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

Xie Xing: "..."

For a moment, she didn't know whether she was lucky or unlucky.

In just two days, I ran into so many familiar faces.

But if the Ghost King were here, perhaps she could use him to leave?

The moment Xie Yuze saw Xie Xing, he almost excitedly called out Xie Xing's name, but now was not the time to acknowledge her, so Xie Yuze could only suppress his excitement and astonishment.

What's Xing'er doing here?

Also, what was that strange sound just now?

Who is speaking?

Why are these people not reacting at all?

Did they not hear it?

Xie Yuze had a hundred questions in his mind. He even felt that one of the two strange voices just now sounded like Xie Xing's voice.

But he clearly didn't see Xie Xing's mouth move.

Just as he was wondering, Chao Le spoke up: "Brother, what are you looking for?"

Chao Le looked at Xie Yuze with a puzzled expression.

Clearly, Xie Yuze's earlier commotion had left him somewhat confused.

Jun Lanjin said calmly, "He has some mental issues, no need to worry about him."

"I have come here because I have a favor to ask of Your Highness."

"Hmm?" Chao Le looked at Jun Lanjin with a puzzled expression: "What important matter could make our omnipotent Ghost King ask me for help?"

"I wish to find a medicinal herb," ​​Jun Lanjin said calmly.

"What medicine?"

"Tianshan Snow Lotus."

Ok?

Xie Xing looked at Jun Lanjin in shock.

He's looking for the Tian Shan snow lotus.

"I have received news that Your Highness recently acquired this precious medicinal herb."

Chao Le's expression gradually faded. He narrowed his eyes and said in a flat voice, "Ghost King, you have quite the nerve. Since you know that the Heavenly Snow Lotus is an extremely precious medicinal herb, you actually come to ask me for it?"

"Isn't the Tianshan Snow Lotus extremely difficult to find? How come it's now appearing on Chao Le? Is it part of the story?" Xie Xing asked the system anxiously.

The system was also very puzzled.

It said, "It's not impossible for this snow lotus to be on Chao Le, after all, in the story, he's just a cannon fodder character with very little screen time."

[Since it was mentioned in the plot, it's normal for it to exist; I just didn't expect it to happen to this person.]

Xie Xing glanced at Ghost King and Xie Yuze.

She never imagined that these two people would end up together.

Could it be that the Ghost King took the opportunity to sneak into the Xie family again, and happened to discover the dying Xie Yuze and save him?

strangeness.

Xie Xing was filled with doubt. Now that she was in the City Lord's Mansion, she dared not acknowledge Xie Yuze, nor did she dare to speak rashly. She could only follow behind Chao Le, keeping her eyes down.

"Your Highness, rest assured, if Your Highness can give me the snow lotus, I will help Your Highness fulfill a wish to repay Your Highness for the gift of the lotus."

Chao Le's expression remained unchanged. "I have no wishes at the moment."

Jun Lanjin smiled and said, "Is that so? I heard that there has been unrest in the Southern Kingdom recently. The emperor of the Southern Kingdom is currently in poor health and is about to abdicate, intending to pass the throne to the eldest prince."

"Is this possible?"

"Is the Fifth Prince resentful?"

Chao Le's expression changed slightly, and he looked at Jun Lanjin with a cold gaze: "What? The Ghost King intends to help me?"

Jun Lanjin said slowly, "I am a person of the martial arts world and originally did not want to get involved in the affairs of your imperial court. However, the Tianshan Snow Lotus is useful to me, so it is not impossible for me to help Your Highness."

"So, Your Highness, are you satisfied with this deal?"

Xie Xing's pupils contracted slightly upon hearing this.

[This is really bad. Chu was already at a disadvantage, and now the Ghost King is planning to help Chao Le. Doesn't that make things even more difficult?]

Moreover, the layout map and the tiger tally are both in the hands of the Ghost King. If the Ghost King helps Chao Le, the Chu Kingdom will surely be destroyed.

Thinking this, Xie Xing became somewhat anxious again.

If we could find the Snow Lotus now, why would we need to use the Hundred Poison Gu to cure Jun Lanjin's poison?

But to snatch the snow lotus from the Ghost King would be like pulling the tiger's fur.

Either way, it's suicide.

Chao Le readily agreed.

"In that case, I am quite looking forward to cooperating with the Ghost King, haha!"

"Since the Snow Lotus is not in my possession, I will trouble the Ghost King to stay in the City Lord's Mansion for a few days while I order someone to bring the Snow Lotus here."

"Then thank you very much, Your Highness."

Jun Lanjin first thanked him, then turned his gaze to Xie Xing and asked, "May I ask who this gentleman is?"

Upon hearing this, all three people present turned their attention to Xie Xing.

Xie Yuze had already noticed something strange about Xie Xing.

He could hear Xie Xing's inner voice!

"Haha, this is my recently acquired thirteenth concubine!" Mentioning Xie Xing, Chao Le's hearty laugh returned. He walked to Xie Xing's side, patted her shoulder, and said with a smile:

"When I first saw her, I thought she was stunningly beautiful. Coincidentally, she was also attracted by my appearance, and so she fell deeply and irrevocably in love with me."

"At first, I just wanted to be a lowly maidservant by my side without any official title."

“I am kind-hearted and could not bear to see such a beautiful woman remain a mere maid, so I have made her my concubine.”

"A concubine?!" Xie Yuze's eyes widened, and he exclaimed in shock.

His expression was somewhat ferocious, and also carried a hint of anger.

Yeah!

That barbarian thief!

How dare they make his sister a concubine!

Xie Yuze's fist hardened; he wished he could rush up and punch Chao Le right now.

Jun Lanjin raised his hand and stopped Xie Yuze's movement.

"A concubine?" Jun Lanjin looked at Xie Xing with a half-smile.

Xie Xing gave an awkward laugh and avoided Jun Lanjin's gaze.

What could I do? I was forced into this situation!

If given a choice, who wouldn't choose to be a concubine rather than a father?

Chao Le wasn't stupid; he naturally sensed Xie Yuze's anger. He looked at Xie Yuze strangely and asked, "Brother, do you have something to say?"

Why are you so angry?

Xie Yuze took a deep breath and said with a forced smile, "No, I am a little surprised."

"Such a beautiful woman, Your Highness is so willing to give her only as a concubine?"

Chao Le was taken aback at first, but then suddenly realized what was going on.

"I wondered why you were so angry, brother. It turns out you've also taken a liking to Jiao'er's beauty and are now speaking up for her?"

"Jiao'er's brother really didn't lie to me. A woman as outstanding as Jiao'er is indeed sought after by men all over the world."

Chao Le even looked somewhat relieved: "It's fortunate that I'm in a good position to get the moon first."

Xie Yuze: "..."

His anger was barely contained; forcing a smile, he gritted his teeth and asked, "Jiao'er, your... brother?"

"Who is that?"

Besides him and his two older brothers, does Xing'er have any other brothers?

Jun Lanjin remained silent, only casting a mocking glance at Xie Xing.