"I'm just telling the truth. If you don't like it, then go away!" Dongfang Yu'er glanced at Nangong Xiao and waved her hand nonchalantly.
"Ye Qianlong!" Dongfang Heng instantly appeared between Ye Qianlong and Shen Lixue, separating them. A sharp glint flashed in his deep eyes: "You've forgotten everything I said again..."
"Ye Qianlong! Why does this name sound so familiar?" Dongfang Yu'er frowned and muttered to herself.
“Of course I’m familiar with the name of the Crown Prince of Xiliang!” Nangong Xiao glanced at Dongfang Yu’er, as if to say, “You’re making a fuss over nothing.”
"He is the Crown Prince of Xiliang!" Dongfang Yu'er looked at Ye Qianlong, her beautiful eyes filled with shock. He was indeed handsome, with a pure and noble aura, but his personality was far too naive...
"Dongfang Heng, Qianlong is simple-minded and has no ill intentions. Don't take it too seriously!" Shen Lixue grabbed Dongfang Heng's arm, trying to pull him aside.
Dongfang Heng is the God of War of Azure Flame. He is indifferent and aloof, and his handsome face always shows only one expression. However, since meeting Ye Qianlong, many emotions have flashed in his unfathomable eyes.
Shen Lixue knew that he didn't like Ye Qianlong.
Dongfang Heng stood still, his sharp gaze fixed on Ye Qianlong: "Ye Qianlong, every word I've ever said to you is not a joke!"
Ye Qianlong's eyes remained clear as a spring, but his slender body stiffened slightly.
"Dongfang Heng, what are you talking about?" Shen Lixue looked at Dongfang Heng, her eyebrows slightly raised. What had he said to Ye Qianlong that made Ye Qianlong react so strongly?
“I hope that Crown Prince Ye will not forget some things I reminded him of!” Dongfang Heng replied to Shen Lixue’s words, his sharp gaze still fixed on Ye Qianlong.
Shen Lixue frowned: "What did you remind him of?"
"Things to be aware of in the Azure Flame Kingdom!" Dongfang Heng replied casually.
"That's all?" Shen Lixue was skeptical.
"Of course!" Dongfang Heng answered decisively, without the slightest hesitation, leaving no room for doubt.
"Li Xue, your cousin Heng is very busy. You should be free, right? Come with me to the War King's Mansion!" Dongfang Yu'er smiled brightly, but a hint of sorrow flashed in her beautiful eyes. She could tell that Ye Qianlong was competing with her cousin Heng for Li Xue, and her cousin's words were a reminder to Ye Qianlong not to have designs on Li Xue.
As the saying goes, those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly. Under normal circumstances, with Li Xue's intelligence, she would definitely be able to figure out the reason for the matter. But now she is involved, and everything is shrouded in mist. She cannot see her cousin Ye Qianlong's feelings for her!
"It's not appropriate for me to go to the War King's Mansion!" The War King was the previous War God of Qingyan. He was of noble status and seemed to have a bad temper. He refused to see the Crown Prince and the Prince of Zhan when they asked to see him at Xiangguo Temple. He would definitely not see Shen Lixue, a young lady with no power or influence.
"It's alright, just consider it keeping me company." Dongfang Yu'er stepped forward, and without saying another word, pulled Shen Lixue out of the pavilion and strode away, whispering in Shen Lixue's ear as they walked: "Uncle has a very good temper. He will definitely see us after he finishes his business!"
Shen Lixue raised the corners of her mouth, unable to reconcile the ruthless war god from Xiangguo Temple, who had killed dozens of assassins with a single palm strike, with the word "good-tempered": "Since the War Prince has a good temper, you can go to the War Prince's Mansion to see him by yourself. I have things to do at the Holy Prince's Mansion, so I won't accompany you!"
Dongfang Yu'er glanced back and whispered mysteriously to Shen Lixue, "Brother Heng, Nangong Xiao, and Ye Qianlong must have something to discuss. Let's not disturb them..."
“I will stand aside and wait for them to finish discussing things before I go over…” As she spoke, Shen Lixue tried to pull away Dongfang Yu’er’s hand that was tightly gripping her arm.
"Alright, alright, I'll tell you the truth!" Her plan had been seen through, Dongfang Yu'er was somewhat annoyed: "Since the Imperial Uncle retired, he hasn't liked seeing people. He does have some contact with my cousin Heng, though. Just now, on my way to the War Prince's mansion, I heard that several people were refused an audience..."
Those people were either highly skilled in martial arts or exceptionally talented, and all of them were refused a visit by the War King. Naturally, Dongfang Yu'er dared not rashly seek an audience with him again.
"You had Dongfang Heng accompany you to the War Prince's Mansion to ensure you could enter and see the War Prince!" Shen Lixue raised her eyebrows slightly. The War Prince was the Azure Flame War God and a noble royal prince, so it was inevitable that he would be arrogant.
"Yes!" Dongfang Yu'er nodded gently.
"I'm not familiar with Prince Zhan, and even if I go to his mansion, I won't be able to help you!" Shen Lixue and Prince Zhan had only met a few times and hadn't exchanged many words. Given Prince Zhan's arrogance, he wouldn't pay any attention to her.
“You are Heng’s cousin’s fiancée, so the Imperial Uncle will definitely give you some face and let you see us!” Dongfang Yu’er’s lips curled up slightly, her beautiful eyes sparkling. If she couldn’t ask Heng’s cousin, asking his fiancée for help would be just as good.
"This will work?" Shen Lixue frowned. She and Dongfang Heng were only engaged in name. Could they really get an audience with the War King just by using that title? That was a pipe dream.
"Let's go and try it and we'll see!" Shen Lixue agreed to help, and Dongfang Yu'er beamed with joy. She pulled Shen Lixue along and quickly walked outside.
Dongfang Yu'er was in high spirits, and Shen Lixue didn't want to dampen her enthusiasm. She decided to go with her to the Zhan Wang Mansion to try her luck. If the Zhan Wang was willing to see Dongfang Yu'er, that would be best. If he wasn't, Shen Lixue would have done her best.
Watching Shen Lixue and Dongfang Yu'er quickly disappear into the distance, Dongfang Heng frowned but remained silent.
Nangong Xiao also raised the corners of his mouth. It was much better for Shen Lixue and Dongfang Yu'er to be together than for Ye Qianlong to tug at his sleeve. No wonder Dongfang Heng didn't stop it.
"Li Xue!" As Shen Li Xue walked further and further away, Ye Qianlong called out softly, his clear eyes flashing with a mixture of disappointment and anticipation.
"Qianlong, you can stay at the Holy King's Mansion for now. I'll come see you again in a few days!" Shen Lixue said with a smile. Most of the conflicts between Dongfang Heng and Ye Qianlong were caused by her. Once she left the Holy King's Mansion, the two of them would calm down.
Dongfang Heng is a righteous gentleman who would never harm others, while Ye Qianlong is childlike and simple-minded. Shen Lixue is not worried that they will plot against each other; in fact, they might even work together to solve the strange events that have recently occurred.
"Okay!" Ye Qianlong answered loudly, watching Shen Lixue disappear outside the door. His clear eyes instantly dimmed, and he murmured to himself, "You have to come see me soon, I'll be waiting for you!"
Shen Lixue's footsteps faded into the distance. Ye Qianlong didn't say anything more, turned around, and silently went back to his room, closing the door to block out all outside sight.
Nangong Xiao waved his fan, his wicked gaze fixed on the room where Ye Qianlong was: "Is he really stupid, or is he pretending?"
"How could the Crown Prince of Xiliang be a fool?" Dongfang Heng also looked towards Ye Qianlong's room, a layer of coldness lingering in his sharp eyes.
“But to me, his every move was very natural, not like he was faking it!” Nangong Xiao was the heir of the King of Yunnan. He had seen countless people and could clearly distinguish whether a person’s behavior was fake or natural.
"Perhaps he's lacking in certain areas!" The Ye Qianlong that Dongfang Heng encountered was childlike in nature, with a somewhat peculiar temperament, and didn't talk much when facing others…
"I've heard that the more eccentric a person is, the higher their martial arts skills are. Dongfang Heng, have you ever tried his martial arts?" Nangong Xiao's charming eyes were full of curiosity. He hadn't met such an interesting person in a long time.
"I've tried it a few times, and it's just as you said, his martial arts are unfathomable!" To practice martial arts, one needs a calm mind. Perhaps it is because Ye Qianlong's heart is pure and free of distractions that his martial arts have become so unfathomable.
"Dongfang Heng, Ye Qianlong is the Crown Prince of Xiliang. What are you planning to do with him? Keeping him in the Holy King's Mansion is not a good idea!" Nangong Xiao leisurely waved his fan. Some old ministers in the court, besides eating and drinking, have nothing to do all day and like to impeach others. If they find out that the Crown Prince of Xiliang is secretly living in the Holy King's Mansion, they will definitely impeach him extensively and make it known to everyone.
"I have my own arrangements!" The Crown Prince of Xiliang secretly came to Qingyan and has been living in the Holy King's Mansion for a long time. It is indeed easy for him to attract criticism. Dongfang Heng is not afraid of rumors, but he knows that rumors can kill people invisibly, so he must take precautions as soon as possible.
Shen Lixue and Dongfang Yu'er left the Holy King's Mansion and slowly made their way to the War King's Mansion in a carriage. The War King was still in the palace, so they weren't in a hurry.
The carriage of Dongfang Yu'er was fully equipped. Shen Lixue and Dongfang Yu'er drank fragrant tea and ate snacks, and it took them about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before they arrived at the Holy King's Mansion.
As she lifted the curtain and stepped off the carriage, a familiar voice called out, "Princess, Sister Lixue!"