Chapter 260: Chapter 260

Lin Yanran really couldn’t run anymore. Even though the White Tiger was right in front of her, and her expression was uncontrolled due to fear, her feet felt like they were filled with lead, too exhausted to lift.

She was used to living in luxury every day, taking a carriage right from her courtyard gate, barely needing to walk a few steps.

Being chased by the White Tiger for half an hour today was already her limit.

"Nangong Mo, Lin Wanyue, if you have the guts, let this beast bite me to death!"

Lin Yanran lay on the ground gasping for breath. At that moment, her hair was disheveled, her clothes tattered, and both her shoes had fallen off.

She looked at Yun Ran with hatred. "I want to see, if I die at the Prince Qin Mansion, how will you explain this to the Crown Prince and the Emperor!"

Her appearance clearly said: I’m not running anymore! If you have the guts, just kill me!

Yun Ran propped her chin, languidly raising an eyebrow, "Have you given up? But if you really want to die, I can help with that~!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yanran suddenly became a bit unsettled. Could they really dare to?! Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs novel•fire.net

"You? You crazy woman! I am the Crown Princess Consort!"

Yun Ran wasn’t stupid; she certainly wouldn’t really let her die at the Prince Qin Mansion. If she truly wanted to kill her, there were plenty of ways.

However, she just wanted to scare her, annoy her, watch her stomp in frustration yet be helpless.

"So what if you’re the Crown Princess Consort? If you die, the Crown Prince will soon have a new Crown Princess Consort. There are plenty of prestigious women in all of Tianchu!"

"By then, you would just be a lonely ghost, watching others live gloriously as the Crown Princess Consort, while you can only feel envy, jealousy, and hatred!"

The moment Lin Yanran heard these words, she exploded, like a rooster defeated in a cockfight, unwilling to submit and raising her hackles.

"Lin Wanyue! Stop spouting nonsense and scaremongering! I am the Crown Princess Consort appointed by the Emperor himself! No one can replace my position!"

"Furthermore, the Crown Prince and I are deeply in love, our bond is as strong as gold; he won’t fancy anyone else! No one can break us apart!"

When Lin Yanran said this, she was somewhat lacking in confidence, largely for show.

But suddenly, she recalled that passionate night with the Crown Prince; perhaps she was already pregnant with the royal heir?

If that’s the case, what should she fear?

Thinking of this, Lin Yanran raised her chin proudly, "Lin Wanyue, believe it or not, if something happens to me today, the Crown Prince will never let you off!"

Yun Ran cooperatively took a step back, "Oh dear! I’m so scared, really scared to death..."

Before she could finish speaking, her wrist was suddenly grabbed, and she was pulled into a man’s warm and broad embrace.

Yun Ran’s mouth twitched, "Nangong Mo, let go..."

The man’s long fingers gently pressed against her lips, "Don’t worry, I’m here."

[Which eye of yours saw me afraid?!]

Nangong Mo ignored her murderous look, turned his handsome face towards Lin Yanran, his face cold as frost, curling his lips into a cold smile:

"It’s just the title of Crown Princess Consort, not even officially listed in the royal jade records, and you already consider yourself the Crown Princess Consort?"

Being mercilessly ridiculed and spoken with truth, Lin Yanran blushed with shame and was very embarrassed.

She forced herself to hold her ground, stubbornly saying, "The Emperor has already decreed the marriage, the Crown Prince and I will soon be married! The Crown Prince’s wedding is a national celebration, naturally, it takes time to prepare properly!"

"Then wait until after the wedding to come out and make a fool of yourself."

Lin Yanran was momentarily choked with anger, indeed not knowing how to retort.

Nangong Mo looked at her with cold eyes, expressionless, "I advise you to behave yourself, live low-key, and don’t commit acts against conscience; otherwise, you may be taken away by King Yan before your wedding day."

"You! Nangong Mo, you! What do you mean by this? Are you implying you want to harm the current..."

Before she could finish, the man’s thin lips curved slightly, coldly spitting out a word.

In an instant, the air turned icy, and a chill spread everywhere.

Lin Yanran’s face turned pale and then red, full of anger, yet intimidated by his aura, dared not act rashly, standing there like a stone statue.

"Not leaving yet? White."

Lin Yanran awoke as if from a dream, screamed, and fled in panic without even bothering to put on her shoes.

The maids picked up the scattered hairpins, jewelry, and shoes, as if being chased by ghosts, and ran away.

Soon, only Yun Ran, Nangong Mo, one dog, and one tiger were left in the courtyard.

Nangong Mo reached out to rub Yun Ran’s hair, "My dear consort, are you satisfied?"

Yun Ran slapped his hand away and tried to stand up, but he hugged her tightly, locking her in his embrace.

"Lin Wanyue, don’t move."

"No, let me hold you for a while."

Yun Ran was speechless, looking at the long jade-like hand in front of her, she couldn’t help but pinch it.

"Nangong Mo, can you mind your image in broad daylight?"

"What’s wrong with the daylight? Who am I disturbing in my own courtyard?"

[Quite self-righteous?!]

The man lightly snorted, "I’m merely holding you, not doing anything else."

Yun Ran: [He even wants to do something else?!]

Nangong Mo: He does! But doesn’t dare to.

"Nangong Mo, can you have a bit of integrity?"

"I have no integrity, nor do I need it."

Yun Ran placed her hand on her forehead, feeling a bit weary, "What about your face then?"

"Don’t need that either."

Yun Ran decided to change the subject.

"Nangong Mo, aren’t you afraid of making Lin Yanran sad by treating her today?"

"Whether she’s sad or not, what’s that got to do with me?"

Yun Ran slightly turned sideways, looking back at him, "Really? Today, there’s really no personal grudge involved?? You’re really not upset about being abandoned by her?"

The man’s handsome face darkened, his black eyes threateningly squinted, "Lin Wanyue, don’t let your imagination run wild."

"I’m a man she could never attain, how can you talk of being abandoned?"

Yun Ran almost burst into laughter, but held it back.

"Really? But she called you ’Mo’ today! So intimately! She even spoke of your past, feelings, and connection!"

Looking at the enchanting young face of the girl, the starry eyes flashing a hint of menace, the man suddenly chuckled low, his smile both charming and delighted.

Yet Yun Ran was very displeased, "What’s so funny? Stop laughing!"

But he laughed even more heartily.

Yun Ran gritted her teeth, her voice chilling and lethal, "What? So happy reminiscing about your wonderful past?"

He actually said mm?!

Upon hearing this, Yun Ran got even angrier, "Why don’t you go and relive those memories with her? She just left, you should still, be, able, to catch up!"

As she spoke, Nangong Mo worried she would grind her teeth to pieces.

He mildly smiled, his fingers tapping her forehead, "Lin Wanyue, you’re truly a jealous little lady!"

Yun Ran slapped his hand away, "Go find your dear old lover, don’t touch me!"