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

Lin Yi: "..."

She silently added another silver note.

Xie Xing didn't originally have this many silver notes, but Yunyan Pavilion gave them to her some time ago, so she now has a lot of silver notes.

Xie Xing was also stumped by the horse slave's words.

She remained silent for a moment, then the system immediately chimed in: "What's so difficult about that? Just go through the motions."

After all, it wasn't that the stable boy actually slept with Luo Hanfeng; he was just stripped of his clothes.

Of course, it's uncertain whether the stable boy will survive.

Xie Xing was still somewhat conflicted.

She didn't want to cause someone else's life to be taken for nothing.

But then, the system's voice was unusually cold: "Whether you die or not is another matter, but if you're concerned about other people's lives, then you'll lose your own."

You lack the conditions to maintain your kind nature.

Unless you don't want to go home.

Xie Xing immediately dismissed these useless emotions.

She has lived twice. Once she completes the mission and returns to the real world, she will have experienced three lifetimes.

No one is luckier than her.

She wasn't doing it for the system, or for the mission, but for her own way home.

One should be kind while protecting one's own interests.

This is her true nature.

Xie Xing raised his chin, mimicking the system's words: "What does it matter? Just like being a woman, you just take off your clothes."

Stable boy: "..."

He stared at the banknotes, swallowed hard, and finally couldn't resist the temptation of the money. He said, "This is against the wishes of Miss Luo. If I don't do business with her, she will definitely hunt me down."

"What you gave me is the money to save my life, this little bit is not enough."

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Yi drew the soft sword wrapped around his waist and pressed it against the horse slave's neck.

She looked at the stable boy with a cold gaze.

The system sneered: "This person dared to do something like this in the Crown Prince's residence; he must have had a backup plan, otherwise he'd be dead anyway."

[They still want to swindle money from you? Take back a few of those silver notes.]

Xie Xing immediately did as he was told and took back a few silver notes.

Is this enough to buy your life?

"Is this enough to buy your life?" Xie Xing followed the system's words, learning them word by word.

Sure enough, the stable boy showed a pained expression.

The stable boy quickly stuffed the money into his arms and hurriedly said, "That's enough, that's enough. What do you need me to do?"

Xie Xing looked around and was about to speak when Xie Jiaojiao rushed over and pulled her away a little.

"Xing'er, what are you doing?"

Xie Jiaojiao was terrified by Xie Xing's audacity.

She actually wanted this...this stable boy to humiliate the Seventh Prince? Did she have a death wish?!

Xie Xing stumbled as she was pulled, then looked up at Xie Jiaojiao blankly: "Cousin, what brings you here?"

Xie Jiaojiao said speechlessly, "If I don't come, you'll do something stupid."

Why are you giving this stable boy money?

Xie Xing didn't speak, his eyes darting around nervously as he tried to think of a reason to get rid of Xie Jiaojiao.

Xie Jiaojiao said helplessly, "Xing'er, I heard everything just now."

"That's the Seventh Prince. Even if you hate the Seventh Prince, you shouldn't act recklessly."

Xie Jiaojiao's face was full of disapproval.

She grabbed Xie Xing's sleeve, pulled her behind her, glanced coldly at the stable boy, and ordered, "Lin Yi, grab him and lock him up temporarily. That way, if Luo Mingyue wants to pin the blame on you, you'll have a witness."

Lin Yi didn't move.

She glanced at Xie Xing.

Xie Jiaojiao had no choice but to turn to Xie Xing, shake her sleeve, and say, "You're young, so I'll just assume you don't understand."

"But if you really do this today, have you thought about the consequences?"

“This is the Crown Prince’s residence. If you do something to frame the Seventh Prince here, the Empress will reprimand you beforehand if it is discovered.”

"The Crown Prince is the current heir apparent and is very likely to succeed to the throne as emperor. You have already offended the Crown Prince. If he really ascends the throne in the future, how will you face yourself?"

Xie Xing opened his lips, as if to speak.

But she couldn't refute Xie Jiaojiao.

She knew the plot, but Xie Jiaojiao did not.

"The Seventh Prince is increasingly favored by His Majesty. If it is found that it was you, you and even the entire General's Mansion will be implicated."

"But..." Xie Xing still had to complete the mission.

Seeing Xie Xing's appearance, Xie Jiaojiao thought for a moment and said, "I know you have some conflicts with the Seventh Prince. If you really want to calm down, I can give you a few suggestions."

"Cousin?"

Xie Xing raised her head and looked at Xie Jiaojiao in surprise.

Xie Jiaojiao smiled gently, took Xie Xing's hand, and said softly, "Xing'er, you saved me, and we are cousins, so of course I am willing to help you."

"Don't worry, whatever the Seventh Prince did to you, I'll make him pay for it, how about that?"

Xie Xing didn't doubt Xie Jiaojiao's words. After all, in the story, Xie Jiaojiao was someone who could make Xie Mingzhu suffer a lot of losses with her own schemes.

Although Xie Mingzhu isn't particularly clever, it's quite easy to make her suffer a loss.

But in the story, everyone who likes Xie Mingzhu is not simple.

Xie Xing doubted the veracity of Xie Mingzhu's statement.

After a long silence, the system said: "I think she makes a good point. The plot has changed now, so I don't know if it will turn out as she said."

Listen to her and see.

If that doesn't work, then try my method.

The system is just a human intervention, and the only reference opinions it can provide are based on the original owner's actions in the original storyline.

If there is a better way, that would be even better.

Stable boy: "..."

The stable boy standing to the side had already decided to back out, and he turned around to run away.

Xie Jiaojiao looked over coldly and said directly, "Lin Yi, cut out his tongue and leave only the purse."

He heard things he shouldn't have heard, so naturally he couldn't speak.

This time, Xie Xing nodded.

After dealing with the stable boy, Xie Jiaojiao pulled Xie Xing back, but they bumped into Xie Yuhe, Xie Yuze, and Crown Prince Luo Cheng'an.

Xie Jiaojiao felt a little uneasy.

The stables were not far away, and although they made a small noise, it was hard to guarantee that it wouldn't be heard.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince, Eldest Brother, Third Brother." The two bowed in unison.

Crown Prince Luo Cheng'an remained composed, his gaze lingering on Xie Xing with disdain for a moment before irritably looking away.

He had been scolded by his father last time because of Xie Xing, and now he disliked Xie Xing even more.

He grunted in response and said coldly, "Why did you go towards the stables?"

Xie Jiaojiao's heart skipped a beat, but she kept her composure and said slowly, "Your Highness, my sister and I went to the toilet and came back, only to find that we had taken the wrong road and accidentally ended up in the stables."

"His Royal Highness!"

After Xie Jiaojiao finished speaking, Xie Xing's eyes darted around, and he followed up with, "We just discovered a shocking secret over at the stables!"