When returning to the room, I ran into Qi Chenxuan head-on. Zui’er lowered her head guiltily, not daring to look at him, while I walked past him as if he didn’t exist.
“Where did you go?”
At the moment of passing, he suddenly grabbed my hand and asked softly.
I shrugged, feigning innocence: “Didn’t the Prince tell me to walk around freely in the mansion? I’m just following your instructions and walking around.”
Is there a problem?”
Qi Chenxuan looked at me amusedly: “I didn’t know you were such an obedient person.” His black eyes were warm as water, with gentle waves carrying a hint of teasing.
I retorted without conceding: “How would you know? If I’m not that kind of person, what kind of person does the Prince think I am?”
Qi Chenxuan slowly curved his lips, his gaze flickering with a roguish smile: “An interesting person, someone… who intrigues me…”
I directly rolled my eyes, responding impatiently: “I believe there are many people who intrigue the Prince!”
Qi Chenxuan shook his head and laughed: “You’re wrong. So far, you are the second one!”
“Who’s the first?” Curious, I couldn’t help but ask.
“Is…” Qi Chenxuan’s face suddenly darkened, his lips turning pale: “Someone… who is no longer important!”
From his expression, I could guess about eighty percent. I tentatively asked: “Is it the owner of Yingyuan?”
His gaze suddenly fell on my face, becoming cold, his words carrying a hint of chill: “What have you heard?”
“I haven’t heard anything!” I honestly shook my head, smiling innocently: “But if the Prince wants to tell me himself, I don’t mind being a listener!”
Qi Chenxuan said coldly: “There’s no need. If there’s nothing else, go back to your room and rest. Also, I believe the steward has already explained everything before. In the future, don’t casually wander around the West Courtyard.”
I opened my mouth, and after a long while, I asked in surprise: “How did you know!”
