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Chapter 18: Vying to Curry Favor

  The Cold-Blooded Prince's Seductive Consort

  At this time, Shui Lian Yue was silent, staring at the distant place where the candlelight was bright, her face even colder, her ten fingers clenched tightly, and the scattered killing intent became even more intense.

  For the past two days, she had been feeling a clear stagnation of her vital energy and blood, and even slight movements would make her feel colder than usual. Therefore, tonight, she must retrieve the elixir.

  "Go, find him", as soon as Shui Lian Yue's words fell, she started her light skill and flew towards the front yard, Hong Ying also closely followed behind, always keeping vigilant, no matter what, she had to protect Miss Zhou completely.

  The front yard was filled with the sound of silk and bamboo instruments dancing in the air. Since the summer solstice had not yet arrived, there were occasional cool breezes in the evening, so the longevity table was set up outside the house.

  Tonight, all the guests who came to celebrate my birthday are people of high social status. The Chu family dared not be neglectful and treated them with utmost hospitality. At the banquet, the wine flowed freely and the fragrance wafted everywhere, the dishes were exquisite and varied, truly a lot of thought had been put into it.

  Mr. Chu was ninety years old, with white hair and a face full of wrinkles, but he looked very spirited. Sitting next to Mr. Chu was Chu Yihua, whom Shui Lingyue recognized at a glance.

  Suddenly, a servant ran to Chu Yihua's ear and whispered something. Chu Yihua immediately fell into a sullen face, stood up and said something to Old Master Chu, then hastily left the table.

  It didn't matter that she was dressed like this, but it allowed Shui Lian Yue to clearly see that Chu Yi Hua had not only a jade pendant around her waist, but also her small cloth pouch.

  "Damn it", Shui Lianyue clenched her fists and slammed them on the fake mountain stone, unable to hold back a low curse. No wonder she had been searching for so long without finding anything - it turned out that Chu Yihua had always worn it close to her body, and who knows if the medicine inside was still effective or not.

  As soon as Chu Yihua left the seat, Shui Lianyue also slipped away behind the fake mountain. However, she didn't notice that there was a pair of deep eyes staring at her all along.

  Followed Chuyi Hua to the second floor again, but didn't expect that Chuyi Hua didn't go in at all.

  He stood outside the pavilion with his hands behind his back, wearing a deep purple brocade robe with dark flowers, which set off his fair skin. His facial features were as clear-cut as if carved, and his phoenix eyes sparkled with a hint of brilliance. His high nose bridge and thin lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint, dazzling smile.

  "Come out, I know you're here."

  Shui Lianyue was hiding in the dark, originally thinking of jumping out and beating him up, then taking back what belonged to her, but unexpectedly, she was discovered by Chu Yihua.

  She thought that the skills she had learned in the organization had not been forgotten and were still pure and flawless, so it can be seen that his martial arts are not low.

  Hong Ying furrowed her brow, seeing Miss about to slip out, and promptly grasped Shui Lianyue's arm. Just then, a black figure leapt in front of Chu Yihua, but his back was turned towards Shui Lianyue, so she couldn't see his face.

  "Is it you?" Chu Yihua was clearly very surprised, the smile at the corner of his mouth instantly retracted, replaced with a calm expression, even puffed out his chest, and proudly said: "The king has never had any dealings with merchants before, today he came to attend the birthday of the humble old man, the humble one is grateful, but doesn't know what the king is doing in the backyard of the humble one's house?"

  That black figure seemed to be indifferent to Chuyi Hua's arrogance and questioning, without any movement or emotional fluctuations.

  "The Chu family's iron smelting technology is pure and mature, whether it's the imperial court or merchants, even if it's the Dongshuo country and the Canglan country, they will probably all try to curry favor with them."

  It's undeniable that this voice is too charming, with a husky tone that doesn't lose its dignity, and a sensuality that also carries a full sense of unquestionability and oppression.

  Men are not uncommon, but he alone caught the attention of Shui Lian Yue, because of that captivating aura on his body, even she who was hiding in the dark could feel it, including his voice, which was also exceptionally attractive.

  "Hmm, that's natural. However, if others were to hear the prince's words, they might misunderstand and have ulterior motives. Please, Your Highness, think thrice before speaking." Chu Yihua wasn't seeing this man for the first time; although he always had an intangible aura of pressure, and moreover, others feared him, but he didn't.

  The Chu family's smelting technology is unmatched, even the emperor has to be cautious, and the current empress dowager is from the Chu family's direct lineage, which adds to their prestige. Therefore, in the Jinxi Dynasty, the Chu family is a figure that everyone competes to fawn over, who dares to offend them?

  "What? Are you saying I, the king, don't know how to speak?"

  "How dare a humble person like me?" Chu Yihua slightly bowed, although it was a courtesy, but somehow it didn't seem respectful, instead, it carried a hint of mockery.

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