Crown Prince

  Mu Ze had expected something to happen before following her to Zhan Yun Temple, otherwise how could the corpse that should have been lying on the ground suddenly disappear? He must have brought people with him, and if he hadn't expected it beforehand, why would he need to bring people with him when he came to propose a marriage?

  And he was here to act as a matchmaker for Baili Yunfei, or perhaps this was Baili Yunfei's intention?

  However, Mu Ze was able to sense someone's arrival from so far away, his internal energy must be quite profound.

  Bai Liuli didn't put her silk hat back on, she just stood there quietly watching the dark green soft sedan getting closer and closer.

  When the sedan chair arrived at the empty space in front of the temple, the sedan carriers put down the sedan and pressed it forward, and the brown-clad man who had been following closely beside the sedan respectfully lifted the curtain, a young man wearing a dark green brocade robe entered Baoliu's line of sight.

  A face with distinct features, a pair of eyes that are slightly long and narrow, paired with two thin eyebrows, has a certain beauty to it, but the sharp light in his eyes, like an eagle's gaze, suppresses this gentleness. His skin tone is not the rugged, tanned complexion typical of men, but rather soft and pale. His hair is neatly combed, topped with a five-inch-long dark green jade crown, and he wears a luxurious outfit that exudes an air of nobility from within.

  The man slightly narrowed his sharp eyes and curved his slender eyebrows when he saw Baituoluo, smiling: "Sister Luli has arrived quite early, but this palace is late, I hope Sister Luli won't blame this palace."

  "Liu Li has seen the Crown Prince." Bai Liu Li slightly bowed her head to show courtesy, her lowered bangs covering her eyebrows and eyes, making it impossible for the man in brocade clothes to see her eyes. All he could hear was a hint of cold detachment in her slightly respectful tone, "It's just that Liu Li arrived early and thought she'd take a look around, how dare she blame the Crown Prince."

  Xiahou Chen, the eldest son of the current emperor, now the crown prince of Ze country, Bai Liuli's cousin, at a young age his internal strength has reached the fifth level. His temperament is unpredictable, especially those eyes that are 70-80% similar to the current emperor, seem to be cold and sinister all the time, making people both respect and fear him. Bai Liuli even witnessed him whipping a young maid to death for a cup of slightly over-steeped tea water, his cruelty surpassing even the evil Bai Liuli's imagination. However, as the crown prince, his status is second only to the emperor, no one dares to speak ill of him, so there has never been any rumors or gossip about him among the people, in the hearts of the citizens, he has always been a good crown prince who loves the country and its people.

  Although everyone in the royal family and high-ranking officials feared this unpredictable crown prince, he was very fond of Bai Luli, his famous cousin. With both the emperor's and the crown prince's favoritism, it's no wonder that Bai Luli dared to be reckless under the emperor's nose without anyone daring to stop her.

  Only she didn't know whether Xiahou Chen's kindness towards her was genuine or fake.

  "How did you suddenly become so distant with me, are you blaming me for not visiting you at the White House?" Xiahou Chen looked at Bai Luli's aloof appearance, slightly furrowing his brow, but his tone was very gentle. "Luli sister also knows that Father King went south to inspect, all palace matters were temporarily handed over to me, I really couldn't spare time to come see you, look, as soon as I have some free time, I came to see you, let me take a look, is there anything uncomfortable with you?"

  Bai Luli had always called him "Taizi Ge", never "Taizi Dianxia". Could it be true, as the report said, that this Bai Luli who crawled out of the coffin really changed her temper? Or did she discover something?

  "There's a difference in status, previously I was ignorant and didn't understand things, now that I'm barely able to continue living, naturally I can no longer be as reckless as before." Bai Luli listened to Xia Hou Chen's gentle and warm words, looked up at his eyes, also letting him see her face clearly, and said lightly, "I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Your Highness."

  No matter whether it was his expression or his words, Xia Hou Chen's performance was very genuine, just like he truly cared for this cousin of his. However, perhaps only someone who had been reborn like her could see the hypocrisy deep within his eyes. He wasn't genuinely treating her well; he must have wanted to get something from her. If not, he wouldn't have said those words to her before the original owner of this body went to Zhan Yun Temple to meet Yu Shiyan.

  And yet he said such things, must have had a purpose, and must have expected that she would not return this time. However, he didn't say much to her, nor did he try to persuade her otherwise. If he really cared for her, he should have tried every means to prevent her from going to Zhan Yun Temple. Those simple words of his seemed to be expecting her to go instead.

  Now, rummaging through the memories in my mind, I finally understand that at that time, his eyes, which seemed to be filled with concern, actually had a cold and mocking smile deep down. It wasn't that Bai Liuli was not smart enough, but rather that the people around her were too good at disguising themselves, so much so that in their eyes, Bai Liuli could only be described with one word: stupid.

  In their eyes, she is still as foolish and naive as before, unable to see through their hypocrisy, so they continue to appear in front of her one after another, wearing a cloak of deceit.

  The Xiahou Chen in front of her, if he really cared about and loved her, would not have waited until now to come see her, nor would he have chosen this place to see her. Tied up with national affairs? How ridiculous! Is she still as oblivious to reality as the former Bai Liuli?

  Unfortunately, she is Bailiuli, but she is no longer Bailiuli.

  "Liu Li sister, your face..." Xia Hou Chen's face revealed a pained expression as he saw Bai Liu Li's face wrapped in bandages.

  Bairui Li smiled carelessly, "Hasn't Your Highness the Crown Prince already seen Ruri's face before it was ruined?"

  What a lie, if they really cared about her, they would have seen her devastated face on the day of the accident. Even if they hadn't seen it, they should have heard about it. This young girl, Bai Liuli, has already experienced the loss of her father, mother, and brother. How many evil spirits are surrounding her? What do these people want from her that they must take her life?

  "Don't worry, Luli, I'll definitely help you catch the murderer and chop him into pieces!" Xiahou Chen said with a sinister tone, as if he really wanted to help Baili Luli take revenge.

  "Bai Luli then took the lead to thank the prince in advance. Bai Luli hooked the corner of her mouth, 'When the time comes, don't forget what you said, Your Highness.'"

  "It's impossible." Xiahou Chen replied solemnly, despite being pretentious, but when he saw Bai Liuli's face wrapped in gauze, a hint of disgust flashed across his face for an instant before quickly disappearing.

  "Liu Li, up to this day, do you believe what I said to you at the beginning?" Xia Hou Chen's eyes suddenly became warm and scorching hot. "Liu Li, there is always no one by your side to protect you, which is why things that make me deeply regretful happen. If Liu Li doesn't reject it, from now on, let me be the one to protect you, how about it?"

  Digression

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