Princess, she is the one who facilitated the extradition.

After Chang Xiangsi was robbed by Gui Yao, news of her affair with the "Gentle Paradise" spread, leading to impeachment by many officials.

Xiao Huaijin then went to the emperor to complain, and the court had no choice but to severely crack down on Changxiangsi.

In addition to hefty fines, many projects have been suspended.

It is said that the owner was furious and even replaced the madam.

The first thing the new madam did upon taking office was to draw a portrait of Xiao Huaijin so that everyone could recognize him and avoid offending him again.

Therefore, as soon as Xiao Huaijin appeared, they recognized him. Some went to inform the madam, while others nervously stepped forward to greet him, "Distinguished guest, what brings you here today...?"

"Bring one of each of the most expensive and delicious dishes in your building."

Gui Yao peeked out from behind Xiao Huaijin, smiling as she looked at the servant.

It was the same guy who gave her a big bag of gold last time, but didn't remind her that there was a brothel there.

"Frying, boiling, stir-frying—everything on the menu is essential."

She holds grudges very well.

Upon hearing this, the servant recognized Gui Yao and felt a cold sweat run down his back.

Last time, he deliberately didn't remind Gui Yao. He originally planned to sell her to other clients after she took the medicine and make another profit.

But it was too late; by the time he arrived, Gui Yao had already left.

Unexpectedly, she appeared here today with Prince Nan Yaojin, and judging from the way she ordered the food, it seemed like she was here to cause trouble.

The servant smiled obsequiously, "If there are only two distinguished guests, serving them all would be a waste of their money."

He was worried that if Gui Yao dined and dashed, the madam would hold him responsible.

"Then that's not your concern."

Gui Yao glanced at the madam who had rushed over, then grabbed Xiao Huaijin and leaped up to the second floor.

We can settle the bill after we've eaten our fill. If we can't finish, we can pack it up and avoid wasting food.

Once she lost her five senses, she could eat familiar dishes and, even if she couldn't taste them, she could still fill her stomach with the flavors she remembered.

Helpless, the servant, with a mournful face, relayed Gui Yao's words to the madam.

The madam's face turned black upon hearing this.

But last time the court punished Changxiangsi, they went to plead for mercy but to no avail. Now that the person has come to them on their own initiative, Changxiangsi must treat them to this meal.

She gritted her teeth and said, "Do as she says."

I just hope that after this meal, they'll calm down and forget what happened before.

Gui Yao leaned against the railing, watching all this unfold. She twitched the bell on her foot and asked Xiao Huaijin, "Does Your Highness feel this is a loss of face?"

After all, it doesn't sound good to dine and dash, and wealthy people value their reputation.

Xiao Huaijin remained calm and composed, saying, "It's alright, my reputation doesn't depend on these things."

Gui Yao gave him a thumbs up, praising him generously, "Your Highness is not only pleasing to the eye, but also very easy to get along with, making you a pleasure to be around."

He is a very tolerant man.

Upon being praised, a blush spread across Xiao Huaijin's fair face. He pressed his fist to his lips to suppress the smile on his face.

"Gui Yao is also a woman of unparalleled beauty and charm."

"It's a stunning beauty that even the most skilled painters couldn't capture," he silently added in his mind.

I just don't know if this face is her real face.

The lamp-wielder and sword-wielder, who had just entered the room and clearly seen Gui Yao's appearance, almost stumbled upon hearing these words.

Gui Yao took off her hat and covered her face with a fan. This was the first time they had truly seen Gui Yao's appearance.

She has a short, round face, a sunken nose bridge, and very ordinary features. Fortunately, she has fair skin, so she is at most not ugly.

In order to get closer to Gui Yao, the prince went against his conscience and said such flattering things, which made them deeply aware of the prince's difficulties.

Xiao Huaijin keenly noticed the unusual behavior between the two, lowered his eyes, poured two cups of tea, and handed one to Gui Yao.

The woman he saw, Gui Yao, was stunningly beautiful, but the reactions of the two people holding the lanterns clearly indicated that they weren't amazed...

Xiao Huaijin ran his fingers along the rim of the cup, lost in thought.

Gui Yao noticed the three people's actions and the corners of her lips curled up slightly.

Her appearance is ever-changing. After arriving in the capital, she often covered her face with a hat to avoid trouble, but eating with a hat on is always inconvenient. Today she changed into men's clothing.

She was currently using a very ordinary appearance, and the two people holding the lamp reacted normally, but Xiao Huaijin's praise was surprising.

Is it a compliment?

Or did he discover something and is testing us?

The man opposite her remained calm, his eyes deep and unreadable. Gui Yao, too lazy to ponder further, asked something else, "Who is the owner of Chang Xiang Si?"

Xiao Huaijin must have investigated Chang Xiang Si before he could find Yu Qinghuan.

"The real behind-the-scenes owner is Princess Chengle, who is the current emperor's aunt. After her husband passed away, she moved to Yunqi Island to live out her days in peace, and Changxiangsi was managed by her husband's nephew."

It turns out it was owned by royalty.

Gui Yao smiled faintly, "No wonder it can still continue to operate."

"That's fine then. If Chang Xiangsi can't give an explanation, Your Highness can demand an answer from the Da Sheng royal family."

As they were talking, the madam personally led the servants to serve the dishes and said a few flattering words, at which point Gui Yao interrupted her.

"If your establishment can provide Pei Xuan with the antidote, why didn't you provide the prince with the antidote that day, and instead lied and said that you didn't have the antidote?"

Could it be that Chang Xiangsi harbors resentment towards the current peace between the two countries and intends to plot against the Prince to incite war between them?

"What a huge hat!" The madam's smile froze on her face. "A terrible injustice! Chang Xiang Si never gave Young Master Pei Xuan any antidote."

Gui Yao waved her hand, "Your Highness, why should you wrong your guilou? Your guilou had better investigate thoroughly and give Your Highness an explanation, otherwise, please ask Princess Cheng'an to give an explanation in person."

The madam left trembling with fear.

Xiao Huaijin glanced at the lantern bearer, who then hurriedly followed.

The madam wiped her sweat as she left the private room, then quickly called over her trusted aide and whispered a few instructions: "Go and tell the master immediately."

After returning to the private room with the lamp lit, he told Gui Yao what he had found out. Xiao Huaijin and Gui Yao exchanged a glance and smiled without saying a word.

At this moment, the bald egg appeared in the private room, glanced at the table full of delicious food, flew to Gui Yao's side, and chirped a few times.

He then looked at Xiao Huaijin and exclaimed, "May Your Highness be rich! May Your Highness be rich!"

It's obvious at a glance that the owner didn't pay the bill. It's only right that the prince said a few auspicious words when he treated it to a lavish meal.

Gui Yao placed it on the plate containing bee pupae, saying, "The prince is wise; he saw through your little trick long ago."

Pretending to be ignorant in front of knowledgeable people only makes you a laughingstock.

The little boy's tiny, bean-sized eyes suddenly looked at Gui Yao, blinked, and asked, "What does that mean?"

After spending a long time together, even if Mao Dan didn't say anything, Gui Yao knew what it was thinking: "It means exactly what you're thinking."

He then looked at the two people holding the lanterns and said, "Let's go together."

The two men carrying the lanterns were royal servants, raised under strict rules since childhood, and dared not do anything against them.

Xiao Huaijin said, "I'll listen to Miss Guiyao."

Gui Yao still remembered her bird, so he couldn't mistreat the two loyal guards.

Only after he gave the order did the two dare to sit down together.

Gui Yao picked up her chopsticks and began to eat. While eating, Mao Dan kept glancing at Xiao Huaijin. It was so well disguised that no one had ever seen through it.

It didn't believe that Xiao Huaijin was that smart.

Xiao Huaijin was stared at by it countless times, but he stubbornly refused to meet its gaze.

Mao Dan finally couldn't resist and sidled up to Xiao Huaijin. "My master told you, didn't he?"

It must have been Xiao Huaijin who seduced her with his good looks.

Xiao Huaijin put down his chopsticks and smiled, "Miss Guiyao has never said anything to me."

He did have some guesses, but hearing birds speak like humans still shocked Xiao Huaijin.

Mao Dan's mouth dropped open. "You're really that smart?"

Gui Yao rolled her eyes. What an idiot.

Xiao Huaijin smiled but remained silent.

Mao Dan was a bird that didn't fight internally. It quickly accepted the situation and comforted itself, telling itself that its master still loved it the most, and that Xiao Huaijin's beauty had to take a backseat.

"Cough cough."

It coughed twice, spread its wings and arched its back, "Now that Your Highness knows, let's get to know each other again. My name is Yulang."

Gui Yao was used to its antics and pretended not to hear it.

The two men, holding the lamp and wielding the sword, instinctively tightened their grip on their weapons; this world was so fantastical that they almost didn't recognize it anymore.

Young Master Pei mysteriously disappeared from his home, and now even the birds can speak human language.

Thinking of the words the bird had used to insult him when they first met, Xiao Huaijin tentatively said, "I'll still call you Maodan. After all, Miss Guiyao is my fiancée, and if she says you're Maodan, I have to listen to her."

Gui Yao glanced at him, but didn't seem so tolerant.

"What?!"

The bird exploded, "You actually kidnapped my honest, simple, and innocent owner to be your fiancée!"

Did you propose? Did you ask Mao Dan for his consent? This is called abducting an innocent girl, Your Highness, where are your morals? Where is your conscience...?

"So these are the words you used to insult me ​​that day."

Xiao Huaijin said in a sinister tone, "Hairy egg!"

"Ah, cunning man!"

Mao Dan realized he had been tricked and threw himself into Gui Yao's arms, "Waaah, Master, he bullied the bird! Master, you have to stand up for Mao Dan!"

Master, this man is too cunning, we can't keep him, he's no good, Master…”

Gui Yao glanced at the servant boy sneaking out downstairs, pinched Mao Dan's mouth, and threw him to Xiao Huaijin.

"The prince has provoked the bird, so he must appease it himself."

She stood up, a strange smile on her face. "I have important business to attend to."