So she went to the prince's mansion with Mu Li again. Zuo Yan saw them but didn't stop them. He just joked, "Miss has been coming to the prince's mansion quite frequently lately."
"I'm here on business," Cheng Xiran's deliberate defense only made Zuo Yan suspicious.
Mu Li stayed outside, while Cheng Xiran entered the mansion alone. She headed straight for the study. After looking around, she didn't see Helian Duo. So she went to his bedroom.
At first, her gaze just casually glanced through the window, but then she was attracted by the scene inside.
Helian Duo was bare - chested, changing his dressing. His smooth, firm back without a single ounce of fat made her recall that she had seen his front a few days ago... Now she had seen both the front and the back. Logically, she should be satisfied.
What would it feel like if she touched it?
Cheng Xiran couldn't help swallowing. Some desire made her keep staring intently.
Suddenly, there was a whoosh of wind in her ear. When she looked inside again, Helian Duo was gone.
She widened her eyes, thinking it was an illusion, until there was a low sound beside her.
Her mind went blank. She knew what was coming next and had to play it by ear. She pretended to be nonchalant and walked past Helian Duo, who was now standing in front of her. She looked around and sighed, "The scenery in the prince's mansion is really beautiful..."
When she met Helian Duo's eyes, she couldn't help smiling. "Hey, isn't this the prince? Why are you out without your clothes on? Although this is your mansion, it's a bit indecent... Of course, it's your mansion. You can do as you like to be comfortable."
Before Helian Duo could reply, she continued on her own, "Oh, I just remembered that I have something very important to do. I won't disturb you anymore. Bye!"
She was eager to leave, but Helian Duo grabbed her by the collar.
"I didn't expect that the great Miss Cheng would be a lecher. Peeping in the dark in broad daylight?"
There was no telling whether Helian Duo's tone was cold or warm, but there was a big smile on his face, even though his words carried a bit of blame.
"I wasn't hiding in the dark. This position is very conspicuous!"
In her hurry to respond, Cheng Xiran ended up accusing the wrong person and revealing her true intention.
She blushed with regret, but her eyes still couldn't help looking at Helian Duo's eight - pack abs. She hated herself!
But she just couldn't resist!
Oh my god, such a great figure!
As Helian Duo got closer, a strong masculine aura came towards her. His handsome face got closer and closer, and his breath was also getting nearer. Her heart started pounding. Whether it was because of excitement or something else, anyway, she didn't dodge like last time.
When they were only a few steps away, Helian Duo stopped first. Looking at the cute blushing girl in front of him, he suddenly had the urge to tease her. He said ambiguously, "Do you want to have a try?"
Try what?
Touch it?
Cheng Xiran's mind went blank. She tilted her head and looked at Helian Duo. After nodding slightly like a dragonfly skimming the water, she reached out and touched him. This time, it was Helian Duo's turn to take a half - step back in confusion. He murmured hesitantly, "Cheng Xiran, you really touched me. Aren't you ashamed? You're a girl!"
Maybe her action gave her more courage. She became more outspoken. "I have to say, it feels really good. The abs are real. It seems that the prince takes good care of himself on weekdays."
"Your Highness, Miss, what are you two doing?"
Zuo Yan's words broke the already strange atmosphere.
They also pulled Cheng Xiran back to reality.
Cheng Xiran scratched her head and ears, but couldn't think of any excuse. She could only smile at Zuo Yan. "Oh, I came to find the prince. We just happened to meet. There's nothing between us. Nothing happened. Don't think too much. Please don't think too much!"
The more she said, the more Zuo Yan couldn't help overthinking. Helian Duo knew that she was just making things worse. He ordered her not to say another word. With just a look, Cheng Xiran immediately gave in and stood there silently.
"What's the matter?"
Hearing this, Zuo Yan just remembered his business. He quickly said, "Your Highness, there's news from the palace. The emperor invites you to the palace. He has something important to discuss with you."
The palace... How magnificent... But Cheng Xiran wasn't looking forward to it at all. It was just a luxurious and extravagant place surrounded by high square walls. It wasn't fun at all.
"Do you want to go?"