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She did not know if what Cui Zhu said was true or not, but no matter what, she would go and have a look. However, as a master, if she brought an illness to see a servant girl, she was afraid that if she did not say anything, it would cause Cui Zhu's heart to be filled with doubts.

After thinking about it, he decided to wait and see. Logically speaking, there was no reason for Cui Zhu to harm the red tassel.

Not long after, Cui Zhu came back with a tray, his eyes still lowered, looking extremely respectful. However, it caused Shangguan Qian to feel a surge of panic, but he still stood up with a smile.

"Why are you back so soon? Have you prepared it already?"

Shangguan Qian asked in an amiable tone, not letting her see that the hand he had placed under the blanket had already tugged at the corner of the blanket.

"En!" Cui Zhu said. Then, as if she had discovered something, she added, "I'm afraid that Miss got up early and always had a copy. I'll have to see and use it today."

Shangguan Qian'er paused for a moment with the spoon in his hand. Cui Zhu's words, he seemed to know something, because her explanation wasn't supported by anything. Furthermore, her ambiguous words made people feel suspicious.

"Yeah, I didn't sleep very well last night, so I woke up early today."

She didn't mention anything about last night because she wanted to see her current expression. She wanted to know if that person was related to her. Unfortunately, Cui Zhu still kept her eyes down and didn't have a single flaw on her face.

He didn't answer or raise his head. He truly wasn't simple!

After having breakfast, Shangguan Qian instructed her to bring some food to the red tassel and Yishan, and to reward a hairpin that was placed on the bedside of his bed to Cui Zhu.

"This... Miss has already given me enough rewards, so I absolutely cannot take any more. "

Looking at her frightened expression, Shangguan Qian needed to suppress the discomfort in his heart first, before patting her hand and saying, "It's just an insignificant little thing, you really are quite serious. You can have it if you want, unless you look down on me."

After she said this, Cui Yan finally accepted it and expressed her gratitude.

Shangguan Qian Qian didn't know why Cui Zhu was given to the masked man in black, whether it was because of the money or because he had taken control of her. However, no matter what, her small reward really made her feel slightly more at ease, at least she wouldn't suspect that she didn't trust him anymore.

Closing her eyes, she fell into a deep sleep again. When someone came into the room, she was completely oblivious to it.

When she felt someone's eyes fixed on her face, she opened her eyes to see Ouyang Jin standing by her bed, a devilish smile on his face, as well as that head of white hair.

Shangguan Qian Qian thought in his heart.

"So his vigilance is actually that bad. No wonder something like that happened last night."

Shangguan Qian did not mind his sarcasm, instead sitting up and glancing outside. She should have slept for another four hours.

"I'm afraid the guards in the courtyard have increased. You shouldn't have come."

Shangguan Qian also said passively. Looking at his impeccable appearance, his eyes flashed slightly, but he did not say anything.

"What? I'm not coming? Such a huge incident happened, how long are you planning to hide it from me for?"

He could count how long he could keep it a secret.

The key point was that nothing had happened to her. It was just that she had been frightened, but because Yishan was still here, she wasn't too scared.

"Not speaking, is it out of guilt?"

Ouyang Jin didn't give up just because of her silence. Instead, he continued to ask this question, his tone containing hidden anger. Why was this woman so restless?

Shangguan Qian'er lifted her head, if she had kept her head down, that would have proven his guilt.

"I'm just …" Shangguan Qian'er was also a little speechless, not knowing what to say. She knew Ouyang Jin was concerned about her, but was she alright now?

"Tell me what happened."

Ouyang Jin didn't pay any heed to her hesitant expression. Although he knew it wasn't her fault, he was still worried. If it wasn't for the fact that there was someone outside her door earlier, he would have already rushed in.

Shangguan Qian also knew that these things could not be hidden from Ouyang Jin, not to mention he also wanted to use Ouyang Jin to help his answer his doubts, so he told him the whole story.

During this period of time, she had been paying attention to Ouyang Jin's expression. Apart from her furrowed brows, she didn't seem to be too angry. Thus, she felt slightly more at ease.

"When I get back, I'll send you a few people."

From the beginning to the end, he had not mentioned whether he understood who it was, but had explained his plan. Shangguan Qian was a little unwilling, so he had voiced out all his doubts.

"That flute's melody was very desolate, and the person playing the flute didn't seem to want my life either. But I don't understand one thing, his martial arts are clearly above Yishan, why would he still fear Yishan, because after she came in, he left."

As he finished speaking, he stared at Ouyang Jin, waiting for him to explain himself. But Ouyang Jin acted as if he hadn't seen anything, only indifferently saying, "Be careful next time."

He would definitely go back and investigate this matter, but he did not want Qian'Er to be involved. She should have been carefree and unworried.

However, Shangguan Qian was obviously not willing to give up just like that, he continued saying, "Ouyang Jin, I have the right to know these things. If you don't tell me, I will investigate it myself, and I will not keep these dangers by my side."

She understood that Ouyang Jin still had some misgivings, and the only person she could trust at this moment was him. If he didn't tell her the truth, then she really wouldn't have any other methods to deal with him. What she just said was just a bluff.

Ouyang Jin helplessly sighed before sitting on her bed. With a wave of his hand, he scooped her head onto his shoulder. As he smelled the fragrance in her hair, he could not help but feel a warm feeling spread through his heart, warming his limbs and bones.

"I don't know the identity of that flute player, but I will investigate. However, as for what you said, he fears Yishan, he actually fears you. Since he doesn't want your life, he doesn't want you to see his appearance."

Not only were the words considered gentle, but there was also a hint of gentleness in the voice. This was an ice-cold man who didn't want others to enter, but he was more meticulous than any other man. His gentleness was never in his mouth.

He couldn't help but rub his body a little, found a comfortable position, and continued to close his eyes to rest. After that, he suddenly thought of Yi Shan, and opened his eyes and asked, "How close are you and Xue Xuan's relationship, that Yi Shan said she was a princess of a Turk, and should be Sen Ya's elder sister. Have you investigated her?"

Ouyang Jin slightly tilted his head, looking into her bright eyes, as he lightly said, "I can't fake Yishan's identity. As for Xue Xuan, I don't completely believe him."

As for why, he didn't mention it.

As for Shangguan Qian Qian, she did not ask any further. It was better if Yi Shan did not want to harm her, as she was surrounded by informants.

The two of them chatted for a while. Shangguan Qian did not tell Ouyang Jin that Cui Zhu was a spy that had been assigned to him, she did not want to look useless and had to rely on Ouyang Jin for everything. As for whether he knew it or not, that was not her concern.

After an hour, Ouyang Jin was about to leave. Before leaving, he even placed a piece of warm, blood-red jade in her hand.

Puzzled, Ouyang Jin looked at him, waiting for his next words. Ouyang Jin's face was a little red, but he calmly said, "I'm afraid the sky is getting cold. This is better than a warm stove. You can keep it."

After he finished speaking, another gust of wind blew past and he disappeared, leaving behind Shangguan Qian by himself, who was still holding the expensive jade pendant in his hand, with a warm look in his eyes and a sudden smile. He actually cared about whether she was cold or not? Was this still the godlike Ouyang Jin who made people feel ashamed of his inferiority?

Shangguan Qian also kept the things, it was obvious that they were quite expensive with just one look, but if they were to take them out and cause people to misunderstand them, not to mention that the weather was not that cold now, and they would not be able to use this item for the time being.

When night fell, Yi Shan came again with the news of her red tassel. She was sick, but she was fine.

Shangguan Qian Bei let out a sigh of relief, then seemed to recall something as he looked at her and said, "Xue Xuan came today."

She didn't want to mention the grievances on Yishan's heart, but she still had to remind him of this matter. After all, Ouyang Jin said that he didn't completely believe him, and she was absolutely on his side.

Yishan merely lowered her head in agreement, not intending to talk much. Shangguan Qian also let out a sigh of relief, before saying to himself, "He seemed to have seen that I was pretending."

She had expected Yi Shan to understand her later words. Xue Xuan saw that he was pretending, but he didn't know who he would tell.

Yi Shan only said indifferently, "Although he is bad, he is also fair and square." Naturally, he would not resort to such underhanded methods. Furthermore, he did not have any grudges with Shangguan Qian.

Shangguan Qian'er nodded, he did not doubt that.

When they were about to leave, Shangguan Qian finally asked, "Then, what are your plans for the future?"

He couldn't possibly stay in the Third Prince's Mansion all his life, and he couldn't possibly stay here forever.

"I don't know the purpose of Xue Xuan here. If this matter is over, I might wander alone in the martial arts world, but I still need your help with one thing. No matter what, Sen Ya is still my little sister in name, so I can't ask something to happen to her."

Shangguan Qian Qian nodded his head to show that he understood, then said: "Don't worry, I will think of a way to save her as soon as possible. However, don't worry, although Sen Ya is a Turkic princess, but the Great Yan Nation will probably not touch her for now, it will only hurt her for a few days."

"Even though their relationship is shallow, I still have to do my best."

After saying that, he left without saying anything else.

Shangguan Qian Bei looked at her back, not knowing what to feel. They were only the princesses of a kingdom, but they had been dragged into this chaotic world. No matter how he tried to avoid it, it was impossible, and more or less, it was a tragedy.

After Yi Shan left, Shang Guanmo and Li Fengyi actually came. Seeing that her complexion had improved, he heaved a sigh of relief. As for how much sincerity he had, it was unknown.

Afterwards, he reminded him again, but Li Fengyi also mentioned that the guards in the courtyard had already been strengthened, telling her not to worry. Shangguan Qian only smiled lightly, she had never dared to place her life on anyone else.

Li Fengyi did not say anything, but before Shang Guanmo left, he gave her a meaningful look that caused her heart to tremble. Could it be that he knew something?

Afterwards, he felt that he had been overthinking things. Both she and Ouyang Jin had hidden themselves well. Logically speaking, he shouldn't have been able to see through them.

Over the next few days, Shangguan Qian stayed in his own courtyard, temporarily ignoring the matters outside.

Knowing that the events of the battlefield had reached the palace, her peaceful days had come to an end.