Su Ling's Time Travel

Upon hearing this, Bai Yanxuan could no longer contain his anger. He strode out of the study and headed straight for the garden. Situ Lianxin followed closely behind, her heart filled with smugness. She knew that this good show had only just begun.

Bai Yanxuan arrived at a secluded corner of the garden and, as expected, saw Su Ling and Li Mufeng's "intimate" figures. His eyes burned with rage, as if he wanted to burn the entire world to ashes.

"Su Ling!" he roared and rushed forward.

Hearing the sound, Su Ling and Li Mufeng turned around abruptly. They were both startled to see Bai Yanxuan's furious expression. However, Su Ling quickly regained her composure, knowing that her plan was already halfway to success.

"Your Highness, what brings you here?" she asked, feigning surprise.

Bai Yanxuan didn't speak, but stared intently at her. His eyes were filled with anger and disappointment, as if he wanted to see right through her. Then, he suddenly raised his hand, about to strike Su Ling.

However, at that moment, Situ Lianxin suddenly rushed forward and stopped Bai Yanxuan's arm. She looked at Su Ling with concern: "Your Highness, please calm down. Things may not be as you see them."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yanxuan's anger flared even more: "Lianxin, you don't need to speak up for her. I saw it with my own eyes, how could it be false?"

Situ Lianxin shook her head: "Your Highness, please listen to me. Su Ling may have her reasons. Why don't you listen to her explanation first?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yanxuan's anger subsided slightly. He glanced at Su Ling, then at Situ Lianxin, and finally lowered his hand. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down: "Fine, Su Ling. Explain to me what exactly happened?"

Su Ling smiled slightly, knowing that her plan had succeeded completely. She looked at Bai Yanxuan and Situ Lianxin and slowly said, "Your Highness, the matter is actually very simple. This Li Mufeng is an actor I hired. I just wanted to annoy you and make you care about me more."

Bai Yanxuan's face turned ashen upon hearing this. He looked at Su Ling, his eyes flashing with complex emotions—anger, disappointment, and a hint of barely perceptible helplessness.

"Su Ling, you've really gone too far!" He finally couldn't help but roar out in anger.

Su Ling simply smiled and said nothing more. She knew this performance was enough. She had successfully made Bai Yanxuan care about her more, and she had also let Situ Lianxin see her "weakness." Now, it was up to her to see how she would have the last laugh in this palace intrigue.

Situ Lianxin watched all this from the sidelines, her heart filled with shock and confusion. She hadn't expected Su Ling to be so bold as to openly provoke Bai Yanxuan's bottom line. However, she also knew that this charade had only just begun, and the real contest was yet to come.

"Your Highness, please calm down." Situ Lianxin stepped forward and gently comforted Bai Yanxuan. "Su Ling may have just acted impulsively. Why don't you give her a chance to explain herself?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yanxuan took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He looked at Su Ling, his eyes flashing with complex emotions: "Fine, Su Ling. I'll give you a chance. Tell me, why did you do this?"

Su Ling smiled slightly, knowing her opportunity had arrived. She looked at Bai Yanxuan, her eyes shining with sincerity: "Your Highness, I've always cared about you. But you're always busy with state affairs and have neglected my feelings. I just want to use this method to make you care about me more."

After speaking, she lowered her head, a tear glistening in her eye. That tear held both grievance and expectation, as if a long-neglected woman was seeking comfort and care.

Looking at Su Ling's expression, Bai Yanxuan's anger gradually subsided. He sighed and walked up to Su Ling: "Su Ling, I know I've neglected you. But you can't provoke me like this. Do you know how angry this makes me?"

Upon hearing this, Su Ling looked up at Bai Yanxuan and said, "Your Highness, I know I was wrong. I will change in the future. I just hope you can care about me a little more."

Looking into Su Ling's sincere eyes, Bai Yanxuan finally nodded: "Okay, I promise you. I'll care about you more from now on. But you can't do this kind of thing again."

Upon hearing this, Su Ling felt a surge of secret joy.

In the Prince's garden, the fragrance of flowers remained, but the atmosphere was entirely different. The standoff between Bai Yanxuan and Su Ling was like the calm before a storm, oppressively suffocating. However, at this crucial moment, a clear and melodious voice broke the silence.

"Your Highness, isn't this treatment of Su Ling a bit too much?"

Accompanied by this sound, a woman dressed in magnificent attire slowly entered the garden. Her face was as beautiful as a painting, and her brows revealed an undeniable air of heroism. This was Situ Lianxin, a concubine of the Prince's mansion, a woman of mysterious identity and decisive actions.

Bai Yanxuan looked at the suddenly appearing Situ Lianxin, a flash of shock and fear crossing his eyes. He didn't know Situ Lianxin's true identity, only that she had a powerful force behind her, enough to shake the entire royal palace. Therefore, he always maintained a degree of caution and awe towards Situ Lianxin.