Mother! How could you be so heartless!
Ah! I'm not reconciled! I'm not reconciled!
From then on, the sharp-mouthed man found that Baili Le was becoming more and more obedient. In fact, whenever he had that intention, Baili Le would cooperate very well. Baili Le was outstanding in appearance and was born a princess. Her skin was like the finest jade. No one in the brothel could compare to Baili Le. Naturally, the man was so happy that he forgot about home and doted on Baili Le very much!
Meanwhile, Ouyang Zhide and Xuanyuan Chaohua, who had only held sinecure positions since returning to the capital, received their appointments. Half a month later, the two would return to their respective posts and continue guarding the border.
Ouyang Yue and Princess Shuangxia breathed a sigh of relief. The banquet they held earlier was intended to help Xuanyuan Chaohua find a suitable partner to avoid being forced into marriage. If Xuanyuan Chaohua had returned to the border before then, the problem would have been solved.
Xuan Yuan Chaohua, naturally preparing for his journey to the border, was dressed simply in a grey long robe, walking alone down the street until he reached a secluded narrow alley in Chenghua Street. It was no exaggeration to say that Xuan Yuan Chaohua was both a scholar and a warrior; he was also very particular about literature and ink. An unassuming shop in this alley possessed some of the world's finest ink, and he would always come here before leaving for the capital to find a couple of pieces to take to the border.
However, just as he turned the corner of the narrow alley, he didn't notice that someone on the other side of the street had noticed him.
"What are you staring at, Ru Shuang? Come on in." Cheng Shi looked at her daughter's dazed expression, then looked up and saw only an empty alley. She couldn't help but tug at her daughter.
Li Rushuang came to her senses and said to Cheng Shi, "Mother, you should go back first. I realized there's something I haven't bought yet. I'll go take a look."
"Go and come back quickly." Madam Cheng turned and entered the restaurant. Li Rushuang possessed martial arts skills, although they were just fancy moves. However, unless she encountered someone with high martial arts skills, she would usually have trouble.
"Why is General Xuanyuan walking down that narrow alley?" Driven by curiosity, Li Rushuang followed him.
Xuan Yuan Chaohua thought to himself that after finding two inkstones, he would have to go back to Zhenpinxuan to buy some osmanthus cakes, as his grandmother loved them the most.
"Help!" Just then, Xuan Yuan Chaohua and Li Rushuang behind him were both startled. The narrow alley was shaped like a cross, and Xuan Yuan Chaohua only needed to turn one more corner to reach the alley. However, the voice came from in front of them.
Without hesitation, Xuan Yuan Chaohua rushed forward, followed by Li Rushuang after a moment's thought. After running for a while, they discovered a group of over ten people gathered in the alley on the other side. There were four women and over ten men. The four women were clearly two young ladies and two maids. One, dressed in a white, fitted dress, was pretty and charming, while the other, in a green, fitted, and legging outfit, appeared spirited and imposing. The men surrounded them. The one leading them, dressed in a long, golden brocade robe adorned with dazzling jewels, was leering at the two young ladies, trying to touch them.
The woman in the green outfit was being held down by her arms, but she kept struggling and angrily shouted, "You beast, if you dare to do anything reckless, I will never let you get away with this!"
In comparison, the other woman, dressed in white and nearly harassed, looked quite frail. She was huddled behind the woman in green, tears streaming down her face. But when she looked up, her expression changed, and she exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Xuanyuan, it's you!"
Xuan Yuan Chaohua was also taken aback, not expecting to run into an acquaintance here: "Qi Qi!"
The group of men didn't seem like ordinary thugs; they were all tall and strong, with serious and cold expressions. They surrounded the leader in gold, who looked at the man in gold and said coldly, "Could it be that your lover has arrived? Get him! Beat this meddlesome bastard to the ground, and you'll be richly rewarded."
Enraged, Xuan Yuan Chaohua kicked two of his charging followers, sending them sprawling face-first into the mud, yelping in pain. Xuan Yuan Chaohua's eyes widened further, and he charged straight at the leader, reaching out to grab the man's neck!
Li Rushuang was startled when she saw the man and quickly ran over to stop him: "General Xuanyuan, you mustn't! This is Baili Gan, the eldest son of Prince De!"
Prince Bailiqia was the emperor's younger brother and the emperor's most trusted and favored person. Sometimes, a word from Bailiqia was more useful than the advice of his sons, such as the crown prince and the fifth prince, or the words of important officials in the court. This shows how much Emperor Mingxian valued him.
Upon hearing this, Baili Gan's eyes darted around mischievously, but he suddenly jumped back and crashed heavily to the ground, shouting, "Ah, Xuanyuan Chaohua, how dare you! As a court official, you dare to beat this young master! You have no respect for rank! Guards, seize Xuanyuan Chaohua! If he dares to resist, that is a grave offense, punishable by death!"
Xuanyuan Chaohua, Li Rushuang, and the four women who had been struggling and did not know Baili Gan's true identity all changed their expressions at the same time!
Baili Gan sneered, "Guards, fetch the imperial physician! This young master is injured. This injury needs to be examined. Xuanyuan Chaohua assaulted this young master; send him directly to the Dali Temple for trial!" Then, Baili Gan whispered a cold laugh at Xuanyuan Chaohua, "So you are Xuanyuan Chaohua? Very well, this young master was just looking for someone to play with. You've got some nerve! If I don't make you kneel down, kowtow, and apologize for ruining this young master's plans, I won't be Baili!"
☆、192、The Crown Prince got beaten up, please help!
Xuan Yuan Chaohua's face was cold and stern. No one would have expected that he would encounter such a rogue prince just for buying something.
Li Rushuang's expression darkened. If she hadn't known about this, she certainly wouldn't have cared about anything. But now that she had encountered it, she felt she would be letting Yue'er down if she just left. Naturally, she couldn't ignore it. Li Rushuang quickly stepped in front of her and said, "Your Highness, this is all just a misunderstanding. Can we just let it go?"
Baili Gan had been sneering, but his expression changed when he saw Li Rushuang: "Oh, and who are you?"
"This humble woman, Li Rushuang, daughter of the Minister of War, greets the Crown Prince of De." Li Rushuang bowed respectfully. Although she acted with grace and propriety, she also understood the importance of speaking appropriately to different people.
Baili Gan couldn't help but stroke his chin and said with a smile, "Li Rushuang? If I remember correctly, this was originally one of the three ugliest women in the capital, Li Rushuang. Are you really sure it's that Li Rushuang?"
“As the Crown Prince of De said, that is indeed the case,” Li Rushuang replied.
"Oh, so it's you!" Baili Gan clapped his hands excitedly. "One of the reasons I returned to the capital this time was for you. Good, good. You weren't noticeable when you were standing in the back, but now that you've come out, I've noticed you're quite beautiful. Alright! As long as you agree to switch places with these two women and come with me, I won't hold it against them. What do you say?" A strange light flashed in Baili Gan's eyes.
Li Rushuang's expression changed drastically, Xuan Yuanchaohua's tiger eyes widened, and even the young lady in white and green looked uneasy, nervously watching Li Rushuang and Baili Gan.
Despite being the heir apparent to the Prince of De, Baili Gan was not well-known in the capital. It was rumored that he was born with a congenital illness, so he was sent to the mountains at a young age to learn martial arts from a master, rarely returning to the capital. Although many knew of the Prince of De, few had actually seen him. Li Rushuang knew of him only by chance, because the previous encounter was so vivid. On that occasion, it was this very Prince of De who was harassing a woman. Li Rushuang was quite young then, but Lady Cheng intervened and stopped him. How could Li Rushuang forget such a memorable event?
What could Baili Gan possibly do with her? Besides, Baili Gan is the heir of the Prince of De, so most women can do whatever they want with him. Putting aside whether Li Rushuang likes Baili Gan or not, he only said he'd go with her, without any status or relationship. What benefits could a woman possibly receive afterward? She's not even interested in anyone now; she wouldn't even accept a grand wedding. Why would she demean herself like that?
But……
Li Rushuang glanced at Xuan Yuan Chaohua, who was already furious: "Prince De, as a member of the royal family, you should set an example. You disregard royal laws and even try to force a noble lady to commit illegal acts. In your eyes, there is no law." Xuan Yuan Chaohua had always been very proud. Even though he was a step removed from Emperor Mingxian and could not be considered a true member of the royal family in the strictest sense, he was still very capable. In his heart, apart from his grandfather and father, there was no other man in the world whom he admired and respected. Now, being insulted like this by a spoiled prince, how could he bear it? He immediately rebuked him.
"The law is the law now. I am the law, and you can all be taken away. Anyone who dares to resist is considered to have assaulted me and fled in fear of punishment, which is an even more serious crime!" Baili Gan sneered and waved his hand. Another team of ten people rushed in from outside, making a total of about twenty people. With Baili Gan in the team, they were indeed not easy to deal with.
Li Rushuang frowned and said, "General Xuanyuan, I think it's best not to act rashly. This Prince De's son is not often in the capital, and not many people know him. If he suddenly breaks through the encirclement, I'm afraid he really will do it, and then it will be hard to explain."
Xuan Yuan Chaohua's face darkened as he looked at Li Rushuang: "This matter has dragged Miss Li into it. Don't worry, even if something happens to me, I won't let you be implicated."
Li Rushuang shook her head. She hadn't stepped forward to ask for any promises; it was only for the sake of her sister.
Seeing these people being led away resignedly, Baili Gan smiled smugly and led his men back to the Prince of De's mansion. Xuan Yuan Chaohua and the others were taken to a decent room and were not tied up, but were simply guarded closely.
"Brother Xuanyuan, I'm so sorry. I never expected to run into something like this. I've only dragged you into this." The woman in white, who was being held down, said to Xuanyuan Chaohua with a guilty expression. Xuanyuan Chaohua shook his head and asked, "Why did you suddenly return to the capital? Shouldn't you be at the border?"
At this point, he turned to introduce Li Rushuang: "Miss Li, this is Qi Qi, a descendant of General Qi, the deputy general of the Xuanyuan family for generations, and the younger sister of Qi Tian, the current General Qi. This is Miss Li Rushuang, the daughter of the Minister of War. You have both met her."
The group nodded politely, but Li Rushuang looked at the girl in green. The girl stood calmly to one side, appearing very composed and dignified, and they even felt a sense of familiarity towards her. Seeing that Li Rushuang and Xuanyuan Chaohua were both looking at the girl in green, Qi Qi finally reacted and said, "I forgot to introduce you. This young lady is named Lüyan. She is a friend I met on my way back. She saved me, and we traveled back to the capital together. But as soon as we arrived in the capital, I sent the servants back to the mansion to pack up. We stayed to have a meal first, and then this happened, which has inconvenienced Brother Xuanyuan and Miss Li."
Xuanyuan Chaohua shook his head and said, "There's no such thing as being a burden. Even if it weren't for you, I would have done the same thing today. You need not take it to heart."
Lü Yan stood up and bowed to Xuan Yuan Chaohua and Li Rushuang, saying, "Thank you, General Xuan Yuan and Miss Li, for saving us today. If it weren't for you, Xiao Qi and I would not know where we are now. Compared to your status, the Prince of De is always a bit wary, so no matter what, Lü Yan wants to thank you for saving us." Lü Yan's expression was extremely serious, and Xuan Yuan Chaohua and Li Rushuang had no doubt about her sincerity. They immediately felt a good impression of her and increasingly felt that she resembled someone.
Xuan Yuan Chaohua just smiled and squinted his eyes, saying, "What we need to think about now is how to get out of here. This Prince De's heir first gave us a show of force, making it unlikely that we would choose to run away easily. Then he took us to Prince De's mansion, locked us in this room, and left. What is his purpose?"
Li Rushuang said in a deep voice, "This is indeed puzzling, but I'm afraid that apart from the people of the Prince of De's mansion, very few people know about this Prince of De's heir. However, this is not the first time that this Prince of De's heir has been lecherous and abducted women from good families."
"How did Miss Li know?" Qi Qi couldn't help but ask. Li Rushuang immediately recounted what had happened to her when she was young. Lü Yan's face turned extremely ugly as she listened. "He forcibly abducted a woman! This Prince De is simply too hateful. He should be killed a thousand times! No, even killing a thousand times wouldn't be enough to atone for his sins!" As she said this, Lü Yan's face was filled with ferocious anger. This surprised Xuan Yuan Chaohua, Li Rushuang, and Qi Qi. Before, Lü Yan had been quite normal. She had remained calm even when she was captured. But for Li Rushuang to talk about other people's affairs could agitate her like this was indeed very strange.
A look of confusion crossed the faces of all three. Qi Qi gently explained, "Actually, I met Miss Lü Yan on the road. Our caravan encountered some trouble, and Miss Lü Yan happened to appear and solve our problem. Moreover, we discovered that our destination was the capital, so we traveled together. Although Miss Lü Yan and I have very different personalities, we hit it off immediately. In just a short journey, we felt like old friends who had known each other for many years. This must be fate." Qi Qi's words immediately interrupted Lü Yan's thoughts. She realized something was amiss and quickly explained, "I've always hated this kind of behavior, so I was a little agitated. Please don't mind." She shook Qi Qi's hand, thinking that if it weren't for Qi Qi, she would have been in even greater embarrassment. Qi Qi was just trying to help her out.
Neither Xuanyuan Chaohua nor Li Rushuang seemed to care, and the four of them chatted casually.
At the Prince Chen's residence, Baili Chen and Ouyang Yue were enjoying tea in the flower hall when Leng Sha suddenly sent a message, which startled both of them.
Ouyang Yue was even more stunned: "The Prince of De actually has a heir?" This was not in the original owner's memories. Perhaps she didn't know it at all, or perhaps it was something that someone of her original level didn't know.
Baili Chen frowned: "There is indeed one, named Baili Gan."
Ouyang Yue narrowed her eyes: "No matter who he is, he actually captured my brother and Ru Shuang. If he hasn't been sent to the Dali Temple, it's easier to handle. Just go to the Prince De's mansion to demand their release."
Baili Chen's eyes flickered slightly, and it was unclear what he was thinking. Ouyang Yue said, "Although he is from the Prince De's mansion and is our elder, this matter was not my brother's fault. If Prince De is so unreasonable, then I don't need to be polite." Ouyang Yue's voice was very low, and those who knew her knew that she was angry. She was already annoyed by Xuan Yuan Chaohua's coercion of Baili Le, and now that she had finally been appointed and was about to leave, this mess had occurred. Ouyang Yue was protective of her family and was capable of anything.
Leng Caiwen walked in at this moment and said, "I'll go in with you too. I might be able to say something since General Xuanyuan has been arrested."
"Oh? Cousin, do you know anyone in the Prince of De's mansion?" Ouyang Yue asked.
Leng Caiwen smiled, but his expression was somewhat complicated as he said, "I used to have some private dealings with Princess Nan."
Ouyang Yue raised an eyebrow slightly, but said nothing more: "Summon half of the guards from Prince Chen's residence and send them to Prince De's residence!"
Thus, Baili Chen, Ouyang Yue, and Leng Caiwen led a large group of people straight to the Prince of De's residence. Many people turned their heads to look at them on the way. If they didn't know that this was the prince's carriage, it would have really caused panic, because these people all had gloomy faces and a fierce aura, which was frightening to look at.
"Go in and inform Prince Chen and Princess Chen that they request an audience with the Imperial Uncle." Upon arriving outside the Prince De's residence, Baili Chen announced loudly. Soon, someone led everyone into the residence. Most of the soldiers of Prince Chen's residence were outside, and they only brought about twenty people in. However, this number was still quite large, causing the servants of Prince De's residence to be on high alert while remaining puzzled.
Baili Chen and his two companions were led to the main hall of the Prince of De's residence. Prince De, Baili Qia, his son Baili Gan, and Princess Baili Nan were all seated there. Baili Chen, Ouyang Yue, and Leng Caiwen immediately stepped forward to greet him. Baili Qia and Emperor Mingxian were brothers, and naturally looked very similar. However, Emperor Mingxian had been a prince for many years and naturally possessed an imposing aura. He was a cold and hard-looking person. In contrast, Prince De had a much more peaceful expression, which was similar to his reputation for being indifferent to worldly affairs.
"Very well, it's a rare treat for you all to come see me today, please rise." Baili Qia said with a smile, and Baili Chen and the other two also sat down one after another.
"Mingyue, how has the Imperial Aunt been lately? I've been afraid of disturbing her meditation, so I haven't been able to visit her for a long time," Baili Qia said as soon as he sat down.
Ouyang Yue smiled gently and said, "Uncle, Grandmother is in good health. Although she prefers quiet, she is only concerned with family. If you visit her, she will be happy and won't mind at all."
Baili Qia nodded with a smile: "That makes sense, haha. I was mistaken. I will visit the princess's residence to see my aunt these next two days." Baili Qia was very approachable. Although he was older and the emperor's most valued younger brother and minister, he had no airs. For a time, the host and guest enjoyed themselves and chatted happily with Ouyang Yue.
From the moment Baili Chen and his companions stepped into the hall, Baili Gan's lecherous eyes were fixed on Ouyang Yue, never leaving her side. Everyone noticed him. Baili Chen said in a deep voice, "Why did my cousin suddenly return to the capital without even informing anyone? I should have sent someone to greet him then." His words were full of warning. Baili Chen already felt wronged by being stared at like that, especially since Baili Gan's eyes were so blatant and undisguised.
A cold glint flashed in Leng Caiwen's eyes, but he had no right to speak here, so he sat to the side and watched without saying a word, though his obvious annoyance was undisguised.
Baili Nan sat down next to Baili Gan and tugged at him, saying, "Brother, what are you doing? This is so rude."
Baili Gan, however, said nonchalantly, "Everyone has a love for beauty. Princess Chen is so stunningly beautiful that I, the young master, am simply admiring her. If she really didn't want people to see her, why didn't she wear a veil to cover herself every day? If she didn't cover herself, wouldn't people still see her? Her eyes are on my face, who can stop me?" Baili Gan's words were quite venomous. Was he implying that Ouyang Yue was unconcealed, intentionally trying to seduce people?
Ouyang Yue turned her gaze to Baili Gan, only to see him dressed in a bright blue brocade robe, with red and green gemstones embroidered on his collar and belt, and a large ruby crown on his head. His entire outfit shimmered. Baili Gan was undeniably handsome, the kind that exudes a refined, dashing charm. However, his eyes seemed to be born with a lecherous nature; when he squinted at you, you felt an urge to blind him. At that moment, he was slumped in his chair, completely lacking any semblance of decorum, looking every bit like a spoiled brat, the kind of thug boss rumored to be. This was utterly inconsistent with his title as the heir apparent of the Prince of De.
Upon seeing this, Prince Baili Qia roared angrily, "What nonsense are you spouting? Look at your posture! Sit properly for me!" Baili Qia's words were filled with barely concealed anger. Baili Qia's flirting with his cousin's wife and spreading rumors about Chong Pian were extremely damaging to his reputation. Baili Gan had not been in the capital for many years, so his words and actions had not spread, but Baili Qia knew that this was a troublesome and reckless fellow who would not stop until he had angered him to the point of being crooked.
Baili Gan disagreed: "Father, please calm down. Besides, am I wrong? My cousin's wife won the title of the most beautiful woman in Langya Continent. Almost everyone in the continent has seen her. As her elder brother and relative, am I not allowed to see her? Isn't that putting the cart before the horse?"
Ouyang Yue laughed and asked, "Oh, so did you figure it out, cousin?"
Baili Gan nodded in satisfaction: "Hmm, as expected of a beauty chosen from Langya Continent, her appearance is indeed remarkable. Look at those eyes, as bright and captivating as autumn water, her nose as beautiful as a jade mountain, and her lips, so red and alluring. Truly exquisite features."
Ouyang Yue actually nodded in agreement, "What my cousin says is true, that's what I think too." Everyone was stunned. These two were actually flirting in front of so many people? Wasn't this Princess Chen utterly lacking in feminine virtue and shameless? But then Ouyang Yue turned to Baili Chen and said, "Your Highness, did you hear that? You should learn from your cousin. Next time you realize you've done something wrong, you should praise me like that. If I'm in a good mood, we won't have to argue. You really should learn more from your cousin in this regard. I've heard he's quite the charming and dashing man, and he's done his fair share of ways to win a woman's heart. Although Your Highness is somewhat inferior in this regard, I'm happy to learn even a little bit from him." Baili Chen's expression was very strange, and Baili Gan was also stunned.
"Oh, you actually want your cousin to learn this from me, the young master? As a woman, don't you all think that men should learn less?" Baili Gan couldn't help but ask.
Ouyang Yue laughed and said, "If more people learn from me, my cousin won't be so obvious, right? That way, there will be fewer women in the world who will be harmed."
Baili Gan's expression suddenly changed: "What do you mean by this!"
Ouyang Yue's expression calmed down, and she said, "You should know what I mean, cousin. I have only one purpose in coming here. Please release my brother and my friend Li Rushuang as soon as possible."
Baili Gan sneered: "Release them? What are you saying, cousin's wife? I don't understand."
Baili Qia and Baili Nan's expressions changed, and they questioned Baili Gan tentatively. However, Baili Gan's expression remained unclear. Baili Qia angrily said, "Baili Gan, what have you done now! You captured General Xuanyuan?!" Baili Qia was filled with rage. This Baili Gan was far too troublesome. Although Emperor Mingxian doted on his younger brother, he couldn't act without restraint. Xuanyuan Chaohua wasn't a true member of the imperial family, but with Princess Shuangxia above him, who in the royal family dared to disrespect him? Besides, Xuanyuan Chaohua was truly capable. If something happened because of this, Baili Gan might even be assassinated by the people and patriots of the Great Zhou Dynasty. That was the influence of Xuanyuan Chaohua. Even the Emperor had to give him some face. How could Baili Qia not be furious that his unfilial son dared to do such an arrogant and unrestrained thing?
"Father, don't listen to their nonsense. How could your son do such a thing? Your son is innocent!" Baili Gan even cried and cried out his innocence.
Ouyang Yue coldly curled her lips: "Since my cousin is innocent, do you dare to let us search him?"
"How dare you! This is the Prince of De's residence. How can you search it as you please? Even the Imperial Uncle would have to think twice. How dare you presume to overstep the bounds of the Emperor's authority!" Baili Gan shouted.
Ouyang Yue laughed: "Of course I wouldn't dare, but I have heard confirmed news that my brother, my friend Li Rushuang, and four other women were all taken to the Prince De's residence by you, my cousin. My brother disappeared during the shopping trip. If you don't want people to know, you shouldn't have done it in the first place. If you want to clear your name, you should at least show some sincerity. I'm also very worried. In order to avoid any estrangement between relatives, this search is still necessary. If this causes any conflict between the two households, then it would be a loss."
Upon hearing this, Baili Qia's face darkened: "You bastard, did you do it or not? Hand over the person right now!" Baili Qia knew Baili Gan all too well. In fact, from the moment Baili Chen and the others entered the mansion, he knew there must be some reason behind it. The first thing he thought of was naturally his troublesome son who had just returned to the capital and had caused such a big problem!
Baili chuckled dryly, "You think you can just say you have someone? Fine, then let you search. If you find them, I will of course hand them over. But if you don't find them, I have another request: I hope you will do me the honor of joining me on the river cruise tomorrow."
A cold glint flashed in Ouyang Yue's eyes. This Baili Gan was utterly shameless, and to say such things in front of Baili Chen was practically slapping Baili Chen in the face.
The next moment, Ouyang Yue felt a gust of wind flash past her ear and thought to herself, "Oh no!" Baili Chen had already rushed over and reached out to twist Baili Gan's neck. Baili Gan's eyes narrowed, and then he rolled away to dodge the attack. However, Baili Chen was not going to let him go. He grabbed at Baili Gan's vital points with his claw-like hand. Baili Gan did not think twice and kept rolling around on the ground to avoid Baili Chen's attacks. In no time, his hair ornament fell off and his clothes became disheveled.
"Oh dear, Your Highness, if you had such intentions, you should have just said so. How could you do such a thing in front of everyone? I'm very thin-skinned, and we shouldn't let anyone know about such private matters. Besides, my sister-in-law is here too. If she sees this, how can we face anyone afterward?" Baili Chen became more and more agitated as he hit him, and his blows became increasingly brutal. Baili Gan's mouth was also not idle, and he even made groaning sounds. The tone was very strange, with a kind of eerie feeling that made one's scalp tingle.
Prince De, Baili Qia, stared wide-eyed, his hands trembling with rage. He gripped the chair tightly and roared, "Guards! Seize the Crown Prince! So he won't make such a fool of himself in front of me!"
A squad of guards rushed into the hall and were about to grab Baili Gan when he suddenly sprang up, slung his head over Baili Chen's shoulder, and laughed, "Father, look how angry you are! I was just joking with my cousin. We used to do this all the time, didn't we, cousin!" As he spoke, he leaned in, but Baili Chen simply reached out to block him. Baili Gan's lips landed on Baili Chen's hand, and Baili Chen immediately shook his head, breaking free and rubbing his hand on his clothes in extreme disgust.
Ouyang Yue narrowed her eyes as she looked at Baili Gan, who was smiling lewdly. She said sourly, "Your Highness, your hand is almost ruined. Will it be corroded by some kind of poisonous gas and become useless?" Baili Chen nodded seriously and said, "You're right, it's very possible. What do you suggest, my wife?"
"Clean it up immediately and see. If it's really been poisoned, that would be terrible, it's disgusting." Ouyang Yue looked worried, and Baili Gan shouted, "What do you mean?"
Ouyang Yue sighed and said, "I never expected my cousin to have such a fetish. So all those times you flirted with respectable women were just to cover up this fetish. No wonder you wanted to arrest my handsome, dashing, and extraordinary brother. But my brother is a true man and would never agree to your proposal. Cousin, I think you should give up on this idea. There's no future for you two."