The mistress has no feelings, why do you provoke her?

Seeing her expression, Xiao Ji shouted, "Mingyue."

He was already in a bad mood, and his shout carried a hint of personal emotion.

This really startled Mingyue. She paused slightly, and when she saw it was Xiao Ji, she rolled her eyes speechlessly: "Brother Xiao Ji, you scared me to death."

She patted her chest and muttered, "She got humiliated by Sister Song and took it out on me, ugh..."

Xiao Ji: "You..."

He was so angry.

"You should go back to the palace right away. Your aunt said you can't run around outside the palace."

The last incident terrified the princess. She only had one daughter, and she couldn't bear to live if anything happened to Xiao Nanzhi.

Mingyue snorted and arrogantly raised her chin: "None of your business. I need to talk to Bai Shu."

“You are a princess, stop chasing after Bai Shu all the time.” Xiao Ji’s voice softened a bit. He felt it was better to make some things clear to Mingyue as soon as possible: “There is absolutely no possibility between you and Bai Shu. Give up on this idea.”

Mingyue's eyes reddened with anger: "Why, why do you and Mother both say this? If our status prevents us from being together, then I don't want this princess position anymore."

"I like Atractylodes macrocephala, what's wrong with that?"

The girl's voice, though still young, was full of sincerity.

From the age of twelve, she had said that she would not marry anyone but Bai Shu.

Nobody took it seriously, thinking she was just a little girl joking around.

Four years have passed, and she has reached the age of coming of age, yet she still says the same thing. How could the Princess not be anxious?

As a princess, her marriage was not her own decision.

Even the eldest princess could not interfere.

From the moment she was born, her fate was already intertwined with that of the nation.

Nanyue is not yet powerful and needs to form alliances with neighboring small countries to consolidate its position. It has been decades since the marriage alliance with Dongling was established, which has brought about peaceful coexistence between the two countries.

Even Emperor Wen was powerless to change the situation.

Serving the country is the mission of princesses and noblewomen, which is why the eldest princess dotes on Mingyue so much.

Because she knew that once she reached marriageable age, Mingyue would leave her.

Xiao Ji didn't want to tell her the cruel truth, so he patted Mingyue's head and said gently, "Mingyue, be good."

Xiao Nanzhi burst into tears, "I won't listen! I won't marry anyone but Brother Bai Shu!"

She just wants to be with the person she likes, why does everyone have to stop her?

Bai Shu, hiding not far away, clenched his fists helplessly.

In her eyes, an unspeakable heartache was revealed.

He doesn't deserve it!

Xiao Ji felt overwhelmed; he hadn't even sorted out his own affairs when Mingyue came along.

To prevent her from causing trouble again, they forcibly sent her back to the palace despite Mingyue's crying and fussing.

Mingyue was shoved into the carriage, but she stubbornly stuck her head out and said to Baishu, "Brother Baishu, I'm going to marry you. You can't escape me."

Bai Shu, hiding behind the wall, shivered violently.

Xiao Ji glared at him fiercely: "From now on, see her as little as possible."

"Yes." Bai Shu lowered his head deeply, a pang of sadness welling up in his heart.

But then Xiao Ji's helpless voice was heard: "This is for your own good. Last year, the old king of Dongling abdicated and the new crown prince ascended the throne. It is said that this new crown prince is not like the old king. He is ambitious and seems to have the intention to join forces with Northern Qi. Father is also very troubled by this matter. If Dongling joins forces with Northern Qi, Nanyue will inevitably have a fierce battle with them. The marriage alliance with Dongling is a must. This is something that no one can change."

"Mingyue has already been chosen by Father, do you understand?"

Xiao Ji's words caused Bai Shu both heartache and helplessness; he knew that the prince was protecting him.

If Emperor Wen were to find out that Mingyue's heart was with him, he would take the blame himself in order to sever Mingyue's feelings for him.

Bai Shu's gaze was deep as he asked, "If the princess marries into the Dongling, will Dongling treat her well?"

"It is still unknown whether the relationship between Dongling and my Nanyue can be maintained. It depends on the choice of the Dongling king. If the marriage between the two countries is successful, peace will continue. If the marriage fails, then war will be the only option."

Xiao Ji sighed softly: "What Nan Yue needs most right now is to rest and recuperate. Father will definitely do his best to make this happen. If you really care about Ming Yue, then don't see her again and completely cut off her hopes."

Bai Shu lowered his head, obscuring his face, and after a long while, he said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, I wish to take a wife."

Xiao Ji looked at him with some surprise, patted his shoulder and said, "It's good that you've thought it through. I will definitely take your marriage to heart and find you a girl who suits your taste."

"No need, anyone will do." Bai Shu smiled bitterly, "I have no objections."

How could Xiao Ji not understand what he was thinking? He wanted to put an end to Princess Mingyue's hopes.

I suddenly feel so heartbroken.

Why is it that his and the people around him all have such bumpy romantic paths?

Upon returning to the Prince's residence, just as he was about to step through the door, he saw the steward looking troubled: "Your Highness, you cannot come in."

Xiao Ji was taken aback and subconsciously looked at the plaque at the entrance. Yes, it was his royal residence.

"Why can't I enter my palace?"

The steward stood guard at the door, while a servant thoughtfully presented a bundle: "Your Highness, the Imperial Concubine has said she has a headache and doesn't want to see you these days."

"What?" Xiao Ji was stunned.

The steward shoved the bundle into his arms and quickly said, "Your Highness, good luck to you."

The door slammed shut.

Xiao Ji, clutching his bundle, looked completely bewildered!

Was he just kicked out of his home like that?

"Your Highness..." Tian Qi was so surprised he couldn't close his mouth. He said in a simple and honest way, "The Imperial Concubine is angry that you didn't win over the Princess and doesn't want you to come into the house."

Xiao Ji glared at him fiercely: "If you don't speak, no one can mistake you for a mute."

He casually tossed the bundle to Tian Qi and strode forward.

Tian Qi followed obsequiously: "Your Highness, shall we go to the Princess's residence?"

"You already know, why are you still asking?"

The two arrived at Song Wenjun's residence with familiarity, and Tian Qi stepped forward to knock on the door.

In the stillness of the night, the knocking on the door was exceptionally clear.

Xiao Tao, who had just finished her job, was about to go back to sleep when she heard a knock on the door and impatiently walked over.

He yanked the door open and shouted, "Who is it?"

Tian Qi was pressing his ear against the door to listen to what was happening inside when the door suddenly opened from the inside, and he immediately stumbled inside.

His tall figure pressed down on her like a small mountain, and Xiao Tao, filled with fear, instinctively wanted to kick him away.

Upon seeing Xiao Ji standing at the door, he immediately lost his strength.

Good heavens, why is His Highness the King of Chu here again with such a mournful expression?

With just that thought, Tian Qi pressed down on her.

Immediately, a large mouth bit her lips.

Xiao Tao screamed internally, "Aaaaaah!!!"

You bastard, that was her first kiss.

*Slap!* A hard slap landed on Tian Qi's face. Xiao Tao frantically wiped her mouth with her sleeve: "You, you're asking for it!"