After conquering seven male favorites, the vicious heroine wants to run away

Chapter 188 Taking in a Younger Brother
I slept soundly until nightfall the next day, when the croaking of frogs rose and fell outside the window.

Shi Nuanyu covered the man beside her with a thin blanket, then reached out and tapped Tao Huiyan's nose with her finger, playfully touching his eyelashes.

A man born with such extraordinary looks would definitely be a top star in his previous life.

Quietly, I got off the bed, climbed onto the small couch, and leaned against the window to admire the beautiful scenery. The starry sky was like a painting, captivating me.

It's been a long time since I've enjoyed stargazing.

A cool breeze blows, and her dark hair sways gently, falling onto her shoulders.

Shi Nuanyu was so engrossed in watching that she didn't even notice her disheveled hair.

She heard a noise behind her and Tao Huiyan slowly walked up behind her, her slender fingers running through her messy black hair.

"What are you watching so late at night instead of sleeping?"

Shi Nuanyu traced the outline of the star with her fingertips, "Doesn't the star in the sky look like a kitten?"

"Like, very much like."

Tao Huiyan stared intently into the woman's bright, star-like eyes, which were sometimes charming, sometimes mischievous, and sometimes composed, each moment captivating and mesmerizing him.

I have seen three thousand beauties before, but none can compare to her beauty.

His burning gaze lingered on her face, and Shi Nuanyu's cheeks flushed a rosy hue. She quickly covered his eyes.

"If you keep looking, your eyeballs will pop out."

Although I've seen many men, I still feel shy when a handsome man stares at me.

His eyes were covered, but through the slender gaps in his fingers, he could see the woman's blushing face.

Tao Huiyan sat down and put his arm around her waist, then coughed weakly twice.

"Your Highness, hug me."

"Why are you coughing again?"

Shi Nuanyu picked up a blanket and covered the two of them, patting the man's chest tenderly to help him catch his breath.

"Have you taken the medicine Fusheng gave you on time?"

The person we've painstakingly saved shouldn't be allowed to revert to their original state just because of a little cold wind.

Shi Nuanyu patiently reminded her, "You must take your medicine on time and not avoid seeking medical treatment. We saved your life, so we must take good care of you."

Tao Huiyan listened intently, leaning forward to hug her even tighter.

"As ordered, Your Highness."

Like swallows flying in pairs, he found the swallow's home.

This person made a simple sentence sound incredibly charming.

Shi Nuanyu's ears burned hot, and she pinched the man's arm before stammering out her words.

"Can't you just speak properly?"

Tao Huiyan's eyes flickered as she stared intently at the woman's lips, her soul seemingly drawn closer.

He wants to kiss himself!
Shi Nuanyu's breathing quickened, her red lips parted slightly, and her heart pounded uncontrollably.

I wanted to pounce on him.

Their eyes met, and their feelings for each other were intertwined.

Chang Ling emerged from under the window like a ghost, "Princess, Duan Jiuyun is kneeling outside the courtyard begging to see you."

Shi Nuanyu reached out and pushed the man away from her chest, awkwardly darting left and right, not daring to look at the mournful man.

She almost couldn't resist pouncing on him; she really couldn't resist such a charming man.

Composing herself, she asked with a hint of doubt, "What business does he have with me in the middle of the night?"

And why is Duan Jiuyun still at the Princess's residence?
The lust on Tao Huiyan's face vanished, and she lowered her eyes in disappointment, returning to the bed.

"Your Highness is going to see a man outside, so I will rest alone."

The way she said that made it sound like she was going to be a "bad girl".

"Let him go back. We can talk about it tomorrow."

Shi Nuanyu followed her onto the bed.

There's no need to meet with unrelated people.

Tao Huiyan's suppressed smile turned up, and she fell into a deep sleep, contentedly holding the person in her arms.

A tall man was kneeling in the reception room of the princess's residence, while maids in various corners pricked up their ears to eavesdrop.

I did see him after all.

The maid reported early in the morning that Duan Jiuyun had knelt all night just to see her.

Shi Nuanyu put down her teacup and looked at the kneeling person. "Say what you just said again."

Duan Jiuyun bowed respectfully with his hands clasped, neither humble nor arrogant.

"This humble subject wishes to serve in the princess's residence; I beg the princess to accept me."

He was determined to stay, no matter what.

I've never seen anyone eager to become a male concubine before. When did she become so sought after?

Shi Nuanyu calmly picked up a piece of pastry and ate it. She examined the pastry she had just taken a bite of for a moment, and then threw it on the ground.

"Being my male concubine is no easy task. What are your skills in the Six Arts of a Gentleman and the Three Obediences and Four Virtues of a Male Concubine?"

She was cold and distant during their first few meetings, but after saving his life, she wanted to repay him with her body.

Duan Jiuyun lowered his head, a hint of humiliation flashing in his eyes. He crawled two steps, picked up a pastry, and took a bite. The delicious pastry tasted like poison in his mouth.

"This humble subject will do his utmost to ensure that the princess is not disappointed."

Shi Nuanyu frowned as if she had swallowed several flies; even A Ling hadn't eaten what she left over.

what!
A little disgusting.

As the princess of Nanyue, Duan Jiuyun is rich and powerful. What is he after?
She shouldn't think she'd be after something as unattainable as love.

"What do you like about me?"

People don't just appear in front of her out of nowhere, so it's best not to alert her.

"Young Master Hua, His Highness wants to find us a younger brother. Will you agree?"

Peach Blossom Swallow arrived gracefully, followed by a displeased-looking young man.

Hua Lingyan drew the sword from her waist and pressed it against Duan Jiuyun's neck, her gaze fixed on the composed woman in front of her.

"Your Highness, A-Ling wants to kill him."

Shi Nuanyu smiled faintly, her face composed but her heart tightening. She politely gestured for Shi Nuanyu to proceed.

She stopped calling him "sister," clearly very angry.

Ah Ling seems easy to coax, but she's actually really hard to coax.

Tao Huiyan sat casually on a chair to the side, enjoying the play and offering some pointers.

"Killing someone with a single blow is too cheap. The Beauty Pavilion has many methods for treating people. Would Young Master Duan like to try them all?"

Duan Jiuyun knelt quietly, ignoring the sword blade against his neck, perfectly embodying the posture of a victim.

Finished!

The old fox got angry too.

She's definitely not the kind of woman who falls in love with every guy she meets!
Duan Jiuyun was good-looking, but she felt nothing for him.

Shi Nuanyu coughed twice to draw everyone's attention back, "The princess's residence is short of a gardener, so let him stay in the flower room to serve."

After saying that, she fled in a panic, under the oppressive gazes of the two men.

Once the person was out of sight, Hua Lingyan rudely sheathed her sword, the sharp blade leaving a bloody mark on Duan Jiuyun's neck.

"Dare to harbor any other thoughts, and you shall die."

The two of them were left alone in the reception room. Tao Huiyan looked on with delight at the disheveled Duan Jiuyun.

"A toad trying to eat swan meat, Young Master Duan, give it your all."

His Highness has found him useful, so let him live a few more days.

Duan Jiuyun, having survived the ordeal, touched his neck. Blood dripped down his neck and into his clothes. The terrifying killing intent from before had made him too afraid to move.

The princess's male favorites were all exceptionally skilled and deep-thinking.

Princess Nanyue is simple-minded; she probably secured her position by relying on their power.

To gain a foothold in the princess's residence, one must make the princess's heart and eyes completely devoted to him.

Shi Nuanyu ran to the greenhouse in one breath, sat on the stone bench, panting heavily, then closed her eyes, put her hands together, and prayed to the flowering tree.

May the Flower Goddess protect us; let no other man know what happened today, especially Qinghe. When he gets angry, she really has no way to deal with him.

She simply wanted to find out why Duan Jiuyun was clinging to her, so they wouldn't go crazy.

Before she could even open her eyes, something unknown covered them. Just as she was about to cry for help, a pair of large hands covered her mouth, swallowing all her sounds.

A wave of dizziness washed over me, and I found myself being carried on someone's shoulder.

who is it?

The princess's residence is heavily guarded; who would dare to kidnap her?