Chapter 253: Sourness (Fifth Update)

Si Ting looked over.

The Seventh Prince, Rong Xiu.

The current, noble Prince Li.

And also, the man she loved.

He stopped in his tracks, making no move to advance further.

Even he had to admit that this Prince Li, who had been absent from the Imperial Capital for a long time, indeed possessed extraordinary elegance.

Beside him, Si Yang couldn't help but nudge Si Ting with his elbow, murmuring in a low voice

"He's just a walking medicine cabinet. I really don't know what that freak sees in him... Is it that face!?"

What use was it for a man to be so handsome!?

Back when he first heard Chu Liuyue say she liked this Prince Li, he had been deeply dissatisfied.

Compared to him, his own eldest brother was superior in every way, save for a slight difference in status.

Besides, his eldest brother would be the head of the Si family in the future; strictly speaking, he wasn't actually that much lower.

He truly didn't know what Chu Liuyue was thinking!

Si Ting's expression remained indifferent as he cast a glance at him.

Realizing he had spoken out of turn, Si Yang quickly shut his mouth.

However, he did not know that Si Ting's thoughts were exactly the opposite of his own.

Prince Li was famously frail, held no real power, and even lacked talent in cultivation.

Yet, even so, she still loved him.

No matter how good anyone else was, if she didn't like them, what could be done?

Furthermore, he always felt that this man seemed somewhat different from the rumors.

In Rong Xiu, he sensed a faint sense of threat.

That was absolutely not an aura that a person who spent years bedridden should possess!

Chu Liuyue did not notice the tension between the two men and walked up to Rong Xiu.

"Prince—why have you come? Is there something you need my help with?"

Rong Xiu smiled faintly

"A small favor, but I must trouble Miss Liuyue to accompany this Prince on a trip."

Chu Liuyue grumbled inwardly.

They had been apart for less than two hours; what could be so urgent that he had to rush here to ask for her help?

He was clearly doing this on purpose.

But looking at Rong Xiu's gentle gaze, her heart softened, and a faint sense of sweet acidity seemed to spread through her.

The corners of her mouth curled up.

"Since Your Highness has made the request, I naturally have no reason not to help."

A flash of satisfied light crossed Rong Xiu's eyes.

If it weren't for the fact that everyone was still present, he would have already stepped forward to pull her into his arms and carry her away.

Cen Hu scratched his head, looking at the two about to leave, and couldn't help but ask

"Liuyue, you're leaving just like that? Aren't you going to celebrate with us!?"

Yesterday, when Chu Liuyue took first place in the Martial Artist competition, they had wanted to celebrate with her, but they had delayed it considering she had the Mystic Master competition today.

Now that she had taken first place in the Mystic Master competition as well, they had to have a proper drink no matter what!

"Didn't you say last time we should go to Phoenix Pavilion—ow!"

Cen Hu clutched the back of his head, looking at Mu Hongyu with a pitiful expression.

Why did she hit him?

Mu Hongyu flashed him a grin, baring her teeth.

"His Highness has matters requiring Liuyue's help, how can we delay him? As for the celebration, we can just do it when Liuyue returns!"

Cen Hu didn't understand why, but seeing the faint killing intent in Mu Hongyu's eyes, his survival instinct was quite strong.

"Right, right! Go ahead! We... we'll all wait for you!"

Mu Hongyu looked at Chu Liuyue and Rong Xiu with bright, almond-shaped eyes.

She felt as though she had guessed where Liuyue had gone yesterday...

Chu Liuyue shivered slightly under that gaze.

"Then I shall return shortly."

With that, she left with Rong Xiu, with Yan Qing following closely behind.

"That item you took an interest in at the Treasure Pavilion last time... I heard it is related to Miss Liuyue..."

Rong Xiu spoke as if casually.

Those who overheard faintly showed expressions of realization.

—So it was related to the Treasure Pavilion!

No wonder!

Who in the Imperial Capital didn't know that Chu Liuyue's relationship with the Treasure Pavilion was extraordinary?

Even the Crown Prince Rong Jin and the Fourth Princess Rong Zhen hadn't been able to get any benefits from the Treasure Pavilion. For Prince Li to be so cautious as to directly ask for Chu Liuyue's help seemed quite wise...

Situ Xingchen, however, was nearly grinding her teeth to dust, exerting immense effort to restrain the emotions in her heart.

Others didn't think anything of it, but in her eyes, every word and action of those two was incredibly piercing!

Help?

It was likely just an excuse!

She never knew that the cold and aloof Rong Xiu would actually look at a woman with such eyes.

Gentle, lingering, and doting.

If that didn't prove there was something between them...

Situ Xingchen felt a sourness in the bridge of her nose.

She had thought that even if Rong Xiu felt no romantic affection for her, there would at least be some bond as fellow disciples.

After all, they had both stayed at the Bright Moon Heavenly Mountain for so long.

But everything that happened today had jolted her awake from a beautiful dream.

He didn't even—remember who she was!

That gaze was as cold and indifferent as if he were looking at a stranger!

"Master, I feel a bit unwell. I'll head back first," Situ Xingchen said softly.

Cheng Han sighed

"Very well. Tomorrow is the Heavenly Physician competition. Go back and rest well to prepare."

Situ Xingchen gave an acknowledgment and turned to leave quickly.

As Chu Liuyue came out with Rong Xiu, she immediately spotted a familiar carriage.

Rong Xiu had come out in a carriage?

It made sense; in the eyes of the people in the Imperial Capital, he was still that frail Prince Li.

Yan Qing had already stepped forward to hitch the horses.

Rong Xiu walked over and personally lifted the curtain.

Chu Liuyue, however, did not move. Her gaze slowly swept over Rong Xiu, lingering particularly on his cuffs and the hem of his clothes for a moment, with a half-smile.

"The patterns on Your Highness's clothes are quite unique. Is this a one-of-a-kind design in the world?"

Rong Xiu's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly.

How jealous.

(End of Chapter)