The deflated cultivator refused to give up and vowed to turn the tables.

“You have a very unique way of thinking, your brain must be structured differently from ordinary people. Even now you’re still thinking about living with my brother. How about having a few babies before you leave?” He Meimei said.

"If we can leave, we will; if we can't, that's just how it is. What's the use of rushing?" Ono said.

What she said wasn't entirely unreasonable.

Fortunately, Su Zinong and He Meimei had the foresight to set up a magic array; otherwise, they would have had nowhere to escape. This magic array should be able to maintain its power for two or three years without any problem.

Suddenly, Aurora said, "You siblings say you have a good relationship with the people in the palace, but do you know who the prince, princess, and king's greatest enemy is?"

Su Zinong shook his head.

“But I know,” Ou Ruo said mysteriously.

“If you know, just say it. Do you expect us to beg you to tell us?” He Meimei said.

“Yes, you truly are a fortune teller. I wouldn’t have told you two so easily. I already found out when I was strolling around outside that day. You two still presume to be good friends with the princess and prince, but I’m afraid you only consider yourselves friends,” Ou Ruo said smugly.

"What will it take for you to tell me?" Su Zinong asked helplessly.

“Hmm, let me think… You two are too slow and inefficient, like two tortoises! Well then, you two crawl around this yard like tortoises three times, and I’ll tell you the news,” Ou Ruo said with a smile.

"This is outrageous! Don't even think about it!" He Meimei said. "I can guess without you saying it. Isn't it just that some of the nobles are arrogant and want to seize the throne? The king seems kind but a bit weak, and he only has two children. I think there must be someone among the nobles who has many children and is very ambitious."

Ou Ruo's eyes widened as she listened. He Meimei had clearly guessed correctly, but Ou Ruo refused to say anything, insisting that the two siblings learn to crawl like turtles.

Although He Meimei had a general idea, she couldn't simply guess who the prince and princess's enemy was or what the situation was. After all, she wasn't familiar with the intricacies of the local nobility.

"Meimei, what's wrong with us crawling like a tortoise? Anyway, it's just the three of us here, no one will know and won't laugh at us," Su Zinong advised.

He Meimei had no choice but to grit her teeth, stomp her feet, and obey Su Zinong's orders.

"Wait, wait! Don't start yet, I'll go get a watermelon." Ou Ruo laughed and ran back into the house to get half a watermelon. She ate it with a spoon and sat on the threshold to watch the exciting scene.

"Ou Ruo, you just wait. One day I'll make you pay double!" He Meimei said fiercely.

"Enough with the nonsense, are you going to climb or not? If you're not going to climb, I'm going to practice my skills," Ou Ruo shouted.

"Crawl! Of course we'll crawl!" Afraid that Ou Ruo would change her mind, Su Zinong quickly pulled He Meimei and they started crawling slowly like turtles in the courtyard of the inn.

Ou Ruo was already doubled over with laughter, almost spitting out the watermelon she was eating.

"Great performance, truly a natural performance!" Ou Ruo praised, giving a thumbs up.

After climbing the mountain, Ou Ruo recounted the information she had gathered.

It is said that the king's greatest enemy was actually his brother, the prince and princess's uncle. This uncle had made great contributions in protecting the desert kingdom in his early years, and he had five sons, all of whom were tall, strong, and brave in battle.

Therefore, this uncle resented his kind elder brother for being too weak as the king of the desert kingdom, only knowing how to flatter the powerful Dongluo Kingdom and lacking backbone. He wanted to seize the throne, but hadn't yet found a reason or opportunity. Over the years, he had frequently made moves, engaging in open and covert struggles, using truly ruthless methods.

Fortunately, the current king is popular with the people, and only a small number of nobles support the king's uncle.

This is almost exactly what He Meimei guessed.

In the afternoon, someone knocked on the door. Su Zinong peeked through the crack and saw that it was the palace steward. He quickly opened the door, and it was the prince who, seeing that Su Zinong and He Meimei had not been heard from for many days, invited them to the palace for a gathering the next morning.

Su Zinong secretly told the steward that the assassin was lurking nearby and that it was not safe to go out. The steward then hurriedly returned to the palace to report.

As evening fell, the palace sent two eight-star and one peak seven-star guards. Su Zinong looked at the unfamiliar guard and realized he was probably at the late eight-star level, no ordinary person.

As soon as the three arrived, the masked man in yellow, who had been hiding in the west side of the courtyard, hurriedly fled. The palace guards ultimately failed to capture him, only managing to injure the assassin's shoulder.

The guard, who was at the late stage of the eighth star level, said proudly, "I have severely injured him. He will not be able to come back for the next ten days or so."

Su Zinong bowed and said, "Thank you for your help, expert!"

The next morning, the prince and princess actually visited the villa, marking their first visit there.

The guards surrounded the inn's courtyard, and the surrounding people thought something major had happened.

Su Zinong opened the gate to welcome the prince and princess inside, where they sat and drank tea under the large wooden shed in the courtyard. Ou Ruo, however, refused to come out and cultivated alone in her room.

"Although the villa is small, it is quiet and peaceful," the prince said, looking around.

"Your Highness is too kind; my humble abode is now adorned with honor," Su Zinong said.

The princess smiled and approached Su Zinong, handing him a red sachet and saying, "This contains spices gathered from the Great Snow Mountain. Although the scent is faint, it has a long-lasting fragrance and a unique aroma."

Su Zinong smiled, took the gift with both hands, and inhaled deeply, saying, "It does indeed smell wonderfully fragrant. Thank you, Your Highness!"

He Meimei was naturally happy to see that things had taken a turn for the better, and she smiled as she poured tea for the princess and prince.

The prince said, "Young Master Su and his sister have repeatedly helped my palace. It's really not easy to choose a gift for you two. We've already given you gold and silver jewelry, and we still don't know what to give you."

Su Zinong waved his hand and said, "It's just a small favor, no need for gifts. Besides, I don't lack anything. Although I don't have a mansion, I do have some land and shops in the Eastern Luo Kingdom, so I don't have to worry about food, clothing, or daily necessities."

The princess noticed that Su Zinong was wearing a unique purple jade pendant, so she borrowed it to take a look and then handed it to the prince for a closer look.

"Doesn't it feel familiar?" the princess asked the prince.

“Yes, it looks very much like the original purple jade in our palace.” The prince nodded, then turned to Su Zinong and asked, “Young Master Su, this jade is very special and rare, it can no longer be described as just precious. Judging from the jade pendant, it seems that you have worn it for many years, it is not something you acquired in recent years.”

Su Zinong said, "I have worn this jade pendant since I was a child, but I do not know what is so special about it."

"Oh, so even Young Master Su doesn't know the origin of this jade pendant?" the princess said.

"I don't know." Su Zinong shook his head.

“It seems that Young Master Su must have an extraordinary background. There are some royal secrets that I cannot tell you, but I can assure you that this jade pendant of yours is no ordinary object!” the prince said solemnly.

"Oh, what is so special about it? Could the prince tell me, so as to dispel my long-standing ignorance? To be honest, this jade has been a mystery to me for many years."

Seeing that Su Zinong seemed eager to know, the princess said, "Purple Jade..."