Princess, she is the one who facilitated the extradition.

Gui Yao paused slightly. "Is Prince Jin going to break the contract?"

"No."

Xiao Huaijin sat up.

She knew from the beginning that he was referring to medical skills, and that there was no solution in the gentle embrace of women. She chose him as the antidote, but tricked him into signing a contract.

Although she lied, it was true that she saved him, so he would still keep his promise to her.

"But I don't want to be a fool."

"Coincidentally, I don't like fools either."

Gui Yao smiled and said, "The culprits are Chang Xiangsi and the person who poisoned the prince. Last night, we were both victims, so we should stand together against the common enemy."

She turned around and carried two sacks from outside the door, placing them in front of Xiao Huaijin. "Look, when I was seeking justice for myself, I didn't forget about the Prince's share."

Xiao Huaijin lowered his eyes and glanced around; it was all jewelry and antiques. After a moment's thought, he understood. "You went to rob Chang Xiang Si?"

Gui Yao nodded. "A gentleman doesn't leave a grudge unavenged. How about it, is that enough to quell the Prince's anger?"

"You find these things cumbersome, don't you, young lady?"

Any one item from the sack could likely provide clues for others.

It's unusable, but a pity to throw it away; yet, not taking it feels like a bargain for Changxiangsi.

And he, who was sold out and even helped the seller count the money, also needs to be comforted.

Therefore, she makes the most of everything, and is a cunning woman.

Having her thoughts read, Gui Yao felt no guilt. She sat down on the edge of the bed, her eyes sparkling with intelligence, and said, "Would Your Highness believe me if I said I was lustful?"

Xiao Huaijin, "..."

This was the first time he had ever met such a straightforward woman, and he was momentarily at a loss for words.

Then Gui Yao said, "Since pleasure is the only way to counteract the effects of the medicine, I will naturally choose the most handsome one. Your Highness is the most handsome man I have ever seen."

She glanced at the sack, "But these are all treasures after all, and we can take them to Nanyao in the future."

If it weren't for the trouble it would cause in the capital, and the fact that she didn't have enough space to store it, she wouldn't have been willing to give it to him.

Her reluctance was undisguised, and Xiao Huaijin smiled, "Then thank you very much, Miss."

"But, you gave me the antidote, and I promised to take care of you for three years. Now that I've given you the antidote, how will you repay me?"

Gui Yao's smile faded slightly as she looked at Xiao Huaijin. "What does Your Highness desire?"

If it's too troublesome, the contract can be dropped.

A man who is too smart is hard to fool, and it's exhausting.

Xiao Huaijin also looked at her.

With a face as bright as the moon and delicate, refined features, he exudes an aura of peace and prosperity, a sign of a peaceful and prosperous nation.

But she was born with a pair of dark eyes that looked like mirrors reflecting stars, with upturned corners, giving her an innate intelligence and charm.

It's as if beneath her dignified exterior lies a clever and lively heart; the contrast between stillness and movement is quite interesting.

"I am looking for a fiancée, with a three-year engagement, how about it?"

The Emperor of Dasheng missed the princess, but also feared that the return of the hostage would disrupt the alliance between the two countries, causing him great distress.

Officials, trying to fathom the emperor's intentions, plotted to have him marry a woman from Dasheng, then bestow upon her the title of princess or noblewoman and have her accompany him back to Nanyao, thus establishing a marriage alliance between the two countries.

In this way, the emperor's worries were relieved, and his own daughter was elevated. He, the Prince of Nanyao, became a piece of fat meat in their eyes. What happened last night was not the first time, nor would it be the last.

When the two countries signed the alliance treaty, Da Sheng proposed a marriage alliance. However, he was the only unmarried member of the Southern Yao royal family. Neither his father nor his mother had ever sacrificed his marriage, so how could he allow others to scheme against him?

Gui Yao glanced at the red glow on their wrists. "What exactly do I need to do?"

Although Xiao Huaijin was a hostage, the two countries were on good terms, so he was considered a distinguished guest of Dasheng and was treated the same as a prince of Dasheng.

His status as his fiancée allowed him to use his influence to his advantage and get many benefits.

"Just cooperate with me in making the marriage public."

Now that he has a fiancée, if any Dasheng official dares to plot against him again, it would be considered a violation of the alliance between the two countries, and he could deploy troops on the border.

Gui Yao agreed, but then asked curiously, "You don't even know who I am? Aren't you afraid of causing trouble?"

Xiao Huaijin smiled slightly, "Would you believe me if I said I've had special perception since childhood?"

Before the age of ten, he could see things that ordinary people could not. Later, the Imperial Preceptor sealed his eyes, but his perception remained.

When he saw Gui Yao's face last night, he knew that the two of them were connected. Although he didn't know the origin of their connection, he sensed that she would not harm him.

Gui Yao smiled, not even knowing who she was herself. If he asked, she really wouldn't know how to answer.

Just as he was about to speak, there was a knocking sound at the door, somewhat urgent.

Gui Yao's eyes narrowed, and she said to Xiao Huaijin, "This is Xuanji Tower. Only I and a bird live here. Unfortunately, neither of us is good at worldly affairs."

She glanced at the messy bedding from last night. "The contract takes effect today. From now on, I'll leave all of this to Your Highness."

There's a protective array at the entrance. If Your Highness enters, you can have my bird—by the way, its name is Maodan—lead the way for Your Highness.

After saying that, he turned and left.

Xiao Huaijin was slightly taken aback. This was the first time in his life that someone had given him such instructions.

Confident and self-assured.

He shook his head and smiled, then lifted the covers and got up, his gaze lingering on the red stains on the bedding for a moment.

Outside, Zhao Mingyue's eyes were red. "Miss Guiyao, Tong Qingyuan confessed that he threw my son into the moat back then."

She was picked up by Qi Yu, the young master of the Duke of Qi's mansion, but Qi Yu had already passed away four years ago.

The Duke of Qi's mansion stated that Qi Yu had never brought a child into the mansion, and that they did not have any children of similar age to my son in their household.

After his death, his servants returned to their hometown, and they couldn't find him for a while.

My son is missing. Please help me find him. I'll pay any price.

Because she was worried about her son, she went to the Jingzhao Prefecture early in the morning, hoping to find out where he was today, but this was the result she didn't expect.

She dared not search on her own, fearing something might happen to her child, so she hurriedly returned to Xuanji Tower for help.

Gui Yao nodded, his black pupils turning crimson like flames, capturing the other's seven emotions, six desires, and five senses, thus achieving a connection.

"No problem, Xuanji Tower never refuses those who are destined to be there."

After an ordinary person enters the underworld, the Ten Kings of Hell will judge their good and evil deeds and determine their karma within forty-nine days, after which they will wait in line to go to the Hall of Rebirth.

Four years after his death, Qi Yudang is still in the queue for reincarnation. We can summon his spirit to ask him about it.

However, before that, she needed to find out Qi Yu's birth date and time.

When Xiao Huaijin came out of the room, he saw Gui Yao leading a woman out. He had vaguely heard what the woman had said, and he looked around the room.

Before he could get a good look, he heard a constant chirping sound. Turning his head, he saw a bird with five-colored feathers, about the size of half a palm, staring at him with hostile eyes.

The little bird's beak opened and closed, as if it were scolding him.

He's still a loyal follower.

"Are you Mao Dan? I'll head back first. Someone will be coming over later. Could you please show her the way?"

Mao Dan was indeed cursing him.

Upon realizing that the man Gui Yao brought back was Xiao Huaijin, its first reaction was that Xiao Huaijin had bewitched Gui Yao with his good looks.

He clearly likes men, yet he still seduces his naive and ignorant owner who doesn't understand love.

Unfortunately, Xiao Huaijin wasn't a sworn brother, and fearing that speaking human language would cause trouble for Guiyao, it could only use bird language, cursing him in extremely offensive ways, and even chasing after him to hurl insults.

Xiao Huaijin sensed its hostility, but the dignified Prince Nanyao would not stoop to the level of a bird.

After assessing the situation inside the building, he returned to the Prince Jin's residence and summoned another of his attendants to light the lamps.

Let her go to Xuanji Tower to take care of things for a few days.

The lamp-bearer was skilled in internal affairs and quick-witted. After staying in Xuanji Tower, he quickly figured out the situation inside.

At that time, two more ordinary servants who act properly will suffice.

He then asked the swordsman, "How is Pei Xuan?"

"Still asleep. The family physician examined her last night; it's a psychological issue. The doctor said if she doesn't get over it soon, her life could be in danger..."

After speaking to Pei Xuan, Zhi Jian turned to Xiao Huaijin with concern, "Master, Chang Xiang Si was robbed last night. Are you alright?"

With the government's intervention, news of Chang Xiangsi's seductive retreat spread. Upon receiving the news, he rushed there immediately, but could not find Xiao Huaijin.

What he really wanted to ask was whether his master had also taken the medicine and whether he had gone to Xuanji Tower last night.

Otherwise, why would the lamp-bearer personally serve them? The lamp-bearer is a proper palace lady-in-waiting.

When the topic of "Chang Xiang Si" came up, Xiao Huaijin's eyes darkened. "Prepare hot water. I need to bathe and change before I go to the palace."

Gui Yao said that it is not gentlemanly to leave a grudge unavenged.