Chapter 152: Chapter 152

"Prince, although it’s said that a woman’s heart is as unpredictable as the depths of the sea, you can’t just leave her hanging, especially someone like the Princess. Ignoring her won’t work!"

Dongfang Chenyuan lay leisurely on the beauty couch, eating grapes, and offering advice, "Prince, look, someone like the Princess is always independent and self-reliant, handling things herself. If you think you can keep her intrigued by being elusive, you’re just teasing yourself."

Xie Jiuxiao pursed his thin lips, eyes not friendly, and glanced at Dongfang Chenyuan, "Dongfang, you don’t have a lady by your side, yet you dare to comment?"

Dongfang Chenyuan tapped his fan, laughed mischievously, and said, "Prince, although I don’t have a steady companion, my female acquaintances are everywhere. You just haven’t seen them. I understand women more than the Prince, right, Mu Xiaoxuan?"

Mu Hongxuan reflexively nodded, feeling Xie Jiuxiao’s scorching gaze, quickly tightened his expression, and contradicted himself, "The Prince’s sincere heart for the Princess will surely be felt sooner or later by her."

Xie Jiuxiao’s expression relaxed significantly, nodding lightly in agreement.

Dongfang Chenyuan covered his mouth and chuckled secretly, "Prince, didn’t you hear the underlying meaning? Even Mu Xiaoxuan realized that the Princess has no romantic feelings for the Prince."

Mu Hongxuan’s expression twisted, uneasy to even hold his long sword steadily, he quickly signaled Dongfang Chenyuan to stop talking.

Xie Jiuxiao’s handsome face darkened, black as the bottom of a pot.

Dongfang Chenyuan teasingly said again, "Prince, let me teach you a trick. Persistent pursuit conquers a strong woman. Stop overthinking and just keep pestering. With the Prince’s status, looks, and persistent pursuit, the Princess is bound to fall for you eventually."

Xie Jiuxiao glared at him and stood up, "I’m going back to rest."

Seeing Xie Jiuxiao walk away, Dongfang Chenyuan still shouted from afar, "Prince, good luck! Don’t embarrass us men!"

Xie Jiuxiao paused his steps, clenching his fist, wondering what to do?

Skillfully arriving at Yu Nianzhao’s room, she was seen meditating on the couch.

The incense in King Yan Temple burned ever stronger, and with its influence, her Divine Power was gradually restored. Thɪs chapter is updated by novelFɪre.net

[Master, while King Yan Temple’s incense is good, your Divine Power hasn’t even restored to ten percent yet.]

[The incense is delicious, really delectable.]

[Isn’t it simple to restore ten percent of Divine Power? Just consume this fellow full of Evil Qi.]

Yu Nianzhao opened her eyes and saw Xie Jiuxiao looking radiant.

She was slightly stunned, "Why are you here? Aren’t you busy lately?"

Xie Jiuxiao’s gaze deepened, he asked lowly, "You haven’t seen me return recently, so you just thought I was busy?"

Yu Nianzhao was puzzled, "Aren’t you busy?"

Xie Jiuxiao grit his teeth and replied, "Busy!"

"Hmm, I’ve been quite busy lately too. My temple’s incense is nice, making my mood better."

Yu Nianzhao smiled brightly, looking very happy.

Her Divine Power recovered, less needing to absorb Evil Qi from Xie Jiuxiao to maintain health, which felt pretty good.

Xie Jiuxiao didn’t share her sentiment, he muttered, "I haven’t had time to accompany you in the past days, do I need to stay here tonight?"

He did take some of Dongfang Chenyuan’s words to heart.

Persistent pursuit conquers a strong woman!

He decided to try and see.

Yu Nianzhao blinked her beautiful eyes and immediately replied, "Of course you do!"

Though the incense is there, free Evil Qi should not be wasted!

Hearing Yu Nianzhao’s decisive and affirmative response, Xie Jiuxiao’s expression finally improved, and the corners of his lips couldn’t help but rise.

The bitterness in his heart also subsided a bit.

Sure enough, Zhaozhao still cares about him!

"Then I’ll go bathe and change first."

Xie Jiuxiao went to bathe happily, then lay familiarly beside Yu Nianzhao.

The faint fragrance coming from Yu Nianzhao calmed his mood significantly.

A small hand wrapped around his waist, and a fluffy head rubbed against his arm, stirring up the emotions in his heart.

Yu Nianzhao spoke quietly, "Xie Jiuxiao, today the Lien Family sent me an invitation, Lien Zhiyuan is getting married, inviting me to witness. Do you think I should go?"

Xie Jiuxiao pondered for a moment, "Lien Family? I remember there’s a marriage contract with the Tang Family, but something seems to have happened to the Tang Family lately. Mr Tang is resting at home, possibly to prepare for the wedding?"

"I think it’s not simple too!"

Yu Nianzhao propped her hands on his chest, seriously said, "I gave Lien Zhiyuan a divination, she has a major calamity related to the marriage. The Tang Family must have something fishy."

Looking at the close beautiful face, Xie Jiuxiao’s heart raced a bit, he silently lowered his eyes, voice a bit husky, "The Lien Family and the Pei Family are relatives, you needn’t concern yourself with them."

Yu Nianzhao sighed lightly, "When being human, always harbor some kindness! When I first returned to Shangjing, they treated me fairly well. Ah, blame it on my excessive kindness!"

Her self-reflection caught Xie Jiuxiao’s attention on a key point, "While being human? You are another type?"

Yu Nianzhao blinked innocently, "Isn’t this being human? Just speaking casually, the Prince really takes every word seriously."

After speaking, she turned over and lay comfortably, closed her eyes pretending to rest, absorbing the Evil Qi from Xie Jiuxiao.

The endless coldness on Xie Jiuxiao subsided with Yu Nianzhao’s proximity, sensing a hint of warmth, he too closed his eyes, "Do whatever you wish to, I’m here to back you up for anything."

"The Prince’s words are truly magnanimous."

Yu Nianzhao couldn’t help but laugh, grabbing his arm, lightly humbling, "Look how busy you’ve been, the Evil Qi on you has thickened again. If your life-saving Buddha beads are not made, you may end up as food for Shangjing’s ghosts."

"The Dongfang Family people are on their way; during this period, Zhaozhao must protect me."

Without the slightest embarrassment, Xie Jiuxiao spoke about relying on Yu Nianzhao.

Yu Nianzhao was straightforward, "Rest assured, as long as I stay in Prince Su Mansion, I’ll protect you day by day. Don’t worry!"

Xie Jiuxiao abruptly opened his eyes, feeling something wrong with her words, as if she could leave Prince Su Mansion anytime, the warmth in his chest vanished.

Just as he wanted to ask more, the breathing beside him turned steady; he glanced over and saw Yu Nianzhao sleeping soundly.

Leaving Xie Jiuxiao alone with thoughts scattered, unable to sleep all night!

Two days later, Shangjing’s main streets reverberated with drums, welcoming the joyful day for the Lien and Tang Families.

The bridal sedan left the Lien Family, Shao wiped her tears with a handkerchief at the door, Lien Wenhe comforting her.