Chapter 366

She reached out and took the pastry, examining it closely but not eating it. She smiled and said,

“Sister Xi, your ability to reflect on yourself is commendable. Honestly, last time, Sister-in-law was really startled by your behavior. After all, it was the first time she had encountered such an uncouth princess.”

Baili Miaoxue’s expression twisted briefly at Meng Guxue’s words, but she quickly regained her composure.

Seeing this, Meng Guxue raised an eyebrow.

She’s not getting angry at all?

When things are abnormal, there must be a demon. This pastry definitely has a problem!

Just as she was about to set down the pastry, Baili Miaoxue suddenly pouted and said,

“Sister-in-law, are you still not forgiving me? I put a lot of effort into apologizing to you.”

Baili Miaoxue seemed unusually insistent, wanting Meng Guxue to eat the pastry.

Meng Guxue pretended to touch her stomach.

“Sister Xi, I’ve already eaten a lot before leaving. How about I take it with me and eat it later? That way, I won’t be wasting your kind intentions.”

Upon hearing this, Baili Miaoxue stood up abruptly, her face darkening as she said,

“You really don’t know what’s good for you! If it weren’t for Third Brother teaching me a lesson, do you think I would come here to make up with you?”

“Refusing even a pastry, are you determined to make trouble for me? Do you think I would harm you?”

With that, Baili Miaoxue snatched the pastry from Meng Guxue’s hand and took a bite, swallowing it down.

“Are you satisfied now?”

Meng Guxue was slightly surprised at this turn of events.

Could it be that she’s being too cautious?

With her cheeks puffed out, Baili Miaoxue said impatiently, “I’ve already apologized to you. Whether you accept it or not is up to you, but don’t badmouth me in front of Third Brother again!”

Meng Guxue also stood up.

“Sister Xi, I have never said anything against you in front of your brother. I accept your apology, and consider our past grievances settled. I must leave now due to urgent matters.”

Meng Guxue turned to leave, but Baili Miaoxue suddenly pulled out a painting from her bosom and unfolded it as she spoke,

“I heard that when Third Brother sought to marry Sister-in-law, there was another prince from the Yong Dynasty also vying for her hand, and he was extraordinarily handsome. Sister-in-law, take a look. Does he look like this?”

Meng Guxue glanced sideways and saw that Baili Miaoxue had fully opened the portrait, revealing an extraordinarily handsome face.

Meng Guxue shuddered at the sight of this face. It was none other than Shen Yuanbai!

“Where did you get this painting?” Meng Guxue asked, frowning.

Baili Miaoxue lifted her lips indifferently, “It’s a wanted notice issued by the new emperor of the Yong Dynasty. I had someone copy it.”

She glanced up and down at Meng Guxue, saying lightly, “I really don’t know where Sister-in-law’s luck comes from, to have both my Third Brother and such a man interested in her.”

Meng Guxue trembled all over at her words. “You can have this luck!”

She turned and hurried away, as if something dirty was chasing after her.

Seeing Meng Guxue’s departing figure, Baili Miaoxue slowly stood up, her gaze gradually darkening.

She truly coveted this luck.

Because she had not only seen the painting but also met the man in the painting. It truly made her want to possess him!

However… he seemed interested in Sister-in-law.

This fool, does she not know what’s good for her? Does she think she can live carefree without eating or drinking?

Heh…                                                             

Just then, Xiao Tao hurriedly arrived with Baili Chengyou.

At the moment Baili Chengyou appeared, the coldness between Baili Miaoxue’s brows instantly dissipated, and she turned her head to smile playfully.

“Brother, I’ve already apologized to Sister-in-law!”

Baili Chengyou glanced at Meng Guxue and smiled, “Sister Xi did indeed apologize to me.”

Baili Chengyou nodded and turned to leave.

Meng Guxue hurriedly followed, only turning back when she was out of Baili Miaoxue’s sight. Her expression darkened.

“Baili, your sister Xi has a portrait of Shen Yuanbai! You should have someone investigate. I suspect she has already met Shen Yuanbai!”

“You know what Shen Yuanbai is capable of. Perhaps your sister Xi is already working for him!”

“Could she be here today on Shen Yuanbai’s orders to harm me? But I’ve been cautious; I didn’t touch the pastries and tea on the table.”

“Here, take this and have it checked.”

Meng Guxue flipped her wrist, revealing a pastry she had covertly taken when Baili Miaoxue showed the portrait.

Baili Chengyou, originally solemn-faced, softened slightly when he saw Meng Guxue’s precautions.

He reached out and took the pastry, his voice tinged with a hint of coldness.

“In this palace, no one is simple. Don’t trust anyone. Protect yourself.”

Meng Guxue nodded repeatedly. She was naturally straightforward, but she had been trying hard to learn from them to think twice and become smarter.

“If something happens to you, I’ll feel truly useless.”

After saying this in a deep voice, Baili Chengyou suddenly turned and walked away quickly.

“I’ve already instructed A’er to protect you. Be careful on your way.”

Meng Guxue stood still, staring blankly at Baili Chengyou’s departing figure.

Only then did Xiao Tao dare to approach, whispering softly, “Miss, Prince Baili still cares about you. When I reported earlier, Prince Baili seemed very nervous and hurriedly came with me.”

“Earlier, Prince Baili seemed a bit angry, but now it seems he’s calmed down.”

Xiao Tao was also puzzled and muttered casually.

There was a touch of emotion in Meng Guxue’s eyes. She stood still for a while before turning and leaving the palace.

By the time she returned to the Prince’s Mansion, A’er had already gathered his men.

Meng Guxue calculated the schedule. If she set off today at a moderate pace, she should be able to meet Lord Qiao before he entered the borders of Nanli.

In the afternoon, Meng Guxue set off with two hundred riders.

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Just as Meng Guxue had left, Yin Zhu had also found another residence.

“Young Master, Princess Xi just sent a message. She succeeded. She explicitly expressed her desire to meet you.”

Shen Yuanbai nodded indifferently, “Arrange a meeting, and set a time.”

Yin Zhu couldn’t help showing concern.

“Young Master, Princess Xi… seems not so easy to control. She enjoys the favor of the country lord and has a strong-willed nature. There’s a risk of backfire.”

Shen Yuanbai raised his head. After the downfall of the Yong Dynasty, his temperament seemed even colder, but also tinged with a reckless indifference.

“Yin Zhu, how could a princess of a country be simple?”

“Now that Baili Chengyou’s attention is divided, we can also free up our hands to meet the Second Prince. Didn’t you say this Second Prince is the most complicated one?”

“If the pawn doesn’t listen, it’s because she’s proud and overconfident. Perhaps, we might gain some unexpected harvest from Princess Xi.”