The Ming Dynasty: Starting with the Somersault Cloud, Old Zhu was so envious he cried!

Xu Miaoyun was taken aback that Zhu Ming was even willing to give her the Somersault Cloud. She stood there stunned for a moment, her cherry-like mouth agape in an "O" shape, unable to close for a long time. Her dazed appearance was actually quite cute.

This time, Zhu Ming learned his lesson.

Before she could refuse, he raised his right index and middle fingers, forming a sword-like gesture, and gently tapped her forehead.

In that instant, Xu Miaoyun felt a heat between her brows, as if the white cloud in front of her had some kind of connection with her.

With just a thought, it can be summoned anytime, anywhere.

After sending the cloud out,

Zhu Ming then began to speak leisurely and slowly, introducing the topic.

"Sister Miaoyun, you know this cloud too, it's called the Somersault Cloud."

"It has its own intelligence and recognizes its master. Ordinary bad guys can't get close to it. In a real crisis, it will even protect its master. As for its speed—" He patted his chest, speaking casually, "Traveling 108,000 li a day is nothing to it."

Seeing that Xu Miaoyun was still standing there, stunned and speechless.

Zhu Ming suddenly stopped talking and added seriously, "But these are really nothing."

"Sister, the most important thing is—" he pointed to the distant white cloud, his eyebrows dancing with excitement, "It's so cool!"

The words just fell,

It seemed to understand its owner's praise.

The half-cloud that remained on Zhu Ming's side had already drifted away and silently circled behind him.

The clouds rolled and unrolled around his shoulders and back.

With a "whoosh," it unfolded.

It transformed into a pair of cloud wings, each about ten feet wide, with the edges of the wings drooping like smoke. When they spread outwards, they were truly elegant and awe-inspiring, captivating all who beheld them.

Xu Miaoyun stared blankly at the pair of outstretched cloud wings behind him, momentarily stunned.

Do you want to say she likes it?

Of course I like it!

Who in this world hasn't dreamed of flying?

Who hasn't dreamed of soaring through the clouds and riding the wind?

I used to think that was something that only existed in mythology.

Now this auspicious cloud is truly resting in front of me, and the scene from my dream is within reach.

How could she not be tempted?

But even though she was tempted, she couldn't accept it!

Although she and the Sixth Prince often addressed each other as brother and sister, they were ultimately not related by blood.

She was merely a maidservant who had entered the palace to accompany the students. They were not related by blood or marriage. How could she dare to accept such a precious celestial treasure for nothing?

After making up her mind, Xu Miaoyun was about to refuse when Zhu Ming beat her to it, his expression unusually serious.

"Sister Miaoyun, this is a gift from me, and it's a token of my appreciation. I hope you won't refuse it."

These words were spoken with utmost solemnity.

This left Xu Miaoyun speechless for a moment. She opened her mouth, unsure of how to refuse.

Helpless, she could only secretly cast her gaze at the Empress beside her, her eyes clearly saying: Your Majesty, please do something about His Highness.

Who would have thought that this glance would be handed over?

Empress Ma not only did not object as she wished, but also nodded slightly and gently persuaded her to accept it.

"Miaoyun, since this is Ming'er's thoughtful gift, please accept it."

She glanced down at Zhu Ming, then slowly looked back at Xu Miaoyun, and said slowly and deliberately:

"This place outside is not like the palace; it's not a safe haven after all."

"Take this place for example. Although the Li family has been eliminated, the Zhao and Hu families are still eyeing us covetously."

"If you ever encounter any danger in the future, with this somersault cloud under your feet, at least you can get out of there as soon as possible."

Zhu Ming listened from the side, nodding repeatedly with a beaming smile, almost clapping and shouting "The Empress Dowager is wise!"

Seeing that even the Empress had put it this way, Xu Miaoyun knew that further refusal would be too formal, so she stopped insisting.

She stepped back, straightened her robes, and bowed respectfully to Zhu Ming, her voice humble and courteous:

"Since Your Highness and Her Majesty have shown me such kindness, then... Miaoyun will accept it."

"Thank you for the precious treasure bestowed upon me by Your Highness, Sixth Prince. I will cherish it dearly and never fail to appreciate it."

On the surface, Xu Miaoyun remained composed, showing no sign of emotion.

But deep down, she was already deeply moved by Zhu Ming's heartfelt gift.

The Sixth Prince treats her so well.

Whenever there's something good, she's the first person they think of; when danger comes, they always put her behind them.

She had never encountered such a person, such a deep bond, in all her years.

It's hard not to like her!

But as she thought about it, a sense of indescribable melancholy crept into her heart.

She only regretted that she was born a few years too early.

By calculation, she was actually six or seven years older than the Sixth Prince.

Not to mention what others might say, even she herself felt that the age difference was truly disheartening.

She had secretly entertained that thought... but then she thought, she was so much older than him, if she really harbored those feelings in the future, wouldn't people laugh at her?

As the saying goes: I was born before you were born, and you were born after I had grown old. I regret that we were not born at the same time, so that I could be with you every day.

Xu Miaoyun's eyes dimmed.

Zhu Ming was unaware that the "Sister Miaoyun" he spoke of was secretly plotting to take advantage of him.

After delivering the gifts, he took Xu Miaoyun's hand and gave her a few special instructions, his expression more serious than ever before.

"Sister, after I leave, there are three things you must remember."

"First, if you really encounter danger, don't worry about anything else, just run as fast as you can, as far as you can go. As long as you're alive, you can always make a comeback. When I get back, I'll avenge you."

"Secondly, regarding matters outside, you can simply arrange for people to handle them. I'll speak to Magistrate Wang and Huang Zi'an later; they're at your beck and call, you can scold or beat them as you please."

When it came to the third thing, the little guy suddenly lowered his voice and became more serious than ever before.

"Thirdly, sister, please remember this: never look in the mirror by yourself, no matter what."

When Zhu Ming talked about looking in the mirror, he was actually referring to a replication mirror, which could not only replicate food but also people.

Moreover, the person replicated by the replicating mirror has a mindset completely opposite to the original.

Good people are reflected in photos of bad people.

The photos taken by bad people often reveal the good ones.

As for a kind-hearted and gentle girl like Xu Miaoyun, the other person she photographed would definitely be a lunatic.

Just this morning, if Zhu Ming hadn't returned in time, Xu Miaoyun would probably have already fallen victim to that clone's evil deeds.

Xu Miaoyun only realized how terrible this matter was because she had experienced it herself.

So she nodded solemnly and promised Zhu Ming that she would guard the mirror and never let anyone look into it.

After giving a few more instructions, Zhu Ming called out towards the door, "Wang Defa, Huang Zi'an, you two come in."

The curtain was lifted, and two men in plain clothes filed in, bowing in unison and saying, "Your Highness."

Zhu Ming didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "I'll be leaving for a day or two. From today onwards, all matters here will be under Miss Xu's control."

"Both of you must obey Miss Xu's orders without fail."

He paused, glanced around, and his expression suddenly darkened: "Everything else is negotiable, but there's one thing: Miss Xu's safety. I want both of you to risk your lives for me."

"If she's missing even a single hair, when I get back, not only will your whole family pay with their lives, but I'll also break all the eggs in your house!"