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With a light laugh, Mo Xier's smile was filled with disdain. "What do you mean by not the right time? To put it bluntly, haven't you realized that my usefulness goes beyond just writing prescriptions?"
Mu Li raised an inexplicable smile, a hint of enthusiasm shining in his dark eyes. "Then tell me, what else do you want to do?"
Boredly playing with the strands of hair hanging in front of her, her gaze was full of contempt. "You're thinking about whether you can keep me here forever, preferably with my consent."
He was momentarily taken aback. In Gaochang, who did not consider him unfathomable? His thoughts were not something ordinary people could guess. He believed he had hidden his intentions deeply, yet he never expected to be seen through so easily by a woman.
Surprised internally, he maintained a calm demeanor while his gaze wandered over her.
"No need to look anymore; I won't stay here. If you can keep your promise and let me leave, that would be best. If not, I won't force it; I have my own ways to get away."
Her words carried a strong sense of dominance, clearly confident in her abilities. Hearing this, the smile at the corners of his lips deepened as he raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone laced with anticipation. "I would like to see what skills you possess that allow you to escape from here."
Looking directly into his eyes, Mo Xier suddenly broke into a radiant smile, reminiscent of the Crabapple blooming outside—vibrant and beautiful, drawing one in at first glance.
Unwilling to engage further with him, she waved her hand dismissively, indicating her desire to send him off.
Considering that Mu Li was the prince of Gaochang, second only to the emperor, no one had ever dared to treat him this way! She was the first to start sending him away after just a few exchanges!
She then turned away and continued to support her chin with her hand, gazing at the Crabapple in the courtyard. Suddenly hearing no movement behind her, she turned around and met the man's dark eyes fixed intently on her.
"Still not leaving? Do I not even have this little freedom?" His arrogant tone nearly infuriated Mu Li!
"Are you not afraid that I will kill you immediately after using you?" The threatening words caused his aura to rise sharply, and a hint of murderous intent emerged from his originally dark eyes.
However, Mo Xier did not care about what he said. She raised an eyebrow slightly, her smile still intact. "Right now, Gaochang is in the midst of a Plague crisis. Even if you want to kill me, it would have to be after the Plague is completely resolved. It has only been three days; it seems I still have some time left to live."
She shrugged, her indifferent attitude igniting the man's fury. His previously concealed demeanor changed instantly.
She pointed towards the door. "Take care, no need to see me off. Thank you."
Her arrogance showed that she did not regard him at all. He merely snorted coldly, forcefully shaking off his sleeves as he strode out the door.
Mo Xier had this ability to infuriate others while remaining untouchable!
After driving him away, she felt quite at ease, treating it as if nothing had happened. By the end of the day, she found herself feeling bored with nothing to do.
When dinner time arrived, various delicacies were laid out on the table. During her stay here, she had come to understand just how well the royal family of Gaochang dined.
Once the maid finished serving the dishes, she retreated. They had grown accustomed to her preference for solitude during meals.
Under the bright candlelight, she stared at the food on the table in a slight daze. Suddenly, she noticed something unusual and cautiously got up to close the open window before sitting back down at the table and picking up a bun with her bare hands.
Logically speaking, how could buns appear at dinner? There must be something strange!
She began to tear apart the buns one by one. After several attempts, she finally discovered a small piece of paper inside one of them.
Her intuition was indeed correct! Looking at the note in her hand, excitement surged within her. The fact that something could be delivered here indicated that someone was indeed trying to find her!
The notes on the paper were sharp and powerful; with just one glance, she recognized the handwriting of Night Star. Only that man could write like this, his words carrying a hint of coldness, much like his persona.
"Wait for me to save you." These simple four words brought her an unprecedented sense of reassurance. For some reason, she felt an immense trust in him.
Perhaps it was during her time at the General's residence. Even under Old Madam's instigation and accusations, this man still protected her. His image was like a great tree, gradually taking root and sprouting in her heart, eventually growing into a towering presence.
That evening, she enjoyed her dinner more than ever, feeling particularly happy. After eating her fill, she used the excuse of needing to walk off her meal to stroll outside the courtyard, occasionally glancing up to observe the guards at the entrance.
Everyone was kept in the dark; no one suspected that at this moment, Mo Xier was already planning her escape!
That night, under the moonlight, Yonghe City exuded a sense of tranquility. The streets were devoid of any pedestrians, creating an eerily quiet atmosphere. Night Star donned a tight black outfit akin to that of an assassin.
Yesterday afternoon, news had come from the black-clad informant that contact had been made with Mo Xier. Today, he had already devised a plan to infiltrate Gaochang and rescue her.
After coordinating with Liu Qiankun, he brought along four others and waited for nightfall.
The journey from Yonghe to Gaochang would take only a few hours on foot. To save time, the six of them hurried along, leaving two behind to watch over the horses hidden outside the city while the remaining two followed him into Gaochang.
Similar to Yonghe before it, Gaochang was shrouded in desolation; its former prosperity had long vanished. Although Mu Li was a prince, he had already been granted a title and resided outside the palace, which undoubtedly reduced the difficulty of their rescue mission.
At this moment, Mo Xier felt an intense nervousness within her, as if she were cradling a small deer in her arms; her racing heart could not calm down.
As the time agreed upon with Night Star drew nearer, she suddenly sat up in bed when she should have been asleep. Carefully pulling aside the blanket revealed that she was fully dressed underneath.
There was still some light outside, allowing her to clearly see the maid standing guard by the door. As night deepened, the courtyard grew increasingly quiet; it seemed that only her breathing could be heard.
Suddenly, a muffled groan came from the doorway, followed by two maids collapsing at the entrance. Sitting at the table and observing the situation, Mo Xier's eyes darkened slightly, and her hands unconsciously tightened on her lap.
As the door opened, familiar eyes appeared before her. Seeing Night Star, she struggled to suppress her excitement and stood up straight.
She had never imagined that this man would come in person; she thought at most it would be one of her subordinates. Surprised in her heart, as their gazes met, neither spoke, yet they seemed to understand everything.
Her gaze shifted to the man beside him. She was certain this was the first time she had seen someone in black attire, yet she could clearly sense the hostility from that man.
Night Star gestured to her, and she instantly understood. Cautiously, she followed behind him, while the man in black trailed behind them, carefully watching for any movements.
The guards and maids in the courtyard had long been dealt with by the two of them, lying scattered on the ground. Two others remained in the courtyard, keeping an eye on the situation. Once they all exited, everyone exchanged glances and began preparing to retreat.
However, it felt strangely quiet; her instincts told her they wouldn't leave so easily.
Sure enough! Just as their footsteps were about to cross the threshold of the courtyard gate, the previously closed gate was suddenly pushed open from outside. The bright torches outside illuminated everyone's faces.
What had been an eerily silent courtyard was suddenly filled with people! Mu Li had long set up surveillance due to her earlier words, and today he had indeed caught them red-handed.
The crowd surrounded the four of them tightly within the courtyard. Mu Li stepped forward with a smile on his face, waving a fan in his hand.
"Miss Mo, why didn't you inform me before trying to leave? It seems I have lost my manners by not properly welcoming a friend who has traveled from afar."
His overly polite words made it seem as if he genuinely believed he had been impolite if not for their current predicament.
Taking a step forward, her expression appeared very calm. "I believe you have seen that my ride has arrived. I have also fulfilled my promise regarding the prescription; you have seen its effectiveness. Why don't we part ways here? Perhaps we can still be friends when we meet again in the future."
Who can't speak grandiloquently? It all depends on who says it more disgustingly.
"Since the prescription is effective, I should treat you well, Miss. If I let you go like this, wouldn't that be a breach of etiquette on my part?" His gaze shifted to the man behind her, feeling inexplicably familiar.
"Why do I always feel like the person standing behind Miss Mo looks somewhat familiar?" His probing gaze fixed directly on the man.
Upon hearing this, Mo Xier instinctively moved her feet to block the figure behind her and said loudly, "These are all my subordinates, ordinary people. How could they have had the fortune to meet you? The prince is truly joking."
Night Star was not afraid to step forward; rather, his identity did not permit him to appear in Gaochang. It was well known that although Gaochang and Heavenly Universe Kingdom were currently at peace, any slight disturbance could reignite a war.
Their people had just endured the Plague, and no one wished for another war that would leave the citizens homeless and deprived of their livelihoods.
As she spoke loudly, Mu Li's gaze indeed returned to her, and those standing behind him were poised for action.
"In that case, it would be best if Miss Mo and your friends stayed here a few more days. This way, I can fulfill my responsibilities as a host and avoid losing face for Gaochang. After all, I am a prince."
His smile grew increasingly radiant, yet the emotions in his dark eyes deepened, making it hard to discern his true feelings.
He took a few steps closer, but as he advanced, she retreated a few steps back, showing no signs of letting her guard down!
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