I play the role of Jiajing in Zongwu: What crime have I committed?

She appears very shy yet is exceptionally bold.

"Your Majesty, thank you for saving my life."

Zhu Houcong spoke solemnly and righteously.

"Our Ming Cult's motto is 'Acting on behalf of Heaven,' and we will naturally lend a helping hand when we see injustice. Miss Xiaoqing, there's no need for such formalities."

"Acting on behalf of Heaven... How impressive."

Princess Zhaoling repeated softly, her eyes filled with even greater admiration.

She couldn't help but take another half step forward, tilt her small face up, and ask Zhu Houcong a question.

"Your Majesty, will I ever see you again?"

Zhu Houcong couldn't help but take a deep breath of the faint orchid fragrance emanating from her.

The chickens immediately became excited.

However, he didn't show it at all, probably because of the style of his clothes.

If Yangyang wore the Yellow Maple Valley disciple's robes, his talent might be revealed.

Zhu Houcong silently uttered "Amitabha," and then spoke calmly.

"The journey through the world is long, but if fate allows, we will meet again. Why be so persistent, young lady?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Princess Zhaoling's eyes.

She lightly bit her red lips, and suddenly took out a handkerchief embroidered with a blue phoenix from her bosom.

"I have nothing to repay you with, so I offer this to Your Majesty as a token of my gratitude..."

"Thank you very much."

Zhu Houcong smiled slightly and took the handkerchief.

His fingertips brushed against Princess Zhaoling's palm unintentionally, causing her to tremble involuntarily.

Then, adopting the demeanor of a virtuous gentleman, he began to speak.

"Little Qing, I see everyone else is traveling in groups, and you're all alone. It's really not safe for you."

“If you leave like this and something unexpected happens on the way, wouldn’t I be harming you?”

"Here's what we'll do: you stay here for a few days. I'm leaving soon anyway, and I'll give you a ride to a safe place on my way."

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

As soon as Zhu Houcong finished speaking, Princess Zhaoling agreed without hesitation.

However, she immediately realized her lapse in composure and quickly lowered her eyes to hide the joy in them.

But the slight upturn of his lips betrayed his secret delight.

Everyone wants to be the most special one in the eyes of the opposite sex.

Especially when facing someone of the opposite sex whom you have feelings for.

Zhu Houcong's suggestion made her instantly feel like the most valued person.

She secretly raised her eyes and stole a glance at Zhu Houcong's handsome profile, her heart beating faster involuntarily.

Zhu Houcong took in her subtle movements, and the corners of his lips lifted almost imperceptibly.

"Then it's settled. You should rest well at the women's residence for the next few days."

"Um!"

Princess Zhaoling nodded vigorously.

In the days that followed, Zhu Houcong launched a meticulously planned offensive against Princess Zhaoling.

He deliberately created various ambiguous techniques to break down boundaries.

This trick never works.

There are boundaries between people. Although it is only three words, it encompasses everything.

For example, the distance when talking to someone, the tone and frequency of speech, and body language.

While normal people cannot articulate exactly where the boundaries of their sense of boundaries lie, they are sensitive enough to detect which behaviors cross those lines.

Therefore, in reality, many people mistakenly believe that a person of the opposite sex has feelings for them because of certain behaviors that cross boundaries.

Those who notice it first often become obsessed and go crazy.

Then it got out of control.

Only at the very end did I realize that I had been overthinking everything, and that it was all wishful thinking on my part.

This behavior is commonly known as fishing.

Zhu Houcong deliberately created an ambiguous relationship to make Princess Zhaoling believe that he had feelings for her.

Of course, how to grasp the right balance is something that can only be understood intuitively and cannot be explained in words.

In eight words, it can be summarized as "seemingly there, yet not there, a taut stretch."

Too subtle a way won't work; others won't get the sense that something's amiss.

Being too obvious won't work either; people will think you're a simp.

Zhu Houcong handled it perfectly.

Princess Zhaoling had never experienced anything like this before.

She was raised in the deep palace from a young age, and all she had ever seen were sycophantic servants and hypocritical princes and noblemen.

Now, he has encountered a chivalrous and exceptionally capable "knight-errant" like Zhu Houcong, and is further enhanced by the aura of being his savior.

It got me hooked very quickly.

In just four or five days, Princess Zhaoling had completely fallen for her.

Inside the residence on Cloud Peak, Zhu Houcong looked at the blushing girl in his arms and knew that the time was right.

evildoer!

I need your help in my spiritual practice!

Princess Zhaoling was a complete blank slate.

Zhu Houcong, on the other hand, transformed into a great teacher.

Tailor teaching to individual needs and guide students patiently and persuasively.

He patiently...uh...taught Princess Zhaoling.

After a while, Princess Zhaoling suddenly looked up, opened her big round eyes, and asked, "What is our relationship now?"

Zhu Houcong lowered his head and chuckled, "Don't speak..."

Time flies, and he was deeply moved after the class.

Teachers and students truly complement each other.

A lesson can only be truly engaging when both people work together.

Princess Zhaoling is definitely a good student; that can be described in eight words.

Hardworking and warm-hearted!

Zhu Houcong naturally took meticulous care of such a student.

In the following period, their relationship quickly heated up.

Princess Zhaoling finally revealed her true identity to Zhu Houcong.