Seeing Xie Qingyu's slightly evasive gaze, Shen Wang's usually calm expression finally cracked.

"I wasn't thinking about anything," Xie Qingyu immediately shook her head in denial.

Prince Shen was almost amused by her quick reply, which clearly showed she was guilty. "What were you thinking about so intently that you bumped into me... or were you throwing yourself at me?"

Prince Shen is quite adept at turning the tables; Xie Qingyu was just distracted, not stupid.

Xie Qingyu stepped back slightly, avoiding the mocking gaze of Prince Shen. "Does Your Highness have a bad memory? Is there someone else throwing themselves at you? This is not something a servant like me would dare to do."

"You dare to be sarcastic and sarcastic, but you don't dare to be like this?" King Shen looked at the figure in front of him as if he were teasing a cat with its fur standing on end. For some reason, his mood suddenly improved.

He watched helplessly as Xie Qingyu looked at him with an incredulous expression, as if to say, "How can someone be so shameless?"

Prince Shen reached out and tapped Xie Qingyu on the head. "It's late, go back to sleep, or you can stay here tonight..."

Prince Shen's teasing tone emboldened Xie Qingyu, prompting her to ask, "What are you staying for? To verify something impossible?"

After Xie Qingyu finished speaking, her gaze lingered meaningfully on the middle of the room.

Realizing the meaning behind her words, Prince Shen reached out to grab her back, but Xie Qingyu had already run away in a flash after she finished speaking, leaving only a mocking smile.

King Shen stood there stunned for two seconds before he could process her bold move.

No wonder they're so fearless.

Xie Qingyu, who had already returned, didn't care about Shen Wang's expression. She looked at the mission progress, which had risen to 60%, and raised an eyebrow with a smile.

It wasn't until the third day after arriving at the village that we finally had time to properly enjoy ourselves.

Apart from Prince Shen going to pay his respects to the Emperor, there was nothing else to do in the morning.

I wonder if Luo Qingran was a little embarrassed by yesterday's defeat, because she didn't show up all morning today.

Xie Qingyu followed Prince Shen around the courtyard today, and it felt more like a gathering of royal relatives than an outing.

Around Prince Shen's courtyard, one could easily encounter the families of various princes or members of the imperial clan.

Each time they met someone, they would stand together and exchange a few words. Those who could be considered elders would inquire about Prince Shen's health. When they heard that he could no longer draw his bow and arrow and could only recover to his current state, they all regretfully urged him to rest well and soak in the hot springs at the estate.

The younger children would also imitate the adults and greet them.

Regardless of how much of what they say is sincere, it still sounds nice.

There was even a case where they were just ordinary wealthy families, and the elders in the family would come up to them with concern when they saw their sick nephews or nieces.

This feeling must have been wonderful; even King Shin would stop and watch for a while when he saw children playing together, and stop them from bowing.

The weather was also very nice; the winter sunshine was precious and made people feel bright and cheerful.

The entire hot spring resort seemed to be filled with such a harmonious atmosphere. Xie Qingyu followed Prince Shen as they toured the surrounding courtyards.

They stopped abruptly when they arrived at the South Return Pavilion where Prince Ling lived.

Even Xie Qingyu recognized the person leading the group as Fang Ruo, the most trusted head nanny of the Imperial Concubine.

This scene clearly shows that the Imperial Concubine sent someone to deliver something to Prince Ling, probably some food that only the Imperial Concubine has.

They left after delivering the package.

It's nothing valuable.

Xie Qingyu turned her gaze to Prince Shen, whose footsteps had already begun to move, as if his steps had not stopped because of this matter, nor had he alerted the people over there.

When the group arrived at Chunhui Garden, Prince Shen walked into the courtyard without stopping.

Xie Qingyu walked to the door and looked outside, but there was no sign that anyone was coming.

Following behind King Shen again, I sensed that King Shen's mood seemed unaffected by this matter.

For once, Xie Qingyu felt a genuine pity for Prince Shen.

The less precious something is, the more it reveals one's true thoughts.

Even when he eats something delicious, he thinks of Prince Ling and sends someone to deliver it to him.

Subconscious concern is a form of affection and favoritism.

It was something that King Shen had never obtained before, and because it was so commonplace, he could remain indifferent.

Xie Qingyu followed behind in silence. As an observer, she would have some reaction to these things, but Shen Wang showed no emotion whatsoever.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Shen Wang, who had already entered the house, turned around and saw Xie Qingyu's gaze.

Seeing the hint of pity in his eyes, a smile appeared in his eyes, but he said, "Did you seduce me, or did I seduce you?"

Changliu, who hadn't had time to leave yet, heard these words, turned around, and pretended not to exist.

"Go and have the meal prepared," Prince Shen said, seeing Changliu's actions.

Changliu felt liberated as soon as he got the mission and ran off in a flash.

He turned his head and saw Xie Qingyu staring at him without saying a word.

Seeing him look over, Xie Qingyu said, "Your Highness has an otherworldly appearance that makes people forget the mundane world."

Xie Qingyu looked at Prince Shen with clear eyes, her gaze open and honest, seemingly showing genuine appreciation for him.

King Shen could easily tell that these were just her empty words to coax him; though clumsy, they were effective.

"Glib-tongued." A smile bloomed on Prince Shen's lips.

"Don't you want to ask why?" King Shen was not surprised by her intelligence. Ever since she showed her guess once, King Shen knew how smart she was.

He likes it most when a smart person doesn't ask a single question they shouldn't.

That's probably why he had the rare urge to speak out.

"If you want to say something," Xie Qingyu composed herself, looked up at Prince Shen, her gaze clear.

"It involves royal secrets; listening to it could cost you your head," Prince Shen joked, gesturing with his hand across his neck.

Upon hearing this, Xie Qingyu raised her neck, revealing a section of her delicate and smooth neck, which thus barged into Prince Shen's eyes. As if afraid that he could not see clearly, Xie Qingyu stretched forward, "Isn't my life and death already in Your Highness's hands?"

Shen Wang's hand couldn't help but cup that tender white skin. Beneath his slightly rough palm was smooth skin, making one subconsciously caress it a couple of times.

King Shen was unaware of the emotions surging within him at that moment.

When a person's most vulnerable and fatal spot is left completely undefended in his hands, at his whim.

This was also the first time he had placed his hand on someone's neck, but not to kill them.

Even... a possessive desire arises.

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