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Qu Tan'er's heart skipped a beat, and then it pounded heavily. She felt a bit disoriented. In the next moment, she swiftly turned around, staring in confusion at Mo Liancheng's departing figure. What did he mean by calling her his Princess? Was he angry because she agreed to be Yun Youlian's target?

It seemed so... she was confused for the first time.

"Master, what's wrong with you?" Jing Xin walked over, taking down the bow and arrow she still held up.

"Nothing." Qu Tan'er chuckled lightly, unwilling to dwell on it. When she looked up again, she saw Yun Youlian collapsing, and her maid rushing to support her.

It appeared that Yun Youlian was quite affected by the scare just now.

However, because of Mo Liancheng's parting words, Qu Tan'er's mood changed, and she couldn't calm her restless heart.

About half an hour later.

She left the archery range and returned to the Snow Courtyard, Qu Tan'er unexpectedly brought the bow and arrows back, holding and playing with them.

Maybe she should practice? Shoot at whoever displeased her? But the thought of Mo Liancheng holding her hand, shooting arrows together made her blush again, which made her heart that had just calmed down race again.

What the hell is going on?

Was she cursed or something...

After a while, Jing Xin entered the room with snacks and freshly brewed tea, calmly saying, "Master, a physician has been invited into the mansion."

"Who's ill?" Qu Tan'er asked nonchalantly, still focusing on the bow and arrow.

"Lady Yun is unwell." Jing Xin replied, placing the tea on the table.

Qu Tan'er casually nodded, not paying much attention to Jing Xin's words. Instead, she seemed more interested in the items in her hands. Even practicing the posture Mo Liancheng taught her felt quite enjoyable.

Suddenly, she seemed to have registered what Jing Xin said.

Yun Youlian is sick? They called a physician just because of scare?

It wasn't apparent earlier, it was highly likely that she was faking it.

"Does Master want to go and see?" Jing Xin asked.

"See her?" Qu Tan'er looked up casually, glancing at Jing Xin, then looked at the fruits on the table. A sinister smile spread across her face as she happily said, "Sure, in the end, it's my fault. I should go and console her. Hehe, bring a plate of apples. It's necessary."

"Master wants to bring apples?" Jing Xin's expression changed, seemingly surprised.

"Yes, what's wrong with that?"

"Master, Lady Yun sent for the physician immediately after fainting at the archery range."

"Right, so bring the plate of apples. We'll take it over to see her." Qu Tan'er laughed cunningly, putting down the bow and arrow and picking up an apple from the table. She took a hearty bite. If Yun Youlian' wanted to play, then she would accompany her for a while. After all, these days were a bit too boring.

"Master, are you sure?" Jing Xin sounded doubtful.

"Of course, let's go."

Qu Tan'er laughed heartily and left without hesitation, not wasting a moment.

In the Compassion Courtyard, Yun Youlian lay on the bed, her face pale, seemingly genuinely unwell.

The old physician was currently checking her pulse and observing her complexion.

"How is she, Doctor?" Qu Tan'er entered the room, and this was the scene she encountered.

"To respond to Princess, Lady Yun only suffered a slight shock. Resting for a while will be fine. I have prescribed a soothing and calming medicinal soup for her. After drinking it and resting, she should recover." The doctor truthfully replied.

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 "Eight Brother, you're not really serious, are you?" Mo Jingxuan also sensed that something was amiss.

Was Eighth Brother actually angry?

"What do you think?" Mo Liancheng raised an eyebrow, his tone not open to questioning.

Qu Tan'er frowned slightly. Was he really going to play for real? She glanced across, and despite Yun Youlian's initial nervousness, as soon as Mo Liancheng approached her, she not only didn't show fear but seemed quite relaxed. Moreover, she even looked at Mo Liancheng with affection. Maybe the distance was too far, and the conversation couldn't be heard clearly. Did she misunderstand? Perhaps she thought Mo Liancheng was here to help her... Poor woman!

"What do you think her mood is now?" Mo Liancheng asked somewhat rhetorically, looking down at the person in his arms. He didn't even glance at Yun Youlian on the other side.

"I'm not her," Qu Tan'er curled her lips, really unwilling to answer that question.

"What was your mood at that time?"

"Early release, early resolution." Qu Tan'er felt she had said something wicked. It was too easy to misinterpret. Suddenly, she remembered the seven days and nights, and the familiar fragrance in her space. Her cheeks blushed slightly, feeling uncomfortable all over. Also, their current posture was quite inappropriate. She dared not move at all and suspected that he had deliberately exhaled in her ear, making her tremble all over. She hurriedly asked, "Mo Liancheng, should I release it?"

"Let it go."

Qu Tan'er was shocked. She was about to say something, but her lips moved without making any sound. Then she could only watch as the arrow that had just been on the bow fly rapidly towards the opposite side.

He actually said to release it?!

Her heart pounded intensely.

In that moment of nonchalance, the arrow flew out at an extremely fast speed. Despite her attempt to react, the arrow flew toward Yun Youlian without giving her a chance to respond. Huh?! The arrow seemed to have eyes, heading straight for the center of the apple, piercing through it and nailing it to the rake behind.

"Did you think it will hit?" Mo Liancheng's calm voice sounded.

Thump! The arrow stopped dead center in the apple, perfectly passing through, and nailed to the board behind. Yun Youlian, like a statue, stood still, face ashen, without any reaction.

"Indeed, good archery," Mo Liancheng raised an eyebrow, seemingly dissatisfied with the result of the shot. Suddenly, he swiftly pulled out a new arrow from the side, smoothly placed it on the bow, and aimed at Yun Youlian again.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Qu Tan'er was shocked, not understanding his intention.

"This is interest."

Interest?

Qu Tan'er pondered the meaning of his words, but couldn't figure it out.

"That...wait."

However, as soon as her words landed, the arrow flew out again, hitting the same spot. It almost brushed against Yun Youlian's hair, nailing itself to the target behind her. By now, Yun Youlian was already pale with shock, her face alternating between green and white. She couldn't help but shiver uncontrollably.

"Remember, you are this Prince's Princess. Except for this Prince, not just anyone should be able to bother you, nor does anyone have the qualification to." Mo Liancheng softly said, his voice was controlled, within a range that only Qu Tan'er could hear. After finishing his words, he let go of her, gracefully turned around, and walked out of the archery field without looking back.

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 Sure enough, Yun Youlian, who had just taken a few steps, almost stumbled and fell. Then, she walked decisively to the target, turned back to give Qu Tan'er a fierce glare as a warning, and slowly placed the apple on her own head.

"Mistress, Lady Yun is glaring at you," Jingxin remarked.

"Is she that sharp-eyed?" Qu Tan'er no longer wasted time. She picked up the arrow, pulled the string, struggled a bit, but stubborn as she was, she wouldn't admit defeat and managed to aim the arrow in the direction of the target.

"The bow is not pulled like that."

Suddenly, Mo Liancheng approached with leisurely steps, taking the bow, arrow, and Qu Tan'er into his embrace, then adjusted her posture.

Qu Tan'er's body stiffened for a moment, a brief loss of focus, but she quickly regained her composure, focusing on the bow and arrow in her hands. If it weren't for Mo Liancheng's sudden approach, she might not have been able to handle the bow, let alone, shoot the arrow. However, their proximity was too close, and the faint fragrance on him, coupled with his warmth on her back, made it hard for her to ignore him.

"Can you hold it?" Mo Liancheng exhaled lightly, asking calmly.

"I'll try it, and you'll know," Qu Tan'er raised her eyebrows, a hint of stubbornness appearing on her small face, showing no signs of surrender.

"Unfortunately, your posture is wrong now."

"Isn't this what you just taught me?" Qu Tan'er rolled her eyes at the sky, not pleased.

"I did teach, but you're too clumsy. You can't even get the angle right," Mo Liancheng flashed a smile with a hint of mockery. Did she also have moments of confusion? But the appearance of her little face was truly amusing.

"Huh?..." Qu Tan'er raised her eyes to look in the direction the arrow was pointing, pursed her lips, suddenly realizing that her target wasn't aligned correctly, and the direction was a bit off. She accepted the criticism without complaint, "Thanks Mo Liancheng, I'm a bit visually impaired on my own."

Then, Mo Liancheng loosened his grip on her slightly.

Qu Tan'er narrowed her beautiful eyes, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Looking at Yun Youlian, she slowly aimed the arrow at her.

Intentionally, not aiming at the apple, but at the heart...

Suddenly, Yun Youlian broke into a cold sweat, extremely nervous, and her delicate cheeks turned pale.

For a long time, Qu Tan'er maintained the same posture, deliberately not releasing the arrow.

In fact, she just wanted to scare Yun Youlian. Shooting the arrow off the string was easy for her, but hitting the apple was unlikely. If a life were really lost, it would be troublesome.

"Why not shoot?" Mo Liancheng asked, lowering his head to glance at the person in his arms.

"Mind your own business," Qu Tan'er replied without any patience.

"How about this Prince help you?" Mo Liancheng raised an eyebrow, suddenly bending forward again. Despite her dissatisfaction, he reached out, enveloping her small hand holding the arrow string, and corrected her posture once again.

The arrow was on the string, ready to be released.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense!

More tense than when Qu Tan'er pulled the bowstring. If Qu Tan'er might miss the mark, Mo Liancheng wouldn't. However, Qu Tan'er, in order to scare Yun Youlian, aimed the arrow not at the apple but at her heart. If this arrow was released, Yun Youlian's life would definitely be lost here.

"Your Highness, our Lady is still over there," a maid by Yun Youlian's side spoke up when she saw Mo Liancheng taking serious action.

"Why, do you want to replace her?" Mo Liancheng asked, not even glancing at the maid who spoke.

"The servant dare not," the maid exclaimed in shock, too frightened to say more.

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 Suddenly, a faint stream of light flashed, and the arrow deviated from its path, its force suddenly diminished and it fell to the ground midway. It landed several meters away from Qu Tan'er, far from hitting the apple on her head.

Then...

"Cough! Good archery!" Mo Jingxuan saw the arrow land and applauded warmly in celebration.

The irony was palpable!

"Is Fourteenth Prince mocking me?" Yun Youlian, seeing the arrow fall far short of its target, even halfway, was momentarily bewildered. Obviously, she hadn't expected such a result. Upon hearing Mo Jingxuan's sarcasm, her face darkened. Even if she was foolish, she understood that someone had tampered with the arrow.

"Knowing is enough, no need to be direct," Mo Jingxuan laughed heartily.

"Mistress." Seeing that Qu Tan'er was unharmed, Jingxin immediately rushed to meet her. However, Qu Tan'er walked over leisurely, biting into the apple, appearing more relaxed and content than if she were taking a leisurely stroll.

Qu Tan'er gave Jingxin a gentle smile and shifted her gaze to Yun Youlian, asking with a light smile, "Are you satisfied with the performance just now?"

Yun Youlian awkwardly tugged at the corners of her mouth. "Queen Sister, forgive my incompetence. Today's trial made me realize how poor my archery skills are."

"Not surprising at all. I'm quite terrible myself," Qu Tan'er said with a calm smile, glancing at the bow and arrows. She continued with interest, "By the way, I also feel a bit itchy. As the saying goes, reciprocity is the essence of propriety. Later, I'll let you see."

"Princess jiejie can also do archery?" Yun Youlian was surprised; she hadn't expected Qu Tan'er to say that.

"Don't be in a hurry, whether I can do archery or not will be revealed later," Qu Tan'er said with a nonchalant smile.

"What about it, Lady Yun? Are you unwilling?" Mo Jingxuan lazily stood up, smiling.

No need to guess; he had long-sided with Qu Tan'er.

"I..."

Mo Jingxuan raised an eyebrow disdainfully. "Reciprocity is fair. Are you afraid, Lady Yun? When you asked Eighth Sister-in-law to go just now..." He didn't finish the sentence, but it was evident that Yun Youlian, who was afraid to go herself, would force others to do so.

Qu Tan'er smiled slightly, patiently waiting for Yun Youlian to make a move.

"Since Princess jiejie spoke up, I won't say anything more." Yun Youlian was reluctant, but realizing that she initiated this, she had no choice but to turn towards the direction of the target.

"Wait a moment," Qu Tan'er called out to her. Then, she took another apple from the fruit plate, smiled, and handed it to Yun Youlian, kindly reminding her, "Take it, pay attention to balance, and don't move randomly."

"..." Yun Youlian's face changed suddenly, spitefully taking the apple and turning away.

"Oh, and I forgot to tell you, I've never been good at archery. However, I do have quite a bit of brute force," Qu Tan'er said casually. Although her words were light, Yun Youlian's departing figure visibly stiffened. The next moment, she had no choice but to force herself to move forward.

While Yun Youlian had only taken a few steps, Jingxin, seeing Qu Tan'er pick up the bow and arrows, inquired with a glance, "Mistress, do you really know archery?"

"No." Indeed, she had only seen arrows but never touched them.

"Then, Mistress, do you still want to... shoot? Aren't you afraid of causing harm?"

"Just for fun, no need to be too serious. It probably... won't cause any harm." Qu Tan'er playfully handled the small bow in her hands, smiling with a somewhat eerie charm.

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 "Jiejie, what I mean is, please put an apple on your head," Yun Youlian said gracefully, smiling as she casually picked up an apple from the fruit plate and handed it to Qu Tan'er.

"Master?"

"Sure." Qu Tan'er took the apple, smiled, and walked towards the target.

"Lady Yun, don't go too far. If anything happens to my Eighth Sister-in-law, I won't let you off," Mo Jingxuan coldly said and returned to his seat, his chilly gaze fixed on Yun Youlian.

Yun Youlian also paused.

What if something went wrong? Suddenly, she regretted her actions.

"I didn't expect you to resort to such a trick," Yin Xiangnong sneered sarcastically at Yun Youlian and then took a seat.

Meanwhile, Mo Liancheng, who had been sitting silently, looked calmly at the person standing at the target. A trace of darkness flickered in his eyes.

The choice was made by her.

He wanted to stop it, but could only endure.

"Eighth Brother?" Mo Jingxuan was still concerned.

Mo Liancheng raised an eyebrow and whispered, "Do you think Yun Youlian has the ability to harm her? She will be fine."

"So, Eighth Brother already knew Eighth Sister would be fine, and that's why he agreed to this?" Mo Jingxuan was stunned, suddenly understanding. The worry on his face disappeared, replaced by his usual smile.

Mo Liancheng smiled lightly without saying a word, elegantly lifting a cup of tea.

"Why didn't Eighth Brother say that earlier? What if Eighth Sister-in-law misunderstood?" Mo Jingxuan asked.

"Would she?" Mo Liancheng looked at Qu Tan'er, and the smile in his eyes disappeared, replaced by a hint of hurt. Her misunderstanding of him... it wasn't just this trivial matter.

So far, he couldn't see any reliance or trust in her eyes.

As Qu Tan'er walked to the target, she didn't waste any time and placed the apple on her head. Her small face remained calm, and a faint, mysterious smile appeared at the corner of her lips. Her eyes were fixed on Yun Youlian as if challenging her to see how she would make a fool of herself.

"Princess jiejie, are you ready?" Yun Youlian asked, drew her bow, struck a pose, and waited for the moment to shoot.

"OK! Come on, Baby!" Qu Tan'er extended her jade-like finger, provocatively gesturing towards Yun Youlian. She even flirtatiously threw a wink, appearing unabashed.

Mo Liancheng's phoenix eyes flashed, and his lips twitched.

"Pfft!..." Mo Jingxuan burst into laughter.

A sense of relief washed over him.

Indeed, she was quite an interesting woman...

"Eighth Brother, what did Eighth Sister-in-law mean just now?"

"It should be some boring talk..." Mo Liancheng couldn't understand, but he could guess from her expression. However, there was something he cared about—foreign languages.

How could a sheltered woman like her have exposure to foreign languages?

At this moment, Yun Youlian's face turned cold. She pulled the bowstring forcefully, aimed at the direction above Qu Tan'er's head. Her posture exuded a certain heroic charm, even possessing a formidable momentum. It was enough to frighten the faint-hearted.

But Qu Tan'er was not one to be intimidated.

Calm and composed, she coldly stared at Yun Youlian.

Suddenly, Yun Youlian released the arrow.

The arrow flew off the string, its momentum fierce, directly aiming at Qu Tan'er.

MiraiSaesang's Notes: OmO, she actually shot it! She has guts I'll give her that...

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 Alas!

Qu Tan'er sighed deeply, feeling rather exasperated at Jing Xin's response. She had explained the situation thoroughly, yet someone still seemed utterly perplexed. Indeed, watching too much television was a curse... If she was wrong, it might turn into a headache. Oh well, better not to dwell on this matter.

"Does the Princess possess archery skills?"

"No," Qu Tan'er instinctively replied, only to realize they had reached the archery range. Yun Youlian, who had addressed her, was already holding a bow and arrow.

"Does the Princess have faith in my archery skills?" Yun Youlian asked with a smile, casting a thoughtful glance at the bow in her hands.

Qu Tan'er just smiled without responding.

"I've always wanted to try shooting at a person, but I never got the chance. I wonder if the Princess would allow me to try?" Yun Youlian continued to ask.

Qu Tan'er continued to smile and remained silent.

It was a jest. Others didn't dare let her try, so would she dare let her try?

"Since the Princess isn't speaking, that's considered consent, right? Your Highness, you won't blame Youlian for being impertinent, will you?" Seeing Qu Tan'er's silence, Yun Youlian took matters into her own hands, even giving a coquettish smile towards Mo Liancheng.

"Cough, Lady Yun seems to be in high spirits. Isn't there a target over there? Aren't you satisfied?" Mo Jingxuan raised an eyebrow, giving Yun Youlian a disapproving glance for her actions.

"The Fourteenth Prince has a lot to say today, this is a matter within the Eighth Prince's residence."

"What, I have no say?" Mo Jingxuan's expression turned cold.

"The prince hasn't said anything, but the Fourteenth Prince has spoken. Are you that protective of the Eighth Princess?" Yun Youlian sneered, not showing much regard for Mo Jingxuan. Evidently, she still held a grudge over Mo Jingxuan's provocation earlier.

However, the moment she said this, Mo Jingxuan shot a quick glance at Mo Liancheng and remained silent.

Yun Youlian's words could cause a lot of trouble if not handled properly.

Mo Liancheng, however, acted as if he hadn't heard and looked calmly at Qu Tan'er, saying, "Decide for yourself, I won't interfere." Some things had to be resolved by her alone, he couldn't be by her side every day. What if she faced similar situations in the future without him around?

Qu Tan'er furrowed her delicate brows slightly, a shadow passing through her eyes.

Yun Youlian was clearly provoking her... If she backed down, would it imply fear?

"Princess, I trust you wouldn't refuse me," Yun Youlian smiled alluringly, staring intently at her. The disdain in her eyes was evident.

"Alright, since you want to play, this princess will play with you." Qu Tan'er suddenly smiled, stretched lazily, and walked towards the target, showing no hint of fear on her small face.

Everyone watched as she went, she would make Yun Youlian regret those words.

"Mistress, let me go instead of you."

"It's fine, you stay here and watch," Qu Tan'er waved her hand, not wanting to involve Jing Xin.

"But..." Jing Xin was still worried.

"Don't worry, nothing fatal will happen." Qu Tan'er smiled faintly as she glanced at the target and wondered if Yun Youlian had the guts to shoot her in front of Mo Liancheng. Of course not, no matter what, she was still the dignified Eighth Princess. A mere concubine killing the Eighth Princess with an arrow—she couldn't bear that accusation.

Yun Youlian's intention was merely to intimidate her and see her make a fool of herself.

Qu Tan'er had barely taken a few steps forward—

"Wait, Princess!" Yun Youlian suddenly stopped Qu Tan'er with a smiling call.

"Is there something else?"

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 "Jing Xin, since Fourteenth Prince said he wants to marry you, let's discuss it with Yuela when we return. We'll see what dowry needs to be prepared. If Yuela knows you're marrying the Fourteenth Prince, she'll definitely be happy for you."

Pfft!

As Qu Tan'er's gentle voice fell, the tea that Mo Jingxuan had just sipped sprayed out forcibly. Mo Liancheng's words had already made it hard for him to handle, and Qu Tan'er adding her two cents almost choked him.

"Eighth Sister-in-law, are you joking?" Mo Jingxuan quickly straightened up, cautiously asking.

"What's a joke? Since you said that, how can we refuse? Let's set a date for the day after tomorrow. Although it's a bit rushed, there's still time." Qu Tan'er glanced at him, speaking more seriously. If he wanted to play, she'd play along. She didn't believe Mo Jingxuan would really agree to marry Jing Xin.

"Jing Xin, say something?" Mo Jingxuan suddenly felt like he wanted to die.

"Jing Xin will follow Master's wishes." Not much talk, but the meaning was clear.

"..." Mo Jingxuan's face changed, and the frustration almost suffocated him.

He really had no intention of marrying Jing Xin. It was just to tease Xiao Li, who looked so miserable... And besides, he already had someone in his heart.

"Your Highness, how did the flower appreciation turn into a marriage proposal for Miss Jing Xin? I've prepared some pastries in the kitchen. Why not have the servants bring them over for Young master Xiao to taste?" Seeing herself being ignored, Yun Youlian quickly interjected, turning to the steward. "Steward Zhou, bring the pastries here."

"No need." Xiao Li coldly interrupted her, paying no attention to Yun Youlian's attempts to please him.

"..." Yun Youlian felt embarrassed once again.

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward, and no one spoke again.

A flower appreciation event turned into a joke, but the flowers were blooming, people were present, yet the atmosphere was not as beautiful as imagined.

"It's been a long time since I came. I'll take a stroll." Xiao Li casually glanced at Mo Liancheng, not waiting for his response, and stood up to leave the courtyard.

"Go ahead." Mo Liancheng didn't stop him, following his temperament.

With just a short sentence exchanged between them, Qu Tan'er could see the difference and once again confirmed that the relationship between the two was not ordinary. However, that man named Xiao Li seemed to be interested in Jing Xin...

But could he really?

"Your Highness, the weather is nice. How about we do archery?"

"..." Qu Tan'er felt annoyed by Yun Youlian's suggestion. She really wanted to step forward and give her a good kick. Was this woman really getting bored?

Surprisingly, Mo Liancheng nodded.

The distance from the Frost Courtyard to the archery range was not far, but Qu Tan'er walked there very reluctantly.

"Jing Xin, do you feel that Xiao Li looks a bit familiar?" Qu Tan'er pulled Jing Xin along, feeling that something was off, but no matter how she thought about it, she couldn't figure out where she had seen Xiao Li before.

"I also think so," Jing Xin nodded.

"Don't you think his gaze towards you is a bit strange?" It wasn't just strange; it felt like he only saw Jing Xin and the possessiveness in his eyes was too strong.

"I can't tell."

"Why do you think he came today?"

"I don't know."

"If I'm not mistaken, he came for you."

"I don't know him."

"...?!" Qu Tan'er was speechless.

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 "Oh, so you couldn't understand just now?" Qu Tan'er looked at Yun Youlian, the meaning behind her words couldn't be clearer – only humans can understand human talk, it was uncertain for other species.

"Jiejie is making a joke. How could I not understand?" Yun Youlian's face darkened, replying with a hint of gritted teeth.

"Oh, do you know what 'chatting on QQ,' 'DJ,' and 'Landlord' mean?" Qu Tan'er suddenly seemed to understand, continuing her questioning with a sense of understanding.

Yun Youlian's eyes widened, her patience running thin. It was on the verge of sparking a flame, but today, not only was Mo Liancheng present, but also Xiao Li, an outsider. No matter how arrogant she was on normal days, she knew how to restrain herself a bit.

"So, you really don't understand." Qu Tan'er sighed with a hint of regret.

"Cough." Mo Jingxuan cleared his throat, a slight blush on his handsome face. It seemed like he was caught off guard, and then, somewhat embarrassed, he smiled at Qu Tan'er, indicating that he couldn't help himself.

Meanwhile, Mo Liancheng, sitting silently on the side, never uttered a word, letting them say whatever they pleased.

It's none of his business, hanging high on his head.

As for Xiao Li, who remained silent, his gaze remained fixed on Jing Xin, his eyes deep.

Suddenly, Mo Jingxuan casually asked, "Xiao Li, you've been here for so long, why haven't you said anything?"

"I have nothing to say." Xialiao responded indifferently, still keeping it brief.

"At least say something. Don't you find it boring to sit like this? Also, staring at our Jing Xin like that, it makes people suspicious. Moreover, aren't you afraid I'll get jealous?" Mo Jingxuan laughed eerily, speaking directly and without any disguise.

"It has nothing to do with you." Xiao Li remained reserved and reticent.

"What you do mean it has nothing to do with me? But what you're looking at my Jing Xin, so it does concern me. Moreover, women have thinner skin. If you keep staring, it might not be good. And, your actions, though..." Mo Jingxuan's words were direct and lacked any concealment.

"Yours?" Xiao Li's eyes turned cold, his gaze shifting to Mo Jingxuan. The sinister atmosphere around him grew stronger.

"Cough, yes, we are quite close. If you don't believe me, you can ask her, Jing Xin, right?" Mo Jingxuan unceremoniously turned his gaze towards Jing Xin, deliberately giving her a flirtatious look.

"..." Jing Xin remained silent, lowering her head further.

She didn't confirm, but she didn't object either.

Mo Jingxuan chuckled, "You see, Jing Xin is a bit shy."

"Fourteenth Prince, you're really good at teasing this servant." Jing Xin gritted her teeth, finally unable to resist speaking.

"What teasing? I was just thinking of telling Eighth Brother that I want to marry you. Don't you know since you entered the mansion I've been eyeing you? Anyway, we're both unmarried. You're from the Eighth Prince's Mansion, so I won't mistreat you." Mo Jingxuan spoke seriously, half joking, but when he spoke, his gaze intentionally swept toward Mo Liancheng. Seeing no signs of anger from him, the joke couldn't be stopped from escalating.

"Since you like Jing Xin, that's good. We haven't celebrated anything for a long time, so let's go ahead and make it happen." Mo Liancheng spoke calmly, and with a single word, the joking atmosphere shocked Mo Jingxuan.

Eighth Brother, if you don't help me, don't harm me either...

On the surface, Mo Jingxuan remained calm, casually lifting the tea to his lips.

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 Mo Jingxuan was clearly picking on Yun Youlian.

However, why he chose to target Yun Youlian today was unknown to anyone.

Perhaps only he himself understood this matter...

"Your Highness," Yun Youlian felt wronged and dissatisfied, hoping Mo Liancheng would speak up for her.

"Sit down." Mo Liancheng coldly glanced at her, paying little attention.

"Your Highness, it's the first time the princess is attended a flower appreciation event. I wonder what the princess is best at, let everyone have a glimpse," Yin Xiangnong seized the opportunity, and smiled more charmingly.

"Tan'er isn't good at anything," Qu Tan'er replied gently, lowering her eyes and eyebrows. It was necessary to continue pretending. In the Eighth Prince's mansion, few knew her true character, except for Mo Liancheng and those close to her. Moreover, she didn't want to tell the world that she had her nature had changed.

If news of this got out, it would surely cause a stir.

For now, she wanted to live a peaceful life and find a way back to the 21st century.

At this moment, Qu Tan'er's concession didn't mean that others would follow her lead.

Yin Xiangnong smiled, "Princess, I've heard that you're proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. I wonder if this sister has the privilege of witnessing it."

"Eh?" Proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting? How come she didn't know?

"To answer Lady Yin, the princess has not been feeling well lately and is not suitable for excessive exertion," Jing Xin calmly spoke, answering Yin Xiangnong's words on behalf of Qu Tan'er.

"Oh, that's a pity. If the princess doesn't mind, how about sharing what musical instruments she usually plays and what paintings she has created?" Yun Youlian interjected.

Suddenly, the quiet atmosphere became a bit strange, and everyone's gaze focused on Qu Tan'er.

Waiting for Qu Tan'er's response...

"Playing musical instruments, chess, writing poetry, and painting are not my strong suits. However, if we are talking about special talents, I usually learn phrases in various languages in my spare time. I practice speaking a sentence or two while looking at myself in the mirror. It's not bad. If it gets too boring, I chat on QQ, download a few DJ tracks to set the mood. Otherwise, I play a few rounds of Landlord, mahjong, or cards. If I really can't stand it, I take a ride on the motorcycle I bought with my own money or wander around. Traveling is out of the question when you're broke, but strolling in the city is still doable." Qu Tan'er thought for a moment and replied nonchalantly. After each sentence, she casually glanced at the others, appreciating their expressions.

Whether they understood or not was their business.

And whether she was happy or not was her own affair.

The pastimes of modern people are just a few things.

"Princess, what are you talking about?" Yun Youlian's mouth twitched, her expression slightly unpleasant. She thought Qu Tan'er was embarrassing her.

"Human language."

"Pfft... Cough."

Mo Jingxuan almost sprayed the tea he had just drunk out of his mouth because of Qu Tan'er's two words. But in order to maintain what little dignity he had left, he forced himself to swallow it down.

"It's human language. Is there anything wrong with that?" Qu Tan'er looked at Mo Jingxuan doubtfully, with an innocent look on her face, wondering out loud if she had said something wrong.

"Cough, cough, that's right. Eighth sister-in-law, you're absolutely right. I'm even willing to concede to you." Mo Jingxuan stared at Qu Tan'er with bright eyes, hastily flattering her. It seemed that he truly admired her for what she had just said.

MiraiSaesang's Notes: LOL This girl is hilarious...well, they pushed her 😂

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 "I'll ask again, have we met before?" Xiao Li casually brushed off Yun Youlian's hand, turned his gaze back to Jing Xin's face, and repeated his question.

"Master, are we dealing with someone with a problem in their head?" Jing Xin tugged at Qu Tan'er's sleeve, asking in a hushed voice.

"Probably," Qu Tan'er nodded in agreement, feeling the same way.

"Master, it's getting late. We should head back."

"Yes, indeed. It's time to go."

With that, Qu Tan'er quickly pulled Jing Xin to leave. However, before departing, she couldn't resist putting on the airs of a princess and leaving a parting remark for Yun Youlian, "We'll leave first. Lady Yun, remember to always stay within your bounds. Don't casually flirt with men. Otherwise, if it tarnishes the Prince's reputation, don't blame this princess for following the house rules to expel you from the mansion." With a cold glance at the handsome man beside her.

What house rules? According to that Mo Liancheng, it seemed like they only apply to her, Qu Tan'er?

Seeing the two hastily leaving, Xiao Li was momentarily surprised. He took a step forward, intending to follow.

"Young Master Xiao, the Prince often mentions you. How about we go together-"

"Get lost." Xiao Li swept her a cold gaze, shaking off Yun Youlian's pull. The next moment, he headed towards Qu Tan'er, but when he reached the entrance of the Eighth Prince's Mansion, he didn't go in. He looked up at the large characters at the entrance, a smile played on his lips, then he turned and left.

Back at the Eighth Prince's Mansion, the incident at the marketplace was not mentioned again and was left unresolved.

Qu Tan'er thought that the days would be peaceful now. However, the next day, an unexpected visitor arrived, and coupled with some kind of flower appreciation banquet organized in the mansion, everyone was gathered in the Frost courtyard.

Seated at the top were Mo Liancheng, with Qu Tan'er beside him, and Yuhao and Jing Xin standing behind them.

As for the guest seat, it was occupied by Xiao Li, and another seat was casually occupied by Mo Jingxuan.

Below, there were the favored and unfavored concubines, all present.

"Your Highness, since Xiao Gongzi is here today, coinciding with the mansion's flower appreciation season, why not let Youlian play a tune to enhance the atmosphere for everyone?" Yun Youlian seized the opportunity, smiled slightly, and as she finished speaking, a maid behind her sensibly brought out a zither.

"Sure." Mo Liancheng responded indifferently, his expression showing little emotion.

"..." Qu Tan'er remained silent, casting a glance at Yun Youlian before looking at Mo Liancheng.

This woman is really boring. Flower appreciation is already tedious, and now she wants to play the zither?

And Mo Liancheng is pretending to be weak even at his own banquet. Ugh...

"Eighth Brother, you play the zither every day. Why would you want to listen to someone else play? Is there anyone with better musical skills than you?" Mo Jingxuan deliberately glanced at Yun Youlian, and his voice was intentionally amplified.

"Your Highness, this concubine..." Yun Youlian felt embarrassed.

"Oh, so you want to play the zither. Do you really want to?" Mo Jingxuan disdainfully looked at Yun Youlian. Seeing that she was really about to play the zither, he spoke again, not holding back, "I suggest you don't play. Anyone who has heard Eighth Brother's musical skills will find anyone else's playing tasteless."

As a result, Yun Youlian's face twitched. She reluctantly stood up from the zither seat, swept a cold glance at the maid beside her, and returned to her original position.

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 Qu Tan'er finished speaking with a sly smile, she pulled Jing Xin and was about to step away.

"I'm called Xiao Li," the man cooly said.

"Oh, nice to meet you. May we never meet again," Qu Tan'er responded, showing no interest in the person talking. She didn't even bother to raise her eyes.

"Wait, do I know you?" Xiao Li stared intently, his eyes deep as if contemplating something.

"You must have mistaken me for someone else."

"I wasn't asking you."

"Huh?" Qu Tan'er was momentarily stunned. Finally, she turned to look at Xiao Li directly. She couldn't help but be surprised. This man was quite... but why did he look so familiar?

"Do I know you?" Xiao Li asked again, looking at Jing Xin this time, and took a few steps closer.

"I don't know you," Jing Xin replied calmly.

"Have we met before?" Xiao Li squinted his eyes, still staring at Jing Xin.

"You've got the wrong person," Qu Tan'er said with a wry smile. She carefully pulled Jing Xin behind her and whispered, "Jing Xin, did you borrow money from someone and now they've come to collect debts?"

"No."

"Do you know him?"

"No."

"Do you have a grudge against him?"

"No."

"Jiejie..." Just at that moment, Yun Youlian happened to walk over. She intended to hand over what she had bought, but seeing that both Qu Tan'er and Jing Xin had nothing in their hands, she frowned, "Jiejie, where are the things I bought?"

"Gave them away," Qu Tan'er replied directly.

"Gave them away? How could you just give them away? I used my own money to buy those!"

"Huh?! Didn't you gift them to me?" Qu Tan'er looked at her with a puzzled expression. 

"When did I say I was gifting them to you?" Yun Youlian's face darkened, but she couldn't make a scene in the middle of the street, so she had to endure for the time being.

"Then why did you let me hold them just now? Holding them means giving them to me, right? Besides, I'm your... cough cough, your older sister. It's only right that you show filial piety to me. I took it seriously, should I not have? If it's not like that, what should I do? I can only ask those people to bring them back! But..." Qu Tan'er was slightly shocked, her eyes darkened as she seemed a bit embarrassed. Glancing ahead and then back at the crowd behind her, her helpless expression deepened, "Those people seem to have gone far away."

"Jiejie, you..."

"Lady Yun, if you're not happy, this servant will accompany you to buy them again." Jing Xin stepped a bit closer to the middle between Yun Youlian and Qu Tan'er.

"Step aside, I wasn't talking to you." Yun Youlian's eyes chilled as she gave Jing Xin a harsh look.

"If this servant recalls correctly, Lady Yun is just a concubine, while my mistress is the princess. If the Prince finds out that Lady Yun made the princess act as a servant, I wonder what the Prince will say." Jing Xin smiled faintly, completely disregarding Yun Youlian.

"You..." Yun Youlian was furious, raising her hand to slap.

"Want to hit someone?" A cold male voice intervened.

"Who dares... let go... Young Master Xiao?" Yun Youlian's hand that was just raised was held by a large hand, and she couldn't move. Even the words she wanted to say were swallowed back when she saw who it was.

Young Master Xiao?

Qu Tan'er glanced at Xiao Li, then at Yun Youlian. So... these two knew each other.

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 At this moment—

Yun Youlian, with a hidden agenda, said with a smile, "Jiejie, look at this vase. Isn't it beautiful? Exquisitely crafted, it will definitely look great in the room. Shopkeeper, I'll take this vase."

After buying the vase, Yun Youlian, instead of carrying it herself, smiled as she handed it over to Qu Tan'er, "Jiejie, you've worked hard."

"Not at all, not hard at all." Qu Tan'er lightly smiled, her face exceptionally good, showing no sign of anger.

However, just as Yun Youlian was about to turn around to continue selecting items.

Bang!

The vase fell to the ground, breaking into pieces, and shards scattered around.

"Ah! My vase."

"Oh, how did the vase fall like that?"

Yun Youlian's exclamation, coupled with Qu Tan'er's regretful tone.

"Well... it broke. I'm sorry, pick another one. Jing Xin and I will wait for you outside." Qu Tan'er looked helpless, completely ignoring Yun Youlian's accusing stare as if it were a transparent statement. While saying this, she tightened the things in her arms a bit, carefully avoiding the shattered pieces on the ground, and stepped out of the shop.

Jing Xin quickly followed suit.

However, as Jing Xin stepped out of the shop's side entrance, she was blocked by a man in front.

"Master, walk a bit faster. I can't see the way with so many things in front of me."

"Jing Xin, I'm not blocking your way." Qu Tan'er stood on the street, not looking back, glancing at the things in her hands. Seeing that there were too many, she seized an opportunity and handed a box to a passing woman, adding, "My family has too much silver; consider this a gift for you."

The woman was initially surprised, but upon seeing the contents of the box, she immediately smiled and happily accepted it.

Then...

"Jing Xin..." Qu Tan'er turned her head and happened to see a tall man standing in front of Jing Xin. She couldn't help but be stunned and asked, "Who are you?" But speaking of it, this man... was quite handsome.

"It has nothing to do with you." The man glanced at Qu Tan'er, his eyes darkening, and shifted his steps to the side.

Unexpectedly, Jing Xin also moved to the side at the same time.

Qu Tan'er, upon hearing this, couldn't help but pout her lips, deducting points from the handsome man on favorability.

What's with the attitude? So what if you're handsome? In our mansion, there's a super handsome guy who is famous throughout the capital. Suddenly, she smiled mysteriously, the street was bustling with people, after all. So, she stood in front of Jing Xin, casually grabbed a passerby, took something from Jing Xin's arms, and handed it to the passerby, adding a sentence.

"Come, come, come, this is for you!"

"Oh, miss, this fabric suits you. Take it home and use it as a floor mop."

"Oh, aunty, take this ginseng home and supplement yourself. Also, uncle, this gold bracelet... well, take it home and give it to your wife." After finishing her words and almost giving away the items for free, her mood suddenly brightened.

Having nothing is truly liberating...

As for Yun Youlian, who was still inside the shop, she had no idea what had happened.

"Master, what about this piece of fabric?" Jing Xin handed the last piece of green fabric to Qu Tan'er.

"Hmm, green fabric." Qu Tan'er looked at the fabric with a wry smile, then generously handed it over to the man still standing in place, saying, "Young master, this piece of fabric is for you, free of charge. Take it home and make a nice green hat."

Pfft! She admired herself. She indeed had talent... She wondered if this man was married.

**(LOL A man wearing a green hat signifies that his wife/girlfriend is cheating on him, because "green hat" in chinese sounds the similar to cuckold in chinese)**

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 "Princess, rest assured, I will talk to the Prince about it. The things I request, the Crown Prince has never refused." Yun Youlian proudly said, and when it came to this matter, her expression finally softened slightly.

"Oh, I see... then go ahead." Qu Tan'er couldn't avoid it and could only accept it. Moreover, she had an extra chance to leave the mansion for free? Thinking this way, it didn't seem like a big deal.

The next morning.

Qu Tan'er didn't care about how Yun Youlian talked to Mo Liancheng or how he agreed. They left the mansion and went to the market.

The time spent was not long, and there weren't many people accompanying them. Yun Youlian brought a maid, while Qu Tan'er followed with Jing Xin.

However...

In the capital, at the Prosperous Cloud Fabric Shop.

"Ah, jiejie, look at this fabric. Isn't it beautiful? Buying it to make a new dress would be wonderful. Look at the pattern and the color, it's simply too beautiful and suits my taste." Yun Youlian casually picked up a piece of fabric, praising it as if there were none like it in the world.

"If you like it, then buy it." Qu Tan'er smiled faintly, glancing at the fabric in Yun Youlian's hands without paying much attention. After all, it wasn't her money being spent, so why would she care about what Yun Youlian bought? If she wasn't mistaken, the fabric in Yun Youlian's hands was very fancy, the color too outdated, and it was even bright red. Did she think she was preparing for a wedding?

"Okay, jiejie, how about this one?" Yun Youlian put down the fabric in her hand and picked up another green one, asking.

"Very good, very suitable for you." Qu Tan'er nodded, giving her an approving answer.

"Since jiejie likes it, I'll take them both. Shopkeeper, I want these two pieces of fabric." Yun Youlian didn't hesitate and directly bought the chosen fabrics.

The shopkeeper wrapped the fabric, handing it to the maid beside Yun Youlian.

"Jiejie, look, my maid is already holding something. How about letting Jing Xin hold it for me?" Yun Youlian quickly snatched the fabric from the maid's hand and directly handed it to Jing Xin.

"Sure, no problem." Qu Tan'er glanced at her with a wry smile, not saying much.

After leaving the fabric store, they went to a jewelry shop.

But...

"Jiejie, these boxes, can you please hold them for me? I still need to pick out other things later, and it's not very convenient with them." 

After that, various boxes, precious medicinal herbs, and a stroll from one end of the street to the other.

As the items gradually increased, Yun Youlian wasn't tired, and she seemed to have more energy the more she bought.

"Master, let me hold them for you." Jing Xin held the things close to her chest, wanting to free up a hand to take the items from Qu Tan'er.

Qu Tan'er hadn't responded yet when Yun Youlian placed a small box on top of the pile blocking Jing Xin's view.

"Jing Xin, you can hold this box. Don't drop it. I spent quite a bit of silver to buy it." Yun Youlian turned around and coldly said.

Qu Tan'er narrowed her eyes, clenched her hands tightly, but then relaxed them. A tiger doesn't show its might, did Yun Youlian think she was a sick cat? The idea was childish, and using such a method to provoke her was laughable. Moreover, after careful consideration, she realized she had no reason to get angry. Yun Youlian was not a proper noble lady, her background was humble.

Such ridiculous tactics, it was completely expected.

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 "Early this morning, this sister heard that there were assassins in the mansion last night, and the First Prince even personally came. I wonder if it frightened the princess? Oh my, this sister was both scared and worried when she heard about it." Yun Youlian's beautiful eyes flashed with a hidden agenda as she brought up a topic.

After those words, Qu Tan'er raised her eyebrows.

This woman really didn't know her own limits. She dared to directly test her attitude? Regarding the incident with the assassin, it seemed that she had also learned about it from the study. How could Yun Youlian, a woman deep in the inner mansion, know faster than her, the princess consort? At this moment, Qu Tan'er could confirm that Yun Youlian was indeed a pawn arranged by Mo Yihuai for the Eighth Prince—a pawn placed conspicuously on the chessboard.

As for why it was said to be placed conspicuously?

The brothers were playing the most common power struggle in history. Would someone like Mo Yihuai, with ambitions, assign such a brainless and foolish woman to monitor the Eighth Prince's mansion? What information could she possibly discover with her level of competence? But if he had ambitions but didn't send out pawns, it would be even more suspicious. Otherwise, how could Yun Youlian have lived so comfortably these past few years?

In the shadows of the Eighth Prince's mansion, there must be the First Prince's important real spies.

Similarly, in the First Prince's mansion, there should also be Mo Liancheng's spies.

Yun Youlian seemed surprised, "What? Hasn't the princess received any news?"

"En, I know. I just met the First Prince in the study and heard about from him. But it was just a misunderstanding, so you don't need to worry."

"Oh, that's fortunate. Was the princess scared last night?"

"Last night..." Qu Tan'er seemed a bit hesitant, her cheeks showing a hint of shyness.

"What's wrong? The princess seems to be hiding something?"

"Cough, it's nothing. I was with the Prince all night and didn't notice anything unusual. So, there was nothing to be afraid of."

At those words, Yun Youlian's facial expression distorted.

Looking at Qu Tan'er's shy expression, even a fool could imagine what a man and a woman might do together at night.

Qu Tan'er secretly observed Yun Youlian's expression, and it was evident that she had misunderstood. This way, when she reported to Mo Yihuai, it would probably confirm the story from the study. Look, she was so diligent. She performed in the study, and now she was helping him perform here too? Ten outings... it didn't seem very cost-effective. Should she increase the pay?

But the thought was quickly dispelled when she thought about Mo Liancheng's words about sending guards.

"Oh, I'm a bit sore and tired. I want to rest for a while. Is there anything else, Yun meimei?" Qu Tan'er asked calmly and gently, but there was a hidden message to ask her to leave.

**(meimei, ordinarily means younger sister, in this context used to show heiracrhy in the harem...)**

Yun Youlian naturally understood.

"I have one more small matter. I heard that the princess left the mansion yesterday, and I also wanted to go out for a walk, so I wanted to find the princess to go together. It's best to pick a day and leave at sunrise. The weather today is quite nice, what does the princess think?" Yun Youlian bit her teeth, forcefully letting the words out.

"Today? Today might not be possible. I just said that last night... the Prince is really good at tossing people around. There's no way. Now, all this princess wants is to take a hot bath and get a good day's sleep." After saying this, Qu Tan'er even instructed Jing Xin to prepare for bathing.

"Oh, is that so? What about another day?" Yun Youlian was unwilling to give up.

"Actually the Prince won't allow me to leave the mansion, I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany you." She jokingly said, she had limited outings, and she didn't want to waste them on Yun Youlian.

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Hilarious Pampered Consort 147 - Live Simply to be Happy 6

 "Oh my,  Princess jiejie, what's going on? I heard you weren't in the Snow Courtyard early this morning. Did you go somewhere busy?" Yun Youlian, seeing Qu Tan'er, scrutinized her from head to toe with a strange tone.

**(Jiejie is ordinarily a form address meaning "elder sister", but it is being used here as a form of hierarchy between the wives, couldn't figure out a proper English term)**

Qu Tan'er glanced at the person in front of her and couldn't help but laugh.

She hadn't forgotten that Mo Liancheng seemed to have mentioned that Yun Youlian was sent over by the Crown Prince, with a background of the brothel but forced to pretend to be a noble lady. She had been manipulated like a monkey by Mo Liancheng. Now that she was so active, was it because Mo Yihuai instructed her to investigate and distinguish truth from falsehood? Suddenly, she found the woman surnamed Yun extremely laughable.

At the same time, Qu Tan'er was helpless. She had intended to come back and take a good nap, but it seemed temporarily impossible now. She comforted Jing Xin with a pat on her arm, "Don't worry, I was just feeling bored, so I came out for a walk."

"It's good that Master is back," Jing Xin replied.

Qu Tan'er glanced at Yun Youlian and walked into the Snow Courtyard.

Jing Xin followed, and indeed, Yun Youlian also followed.

Seeing Yun Youlian following, Qu Tan'er had no intention of returning to her room and entered the side hall.

She had just wanted to instruct Jing Xin to prepare some refreshments and invite Yun Youlian.

Unexpectedly—

"Jing Xin, go make a cup of tea to moisten my throat," Yun Youlian glanced at Jing Xin and ordered quite smoothly, completely disregarding the legitimate owner. After saying that, she found a seat for herself, intending to take the lounge chair next to her. Unexpectedly, Jing Xin stepped forward to block her.

Yun Youlian stared at Jing Xin with a sinister expression.

However, she still had some sense of propriety and didn't erupt. Instead, she turned to sit in a nearby guest chair.

Qu Tan'er slowly walked forward and, as if nothing had happened, lazily sat on the lounge chair, speaking nonchalantly, "Jing Xin, I'm thirsty." However, the tone contained a bit of disregard for Yun Youlian's intentions.

Hearing this, Jing Xin immediately went to pour a cup of tea.

Qu Tan'er took a sip, smiled slightly, and praised, "Hmm, the tea today is quite fragrant."

"This is a tea specially brewed for Master by this servant."

After Jing Xin finished speaking, Yun Youlian's face instantly darkened, and an air of gloom swept over her.

Although she spoke first, she was just a servant. Not only did she not pour tea, but she also ignored her?

"Really? Jing Xin, you are understanding my preferences more and more," Qu Tan'er chuckled, deliberately taking a big sip of the tea and then handing the empty cup to Jing Xin, asking her to pour another one.

"Does Master like the tea brewed by this servant?"

"Yes, it suits my taste, making progress."

The two bantered back and forth, discussing tea without any intention of pretending. However, the person completely ignored by them, Yun Youlian, was enraged, her face turning green.

"Oh, are you still here?" Qu Tan'er, after finishing another cup of tea, swept her gaze curiously at Yun Youlian. It seemed like she was puzzled by her presence.

"Yes, I am still here," Yun Youlian's mouth twitched, anger visible but unable to vent.

"Did you come to find this Princess for something?" Qu Tan'er looked at her in confusion. After saying that, she leaned back in the lounge chair, smiled casually at Jing Xin, and added a comment, "Jing Xin, you understand my heart the most. You know I love this lounge chair the most. No one is allowed to sit in it."

As a result—

Yun Youlian was infuriated, she had intended to sit down there just now. No wonder Jing Xin blocked her, forcing her to turn to sit in a nearby guest chair, her face was worsening by the moment.

MiraiSaesang's Notes: Lady, you really chose the wrong time to come here, girl is tired and in no mood for bullshit right now 😅

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 "How come you're even refusing this prince's approach now? Do you think that since you've married into the Eighth Prince's residence, you can ignore everything?" Mo Yihuai was slightly angered.

"I don't understand Your Highness' meaning," Qu Tan'er repeated the same line. She knew... she was not a competent spy at all. They had used the wrong person and chosen the wrong path. If Mo Yihuai had truly cared for the original "Qu Tan'er," in her view, it would have been nothing more than feigned affection, a man's playful attitude.

If it was true love, would he have sent her to Mo Liancheng?

Did he still want to play the grand role of sacrificing love to achieve a great cause?

She sneered...

"Tan'er."

"Does Your Highness have any other matters to attend to?" Damn, why did he have to show up now?

Tan'er? Calling her so intimately, but she really wasn't familiar with him at all.

"Did he really not go out last night?" Mo Yihuai asked directly.

Upon hearing this, Qu Tan'er understood. Getting straight to the point, it turned out that his affectionate act earlier was just to gather information. "Your Highness is joking. Didn't I just say? Last night, Tan'er was with His Highness the whole time." However, being "together" meant she had spent the entire night tending to his injuries.

"Don't tell this prince that you are now interested in him? Do you think this prince will believe it? This prince-"

"Is there anything else, First Prince?" Qu Tan'er took a few steps back, deliberately increasing the distance between them. This man, couldn't he read people's expressions? She had done enough, a sensible person should leave voluntarily.

"You-"

"If First Prince has nothing else, Tan'er will take her leave."

"How about accompanying this prince for a walk?"

"Tan'er is feeling unwell and wishes to return to her room." She wasn't complaining about her life being too long, but she feared that if she walked with him now, she might end up at the gates of the underworld.

"Then, talk with this prince."

"Tan'er is a bit tired, I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany Your Highness for long," she directly said.

"Are you still blaming this prince?" Although Mo Yihuai was displeased, he restrained his anger.

"Tan'er doesn't dare."

"You are blaming this prince."

Sigh!

Qu Tan'er sighed for the nth time in her heart. This man was too self-absorbed, or perhaps his inherent sense of superiority was too strong. Did he really think she was his woman? Was he trying to catch them in the act and interrogate her about what just happened? She felt dizzy.

"Your Highness, I really should go."

"When you have time, visit your elder sister. She must miss you," Mo Yihuai hinted as he looked at her meaningfully. The implication was clear, looking like Qu Pan'er was a pretense, and meeting with him was the real plan.

"I will remember," she joked. She wasn't afraid of living too comfortably. She didn't need to run into a hot pot to warm herself up.

Then, after saying her piece, Qu Tan'er decisively left, walking swiftly and leaving Mo Yihuai standing there, gazing absentmindedly at her departing figure.

However, no one noticed a figure standing not far away the entire time, witnessing their actions and even catching every word of their conversation...

MiraiSaesang's Notes: LOL Dude, you want her to accompany you, her old flame, for a walk in her new husband's house who happens to not only be your brother, but a clear political rival... Is this guy trying to get her killed? Even if she were sent here to be a spy, isn't he just trying to make her life and "job" difficult? He either doesn't care enough about her - I've seen the drama so I know it's likely not this, so it must be that he thinks out of his ass! There is no scenario where this is a good idea!😤

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Hilarious Pampered Consort 145 - Live Simply to be Happy 4

 "Is Eighth Prince good to you?" Mo Yihuai was momentarily lost in thought and unconsciously asked this question.

"Very good. The prince treats Tan'er well. I appreciate First Prince's concern," Qu Tan'er softly replied.

"That's good."

"It seems like the First brother cares a lot about this prince's consort?" Mo Liancheng lightly raised an eyebrow, smirking as he looked at Mo Yihuai.

"It's eighth brother being overly sensitive."

"Oh, really?"

"If eighth brother has nothing else, then I'll take my leave."

"Yu Hao, escort the First Prince out," Mo Liancheng chuckled lightly, signaling Yu Hao to accompany Mo Yihuai.

"No need. I know the way," Mo Yihuai waved his hand dismissively, stood up, and left.

Once Mo Yihuai left and the door closed, Qu Tan'er's eyes glared at the comfortably reclining figure beside her. Her lips curled into an unfriendly expression as she asked, "Is it comfortable leaning on me?"

"It's not uncomfortable," Mo Liancheng casually responded, lips slightly parted.

"It wouldn't be too much trouble to sit up straight, right?" she inquired again.

"Indeed."

"Then, it's best for you to move your body and lift your head." 

"Leaning on you for a while won't kill you."

"Alright then, let's make a deal. Since I'm not opposed to leaving the residence multiple times, I'll add another condition," Qu Tan'er nonchalantly proposed.

"Women are too greedy," Mo Liancheng remarked.

"I'm sorry, this is not greed. It's what I deserve."

"Oh?" Mo Liancheng smirked and stopped leaning on her and sat up.

"If there's nothing else, may I go now?" Qu Tan'er asked, stifling a yawn.

"Sure," Mo Liancheng agreed without further elaboration.

Qu Tan'er stood up immediately and headed towards the door. Initially planning to return straight to the Snow courtyard, she had spent the whole night busy, and she assumed Jing Xin would be searching for her everywhere by now.

However...

"Eighth Princess."

A soft call made Qu Tan'er's steps abruptly stop. Her frozen body stood still, not turning around, and her face showed a mix of frustration and anger. Wasn't this person just seen in the study? If he hadn't left, could it be that he had been waiting here for her?

"What? Eighth Princess doesn't want to see this prince?" Mo Yihuai walked slowly towards her.

"Greetings to First Prince. Does Your Highness have any business with me?" Qu Tan'er took a deep breath, calming her face to a serene state. Only then did she slowly turn around, offer a graceful curtsy, and smile faintly at Mo Yihuai.

"Nothing at all. Can't this prince find you without a reason? Forgetting this prince so quickly, it truly makes this prince uncomfortable and unhappy," Mo Yihuai raised an eyebrow slightly, expressing some displeasure at Qu Tan'er's distanced behavior.

"Tan'er doesn't understand Your Highness' meaning?"

"You understand. You know very well what this prince means."

"What does Your Highness want to say?" Qu Tan'er lowered her eyelashes, not meeting Mo Yihuai's gaze. Seeing Mo Yihuai coming closer, she couldn't help but take a step back, maintaining an appropriate distance. What was this man trying to do? Was he up to no good? Being so openly unreserved in the Eighth Prince's residence? There were countless eyes watching from the shadows, and he was blatantly causing trouble for her...

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 In a moment, Mo Liancheng smiled lightly and said, "Asking me is the same as asking you, isn't it? If I remember correctly, I spent the entire night with you. Did you forget so soon?"

Even though it was a perfectly true statement, saying it out loud gave it a different meaning to the listeners.

"That's right, how could Tan'er forget? She was almost exhausted from serving you all night." Qu Tan'er forced a smile, trying to laugh, but the amusement didn't seem to show.

What a move! He dared to use this tactic against her? Well, she would respond in kind. Let's see who could outplay whom.

As they exchanged these ambiguous remarks, Mo Yihuai's expression grew even more unpleasant. He clenched his fists slightly, as if suppressing something. The conversation between the two was minimal, but the words were piercing, especially for the one woman who had once occupied his heart...

"Eighth Prince and Eighth Princess seem to be very much in love."

"Apologies if our display makes you laugh, Your Highness." Qu Tan'er laughed coquettishly, intentionally adding a touch of blush to her cheeks. She turned her head, smiling tenderly at Mo Liancheng. Gently lifting her white-as-jade hand, she used her sleeve to wipe away the fine sweat on his forehead, enhancing the appearance of their loving act. "Look at you, painting every day. Have you been at it for too long or is it because of the heat? You're sweating, and I'm worried no one would look after you..."

"I am a bit tired," Mo Liancheng admitted, leaning onto her shoulder. His lips curved in a perfect arc, a captivating smile that seemed to rival the blooming flowers.

Since there was a shoulder to lean on, why waste energy sitting?

"Hehe, then lean on me," Qu Tan'er's mouth twitched, her eyes subtly changing. However, it was just a momentary shift, and she concealed everything. But how should this calculated act be tallied? It was better to make things clear now to prevent any future disputes. She didn't want to end up at a loss: "Good things come in pairs, once more."

Ten opportunities to leave the mansion were enough for her.

She played her role in this drama perfectly, making it flawless for him.

"How about I send another guard to accompany you?" Mo Liancheng glanced at her with a hint of playfulness. He didn't agree outright, but he didn't object either.

"No need, thank you. Keep him for yourself." She "jokingly" responded, she didn't want him to send her a guard for safety. She suspected he had ulterior motives.

"Hmm? Not willing..." Mo Liancheng lightly smiled. Although he was talking to her, his gaze intentionally or unintentionally flickered towards Mo Yihuai, and with each sweep, the smile on his lips deepened.

Then...

"How do you think we appear to others in our current state?"

"..." Qu Tan'er felt a headache coming on. She didn't need him to say it; she was well aware of how their current situation looked. She wasn't an idiot, nor was she blind.

The scene was filled with tenderness and affection, the air thick with ambiguity.

In Mo Yihuai's eyes, their situation indeed looked like a standard display of deep affection. Even Yu Hao, who stood nearby, was slightly shocked by this unexpected turn of events.

"First Prince, truly sorry if we make you laugh," Qu Tan'er turned her head and lightly laughed towards Mo Yihuai. But this man, even if he wanted to look at her, did he have to stare so intently? While it was a good thing for a handsome man to gaze at her, she didn't want this kind of "good thing."

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At the writing desk, two people sat together on a chair. The man, with an elegant demeanor, calmly held a brush to paint, while a graceful and attentive beauty sat beside him, earnestly grinding ink for him. She smiled gently, her features like a painting.

What a scene of a handsome man and a beautiful woman deeply in love.

Mo Yi Huai's gaze turned cold for a moment, but the icy aura disappeared instantly.

"First Brother has come." Mo Liancheng lifted his head slightly, smiling faintly at the person standing at the door. He glanced at Yu Hao, giving him a signal.

"Tan'er greets the First Prince." Qu Tan'er's response was not slow. As soon as Mo Liancheng spoke, she followed suit. However, unlike the usual graceful courtesy, she remained seated. It was because Mo Liancheng had shifted his entire weight onto her, leaving her with no chance to move.

Should she be happy about his trust, or lament that he dragged her into this mess?

"No need for formalities. I didn't expect the two of you to be so close. It is truly admirable," Mo Yi Huai said with a light laugh. He walked slowly into the room and took a seat in the guest position on the right side of the study. His gaze intentionally or unintentionally swept over Qu Tan'er.

"It was this Prince who treated Tan'er well, that she was able to tie the knot with Eighth Prince is indeed a blessing, making this First Prince envious," Qu Tan'er replied with a shy smile, her lashes slightly lowered, a perfect portrayal of a gentle and demure lady.

However, she couldn't help but feel disgusted. Wasn't this statement a bit too much?

"Eighth Prince is indeed fortunate," Mo Yi Huai said with a touch of discomfort.

"Haha, I feel the same way. However, First Brother, is there something important that brought you here today?" Mo Liancheng laughed heartily, smoothly shifting to the main topic. Although the wound on his shoulder was slightly hurting, he didn't even furrow his brow.

"Without you mentioning it, this prince almost forgot. Last night, there was an assassin in my mansion. When the guards chased him, they said the assassin entered the Eighth Prince's mansion. They didn't dare disturb the Eighth Prince in the middle of the night, so they waited outside the mansion, but they didn't see the assassin come out. Therefore, this Prince specially came to ask the Eighth Prince if anything unusual happened in the mansion last night?" Mo Yi Huai looked at Mo Liancheng with a meaningful gaze, perhaps observing his reaction.

"What? There's such a thing?" Mo Liancheng looked at him in shock, completely unprepared for this. In the middle of his sentence, he suddenly turned his gaze to Qu Tan'er, asking, "Princess, did you see any assassins last night? Or hear any disturbances?"

"There were no assassins, but..." Qu Tan'er began.

"But what?" Mo Yi Huai's eyes narrowed, closely staring at Qu Tan'er.

"Oh,  it's just that Tan'er only saw His Highness. Otherwise, why would I be here with the Prince painting at this time?" Qu Tan'er lightly chuckled, her words appearing casual and carefree.

Mo Yi Huai glanced at her, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes.

"If we're talking about assassins, Tan'er hasn't heard any reports from the servants. I wonder if the First Prince might have been mistaken. Everything in the mansion was fine last night. If you don't believe me, you can ask the Eighth Prince." Qu Tan'er spoke calmly, immediately lifting her head to look at Mo Liancheng.

Mo Liancheng was also looking at her tenderly.

As their eyes met softly, it seemed like an overflowing love story.

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 "Did I say something?" Mo Liancheng raised an eyebrow, looking at her with a faint expression.

"Huh? No, nothing. Well, if there's nothing else, I'll go back first." Qu Tan'er awkwardly smiled, slightly relieved, and glanced at the door. Her gaze then shifted back to Yu Hao, contemplating how to avoid him when she left through that door.

"If you reveal what happened last night, do you know what benefits you'll gain?" Mo Liancheng asked calmly.

"What would that be?" Qu Tan'er looked at him in confusion.

"You'll find out once you speak about it." Mo Liancheng replied nonchalantly.

Qu Tan'er nodded, seemingly understanding, and didn't inquire further.

But would she dare to speak? Definitely not!

Qu Tan'er was not foolish or stupid.

However, there were many things, many times, that she preferred not to think deeply about.

Living, keeping it simple, made life a bit happier.

"Your Highness, can I leave now?" It was already bright outside, and someone kind-hearted would let her go home after she had been busy all night. However, she didn't dare to expect it. What if he silenced her to keep her from talking? She knew encountering him was trouble, but why did she save him without much thought at that time?

It would have been so much better if she hadn't seen anything...

"Sure."

Sure? Was it allowed or not?

Qu Tan'er was stunned for a moment, not understanding his answer.

The next moment, she turned around directly and hurried towards the door.

However, before she could take two steps—

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

The room fell silent, and Qu Tan'er regretfully stared at the door.

Just a bit longer, and she could have left!

"My lord, the First Prince has arrived and says there is an urgent matter to discuss with you. He has already entered the front yard," the steward reported from outside.

"Ask him to go to the front hall, I will be there shortly."

"In response to Your Highness, the First Prince says it's urgent, and the guards are afraid they won't be able to stop him."

"Alright, withdraw." Mo Liancheng smiled lightly and then turned his gaze to Yu Hao, giving him a hint. Yu Hao didn't say anything and walked out of the room.

Qu Tan'er, standing aside, frowned silently, waiting for instructions.

"Aren't you leaving?" Mo Liancheng asked.

"Oh, no need to escort me." Qu Tan'er's little face was surprised. Was something good happening? Without saying anything more, she didn't even look at Mo Liancheng again and hurriedly turned to leave.

However, just as her small hand touched the door, a voice sounded behind her at the right time.

Mo Liancheng quickly dressed and calmly said, "Since he's here, let's go to the study and enjoy the show together."

"..." Qu Tan'er pursed her lips, silent and annoyed. She knew it would be like this. But would she obediently comply? At critical moments, she always had to mention some conditions. She gritted her teeth and said, "Ten times out of the mansion, and I'll act with you."

"Hmm?" Mo Liancheng raised an eyebrow and then nodded decisively, "Deal."

From the bedroom to the study, it wasn't far.

And when Mo Liancheng and Qu Tan'er arrived at the study, a voice followed from outside the door, "Master, the First Prince has arrived."

Qu Tan'er, upon hearing this, immediately glanced at Mo Liancheng, a bit curious about what he was thinking. If she hadn't seen it wrong, the layer of sweat on his forehead shouldn't be due to the fear of seeing the First Prince, right? She wouldn't think he was afraid, maybe it had to do with his injuries...

"Eighth brother." The door was pushed open and Mo Yi Huai Mo Yi Huai entered in a grand manner, casting his eyes around the room—

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