Chapter 422: Um... something's wrong. I can feel it.

"Achoo!"

Wu Qingwu lightly rubbed her nose after the sneeze.

'It must be father thinking about me… I wonder if the news of the incident has reached the palace?'

It had already been two days.

The news must have reached the Wu Kingdom.

The Silver Mist City was also closer to the Wu Capital City compared to the Xin Capital City.

And the information net was also good. Thus the news of the incident would have most likely reached her father.

'I am sure he won't give up hope and think that I died…'

A doting gaze appeared in Wu Qingwu as she thought of her father.

'In the whole world, her father was the only person she cared about. Ever since she could judge the difference between night and day, her father had supported her with all the love and care he could offer.

It is rightfully said that daughters love their father the most because there is at least one person in the whole world who will never hurt her.

A drop of tear trickled down her cheek as she thought of how worried and devastated her father would be at this moment.

'If only I could tell him that I am safe…'

"What happened?"

Someone asked.

Wu Qingwu slowly raised her head.

It was the new 'master.'

'Jun Xie.'

That was the name he introduced himself once they reached Blue Pole Town yesterday.

'I don't like him.'

A thought once again flashed in her mind.

Why did she dislike him?

She had no answer to this.

It was as if there was something that was driving her away from him.

And she didn't object to this 'repulsion.'

To make matters worse, even Jun Xie didn't seem to show any interest in her.

'Well, I am in disguise. I am sure he would fall on his knees once he sees my true face, hmph!'

If someone were to point out the important things regarding Qu Wingwu, there would definitely be three following points in the report -

First, she loved her father.

Second, she was a genius in array formations.

And third, she was a confident girl when it came to her looks.

"It's nothing." Wu Qingwu replied with a slight smile.

Jun Xie stared into the depths of her dark eyes and let out a sigh.

Wu Qingwu couldn't help but frown, 'Is he pitying me?'

Jun Xie didn't see her expression. He was already gazing at the floor.

"You can go." He said.

"Oh- hm? What!" Wu Qingwu got confused.

Jun Xie looked up and said, "Go back to your place. I don't need a maid."

Wu Qingwu lightly nodded.

'Well, that was unexpected.'

She then turned and headed out of the room.

But just as she was about to step out of the room, she had a strange feeling.

A feeling so different and unique that it was hard to comprehend.

However, one thing was clear - she knew that the moment she took another step and got out of the room, her fate would change.

It was an intuition, but she had a very powerful feeling that this was true.

She hesitated.

But then her father's face flashed in front of her eyes.

'I need to get back home.'

She took a deep breath and moved forward.

Bam!

Before her feet could land, she bumped into something.

Or, someone.

Wu Qingwu frowned and raised her head.

In front of her was the same guy who had first discovered her.

'Kai Yang.'

She couldn't help but gulp.

He was the only one she was afraid of.

…

Ye Tian Yun frowned at Wu Qingwu.

And then glancing at Jun Xie, who was staring out of the window, lost in his thoughts, Ye Tian Yun's frown deepened.

Bringing his eyes back on the princess in front of him, he said, "Where are you going?" 

Wu Qingwu gulped once again, "Uh… Master… Master Jun Xie said I could go back home."

Ye Tian Yun frowned.

'So, this couple will be separated?'

He pursed his lips and looked at Jun Xie once again.

'Didn't he seem to show interest in her earlier? What happened now?'

'Well, I will give it a last push. If things still don't work out, I will just let fate play its game.'

"Get back in the room." Ye Tian Yun said in a stern voice.

He saw her lower her gaze and get inside.

"What are you doing?"

It was Jun Xie. Ye Tian Yun's words had attracted his attention.

He was confused at Ye Tian Yun's actions.

"Didn't I tell you this is your maid?" Ye Tian Yun looked at Jun Xie and said.

Jun Xie nodded, "Yeah, but I don't want to, so I am sending her back."

"Hm?" Ye Tian Yun then glanced at Wu Qingwu and said, "If you don't want her, I will keep her."

"What?" Jun Xie narrowed her eyes at him, "What do you mean?"

Ye Tian Yun shrugged, "I will take her. She will be my maid from now on." Then turning his head to Wu Qingwu, he said, "You. Let's go."

Wu Qingwu pursed her lips, and with no choice, followed behind.

"Wait!"

Just as they were about to exit the room, Jun Xie called from behind.

"What?" Ye Tian Yun frowned.

'I am sure he will want to keep the maid. Sigh, such a genius plan. I am indeed the best that there is.'

Ye Tian Yun praised himself.

"You forgot this."

Jun Xie suddenly took out a token and gave it to Ye Tian Yun.

Ye Tian Yun frowned at him, "What…"

"This is yours." Jun Xie replied.

Ye Tian Yun couldn't help but squint his eyes, "This token… no, that's not important. Jun Xie, are you sure you don't want her?"

Jun Xie frowned at him, "She's not a thing. And yeah, I don't want a maid. I was worried she might get lost and was about to take her in again, but you entered and declared her as your maid. Well, what else could I have asked for, haha!"

Hearing his words, Ye Tian Yun closed his eyes in regret and whispered, 'Fuck!'

'I was just kidding… and I am in disguise… how am I going to keep her away from knowing my true identity?'