Yun Xi looked awkward, while Qi Rong grinned, looking charming and lazy. He hooked a lock of Yun Xi's black hair with his slender finger and leaned forward.
"I also have something to say to you."
His warm breath fanned against Yun Xi's ear, full of aggression.
Yun Xi's ears turned red, and her cheeks burned. She subconsciously covered her ears and distanced herself from Qi Rong. Then she asked blankly,
"What?"
Qi Rong pulled down her hands covering her ears and wrapped them in his big palm. His eyes were deep.
"After I leave, don't seduce men! Especially Qi Yu. You should stay away from him!"
His tone was just like that of a jealous husband. Even Yu Zhu, who was standing far away, could smell the sourness.
Yun Xi had thought Qi Rong was going to say something important, but unexpectedly he was doubting her chastity!
"Are you out of your mind? Do you think I'm that kind of person?"
Yun Xi felt annoyed for a moment. She tried to shake off his hand forcefully, but he held it tightly. Instantly, she got really angry.
"On the contrary, you're always attracting women. Do you know how many secret attacks I've suffered in the girls' academy because of you? Compared with you, the Crown Prince is much better!"
Whether in public or private, Yu Xueming had never hidden her admiration for Qi Rong. As a result, every time Qi Rong deliberately teased her, it was regarded as a threat by Yu Xueming.
She wouldn't do anything openly, but secretly she would instigate the female students in the academy to gang up against Yun Xi and create "surprises" for her from time to time.
Although these didn't cause her any real harm, it was really annoying when there were too many of them.
And all of this was thanks to Qi Rong!
In comparison, the Crown Prince Qi Yu was gentle and elegant. He treated everyone equally and would never cause her any trouble.
Being questioned about her character by Qi Rong, Yun Xi couldn't help complaining about her grievances. However, she didn't notice that her last sentence instantly touched Qi Rong's dangerous nerve.
"Do you mean Qi Yu is better than me?"
Qi Rong narrowed his black eyes slightly, looking dangerous.
Yun Xi subconsciously wanted to nod, but when she met Qi Rong's deep black pupils, her neck stiffened involuntarily, and she swallowed hard.
She cursed herself for being so honest and almost forgot how petty Qi Rong was!
If she dared to nod at this moment, Qi Rong might really wring her neck!
"Have you thought it through?"
Seeing Yun Xi looking hesitant and struggling to think for a long time without giving an answer, Qi Rong's face became even darker.
Qi Rong got closer and closer. He propped his arms on the stone table, trapping Yun Xi in front of him.
Yun Xi closed her eyes and stepped back. Her waist hit the stone table, and she had nowhere to retreat. Finally, between honesty and her life, she chose the latter.
"I made a slip of the tongue just now. How can the Crown Prince compare with you?"
"You're graceful, valiant, extremely intelligent, and chivalrous! You're like a celestial being that can only be found in the sky, not on earth!"
Yun Xi flattered shamelessly, not even blushing or gasping. However, Qi Rong wasn't so easy to fool.
"Are you indirectly saying that I'm not human?"
Qi Rong looked down at Yun Xi from above, enjoying the instant change of her expression.
"Of course not! I'm praising you as a celestial being, unique and unparalleled. No ordinary mortal can match you!"
Yun Xi waved her hands quickly and tried to explain. She gritted her teeth in annoyance and cursed secretly that Qi Rong was really hard to please!
But Qi Rong seemed to have caught Yun Xi's flaw. He raised his eyebrows and looked at her suspiciously.
"Do you mean Qi Yu is an ordinary mortal?"
When did she say that!
Yun Xi choked and almost choked on her saliva. But under Qi Rong's authority, she had to nod reluctantly.
"Except for you, everyone else is an ordinary mortal."
After saying this, Yun Xi felt exhausted. She even felt a bit sorry for Qi Yu. But what could she do when facing this tyrant Qi Rong?
Yun Xi wanted to cry but had no tears, while Qi Rong looked satisfied. He scraped Yun Xi's nose with a smile.
"Good for you to recognize my worth. I'll let you off this time."
Seeing Qi Rong getting up and finally giving her freedom, Yun Xi quickly straightened her waist, took a deep breath, and couldn't help sticking out her tongue at Qi Rong's back and making a face.
The next moment, Qi Rong turned around. Yun Xi immediately stood up straight and held her breath, almost biting her tongue.
"I'm leaving."
Qi Rong's gaze lingered on Yun Xi for a moment. When he spoke, there seemed to be a trace of reluctance rising in his heart.
"Okay! Have a smooth journey."
It would be best if you fall into a pit on the way and make a fool of yourself!
Yun Xi showed a bright smile and waved goodbye to Qi Rong cheerfully.
Seeing Qi Rong's back disappearing in front of her, Yun Xi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and was secretly happy that she could finally have some peace for a while.
But subconsciously touching her neck, she felt a bit empty.
"It's all that robber's fault!"
Yun Xi cursed Qi Rong secretly and attributed all the strange emotions in her heart to Qi Rong stealing her jade pendant.
Just as she was about to go back to the house, she suddenly stopped. She found that she was still wearing Qi Rong's cloak.
"Yu Zhu, I'll go to the front yard to return something."
Without thinking much, Yun Xi hugged the cloak and left the yard. Coincidentally, she met her father Yun Sheng who was rushing over in a hurry. When he saw her, he asked,
"Xier, where's the King of Xian?"
Yun Xi was about to say she hadn't seen him, but when she noticed her father's gaze was fixed on the cloak in her hand, she instantly felt embarrassed.
"He just left."
Although the cloak had been discovered by her father, Yun Xi still subconsciously hid it behind her back, so as not to anger her father's sensitive nerve.
Hearing this, Yun Sheng frowned. He didn't ask further but stepped forward, grabbed the cloak from Yun Xi's hand, and instructed,
"You go back. Be careful not to catch a cold."
Seeing Yun Xi's gaze lingering on the cloak, Yun Sheng sighed,
"Dad will return it to him for you."
After saying that, he left in a hurry.
It was because Qi Rong was going to the northwest to relieve the disaster this time, and he had something important to say to Qi Rong. If it was too late, it might lead to a big disaster!
However, when he returned to the mansion, he only saw Qi Rong's guard Zhan Feng in the living room.
After learning that Qi Rong hadn't left, he immediately rushed to his daughter's yard to take a chance. Unexpectedly, things were just as he had expected!
This King of Xian was really audacious and didn't take him seriously at all!
Clutching the cloak tightly in his hand, Yun Sheng quickened his pace. Finally, just as Qi Rong was about to mount his horse and leave, he stepped forward and grabbed the reins.
Seeing Yun Sheng suddenly appear, Qi Rong raised his lips and smiled.
"The Prime Minister's Mansion really takes good care of its guests! Even Prime Minister Yun would condescend to hold the horse for the guest? I'm truly flattered."
Every time Qi Rong met Yun Sheng, he almost always spoke sarcastically, as if deliberately trying to make people uncomfortable. However, Yun Sheng was used to it and didn't care.
He held the reins tightly and looked up at Qi Rong, saying,
"Your Highness, since you've come, it won't be too late to listen to what I have to say before you leave!"
Seeing Yun Sheng so insistent, Qi Rong raised his eyebrows slightly.
"Okay. Make it short. Don't waste my time."
Qi Rong had no intention of dismounting at all, which made the others in the Prime Minister's Mansion look at each other in surprise.
This King of Xian was too arrogant! After all, their master was a first-rank prime minister, but he dared to speak to him so domineeringly.
On the contrary, their master didn't get angry and issue an order to expel the guest. Instead, he continued to hold the other's reins, seemingly not feeling humiliated at all.
It was really strange!