What surprised him was that this girl, who seemed so easy to fool and was either a Flower Fairy or a Flower Spirit, was not easily duped at all.
Gu Shengyin smiled slyly, "If I turn into a flower, then nobody would know."
The man coaxed gently, "Don’t you want to go out and see the world?"
Gu Shengyin’s eyes widened with excitement; she had heard Cuier and the others mention that the world outside Yun Mansion was so much fun!
Seeing the desire flicker in her eyes, Yu Wenrui chuckled softly, his eyes holding a hint of determination, "If you come with me, I can take you everywhere to have fun, okay?"
As a flower, her greatest limitation was being rooted in the soil, unable to go anywhere before shape-shifting.
Gu Shengyin, tempted by Seduction, nodded dizzily in agreement.
Just then, someone entered the garden, "Your Highness the Prince Xian..."
Her voice abruptly cut off upon seeing Gu Shengyin.
Gu Shengyin took a look at her; this was someone the original body knew, Yun Chuqing, the top beauty of Ming Country.
However, this title might now come with a caveat, for there was Gu Shengyin.
If Yun Chuqing was a beauty meticulously carved and decked in luxurious garments, then Gu Shengyin was a natural masterpiece, inherently exquisite, like the moon gracing the sky or a solitary orchid in a secluded valley.
Yun Chuqing’s complexion was far from pleasant, as her father had finally managed to secure an opportunity to invite Prince Xian into their residence. She had been instructed to make a good impression, for obtaining His Highness’s favor would be advantageous for the entire Yun Mansion.
Yun Chuqing was initially confident; after all, Prince Xian had neither wife nor concubine, and with her beauty, securing his affections shouldn’t be troublesome.
She had dressed up with great care for this occasion.
But now her confidence wavered, as beside Prince Xian, there stood a beauty who was not only her equal but maybe even surpassed her in charm.
She forced a smile, "May I know who this lady is? I have not seen her before."
But inwardly, she thought: Dressed like that, she definitely doesn’t come from a reputable family.
Gu Shengyin was initially smiling, but suddenly she became angry and turned away, ignoring her.
Yu Wenrui didn’t understand what had upset her, but he took hold of her hand and nodded to Yun Chuqing, "She is someone from the Prince’s Mansion, here to find me."
He gave Yun Chuqing a glance, well aware of her underlying motives. Yun Chuqing was indeed beautiful, but he now had a better treasure by his side.
He said, "It’s getting late; I must take my leave."
Yun Chuqing watched helplessly as Prince Xian led the other woman away.
Once they left Yun Mansion, the carriage from the Prince’s Mansion was already waiting outside.
Although those outside were quite curious about the Prince bringing back such a stunningly beautiful woman after a single outing, they knew better than to ask any questions.
"What’s wrong?" Yu Wenrui asked curiously.
Gu Shengyin looked at him, still visibly annoyed, "She insulted me!"
Yu Wenrui thought for a moment before realizing she was talking about Yun Chuqing.
"How did she insult you?" He was curious, as the two had scarcely interacted.
Gu Shengyin stretched out her hand and pointed to his chest, "She said it here."
Yu Wenrui’s expression turned grave instantly: She could actually hear the thoughts of others?
"Can you hear what I’m thinking, then?" he asked.
Gu Shengyin honestly shook her head, "You’re strange, you are the first person whose thoughts I can’t hear."