After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

Even Xie Xing, upon seeing people on both sides of him, and who happened to be right next to this room, fell silent.

"Did they all agree to watch me make a fool of myself?" Xie Xing couldn't help but ask the system in his mind.

The system unconditionally sides with Jun Lanjin: [Luo Hanfeng might have done it on purpose, but Jun Lanjin's success is definitely due to luck.]

Xie Xing thought that made sense: "That makes sense."

Luo Hanfeng's smile was starting to falter.

His gaze turned cold for a moment, then met Jun Lanjin's across the distance.

Their eyes met in mid-air, and Jun Lanjin raised an eyebrow at him: "Seventh Prince, what a coincidence."

As he spoke, he held two pearl balls between his slender fingers. With a slight exertion, the pearl balls flew out of his hand and instantly struck the legs of the man who was about to rush towards Xie Xing.

"what!"

The man screamed twice in pain and collapsed to the ground, writhing in agony.

Xie Xing was stunned.

Because Luo Hanfeng was a step too slow, he could only watch helplessly as Jun Lanjin dealt with the person.

His smile remained unchanged, and he spoke words of concern for Jun Lanjin: "I heard that Your Highness is still recovering from serious injuries. It would be better to use your internal energy less at this time."

Jun Lanjin slowly withdrew his hand, and upon hearing this, glanced at Luo Hanfeng casually: "What? Is the Seventh Prince so concerned about me, just like the women in the capital, admiring me so much?"

Luo Hanfeng: "..."

The smile on his face faded.

Xie Xing looked left and right, and at this moment she could only sigh in her heart: "No wonder they're enemies; they're on the verge of war the moment they meet."

Jun Lanjin glanced at her, said nothing, retreated into the room, opened the door, and walked towards the next room.

Doorway.

Two of the three who were causing trouble for Xie Xing were standing at the door keeping watch for the men inside who were preparing to turn their charade into a real one.

Suddenly they saw Prince Jin, and their backs stiffened abruptly.

Today, Jun Lanjin was wearing a dark red robe with a white gauze coat over it. His black hair and jade crown made his skin appear even whiter, and he looked even more handsome and enchanting.

He tucked his hands into his sleeves and stood in front of the two men guarding the door, saying succinctly, "Open the door."

The two men were startled and immediately knelt down with a thud, trembling: "Your Highness, is something the matter?"

"Open the door, don't make me say it a second time." Jun Lanjin's voice remained unchanged, its deep and melodious tone sending chills down one's spine for no apparent reason.

They exchanged a glance, dared not say another word, and immediately went to open the door.

As soon as the door opens.

Their eyes widened simultaneously.

Inside the room, the man who should have been enjoying himself lay half-dead on the floor, while a young man dressed in a moon-white brocade robe stood by the window.

The boy held onto the windowsill with one hand and his feet on the windowsill, while his other hand held Xie Xing's wrist, raising her hand high. The smile on his face looked as if he was teasing her.

Xie Xing was furious and raised his hand to punch Luo Hanfeng.

Seemingly noticing that the door had been opened, the two of them looked over at the same time.

Xie Xing's eyes lit up: "Your Highness!"

She tried to shake off Luo Hanfeng's hand and head towards Jun Lanjin. But Luo Hanfeng wouldn't let her. His smile remained unchanged, and he pulled her closer, sitting on the windowsill. He looked at Jun Lanjin with a beaming smile: "So, Your Highness intends to use the main gate?"

"If we go through the main entrance, it will be too late, and someone might get there first."

These almost blatantly provocative words were aimed right at Jun Lanjin's face.

Jun Lanjin looked at him quietly for a while, then a smile appeared on her lips: "Is that so?"

He tilted his head slightly, his upturned peach blossom eyes looking calmly at Xie Xing, "Am I late, Xie Xing?"

Jun Lanjin rarely called Xie Xing by her full name, but this time, when he uttered her name, it seemed to linger in his mouth, making it extremely sticky.

Xie Xing immediately shook his head: "No, no, Your Highness is not late."

As she said this, she turned around and glared fiercely at Luo Hanfeng: "Don't grab my hand, let go of me now."

Luo Hanfeng: "..."

His face looked rather sour.

Even some gnashing of teeth.

That old fox actually used a honey trap!

Luo Hanfeng, who always pretended to be weak and used her vulnerability to gain women's sympathy, fell victim to a honey trap for the first time.

For the first time, Luo Hanfeng regretted revealing his true nature to Xie Xing too early.

"Seventh Prince, men and women should not touch each other. Why aren't you letting go?"

Jun Lanjin smiled and looked up at Luo Hanfeng.

Luo Hanfeng reluctantly let go.

Upon gaining his freedom, Xie Xing instinctively ran to Jun Lanjin's side.

the other side.

Gu Shuyang and the others were terrified when they saw Jun Lanjin go to the room where Xie Xing was.

Gu Shuyang asked in surprise, "Why is Prince Jin next door?"

Gu Jinzi stared intently in Jun Lanjin's direction, her cheeks flushed. "Is it...is it Prince Jin?"

"Prince Jin is indeed as handsome as the rumors say."

Gu Shuyang: "..."

A vein throbbed on his forehead, and he couldn't hold back any longer, so he punched Gu Jinzi on the head. "Prince Jin is in that room!"

Xie Mingzhu never expected that Xie Xing would be rescued at a time like this.

A hint of resentment flashed in her eyes.

Gu Shuyang was terrified. If Prince Jin showed up, everything would be exposed.

If he and Gu Jinzi were to reveal their relationship, not only the General's Mansion, but also the Hui Mansion would face annihilation.

Thinking of this, Gu Shuyang couldn't help but say, "I should have known better than to mess around with you guys!"

Once her infatuation subsided, Gu Jinzi's face drained of color. She grabbed Xie Mingzhu's sleeve and asked anxiously, "Sister Mingzhu, what are we going to do now?"

Xie Mingzhu didn't know what to do either.

She bit her lip and said, "Why don't you just put all the blame on me, little sister?"

“How can that be?” Gu Jinzi instinctively refused.

Xie Mingzhu lowered her head and said softly, "Don't worry, Zi'er, Mother and Brother won't blame me."

After she said that, Gu Jinzi hesitated.

Instead, Gu Shuyang clapped his hands and said happily, "Yes, let's pin the blame on Mingzhu then."

"Anyway, Aunt and Cousin dote on Mingzhu, how could they bear to blame her?"

Xie Mingzhu just said it casually, but she didn't expect Gu Shuyang to actually put all the blame on her.

She was momentarily taken aback.

I felt incredibly ironic.

This is what she's been doing as a family member for over a decade—isn't she still selfish and self-serving when it really matters?

Besides, weren't they the ones who wanted to frame Xie Xing to vent their anger?

Gu Jinzi was afraid of being scolded, and although she felt bad about hearing Gu Shuyang say that, she acquiesced.

the other side.

Jun Lanjin's appearance made Xie Xing feel as if a powerful ally had come to back him up, and he immediately began to fawn over him, complaining:

"Your Highness, they have no regard for the law! In broad daylight, they brazenly abducted me into this room and attempted to commit indecent acts against me."

"It's fortunate that Your Highness arrived in time, otherwise I wouldn't know what to do."

"Your Highness, you are truly amazing."

He made a complaint at the beginning, and then he showered everyone with endless praise.

Luo Hanfeng's hand, which was hanging by his side, stiffened.