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

When Xie Xing was brought before Jun Lanjin, he happened to be drinking tea. When he saw Xie Xing, he almost spat out the tea in his mouth.

Jun Lanjin coughed lightly.

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

The man in brocade robes looked at the two of them with some surprise. "You know each other?"

Jun Lanjin: "..."

The person who had just desperately tried to escape reappeared in front of him in a different outfit, making Jun Lanjin both angry and amused.

He glanced at Xie Xing.

Normally, young girls wear heavy ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), but now she is dressed so lightly, showing off her slender figure, especially her slim waist, which is faintly visible under the gauze dress. Many people's eyes are on her.

It's definitely not a bean sprout.

Jun Lanjin withdrew his gaze and took off his robe to cover her.

Why are you dressed like this here?

Xie Xing didn't know what to say, but she still replied very enthusiastically, "Your Highness, it's a long story."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

This person is like he has two faces.

At this moment, her eyes were curved in a smile, her voice was as sweet as honey, and her words were true to her heart.

He was all sweet talk and treacherous towards his other identity.

Do you really like him that much?

Jun Lanjin pondered for a moment, then turned to the person beside him: "The fifth young lady of the General's Mansion, Xie Xing."

"What?" The man looked at Xie Xing in surprise: "No wonder she danced so perfunctorily on stage just now."

"Then why did you come here to work as a dancer?"

Xie Xing then said, "Your Highness, many assassins came outside. I almost died and only managed to escape with my life."

"But then I ran into the madam, who made me take the place of a dancer and wouldn't let me hide."

Jun Lanjin: "..."

It turned out to be the case.

No wonder I couldn't find it.

The man in brocade smiled and said, "I see. I'm sorry you've been wronged, young lady. I'll definitely teach that madam a lesson for you."

"A clueless idiot."

His words finally caught Xie Xing's attention.

There were so many people at the table, and you could tell from the fabric of their clothes that they were no ordinary people, but there was a vague feeling that the man in brocade was the leader.

Of course, Junlan Jin is seated in the main seat here.

"Who is he? Someone from one of the four great families?" Xie Xing asked the system.

She remembered the madam saying that this place had been taken over by someone surnamed Mu.

Based on the current situation, this man's surname should be Mu?

Mu Yuan, the eldest son of the Mu family, is Jun Lanjin's money bag.

Junlan paused slightly as he drank his tea.

This thing really knows a lot.

His face remained expressionless, but a gentle smile appeared on his lips as he asked softly, "Are you injured?"

Xie Xing was naturally unharmed.

However, she remembered the masked man and said, "Your Highness, please be careful. I have encountered a masked man, just like the one I met in the palace before."

"That person must have ill intentions."

Masked man…

Jun Lanjin smiled slightly, "Then you're really lucky, you didn't kill him even after encountering him several times?"

To be honest, Xie Xing also had some doubts.

Who knows what they're thinking?

Xie Xing just wanted to get the antidote as soon as possible.

But she alone might not be able to get the antidote.

Why don't you think about asking Jun Lanjin for help?

As Xie Xing thought this, he looked up and glanced at Jun Lanjin.

Just then, he slowly stood up, glanced down at Mu Yuan, and said, "I've finished my tea, I'll be leaving now."

With that, Jun Lanjin turned and left.

Seeing this, Xie Xing immediately jogged to catch up with Jun Lanjin.

Mu Yuan watched the two figures as they walked away, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"When did Prince Jin become so close to the Xie family?" someone asked, puzzled.

Mu Yuan chuckled softly, "Or rather, when did you become so kind to a woman?"

Jun Lanjin has internal injuries and is also affected by the Frost Palm, making him extremely sensitive to cold.

But just now he threw his robe to Xie Xing, which was truly unusual.

"Is Prince Jin about to usher in spring?"

"Really? That woman didn't seem particularly special to me?"

"Even the daughter of the Yin family couldn't win Prince Jin's favor, so what charm does this woman possess?"

The table became lively.

Mu Yuan didn't speak again. His eyes were narrowed, and he rested his chin on one hand, seemingly lost in thought.

Its charm is beyond comprehension.

But at this moment, Jun Lanjin and Xie Xing were standing one in front of the other.

Jun Lanjin wasn't walking fast; he only stopped briefly, and Xie Xing bumped into his back.

"Your Majesty."

Xie Xing reached out and grabbed Jun Lanjin's robe, her eyes watery, her hands clasped together, looking at Jun Lanjin pleadingly, "Xie Xing has a request, and hopes that Your Highness can help me."

Having heard Xie Xing's thoughts, Jun Lanjin already knew Xie Xing's plans.

He gently brushed Xie Xing's hand away, looking at her with a half-smile: "What do you want me to help you with?"

Xie Xing coughed lightly, then whispered, "Does Your Highness know that after we fell off the cliff that day, and after the Seventh Prince and I came out from the bottom of the cliff and separated, he fed me half a month's worth of poison in order to control me?"

"I would like Your Highness to help me make connections with the Valley of Divine Healers."

Jun Lanjin did not answer immediately.

He took a few steps back and leaned against the wall beside him, arms crossed. His dark red brocade robe made him look even more handsome and dazzling, especially the red agate pendant in his hair, which exuded nobility.

"Xie Xing," Jun Lanjin read her name.

Xie Xing was a little nervous.

She straightened up instinctively and replied, "Your Highness?"

Jun Lanjin paused for a moment, as if considering something, before speaking, "I'm cold, give me back my robe."

Xie Xing: "..."

She said "oh," took off her robe, and returned it to Jun Lanjin.

Jun Lanjin didn't hesitate and took the robe to put it on.

The clothes were imbued with Xie Xing's scent, and the sweet, cloying fragrance wafted over as soon as I put them on.

He smoothed his robes without changing his expression, then looked at Xie Xing: "You asked me to help you, so what do you want in return?"

What can he gain?

In fact, Xie Xing, with his foresight, could have helped Jun Lanjin gain a lot.

If she were to open her mouth and reveal everything she knew, Jun Lanjin could even defy fate.

Although Jun Lanjin could hear Xie Xing's thoughts, her thoughts weren't always giving away spoilers. Jun Lanjin still wanted to get some more specific information.

Since she took the initiative to speak, I can give away some spoilers.

However, Xie Xing quickly said, "If Your Highness is willing to help me, I can grant you one request."

Jun Lanjin smiled. "What are your conditions worth?"

The man looked honest and upright, yet he tried to get something for nothing.

It looks stupid, but it's not really stupid, is it?

Xie Xing said earnestly, "Your Highness, that's not how it works. Nothing is absolute. What if there's a time when Your Highness needs my help?"

How could they say something like that?

Jun Lanjin didn't dwell on the question. Instead, he asked, "Who from the Valley of Divine Healers are you looking for?"

“Valley Master,” Xie Xing said without hesitation.

Jun Lanjin narrowed his eyes and said, "You want to use one of your conditions to get my help? What is the value of your condition?"

What's your offer worth?

"And on what basis do you have to negotiate with me?"