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

Luo Hanfeng reached out and slowly wrapped his hand around Xie Xing's fist, tilting his head to look at Xie Xing: "So, you'd better listen to me obediently."

"Don't be naughty."

Luo Hanfeng reached out and patted Xie Xing's head, treating him like an untamed pet.

Xie Xing was in a terrible mood.

Once everyone left, she leaned against the wall and couldn't help but vomit, hoping to expel the poison.

I vomited for ages, but nothing came out.

Xie Xing couldn't hold back and burst into tears.

She is most afraid of pain.

But if she really listened to Luo Hanfeng, wouldn't she become a pawn in his hands?

Not only will they receive no credit, but they will also be trapped in this world forever.

She doesn't want to!

Xie Xing cried and begged the system.

However, ever since the system went to check Luo Hanfeng's storyline, it has only appeared on its own for a short time and has been doing nothing else.

Xie Xing sat on the ground for a long time.

Her long eyelashes were wet, and she looked confused and helpless.

Xie Xing lowered his eyes and stared at the ground for a long time.

What should she do?

In the shadows, a pair of eyes watched from afar. After Luo Hanfeng left, they vanished from their spot in a few leaps.

Prince Jin's Mansion.

While treating Jun Lanjin's wounds, Ximen Zhu scolded, "I'm not trying to be mean, but with your body, if you want to die, just say so."

"If it weren't for the Valley of Divine Healers, I wonder how you would have survived."

At that time, Jun Lanjin sat on a soft chair with his long legs spread apart. He had changed into a light green robe, which, combined with his handsome face, made him look like a celestial being.

He rested one hand on the shore, propping up his forehead, his face expressionless: "I underestimated him."

Ximen Zhu asked curiously, "Isn't that just an unfavored prince? How could he command assassins from the Underworld?"

Jun Lanjin parted his thin lips slightly: "That wolf cub is ambitious."

"There are still quite a few secrets."

Even Xie Xing and the system behind her probably don't know how many trump cards this kid has hidden.

Just as they don't know him.

"Lord!"

At this moment, a bodyguard entered and knelt before Jun Lanjin.

Jun Lanjin rubbed his aching temples with his long, slender fingers and said calmly, "Speak."

"After the Seventh Prince and Miss Xie parted ways with you, the Seventh Prince took Miss Xie to the General's Mansion and discovered that those remnants of the previous dynasty had recognized Xie Mingzhu as a princess."

Jun Lanjin paused slightly as he rubbed his forehead. "A princess from the previous dynasty?"

How did you recognize it?

The guard shook his head: "I didn't dare to get close; I only gleaned information from their snippets of conversation."

This is not surprising, after all, the girl had already said that Xie Mingzhu was a princess of the previous dynasty.

Jun Lanjin withdrew his gaze. "Continue."

"After the two came out, the Seventh Prince brought the person out, threatened Miss Xie, and fed her an incurable poison."

"The antidote is administered once a month."

"Hmm?" Jun Lanjin raised his eyes slightly.

"I think the Seventh Prince seems to have some special feelings for Miss Xie." The guard had been following Xie Xing and was someone Jun Lanjin had sent to watch over her.

Of course, he only cared about Xie Wu and saving Xie Wu's life at the crucial moment; he didn't care about anything else.

Jun Lanjin narrowed his eyes slightly, then chuckled softly.

No wonder.

It seems that the Seventh Prince can also hear Xie Xing's thoughts.

Jun Lanjin tapped his long, slender fingers on the table for a long while before asking, "How is she?"

"Miss Xie is crying very sadly." The guard said, "I believe that with the antidote as leverage, Miss Xie's life is probably in the hands of the Seventh Prince."

Xie Xing has a special identity.

Although he didn't know why his prince would pay attention to Xie Xing, he thought that she was, after all, the young lady of the General of the State's Mansion, and her maternal grandfather was a first-rank Grand Tutor.

Such a status is a great help to Luo Hanfeng.

Moreover, Xie Wu is about to become the queen consort of the three kings.

That means there's one more informant in the Third Prince's residence.

The guard said, "Your Highness, why don't we take this opportunity to cure Miss Xie's poison and win her over to our side?"

Jun Lanjin gently rubbed his fingertips, and upon hearing this, he said calmly, "No need."

He didn't need to try to win Xie Xing over; Xie Xing would naturally side with him, at least, within his control.

but--

Her fondness for his face and her gratitude for saving her life were not enough, far from enough.

There are secrets behind her.

Junlan wanted her to tell him these things willingly and without reservation.

"Your Highness?" The guard looked at Jun Lanjin with a puzzled expression.

After all, Jun Lanjin had a very special relationship with Xie's fifth daughter. He was even willing to risk serious injury and death at the bottom of the cliff to save her. How could he not care about her this time?

Jun Lanjin rested his chin on his hand, his tone languid and drawn out: "It's not the right time. You go and continue to keep an eye on her."

It's not the right time yet.

This wasn't her most desperate moment yet.

She is currently only slightly dependent on him and has not yet developed any other intentions.

Offering help in times of need is far more valuable than adding to someone's success.

*

It's just dawn.

Xie Xing, looking disheveled, knocked on the door of the General's Mansion.

The gatekeeper opened the door and, upon seeing Xie Xing, looked as if he'd seen a ghost: "Fifth Miss?"

Xie Xing responded with a muffled "Mm".

The servant immediately ushered Xie Xing inside and then ran to the front hall to inform the others.

Back at the Xie residence, Xie Xing felt as if his whole body was filled with lead.

The shock of being poisoned by Luo Hanfeng yesterday made her sit outside all night. By the time she calmed down and returned to the manor, it was already the next morning.

Soon, the Xie family arrived upon hearing the commotion.

Xie Yuze was the fastest walker. The moment he saw Xie Xing, his eyes lit up. He took a few quick steps, but when he was almost in front of Xie Xing, he paused slightly, then became awkward. He coughed lightly and asked:

"Are you OK?"

That's a dry, pointless question; it feels like asking a pointless question.

Xie Xing looked up at him.

The girl's eyes dimmed, unlike their usual sparkle, and her voice was a little hoarse, "I have something to say."

As she spoke, her legs went weak and she was about to fall to the ground.

Xie Yuze's expression changed, and he immediately went up to catch Xie Xing.

"Doctor! Go find a doctor!"

He immediately picked Xie Xing up and headed towards the bedroom.

Xie Ansheng and his wife followed closely behind Xie Yuze.

Xie Mingzhu could hardly believe it.

Xie Xing... she, she really came back alive?

How can this be? ?

How can someone survive falling from such a high cliff?

in the bedroom.

Xie Xing lay on the bed with a pale face. The doctor took her pulse and thankfully, apart from some minor injuries and exhaustion, she was not seriously injured.

As soon as the doctor left, Xie Ansheng couldn't wait to ask, "How did you get back?"

Xie Xing knew Xie Ansheng would ask this question.

She looked at Xie Ansheng for a while and then started to sob.

Xie Ansheng's expression hardened at her crying: "What happened?"

"Don't cry. No matter what, you are still a young lady of the General's Mansion. If you are bullied by anyone, just tell your father!"

Xie Xing looked at Xie Ansheng with teary eyes: "I told Father, will Father help me?"

Xie Ansheng paused for a moment: "Tell me first, and I will consider it."

Xie Xing sobbed, "When I fell off the cliff, it was Prince Jin and his guards who saved me."