Fairy, shut up! I'm really not blondie.

An unprecedented sense of humiliation descended upon them.

The princess's trembling became more and more obvious.

Unknowingly.

Her Majesty the Empress's forehead was even beaded with sweat.

Her shimmering golden hair clung softly to her cheeks.

The hands inside the sleeves were almost leaving finger marks.

Hmm.

Awoo,

Seriously, I can't take it anymore!

Fortunately.

The Holy Maiden of Taiqing was very elegant.

They ate very quietly, taking each bite seriously.

They almost never look up unless absolutely necessary.

So for now, no abnormalities have been detected in the Empress.

But this can't go on forever!

Princess Dumb couldn't help but slightly raise her eyes.

He gave the boy beside him a pleading look and transmitted his voice.

"Brother Su, please."

"My sister is really going to find out soon!"

Ji Lanxin felt more embarrassed than ever before.

Even though I've been bullied so many times before, none of these times have left me feeling utterly helpless.

It was a double torment, both physically and mentally.

But in this case...

Princess Shameless discovers that the only person she can turn to for help is still that little thief!

That's infuriating!

But it's uncontrollable, and there's nothing we can do about it.

Her Majesty the Empress was wearing a dragon robe, though she covered most of her face with her sleeves.

Her slightly flushed face couldn't be fully seen.

But those pitiful eyes were filled with a sense of vulnerability.

It makes one's heart soften.

pity--

this time.

Su Qing did not do as she wished, but simply smiled and said calmly.

"This is not okay."

"His Majesty."

"These are the conditions you agreed to beforehand. Hmm, if you don't want the eldest princess to find out, then you'd better figure it out yourself."

Ji Lanxin: "..."

Is this really something a human being could say?!

Ugh, you despicable little thief!

Princess Scum felt like she was being driven crazy.

But I can't go crazy yet.

because--

A slight noise reached my ears.

That was the sound of my sister putting down the ceramic spoon.

Based on her understanding of her beloved older sister.

This basically means that the older sister has finished her meal and will then focus her attention on this.

By the time.

No matter how well you try to hide it, your older sister will definitely notice something is wrong!

After being betrayed by her sister.

Do I really want her to see me in such a disheveled state?

You really shouldn't do that kind of thing.

She bit her lip hard.

Her Majesty the Empress's mind has never been working so fast as it is now.

Out of the corner of the eye.

It was the boy's smile.

He was always so calm and composed, no matter the situation—as if he wasn't the one causing a ruckus under the desk at that moment!

when.

I wish I could have that kind of shamelessness from that boy.

Do not know why.

Ji Lanxin found herself calming down a little.

at last.

The moment the eldest princess looked up.

Princess Dumb had a sudden inspiration and let out a soft breath.

"Hoo—cough!"

Ok?

Ji Lanxue raised her eyes.

Then they saw Her Majesty the Empress leaning back in her chair.

He rested one hand on his forehead, his face unusually rosy.

His eyebrows were furrowed.

Fine beads of sweat were still seeping from his forehead.

At first glance.

What a charming and lovely appearance she has.

The eldest princess was stunned for a moment.

For a moment, I almost thought I had discovered something incredible.

But then.

Take another closer look.

They noticed that Ji Lanxin's furrowed brows seemed to conceal a hint of pain, and she was taking deep breaths.

Until they heard the Empress cough.

Ji Lanxue frowned and asked.

"Lanxin".

"What's wrong with you?"

"Did you catch a cold?"

"I didn't... cough cough cough!"

The blonde girl clutched her chest, smiled weakly, and then, as if a pain was starting to appear somewhere in her body, she suddenly bit her lip.

"Lanxin!?"

The eldest princess immediately stood up.

They're about to come closer.

"Don't worry, sister."

"I'm really fine."

Ji Lanxin let out a breath and said softly.

"It's just that I've been quite tired lately, and—sister may not know, but there's a wisp of my aura left behind at the place where the Great Evolution Dragon Vein is guarded, to protect the dragon vein."

"So, every time the dragon vein is activated, I am affected to some extent. After resting for a while, uh cough cough, I'll be fine."

"Besides, it's not convenient for you, sister, to get involved in this matter."

His words came out in fits and starts.

But Ji Lanxue understood.

She raised an eyebrow inwardly.

It turned out to be the case.

No wonder Su Qingxian left so decisively; she must have known beforehand that her younger sister had left a wisp of her aura in the dragon vein, which is why she relaxed her vigilance slightly.

only--

This is a side effect.

It does look a bit strange.

But as Princess Dumpling said.

The eldest princess did not ask any further questions.

after all.

She represents the Taiqing Holy Land and the Dao Alliance, and was originally one of the parties borrowing the dragon vein.

The more information you gather about dragon veins, the more likely you are to be perceived as having "malicious intentions."

Ji Lanxin is an empress.

It wasn't convenient to tell her more.

at this time.

The best option for both parties is to avoid suspicion.

but--

"Lanxin".

"Are you really okay?"

"I can refrain from asking too many questions, but would you like me to get you some medicine?"

Ji Lanxin felt like crying but had no tears left.

I'm on the verge of a mental breakdown.

Heaven knows how much energy and stamina she expended to deliver that seemingly effortless performance.

She felt that she was even becoming somewhat delirious.

It took her quite a while to realize what her sister had just said.

Shake his head.