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

"Hmm, wild and feisty, I like that. What is your name, young lady? How old are you? Where do you live? Are you married? Why don't you tell me, so I can go to your residence to propose marriage and make sure you marry me in a grand and impressive manner? What do you say?"

These words were spoken without any sincerity; they were exactly the kind of words a lecherous man would use to harass a respectable woman. Having lived two lives, Jian Yue had never experienced anything like this before. At this moment, she was so angry that she wanted to kill someone, but she was no match for the other party.

Bah! A toad trying to eat swan meat.

Jian Yue blushed and stared, but the man was pressed tightly against her back, his face against her neck, and he was still inhaling deeply.

She was both anxious and angry, but she couldn't continue to lash out, so she could only try to calm him down by asking, "What do you want?"

The man suddenly laughed, his voice deep and powerful, making my ears tremble, as if I had been bewitched.

"I am truly surprised by your composure, young lady. It seems I am very lucky today to have found such a lovely girl."

As he spoke, the man took another deep breath on her neck, and Jian Yue felt goosebumps all over her body, as well as a sense of powerlessness as if she were being controlled.

She forced herself to remain calm and said, "What else can I do but stay calm? Although Lan Yue Tower isn't a particularly restricted place, the fourth floor is still inaccessible to most people. You were able to break in without alerting anyone and leave right under our noses. I am naturally no match for your skills."

Therefore, even if I am filled with fear and apprehension, am I not still being controlled by you, young master? It would be better to talk to you. If there is anything you need that I can do, then it's a mutually beneficial exchange.

The woman in his arms was dressed in white men's clothing. She had a small face with slightly groomed eyebrows and eyes. Compared to women, she was more rugged and had an oddly shaped mustache. On the surface, she was indeed incomparable to women and looked like a handsome young man.

If he hadn't overheard their conversation outside the door, he wouldn't have been able to tell that it was a beautiful young woman.

At this moment, her face still showed anger and embarrassment. Facing an enemy she could not defeat, her forced composure concealed her inner fear, yet it also revealed a stubborn unwillingness.

However, no matter what, his eyes never lost their despair for life, and that indomitable spirit lingered in Bai Jianan's eyes.

I was amazed by Bai Jianan.

He had no shortage of women around him—beautiful, resolute, cold, and passionate—but none of them could give him the same sense of security and joy that came from the depths of his heart as the woman before him.

A dark glint flashed in his eyes, and he smiled slightly, lowering his head to bring his lips close to Jian Yue's ear, causing Jian Yue to tremble slightly again and blush.

"What? What do you have to trade with me? I may not be very talented, but I am one of the few flower thieves in the capital who doesn't love money but only beauty. Besides your looks, what do you think could make me give up picking such a beautiful flower as you?"

The flippant tone made Jian Yue's heart pound with rage. She wished that heaven would have eyes and strike down a bolt of lightning that would turn this guy into a charred corpse.

She lowered her eyes, concealing the murderous intent within them, and said calmly, "Young master doesn't love money but only beautiful women. Naturally, I have nothing to make you compromise. However, my appearance has now fallen into your eyes. Does young master only like to force others to do things against their will and not like to challenge himself with more difficult things?"