emperor’s adopted daughter, a status in name only. And everything you saw was a misunderstanding. I, I just apologized to him, and then, he…he just…”

Xu An spoke incoherently, she didn't know what she was going to say.

Hey, what am I talking about? What am I explaining to him? Isn't this just more of a misunderstanding?

"It's getting dark. The carriage prepared for the princess is just ahead, so I won't see you off." Liu Yixiao said lightly. He never looked Xu An in the eye, but every bit of his eyes were focused on her face.

Xu An curled her lips and sighed, not knowing whether she should explain or not? In other words, why should she explain to him?

"Okay, thank you."

Just as she was about to leave, a strong hand grabbed her wrist and said, "If you hadn't redeemed that young prostitute, it would have been better."

After he finished speaking, Xu An looked back blankly. After hesitating for a while, she didn't say anything. Liu Yixiao then stuffed the small box in his hand into hers.

Then he paused for a moment and withdrew his hand, smiling helplessly, "I won't tell those people about what happened today, Xu An, I wish you all the best."

It was the first time he called her name like this, or perhaps the last time.

……

On the way back to the palace, the faint moonlight shone through the curtains onto Xu An's side. She gently opened the box and what came into her sight was a bracelet glowing with golden light, with red crystals inlaid between the bracelet walls.

Although it was such a luxurious thing, Xu An did not feel happy. She loved money, but at this moment her thoughts were a little complicated.

If we talk about sending Liu Yixiao away, she did do something wrong, and she didn't expect that he cared so much about it.

This is what matters, not that...

She didn't want to give him any illusions, so she thought it wrong to explain.

But if it was that you searched Hanyue Pavilion but found nothing, and bought the most expensive and best item with an apologetic attitude to give to the person you like, but it was just a lie from the other person, and you were the only one who took it seriously... This is really ridiculous.

Liu Yixiao's smile might be self-mockery.

Xu An still underestimated the innocence of these men.

"May I ask if the person in the carriage is Her Highness the Goddess?"

The quiet night was broken by a deep and ethereal male voice. Seeing a figure in front of him, the driver hurriedly pulled the reins, "Princess, someone is blocking the road."

Just as Xu An was about to stand up, there was a whistling sound around him. The man in front of him chuckled and said, "Hey, what are you doing? I just want to say a few words to Her Highness the Goddess."

"Who are you to dare to stop the princess' carriage? Are you trying to kill yourself?"

A strange accent spoke with disdain. Xu An was puzzled for a moment. It seemed that there were secret guards protecting him.

She lifted the curtain out of curiosity and looked forward, and saw six people holding swords to protect the front. The person opposite was wearing a black robe and her face could not be seen clearly, but her posture was elegant.

"I am Qiao Yuchen, the young master of the fox clan, and I would like to see Her Majesty the Goddess."