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

Chapter 202 Even the Crown Prince is Short of Money
Yu Changfeng laughed angrily, "You think he doesn't like mine?"

As he spoke, he took out a wooden plaque and placed it on the table. "It contains the 'bamboo' symbol and is a property under my name. Nuannuan can use it as she pleases."

Shi Nuanyu picked up the wooden plaque and examined it. As expected of a wicked rich person, he immediately used his private property.

Just as I was marveling at this, I heard Tao Huiyan burst out laughing, "Your Highness is so generous, why not settle the debts from a few years ago?"

Is this a story she can hear?
Shi Nuanyu feigned ignorance, "What do you mean by that?"

Yu Changfeng coughed twice to cover his embarrassment, "A few years ago, when I first returned to Beilin, I was sent to take over the city. There was no food in the army, so I borrowed some silver from him."

He was the Crown Prince of Beilin, capable of thwarting conspiracies and fighting battles, but he lacked any business acumen.

Tao Huiyan added fuel to the fire, saying, "It is indeed a small amount of money, but we haven't been able to pay it back even after several years."

After a pause, he generously said, "Considering that His Highness the Crown Prince saved my life, let's call it even."

He could earn back a mere million taels of silver in less than a year.

No wonder she always felt that Yu Changfeng was somewhat lenient towards Tao Huiyan; it turns out there was this connection.

The saying "whoever feeds me is my mother" applies here as well.

While the two weren't paying attention, Shi Nuanyu quietly pushed the wooden sign back.

She was in the same boat as everyone else, and she couldn't take advantage of their misfortune.

Moreover, using Beilin's money to build Nanyue Academy is not a good idea.

Yu Changfeng had already noticed her little actions, and his heart clenched with emotion.

It's unbelievable that a crown prince could lose so completely.

To avoid embarrassing him, Shi Nuanyu quickly added, "I will return to the palace tomorrow."

With his other hand, he quietly slipped the jade pendant from the table into his pocket.

Tao Huiyan's eyes sparkled with a smile as she cast a provocative glance at the man who had just lost a round.

The latter shrugged and admitted defeat.

"Why are you going back? Is there something wrong at the Princess's residence?"

Yu Changfeng pondered the purpose of her actions.

Tao Huiyan seemed to sense something, "I have nothing to do tomorrow."

The meaning of this sentence is quite clear: they want to go back together.

They hadn't forgotten that there was still trouble in the princess's residence.

Seeing the two men's undisguised gazes, Shi Nuanyu remained silent. "Take your eyes off me. I'm not so desperate that I can't resist any man I see."

She was also very principled, and Duan Jiuyun didn't meet her standards.

She was genuinely worried because there had been no news from Ah Ling for so long.

At the summit of Xuefeng Mountain, on the cliff top, a fierce wind howled, whipping up layers of snowflakes.

The grass and trees rooted in the snow were bent over by the weight of the wind and snow.

A group of people, cloaked in the wind and snow, stood gazing at the young man charging into battle below the distant cliff.

The man in his thirties spoke up, "Chief, if he dies in the third level, you'll have no one to carry on the legacy."

The man who was called the leader was a burly man in his fifties. The people behind him were at least wearing cotton-padded clothes, but he had one arm exposed, as if he didn't feel cold.

"He doesn't value his life, what can I, the chief, do?"

He would risk his life for a single word.

On the surface, they are the Inspectorate, loyal to the royal family, but they also have another name: the Feathered Dragon Guard.

It is also Nan Yue's last shield.

Once you join the Feather Dragon Guard, you are a member of the Feather Dragon Guard for life, and you must serve Nan Yue for the rest of your life. You must not be tempted by love or affection.

"Sigh, such a promising talent, but he had to go through that damn hurdle. Now that he's dead, you'll have nowhere to cry."

"It's because he's ambitious and unwilling to climb the ranks step by step; he insists on taking the position of leader."

The Feathered Dragon Guard has three trials, each one deadly and difficult. Passing all three trials makes one the next leader, who can command the entire Feathered Dragon Guard.

"It's over, it's over, that boy has passed."

"Great! The leader has a successor."

In the end, she returned to the princess's residence alone, while the two of them were summoned away for some business.

In the greenhouse.

Shi Nuanyu stood alone under the tree, gazing at the colorful paper on the tree that had turned white from the wind and rain. The scene from that day seemed like a distant memory.

In late May, a few petals clung to the branches, while beneath the trees lay the remnants of the past, covered in mud. Shi Nuanyu crouched down, picked up a relatively clean petal, and examined it closely in the sunlight.

The clear lines seem to reveal the course of life; isn't the blooming and withering of flowers also a journey?

A 'click' sound came from behind her, startling her.

Shi Nuanyu looked in the direction of the sound and saw a man dressed in plain white clothes holding a hoe. A deep pit had been dug in the ground beneath his feet, and many flower petals were placed in the pit.

I looked him up and down; the white clothes were familiar, the demeanor was familiar, the posture was familiar, but his eyes seemed to have impure intentions.

Shi Nuanyu frowned slightly. Wanwan, who resembled Qing, was still alive. Even if she were dead, it wouldn't be anyone else's place to compete and imitate her.

"How dare you spy on me? Do you want to die?"

The blue crane was like the bright moonlight to her, and she would not allow anyone to trample on it.

"presumptuous."

The three people, including A Yuan, who were guarding the corner, flew forward and pinned Duan Jiuyun down, gagging him in the process.

Shi Nuanyu walked over and coldly looked at the flower petals in the pit. "Why are you here?"

Burying the flowers!

He doesn't deserve it.

Thinking about what the Divine Doctor Valley had done, she felt disgusted.

Even when suppressed, Duan Jiuyun still maintained an air of fearlessness towards authority.

"Tell me, what are you doing here?"

Shi Nuanyu asked again impatiently.

Her patience was limited; she wouldn't have kept him around until today if she didn't want to know his purpose.

Duan Jiuyun shook his head, indicating the rag he had in his mouth.

Upon learning that Princess Nanyue had returned to the manor, he squatted here early to wait, only to be met with another side of the princess.

Disgust, viciousness, and evil.

Having received the hint, A-Yuan tore the rag out of his mouth.

Now free, Duan Jiuyun stood up straight. "I don't know where I offended the princess. Even if I am to be punished, I must die knowing why."

Shi Nuanyu's eyes were slightly cold as she stepped on his hand and crushed it forcefully.

"I have been benevolent for so long that you all take me for a purely benevolent person."

Having been here for so long, she has come to a profound understanding of one thing.

Simple kindness cannot save your life; you must be ruthless when necessary.

"Doing such sordid things right under my nose? Do you really think I know nothing about it?"

If she had actually fallen for it that night, she would have certainly been caught in an unknown trap.

Duan Jiuyun's eyes flickered slightly. The medicine from Divine Doctor Valley was colorless and odorless, how could she...?

The crushing pain on the back of his hand brought him back to his senses.

No, we can't accept that.

"This humble subject does not understand the meaning behind the princess's words."

I never thought he would admit it.

Shi Nuanyu withdrew her foot with little interest. "For the sake of the Martial Arts Alliance Competition, I will give you two chances: take the money and leave, or I will grant you a high-ranking official position and a life of comfort and ease."

The sudden change left Duan Jiuyun bewildered; just moments ago he was threatening and shouting for a beating, but now he was being given benefits.

Is he being tested?

Without a second thought, he immediately prostrated himself on the ground, saying, "This humble subject dares not hope for anything more, I only ask to stay by the princess's side."

Shi Nuanyu narrowed her eyes slightly. She didn't want wealth or power; she wanted her, or perhaps her life.

Since the Divine Doctor Valley uses medicine, she had to be cautious.

This is not the past life; without precautions, one can die in an instant.

However, judging from his expression, he doesn't want her to die right now.

In such circumstances, the goal is even greater.

"The Princess's residence is not a place to stay easily. Let me see what qualifications you have to remain here."

Having uttered those harsh words, Shi Nuanyu found his attire increasingly irritating and coldly rebuked him, "Strip him of his clothes, they're an eyesore."

She's a tough nut to crack; she has plenty of time.