Your Highness, please stop chasing me.

Mu Xue said irritably, "Don't think that only men can achieve success. I advise you not to underestimate women."

"No, no, how could I look down on women? My little Xuexue is the best," Cang Lin quickly tried to salvage the situation.

"Hmph, you're smart to know what's good for you," Mu Xue said with a snort.

"It's getting late, we need to hurry and cure Wang Xuanze's poison. I still have a business deal to do with Wang Baiqi," Mu Xue urged.

"Okay, here you go. I made this on the spot. You can use it for now." With that, Cang Lin handed a wooden box to Mu Xue, inside which was a human skin mask that he had made for Mu Xue.

Mu Xue curiously opened the box and took out the human skin mask inside. It was as thin as a cicada's wing and felt no burden on her face when she wore it.

"This is truly an essential item for escaping and hiding from enemies!" Mu Xue exclaimed.

"Time is too tight. I'll find more materials and make you a few more later," Cang Lin said generously.

"Then I'll wait for you!" Mu Xue happily turned around and went into the inner room, putting on her mask.

A moment later, Mu Xue, dressed in a light blue outfit, came out of the inner room.

Mu Xue possesses the delicate charm unique to young girls, while also exuding the vitality and vigor of a young man.

She gently lifted the curtain and stood there, facing Cang Lin.

Cang Lin looked up when he heard the noise, and he was stunned. For a moment, he felt as if time and space were overlapping.

This scene is so familiar. Many years ago, a similar scene unfolded, and a person appeared suddenly in front of him, dressed in a light blue long robe.

He still remembers it; it was an early summer afternoon.

His brother said he would take him to travel around the world and experience the customs and cultures of different countries.

His brother said he wanted to see the beauty of the most beautiful woman in Xiyu Kingdom, who was renowned throughout the four kingdoms.

His older brother, carrying him lightly, arrived at the capital of the Western Jade Kingdom.

Upon arriving in the capital, I heard that the Eldest Princess was preparing to hold a Hundred Flowers Banquet for Princess Shen Wan of Shengping.

His brother decided to attend the banquet hosted by the eldest princess.

That year, he was ten years old and came to the capital of Xiyu Kingdom for the first time.

They stayed at the Yuesheng Inn in the capital of Xiyu Kingdom.

Coincidentally, the day before attending the banquet, he secretly slipped out and ran into Princess Shen Wan of Shengping, who was also secretly leaving the mansion.

This was the first time he had met Shen Wan.

She was wearing a light blue long dress at the time, her bright face was without makeup, her long, beautiful black hair was tied high on her head, and the folding fan in her hand was tapping her other hand, as if tapping on his heart.

Just like Mu Xue now.

He still remembers that when his older brother came looking for him, he saw Shen Wan's departing figure and, for the first time, didn't scold him for being naughty and mischievous.

Even after Shen Wan's figure had long since disappeared, the eldest brother was still gazing at that slender back, completely infatuated.

The elder brother said, "Xiao Lin, that's Shen Wan, the most beautiful woman in Xiyu Kingdom. I'm sure I'll win this time, and I'm going to marry Shen Wan and make her your sister-in-law." His tone was full of confidence.

Xiao Canglin looked in the direction Shen Wan had left once again.

At that time, Xiao Canglin had no idea that this meeting would intertwine his fate with Shen Wan's for so long.

"You and your mother look so alike." Cang Lin said, as if speaking to Mu Xue, yet also as if talking to himself.

Mu Xue, examining the human skin mask in her hand, didn't quite hear what he said. He asked, "What?"

Cang Lin shook his head and said, "It's nothing, why aren't you wearing it?"

"I don't know how to do it!" Mu Xue said helplessly, shrugging her shoulders.

In her past life, she used various cosmetics to disguise her face, but she hadn't studied the mask in her hand carefully.

Cang Lin choked back a sob.

Girl, where has your intelligence gone?

He remained silent for a while before saying, "Come here, I'll teach you."

Mu Xue walked to the chair next to Cang Lin and sat down. She asked, "Won't wearing this give away our secret?"

Cang Lin gestured for her to close her eyes, then explained, "The material used in this one is rather ordinary, but even a master of disguise wouldn't be able to tell easily."

As he finished adjusting the edges of the mask, he said, "I've already sent people to find the best materials. Once they're found, I'll make you a few even better ones. That way, even experts won't be able to spot it."

Cang Lin was already a master of disguise, and he spoke with great confidence.

"Alright. That way there won't be any flaws at the edges," Cang Lin said, waving his hand.

"Susu, bring me a mirror." Mu Xue opened her eyes and called out to Susu.

"Miss, here you go." Su Su quickly brought over the mirror.

The mirror reflected a handsome young man.

The boy had red lips and white teeth, and his slender, fair fingers were gently stroking his beautifully curved profile.

"Uncle, your cooking skills are amazing!" Mu Xue praised.

"No respect for elders, call him Uncle." Cang Lin said sternly.

He sat with his legs crossed in the chair, and waited until Mu Xue had looked at him enough before saying, "After you left the Mu residence yesterday, the people from the Jing Prince's residence sent people to look for you for a long time."

"Oh? Mo Shijie?" Mu Xue asked, tilting her head.

"Tsk tsk. They're not giving up until they find you!" Cang Lin said.

"He's fallen into my hands several times before, and now that the Mu family isn't protecting him, he probably won't stop until he's killed me," Mu Xue said with a shrug.

"Heh, that little punk thinks he can kill you? I'll go kill him first." Upon hearing that someone else wanted to harm Mu Xue, Cang Lin immediately bristled and rushed out.

Mu Xue quickly grabbed his arm and pulled him back, saying, "He can't die now. He's still useful. I have my own plans."

“Alright, just tell me if you need me to kill him someday, and I’ll go,” Cang Lin said.

At this moment, Wang Qi walked in and said, "Master, Miss, the carriage is ready."

After saying that, he stepped aside, revealing Wang Heping who had followed behind him. He continued, "I saw that there were no men with Miss, so I took the liberty of bringing my son along to serve as Miss's steward and run errands."

Wang Heping stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Greetings, Master. Greetings, Miss."

Cang Lin nodded in satisfaction and said, "Manager Wang is getting better and better at handling things. This child seems promising, so let him stay by Xiaoxue's side as a housekeeper."

Wang Heping quickly knelt down to express his gratitude: "Thank you, Master. Thank you, Miss."

Mu Xue stepped forward to help him up and said, "I don't have many rules, but remember, I don't keep useless people around me, I don't employ cunning or deceitful people, and I don't want people who break their promises."

"Yes, I have learned your lesson. I will certainly keep your teachings in mind," Wang Heping said respectfully.

"Oh. And another thing. I didn't know people would kneel before me. Don't kneel unless it's necessary. A man's knees are worth gold; he only kneels to heaven, earth, and his parents. You don't need to kneel next time," Mu Xue added.

Although status is determined by military strength in this timeline, there is still a clear distinction between superiors and inferiors.

Mu Xue suddenly realized what she couldn't remember last night!