The door to the private room creaked open again, and Ouyang Yue poked her head in. Seeing Baili Chen lying motionless, she frowned, closed the door, and muttered to herself, "No way, he just choked on a peach blossom, he shouldn't have passed out. But that doesn't make sense either. The Seventh Prince has always been a bit weak; what's harmless to a normal person might be fatal to him. If I'm with him, and the Seventh Prince really dies, won't I be buried with him?!"
Thinking this, Ouyang Yue immediately rushed over. There happened to be a couch next to the private room. Ouyang Yue helped Baili Chen up and helped him towards it, muttering as she did so, "Seventh Prince is so thin and weak, yet he's so heavy. I'm telling you, if you wake up, you must punish that subordinate. He's so incompetent! He left his master behind and ran off somewhere! Not only that, he even ran off with two of my maids! It's outrageous!"
However, after placing Baili Chen on the couch, Ouyang Yue faced a dilemma. The reason was simple: Baili Chen had choked on his tea earlier, spilling some on himself, and was now unconscious. She needed to change his clothes first. And this Langhuan Jade Pavilion truly was the finest jewelry and jade pavilion in the capital; each private room had a set of men's clothes of good quality, making it very convenient.
Ouyang Yue was in a very difficult position. After all, neither of them was married, and it was really improper for them to undress Baili Chen like this...
However, after thinking for a moment, Ouyang Yue gritted her teeth and stepped forward, muttering as she worked: "Seventh Prince, I didn't see anything. It's just that you're weak, so I could only change your clothes first. I absolutely had no ill intentions. Even if you really kick the bucket, don't blame me. I've done everything I could." While saying this, Ouyang Yue's eyes were fixed on Baili Chen. She really didn't believe that Baili Chen had just fainted!
With both hands gripping Baili Chen's collar, Ouyang Yue didn't even blink at the fine and valuable snow-white fabric, and with a "rip," she pulled it open.
"Squeak!" At the same time, the door to the private room opened, and Baili Chen's attendant Leng Sha, Ouyang Yue's maid Chuncao and Dongxue walked into the room. But when they saw the scene inside, they were all shocked and their eyes widened!
Inside the room, Baili Chen was lying limply on the soft couch, while Ouyang Yue was in a crouching position, her hands making a thuggish gesture as if she were tearing open the clothes of a respectable man. The three of them were immediately stunned and bewildered!
Chuncao opened her mouth wide, and her hand immediately covered it. Her throat bobbed, and she finally managed to say, "Miss... mmm." But just as she was about to say something, her mouth was suddenly covered. Chuncao's eyes widened, and she saw Dongxue winking at her in a warning manner.
At the same time, Leng Sha slammed the door shut with both hands, and before closing it, he said guiltily, "I didn't see anything!"
Damn! You guys clearly saw it, yet you obviously misunderstood!
Ouyang Yue's lips twitched. Baili Chen, who had been slumped on the bed, slowly woke up. Somewhat confused, he looked around, and seeing Ouyang Yue's appearance and their position, he froze for a moment, then his face strangely flushed: "You...you did this to me..."
☆、081、Offspring Crisis!
"Is this even a head?" Ouyang Yue's face continued to twitch, her eyes trembling slightly as she looked at Baili Chen. (Shu Jin Nuan)
Baili Chen frowned slightly, his eyes dark and deep, looking hesitant and even more innocent than Ouyang Yue: "Just now we..."
"Nothing's wrong with us, Seventh Prince, what do you think is going on?" Ouyang Yue suddenly chuckled and sat up leisurely. Since the two of them were already quite close, Ouyang Yue didn't want to immediately separate, as that would make her seem guilty. She simply sat down next to Baili Chen's feet and looked at him calmly.
Baili Chen was stunned for a moment, his face full of doubt. He sat up slightly, tugged at his outer robe which had been torn open by Ouyang Yue, and sighed, "Miss Ouyang, please excuse me for a moment. I need to change my clothes first. It is really not appropriate for me to appear in front of Miss Ouyang in this state."
A mocking expression appeared on Ouyang Yue's face as she obediently withdrew. A moment later, the sound of Baili Chen changing clothes drifted over, not loud, but it struck a chord in Ouyang Yue's heart behind the screen. How could she have been so careless? She knew perfectly well that Baili Chen was awake—no, he was faking it—yet she had suddenly become so brainless as to try and strip him naked to check him. Gritting her teeth, a cold glint flashed in Ouyang Yue's eyes.
Baili Chen's voice drifted over at that moment: "Miss Ouyang, would you be so kind as to help this prince change his clothes?"
"..."
Baili Chen is the most favored prince. He has been pampered since birth and probably has never done any heavy work. Getting him to dress would be more troublesome than having Wu Wen do the milling. However, Ouyang Yue said indifferently, "The Seventh Prince's bodyguard is outside the door. Just look for him."
Baili Chen sighed, "How can I let him in in my current state? Miss Ouyang was so bold, but is she afraid now?" Baili Chen's voice was quite far away, but when Ouyang Yue looked up, she saw Baili Chen appear behind the screen.
Although he was wearing undergarments, his shirt was somewhat loose, exposing most of his chest. Baili Chen looked very thin, but looking at him now, it was clear he had pectoral muscles, slightly protruding on both sides. Because the collar was so open, his nipples seemed to be constantly peeking out and reaching towards her. A grown man, and pink at that—no matter how calm Ouyang Yue appeared, her gaze couldn't help but widen.
“I’m in such a state that it would be too embarrassing to let him in. But Miss Ouyang is different. Anyway, you just helped me change my clothes, so it shouldn’t be a problem.” After saying that, Baili Chen nodded affirmatively.
Ouyang Yue tilted her head, her expression innocent, but her eyes grew colder: "Does the Seventh Prince find this kind of boring game interesting? He didn't hesitate to ruin my innocence, so he pretended to faint. Now he wants to force himself on me?"
Baili Chen blinked, seemingly not understanding the meaning behind Ouyang Yue's words. He gently rested his chin on his hand, thought for a moment, and couldn't help but ask, "Miss Ouyang, I truly don't know what you mean. I'm still a little dizzy from what happened just now. I wanted Miss Ouyang to teach me magic tricks, but while I was doing it, I fainted. My body is just too weak; this isn't the first time something like this has happened. I'm sorry Miss Ouyang had to laugh at me."
"Oh, so the Seventh Prince just fainted and doesn't remember what happened before. But now that he's awake, what is he doing, knowing it's against propriety?" Ouyang Yue was genuinely angry. She was now completely certain that Baili Chen had been feigning unconsciousness from the beginning, and his behavior seemed to be deliberately guiding his guards and her maid. The timing of their appearances was far too coincidental. She had forgotten that throughout history, the most corrupt people were often those in the court and among the royal family.
Although Baili Chen had saved her twice, the first time was a simple favor, and the second time was when Ouyang Zhide returned victorious. As the most favored prince, she didn't believe he had no ambition to seize the throne. Originally, Ouyang Yue felt a sliver of gratitude towards him then, but now she felt a deep sense of mockery. Perhaps from that moment, she had fallen into Baili Chen's trap. This man was far more cunning than she had imagined.
Watching Ouyang Yue's expression change and grow increasingly cold, Baili Chen's eyes flickered, but he stepped behind the screen and said, "If I, the prince, were to force myself on you, what would you do?"
"I hate being forced. If someone does that, I'll fight to the death. I'm not afraid of life or death." Ouyang Yue smiled faintly, a strange light in her eyes. Her eyes curved into crescent moons when she smiled, very cute and pretty. But now, those crescent moons shone with a cold moonlight, as if one were sitting at the bottom of an icy pool, gazing up at the moonlight. Not only did it not bring any warmth, but it chilled one to the bone.
At the same time, Baili Chen felt a slight chill below. He looked down and couldn't help but gasp. Ouyang Yue was holding a golden butterfly hairpin in her hand. The butterfly's wings were flapping from time to time, as if it was about to take off. However, the sharp end of the hairpin was pressing against his manhood. With each flap of the butterfly's wings, the tip of the hairpin became more and more dangerous.
Bai Lichen's smile froze for a moment, but his eyes flickered and he smiled again: "Doesn't Miss Ouyang know that this prince's body has always been very weak, so... this prince is very detached from worldly desires and would not care about this place."
"Oh~" Ouyang Yue's voice trailed off softly. Suddenly, her hand moved, and the golden hairpin swished through the air before lunging fiercely at Baili Chen. In the blink of an eye, her wrist was grabbed. Ouyang Yue didn't let go; her left hand had already grabbed, and "slap slap slap!" Her other fair hand followed closely behind. In a short time, they had exchanged several blows in the air. Ouyang Yue was restrained on one hand, but she didn't care at all. Her body twisted strangely, and she raised her back leg backward, kicking Baili Chen with great swiftness and ruthlessness.
"Clap clap clap" were the sounds of several exchanges. In a short while, both of them had sweat on their faces and their movements became faster and faster, as fast as lightning.
"Bang!" The two exchanged dozens of blows in a short time. After the final exchange, they both retreated, but Ouyang Yue's steps were noticeably larger. Her expression changed, then she concealed it and chuckled, "I didn't expect the Seventh Prince's martial arts to be so outstanding. With such skills, he doesn't look like a weak and sickly prince at all. The Seventh Prince's ability to disguise himself is truly admirable."
Baili Chen curled his lips into a smile. His face was still very pale, and his lips were pale and bloodless. But in Ouyang Yue's eyes, he looked strangely alluring, radiating an eerie brightness: "Don't just talk about me, the Third Miss Ouyang. Isn't she the same? On the surface, she's impulsive and gives the impression of being stingy and incompetent, more foolish than steady. But in reality, she's a treacherous ghost, impossible to guard against." Baili Chen couldn't help but pat his clothes, especially his legs, probably wanting to pat his lower body. However, he was a little embarrassed, so he just patted them symbolically to appease her.
That was a man's most important symbol; being stabbed by it meant becoming a eunuch. A nobleman like Baili Chen would be even more proud and concerned with his reputation than ordinary people; such a thing absolutely could not happen. Furthermore, Ouyang Yue discovered something both expected and unexpected. She had thought Baili Chen was definitely the kind of person who pretended to be weak while actually being strong, and that he possessed some self-defense skills, but she hadn't expected them to be this high. She couldn't gain any advantage against him, and his every move restrained her. If he hadn't shown mercy, she would have at least suffered some minor injuries today.
“Compared to the Seventh Prince, who uses jokes to harm a woman’s chastity, I naturally cannot show mercy.” Ouyang Yue’s face was full of deep sarcasm.
Baili Chen simply gazed deeply at her: "We are the same kind of people, habitually hiding ourselves. You use foolishness and impulsiveness to disguise your true heart, and so can I. However, I still have needs, and I know very well what kind of woman I am suited for. And you are the one I have chosen. Rest assured, I will accept every side of you."
Ouyang Yue's expression remained unchanged, and her mood was not affected in the slightest: "However, the Seventh Prince is not the right man for me. What I want, you cannot give me!"
Baili Chen raised an eyebrow, but couldn't hide the growing darkness in his eyes: "I can't give it to you. There's nothing in this world that I, the prince, can't give you!" As he spoke, he slowly approached Ouyang Yue, pressing his body down in a way that was oppressive. He braced his legs against the wall behind Ouyang Yue, invisibly imprisoning her and giving her an instinctive sense of tension.
Ouyang Yue raised her head, her expression still calm and composed. She leaned against the wall, her hands behind her back, a cold, sharp light flashing in her eyes: "The Seventh Prince may desire the world, but I desire its destruction. The Seventh Prince desires supreme power, but I desire only the leisure I can squander. The Seventh Prince desires all the power he can use, but I may only desire a piece of fertile land to cultivate. The Seventh Prince may desire all the beauties in the world, but I only desire a man I find pleasing to the eye to warm my bed. The Seventh Prince may desire all the world's immense wealth, but I will be content with a shop and a lifetime of simple pleasures. These are not what I need. So what can the Seventh Prince offer me?"
A slight glint flashed in Baili Chen's eyes as he looked at the petite woman who was tilting her head back, her face calm, a hint of mockery on her lips. A sharp light suddenly appeared in his eyes, and before Ouyang Yue could react, her hands were already firmly gripped in Baili Chen's grasp. She struggled to kick him, but Baili Chen's legs clamped tightly around hers. In her past life, she was a resourceful and ruthless female special agent captain, but in ancient times, she was being subdued by a man. This was an insult to her; ancient internal energy techniques were truly her nemesis.
Ouyang Yue didn't have time to think much, because Baili Chen's lips were already pressing down on hers. Ouyang Yue clenched her teeth, determined not to let Baili Chen win so easily. But she underestimated the man's persistence. Ouyang Yue could hold her teeth, but he had plenty of patience to wait for her to give in.
Unable to kiss her lips, his kisses began at Ouyang Yue's brows and eyes, lightly brushing against her face like a tickle. His lips were incredibly soft, so soft it was almost unbelievable. Ouyang Yue felt as if a wicked little feather was gently brushing against her heart with each stroke of his lips, an unbearable itch that made her tremble uncontrollably, wanting to scratch but unable to. From her eyes to her nose, to her cheeks, and then to her lips, Ouyang Yue remained steadfast, allowing Baili Chen to kiss her all the way down from her brows again. With each cycle, he deepened the kiss.
Later, their kisses turned into tickling bites. Sweat beaded on Ouyang Yue's forehead, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes, though wide open, shone with a moist luster, like a half-moon obscured by clouds. Her full form was hidden, yet it was dreamlike and enchanting.
This person is absolutely despicable!
Finally, Ouyang Yue gave up, her mouth barely opening a tiny bit. Baili Chen immediately seized the opportunity, wildly stirring and thrashing about – utterly despicable. Baili Chen grabbed Ouyang Yue's hand and shoved her violently inwards. Ouyang Yue crashed into his chest, which was far stronger and more elastic than the exposed skin beneath her undergarments. She was actually somewhat dizzy from the impact.
To be honest, Baili Chen was utterly despicable. He was clearly doing it on purpose, taking advantage of Ouyang Yue's momentary lapse in concentration to kiss her more forcefully, probing into her mouth and stirring things up. He wouldn't stop until he had completely disrupted Ouyang Yue's thoughts!
Ouyang Yue had to admit that these scions of royalty and nobility were all incredibly experienced in matters of love and relationships. Although she was a special agent in her past life, it didn't mean she had to give everything away. When she became pregnant with Ouyang Su, she was still a virgin. While she had gained some understanding of these things through certain films to better facilitate her missions, her targets were often eliminated by him and his teammates before they even had a chance to sleep with her. In this respect, how could she compare to Baili Chen?
Ouyang Yue's mind began to spin, but then her eyes suddenly lit up, and she opened her mouth and bit down hard.
"Hiss!" Baili Chen cried out in pain, but he didn't let go and wanted to continue his evil deeds. "Hiss, hiss, hiss!" But Ouyang Yue's mouth was somehow designed to bite him in the most painful places, such as the tip of his tongue and the tip of his lips, which made him instinctively let go of her mouth. However, he only let go of her mouth, but he still tightly restrained Ouyang Yue's hands and his legs were still wrapped around her.
Baili Chen's head landed heavily on Ouyang Yue's shoulder. He took a few deep breaths before his warm breaths gradually calmed down.
Ouyang Yue's flushed face gradually returned to normal. Her eyes were extremely bright as she looked at the neck of the person in front of her, which was as white as the finest jade. Her eyes were filled with coldness as she opened her mouth and bit down hard. As long as she used the right amount of force, she was sure she could kill Baili Chen on the spot!
The beautiful jade before her suddenly turned, and Baili Chen's face turned towards her. Ouyang Yue stopped abruptly, her lips just a finger's width away from each other's. Even the usually composed Ouyang Yue was now seething with anger. She realized that all her calculations seemed useless in front of this man. Not only was he equally adept at disguise, but he also concealed much more. Behind the facade of a weak prince lay superb martial arts skills. Behind his noble and aloof demeanor was a cunning and treacherous fox. She could accurately predict others' actions, but scheming against this man was far too difficult.
Ouyang Yue's face flushed red with anger, her ears turning bright red. Seeing this, Baili Chen knew he couldn't go too far, or his beauty would become enraged, and all his efforts would be in vain. He had only been provoked by Ouyang Yue's words. Did this woman really want a bed warmer? Who was it? Someone like Leng Sha or Leng Can, or a playboy like Leng Caiwen? By the time he came to his senses, he had already launched a frenzied assault. This was the first time he had lost control like this, and even he was shocked by his loss of composure.
Slightly releasing Ouyang Yue, the latter gently rotated her wrist. The next moment, a heavy slap echoed in the room: "Slap!"
Whether Baili Chen didn't expect Ouyang Yue to hit him or did it on purpose, he couldn't dodge the slap.
Ouyang Yue's expression was colder than ever before, her eyes filled with intense killing intent. If she hadn't retained some reason, knowing that the person standing before her was a prince of the current dynasty, she would have crippled him at this moment: "Is this the kind of lecherous Seventh Prince you are? Then the Seventh Prince will have a busy time. There aren't many men in the capital more handsome than me, but there are quite a few as well. If the Seventh Prince does this every day, he must be exhausted. It seems there's a reason why the Seventh Prince's health is weak. He indulged in pleasure when he was young and strong, and he'll surely suffer when he's old." As she spoke, Ouyang Yue stretched out her index finger and pressed it heavily against Baili Chen's chest. This was a technique to subdue him, and if Baili Chen was touched, he would definitely suffer for several days.
However, his hand was stopped halfway through the attack. Just as Baili Chen was about to grab it, Ouyang Yue's hand slipped back.
"You've already hit him, your anger should have subsided by now." Baili Chen's expression changed, and he even looked somewhat aggrieved.
What grievances did he have? She was the one who suffered the loss. Perhaps all women in the world are the same; a first kiss is always unforgettable. Ouyang Yue had always scoffed at love and romance, but this inexplicable anger told her that she was no exception. She couldn't get rid of this feeling!
"Seventh Prince, you make it sound so easy. If you were raped or beaten up, and afterwards someone said I didn't do it on purpose, you would be able to calm down. But can you really calm down? Although I have no power or wealth, I am not someone that everyone can bully. I will remember this debt."
Baili Chen's voice softened slightly: "I was very angry just now because I don't want any of what you said, I only want you!"
Ouyang Yue looked at him as if he were a madman: "I've only met the Seventh Prince twice, and you're already so infatuated? Who would believe it if word got out? Actually, the Seventh Prince doesn't need to humble himself and let me fall for you. With your looks and talent, you could easily win over any woman in the world with just a wave of your hand. Civil officials and military generals alike would bow down to you. My father is only a second-rank general. Even if the Seventh Prince wanted to win him over, it wouldn't be worth sacrificing his own position. Marrying me would only tarnish your future reputation. When you gain power, that's when you'll abandon me. Although I'm talentless and immoral, I'm not that stupid. On the contrary, I'm very petty and selfish. I would never do something like giving away a wedding dress for free. So I advise the Seventh Prince to give up this idea. I'll pretend nothing happened today, that I never met the Seventh Prince, and that I never came to Langhuan Jade Pavilion."
“But not only did you come, you also saw me, and even did something intimate with me.” Baili Chen persisted. “If you don’t believe me, there’s nothing I can do. You can give me time to prove it. Besides, from a very long time ago, you were destined to be mine.”
Ouyang Yue finally couldn't help but growl, "What nonsense are you talking about!"
Baili Chen pulled off the purse he was carrying and took out a gold bracelet. When Ouyang Yue saw the bracelet, her eyes widened slightly. Baili Chen said, "Yes, this bracelet of mine is a pair with the one you are wearing."
"A pair?" Ouyang Yue's voice tightened. "You're the mysterious seller."
"yes."
“Take off the bracelet from my hand, and I will return it to you,” Ouyang Yue said in a deep voice.
Bai Lichen's eyes flashed: "No, this bracelet is the Bai family's heirloom. It was given to me by my mother. The person who wears this bracelet will be my destined wife. Once you put it on, you can't take it off. Unless you marry me, I will teach you the family's secret method to unlock it."
"Ridiculous, a bracelet has bound me for life. The royal family's methods of deceiving women are truly effective. It's just a broken bracelet; how much restraint do you think it can have? If I want, I can still find eight or ten men to play with. This thing can't restrain me at all."
"Don't say such hurtful things again, or I'll get angry." Baili Chen's face darkened, his eyes as black as an ancient well.
Ouyang Yue sneered: "Seventh Prince can be angry, and I am just as angry. Everyone longs for a royal daughter-in-law, but I despise her the most. Seventh Prince should know that you can force anything, but you can never force someone's heart."
Baili Chen looked at Ouyang Yue with a deep gaze and said, "You're right. You can force anything, but you can't force the heart. But I have time to wait for you to change your mind."
"Never..."
"You can't be so absolute. How about we make a bet, Yue'er?" Baili Chen suddenly smiled, his eyes gentle, his face like a blooming hibiscus flower, exceptionally enchanting and beautiful. He even called her by her maiden name as if they were old friends.
Ouyang Yue frowned, now deeply feeling the limitations of living in ancient times. Killing a nobleman like Baili Chen might be easy, but the consequences would be unbearable. She had to suppress her murderous intent, but this man was so oblivious, still making pointless entanglements. Ouyang Yue looked at him coldly, without saying a word.
"I'll bet you'll eventually fall for me, and then you'll willingly marry me." Baili Chen smiled faintly, looking at the cold-faced Ouyang Yue with an air of certainty.
Ouyang Yue snorted coldly: "Since the Seventh Prince is so enthusiastic, let him gamble. But I hope he will keep his promise and refrain from doing anything unnecessary when he automatically admits defeat." After saying that, she pushed Baili Chen away and turned to leave.
Baili Chen added, "Yue'er, I'm a virgin, you're the first. Don't worry, I won't touch any other woman."
Ouyang Yue shifted slightly, barely managing to keep from stumbling and falling. Did Baili Chen know what he was talking about? Even if she had been wrong about that matter, there was no need to say it aloud. Besides, isn't deflowering a woman something to be discussed with? Ouyang Yue felt even more embarrassed than Baili Chen. Of course, the result was only that Ouyang Yue's expression grew even colder, colder and more unapproachable.
Baili Chen watched Ouyang Yue leave in a hurry, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. He probably didn't even notice that Yue'er hadn't deliberately pretended when she was facing him.
Indeed, Ouyang Yue has been pretending all along.
She wasn't a native of this ancient place; she was a reincarnation. Although as a special agent, she excelled at adapting to and cooperating with her surroundings, complete integration was impossible. Here, she felt no sense of belonging. Since her rebirth, she had encountered countless conspiracies and schemes, further diminishing her sense of belonging. Even though Ouyang Zhide doted on her, that affection was reserved for the original owner of the body, not for her.
She can use the memories left on the original body to impersonate the original's personality—impulsive, irritable, strong-willed, and reckless—to deceive everyone, but ultimately, that is not her.
Or perhaps in her past life, she had become accustomed to disguising herself. An orphan since childhood, her growth had been a constant process of exchange, and perhaps even she herself no longer knew her true nature. She simply habitually wore a mask, always keeping a half-hearted affection for everyone.
The real her was more ruthless and cold-blooded, because there was nothing in this world worth her sacrifice; superfluous emotions would only be a waste. She didn't date, devoting herself entirely to her work, until she felt there was something in life that needed to be inherited and continued. Then she underwent artificial insemination to have a son, Ouyang Su. She had never considered that such a thing required a man—not before, not now, and never willingly in the future. To Ouyang Yue, Baili Chen's bet was utterly ridiculous, because she knew it was impossible.
Inside the carriage, Chuncao and Dongxue remained completely silent, not even daring to glance at Ouyang Yue. They noticed that since their young mistress returned from her time with the Seventh Prince, her aura had become astonishingly powerful. The oppressive feeling was unprecedented, like a mountain pressing down on them, making it hard to breathe. Her expression was inexplicably cold, chilling to the bone with a single glance; when her eyes swept over them, it felt as if their entire bodies were frozen in place.
Chuncao cautiously looked at Ouyang Yue, wondering if her mistress was angry that she hadn't gone in to save her, or about their departure: "Miss, the reason I left earlier was because..."
Ouyang Yue didn't speak, but raised her hand, and Chuncao immediately shut her mouth, not daring to utter a single word. Even her breathing became slow and she dared not breathe loudly.
Dongxue, rushing to catch her train outside, couldn't help but feel a little dazed. She wasn't unfamiliar with people possessing such a powerful aura; she had seen it before—her mistress was one of them. She had initially thought her young mistress was merely a woman, perhaps a little smarter and more cunning than others, but this kind of temperament couldn't possibly be cultivated in a place like the General's Mansion, nor should it appear in a twelve-year-old girl. There were so many mysteries surrounding her young mistress; many more things would surely surprise her in the future…
Back at the General's Mansion, Ouyang Yue suddenly asked Dongxue a question: "Dongxue, if I and your original master have a dispute over something in the future, whose side will you stand on?"
Dongxue shuddered upon hearing this, but Ouyang Yue didn't wait for her reply before entering the room. Dongxue's face paled, and a hint of panic flashed in her eyes. What had Miss discovered? Dongxue was in a state of turmoil, her mind blank. Chuncao then came out, took a deep breath, and exhaled heavily before saying, "You scared me to death, Dongxue! Miss was so frightening just now. I could hardly breathe in front of her."
Dongxue calmed down. For now, she was still Miss's person; as for the future... she'd deal with that later. She wasn't in the mood to talk to Chuncao, only giving a faint reply before turning to stand outside the door to guard Ouyang Yue. Chuncao looked inside, then at the silent Dongxue. Honestly, both Miss and Dongxue were so cold; it suddenly made her feel a little lonely.
Ningxiang Courtyard. Ning Shi had exchanged a few words with Aunt Liu in the morning and then returned home. After lunch, she arrived as promised. Although Aunt Liu's Ningxiang Courtyard was not as quiet or far away as Rui Yuhuan's Green Willow Courtyard, it was definitely not as lively as the courtyards of Aunt Ning, Aunt Ming, and other concubines. Ningxiang Courtyard always had the fewest servants in the mansion. Apart from a few useful ones, such as personal head maids and second-class maids, there were only low-class maids who did rough work. In total, there were no more than ten people, which was almost half the number of servants in Ouyang Yuemingyue Pavilion.
The arrival of Madam Ning had Aunt Liu and the maids of Ningxiang Courtyard waiting for her long. Madam Ning did not make things difficult for Aunt Liu today. After lunch, she did not keep Aunt Liu waiting for long. Aunt Liu and the others respectfully invited her in. Madam Ning looked at the scenery of Ningxiang Courtyard and said very kindly, "Aunt Liu has always liked quiet. You have managed Ningxiang Courtyard very well. It is very elegant and quiet. It is really good."