Luan Yenan lowered his eyes and whispered in Zuo Baixuan's ear, "Xuan'er, it's not surprising that you like women."
As the phoenix carriage swayed gently, Luan Yenan stared intently. She had meant what she said earlier; she had truly had enough.
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Chapter 97 Crazy Maid X Arrogant Princess 5
“Xuan’er, it’s not surprising that you like women.”
Luan Yenan's voice wasn't loud, but to Zuo Baixuan, it was like a thunderclap.
The thought of liking a woman, from the very first time it arose, terrified Zuo Baixuan.
Her mother was gone, and Luan Ye Nan, her closest friend, was the man she loved. These feelings, bottled up inside with nowhere to go, brewed into a bitter cup of wine.
She had thought that since she was out of favor, Emperor Li would completely forget her existence, and that it would be fine to keep Luan Yenan in the palace with her and suppress her feelings.
Fate played a cruel joke on her; her good days were shattered, and she received news of an arranged marriage bestowed upon her by Emperor Li.
During those days, I felt depressed, but Luan Yenan acted as if nothing was wrong, and continued to sneak out of the palace as usual.
Now, she has finally made up her mind to leave this world that has disappointed her so much, and to give Luan Ye Nan, who is attached to the glamorous world outside the palace, freedom. But she never expected that Luan Ye Nan would personally drag her back.
Before my anger could even erupt, I received this answer.
After several twists and turns, Zuo Baixuan's heart was hanging in the air, and she dared not think directly in the direction she expected.
He gripped the riding whip tightly, trying to pull Luan Yenan back: "What do you mean by that? Are you referring to that female merchant and courtesan before we left the city this morning?"
The night was cool and still, but the two of them felt warm.
Luan Yenan stared intently at Zuo Baixuan in the dim light, then answered irrelevantly, "What do you think?"
Zuo Baixuan did not have Luan Yenan's eyesight. Moonlight shone through the thin gauze covering the phoenix carriage curtains, but she still could not see what was happening inside.
A blush of embarrassment, as if her secret had been exposed, crossed her face. In her mind, she imagined Luan Ye Nan's bright eyes and a slightly wicked smile.
I remember it was just like that when I first met Sister Nan.
Although she was only a ten-year-old girl and was injured and extremely weak, there was a light hidden in her deep eyes. Even though she had been trapped in the deep palace for many years, the light in Sister Nan's eyes never disappeared.
Luan Yenan took advantage of Zuo Baixuan's night blindness, which prevented her from seeing anything at night unless the light was bright. He smirked and breathed lightly on Zuo Baixuan.
While almost blind, Zuo Baixuan was caught off guard and could only feel an itch on her face and waist, a touch that was both embarrassing and something she longed for.
She could tell the meaning behind Luan Yenan's playful attitude, and her face flushed.
Sister Nan, do you like me too?
Zuo Baixuan felt a surge of joy as she and Luan Yenan swayed rhythmically in the swaying phoenix carriage.
But soon, the joy was replaced by shyness.
Luan Yenan's various reactions clearly showed that she definitely hadn't fallen asleep.
Why is it that only Sister Nan gets to hear me say those embarrassing things?
"Sister Nan, what do you mean by that? Xuan'er doesn't understand. Xuan'er is still angry that you knew my plan but still brought me back." Zuo Baixuan pulled on the riding whip, trying to make things difficult for her.
Luan Yenan's light laughter sprayed all over Zuo Baixuan's face, shamelessly enjoying the embarrassed and annoyed expression on her face.
But she spoke in a soft tone, referring to herself as "Xuan'er," and there was no sign of anger at all.
“If you have a plan, I will help you execute it. As for whether it will work, I cannot guarantee it. But by sheer luck, tonight has served as a warning to Prince Dan, and he will certainly not bother us again on the road ahead,” Luan Yenan said.
Zuo Baixuan frowned, a question forming in her mind: "Sister Nan, do you mean I still have to go to Beigao Kingdom for the marriage as promised?"
Almost simultaneously, she forcefully pushed Luan Yenan away.
Luan Yenan didn't give her that chance.
As the whip tightened, in the instant Zuo Baixuan felt pain in her wrist, Luan Yenan followed and pinned her directly against the window frame.
With a loud bang, the horses outside were startled by the noise and shook their bodies, causing the entire imperial carriage to sway violently.
Zuo Baixuan screamed and fell onto the mattress along with Luan Yenan.
She couldn't see anything, only hear Luan Yenan humming softly.
"Sister Nan, are you injured? Hmm...?"
Zuo Baixuan couldn't see anything in the pitch black. She reached out to touch Luan Yenan's face, but found that his delicate face was coming towards her.
A cool, sweet taste landed on my lips.
? ? ?
!!
Luan Yenan stared intently at Zuo Baixuan.
It was indeed delicious; the flower I'd been growing for over a decade finally blossomed and bore fruit.
"I've had enough, how could I possibly hand you over to someone else?" Luan Yenan's voice was low, restraining the beast that was about to be released.
The warning of the beast being unleashed made Zuo Baixuan's heart pound.
Her body ached, tingled, and numb all over. It was the pain from the whip, the scratches from the thorns she had gotten while running outside, and the numbness and tingling from Luan Yennan's hands.
The silk sash around her waist, sometimes tight and sometimes loose, reminded her of the first time she tried on her wedding dress.
But Luan Yenan, having gained experience, became even more unrestrained, eager to help her change out of her dirty clothes.
"Sister Nan, what do you mean by that? Xuan'er doesn't understand..." Zuo Baixuan's heart was pounding. The answer was obvious, but she greedily wanted Luan Ye Nan to say it himself.
Luan Yenan lowered his head and kissed Zuo Baixuan's full earlobe.
Her breath tickled her ear canal, sending a tingling sensation deep into her heart. Zuo Baixuan couldn't help but moan softly, but worried that someone around her might hear, so she bit her lip, letting out only soft whispers.
“I want to repay your kindness, and I also want to collect my debt, Princess.” Luan Yennan seamlessly delivered the answer to Zuo Baixuan’s ears.
This address of "princess" was different from the usual ones.
Zuo Baixuan didn't want to correct him and held tightly to Luan Yenan's clothes.
The horses outside the imperial carriage became even more restless, causing the carriage to sway back and forth.
"What debt of gratitude?" Zuo Baixuan began to feel confused, and her body temperature became abnormal, something she had never experienced before.
Did you catch a cold when you ran outside just now?
However, the changes in body temperature are distinct from those of febrile diseases.
"To repay the debt of saving my life, my life belongs to the princess, and the princess's life naturally belongs to me as well," Luan Yenan replied.
This deal is very unfair.
He repaid the debt of saving his life with his own, but ended up taking the princess's life as well.
Zuo Baixuan could no longer discern the unfairness in the deal. Her whole body was tense, and in the dim light, she even saw a hint of a smile on Luan Yenan's face under the moonlight.
She was unaware of how pathetic she looked, and could only turn her head away while she was still somewhat lucid, not giving Luan Yenan a chance to continue looking.
"Sister Nan, what debt are you going to collect again...?" Zuo Baixuan tried to divert Luan Yenan's attention, but when she opened her mouth, she realized that her voice was now so soft and husky that it was even more embarrassing than if she hadn't spoken at all.
"Whatever you did before you left the carriage and ran away, I want to get it back from you." Luan Yennan smiled, lowered his head, and began to demand payment.
Zuo Baixuan never imagined that her usually serious, reserved, and stern Nan-jie would have such a side to her.
That's so unfair!
They bullied people until they had no strength to fight back.
When Luan Yenan looked up again, Zuo Baixuan's peach blossom eyes were already red and glistening with tears.
Even though she knew Zuo Baixuan couldn't see anything clearly, she still grabbed Zuo Baixuan's chin and turned her towards herself: "Princess, you can't be picky about food anymore."
"Wh...what..." Zuo Baixuan trembled. Was this also part of the debt collection?
"Among the vegetables that Western merchants brought to the Central Plains was one called carrot. It is said that this vegetable can cure night blindness." Luan Yenan said slowly and deliberately, his lips half-closed on Zuo Baixuan's, as if he was doing something annoying.
Zuo Baixuan's repeated "ha" sounds, accompanied by the swaying of the phoenix carriage as it was dragged by the horses, all landed in Luan Yenan's mouth. It was unclear whether she was responding that she understood or expressing her doubt.
In the unseen darkness, she vaguely saw Luan Yenan's smile, gave a soft scolding, and then mumbled that she had fallen asleep.
She had stayed up all night preparing for her escape, and now she was completely exhausted.
The gently swaying carriage, like a baby rocker, lulled the little princess to sleep.
Luan Yenan lay on his side, looking at the sleeping Zuo Baixuan, and mischievously ran his fingertips along her most ticklish spot, her waist, from bottom to top.
Zuo Baixuan frowned, but made no other reaction. Only Luan Yenan's fingertips were covered in fine sweat, which was strangely damp.
Luan Yenan was worried that Zuo Baixuan would catch a cold, so he wrapped her in a blanket and whistled to call the sentries in the distance to bring clean water and a change of clothes to help Zuo Baixuan wash up.
These sentries were not, as Prince Dan thought, sent by Emperor Li, but were subordinates arranged by Luan Yenan himself, making them very safe and reliable.
After tidying up, she lay down comfortably with Zuo Baixuan in her arms. The unexpected events of the night had caught her off guard. The sudden and intense stimulation had excited her, making it impossible for her to fall asleep.
Luan Yenan enjoyed watching Zuo Baixuan's sleeping face.
He then pulled out a crumpled piece of paper from his clothes.
It was a note left by Zuo Baixuan.
Having just seen Zuo Baixuan's plan, Luan Yenan had also considered following behind Zuo Baixuan, accompanying her to escape from the cliff, and living in seclusion without a name.
It wasn't until the Prince of Dan suddenly appeared, his arrogant attitude startling her.
My mission is not yet complete; I cannot simply walk away like this.
The sun rose as usual today.
She and Zuo Baixuan's plan to watch the sunrise was not going to happen, but there would be countless more opportunities in the future.
That warm sunshine is what the people of the Dali Kingdom are waiting for.