Chapter 78: Chapter 74: I Just Have Bad Breath! (Bold and Unashamed)

Miraculously, Shen Jingxian agreed, and the two of them went directly to the nearest restaurant, entered a private room, and ordered a table full of dishes.

Wen Ranchen today wore a Brocade Golden Robe and a White Jade Crown, with long eyebrows and phoenix eyes, a high and straight nose bridge, and lips that were moist and pale pink.

Yunyi was already charming, and while there were many beauties in the Capital City, none had his brilliance and bearing. Just sitting there quietly, without a word, his slight lift of brows and eyes exuded nobility.

Even alongside such an unmatched beauty as the Princess, he did not pale in comparison at all.

The waiter responsible for serving the dishes stood to the side, trembling with excitement, nearly spilling the dishes.

Mother! I’ve made it! Today I saw an Immortal!!!

The waiter was convinced that Shen Jingxian and Wen Ranchen were immortals; otherwise, how could mere mortals be so extraordinarily beautiful?

Not long after the waiter left, the doorway of the private room where Shen Jingxian and the others were became noticeably lively; people frequently passed by and lingered.

Shen Jingxian accidentally glanced to the side. Oh boy, the paper window was almost turned into a sieve.

She wanted to tell the people outside, even if you’re peeking, you could all just share one hole. Everyone pokes a hole, and we have no way of not being seen…

Some were even bolder, starting a conversation right at the door.

“Young master, I’ve already poked a hole for you.”

“Hmm… why is it so smelly? Didn’t you brush your teeth today?”

“I, I brush my teeth every day!”

“Then why does it still smell so bad?”

“I’ve had bad breath since I was a child!”

The atmosphere gradually became more and more self-assured.

Shen Jingxian was still waiting to hear more of the conversation between the two when the one who seemed like the young master spoke, “Never mind, I’ll do it myself.”

Then Shen Jingxian saw another hole appear in the window, along with a wild finger moving left and right, attempting to widen it.

Couldn’t bear to see.

Wen Ranchen, at some point, walked to the doorway, did something unknown, and a scream was abruptly heard at the door.

But it was just a single scream, then silence followed.

The sound made Shen Jingxian feel a bit unsettling, and after Wen Ranchen returned to his seat with a normal expression, she couldn’t help but ask, “Brother Chen, what did you just do?”

The girl in front of him had shed most of her youthful innocence, her baby fat was gone, replaced by striking features and bold beauty.

Wen Ranchen could already foresee how much trouble this stunning face would cause him in the future.

Hiding his frustration deep within, Wen Ranchen responded gently to Shen Jingxian, “I just sprinkled something on the window that would cause the wrongdoer to feel the pain of broken bones.”

Hearing it was so serious, Shen Jingxian couldn’t help but shrink her neck. This cute little gesture made her vibrant face look harmless for the time being.

“They didn’t deserve such harsh punishment, did they?” Shen Jingxian said, sighing as she spoke. Wen Ranchen really had changed.

Seeing that the Little Princess had misunderstood, Wen Ranchen chuckled lightly and took out a small paper packet, “Your Highness, this is a powder I made when I was idle. It causes the pain of broken bones when touched, lasts for ten breaths, and then it returns to normal.”

It was the first time Shen Jingxian had heard of such a magical thing. She couldn’t help but examine it up and down, left and right.

Wen Ranchen watched from the side with eyes full of indulgence.

After quite a while, Shen Jingxian finally looked up and seriously asked Wen Ranchen, “Can it be eaten? What does it taste like?”

Wen Ranchen replied smoothly, “It’s edible, and it tastes like snow peach.”

“Won’t it hurt if it’s in the mouth?”

“No, it’s poisonous, but saliva can neutralize it.”

Shen Jingxian had been curious since she was a child, so as she listened, she reached out to untie the paper packet.

She thought of trying it with chopsticks later.

But unexpectedly, the packaging method of the paper packet was so ingenious, layer by layer, intertwined, that Shen Jingxian accidentally spilled some powder onto her fingertips.

But just as Shen Jingxian felt a hint of pain, the powdered finger entered a warm, moist place.

Shen Jingxian could even feel a soft and slippery sensation brushing her fingertip, but before she could think further, the feeling vanished.

Then, Wen Ranchen calmly took out a handkerchief and wiped the crystal off Shen Jingxian’s hand, with a bit of regret in his eyes, but his words were controlled and rational, “Your Highness, the situation was urgent, forgive my rudeness.”

Shen Jingxian said nothing, looking at the hand that was cleaning hers, with clearly defined joints, sleek and fair, and suddenly a thought occurred to her.

“Wen Ranchen, did you do that on purpose?”

Shen Jingxian had always called Wen Ranchen “Brother Ranchen,” and this was the first time she addressed him by his full name in his presence.

She thought Wen Ranchen would be intimidated by her “solemnity,” but unexpectedly, his mood seemed to improve.

He broke into a delighted smile, no longer polite and courteous, even his voice carried an interest, “Why would Your Highness ask that?”

“You’ve been good to me since childhood. How could you just give me something so dangerous without any precaution? Besides, your reaction when my hand touched the powder was too quick.”

To Shen Jingxian, she was questioning him, seriously questioning him.

By what principle could one violate the rules and ambush a princess’s hand?

Her reputedly most beautiful hand, how could it be licked without her consent, unless she agrees personally.

In short, it meant two words, apologize!

But to Wen Ranchen’s ears, these words turned into coquettishness.

The words “been good to me since childhood” combined together gently scratched at his heart like a cat’s paw, not painful but ticklish.

And it was unbearable.

Wen Ranchen put down the handkerchief in his hand but did not release Shen Jingxian’s hand. He looked steadily at Shen Jingxian, his eyes full of deep ocean-like thoughts that could completely engulf a person, “Does Your Highness dislike it?”

“Dislike what?”

Wen Ranchen didn’t answer, only bringing the slender finger still in his grasp to his lips, gently licking…

At this moment, Shen Jingxian saw the emotion in Wen Ranchen’s eyes clearly.

It was desire.

Desire for her.

Fuck! Wen Ranchen, you pervert, I’m still a child!

The warmth on her fingertip felt like a branding iron, and Shen Jingxian instinctively tried to withdraw her hand, but Wen Ranchen held it preciously, leaving her no room to move.

Wen Ranchen controlled his strength well, neither causing Shen Jingxian pain nor allowing her to break free.

“Wen Ranchen, let go!”

“Is it because Your Highness likes that Dongwu Country man, that you don’t want me?” Wen Ranchen seemed not to hear, speaking thoughtfully.

Shen Jingxian: ? What kind of nonsense is he spouting?

The male lead had turned strange; she had to escape.

Just say something nice and get past this…

“No, I would never not want Brother Chen.”

Upon hearing these words, Wen Ranchen seemed to finally return to some hint of normalcy, his eyes becoming gentle again, though his grip did not lessen, “Your Highness… will you marry me when I return?”

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