A short night is hard to please! A stunningly handsome prince dotes on her exclusively.

Wang Si recognized the person who had arrived and immediately knelt down to perform a deep bow, saying, "This servant greets the Grand Preceptor!"

"Grand Preceptor, it's been a long time." Xin Moyan's tone carried a hint of unexpected surprise. It had been more than a month since they last met!

Xie Cangming's smiling face instantly darkened, and his eyes, which gleamed with a faint blue light, suddenly glared at her.

"Mo'er, you didn't call me that before."

“My brother said that’s how I should address you, so I’ll do as he says.”

"...Don't listen to Xin Moling, my dear Mo'er, call him Uncle."

Wang Si knelt on the ground, trembling. He not only hoped that the terrifying Grand Preceptor would let him get up, but he was also shocked by their conversation. The Grand Preceptor was always elusive, so when did the princess become so intimate with him?

"Mo'er?"

Xin Moyan felt uneasy under his gaze and helplessly called out, "Uncle Xie."

"Hmm, that's a good girl." Xie Cangming nodded in satisfaction, reached out and patted her head, then noticed Wang Si at his feet.

"Steward Wang, get up. What are you doing here?"

"Your Majesty, I am here on His Majesty's orders to escort the Princess to Yongning Palace for a brief meeting with the Empress Dowager."

"Xin Moling is here too, right?"

"Yes, the Grand General is discussing state affairs with His Majesty and the princes!"

Without saying a word, Xie Cangming grabbed Xin Moyan's wrist and turned to leave, saying leisurely, "Tell Xin Moling that I have not seen the princess for many days and am very happy. I would like to invite Moyan to sit in Feiying Palace. Tell him not to be alarmed."

"Thank... thank you, Uncle?"

"Mo'er, it's been so long since your uncle has seen you. Come and sit in Feiying Hall!"

Xin Moyan couldn't break free and could only be led away by him. After all, she had witnessed Xie Cangming's immense strength with just one finger that night.

He led Xin Moyan to the top of Tian Shu Tower, which was actually a wooden platform about ten meters high. Apart from two chairs and a simple wooden table, the platform was surrounded by railings and was completely empty.

What Xin Moyan found unbelievable was that the floor beneath her feet was painted with a huge Yin-Yang Five Elements Bagua diagram, while looking up, the entire pavilion ceiling was decorated with the Four Symbols and Twenty-Eight Mansions.

"Mo'er, come and sit down. Are you interested in this place?"

"Uncle Xie, what is this place for?" Xin Moyan didn't want to step on the patterns under her feet, so she deliberately walked to the very edge and sat down next to him.

"I usually observe the stars at night from Tian Shu Tower."

"Oh right, Uncle, you're the Imperial Advisor, right? You must be helping His Majesty divine the fate of the nation?"

"Hmm." Xie Cangming leaned back in his chair, his pale skin appearing even more translucent against his snow-white hair, a faint smile playing on his lips.

“Mo’er, the last few times you came to the palace, I happened to be away. Last time I specially sent someone to invite you, but your stingy brother only sent over a cup of milk tea and wouldn’t even let me see you.”

Although they had only met once, she felt a strange sense of closeness to Xie Cangming, even though she had almost mistaken Uncle Xie for a ghost last time!

"Uncle Xie, is there something you need from me?"

"Can't I see you if there's nothing wrong?"

"It's okay, it's just..."

Xin Moyan pursed her lips, looking somewhat hesitant to speak. Everyone said that it was her brother who begged Uncle Xie to save her that day. She really wanted to know what method Uncle Xie used to bring her, a soul from another world, here. Moreover, he was not at all surprised by the drastic change in Princess Danhua's personality, and was even particularly kind to her.

Xie Cangming poured a cup of tea and slowly pushed it in front of her. "But what? What are you thinking about, Mo'er?"

"Uncle Xie, were you the one who saved me back then?"

"Ah."

Xie Cangming nodded, meeting her clear yet slightly questioning gaze, and smiled, "Mo'er, there's no need for thanks. Just come visit your uncle anytime you like."

"...Uncle Xie, you still expect me to thank you?"

Xin Moyan pouted instantly, looking extremely annoyed. She was already being lenient by not blaming him; he had saved her life in the first place, only to have her end up here for no reason...

"Hehe~ Mo'er, do you still have any questions?"

"I..." She opened her mouth, seemingly unsure of what to say or whether she should ask if Uncle Xie knew her true identity since he had saved her life.

"Hehehe~ Mo'er!"

Seeing her conflicted expression, Xie Cangming was overjoyed. The corners of his lips curved into a wider smile, like melting snow in spring, a gentle stream carrying a hint of frost.

"Mo'er, do you want to ask how I saved you?"

Xin Moyan didn't answer. Instead, she looked at him and asked seriously, "Uncle Xie, are you a good person?"

He was taken aback. "Why do you say that, Mo'er?"

"Hmm~ My brother forbids me from associating with you, but you saved me. If you're not a good person, then I won't say anything."

"..."

Xie Cangming was stunned for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Mo'er, can you stop always listening to your brother? I'm the one who saved you, so you should listen to me more and associate with me more. Your uncle saved your life, and I would never harm you!"

"Uncle, how...how did I get here?"

"What? Of course, your uncle brought you here!"

"I'm not referring to Tian Shu Lou, Uncle. How did I come into this world?"

Xie Cangming frowned subconsciously, a subtle hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes.

"Mo'er, you were naturally brought into this world by your mother, don't talk nonsense."

Xin Moyan was not satisfied with his answer and continued to stare intently into Xie Cangming's eyes.

"Uncle Xie, I know you're very capable. You know I'm not the original Xin Moyan, right?"

"Hehe~ If Mo'er isn't Mo'er, then who is she?"

Xie Cangming chuckled softly before saying helplessly, "Mo'er, everything is predestined. Your past and future are already set in stone. You don't need to dwell on the past. Cherishing what you have now is the most important thing."

"That……"

"Alright, Mo'er, let's leave it at that. You'll understand in the future. Uncle brought you here today not to answer your questions."

"Didn't you just say you were fine?"

"Hehe~ Now it's back again."

Xie Cangming placed his hands on the table, leaned his head closer to her, and looked slightly gossipy.

"Mo'er, Uncle is asking you, how far have things progressed between you and... Xuan Yuan?"

Her pupils contracted sharply, and she asked in shock, "Uncle, how do you know his real name?"

"It does not matter."

"Then how did you know I knew him?"

"That's not important, just tell your uncle."

"We have not developed."

"Mo'er, don't lie to your uncle."