Chapter 120: Chapter 116: A Man Who Breaks Masculine Virtue

From a psychological standpoint, Shen Jingxian wanted to see a man dance, but this matter couldn’t be seen in such a straightforward way.

After all, it wasn’t just a simple dance performance. When the performer was a man, it concerned not only her feelings but also what outsiders might think.

If Mu Yuan performed for her today, the news would quickly spread across the capital: the Princess secretly meeting with a dancing man, their intimacy envied by all.

Once the news spread in the capital, it wouldn’t take long for it to reach Wen Ranchen’s ears.

As everyone knows, the speed of sound is 340 m/s, while a train’s speed is around 55 m/s; the speed of sound is faster, and so will the spread of rumors.

If Wen Ranchen heard this shocking news while fighting on the battlefield: the Princess having a lavish good time in the palace, watching men strip dance!

Wen Ranchen might rush back to the capital at once and stab the two to death with a sword.

Yes, with one sword, since one sword could pierce through two!

String our hearts together… what nonsense!

Shen Jingxian felt this wouldn’t do, she had to firmly refuse!

Before she could figure out how to start, a shrill voice came from outside the door, “Who do you think you are to dance for Her Highness?”

Hearing this unreasonable voice, Shen Jingxian knew Pan Jiaojiao had arrived.

Pan Jiaojiao strode towards Mu Yuan, devoid of any ladylike reserve, forgetting to greet the Princess, directly standing in front of Shen Jingxian, with a contemptuous look, “Any old cat or dog dares to sway in front of Her Highness, dressed so provocatively, clearly not a gentleman, your dance would only taint Her Highness’s eyes! Get out of here!”

After scolding him, Pan Jiaojiao ignored Mu Yuan; in her mind, men trying to gain the Princess’s attention to rise to power were a dime a dozen, and as long as men existed, they’d never be completely rid of this; why waste her effort?

It was enough to scold him and quash his fancy.

Pan Jiaojiao signaled the people around her to drag the eyesore away, not lingering on the man for a second due to his unexplained charm. Beauty, regardless of gender, couldn’t surpass a princess’s.

She still preferred looking at the Princess.

Pan Jiaojiao then turned around, gracefully paying respect to Shen Jingxian, a picture of elegance, making it hard to imagine her earlier sharpness and arrogance.

“Jiaojiao pays her respects to Her Highness.”

Taking the opportunity to preemptively lodge a complaint, “Your Highness, look at him—so disrespectful! And with impure intentions!”

Shen Jingxian hadn’t recovered from Pan Jiaojiao’s barrage of clever remarks when those soft words suddenly shocked her. Well, this little sister has two faces?

Shen Jingxian was stunned.

“What brings Jiaojiao here today?” Though Pan Jiaojiao’s words had been harsh, Shen Jingxian had no intention of defending Mu Yuan.

Craving the body was one thing, but she still had common sense. Mu Yuan’s peculiar behavior today, not only changing his previously distant attitude towards her but also offering to dance for her, seemed fishy. After so many failed attempts, this man suddenly presented himself, seeking nothing would be impossible.

He probably wanted more, enough to demand her body in exchange.

However… men’s beauty, no matter how tempting, shouldn’t be indulged!!!

Moreover, who knows what could be spread if she defended Mu Yuan?

The fourth maid in the second row near the corner belonged to Yiren Pavilion, known to Shen Jingxian long ago, but she never dealt with it. Instead, she let her document her daily life in Yi Fen Palace to boost her fame.

She represented the Imperial Family, meaning that the more prominent her image, the better the family’s image.

In modern terms, it could be called the star effect.

When Pan Jiaojiao heard Shen Jingxian call her, she smiled sweetly and said to Shen Jingxian, “Recently, Jiaojiao has learned a new dance, and wants to perform it for Your Highness!”

Oh, another dancer.

But this one could be worth watching.

“Sure.”

Pan Jiaojiao, seeing the Princess agree, couldn’t hide her delight, “It’s the dance I mentioned to Your Highness before. I had trouble with one move, but somehow managed it one day without knowing how.”

Pan Jiaojiao, clinging to Shen Jingxian’s conversation, “Jiaojiao, with your exceptional talent, any dance would suit you naturally.”

Mu Yuan couldn’t just watch them leave; he needed to succeed.

The maids brought by Pan Jiaojiao from the Prince Mansion usually didn’t do any rough work, and stayed by her side.

Adhering to the principle of gender propriety, the maids didn’t actually grab Mu Yuan, just extending a hand symbolically to stop him.

Seeing Mu Yuan about to leave, panicking and unsure of what to grab, they just managed to catch onto his clothes in their haste.

His clothes were already slightly open, and with a maid’s tug, the opening widened even more, exposing his lower abdomen.

Mu Yuan gave a slight glance, “Let go.”

The two maids blushed immediately, instinctively releasing their grip.

By the time they realized, Mu Yuan was again in front of the Princess, terrifying them to no end.

But what could they do, having never done heavy work at the Prince Mansion, they stood no chance against this strong man.

Mu Yuan approached the Princess, reiterating his earlier words, “You mentioned sending me back to Dongwu Country, but before I return, may I offer a final dance as gratitude for these years?”

A final dance?

Shen Jingxian was tempted.

Now it wasn’t the same as before, with Pan Jiaojiao alongside her, the situation shouldn’t be too problematic?

Truthfully, she did want to watch Mu Yuan dance again.

Not because Mu Yuan was the greatest dancer, but when you repeatedly desire something yet cannot attain it, it becomes an obsession.

Pan Jiaojiao snorted, her eyes lifted, hands on hips, ready to scold again, but she heard Shen Jingxian beside her softly agree.

Pan Jiaojiao turned, incredulous, “Your Highness?”

Shen Jingxian responded calmly, “Mu Yuan is from Dongwu Country, their dance style differs completely from Yunyi Country’s, being more robust and vigorous. You once said a dance of yours felt lacking, you might find answers in Mu Yuan’s performance.”

Hearing this, Pan Jiaojiao saw the Princess’s consideration for her and turned sunny on the spot.

Pan Jiaojiao then assessed Mu Yuan, undoubtedly a particularly charismatic man.

What a pity he disregarded male virtue.

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