After teaching Poison Douluo a lesson, Gu Yue Na felt much lighter and floated back home.
As soon as she entered the house, Ziji rushed over like a hunting dog, sniffing the air. Upon seeing that it was only Gu Yue Na, Ziji's face showed disappointment.
"Sis, you're back late. Where's Brother-in-law?"
Ziji stepped forward and hugged Gu Yue Na's arm.
"Your brother-in-law has something to do, so he won't be eating with us tonight," Gu Yue Na replied indifferently.
Hearing this, Ziji looked like she had been doused with cold water, her face immediately falling. "Huh?"
"Why? Brother-in-law is so irresponsible. He should cook for us before leaving!"
Ziji muttered, complaining.
Gu Yue Na narrowed her eyes and stared at her. "What, is it now a duty for my husband to cook for you?"
Ziji's body trembled slightly. She turned her head slowly, looking at Gu Yue Na's beautiful face with a smile.
She quickly shook her head. After the incident with Xiang Si Duan Chang Hong, she had learned a bit about love. Now, she understood that her master was just showing possessiveness over her spouse.
"Sis, how could I think that way? I just feel that Brother-in-law's food is too delicious. It would be a shame not to eat it, right, Biji?"
Ziji hurriedly pulled Biji, who was doing household chores, over.
Biji looked confused and greeted Gu Yue Na, then asked, "What's going on, Ziji?"
Ziji glared at Biji. This little fox, trying to play the good person!
"I said! Isn't Brother-in-law's food especially delicious? Don't you like Brother-in-law?" Ziji said, rolling her eyes, setting a trap for Biji.
Biji blinked and nodded. "Of course, Brother-in-law's food is delicious. I like Brother-in-law, of course."
Biji answered naturally, with no hint of guilt. She thought Ziji was being ridiculous. Brother-in-law was so good; it would be strange if anyone didn't like him.
Ziji initially felt smug, thinking she had caught Biji in her trap. But Biji was too simple-minded, not realizing what Ziji was implying.
Biji's straightforward answer made Ziji realize she had exposed herself. Now she understood that Biji had already realized the nature of love between a man and a woman.
This backfired, and now she had revealed herself!
Ziji's face froze, and she glanced at Gu Yue Na out of the corner of her eye.
Gu Yue Na's half-smile gaze landed on Ziji's face, and she softly said, "Ziji, you sure know a lot."
Ziji almost wanted to cry. She only wanted to set up Biji, but now she had exposed herself!
"Sis, let me explain…"
Yue Xuan, the event tonight, was of a high caliber, with all the guests wearing exquisite masks, covering the lower halves of their faces. Every guest was dressed impeccably, holding tall wine glasses, chatting in groups.
There were several long tables covered in white tablecloths, with delicate food, pastries, and red wine towers arranged on them. The music played gently, and in the dance floor, men and women were dancing.
After entering, Dan Heng did not particularly enjoy such gatherings. He suppressed his urge to pull out a book and read, sitting quietly in a corner, calmly observing the noble men and women.
After all, his only purpose for attending was to acquire the jewelry that Ning Fengzhi claimed all women would love. Otherwise, with his salary, he didn't know when he'd be able to afford a gift for Gu Yue Na.
If it were just something cheap, he wouldn't have cared before, but now, he felt like he couldn't present such things.
While thinking, he waited for Tang Yuehua to arrive.
Suddenly, a shadow sat across from him.
It wasn't Ning Fengzhi, but a young girl with short golden-gray hair, wearing a mask that couldn't hide her youthful beauty.
"Excuse me, sir, why are you hiding here? Is it because the wine isn't good or the music too unpleasant?" the girl asked curiously.
Dan Heng was momentarily speechless.
He had come to hide, and yet, someone found him. He couldn't help but feel helpless.
However, this girl didn't seem to be causing any trouble.
Dan Heng shook his head and replied, "I like quiet, so I came here to rest. Miss, please give me a more secluded space."
Dan Heng nodded at the girl, and she was slightly taken aback. He had immediately rejected her attempt to engage.
Since he had come to this gathering, he must know her identity.
Yet, Dan Heng didn't even give her face, and it seemed like he wanted to get rid of her. He was the first one to do so!
The girl had originally been drawn to him because he carried a mysterious aura that made her feel close to him.
But now, she was intrigued by the rejection.
The girl's small mouth pouted, and her rebellious side was triggered. She stared into Dan Heng's eyes. "Do you know who I am?"
"I don't know," Dan Heng shook his head.
"I'll tell you secretly..."
The girl leaned forward, almost about to lie on the table, and whispered to Dan Heng, "I am Princess Xueke of the Tiandou Empire!"
Princess Xueke looked at Dan Heng proudly after speaking.
Now that she had revealed her identity, she expected Dan Heng to be frightened and apologize.
Dan Heng simply responded with an "oh," and thought to himself that she was indeed a troublesome person.
"So what do you want to do now?"
Princess Xueke huffed and asked curiously.
She had been admiring Dan Heng and wanted to learn more about him. Now, a sense of rivalry had entered the mix.
She wanted this man to "submit" to her.
Dan Heng stood up, slightly nodded, and said, "Since you like it here, I'll go somewhere else. Please, enjoy yourself."
With that, Dan Heng turned and walked away, sitting in another corner.
Since she was a princess, he didn't want to get too close.
Princess Xueke's eyes widened in disbelief as she watched his back.
After learning her identity, he didn't eagerly speak with her but instead stood up and walked away? It was as if she wasn't the most favored princess of the Tiandou Empire but some sort of plague!
It was really infuriating!
Princess Xueke's chest heaved with anger when, at that moment, a figure entered from the door. Though she made no sound, her presence itself drew many gazes.
All the men's eyes, though subtle, were filled with admiration.
This was the owner of Yue Xuan, the most noble of noblewomen, and the woman who was loved but never obtained by the Tiandou Emperor—Tang Yuehua!
Tang Yuehua was elegant and regal. As she walked over, a noble aura greeted everyone.
Princess Xueke secretly glared at Dan Heng... she didn't dare to do so openly, as it would be rude.
She also stepped with dignity, arriving beside Tang Yuehua, and gently embraced her.
"Teacher, you're so beautiful..."
Tang Yuehua gently stroked Princess Xueke's back, smiling and saying, "I can hear a bit of grievance in your voice."
Princess Xueke buried herself in Tang Yuehua's chest and murmured, "As expected, nothing escapes Teacher's notice..."
"It's all that guy. He... he doesn't care about me at all..."
(End of chapter)