The weak prince's queen

The sun was shining brightly, and a gentle breeze was blowing. Lin Ruoyun and Xiang'er strolled side by side through the bustling market. Lin Ruoyun was wearing a light blue dress, the hem of which fluttered gently in the breeze, like a fairy descending to earth; while Xiang'er, dressed in a simple pink dress, followed closely beside Lin Ruoyun.

Fortunately, Lin Ruoyun wore a headscarf before going out, covering most of her beautiful face. Otherwise, with her stunning appearance, she would probably attract passers-by to look at her sideways, and might even cause unnecessary trouble, which would make Xiang'er worried.

Regardless of Lin Ruoyun's character, her appearance alone was undoubtedly stunning, surpassing all others, and even surpassing the moon and flowers in shame. Even with only half of her face exposed, one could still sense the captivating charm emanating from her stunning beauty.

As they walked, Xiang'er couldn't help but remind them, "Miss, it's better for us to keep a low profile. Look at all the people coming and going in this market. There are all kinds of people here. It's a mixed bag!"

Lin Ruoyun nodded slightly, agreeing with Xiang'er's opinion, and replied softly, "Well, you're right. Let's go to Zuixianlou. I heard that the food there is delicious and the environment is quite quiet and elegant."

So, the master and servant quickened their pace and walked towards Zuixianlou. After a while, they arrived at the entrance of Zuixianlou. As soon as they stepped through the door, they saw several tables in the lobby filled with diners, some of whom were engrossed in their food, while others were chatting enthusiastically.

Just then, a few hooligans sitting in the corner noticed Lin Ruoyun and Xiang'er coming in. They exchanged glances, then two of them stood up and staggered towards Lin Ruoyun and the others, playfully teasing them, "Hey, beautiful lady, why are there just the two of you? Do you want us to have dinner with you? Hahaha..."

When Lin Ruoyun heard these frivolous and rude words, she was immediately furious. Her eyebrows raised, her eyes widened, and she shouted: "What does this have to do with you? Get out of here!"

The gangster not only did not restrain himself, but laughed even more fiercely: "Hehehe, look at this girl, she has quite a hot temper! But I just like wild women like you, hahahaha... I just don't know what kind of face is hidden under this veil? Is it as beautiful as a fairy?" As he said that, he actually stretched out his hand to lift Lin Ruoyun's veil.

Seeing this, Lin Ruoyun felt both embarrassed and annoyed. She quickly dodged the other person's extended hand and shouted angrily again, "Shameless bastard! Get out of my way! Stop blocking our way!"

Seeing that his threats were ineffective, the gangster's anger was instantly ignited. He widened his eyes and roared angrily: "Hmph! I don't believe this today. I must see what is going on!" Before he finished speaking, he rolled up his sleeves and walked towards Lin Ruoyun with a menacing look, as if he would not give up until he achieved his goal.

Seeing the gangster getting closer and closer, Lin Ruoyun's heart suddenly rose to her throat, and she was in a panic. She opened her mouth involuntarily and shouted for help: "Help... Someone come and save me!" At this moment, her face was as pale as paper, her body was trembling slightly, and her eyes were full of fear and helplessness.

In a flash, just as the thug's dirty hand was about to touch Lin Ruoyun, a strong hand stretched out like lightning and tightly grasped the thug's wrist. The thug felt a huge force coming from the other party's hand, making it impossible for him to break free.

The thug was furious and yelled, "Who is this foolish fellow who dares to ruin my good deeds?" However, when he saw who it was, his arrogance immediately subsided. The man standing before him was tall and majestic, and he exuded a terrifying aura.

Without a word, the man launched a powerful kick at the thug's stomach. The kick was so powerful that it sent the thug flying backward like a kite with its string cut, landing heavily on the ground several meters away. The pain made him grimace in pain, and he couldn't get up for a long time.

The other hooligans, who had been planning to join in the bullying, looked at each other in horror at this scene. For a moment, no one dared to move forward. However, one or two of the braver ones hesitated for a moment before rushing forward to help their companions. But how could they be a match for that man? With just a few punches and kicks, he easily beat these unprepossessing hooligans to a pulp, leaving them crying and wailing.

Having just experienced a terrifying crisis, Lin Ruoyun, over there, was so frightened that her legs gave out and she fell to the ground. Her face was already pale and she was in a state of disarray. Just as she was still recovering from the shock, she suddenly felt a shadow loom over her. Then, a large, warm hand slowly reached out to her.

Lin Ruoyun instinctively raised her head, her gaze meeting that face. Though the man was a bit overweight, his innate noble aura couldn't be concealed. Lin Ruoyun was particularly startled when she caught a glimpse of a bright yellow hue peeking out from under his trousers. In this world, only the Emperor and the Crown Prince were allowed to wear such a color. Looking at the man's age, Lin Ruoyun was almost certain that the heroic figure who had come to her aid was the current Crown Prince!

Crown Prince Xiao Zixuan's brow furrowed slightly as his gaze fell on Lin Ruoyun, who stood motionless not far away. She was pale as a sheet, her delicate body trembling slightly, as if she hadn't recovered from the thrilling scene just now. A trace of worry welled up in his heart, so he stepped forward and asked softly, "Miss, are you okay? Are you hurt?" His voice was gentle and concerned.

After a long while, Lin Ruoyun blinked as if waking from a dream, realizing that Xiao Zixuan was asking her. She hurriedly shook her head and stammered, "No...it's okay...thank you for your concern, sir." Although she said it was okay, her eyes were still a little flustered.

Seeing this, Xiang'er hurried over to Lin Ruoyun, held her shaky body with her hand, and asked with a worried look on her face, "Miss, are you really okay? Are you feeling unwell? You scared me!"

Lin Ruoyun took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. She gently broke free from Xiang'er's support, slowly stood up, adjusted her hair and dress, and bowed gracefully to Xiao Zixuan. After rising, she parted her red lips and said softly, "Thank you, sir, for your generosity. I am deeply grateful."

Xiao Zixuan smiled faintly, waved his hand, and said, "It's just a trivial matter, not worth mentioning. Miss, don't take it to heart." At this moment, the guard who had just subdued those thugs strode over, saluted towards Xiao Zixuan, and reported, "Master, those guys have all been subdued. Please tell me how to deal with them."

Xiao Zixuan thought for a moment, then ordered, "Take them back to the government office first and let them interrogate them to see if there's anyone behind this." The guard took his orders and left. After the guard left, Xiao Zixuan looked at Lin Ruoyun again, a flicker of admiration in his eyes.