After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

Chapter 218 Is this something she can hear?

The moon's pupils are trembling.

She couldn't help but glance around the courtyard; fortunately, there weren't many maids there.

After she saw that Prince Jin had arrived, she sent all the maids away, leaving only her, Qi Yi, and Lin Yi in the courtyard.

Lin Yiben is not good at talking, so naturally he is not worried about her gossiping.

As for this…

Caiyue glanced at Qi Yi.

He's a simpleton, there's nothing to worry about.

Caiyue looked at herself again, wishing she could bury her head in the ground and pretend she hadn't heard anything.

Is this something a mere maidservant like her should listen to?

Miss!

Caiyue felt like crying but had no tears left.

At this moment, Xie Xing's mind went blank after hearing Jun Lanjin's blunt words.

She couldn't help but reach out and touch her lips, then glanced at Jun Lanjin's pale pink lips.

Those lips, opening and closing, look so inviting.

Especially when they were suddenly kissed, Jun Lanjin's eyes widened in astonishment.

Xie Xing couldn't help but think that, apart from this, it would be difficult to see such a surprised expression on Jun Lanjin's face, which seemed to handle everything with ease.

As Xie Xing was thinking, he was suddenly hit on the head again.

This time the force was very strong.

Xie Xing let out a howl, covered his head, and jumped up.

"Your Highness!" She looked at Jun Lanjin with a pitiful expression, "Why did you hit me again?"

Jun Lanjin said with a dark face, "Your expression is wrong. What kind of expression is that for a young lady?"

In fact, Jun Lanjin was so angry at Xie Xing's inner thoughts that his face turned black.

This little girl doesn't look very old, but she's quite bold.

Xie Xing was completely innocent after being hit like that.

She was the one being questioned, and she was the one who was beaten.

She is so innocent.

Xie Xing rubbed his head and said in a muffled voice, "Your Highness, what you're saying is a bit unreasonable."

"That's not what I wanted either."

Xie Xing tried to reason with Jun Lanjin: "The first time was a complete accident, and the second time was even more so in a moment of panic. How can they be compared?"

As she spoke, Xie Xing abruptly stopped. She changed the subject and immediately moved closer to Jun Lanjin, massaging his shoulders and legs, and said with a smile, "Your Highness, you wouldn't mind this matter, would you?"

"If you really mind, you can use my reputation to teach the Seventh Prince a lesson."

Jun Lanjin slapped her hand away impatiently, "Don't try to fool me like a child."

Xie Xing rubbed his hand, which had been slapped so hard, and said dejectedly, "Oh, it was Xie Xing who overstepped his bounds."

But then Xie Xing immediately declared his loyalty, saying, "Your Highness, my loyalty to you is as clear as day!"

She held up three fingers, making a vow-like gesture.

Jun Lanjin smiled faintly: "Is that so? Then I want you to do something for me."

Xie Xing paused for a moment, then silently picked up a plate of desserts and placed it next to Jun Lanjin, pretending not to have heard what he said, and said, "But then again, Your Highness, these desserts are really delicious, would you like to try some?"

Lin Yi: "..."

This lady is really...

Lin Yi's expression was somewhat indescribable.

Xie Xing knew that what she was doing was a bit excessive, but she really had no other choice.

Before the mission was even completed, Xie Xing's lifespan was cut in half. He was afflicted with the Half-Moon Poison, and he hadn't even obtained the antidote yet, let alone offered Jun Lanjin any substantial assistance.

She's incompetent.

They also knew that such goodwill could not be increased to a hundred.

To increase favorability with Jun Lanjin now, doing a small thing for him will raise it by a little bit, but next time, you'll have to do more for him to raise it further.

This was treated entirely as an exchange of benefits.

When she has no more use, the goodwill she gained through exchanging favors will eventually plummet.

This is the same reason why the emperor is now wary of the Xie family and wishes he could get rid of them as soon as possible.

When he didn't get everything, the Chu Emperor must have been very grateful to the Xie family.

But now, as time goes on, how long can that trust and gratitude last?

Who could know?

Jun Lanjin also heard what Xie Xing was thinking.

He paused, composed himself, took the plate Xie Xing had just handed him, and replied, "It's not bad."

Xie Xing's eyes lit up, but before a smile could bloom on her face, someone arrived outside the courtyard.

"How could you not inform us of your arrival, sir?" Xie Ansheng's booming voice came from outside the courtyard.

Everyone turned around and saw the Xie family, father and sons, hurrying towards them.

Judging from their appearance, they must have rushed here as soon as they received the news.

Jun Lanjin slowly took a bite of the dessert Xie Xing handed him, wiped his lips, and then said gently, "I happened to meet Xie Wu, so I sent him back to his residence. I was just sitting for a short while and didn't want to disturb the general."

"I've met the prince."

As they spoke, Xie Ansheng and the others arrived before Jun Lanjin. The four of them first bowed, and upon hearing this, Xie Ansheng smiled and said:

"Where is it."

He glanced at the desserts on Jun Lanjin's table.

This dessert has an unusual shape, unlike anything you'd see before.

"What is this?" Xie Ansheng looked at Xie Xing.

Xie Xing said, "I just made some simple food for the prince."

It was said to be casual; but the food on the table next to Junlan Jin looked delicious and appetizing, and the aroma alone made one's mouth water.

The three Xie brothers stood behind Xie Ansheng, like a wall.

Xie Tongchen didn't want to see Xie Xing, so he kept a straight face.

Xie Xing didn't even glance at Xie Tongchen.

Xie Ansheng happened to want to talk to Jun Lanjin, and Jun Lanjin happened to be at the mansion. He and Xie Xing seemed to have a good relationship. If he didn't stop him now, when would he have a chance to talk to him?

Xie Ansheng coughed lightly and said, "Your Highness has come at the right time. It just so happens that I was also looking for Your Highness to have a word with you."

"I wonder if Your Highness would be so kind as to accompany me to the study?"

Jun Lanjin raised an eyebrow, glanced at the three brothers behind Xie Ansheng, and then smiled and said, "Of course."

"Since the general has made the agreement, how could I possibly disagree?"

He slowly rose from the chaise lounge, casually pointing to the desserts on the table with his jade fan, "Prepare them all for me, I will eat them slowly later."

Xie Xing tilted her head and glanced at the five people. Although she had doubts in her heart, she suppressed her desire to ask and obediently replied, "Yes."

Xie Ansheng breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Jun Lanjin had agreed.

"Your Majesty, please."

He turned to the side, letting Jun Lanjin go first.

Jun Lanjin walked slowly past Xie Ansheng with one hand behind his back.

After the others had walked for a while, Xie Ansheng turned to look at Xie Xing, then glanced at Xie Tongchen and said in a low voice, "I released your second brother today. If he has any more evil intentions, tell your father, and I will definitely make him pay."

Xie Xing smiled and said, "Yes, Father."

Though he wore a smile, his heart was icy cold.

Xie Tongchen wanted to kill her, but in the end, it was just a minor punishment.

Is there anything worth mentioning?