My Years in the Jianghu with the Prince: A Time of Unethical Conduct

In a secluded corner where no one paid attention, a few people quietly peeked out from behind the wall, taking in everything that happened in front of Xunfang Pavilion.

Yu Bai sighed, "Young Master Xie really enjoys being an undercover agent."

Uya was thrilled: "Can I finally see Brother Xie dance?"

Meng Lan was a little puzzled: "But why didn't Young Master Xie do what Tao Xian did, having someone impersonate a human trafficker and sell him to a brothel?"

Chu Ling calmly replied, "Because he said he wanted to perfect his public image."

Several people:"?"

Yu Bai: "...Ah, Xuan Feng is going to be dragged away and buried."

In the government office—

Upon hearing the news, Ning Liang spat out a mouthful of tea, wiped his mouth in a flustered manner, and said, "He really went in?"

The confidant's expression was strange, as if he couldn't believe what he had seen. "Yes, yes. I didn't expect this person to be so skilled, acting exactly like a real woman."

Seeing Ning Liang's forced composure, his confidant was somewhat puzzled, "But sir, why do you think there's something wrong with Xunfang Pavilion, Baoyue Tower, and Qianjin Tower?"

Ning Liang glanced at him, made a shushing gesture, and said with a mysterious expression, "You'll find out when the time comes."

Xie Yan's Undercover Diary, Chapter 187:

Today is my third day in Xunfang Pavilion. I never expected that this operation would lead to my first Waterloo in my undercover career.

To be honest, dancing isn't difficult for me, but... can anyone tell me how to wiggle my hips in a way that's both sexy and elegant?

"Xia Yan'er! Where has that brat run off to again?!"

Mother Mo's loud voice came from afar. Xie Yan could only sigh helplessly, put away the diary in her hand, and jump off the roof.

As a result, he wasn't paying attention and bumped into someone.

Fortunately, the man seemed distracted and didn't notice that Xie Yan had fallen from the sky. Instead, after being startled, he laughed when he saw it was him.

"What are you doing here? I just heard Mo's mother looking for you. Did you skip dance practice again and run away?"

The girl he bumped into was named Yanru, but she didn't look like her name at all. She had an average figure and her appearance was only slightly pretty, but she had a subtle air of elegance about her, and her smile was like a gentle breeze.

She was also the one who stopped the girls from talking too much when Xie Yan first came to Xunfang Pavilion disguised as a customer to gather information.

Xie Yan straightened her skirt and smiled shyly, "Sister Yanru, please don't tease me. I come from a humble background and really can't learn how to dance."

Hearing Xie Yan's words, Yanru couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh again, "Little sister, don't underestimate yourself. Mother Mo treats you like a precious gem now! I heard she's going to invite Master Shi to paint a picture for you. After that, you'll be famous."

As soon as Yanru mentioned Shi Hanxi's name, her eyes instantly brightened, and a shy blush quickly crept up her fair cheeks.

At that moment, she lowered her head slightly, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up, revealing a sweet and shy smile. Her posture was exactly like that of a young girl experiencing her first love, full of unspoken thoughts, secretly longing for her beloved.

Xie Yan's heart skipped a beat, and she asked with feigned curiosity, "Sister Yanru, I'm not from around here, and I've never heard of this Master Shi. Is he very famous?"

"That's natural."

Yanru said with admiration, "Everyone here knows Master Shi. His brushwork is superb, and a single painting he makes is worth a fortune. Many people want to paint but cannot, because no one can force him to paint if he doesn't want to."

Xie Yan noticed that when she said the last sentence, her tone rose noticeably, carrying a hint of pride.

He remained calm and feigned admiration: "Wow, he's so amazing! Do you have any of his paintings, sister? I'm afraid he won't paint for me later, so I want to see them now."

Upon hearing this, Yanru's expression flickered with awkwardness for a moment, but she quickly composed herself. She patted Xie Yan's head and said, "He only paints for those he deems worthy, how could I possibly have one?"

"Also, Mom is behind you."

Xie Yan: "..."

"You brat! You ran away when I told you to practice dancing. You're not getting any rest until you've wiggled your ass five hundred times today!"

Mother Mo dragged Xie Yan, who looked utterly hopeless, away by the ear.

When Xie Yan twisted her buttocks for the 499th time, she heard a noise, turned her head and met Shi Hanxi's gaze as he pushed open the door.

Xie Yan: "..."

Shi Hanxi: "..."

With a fawning smile, Madam Mo squeezed in, completely oblivious to the awkwardness between the two, and said, "Master Shi, what do you think of this girl?"

Noticing Shi Hanxi's gaze, Xie Yan silently pulled back her bottom, brushed her stray hair behind her ear, and gave him a shy smile.

Shi Hanxi remained silent, his eyes scrutinizing Xie Yan from head to toe.

Mother Mo looked at him expectantly, and sure enough, after a while, she saw him slowly nod.

"can."

She was overjoyed and pulled Xie Yan over, saying, "Then please wait here for a moment, Master Shi, and I will take her to get ready."

Shi Hanxi nodded silently again.

"Good girl, I knew you could do it! My judgment was right!" While urging everyone to dress Xie Yan up, Mother Mo kept nagging him.

After a short while, Xie Yan, dressed in her finest attire, was pushed back again.

Master Shi was fiddling with his painting tools when he saw him arrive. He gestured to him and said, "Go sit by the window."

Shi Hanxi was a man of few words when he painted. Contrary to his aloof expression, when he looked up at Xie Yan, his gaze was exceptionally intense and focused. It was as if, at that moment, Xie Yan was the only person in his eyes.

Xie Yan raised an eyebrow, her hand resting on the windowsill slipped, and she heard Shi Hanxi call out, "Don't move."

The next second, he put down his paintbrush and walked over, gently placing Xie Yan's hand back in its place.

But he didn't leave. Instead, he reached past Xie Yan's ear and plucked a brightly blooming plum blossom from outside the window.

Xie Yan looked up in confusion and immediately met Shi Hanxi's gentle gaze. He smiled at Xie Yan, raised his hand and pinned the plum blossom behind her ear, leaned down to look at her, and said, "This flower suits you very well."

Xie Yan: ...I'm sure of it, this guy is seducing me.

Xie Yan feigned shyness and turned her head, glancing at Yan Ru, who was staring intently at her from the corridor not far from the window, her expression gloomy.