Chapter 152 Yama's Grudge (33)

Yue Bei Yang's expression and tone at this moment clearly mirrored Xie Jing's, and Qin Jiu Jiu felt an urge to laugh, but ultimately suppressed it.

"Your Highness, how would I know?" she asked, completely forgetting that she was the one who had addressed him as "Your Highness."

Who would have thought Yue Bei Yang would care about the words that came from her mouth, and remember them for so long?

But Yue Bei Yang did remember, and what's more, he wanted to figure it out!

Thus, Xing Ru discovered that during this period, Yue Bei Yang appeared before her with increasing frequency!

What was even more terrifying was that sometimes Yue Nan Sang was not present!

She recalled the plot transmitted to her by the system, where in every scene of Yue Bei Yang and Xing Ru meeting, Yue Nan Sang was present, and Xing Ru was always an outsider.

"Consort?" For example, as Xing Ru was holding Ade by the ornamental pond, watching the fish, Yue Bei Yang appeared before her at the most inconvenient of times.

"What a coincidence! Second Prince!"

Yue Bei Yang found that his consort, who had always lacked a presence, was gradually becoming strange. Every day she loved to go out, not to Lan Dian, but to some hidden places within the palace.

When Wu Han reported to him, he felt that this woman must be colluding with Xing Zhan behind his back.

She went into hiding, perhaps to secretly meet someone, perhaps that Second Young Master Xie she spoke of?

But whenever he saw her, he could never catch her red-handed.

Just like at this moment, even the indifferent Yue Bei Yang felt a little embarrassed. Moreover, Qin Jiu Jiu's tone was so deliberate!

"What are you doing here, Consort?"

"Watching fish! Don't tell me Your Highness isn't here to watch fish too?" she retorted, her smile undiminished, even somewhat listlessly.

Yue Bei Yang's expression softened, and he looked towards Wu Han behind him.

Wu Han was currently lowering his head, and upon feeling his master's gaze, he dared not interrupt.

In this situation, what could he say?

Yue Bei Yang's gaze swept coldly towards Wu Han, as if intending to bore through him.

Finally, he shifted his gaze back to Qin Jiu Jiu's face.

The smile on Qin Jiu Jiu's face, in his eyes, carried a strong sarcasm.

"Naturally, I am also here to watch fish..."

Qin Jiu Jiu: I'll watch your act, see how long you can keep it up.

One or two coincidences could be dismissed as such, but when they occurred too frequently, they could no longer be called coincidences!

Qin Jiu Jiu understood perfectly. This man was clearly suspicious of her... so the moment she went out, he immediately rushed over.

"I have matters to attend to, so I shall take my leave..."

When had Yue Bei Yang ever appeared so awkward? Wu Han followed behind him, suppressing a smile. His master suspected the consort, yet was rebuffed this time.

"Then, Second Prince, travel slowly!"

Wu Han couldn't help but look up at Qin Jiu Jiu, feeling that the Consort was different from before. However, he had never had much contact with the Consort, and perhaps now, with more frequent interactions, he had gained a different understanding of her.

Yue Bei Yang was no different. Xing Ru had been so timid and cowardly before him, yet she had dared to shield him from a sword last time. Although he suspected she had ulterior motives, his observations during this period had yielded nothing.

Not only that, but he also discovered that this woman was quite eloquent!

"Consort... we've been seeing His Highness quite often lately..."

Ade looked thoughtfully at Yue Bei Yang's receding back. Her words caused Qin Jiu Jiu, who had been staring at the fish in the pond, to also look in the direction Yue Bei Yang had left.

"Consort, someone from the General's Mansion has arrived!"

Qin Jiu Jiu was in the hall eating pastries. The pastries outside An Zhou Palace had a unique flavor, different from those in Sheng Qi Country, but equally delicious.

Ade hurried into the hall.

"The General's Mansion? Where is that person now?"

Ade paused before continuing, "They are currently in the side hall. His Highness has been in the side hall for quite some time..."

Before Ade could finish speaking, Yue Bei Yang entered the main hall.

"Second Prince!"

Ade bowed first. Only then did Qin Jiu Jiu slowly stand up and look at him.

There was no need for them to bow to each other, but the Xing Ru of the past would absolutely not stare at him so directly. Yue Bei Yang felt something was amiss, but could not pinpoint the strangeness, so he endured it.

"A visitor from the General's Mansion has come to say that the Consort has recently recovered from a serious illness, and the Great General wishes to have the Consort return to the General's Mansion for a few days."

Going to the General's Mansion meant being able to leave the palace!

Upon realizing this, Qin Jiu Jiu's face lit up with joy, and she eagerly asked, "Did Second Prince agree?"

Her apricot eyes sparkled like stars in the night sky, shining brightly.

Yue Bei Yang swallowed, his Adam's apple bobbing, before replying, "Naturally, I agreed..."

Before he could finish speaking, Qin Jiu Jiu had already withdrawn her gaze from his face. Turning to Ade, she said, "Quick! Pack our things, we're returning to the General's Mansion today!"

Ade looked at Yue Bei Yang. The profound darkness in his eyes made it impossible for her to ignore, and she dared not move.

"Let's go, Ade..." Seeing Ade hesitate, Qin Jiu Jiu went to pull her, but as her hand brushed Ade's arm, she heard the voice behind her, "However, Consort must accompany me!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Qin Jiu Jiu hurriedly turned around, her eyes clearly asking him – what are you going for?

For some reason, Yue Bei Yang, who had seen through Qin Jiu Jiu's thoughts, was inexplicably annoyed. How dare she!

He used to think she was timid and cowardly, but this bold and reckless woman before him seemed even more irritating!

"What, Consort doesn't want me to accompany you?"

Yue Bei Yang's tone was clearly laced with a heavy threat!

Qin Jiu Jiu forced a smile and compromised, "Of course... I do!" She spoke through gritted teeth, yet her face wore a smile. However, whether that smile was genuine was uncertain.

"That's good then!" Yue Bei Yang also uttered these words with a cold smile.

Ade, Wu Han: "..." As long as you're happy!

The carriage slowly exited the gates of Yue Palace, and outside lay the marketplace.

Some parts of An Zhou were indeed very similar to Sheng Qi Country. Qin Jiu Jiu had seen it in storybooks before – An Zhou blended the styles of both Sheng Qi Country and Man Luo Country. Unlike these two countries, An Zhou was a place where shamanism was revered as immortal magic!

Therefore, the Grand Preceptor, who should have been called a Shaman, was highly respected in An Zhou!

An Zhou's geographical location was extremely secluded. The people of An Zhou feared disturbance from outsiders, so they had set up a barrier long ago – it is worth mentioning that the barrier was located in the lake where Qin Jiu Jiu fell off the cliff.

And to enter the barrier, two things were required – one was the Shaman's magic, and the other was a spiritual snake.

Qin Jiu Jiu possessed the latter. Once the spiritual snake met water, the barrier would open.

The royal carriage was several times larger than ordinary carriages, and it even had a bed inside. At this moment, Qin Jiu Jiu was sitting in one corner of the bed, while Yue Bei Yang occupied the center.

Qin Jiu Jiu closed her eyes, but occasionally narrowed them into slits to glance at him.