During this time, the back of her neck was tapped lightly, sending a tingling sensation down her spine.
Mo Zhaozhao felt her strength draining quickly, her whole body weak, and she no longer had any will to resist.
Who?
Who is so daring to make a move even on Princess Hua Yang?
Where are her Hidden Guards?
Are they all dead?
Can’t they see she’s being held hostage?
"Mm~"
Mo Zhaozhao let out a muffled grunt, her eyes uneasily scanning the cramped, dim space, feeling a surge of fear.
Click!
A faint sound echoed as the secret door closed, isolating her completely from the outside world.
Her neck was tapped again, and the lost strength quickly returned. Ignoring her fear, Mo Zhaozhao reached out to grab the face of the person behind her.
However, her wrist was easily caught, and the person’s fingers lightly tickled her palm, teasingly.
Scoundrel!!!
Mo Zhaozhao’s eyes flashed with anger, a murderous intent rising within her.
"Tsk, the Princess is still as fierce and fiery as she was in her youth."
A deep voice whispered close to her ear from behind, carrying a familiarity marked by frivolity and mischief. Instinctively, Mo Zhaozhao’s body trembled slightly as she lifted her leg to stomp hard on his foot.
"Yun Wanye, you dare to hold me hostage, do you wish to die?"
"Mm~"
Yun Wanye did not dodge, allowing her foot to land heavily, letting out a weak, painful grunt.
"Serves you right!"
For this scoundrel to hold her hostage.
Seeing that she had hurt him, Mo Zhaozhao let out a cold snort of satisfaction, feeling somewhat avenged.
"Princess truly is ungrateful. I try to save the Princess, yet she doesn’t appreciate it and treats me so harshly. My foot is almost destroyed by your stepping."
Yun Wanye said in a pitiful voice, deliberately selling his misery.
"What nonsense are you spouting? I’m perfectly fine, why would I need you to save me? Furthermore, what kind of saving method is this? Clearly, it’s a hostage situation."
Mo Zhaozhao glared furiously at him, realizing after speaking that he was still holding her wrists awkwardly. She tried to pull her wrists free, her voice tinged with barely noticeable disgust.
"Let go of me!"
Yun Wanye’s heart twinged slightly as he reluctantly released her. Once free, Mo Zhaozhao swung her arm towards his impeccable, picturesque face.
This damned rogue, with his familiar and skilled actions with women—who knows how many have been taken advantage of.
Noticing her movement, Yun Wanye tilted his head slightly, dodging her strike.
"Princess, don’t hit the face. You can’t hit my face."
"What if I hit your face? You dare to hold me hostage and take liberties with me; even if I chop off your head, no one will say a word."
Yun Wanye felt a little guilty but stubbornly defended himself.
"The Princess has misunderstood my words earlier; I said I was saving the Princess, not holding her hostage. As for taking liberties, Princess, you misunderstand. The previous contact was unavoidable during the rescue process."
"Excuses!"
Mo Zhaozhao fumed, wanting to spit at him, but recalling the Princess’s elegance, she begrudgingly held back.
"Fine, fine, I’m too busy to argue with you. Take me down quickly; I have something important to attend to."
Damn!
Such a perfect opportunity ruined by this annoying nuisance. Who knows if there is still time to teach Su Qianxue a lesson now?
If I can’t teach Su Qianxue a lesson today, this guy will pay.
"Something important?"
Yun Wanye suddenly smirked, looking slyly at the bright and bold girl before him.
"The important matter the Princess speaks of, isn’t it to push Miss Su into the lake?"
"!!!"
Mo Zhaozhao’s eyes widened in disbelief, staring at him. Realizing her gaffe, she quickly averted her gaze, speaking in a slightly panicked tone.
"Utter nonsense, slandering a Princess without reason; be careful the Princess doesn’t charge you with defaming the royal family."
"Whoa, the Princess is quite formidable indeed. Even if the Princess charges me, I must remind her that Su Qianxue is off-limits."
Yun Wanye lazily replied, showing no fear.
"What—what do you mean?"
Mo Zhaozhao was both embarrassed and angry, glaring at him, and in frustration, admitted everything.
"Fine, you guessed right. I do intend to push her into the water to teach her a lesson. She dared defy me; what about it? Are you going to protect her or expose me to everyone?"