Just as Jun Moyex was about to walk over, Jiang Yuanxi scratched her head anxiously.

Suddenly, she noticed the person crouching below.

An idea came to her.

“Uncle, kick her out,” Jiang Yuanxi pointed at the person below.

Wu Jiping glanced at her.

“I heard she’s your sister?” If he kicked her out now, wouldn’t that be asking for death?

Jiang Yuanxi nodded. Although they weren’t blood-related, it was close enough.

“Just kick her,” she said firmly.

Wu Jiping widened his eyes and took a deep breath.

Was this girl a living King of Hell?

The sound of footsteps grew closer.

Even though her legs were numb from crouching, Jiang Yan didn’t dare to move.

She only wished the person would walk past quickly.

The next moment, a powerful force struck her.

Jiang Yan was sent flying out of the bushes uncontrollably.

She crashed straight into a man dressed in black, knocking him to the ground.

Jiang Yan flicked her hair aside and pointed toward the bushes, cursing.

“Who the hell kicked me?”

To hell with being gentle and dignified!

Nothing was more infuriating than a sneak attack.

Up in the tree, Jiang Yuanxi was so thrilled she nearly clapped.

【Ahhh, she fell right onto him!】

Her face flushed with excitement.

【I used to think storybooks exaggerated when they described a girl tumbling into a man’s arms. How could something like that happen by chance?】

But now, seeing it with her own eyes, she had to admit—

【The books didn’t lie!】

This was practically love at first sight!

Look at the Crown Prince—his eyes were glowing!

She had used this trick countless times in the Heavenly Court.

She just didn’t understand why the immortals up there always chased her down for it.

Perhaps this was the difference between heaven and the mortal world.

Jun Moxie lay on the ground.

Fortunately, his years of martial arts training made this impact nothing to him.

But at this moment, he stared dazedly at the woman on top of him.

It felt like she was glowing.

She was different from any noblewoman he had ever met.

“Come out! Don’t let me see you again!” Jiang Yan was still cursing.

“Oh dear! Your Highness, are you alright?” The eunuch was flustered, unsure of how to react.

“How dare you! You’ve offended the Crown Prince—do you realize your crime?”

The sudden scolding snapped Jiang Yan back to reality.

She stiffly lowered her head.

She was… currently sitting on top of the Crown Prince.

The position was highly inappropriate.

Her mind went blank, and in panic, she tried to get up.

But she slipped—

And fell right back onto his solid chest.

The impact made the man groan.

“S-s-sorry! My legs… my legs are numb!”

She scrambled off him and knelt beside him, wishing she could bury her head in the ground.

She was doomed.

Would this get her entire family executed?

Luckily, her aunt’s family had already moved away. But she still had her mother and concubine.

If they got dragged into this, she would never forgive herself.

She trembled like a leaf in the wind.

The eunuch helped the Crown Prince up.

Jun Moxie’s ears turned slightly red.

This was the first time a woman had ever dared to touch him like this.

The fierce woman from moments ago now looked like a frightened little quail.

He wanted to reassure her.

“What is your name?” Jun Moxie asked gently.

She was about to be punished.

Jiang Yan shut her eyes.

“I… I am Jiang Ruowei. I have offended Your Highness and deserve to die! Please grant me death!”

She kowtowed heavily.

【Oh? Sister Yan is afraid of punishment and deliberately used Jiang Ruowei’s name? She’s smart! Though her temper is still too fiery.】

【At least I won’t get blamed for kicking her.】

【But wait—if the Crown Prince thinks he likes Jiang Ruowei…】

If the Crown Prince didn’t fall for Jiang Ruowei in this lifetime, then she wouldn’t be able to use the border army as her shield.

“Jiang Ruowei… a beautiful name,” the Crown Prince said as he helped Jiang Yan up.

“There’s no need to be afraid. I won’t blame you.”

Jiang Yan looked up sharply—

Only to see an astonishingly handsome face.

Her heart skipped a beat.

She quickly looked down, her ears turning red.

“Your Highness, we should head to the front hall,” the eunuch reminded him.

Jun Moxie didn’t want to leave.

“Miss Jiang, wait for me by the river. I’ll come find you soon.”

【Oh my, the Crown Prince likes Sister Yan! Is this a date?】

Jiang Yuanxi was overjoyed.

As soon as the Crown Prince left, Jiang Yan collapsed onto the ground.

The relief of escaping death finally washed over her.

“Wait by the river? Like hell I will! If he wants to lure me there to kill me, he can dream!”

And whoever kicked her—once she found them, she would skin them alive!

The palace banquet wasn’t over yet, but Jiang Yan made up an excuse, informed Wu Cuirou, and hurriedly left with her maidservants.

Jiang Yuanxi climbed down from the tree, beaming.

This was what mortals called—

“Mission accomplished, time to leave without taking credit.”

Wu Jiping looked at the little girl in front of him, feeling conflicted.

What he thought was a life-and-death crisis had turned into a matchmaking setup.

Had the little lady planned all of this?

Jiang Yuanxi happily ran home and dove into Madam Chen’s embrace.

She chugged two big cups of water.

All that snacking had left her mouth dry.

Han Qianhua noticed her excitement and asked curiously, “What were you up to, Yuanxi?”

“Playing! Uncle gave me money!”

Han Qianhua glanced at Wu Jiping before asking softly, “Why did Uncle give you money?”

Wu Jiping broke out in a cold sweat.

“Secret!”

He let out a sigh of relief.

【Not only did I stop a fated meeting, but I also kicked someone straight into a romance.】

Madam Chen smiled faintly.

It seemed Yuanxi had succeeded—otherwise, she wouldn’t be so happy.

But she was curious.

Who exactly had she helped matchmake?

Han Qianhua was confused.

Could a romance really be kicked into existence?

At least Jiping had finally found a girl he liked. His parents could rest easy.

But… for some reason, her heart felt heavy.

Just then, a maid ran in, kneeling in a panic.

” Grand Princess, someone has plucked all the osmanthus flowers!”

The noblewomen gasped.

Who would dare destroy the Grand princess’s treasured flowers at her own banquet?

All eyes turned to the Grand princess, who wore a stormy expression.

Everyone rushed to see.

Sure enough, the once-flourishing osmanthus tree was completely bare.

Not just that—many nearby flowers had also been plundered.

These flowers had taken great effort and resources to collect.

“Investigate!” the Grand princess thundered. “Search every inch of the palace until you find the culprit!”

Madam Chen lowered her head and glanced at Jiang Yuanxi.

Jiang Yuanxi nervously hid her hands behind her back.

【I only picked a few flowers with Uncle. Mom won’t find out… right?】

Madam Chen: “…”

Han Qianhua turned to look at Wu Jiping.

Wu Jiping stared at the sky.

Don’t look at him.

He knew nothing.