'Clang clang!'

Jiang Chen lightly knocked on the copper ring of the door and said in a clear voice, "Headmaster Yang, this king has arrived."

However, after more than ten breaths, there was no response.

Just as Jiang Chen frowned, preparing to knock on the door with more force, the tightly closed door suddenly opened.

A snow-white and flawless arm grabbed Jiang Chen's collar and directly pulled him inside.

This sudden change startled Jiang Chen.

It wasn't that he was worried about his life, but he was astonished by Yang Muxi's strength.

He, Jiang Chen, was not one of those weak scholars. Under the influence of the Qiankun Guidance Technique, his physical fitness was several times that of ordinary people.

But Yang Muxi, who seemed so delicate, could lift him up with one hand, which was truly astonishing.

"Headmaster Yang, your welcoming gift is quite special. Even if I only experience it once, Jiang will never forget it in this life," Jiang Chen joked with a smile, his demeanor suave.

Yang Muxi glared at him, her flawless face like the bright moon carrying scrutiny, with a hint of displeasure hidden within.

Jiang Chen felt a chill run down his spine from her gaze, and his carefree expression turned into a frown.

Could it be that Jing Yue guessed correctly? Did she not have good intentions when she invited me this time?

The two stared at each other for a long time, and the air became oppressive in the silence.

After a long while, Jiang Chen didn't want to continue the stalemate and decided to take the initiative.

Putting on an insouciant smile, he said, "Headmaster Yang, why have you been staring at this king?"

"Could it be that we've been apart for too long, and you miss this king very much, wanting to take a closer look at this king's handsom..."

"Jiang Yan, are you wary of me?!" Yang Muxi interrupted, her tone carrying a hint of unnoticed grievance.

Jiang Chen was stunned by the question, and his eyes flickered as he said, "No, you've helped me so much, and you're so beautiful and kind, why would I be wary of you?"

Yang Muxi was not fooled by sweet words. Instead, her eyes became even more stubborn. "If you really trusted me, why did you bring so many people?"

Jiang Chen supported his forehead, his expression somewhat helpless. "Great Headmaster Yang, I am a prince, and I am different from someone like you, a free spirit!"

"These guards are all customary. Every royal prince must have such an entourage when traveling. This is the rule, and I have no right to change it!"

"Moreover, the rebels in the imperial capital have not been completely eliminated. If I don't take precautions, the people around me probably won't let me go out."

Listening to Jiang Chen's explanation, Yang Muxi sneered. "Hmph, you're still lying to me even now!"

Jiang Chen's mind went blank for a moment, and cold sweat broke out on his back.

"Lie to you? What lie?"

"You, could you have misunderstood something..."

Yang Muxi couldn't bear it anymore and punched Jiang Chen hard, scolding, "Still quibbling!"

"I've already checked. There is no prince named Jiang Yan in the entire imperial capital!"

"You, who exactly are you? Why are you hiding your identity to get close to me? What do you want to get from me?"

Yang Muxi's usually indifferent face was now filled with anger. Her watery eyes were full of fury as she stared at Jiang Chen with great pressure.

It wasn't that she hadn't been deceived before.

As the leader of the righteous path and a peerless beauty, Yang Muxi had encountered so many swindlers that they could be described as countless.

But so many scams had failed to cause her emotional fluctuations. Even when faced with the most dangerous situations, she had never felt like she did now, feeling all her reason burned away by anger.

This extreme anger and indescribable grievance was the first time she had experienced it in her life, and she couldn't figure out why it was only so special towards Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen covered his shoulder, which had been hit numb, and let Yang Muxi vent her anger.

After a long while, as if realizing something, the corners of his mouth slowly curled up, and a flash of light flashed in his eyes.

According to Yang Muxi's skill, if she really wanted to do something to him, this palm alone would be enough to seriously injure him.

But now, he only felt sore and numb. What did this mean?

It meant that even though she was already extremely angry, this headmaster, who hated deception the most, was still reluctant to really hurt him.

Perhaps his position in her heart was deeper than expected!

Jiang Chen looked at Yang Muxi's cold face, lost in thought.

Should he take a gamble?

Now that the lie had been exposed, he could take this opportunity to reveal his identity and bring her into the palace.

But, what if he failed? If she became emotional and ran away directly, it would be very difficult to catch her again.

"Jiang Yan, no, liar, why aren't you talking?"

"Tell me your real identity. I want to know who you really are!" Yang Muxi's voice was as cold as ice.

Jiang Chen raised his eyes, pretending to be troubled. "Muxi, I..."

"Shut up! You liar, you're not worthy to call my name!" Yang Muxi stopped him sharply, a hint of pain flashing in her eyes.

How much trust and intimacy she once had for Jiang Chen, that's how deep the hurt she felt now.

A touch of apology rose in Jiang Chen's heart, but he did not regret his actions.

If he didn't use tricks, Yang Muxi would definitely miss him. He couldn't accept this result!

"Mu, Headmaster Yang, it was wrong of me to deceive you. I will satisfy any compensation you want, but I did this for a reason!"

"I didn't dare to tell you my real identity because I was afraid of losing you!"

"You seem too indifferent, like a gust of wind, making it impossible to grasp, only waiting for your initiative to descend... So, in order to gain your favor, I can only disguise myself."

"Because I was afraid that if I told you my real identity, you would ignore me."

Although Jiang Chen's tone was sincere, Yang Muxi was already wary of him and didn't believe these sweet words at all.

Unmoved, she said, "But what you say and what you do are completely different!"

"When we first met, I expressed my aversion to the powerful and wealthy. If your purpose for lying was really to gain my favor, why did you lie about being a prince?"

Jiang Chen smiled bitterly. "This is different."

When they introduced themselves, Yang Muxi had already seen that Jiang Chen's identity was not simple.

Therefore, Jiang Chen said an identity that was closest to his real identity, so that it would not be easily exposed in the future.

But now, under Yang Muxi's questioning, this prince's identity, which he casually admitted to for convenience, had become the biggest loophole.

"Jiang Yan, don't even think about lying to me again! Tell me quickly, who exactly are you?" Yang Muxi became really angry, her tone becoming more and more icy.

At this moment, Jiang Chen felt deeply troubled.

The thought of being honest resurfaced in his heart.

If he told the truth, he could end this farce.

If he didn't, he would have to make up another lie, and when it was exposed again, the scene would definitely be even more tragic.

"Muxi, you yourself said that when making friends, you only look at whether the two parties' interests are compatible. If that's the case, why bother forcing me to reveal my ident..."

These words were like pouring oil on the fire.

The grievances and anger that Yang Muxi had been suppressing in her heart were directly ignited.

"Jiang Yan, liar! Get out! Don't ever appear in front of me in this life!"

After saying that, she took out a jade hairpin from her bosom and broke it fiercely.

Extremely coldly, she said, "The friendship between you and me is like this hairpin. From today onwards, we will sever all ties!"