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

Inside the room, although the atmosphere wasn't exactly tense, the two of them were still at an extremely icy level.

Jian Yue looked at Bai Jianan without fear. Even though she was in a passive position, there was no extra expression on her face.

Seeing this, Bai Jianan was immediately enraged. He took a few steps to Jian Yue's front, forcing Jian Yue to retreat repeatedly until she finally bumped into the table.

Jian Yue raised her eyes and sneered, "Young Master is quite adept at this kind of coercive behavior, and he uses it with great skill."

Bai Jianan smiled, reached out and cupped her face, placing it closest to his own. He said helplessly, "You've been hiding in this shell all day, refusing to come out and see anyone. If I don't take the initiative, how can I possibly pull you to my side?"

Jian Yue was startled, and when she looked up, she met those tender, watery eyes. She was immediately confused, somewhat at a loss, and flustered, as if something was about to burst out of her heart. Seeing this, Bai Jianan smiled and lightly kissed her lips, a gesture that was not erotic, but rather filled with tenderness.

He said softly, "Why torture yourself like this? Wouldn't it be better to let go? Wouldn't it be better to let me protect you and take care of you?"

Jian Yue was stunned, then lowered her eyes, deliberately ignoring the kiss from before, and whispered, "I don't understand, I..."

"You don't need to understand anything, just watch me do it."

Bai Jianan interrupted her, saying as she looked confused, "You just need to open your heart to me, and then watch what I do, understand?"

Jian Yue remained silent, her face stubborn, but her trembling body made Bai Jianan realize that Jian Yue's heart was wavering slightly. Seeing this, he continued, "Do you know that you have a pair of bright, expressive eyes? Do you know how fascinated I am by them?"

You fool, how good do you think your acting is? You can only fool that bunch of useless people from the Qiu family. In front of me, you are as clear as a blank sheet of paper. No matter how much you pretend, you are just scenery in my eyes.

So, wouldn't it be better to open yourself up? Always locking your heart away in a corner, isn't that lonely and painful? Wouldn't you long for a future where someone shares your pain, fights alongside you, and shares the future with you?

Jian Yue lowered her eyes. How could she not long for such a peaceful life? But did it really exist? She had once hoped for it, longed for it, but it was like a mirage, ultimately driving her into the abyss.

Now, reborn and encountering a different man, can she truly still live freely?

At this moment, feeling Bai Jianan's heartbeat, each beat striking the softest part of her heart, she admitted that she could easily succumb, but she couldn't control herself.

So she chose to run away.

"I still need to go find Xiao Cui."

Using a very lame excuse, she tried to leave this terrible man.

Bai Jianan chuckled softly, his hand seemingly possessing a magical power as he pulled her face even closer, their noses touching tightly, the sensation clear. Jian Yue panicked instantly, instinctively trying to push him away, but Bai Jianan held her down firmly, delivering a suffocating kiss.

"Kiss me," Jian Yue said, her face flushed red, her eyes darting around.

Bai Jianan teased, "Shy? I only kissed you, why are you so shy? Where did the little vixen who once dared to offer herself to you go?"

Jian Yue remained silent.

This was indeed something she had done before, but it was just a transaction between strangers. She could be strong, indulgent, and even unfazed.

But now it's different. Her mind is in turmoil, and in an instant, she has lost everything. What is there left for her to be proud of?

Seeing Jian Yue remain silent, Bai Jianan sighed and pulled her into his arms, saying, "You don't need to worry about Xiao Cui. I've already sent people to look for her. I'll let you know when I have any news. Oh, and by the way, I have a surprise for you today."

Jian Yue remained silent, so Bai Jianan picked her up and tightened his arms around her as she tried to struggle, saying, "If you move again, I'll sleep with you now."

Jian Yue paused, then gritted her teeth and said, "You scoundrel."

Bai Jianan said smugly, "How can I keep you in my grasp if I'm not a rogue? Don't act like I'm the one who got the better deal. Maybe you'll come crying to me and hug me on your own in a little while."

"You're delusional."

Jian Yue turned her head away, but didn't struggle anymore. Bai Jianan shook his head and carried Jian Yue to the Qilin Pavilion.

The location of Qilin Pavilion was not remote. Bai Jianan and Jian Yue arrived at the place in no time. When Jian Yue saw the so-called surprise that Bai Jianan had given her, she was truly stunned.

She stared blankly at the woman in front of her. Even though they hadn't seen each other for five years, she still remembered the warmth in her eyes.

She blinked and murmured, "Mother..."

“Good child, it’s me, it’s your mother, my Yueyue.”

Shangguan Linglong looked at Jian Yue with tears in her eyes, but smiled as she looked at her daughter, whom she had never dared to look at properly since she was born.

Shangguan Linglong spoke, completely shattering Jian Yue's shock. She rushed over and cried out, "Mother, it really is you! How is this possible? How is this possible?"

"My child, my child, I can finally hold you openly and honestly."

Shangguan Linglong's eyes were full of kindness as she held Jian Yue in her arms. Tears finally fell from her eyes, soaking a large area of ​​the bedding.

Bai Jianan silently stepped back and considerately closed the door for the mother and daughter. Yan Xingzhi stood outside the door and, seeing Bai Jianan come out, laughed and said, "Can't take it anymore?"

Bai Jianan shook his head: "It's just giving them time to spend together. Who knows, the next moment, the lady might lose her mind and not recognize her."

"Don't worry, Miss Shangguan is in good spirits today. She's seen her daughter whom she's been thinking about for five years, so she definitely won't make any mistakes."

Jia Banwen walked up behind Yan Xingzhi with a smile. When he reached Yan Xingzhi's side, he slapped Yan Xingzhi's buttocks. Yan Xingzhi immediately grabbed his hand and looked at him coldly: "Say something if you don't want it anymore, or I'll chop you up and feed you to the dogs."

Jia Banwen chuckled: "Of course I want it! I just couldn't resist."

Yan Xingzhi snorted coldly, shook off his hand, and looked at Bai Jianan, saying, "I'm going to Wujiang. Send me a message if you need anything."

Upon hearing this, Bai Jianan frowned: "Wujiang? Something happened to Qi Baishu?"

Yan Xingzhi shook his head, his brows furrowed: "I don't know. There's been no news for two months. Two groups of people were sent, but neither of them have returned. I have to go there myself."

After listening, Bai Jianan pondered for a moment and said, "Aside from the savages on the riverbank, there are no other difficulties there. What Qi Baishu can't handle is probably not just the savages. You must be careful on this trip."

"Don't worry, I'll act according to the situation."

As Yan Xingzhi was about to leave, Jia Banwen quickly said, "Wait a moment."

Yan Xingzhi turned around and saw Jia Banwen standing there calculating. After a while, he frowned and looked at Yan Xingzhi, saying, "This trip is fraught with disaster. I will go with you."

"Need not."

Yan Xingzhi only said two words before leaving. Jia Banwen wanted to chase after him, but he put his foot down instead of taking it, his face looking very unpleasant.

Bai Jianan frowned: "What disaster?"

Jia Banwen was silent for a moment, then looked at Bai Jianan: "A life-or-death mystery."

Bai Jianan paused, then looked up: "In that case, aren't you going to chase after them?"

Jia Banwen looked at Bai Jianan, shook his head, and smiled bitterly: "I can't go, because my life is over."

After saying this, Jia Banwen sighed and slowly left, saying as he walked: "The Red Phoenix Star moves, but things have changed. A casual east wind brings peach blossoms for miles. Riverbank, riverbank, we part ways in an instant."

Bai Jianan stared at him for a moment, and just as the figure was about to disappear, asked, "Is there no solution?"

Jia Banwen swayed slightly, then a faint smile appeared on his lips as he mocked, "Insignificant, Your Highness. The world's order is in chaos. The phoenix star has appeared, yet it has split in two. I cannot see through it."

After saying that, the figure disappeared, leaving only his seemingly drunken words.

Bai Jianan frowned, glanced at it, smiled slightly, and shook his head, saying, "Phoenix Star? What does that have to do with me? As long as it doesn't hinder what I want to do, who cares how many parts it's divided into?"

After he finished speaking, he turned around and opened the door, but the moment he opened the door, a warm and soft woman rushed into his arms.

Bai Jianan was startled, then looked at the person hiding their face in his arms and laughed, "What did I tell you? See? You really threw yourself into my arms."

Jian Yue didn't answer, but just held him and sobbed. After a long while, she finally choked out, "Why?"

Bai Jianan shook his head and sighed softly, "Why do you think I am? I've already said I'm going to spoil you."

Yes, he said that. Jian Yue remembers, damn it, she remembers. The person in front of her is not fake; he is truly spoiling her.

She stood up, wiped away her tears, looked at Bai Jianan and asked again, "Are you really planning to spoil me for the rest of your life?"

Bai Jianan raised an eyebrow: "Is that not allowed? If it were allowed, I would want to spoil you for the next life, and the life after that."

Bai Jianan spoke with a smile, his tone teasing, but Jian Yue could clearly see the sincerity in his eyes. She pursed her lips, and after a long while, she rushed forward and planted a kiss on Bai Jianan's lips. Bai Jianan was stunned for a moment, and when he came to his senses, those red lips were still on his lips.

He suddenly grabbed Jian Yue's head with a fierce grip.

"You said it, so you have to keep your word."

The two separated, and Jian Yue, panting, spoke, then blushed, pushed Bai Jianan away, and walked back to the bedside. On the bed, her mother-in-law was still sitting, covering her mouth and laughing.

For the first time, Bai Jianan felt helpless. Was his domineering manner just now too reckless in his mother-in-law's eyes?

However, he did not ignore Jian Yue's words at this moment. After listening, he laughed and said, "Alright, don't forget what I gave you. Don't lose it."

Even if you lose it, don't worry, I will find it for you.

He added this thought to his mind, but on the surface he bowed to Shangguan Linglong and asked, "Aunt, how are you today?"

Shangguan Linglong nodded: "Very good, thank you, Your Highness. If it weren't for you, Yueyue and I probably wouldn't have been able to see each other again in this lifetime."