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"Protect His Highness!"

With a loud shout, Eunuch Anshun immediately took out his long whip, leaped forward, and stood in front of Nangong Yue.

The accompanying guards immediately drew their swords, as if facing a formidable enemy.

Although they were terrified and pale, they still stood firmly in front of Nangong Yue.

"Don't be afraid, sir. This is my friend. It won't hurt you."

Upon hearing this, Anshun's father-in-law looked surprised.

Who said the true daughter of the Marquis of Ping'an's mansion is a good-for-nothing? Even a tiger wouldn't be a match for this big black bear, would it?

First, they ruined the Chongding Marquis's mansion, but now they have a big black bear as a friend.

If she takes the big black bear out in the future, who would dare to touch her?

Suddenly, the big black bear started talking and gesturing to Chu Xunzhen, "********** (bear language)".

Everyone was stunned.

Is this black bear some kind of spirit?

Chu Xunzhen was taken aback at first, then laughed, laughing so hard he bent over backward.

Seeing her like this, everyone present became anxious.

What exactly is the big black bear saying? They really want to know too.

Unable to contain his curiosity, Eunuch Anshun asked, "Miss Chu, what is the big black bear saying?"

Looking at everyone's expressions, Chu Xunzhen smiled and said, "He said that everyone here will be his friend, Dahei, from now on. If you come to this area and need anything, just look for him. When you visit him, remember to bring big fat fish, big fat chickens, and all the food and drinks he wants."

Nangong Yue raised an eyebrow.

Why did he feel that the big black bear didn't mean that?

"That's wonderful." Duke Anshun smiled broadly, then, remembering that he had some leftover pastries in his arms, he quickly handed them over.

The big black bear was overjoyed and chattered a few more words before finally accepting it.

The big black bear reluctantly gave Anshun some honey, and Anshun was overjoyed. He stopped calling him "big black bear" and started calling him "big black brother."

Chu Xunzhen smiled slightly, keeping the big black bear's words to herself. She wouldn't tell them that what the bear meant was: these two-legged creatures weren't as handsome as him, and they were all stupid; if he wanted to make a move, these weaklings wouldn't even be worth a slap.

Before long, Chu Xunzhen and Nangong Yue boarded the new carriage arranged by Anshun.

The big black bear looked at Chu Xunzhen with reluctance and went back.

On the carriage.

"Sister, I'm the one who dragged you into this. The assassin wanted to kill me, which is why you've suffered so much." Nangong Yue lowered her head, like a child who had done something wrong.

Chu Xunzhen shook his head and said, "Your Highness, perhaps those people's target is not only you, but also me."

She has threatened the interests of the Marquis of Chongding's mansion and the powerful figures in the capital, and many people now dislike her.

Nangong Yue's gaze fell on Chu Xunzhen's pink lips, the sweetness he had tasted while he was unconscious. His restrained gaze was filled with longing and unease.

"Sister, I'll send some more people to protect you, okay? Don't refuse me. Otherwise, I'll go crazy."

Chu Xunzhen paused for a moment, then said, "Alright. How about having them protect us from the shadows?"

"Of course, it won't affect my sister."

In front of the Marquis of Ping'an's residence.

Chu Xunzhen got off the carriage and returned to the Marquis's residence.

Along the way, the servants in the manor saw her torn dress and immediately started gossiping, pointing and whispering, their eyes filled with curiosity and disdain.

Chu Xunzhen, however, was completely unaware, and walked straight towards his own courtyard without looking to the side.

As I passed by Tinglan Courtyard, I happened to see Chu Mingyuan and a handsome man in a sky-blue robe sitting in the pavilion, talking. Chu Wanrou was sitting between them, and the group was laughing and chatting, as if they were talking about something pleasant.

"Sister? You're finally back. I was so scared! You didn't come back all night, you must have been frightened. Someone, quickly prepare some water for you." After saying that, Chu Wanrou looked at Chu Xunzhen and said, "Sister, don't be afraid. Even if you encountered bad people, Lord Zhou will definitely seek justice for you and won't let you suffer in silence."

"Are you done talking?" Chu Xunzhen looked annoyed and immediately tried to take a detour.

But to her surprise, Chu Mingyuan walked over and blocked her way.

"Chu Xunzhen, what kind of behavior is this, dressed like this? Where were you fooling around last night? Who brought you back just now?" Chu Mingyuan stared intently at her clothes and shouted angrily.

Looking at Chu Mingyuan's face, which had mostly recovered, Chu Xunzhen laughed: "Mind your own business. Where I go and what I do is none of your concern. As for who brought me back, you're not worthy to know. Instead of wasting your time, why don't you take a good look at your face? In less than three days, your face will be ruined. Your throat will be damaged too."

After Chu Xunzhen finished speaking, he was about to leave, but the man dressed in sky blue robes quickly walked over and blocked his way.

"So you're the eldest daughter of the Marquis's family? I am Pei Changqing of the Heavenly Sect. I'm the one who healed your brother Chu Mingyuan's face. By questioning my medical skills, you are questioning the Heavenly Sect and me?"

Pei Changqing's gaze was cold and his voice was chilling. His originally handsome features appeared somewhat harsh because of the anger in them.

Chu Xunzhen scoffed, "So it was you. Your medical skills are lacking, and you've caused a lot of harm."

Chu Wanrou's tears suddenly fell: "Sister, I know you hate me and think I stole Brother Changfeng's position as his wife, but Senior Brother is a disciple of the Heavenly Sect, and Brother Changfeng's face has improved after treatment. Why are you making false accusations?"

Chu Xunzhen ignored Chu Wanrou and instead looked at Chu Mingyuan, laughing, "If you want your face to be completely healed, come to me. After today, no one can save your face. The same goes for your throat."

Chu Mingyuan was taken aback at first, then sneered, "Chu Xunzhen, although you were despicable in the past, you at least had the self-awareness to prepare some food and trinkets for me. But you're deliberately saying this to grab attention; it's truly laughable. Why don't you apologize to Brother Changqing?"

Pei Changqing stood arrogantly, waiting for Chu Xunzhen to apologize, but Chu Xunzhen didn't even give him a glance before leaving.

But to her surprise, Chu Mingyuan stood in front of her.

"Get out of the way." Chu Xunzhen frowned.

Why is that madman Chu Mingyuan blocking her way?

"Chu Xunzhen, because of you, Mother has been confined to her quarters, my second brother has been beaten, Rou'er's marriage to the heir has been postponed, and the Ping'an Marquis's Mansion and the Chongding Marquis's Mansion have become sworn enemies. You are so vicious, don't even think about entering the Chongding Marquis's Mansion. Today, if you don't kneel down and repent to Rou'er, I will no longer have you as my sister."

As Chu Mingyuan spoke, he actually reached out and tried to force her to kneel down.

Chu Xunzhen stepped back, dodging his hand.

"Are you crazy?"

"You're the one who's crazy! You'll stop at nothing to frame Rou'er and Prince Gu. Who did you offer yourself to last night? How could you be so shameless?"

Snapped!

Unable to bear it any longer, Chu Xunzhen raised her hand and slapped Chu Mingyuan across the face. Chu Mingyuan staggered, his head turned to the side, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

"You dare hit me?" Chu Mingyuan asked incredulously.

He is the future heir of the Marquis of Ping'an's mansion, the eldest brother. How dare Chu Xunzhen, a bastard who returned from the countryside, hit him?

"You're catching a thief and then bringing in dirt? My brother just made up a bunch of baseless accusations that I was out flirting with men. How are you any different from those ignorant people? As for Chu Wanrou, not only do I not have to kneel down and repent, she should be the one kneeling down and thanking me."