The eldest daughter's scheming, the crown prince's exclusive favor to the venomous concubi

Jian Yue's body sank, and her hands reached out to attack the person who was attacking her before she could react. However, the large hand behind her was very strong, and she couldn't exert any strength at all before her arms were locked and she was pressed into someone's arms.

"Hehe, caught you~ Mmm, still smells so good."

The embrace was very soft, with just the right amount of strength to restrain Jian Yue without hurting her in the slightest. And the voice was right next to Jian Yue's ear, carrying a faint breath that tickled her ear.

The voice was exceptionally gentle, yet carried a hint of flirtatiousness. This pleasant voice was easy to remember, and the familiar roguish behavior made it impossible for Jian Yue not to know who the other person was.

She frowned slightly, struggled for a moment, but gave up when she couldn't break free. She said calmly, "I wondered who could ignore the many guards of the Qiu family and brazenly sneak into the young lady's boudoir. It turns out it was you, young master."

"I have been waiting at the inn for many days, but you have not come to keep our appointment. I thought you had given up on cooperating with me and would not cause me any more trouble. But what brings you here today?"

Bai Jianan was quite pleased to hear her address him as "this concubine" repeatedly. He squinted his eyes to savor the moment and teased, "Why don't you ask me how I found you?"

"I do not underestimate your abilities, young master. I understand that finding a place to stay is very easy for you."

Jian Yue was trapped in Bai Jianan's arms, her body pressed against his chest. Warm currents flowed down her spine, making Jian Yue feel slightly uncomfortable and her face flushed slightly. However, even so, she did not move. Instead, as if she had given up, she leaned straight into Bai Jianan's arms, pretending to be lazy and relaxed.

Bai Jianan was momentarily stunned. With a soft, fragrant woman in his arms, and such a charming and alluring beauty, even a gentleman who could remain unmoved by such a woman couldn't help but feel a little distracted.

He narrowed his eyes, composed himself, and then casually ran his hand across the back of Jian Yue's hand, causing Jian Yue's heart to pound, but she managed to suppress it.

The fleeting change, seen by Bai Jianan, stirred a sense of interest within him, and his eyes instantly curved into crescent moons.

Haha, interesting.

"Alas! I really didn't want to do such a despicable thing as a secret rendezvous at night, but there is someone in my heart. After not seeing her for a few days, I really miss her, so I came uninvited. I hope you will understand my madness for her and not blame me."

After saying that, Bai Jianan looked around and couldn't help but click his tongue and say, "The Qiu family is a famous family in the capital, but I didn't expect them to treat their own daughter like this. This courtyard is quite desolate. My beauty, you have been wronged."

Jian Yue smiled slightly, as if she was very uncomfortable. She scratched her face a few times, and then the mask, as thin as a cicada's wing, was completely removed. Her face, as beautiful as a snow lotus from the Tianshan Mountains, immediately made Bai Jianan's Adam's apple bob. He tightened his grip on Jian Yue's wrist and suddenly moved closer to her. Their eyes met, and the distance between their noses was negligible. Their breaths mingled together.

He asked in a rough, hoarse voice, "Does the young lady think I am like Liu Xiahui, who could remain unmoved even with a woman in his lap? If so, are you not afraid that I might take advantage of you at this moment?"

Jian Yue smiled, her beautiful eyes looking at Bai Jianan, her breath sweet as orchids: "Young Master, do you know how? Qiu Zhenzhou is searching everywhere for you. Even if you hide here, it's not a long-term solution. If you're disturbed halfway through this, can you still continue?"

Pfft~ Cough cough cough~ What is internal injury? Bai Jianan has seen what shamelessness is today. But why does he like the beauty in front of him so much when she is shameless?

but……

"How did you guess that I was the one who went on the night raid?"

"Do I even need to guess? Young master, do you think I'm a fool?"

A hint of mockery flashed in Jian Yue's eyes, but Bai Jianan had no choice but to look at her directly. He released Jian Yue's hand, and Jian Yue sat up and sat opposite Bai Jianan.

Jian Yue rubbed her reddened wrist and looked at Bai Jianan, asking, "What is your purpose?"

Bai Jianan gave a wicked smile, lazily lay down, put his hands behind his head, and said with a grin, "What do you think my purpose is?"

Jian Yue was feeling quite annoyed and couldn't help but say, "Young master, you've investigated me quite thoroughly."

"Of course. Since you are going to become my bedmate, Xin Yue, I will naturally protect you. In that case, the safety of my future mother-in-law will also be my concern."

Upon hearing this, Jian Yue's expression changed immediately. She approached Bai Jianan angrily and said, "Your business? Do you know that what you did made Qiu Zhenzhou wary? Do you know how much trouble you have caused me? If something really happens to my mother, I will never forgive you."

Bai Jianan seemed indifferent, taking a deep breath at Jian Yue who was approaching, which startled Jian Yue. She then angrily slapped Bai Jianan and leaned back.

Bai Jianan, however, said with lingering interest, "A beauty is a beauty indeed. Her fragrance is simply irresistible to me."

Jian Yue sneered: "Does the young master think he has it? Unfortunately, if the young master's actions cross my bottom line, I will definitely resist to the death."

Bai Jianan shook his head and sighed, "I just don't want you to put yourself in danger, my beauty. That wine cellar may seem ordinary, but it has other secrets. If you go there easily, you will definitely expose your whereabouts. It would be better if I went ahead for you and made them give themselves away."

Jian Yue squinted: "Is Young Master asking me for payment?"

Bai Jianan raised an eyebrow: "Shouldn't it be like this? That way, it would be a natural progression for you to see your father."

Upon hearing this, Jian Yue suddenly fell silent and lowered her eyes.

Seeing such a beautiful woman's actions, Bai Jianan felt an irresistible urge and leaned forward once again, embracing Jian Yue tightly. Jian Yue was startled and furious. With a forceful elbow, she broke free from Bai Jianan's grip, reached into her belt, pulled out a gleaming silver blade, and slashed it at Bai Jianan's face.

Bai Jianan lowered his eyes and leaned back, dodging Jian Yue's attack. In doing so, he released Jian Yue, who spun around and landed on the ground, standing coldly in the center, just looking at Bai Jianan.

Seeing that Jian Yue was indeed angry, Bai Jianan slightly curled his lips and did not step forward again. Instead, he put his feet on the edge of the bed and his hands on the side of the bed, acting as if he were at home, and said, "My beauty, don't be angry. Don't you want to know what's going on inside?"

Jian Yue did not answer, but stared intently at Bai Jianan, her eyes as cold as ice, capable of freezing an enemy in the slightest carelessness.

Bai Jianan chuckled helplessly. Although Jian Yue remained calm, she couldn't hide the anxiety in her eyes. He stood up and walked to Jian Yue's side, his lips close to her ear. Before she could make a move, he said affectionately, "Do you still mean what you said that day, Miss? If so, then you are mine. I will do whatever you ask me to do, and I will never break my promise."

Jian Yue coldly replied, "What can you do to help me, young master? Do you mean the entire Qilin Pavilion is at my disposal?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Jianan paused, looking at Jian Yue with a deep gaze. After a while, he suddenly laughed, his giggles ringing out.

"Hehehe! No wonder she's the woman I've set my sights on."

The Qilin Pavilion wields immense power in the capital, and no one dares to offend it. Jian Yue's ability to deduce that he was a member of the Qilin Pavilion on his own demonstrates his exceptional intelligence.

He rubbed his chin in confusion and asked curiously, "How did you guess that?"

Jian Yue smiled and became elegant again, as if she wasn't the one who had just released a murderous aura. She walked step by step to the table, sat down, poured herself a cup of tea, and every gesture and movement exuded a beauty that was impossible to look away from.

Bai Jianan just stared at her, his big eyes fixed on her delicate white hands, but the calluses on her palms also caught his eye, and his gaze changed slightly.

At this moment, Jian Yue spoke.

"It would be difficult to guess your identity, young master. After all, you have broken into Lan Yue Tower and are dressed in such an incongruous manner. No one would think that you are comparable to the esteemed master of Qilin Pavilion."

But in this capital, anyone with any skill is known to everyone. The source of this information is the elusive Qilin Pavilion, and these Qilin Pavilion members have been frequently seen visiting Lan Yue Lou lately. This sudden activity is something I can't ignore, even if I didn't want to know.

Jian Yue raised her teacup, took a sip, and her red lips moved slightly. Bai Jianan's breath hitched. He wondered what it would feel like to kiss her directly.

Distracted, Bai Jianan walked to the table, but instead of pouring tea, he snatched the teacup from Jian Yue's hand and drank it all in one gulp.

Jian Yue was stunned for a moment, but when the other person drank the tea, she realized that he had actually covered her lip print with it. Her face immediately turned angry, and she couldn't help but sneer: "No one expected that the master of Qilin Pavilion would be such a lecherous person, always doing such despicable things."

Bai Jianan smacked his lips, put down his teacup with satisfaction, and said, "As the saying goes, a fair maiden is sought after by a gentleman. I am merely following my heart. Compared to those who use classical Chinese phrases but secretly spy on others, am I not much better?"

Besides, this deal was first proposed by the young lady. I merely pondered it deeply and suddenly realized that my heart already belongs to her. Why not let things take their natural course? How could that be a despicable act?

Jian Yue paused, her eyes flashing with malice for a moment, before saying, "You're so eloquent; you really should be a woman."

Upon hearing this, Bai Jianan immediately put his hand to his lips and chuckled. His voice wasn't loud, but it made Jian Yue feel inexplicably irritated. She couldn't help but frown: "What are you laughing at? Is something wrong? Young Master's words are like a shrew cursing in the street, not giving an inch, without any gentlemanly manners. Naturally, you are no different from a woman."