If all these evil spirits truly attach themselves to Xie Jiuxiao, in the end, they would still be no match for the Taiyin Evil. They would merely become nourishment to strengthen the Taiyin Evil, thus increasing its power. Therefore, isolating the evil spirits is not only beneficial for Xie Jiuxiao but also makes him a prison for the Taiyin Evil!
"Zhaozhao, I haven’t felt warmth for a long time."
A layer of frost covered the corners of Xie Jiuxiao’s eyes and eyebrows. He trembled as he spoke, "I remember, when I was extremely cold, I placed my hands and feet into the fire to warm them, yet felt no pain. Instead, I was delighted for that slight warmth."
"What nonsense are you saying? It’s just because of the Evil Qi surrounding you that you feel unusually cold now."
Yu Nianzhao quickly stuffed a new talisman into the sachet and hung it back in its place for Xie Jiuxiao.
Before the talisman’s effect could start to take place, the chill from Xie Jiuxiao’s body had already spread over.
"Zhaozhao, when we first met, you were as cold as me, but after a few days, you became like a small sun, shining upon me and everything around you. Tell me, are you really the sun?"
Xie Jiuxiao stared at Yu Nianzhao, his whole body so stiff that even turning was difficult. He suddenly let out a bitter smile, "Am I going to be frozen here?"
Yu Nianzhao blinked her beautiful eyes, took his ice-cold hand with her warm one, and warmth began to flow over, "Since you say I’m a little sun, I must melt all the frost on you with my warm sunlight. Don’t worry, you won’t be frozen."
With that, she stood on tiptoe, unexpectedly pressing her lips lightly against Xie Jiuxiao’s, the dragonfly touch causing his pupils to contract, and his body tensed with nervousness. The warm breath quickly passed on, melting the frost on his face immediately.
Until Yu Nianzhao returned to her spot, Xie Jiuxiao was still dumbfounded in place, caught in the previous moment.
"Xie Jiuxiao, are you feeling better now?"
Yu Nianzhao, seeing how seriously he was frozen, had just leaned over to give him a small amount of her Divine Power. It truly was just a tiny bit, and as expected, the Divine Power worked quickly, making the Taiyin Evil not dare to act up and quiet down.
"Xie Jiuxiao? Can you hear me speaking?"
Seeing Xie Jiuxiao unresponsive, Yu Nianzhao waved her hand in front of his eyes and found that even his breathing seemed to pause.
"Xie Jiuxiao, are you alright? Take a deep breath!" Yu Nianzhao exclaimed, patting his cheek.
Only then did Xie Jiuxiao come back to his senses, a hint of red rising on his handsome face. He exhaled heavily, subconsciously glanced at her red lips, and then awkwardly looked away.
"Ahem, I’m fine!" Xie Jiuxiao silently turned his head, "What did you just... do?"
"Just transferred a little of my... power to you to make sure you wouldn’t get frozen foolishly here." Yu Nianzhao’s eyes were clear, not feeling that her earlier actions were anything significant!
Xie Jiuxiao couldn’t tell if he was surprised or disappointed. He pursed his lips and said, "You mustn’t do such things with anyone else, understood?" Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn NoveIꜰire.net
Yu Nianzhao rolled her eyes at him, "I’m not stupid. I wouldn’t give such advantages to others for free."
Joking aside, if Xie Jiuxiao weren’t one of her food sources, she wouldn’t have been so generous to share her Divine Power.
"Yes, that’s more like it." Seeing her earnest expression, Xie Jiuxiao nodded in satisfaction.
"Let’s go back. I’m hungry already. Indeed, today isn’t suitable for a celebration banquet. It’s better to go back and eat Ms Jiang’s crispy duck and eight treasure rice."
"Yes, let’s go back."
The two walked together, and Xie Jiuxiao still pretended to be weak, trembling slightly from time to time.
Yu Nianzhao disdainfully glanced at Xie Jiuxiao’s ’frail’ demeanor, almost rolling her eyes to the heavens, yet she still endured, extending her hand to interlace her fingers with Xie Jiuxiao’s clearly defined hand, going back together.
Just as they returned to the Prince Su Mansion, a scream was about to pierce their eardrums.
"What are you two doing?"
A beautiful woman in vigorous attire stared intently at the hands clasped tightly between Yu Nianzhao and Xie Jiuxiao, her aggrieved expression clearly visible, as if Xie Jiuxiao were the heartbreaker and Yu Nianzhao the third party meddling in their affair.
"Who is this?" Yu Nianzhao was bewildered.
Xie Jiuxiao answered coldly, "She’s from the Dongfang Family, they’re here."
"Oh?" Yu Nianzhao raised an eyebrow, "Judging by this girl’s expression, she’s not simply from the Dongfang Family. Xie Jiuxiao, did you do something to betray her? Her jealousy is palpable."
Xie Jiuxiao gently pinched her small hand and calmly said, "Don’t speak nonsense. Before the Princess Consort, I had no romantic entanglements."
Yu Nianzhao’s heart skipped a beat, feeling inexplicably bashful.
The way he said it, why did it sound so much like a vow of loyalty?
"Yue, show some respect!" Dongfang Chenyuan scolded, then turned with a bright smile, "Your Highness, Princess Consort, you’re back? Xiao Yue brought the beads for the Buddha string!"
Dongfang Chenyuan came running energetically, opening the box in his arms, "These are consecrated white jade Buddha Beads, though not as powerful as the previous ones. The previous string was consecrated by the ancestor, each bead receiving offerings and following the ancestor through talisman cleansing. Although it’s hard to compare, this should suffice."
Lying in the box were numerous white jade Buddha Beads, their quality indeed seemed fine.
"Hmph, these are top-notch white jade Buddha Beads. The ancestor is old and seldom involves himself with worldly matters. I had to coax him to consecrate this Buddha string; the Prince should be thanking me indeed."
Dongfang Chenyue lifted her chin arrogantly, casting a challenging glance at Yu Nianzhao.
In the next second, Dongfang Chenyuan slapped her over, making her stagger and nearly fall.
Dongfang Chenyue rubbed the back of her head, glaring at Dongfang Chenyuan indignantly, "Sixth Brother, why did you hit me? I’m your real cousin, hitting someone’s head can make them dumb."
Dongfang Chenyuan rolled his eyes, "Without hitting your head, you’re already stupid; a few more hits wouldn’t make you any dumber."
Enraged, Dongfang Chenyue was about to retaliate, but Dongfang Chenyuan easily pushed her back, "Who let you disrespect the Prince and Princess Consort? You have no manners."
Dongfang Chenyue stood there dumbfounded, as if struck by lightning, staring at Yu Nianzhao, tears welling up, "She’s the Princess Consort? Whose Princess Consort?"
"Calling you stupid is justified. Being with the Prince, whose Princess Consort could she be? Of course, she’s the Princess Consort Su." He tapped her forehead with the folded fan in his hand, seeing her tear up, he frowned and gave a push, "Dongfang Chenyue, why are you crying?"
Dongfang Chenyue cried out, "When did the Prince marry a Princess Consort? Why wasn’t I informed? His Evil Qi is so intense, who has the right to stay by his side? Only me, it should be me!"