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Xiao Ran raised her eyes and glanced at Duan Li.

Since it is described as having a peculiar flavor, it must be difficult to describe it clearly in words.

“He wore it by his side day after day without fail, and anyone who got close could smell its scent.” Duan Li lowered his head and murmured thoughtfully.

"This..." Peony looked troubled, but not long after, she seemed to have a sudden inspiration.

"I've got it! We happen to have several kinds of incense in our Moon Gazing Pavilion. Why don't you all take a sniff?"

After speaking, she took light, graceful steps and walked out.

Nangong Ming felt utterly bored and even yawned widely. What he thought was a momentous event turned out to be nothing more than searching for a fragrance.

He then turned his gaze to Duanli, and was truly surprised to find that this young hero was looking for a fragrance that only women liked, and that Xiao Ran had even come with him.

At that moment, his gaze towards Xiao Ran held a different meaning.

Xiao Ran inexplicably sensed a gaze full of sympathy directed at her. When she found the source of the gaze, she saw Nangong Ming looking at her with a pitying and compassionate expression.

Xiao Ran: "?"

Not long after, a clear knock was heard, and Peony gently pushed open the door.

Then, several servants filed in, each carrying a delicate incense burner.

In an instant, a variety of rich fragrances intertwined and swirled in the room, filling the air with a misty haze.

Xiao Ran's nose twitched slightly, and her brows furrowed involuntarily.

"These are the incense sticks we burn daily at Wangyue Tower. Some of them are imported from other countries, and some have even traveled all the way from the distant Western Regions. I just wonder if any of them contain the incense that this young hero is so desperately searching for?"

Xiao Ran turned her gaze to Duan Li, only to see his brows furrowed slightly, presumably also disturbed by the mixed and strong fragrance.

In contrast, Nangong Ming seemed detached from the matter, calm and composed, displaying a leisurely and unperturbed demeanor, as if saying, "Let the fragrances swirl and scatter, I remain steadfast and unmoved."

"Withdraw."

Peony glanced at her with a hint of doubt. Although she was puzzled, she had no choice but to do as she was told.

"It seems that the fragrance you are so eagerly searching for in our Moon Gazing Pavilion is not here. Perhaps you could come back another day?"

Left with no other choice, Xiao Ran could only nod slightly in acknowledgment.

Seeing this, Peony thoughtfully went to the window, gently pushed it open, and softly reminded her:

"Our storyteller at Wangyue Tower is very famous in this city. You might as well stay and listen to him properly, and it will make your trip worthwhile."

A gentle breeze drifted in through the window, and in a short while, the rich and mixed fragrance in the room was gradually dispersed and diluted, leaving only a faint and elegant fragrance, subtle and ethereal, refreshing and soothing.

"Wonderful! This young master has always been particularly fond of the storytelling at Wangyue Tower!" Nangong Ming exclaimed excitedly.

Peony smiled slightly, then bowed slightly before turning to leave.

However, just as she reached the door, she suddenly felt a strong pull on her arm, and she stumbled.

She turned around and, upon seeing who had pulled her, was slightly taken aback, her voice unconsciously rising a few decibels.

"Young hero?"

Xiao Ran was also taken aback. She really hadn't expected that Duan Li, who had been standing there in a daze, would reach out and grab Mudan in the blink of an eye.

Seeing that Duanli was only holding her hand and remained silent for a long time, Mudan smiled and teased her, her eyes full of mischief.

"Young hero, please let go! I am a married woman."