The cabin was abuzz with noise. Yan Zhao, who disliked the hustle and bustle, finally wrapped his arms around Ning Yuwang and entered the second - floor compartment to take a short rest.
Just as they entered, Ning Yuwang's gaze fell out of the window.
Outside the window, there was a man pacing back and forth.
It was Lu Jin.
He let out a deep breath and waved his hands, as if trying to cool down the heat on his face as soon as possible.
Ning Yuwang's eyes darkened, and she secretly grew wary in her heart.
Back then in the poor alley, both the Lu Mansion and Lu Jin had seemed odd.
Not to mention the eyeless dragon body carved on the stone table, which was exactly the same as her dragon form.
As for Lu Jin himself, he was not only good at music but also had a bit of knowledge about sorcery, yet he never revealed any details.
If it was all just coincidence, it would be too much of a stretch.
Ning Yuwang frowned slightly. Thinking of the dragon body on the stone table, she also recalled that burning candle wax.
There was a faint burning sensation at the tip of her tail, which was hard to ignore.
Outside the window, Lu Jin, feeling that no one was watching him, was covering his hot face.
After a moment, he trembled and took a step back. Looking at his right hand, he was both shy and eager to get closer!
He must be crazy!
Ning Yuwang nodded slightly, wondering how Pei Yunlu could be acquainted and close with such a man.
One was a delicate young lady from a boudoir, and the other was a poor scholar from the alley. They lived in completely different worlds.
She was lost in thought and ignored Yan Zhao in the room.
He hugged Ning Yuwang from behind and followed her line of sight down to see a strange man.
First there was Qing Yu, and now this strange man.
Jealousy welled up in Yan Zhao's heart suddenly. "He won't do either?"
Ning Yuwang didn't take her eyes back but didn't understand his meaning either. "What won't do?"
"Even if one day my lady remarries, you're not allowed to marry a scholar like this who can't even bind a chicken."
He had a sharp eye and could tell at a glance that the robe on Lu Jin was made of ordinary material and had rough workmanship. He didn't look like a wealthy man.
Only then did Ning Yuwang realize that he was jealous again, and she found it amusing in her heart.
She wondered what Yan Zhao would think if he knew that it was Pei Yunlu, not herself, who had something to do with Lu Jin.
Seeing that she didn't refute but instead smiled, her eyebrows and eyes were even more relaxed and happy than when facing Qing Yu.
Yan Zhao became even more convinced that Ning Yuwang had special feelings for this man. "Wanwan, are you going to abandon me?"
There was a wet and itchy feeling on his neck. Listening to his words, Yan Zhao really looked like a little dog afraid of being abandoned.
His moist eyes were full of grievance, and his thick eyebrows were knitted, showing his innocence.
Ning Yuwang couldn't help but turn around and smooth his eyebrows. "Your Highness is extremely handsome. You should have more confidence in yourself."
She had already made up her mind to search for good medicine throughout her life to cure his illness.
Even if it meant sacrificing her dragon pearl, she would be willing.
However, she always struggled with how to suddenly explain to Yan Zhao that her real form was not human but a dragon.
Ning Yuwang was never afraid of anything, but when it came to Yan Zhao, she actually shrank back.
She was worried that he would be scared or disgusted.
Perhaps it was precisely because of her hesitation that Yan Zhao misinterpreted it as her being indecisive.
He was constantly worried that Ning Yuwang would leave him.
One was worried that the other would be afraid of her non - human form, while the other, who already knew she was not human, was worried that she would leave at any time.
Especially Yan Zhao, who loved to test and was clingy.
"If I grow old, will my lady leave me?"
Yan Zhao was actually happy that Ning Yuwang was infatuated with his good looks.
But then he frowned again and couldn't help but ask further.
Ning Yuwang: …
What else could she say?
She stood on tiptoe, raised her head, and pressed her wet lips on his, silencing all of Yan Zhao's questions and worries.
When she started to breathe heavily and wanted to pull back, Yan Zhao hugged her even tighter.
He let her catch her breath for a moment and then kissed her again. Then he gently led her towards the small couch.
Ning Yuwang didn't want things to go further, but Yan Zhao's actions didn't allow her to back down.
She felt a weakness in her waist, and the soreness welled up again.
"Your Highness, that's enough!"
She whispered in resistance, but before she knew it, Yan Zhao had already taken off her outer robe, leaving her chest exposed.
When she squinted and looked up, she saw the lust in Yan Zhao's eyes.
And beneath the lust, there was her reflection. Her actions weren't completely resistant, and her expression seemed to be cooperating.
In an instant, Ning Yuwang seemed to understand.
She realized that, like Yan Zhao, she also loved the other person.
Before Ning Yuwang could think further, the world spun around her, and she and Yan Zhao had fallen onto the small couch.
Yan Zhao stretched out his long arms, enveloped her in his arms, and then pressed down on her.
"My lady, are you ready?"
Yan Zhao murmured seductively. His actions were bold, but the tips of his ears were still innocent and blushing.
Ning Yuwang buried her face in his chest and replied in a muffled voice, "Yes."
His thin lips were about to cover hers again.
The beauty in his arms was also lost in passion, inviting him to kiss her.
Just as the atmosphere was getting more and more amorous, someone ruined the mood.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
A Si called out anxiously outside the door. "My lord, Miss Pei is fighting with someone."
He didn't know Pei Yunlu's identity, but A Da seemed to know.
A Da even urged him to knock on the lord's door, saying that Miss Pei had a special identity. If he didn't report this, the consequences would be unimaginable!
A Si was suspicious and shocked. Could it be that Miss Pei was the lord's mistress kept outside?
How could the lord do this!
He was a bit reluctant, and the sound of his knocking on the door became louder and more impatient, as if he was releasing all his anger!
After a while, Yan Zhao finally opened the door from inside.
He glanced at A Si with a gloomy face. But A Si was still indignant and for the first time bravely met his eyes.
He was going to seek justice for the princess!
He wasn't afraid!
Even though his legs were trembling slightly, he was still brave!
His bravery made A Da, who had been holding back, feel a bit sorry for him and even quietly tugged at his sleeve.
Would A Si back down? Of course not!
He even tugged his sleeve back from A Da's hand.
His actions made Yan Zhao stunned for a moment. He didn't know what had gotten into him!
He shot a sideways glance at A Da, who lowered his eyes, pretending not to notice.
"Humph!"
Yan Zhao was worried about Pei Yunlu after all. He snorted and left.
But his hasty steps made A Si think that he was anxious about Pei Yunlu, which seemed to fully reveal their "private relationship".
The princess didn't even get jealous!
A Si clenched his fists and followed Lian Ye into the room.
At this moment, Ning Yuwang's hair was a bit messy, and her makeup was slightly smudged.
One could easily tell what had just happened if they looked closely.
But A Si was still immersed in his anger and didn't notice the details at all. He even quietly complained, "Princess, you must be on guard against the women around the lord!"
Ning Yuwang thought the women he referred to were An Xingzhi and replied confidently, "Don't worry!"
One was showing concern out of loyalty, and the other was hoping for her to fight for favor!
They were completely off - topic, but there was still a bit of a kindred spirit between them.
Lian Ye and A Da couldn't help but look at each other, both unable to hide their speechless expressions.
After tidying up her clothes and makeup, Ning Yuwang also walked out.
Because she was a few steps behind, there was already a crowd gathered on the deck, and someone in the middle was shouting.
"What on earth is going on?"
Yan Zhao frowned. His face was extremely gloomy, and there was a murderous aura around him.
The people around only thought he was irritated and were scared of the coldness he exuded.
It took them a long time to stammer, "The people brought by Miss Pei offended Princess Yong'an."