Upon hearing this, Feng Yunshu's heart skipped a beat.
"Your Highness really knows how to tease this concubine. No matter what kind of fish it is, it must stay in cold water, right? If it's put in a hot spring, won't it turn into fish soup?"
"It's a long story. In short, Madam, you just need to remember that without my permission, don't enter the yard again. There is indeed a rare species of fish in the pond."
"But—"
Feng Yunshu was skeptical. Helan Yanting's words were so impeccable that she felt like she was in a fog.
If there really were some kind of fish in there, it mustn't be an ordinary one. Moreover, she could sense such powerful spiritual energy. Could it all be related to this fish?
Could it be...
The more Feng Yunshu thought about it, the more something seemed amiss. Could this Helan Yanting be an immortal cultivator like her?
"Madam, the Third Prince is still in the hall. Come with me to have a look. If I remember correctly, Madam and the Third Prince have known each other since childhood. You're like childhood sweethearts, aren't you?"
Since Helan Yanting was insistent on taking her away, Feng Yunshu naturally couldn't insist anymore. She couldn't just directly question him about what strange thing was being raised in there.
She'd come and take a look secretly when she had the chance later. For now, rescuing Xiaoling was the top priority.
Feng Yunshu didn't insist anymore and obediently cooperated with Helan Yanting, following him towards the hall.
Before they reached the hall, they saw a figure in a royal blue brocade robe in the viewing pavilion ahead.
The man was tall and upright, with an extraordinary air. Just standing quietly in the pavilion, he was like a beautiful landscape.
Just from the back view, Feng Yunshu quickly recognized that this was the Third Prince, Dongfang Yuan.
"Your Highness the Third Prince, why did you come out? Yanting was dealing with some family matters just now and was delayed. I hope Your Highness won't blame me."
Helan Yanting stepped forward with a smiling face to greet him. Feng Yunshu stood still on the spot, hesitating whether to follow. At this time, Helan Yanting turned to look at her. "Madam, you should pay your respects when you see the Third Highness."
Feng Yunshu had no choice but to step forward and salute Dongfang Yuan. "Your Highness the Third Prince."
Since Feng Yunshu appeared, Dongfang Yuan's gaze had been on her, if only indirectly. Even if he wasn't looking directly at her, it was hard for Feng Yunshu to ignore the burning gaze directed at her.
What was this all about!
So what exactly was the relationship between the original owner and Dongfang Yuan? Were they lovers looking at each other lovingly? But now she was already the Princess of the Helan Mansion, and Helan Yanting was right here. Wasn't this Third Prince being a bit too oblivious to propriety?
Feng Yunshu, who had been single for nearly a hundred years in her previous life, instinctively felt that matters of the heart were just too complicated. The few brain cells she had were simply not enough to figure it out, so she might as well not dwell on it.
"Brother Yanting, you're being too polite. We've known each other for many years. I've long regarded Your Highness as a bosom friend. How could I mind such a small matter?"
"Hehe, Your Highness thinks too highly of Yanting."
"Brother Yanting is a married man now. Every time I came to the mansion before, I always felt something was missing. Now that there's a beautiful princess in the mansion, it really has a brand - new feel."
Saying this, Dongfang Yuan took another look at Feng Yunshu, who had been silent beside him. "Princess Helan, we've known each other since childhood. Seeing you marry Brother Yanting now, I can finally rest assured."
"I have full confidence in Brother Yanting's character. Hehe."
Dongfang Yuan smiled and patted Helan Yanting on the shoulder, showing a gentle and magnanimous demeanor.
However, in Feng Yunshu's eyes, this Third Prince was clearly not smiling sincerely. He was simply a fake - smiling boy.
Helan Yanting followed suit and showed modesty. The two sat down in the pavilion and started chatting about all sorts of things. Feng Yunshu was not interested in men's topics at all. She was only thinking about how to find an opportunity to talk to Dongfang Yuan alone about rescuing Xiaoling.
"Your Highness, Your Highness the Third Prince, this concubine is not feeling well. I'd like to go back and rest for a while. Excuse me."
Hearing this, Helan Yanting immediately frowned and looked at Feng Yunshu with a worried expression. "Madam, where do you feel unwell? Did you catch a cold last night? I'll order someone to invite a doctor to examine you right away. How about that?"
Looking at his anxious and worried face, Feng Yunshu almost believed that he was really worried about her.
"Your Highness, this concubine is fine. I'll be okay after lying down for a while."
Feng Yunshu felt that the atmosphere at the moment was indescribably awkward. Being sandwiched between these two smiling Buddhas, she felt extremely uncomfortable. If only she still had her spiritual energy! She would definitely turn invisible or burrow into the ground and escape the scene immediately!
Fortunately, Helan Yanting didn't say anything more and finally let Feng Yunshu go.
Feng Yunshu didn't look back and quickly left the scene.
Of course, Feng Yunshu would never go back like this. Otherwise, this rare opportunity would really be wasted!
So she took a detour and appeared behind a big tree not far from the mansion's main gate.
"Princess, weren't you feeling unwell and going back to rest?"
Zilan and Axi followed Feng Yunshu for a while and felt that the route was wrong. Zilan was puzzled.
Feng Yunshu pretended to sit down casually on a stone bench beside her. "This princess thought that the wind might make me feel more awake. Axi, go and ask the kitchen to prepare some tea and snacks and bring them over."
Axi quickly nodded in agreement and turned to leave.
Feng Yunshu then instructed Zilan, "Zilan, go to the room and get this princess's cloak. The wind is a bit strong."
Zilan was also afraid that Feng Yunshu would catch a cold, so she quickly nodded in agreement. The two of them turned around and left together.
Watching their departing backs, Feng Yunshu instinctively let out a sigh of relief.
Here, the two who had gone to get things together couldn't help but mutter.
"Axi, where did we follow the princess just now? Why do I seem to have suddenly forgotten something?"
"Nowhere. We just walked around in the mansion, and then the prince came and took the princess away."
"Really? I always feel like my mind is a bit muddled..."
"Maybe you didn't rest well last night. You should have a good rest today."
"Maybe..."
On the other side, under the big tree.
Feng Yunshu sat on the bench and couldn't help but cross her legs. A cool breeze blew, and the autumn air was crisp. She felt so comfortable that she couldn't help but hum a tune.
"Langgerigelang, Langgerigelang..."
At this time, a gust of wind blew. Feng Yunshu heard a rustling sound from the big tree above her head, and there was also a special smell?
Was there someone in the tree?
Feng Yunshu became alert. Just as she was about to look up at the tree, the figure of the Third Prince, Dongfang Yuan, appeared in her sight.
Goodness, he finally came! Feng Yunshu instantly perked up!
She had just used a little hypnosis on Zilan. This was done without spiritual energy, and she could only try based on her past experience. Unexpectedly, it was quite successful.
However, compared to Zilan, this Dongfang Yuan would surely be harder to deceive. After all, he was a martial artist with internal energy and a more determined will.
Feng Yunshu hesitated. If he refused to help her later, would she have to try hypnosis again?
While she was still纠结ing, unexpectedly, Dongfang Yuan walked over by himself.
"Yunshu."
This time, he didn't address her as the princess. Instead, he called her by her maiden name.