Yun Ran sighed to herself, not noticing Nangong Mo's dark face and slightly furrowed brows.
Damn significant other!
Where does he have a significant other?
"Lin Wanyue, will you jump down yourself? Or should I send you down? Choose one."
"..."
[I choose to kick you down myself!]
Yun Ran made a 'remotely twist off the dog's head' gesture at Nangong Mo's back.
"Master, I'm so big, I'll suffocate the fish. The fish are swimming happily in the water and didn't provoke you, right? So innocent!"
"Heh... You still have the mind to worry about the fish's life and death?"
"Because I was born kind-hearted!"
"Then go down and be fish food."
"..."
[Smash! Pinch! Squeeze! Poke! Twist off the head! Knock out the teeth! Pummel with claws!]
Even though Nangong Mo didn't turn around, he knew Yun Ran was making a series of small gestures behind him. He lightly curled his lips and flicked his fingers.
A peanut shot from his fingers, 'whoosh', accurately hitting Yun Ran's forehead!
"Ouch!"
Yun Ran covered her forehead, lowered her head to find the 'weapon', and when she found that peanut, she picked it up and fed it to Nangong Mo's mouth.
"Master, I bought a really delicious candy today, try one!"
Nangong Mo: "..."
Dead woman who lies without blinking!
"Deceiving the blind, watch out for lightning strikes."
Just kidding? Would Yun Ran be afraid of lightning? Seizing the moment as he was speaking, she quickly shoved the peanut into his mouth.
Nangong Mo: "..."
"Hahaha, delicious... Ah! Let go! Let go! Nangong Mo, are you a dog? Mm... I was wrong, I was wrong! Please, please, let go..."
It was hard to wait for him to let go out of conscience; Yun Ran looked at the bite marks on her fair fingers, trembling with a bit of hurt.
[My delicate jade fingers!]
[Bitten by a dog!]
[Heartbroken!]
"Master, girls won't like you if you act like this, you know?"
The response was a cold snort from the man, full of arrogance and disdain.
[Snort? Snort at you! Curse you to become an old bachelor!]
...
Ding'an Marquis Mansion.
Lady Zhen was crying about her son and her own miserable experiences at the Lin Mansion, angrily condemning Yun Ran and Nangong Mo's violent acts, and speaking up for Zhen Fantong.
Crying her eyes out and nose off, her makeup was ruined.
In the end, she sniffed, her eyes swollen with tears as she looked at the middle-aged man beside her, "Marquis, you must do justice for Tong'er!"
Compared to her angry expression, Ding'an Marquis appeared overly calm.
He sipped his tea lightly, looking indifferent, "After all, it is King Qin. Although he's no longer favored, no one can understand His Majesty's thoughts. Why do you provoke him?"
Lady Zhen heard this and wondered if he was not planning to seek justice for Tong'er?
"Marquis, we only have one son! He's suffered so much injustice, can you swallow this as a father?"
"Why fear King Qin? Once he was celebrated, no one could rival his favor! Yet his birth mother acted disgracefully, and the Emperor has long been frustrated with him, not killing him is already..."
Ding'an Marquis set the teacup heavily on the table, the impact sound made Lady Zhen's body tremble, instantly silencing her.
Looking up, she saw Ding'an Marquis's face dark as water, his voice cold, "Mrs. Lin! Watch your words!"
Lady Zhen's heart trembled along with her, fingers twisting her silk handkerchief, realizing her imprudence, "Marquis, I, I misspoke, please forgive me..."
"Enough, since the doctor has checked, let him recuperate well. You've had a tiring day, rest early."
With those words, Ding'an Marquis rose, brushed his sleeves, intent on leaving.
Lady Zhen boldly clutched a corner of his sleeve, met his indifferent gaze, felt a tremor in her heart but still bravely spoke soft, "Marquis, aren't you dining at Songhua Courtyard tonight?"
She intended to suggest staying over, but faced with his indifferent eyes, she changed her words.
"No, I still have to enter the palace to meet the emperor."
It wasn't until Ding'an Marquis's figure walked far off that Lady Zhen came to her senses, somewhat pleased.
"The Marquis still cares about us. He must be entering the palace to seek justice from the Emperor!"
The head maid Chun He approached, covering Lady Zhen with a cloak.
"Madam, you over-worried from sadness. The Marquis only has you as the lady, without even a concubine or a companion. Looking across the capital, which noble royal family can achieve this? Which lord doesn't have numerous wives and concubines?"
Lady Zhen thought it over, unable to suppress a smug grin, "That's true, every get-together, those old ladies envy my exclusive favor!"
"That's right! Besides, the Princely Heir is the Marquis's only child, how could he not care? So, madam, rest assured, the Marquis will surely seek justice for the Princely Heir!"
Though saying so, Chun He still had doubts. Serving Madam all these years, she often felt an illusion:
The Marquis didn't truly love Madam, and even showed indifference towards the Princely Heir.
Yet strangely, Madam remained the sole mistress of the Marquis Mansion, and the Princely Heir was the Marquis's only offspring. It's illogical to say he didn't care about them!
After some reflection, Chun He thought, maybe the Marquis is just a cold and reserved person not prone to expressing. Without true affection for Madam, why would he remain satisfyingly devoted?
"Madam, the wind outside is strong, I shall assist you to the inner rooms! Those who harmed the Princely Heir, the Marquis will surely make them pay!"
"Mm, that's right, Nangong Mo, that cripple, and Lin Wanyue, that little venomous woman, neither will escape! Make them repay blood debts a hundredfold!"
...
At this time, Yun Ran was sneaking towards Nangong Mo's courtyard under the cover of darkness.
[Little Thief Ran, in the middle of the night, scouting handsome men's beds is exhausting, isn't it? Why not move in and sleep directly with him?]
[...Scram! Full of improper romantic notions, this brainless bird! I'm going there for serious business, alright?]
[Tsk~ Dark night, high winds, alone man and woman, what serious business can there be? Tell me?]
Yun Ran snorted proudly, ignoring the so-called Immortal Bird full of improper thoughts.
In the dark, the Shadow Guards on night watch noticed Yun Ran's sneaky figure and exchanged glances:
As the first rule of Shadow Guards: Carry out the unauthorized killing of idle individuals, suspicious persons, uninvited guests, and women with ulterior motives, ten feet away from the master's chamber!
This sneaky girl coming in the dark obviously seemed...
But, the master instructed that they should not interfere with her…
Hence, the Shadow Guards tacitly drifted several yards away, leaving enough space.
Yun Ran expertly reached the window, leapt agilely, and climbed inside.
Nangong Mo opened his eyes as she approached the window, observing the charming figure climbing in through the window, passing screens and curtains, heading straight for his bed.
The man closed his eyes, maintaining a deep, long breath, presenting a 'I'm asleep, feel free to come' demeanor.
What trick was this little troublemaker planning this time?
Last time disguised as a flower-picking ghost, what was it this time?
Fox demon? Flower spirit? Or perhaps…
"Bang bang, crackle!"
Suddenly, without warning, a burst of firecracker noises erupted by his bedside, crackling joyfully!
Furthermore, accompanied by the firecracker sounds was a smoke discharge, permeating over them, instantly engulfing him and his bed!
And that smoke, upon inhalation, made one unable to resist sneezing… incessantly!
Nangong Mo: "..."
This damnable… woman!