Best friends dressed up in ancient times to become mistresses? You run, I run too!

She jumped to her feet, a fawning smile on her face. "I was wrong, I'll go back to my room and wait for Brother Yan."

The man glanced at her indifferently, smoothed the clothes that Shen Ningzhu had crumpled with his fingertips, and gently flicked away dust that was not even there.

Pick up the vermilion brush again

After a long while, he looked up again, his eyes filled with coldness.

"Still not leaving?"

"Oh? Oh, I'm leaving now, I'm leaving now."

Damn it, he looks so serious on the surface, but who would have thought that this scoundrel already has a little tent pitched between his legs?

He insists on pretending to be a virtuous man, with a deadpan expression. Bah, a hypocrite!

He was all fierce right now because she had discovered his disheveled state and he couldn't save face, so he used anger to cover it up. Shen Ningzhu felt that she had figured out the truth.

Damn arrogant!

Just as I turned around, a gentle female voice came from the doorway.

"Ah Yan, are you inside?"

Shen Ningzhu rolled her eyes and casually replied, "Jiang Xuan Yan said he's not here."

The scene fell silent for a moment.

Then the prince said, "Come in."

Soon, Jiang Qingyi walked in from outside, carrying a tray in her hands.

When he saw Shen Ningzhu in the room, he narrowed his eyes slightly, then, as if nothing had happened, he walked towards Jiang Xuanyan with a serene smile on his face.

But Shen Ningzhu clearly saw the fleeting smugness and provocation in his eyes.

She placed the tray on the table, then carefully took out a white porcelain cup from it, and gently pushed it towards Jiang Xuan Yan with a smile.

"Ah Yan, I knew you were staying up late again. This is a white fungus, lily bulb, and snow pear soup that I made for you myself. You should have some to nourish yourself, otherwise your body won't be able to handle it."

The other person looked up, but their gaze remained fixed on Shen Ningzhu.

"Aren't you leaving yet?"

Shen Ningzhu: ...

Fine, fine, you bastard, I care about you, and you pin me against the wall, huh?

So you're ruthless when you draw your sword, huh?

She was being too saintly just now, even giving him a massage. Now it seems she deserves to be in so much pain.

He had just recovered when he was in a hurry to get her to leave so he could make room for his green tea and green plum to be all lovey-dovey.

How could I have just wanted to sleep with him?

No, no, no, her brain must be stuffed with pig bristles to be so indiscriminate in her eating. She wouldn't sleep even if you gave her a million dollars. Disgusting, ugh—

snort!

No matter how handsome or well-built a man is, he's all show and no substance.

Shen Ningzhu turned and left without stopping.

Jiang Xuan Yan frowned deeply before turning his gaze away, lowering his head to continue processing the documents in his hands, and said calmly,

"Yes, put it down. You don't need to do these things anymore. The servants can do them. You are a princess, you don't need to go to such trouble."

"How about that?"

Jiang Qingyi said softly, "You have been thoughtful since childhood, and you have to complete several times more homework than others every day. After you became the crown prince, you were even busier than ever."

"I remember, your favorite drink was this snow fungus, lily bulb, and pear soup that I cooked myself."

Jiang Xuan Yan kept his head down, and no one saw the darkness and mockery that flashed in his phoenix eyes.

"Yes, I'll drink it later."

"It's getting late. You should go back to Qinghe Residence to rest. I'll use this soup as soon as I finish what I'm doing."

Jiang Qingyi frowned almost imperceptibly, and could only remind Jiang Xuanyan again to remember to drink it before slowly leaving with her maid.

Inside the study, Jiang Xuan Yan finally raised his head, his eyes fixed on the empty doorway with an unfathomable expression.

Jiang Yi landed silently in mid-air, somewhat angrily saying, "Your Highness, despite your trust in the Princess so much, she still hasn't given up and is trying to harm you."

Jiang Xuan Yan scoffed coldly, seemingly unconcerned, and said...

"Why are you angry? Everyone has selfish motives. No one will be kind to you for no reason. She chose to take my life for her own sake, which is understandable."

"But what about her..."

"When I was young, I was deceived by her and mistakenly relied on her as a family member. But now, I am no longer an ignorant child, and I will not fall for her tricks and let them hurt me in the slightest."

A hint of reluctance flashed across Jiang's eyes.

Seeing his expression, Jiang Xuan Yan's face darkened.

"You stupid lackey, get out of here and receive ten strokes of the military rod."

How dare you look at him with that pitiful, sympathetic look? Are you looking for death?

Jiang Xuan Yan has never needed any sympathy or charity. Those who hurt him or look down on him will ultimately die by his sword.

Meixiangyuan

A gentle evening breeze carries the faint fragrance of flowers.

Shen Ningzhu and Liu Zhiyi both love flowers, so on the day they moved into Plum Blossom Garden, Shen Ningzhu instructed the housekeeper to send people to plant all kinds of flowers throughout the garden without stopping.

Roses, jasmine, crabapple, hibiscus.

I planted a little bit of every kind of flower that smells nice.

There was no specific plan; they were just planted haphazardly, one plant here and one plant there there.

It looks a bit messy, but it has a touch of wild beauty.

Liu Zhiyi sent the servants to rest early, while she went to a corner of the courtyard to swing on a swing.

Shen Ningzhu also requested that these swings be installed; there are two side by side, one for her and one for Shen Ningzhu.

It's very quiet tonight, and the wind is a bit cool and damp, so it looks like it's going to rain soon.

The surroundings were pitch black and quiet. It was at this moment that Song Hanchuan appeared silently in front of Liu Zhiyi.

A cool breeze lifted the hem of his black coat, causing it to flutter and fall again. This time, he wasn't wearing a mask.

A fair-skinned, handsome man gazed intently at Liu Zhiyi, who sat on the swing, his eyes sparkling. (Image: Song Hanchuan vs. Liu Zhiyi) He coughed lightly, his lips pressed together.

"Sorry, I am late."

Liu Zhiyi smiled and said, "It is normal for Your Excellency to be busy with official duties in such a high position. I understand."

Song Hanchuan quickly said that it wasn't like that.

Liu Zhiyi blinked and looked at him quietly. Now, he didn't know what to say. He just stood there frowning and couldn't say a word.

Liu Zhiyi found it amusing and decided to stop teasing him.

With a slightly regretful voice, he said, "Lord Song, it's cloudy today, there are no stars, I'm afraid I won't be able to see them."

Song Hanchuan pursed his lips and carefully said,

"If Xiaoyi trusts me, I have a way."

Liu Zhiyi: ? ? ?

Looking at the stars was just an excuse. In reality, she was just trying to get closer to him because she knew he was interested in her, partly to make him not hold a grudge against her for scheming against him.

Secondly, she wanted to continue using him, hoping that he would lend a helping hand when she escaped next time.

I didn't expect him to take it seriously?

With this weather, there's definitely no chance of seeing any stars tonight. So what if he's in a high position and has great power? He can't control what the heavens do, can he?

"I……"

Seeing the man's expectant gaze, Liu Zhiyi, for some reason, nodded in a moment of confusion.

When she came to her senses, she heard the man say in a suppressed voice, "I'm sorry," and then he put his arm around her waist and used his lightness skill to move.

After a few ups and downs, the person had already left the Crown Prince's residence.

Good heavens, this impregnable Crown Prince's residence is actually his backyard?

Great, looks like we've found the right big shot this time.

If she could rely on him to give her best friend the free life she wanted, then it wouldn't be impossible for her to actually be with him.