Chapter 65: Chapter 61: Stay Away from Muscle Men or Misfortune Awaits

For more than three years, Wen Ranchen had stayed in the palace because of his eyes, never showing his face outside. Everyone thought that the once most outstanding student of the Imperial College was no longer as famous as before.

Yet, unexpectedly, he was even more astonishing than in the past.

Arriving a bit late, Wen Jingming sat in the corner and watched Wen Ranchen win. He gently caressed his cup, lost in thought.

In the past, he never attended the Princess’s birthday banquets, not because he had any objections to the Princess, but because the Princess was not happy to see him. Hence, the Emperor never forced him to attend.

Today, with a thick face, he came, planning to propose again to the Emperor about replacing the Princely Heir after the banquet. After all, he was about to go on an expedition tomorrow. If he could secure the title of Princely Heir for Wen Suyi before his departure, the child would be more motivated during his time outside.

Not long after Wen Ranchen decided to stay in the Imperial Palace, Wen Suyi was brought back to the General Mansion. After all, the Emperor had already kept one child of the Wen Family; he could not hold another. The Wen Family had been loyal for generations, and their loyalty must not be chilled.

In Wen Jingming’s eyes, although Wen Suyi’s talent was not as stunning as Wen Ranchen’s, he was still a talent worth nurturing, being his son after all.

More importantly, over the years, Wen Suyi was willing to work hard and inherit his will, in contrast with what he perceived as Wen Ranchen’s “willingness to fall”. Wen Suyi’s diligence and perseverance now won his favor.

But just now, when he saw Wen Ranchen overpowering many students of the Imperial College, and discussing strategies in front of the Emperor and Empress without any fear, his heart wavered again.

Truthfully, Wen Suyi was not bad either, but now it seemed that Wen Ranchen was not as he had thought, wasting himself away in the deep palace.

After careful consideration, Wen Jingming decided to wait until the banquet ended to talk with Wen Ranchen.

The decision on the position of Princely Heir could wait until then.

Soon, everyone’s attention returned to the Princess. After all, the Princess had said that the first would receive a gift from her.

A mysterious gift!!!

Shen Jingxian was looked at by everyone, feeling uneasy in her heart. Was she really going to give the Duke’s position to the male lead? Was that not improper…

“Since it’s an important gift, of course, I’ll secretly give it to Brother Ranchen later! How can I let you all see it!”

Sorry, male lead, my conscience is uneasy. After all, it’s a suitable gift for the female lead’s father. I’ll compensate you with something better later.

“Hahahaha, Yi Fen has grown up, and has little secrets?”

“Hehe, but I have no secrets from Father and Mother. I will secretly tell Father and Mother what this gift is too!”

“Good! As expected of my good daughter!”

At this time, as happy as the Emperor and Empress and Wen Ranchen were, others were equally pained.

They also wanted to know what the Princess’s mysterious gift was!!

Could it be… a cute kiss?

If it really was… damn! The more they thought, the more indignant! The more they thought, the more they felt at a loss!

In great spirits, seeing that his own daughter seemed to enjoy watching the men from Dongwu Country dance, the Emperor spoke to Li Yan, asking the scantily clad muscular men to dance again.

Shen Jingxian indeed enjoyed it, watching intently when suddenly, a scantily clad man appeared beside her.

The exposed chest muscles and abdominal muscles seemed to shout, just like a male mother!!

Shen Jingxian understood, this was also a Dancing Man, but why did he not go to dance and instead come over here?

To blatantly seduce her Little Princess, this was not quite right.

But after all, this was someone from a foreign country, regardless of his identity, Shen Jingxian decided to treat him with courtesy.

“What brings you here?”

“The Prince wanted Ruo’er to serve the Princess…”

????? I’m eight years old, what service is there…

“To dine.”

Oh, then it’s nothing.

Shen Jingxian felt fortunate that her shock earlier had not yet shown on her face, otherwise, she would have lost great face.

This person had the type she liked in appearance and body. After some comprehensive consideration, just as Shen Jingxian was about to respond, she suddenly felt a murderous aura from beside her.

Remembering that there was also a true minor beside her, Shen Jingxian decided to stay away from perversion and protect purity.

“This Princess does not need your service, be gone.”

No one expected that just as Shen Jingxian finished her words, this muscle man named Ruo’er stuck close, though not physically touching her, yet very close indeed.

Shen Jingxian could even smell a strange fragrance on him, very odd given his explosive muscles, seemingly able to send her flying with a punch, yet the fragrance was gentle and sweet.

Furthermore, this seemingly fierce man spoke words that were plaintive, “Please, Princess, do not drive Ruo’er away! The Prince will kill me!!”

Ah? Why was that?

In the original text, there was no such section written.

For some unknown reason, Shen Jingxian felt something very strange about this situation. How could an ordinary Dancing Man casually come to her side, Shi Wang would never allow strange people to approach her.

Unable to help it, she looked around, only to find that Shi Wang was nowhere to be seen.

“Brother Ranchen, where is Shi Wang? Did you see him?”

Wen Ranchen showed a puzzled expression, “He’s not here?”

As if he had yet to discover anything.

Shen Jingxian fell silent.

Shi Wang would never leave without saying anything; had something gone wrong?

Could it be related to the Concubine from Wen Ranchen’s mansion?

Ultimately, Shen Jingxian said nothing; since Wen Ranchen did not know, then for the time being, it would remain unknown.

“Hmm, didn’t see him, maybe he’s hiding somewhere, he’s always like this.”

Wen Ranchen obediently nodded, his eyes still blankly staring ahead.

Shi Wang, ah, should never reappear again.

Believing in his Concubine, she would definitely use this sword well and not easily let it go again.

“Princess, Ruo’er…”

Goodness, the ambiguous voice immediately pulled Shen Jingxian back to reality.

With Shi Wang absent, how was she to handle this situation, she could not possibly rely on the blind Wen Ranchen, so it was up to…Father and Mother, look at me!!!

Just as Shen Jingxian turned around to call for someone, she saw this Ruo’er stick a hand into his crotch, leaving Shen Jingxian stunned. It wasn’t as she thought, right? What was he planning to do to a child!!!

His hand moved, and from the crotch, he pulled out a short sword, directly stabbing it into Shen Jingxian’s chest.

It was quick! Before Shen Jingxian’s chest even reacted, it was pierced.

And in the next moment, he swiftly tore his clothes, already scant with few pieces of fabric, even more shreds.

Shen Jingxian had never encountered such an event. It felt so outrageous to her. Although, as a Princess, she had experienced assassination attempts, this was the first time seeing one extract a sword from the crotch and land a strike.

To fit a sword, how large must that crotch be…

Wen Ranchen watched as the scene unfolded in front of him, his blood turned cold as if time itself had frozen; he could not feel anything around him. Only clearly could he see the Little Princess, drenched in blood, sitting beside him.

Then, her body swayed gently, collapsing towards him.

The soft, powerless body, crashing into his embrace.

Also crashing open a bleeding skull upon his heart.

The excruciating pain halted his heart.

“Your Highness?” Wen Ranchen’s voice trembled as he called out, no longer able to hide his feelings. His eyes gazed upon Shen Jingxian with pain, also self-reproach.

Just at this moment, there arose a noisy voice, crying out, “No, don’t catch me!! It was the Princess who first made a move, Prince, save me!!!”

Hearing this, Shen Jingxian was roused by anger.

Using the last of her strength, she uttered her final words, “He’s so ugly, I…would never make a move first.”

The Princess… passed away.

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