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Xiao Tingrui arrived late because he had little interest in today's activities. He did not go to the West Field Archery and Horseback Riding Area or the Chess Game Area where people could show off their masculinity, but instead chose the more elegant East Garden, hoping to find a secluded place to stay.

He never expected that she would be there and capture his full attention at a glance again, and he never expected that she would grab his sleeve when he came over to say hello to her.

My heart was beating uncontrollably.

Seeing that she was wearing the pair of pearl hairpins and step-shaking ornaments that he had given her, Xiao Tingrui smiled even more so that his teeth were showing.

She really likes it.

After not seeing her for a few days, she became more and more beautiful. In the huge projectile field, with more than a dozen women playing the games of tossing pots and throwing rings, she was the only one shining like a jumping elf in the sunlight.

At this moment, looking at her closely, Xiao Tingrui didn't even dare to breathe, with bubbles of joy in his eyes.

There was a moment of dreamlike trance, and Mu Lianzhi forgot to take his hand back after loosening it, and unconsciously murmured:

"Cao Su?"

Why is he here too?

"Are you finally willing to acknowledge me?"

Mu Lianzhi looked at him in confusion. Xiao Tingrui was also very excited. Just as he was about to say something, a cold voice suddenly interrupted him:

"Your Highness—"

Turning her head, Mu Lianzhi saw Beitang Yi standing three steps away. Reflexively, she took a step back and immediately understood what the seemingly Ruyi-shaped, staggered and swirling pattern on the man's beige gown meant.

It's a dragon!

The curved pattern represents the dragon's tail, and the two long whiskers symbolize the dragon's head. Two dragons facing each other form auspicious patterns.

"Your Highness?"

Is he a prince?

Mu Lianzhi's pupils unconsciously dilated a little, and at this time, Beitang Yi also came over, his eyes intentionally or unintentionally tilted to the side, and then bowed and saluted:

"His Royal Highness King Rui, His Highness King Li."

After adjusting his sleeves, Xiao Tingrui and Xiao Lanshan returned the greeting:

"Master Beitang."

Only then did she realize that the two young men she had met before were actually the only two adult princes in the dynasty besides the crown prince, the Fourth Prince and the Fifth Prince. Mu Lianzhi was also drunk.

What does it mean to have eyes but fail to recognize gold and jade?

This is it!

Her thighs were dangling right in front of her, but she didn't even know to hug them, and she even tried her best to look for them?

Stupid crying.

She took another step back before respectfully greeting each of them:

"Greetings to His Royal Highness Prince Rui, His Royal Highness Prince Li, and Lord Beitang."

"No need to be polite."

Subconsciously reaching out his hand, Xiao Tingrui wanted to help her, but he felt it was inappropriate to move, so he took his hand back:

"No gift."

Taking in all the little movements, Beitang Yi's eyes unconsciously darkened a little:

"It's either yellow or green, isn't it unlucky?"

His eyes passed over Mu Lianzhi and glanced at Leng Yun behind her. Without giving her a chance to speak, he turned to Xiao Tingrui again:

"Your Highness, I will play two games with you."

Then he urged with a look of disdain:

"Still not leaving?"

When he thought of those men's discussions and looks, and seeing her grabbing another man with a smile on her face when she just came over, Beitang Yi felt a burning fire in his heart and felt indescribably uncomfortable.

The venues for the game of tossing rings and throwing pots are side by side. The copper pots with five rings are placed a little further away than the venue for throwing pots. Ten groups can proceed at the same time.

Originally, each track was occupied, with many boys and girls playing, some queuing, and some watching. But after one round, many were quickly eliminated. Mu Lianzhi was the one who persisted the longest, and there were only two or three people left who were actually throwing and trapping. Naturally, she became the focus of attention in the field.

Therefore, Xiao Tingrui was able to quietly come to her side and replace Leng Yun's position.

The two men were dressed elegantly, and two young eunuchs were following them a few meters behind them. In addition, many people who frequently attended palace banquets knew him, so as soon as he approached, this place became the center of heated discussion.

The original owner had lived almost entirely in vain for decades in his previous life, confined in the one-third acre of land in the marquis' mansion, blind and deaf, and had nothing to do except working for others or being bedridden. As a result, Mu Lianzhi was not very clear about the situation of being in a high position and was completely unaware of all this.

However, she was not indifferent to Beitang Yi's disgusted and driving attitude.

She pursed her lips, looking a little unhappy.

It is said that "once married, a husband and wife are bound by a hundred days of grace". In public, not only did this man not give her the slightest bit of face, but he also cut off her retreat?

Mu Lianzhi didn't want to leave.

However, before she could resist, her sleeve was pulled again, and then she was pulled away by Leng Yun unwillingly. Mu Lianzhi looked back several times, and unexpectedly, the Fourth Prince did not say a word.

Even after being dragged to the periphery, her mouth was still pouting.

This time, she didn't need to question him, Leng Yun explained first:

"Miss, whether in the court or outside the palace, even the emperor will give some respect to Lord Beitang's words..."

The person behind the words, if Beitang Yi doesn't let her stay, no one else can stay.

It was like a bucket of cold water was poured over her head, and Mu Lianzhi instantly sobered up a lot:

"profound?"

I know that Beitang Yi is second only to the emperor, but I always thought that the reason why all officials were afraid of him was because they were wary of the Yutian Pavilion and had to give him face. Could it be that even the prince was afraid of him?

Mu Lianzhi's doubtful eyes flashed, and Leng Yun nodded:

"In the face of strength, identity is just a decoration."

Leng Yun took a step forward slowly, hesitated for a moment, and then lowered his voice and said:

"In the entire Chiyan Nation, no one can rival you, my Lord."

As soon as she finished speaking, she quickly retreated to her original position and half lowered her head. This sentence obviously risked great disapproval.

Mu Lianzhi was shocked, really shocked:

"Yun'er, why are you helping me so much?"

She could feel that Leng Yun was truly sincere. She was careful and observant, and most of the time he could understand her thoughts and was even more thoughtful than she was.

In fact, the two had only known each other for a little over a month.

They had no intersection in their memories of the previous life. If it comes to loyalty, she would definitely be more willing to believe Chunmiao Xiaxiu, but in fact, she is indeed not an ordinary capable assistant.

"The first key to Yutian Pavilion's success is to gain the master's complete trust. To achieve this, you must be of one mind with the master and go through fire and water for the master."

"No one who enters Yutian Pavilion has ever walked out alive. We are on the road of mission for our entire lives, whether we like it or not."

"Leng Yu and I are lucky. When we got married, the Pavilion Master gave us the young lady in person. This is unprecedented, and she didn't come with a mission. I believe that as long as the young lady is well, I will also be well in this life..."

"I want to follow you forever, young lady."

It turns out that he is also a helpless and miserable person.

Only extreme honesty can make one indestructible. She is a smart girl and not rigid.

Reaching out his hand, Mu Lianzhi held hers:

"Then let's work together and live well. Yun'er, do you think I can take down Lord Beitang?"