"I am the daughter of the King of Northwest. I can choose any man from the royal family. I dare to say this in front of your majesty. Do you believe it, Your Highness?"
Shen Xihe changed her weak and gentle appearance. Her tone was still light, but her eyes, as misty as cold smoke, revealed endless arrogance, so arrogance that she even lost the ability to be humble.
Surprisingly, Xiao Changying calmed down. His dark eyes, as deep as midnight, suddenly filled with endless smiles and interest: "Shen Xihe, no matter what your reason is for appearing here, no matter what your purpose is, if you really make this king fall in love with you, this king does not believe that there is a woman in this world that this king cannot get."
"Your Highness, could you please let go first?" Shen Xihe's gaze fell on Xiao Changying's hand.
The sleeves slipped down, revealing the bandaged arm. Xiao Changying's eyes flickered. He vaguely remembered what happened last night, as if his fingers were embedded in her delicate wrist. His eyes softened slightly, and he let go.
Shen Xihe, who was now free, naturally lowered her hands: "There are things that even a noble person like Your Majesty cannot obtain in this world. Your Highness, King Lie, please remember one sentence. I will only say it once: Shen Xihe is destined to be a woman that you will never get in your entire life. Your Highness, please do not place your heart on me."
After saying this, he walked away without even looking at Xiao Changying.
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The sandalwood is lingering and the green smoke is rising slowly.
A thin layer covered Shen Xihe's smooth and white face, making her stunning features appear vague and unclear in the haze.
Mo Yuan pushed the door open and looked at Shen Xihe, who was tuning the strings of a zither behind the desk. His calm and composed look made him feel in awe.
"Is it done?" Shen Xihe asked calmly without raising his head, plucking the strings of the zither.
"My Lord, I have already ordered someone to deliver the evidence to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to ensure that it is foolproof." Mo Yuan immediately bowed his head and replied respectfully, "The Governor of Changsha County is also on his way and will arrive in about half an hour."
"Zhenzhu, how are you packing your things?" Shen Xihe pressed lightly on the strings of the zither with his slender and soft hands, and looked up at Zhenzhu who was standing beside him with her head lowered.
"Reporting to the princess, everything has been packed and we can set off at any time."
Shen Xihe: "Give the order and set off in half an hour."
"Yes." Pearl responded and bowed and left.
"Princess." Mo Yuan couldn't help but speak after Zhenzhu left.
"What's the matter?" Shen Xihe asked, turning his head.
That profile, half turned gently in the dim light, was like a half full moon peeking out from thick clouds, bright and quiet.
Mo Yuan lowered his head: "The princess gave the thing to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Even though I have been cautious again and again, I cannot hide the fact that you saved His Royal Highness Prince Lie. I am afraid that once His Royal Highness the Crown Prince gets the evidence, he will know that it was the princess who gave it to him. The princess first saved His Royal Highness Prince Lie's life, and then showed kindness to the Crown Prince. I am worried, worried..."
"Are you worried that I will try to please both sides and end up with nothing?" Mo Yuan didn't dare to say it, but Shen Xihe was so smart that he knew what he meant. "I just want to see if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is worth my time and energy. As for His Royal Highness the Lie King... wouldn't it be better to let him misunderstand?"
Shen Yueshan arranged this scene of beauty saving the hero, but she was dismissive of Xiao Changying, who was now thinking that he was sure that she was playing hard to get.