The next day, Qi Yang woke up again with dark circles under her eyes.

This time, Bitao didn't ask any more questions. The maids serving in the room exchanged glances, all of them clearly teasing her.

Last night, the Crown Prince asked for water several times, and everyone knew exactly what was going on.

"Miss, the young master said that the flowers in the garden south of the city are in bloom. If you feel bored staying in the manor, you can go for a stroll." Biyao stood behind Qi Yang, gently combing her hair.

Upon hearing this, Qi Yang was also somewhat tempted.

She nodded. "Then let's go take a look."

It is late spring, and the flowers are in full bloom. There is a shallow stream in the south of the city, and the flowering trees on both banks are lush, with their branches almost drooping to the water.

The air is filled with the sweet fragrance of flowers.

Being in this garden, one can't help but feel refreshed and relaxed.

Qi Yang walked along the stream for a while, her embroidered shoes stepping on the ground covered with flower petals. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the flower branches, casting bright and dark spots of light on the ground.

The maids behind her were all captivated by the beautiful scenery. "These flowers are blooming so beautifully!"

Qi Yang took a deep breath, and the knot in her chest loosened considerably. When she suddenly heard the system's voice in her ear, she was startled.

[System notification: Female lead Su Wanwan detected nearby.]

Qi Yang looked around but couldn't find the female lead. The system then added: [Host, it seems the female lead is getting engaged to someone else.]

What?

She slightly widened her eyes.

The plot has completely fallen apart. First the male lead, then the female lead, who should have been getting married, are now complete strangers.

"Miss?" Bitao called out in confusion as she saw her standing still.

Qi Yang composed herself, turned her head, and said casually, "We've seen all the flowers by the stream, let's go for a walk somewhere else."

Her face was adorned with a radiant smile, making her even more beautiful than the flowers beside her.

Bitao paused, thinking to herself, no wonder the young master dotes on Miss Ayang so much; she's so delicate and soft, even she loves her.

Qi Yang followed the direction indicated by the system and walked forward. After passing a narrow artificial hill, a wide open meadow appeared before her, with a tall locust tree not far away.

Two figures stood under the locust tree.

Today, Su Wanwan was dressed in a light blue dress, which accentuated her elegant demeanor. Opposite her was a handsome young man, who was whispering something to her.

Upon hearing this, Su Wanwan lowered her head slightly, a smile spreading across her lips. The smile was clean and shy, like a flower just beginning to bloom on a branch.

[The man redeemed the female protagonist from her servitude, and she accepted his marriage proposal.] The system broadcast the report in real time.

The young men and women gathered in the sea of ​​flowers created an exceptionally beautiful scene. Perhaps because of the precedent of the male protagonist's collapse, they were not very surprised to see this scene.

Just as she was about to turn and leave, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a tall, slender figure walking slowly towards her from the other side.

The man was dressed in a blue robe, his movements unhurried and deliberate. The light filtering through the leaves made his well-defined face appear even more profound.

Upon seeing Qi Yang, Shen Hengzhi's gaze softened instantly as he walked towards her.

Until Shen Hengzhi stood in front of the girl, his tall figure blocked the sunlight, casting her entirely in his shadow.

He didn't speak immediately, his gaze slowly moving from the dark circles under her eyes to her slightly parted lips. "You knew I was coming, so you came specifically to pick me up?"

Qi Yang paused for a moment before realizing that this was near the entrance of the garden.

During the few seconds of her silence, Shen Hengzhi had already straightened up, seemingly not demanding an answer from her.

Qi Yang gritted her teeth, somewhat disliking his calm and composed demeanor, so she averted her gaze and looked at the sea of ​​flowers elsewhere, saying, "I just came here for a stroll, it was just a coincidence."

Her voice rose slightly at the end, carrying a rare hint of playfulness. Shen Hengzhi raised an eyebrow, finding her demeanor intriguing. "Aren't your calves sore anymore?"

He moved closer, "Weren't you making me rub your hands late last night?"

Qi Yang's face flushed red.

How can this person be so outspoken even in public?

She subconsciously looked at the maids behind her, but Bitao and the others had already tactfully stepped back a few paces and looked elsewhere, pretending to admire the scenery.

"Shen Hengzhi!" the girl called him in a low voice, her voice a mixture of embarrassment and annoyance.

Shen Hengzhi's smile deepened, his eyes crinkled slightly, and he stepped forward, naturally taking her hand and gently rubbing his thumb against the back of her hand.

"That sounds nice, say it again."

Qi Yang tried to pull her hand away twice but couldn't. Instead, because the other person was pulling her tightly, her body was pulled a little closer.

Shen Hengzhi chuckled softly at her shy expression and said gently, "I won't tease you anymore. Since you're here, come walk with me."

Qi Yang was being led by him, and her gaze involuntarily drifted towards the locust tree again; the two of them were still there.

Suddenly, the grip on her wrist tightened, and she looked back.

"I've noticed that when you're with me, your attention is always on other people," Shen Hengzhi said with a hint of displeasure. "Are they all prettier than me?"

Qi Yang dared not look any further, and she couldn't help but mutter, "Despotism."

"Hmm?" His eyes were dangerous.

The girl blinked. "It's nothing, Your Highness looks great today."

Shen Hengzhi nodded and said seriously, "That's right, I have to thank Yangyang for yesterday..."

She glared at him dismissively, and the man shut his mouth.

Shen Hengzhi felt completely satisfied by her glare, and he couldn't suppress the smile on his lips.

*

After returning to his residence, Shen Hengzhi remembered something.

"Have you not handed in your homework recently?"

Qi Yang feigned confusion, "I've been a bit busy lately, doesn't Your Highness know that?"

Shen Hengzhi raised an eyebrow. "Tell me then, what have you been busy with lately, you busy person?"

"I'm busy keeping you company."

Shen Hengzhi choked with emotion, then pulled the girl's hand and led her to the study. "How can you give up halfway through practicing martial arts like this?"

Qi Yang had no choice but to follow.

Behind the desk—

Qi Yang lowered her head, revealing her fair neck, which was covered with several blushing, ambiguous marks.

She was completely unaware that her appearance had been observed, and she carefully copied the man's sharp handwriting. However, her handwriting was unique to her, unlike Shen Hengzhi's free and unrestrained style, but rather more rounded and delicate.

She is as clever as she is.

When Qi Yang was carried onto the desk, his mind went blank. Meeting the young man's burning gaze, his heart skipped a beat, and he quickly said, "Young Master, didn't you say that one cannot give up halfway through practicing martial arts?"

"I'll write it later; it doesn't count as giving up halfway."

As Qi Yang spoke, her voice was completely swallowed by her lips and tongue, and when she made a sound again, only faint, broken sounds remained.

Finally, Qi Yang couldn't bear it anymore. Her eyes welled up with tears, and her voice was hoarse. "Your Highness, I still need to write..."

The man remained unaffected, slightly rising to lift her up with a terrifying force that seemed to restrain her.

"Want to write? Then continue."

She didn't know how much time had passed, but Qi Yang lay drowsily in the man's arms, her eyelids heavy. Just as she was about to fall asleep, she heard the system's voice.

[Ding—Congratulations, host, you have successfully rewritten the outcome of the control group. Would you like to leave this world?]

After a long while, her eyelashes trembled.

【no. 】

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