Time flew by, stars shifted, and the morning sun rose. A warm ray of sunlight filtered through the window and fell upon Ning Rongrong's face. She groggily opened her eyes, only to find that Lin Chen was no longer beside her; he had left at some unknown time. A look of disappointment immediately appeared on Ning Rongrong's fair face.
For the next two days, Lin Chen's life was very regular. During the day, he went to All Magic to farm monsters, and at night, he returned to the Prince's Mansion to sleep. Zhu Zhuqing was still absorbing her spirit ring and had not yet woken up. Although Ning Rongrong had some small grievances, she still worked tirelessly, fulfilling her duties as a maid, scrubbing his back, warming his bed, and had become quite skilled at it.
That night, Lin Chen had already fallen asleep. Ning Rongrong lay beside Lin Chen, her mind wandering. After two days, Ning Rongrong had begun to adapt to her new life. Although Lin Chen was still cold towards her, he hadn't been overly harsh.
In Ning Rongrong's eyes, such a Lin Chen was not scary, which also made her much bolder.
Looking at Lin Chen's flawless face, she couldn't help but raise her hand and gently caress his handsome features. A look of fondness appeared on her face, and her eyes showed a hint of daze. In her eyes, Lin Chen seemed like a perfect work of art, making her reluctant to let go.
However, just then, Lin Chen's eyes suddenly opened. Ning Rongrong was slightly startled. Just as she was about to pull back her arm, it was caught firmly by Lin Chen's large hand!
Lin Chen turned over, looking at Ning Rongrong with a strange expression.
Ning Rongrong didn't know how to explain for a moment. At this point, she was so ashamed and embarrassed that she wished she could find a hole to crawl into.
But when she thought about how Lin Chen had truly treated her like a maid for the past two days, her heart felt very disappointed. She was very unwilling to accept Lin Chen's disregard but didn't dare to question him.
Perhaps because she was so ashamed at that moment, it made her fearless, and a great courage rose in her heart. Ning Rongrong asked resentfully, "Do I have no charm at all in your eyes?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen released Ning Rongrong's arm, a teasing smile appearing on his face, and said, "Since you want it, then I'll grant your wish!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Chen pounced towards Ning Rongrong!
"Woo..."
Ning Rongrong was stunned. Before she could react, her thin lips were covered by a soft pair of lips. Ning Rongrong's eyes widened, and she froze there.
As Lin Chen's lips continued to kiss her, Ning Rongrong slowly closed her eyes, gradually accommodating everything. Slowly, Ning Rongrong became dazed, and her slender arms involuntarily wrapped around Lin Chen's neck.
"Mm..."
Ning Rongrong let out a muffled groan, and a high-pitched song filled the room!!!
...
The next day, it was slightly light, and the sky revealed a fish-belly white.
Ning Rongrong's delicate body nestled tightly in Lin Chen's embrace. Feeling the light filtering in from outside the window, Lin Chen slowly opened his eyes.
Today was the day Lin Chen was to marry Xue Ke, so he didn't want to lie in bed. Lin Chen slowly pulled out the arm that was pillowing Ning Rongrong.
But then Ning Rongrong suddenly opened her eyes. For a moment, their eyes met, and a look of joy appeared on Ning Rongrong's youthful face.
She grabbed Lin Chen's arm and continued to pillow it under her neck, her delicate body pressing tightly against Lin Chen's. Ning Rongrong, like a small bird nestled against him, asked in Lin Chen's embrace, "Will you take responsibility for me?"
Although yesterday's sweetness happened too suddenly, Ning Rongrong had long been prepared to give herself, and it also gave Ning Rongrong confidence in her charm. Although it was easy for Lin Chen to get her, she had already committed herself to Lin Chen.
Moreover, she found that she had unknowingly fallen in love with Lin Chen. Everything about Lin Chen fascinated her!
Therefore, Ning Rongrong urgently needed Lin Chen's promise to put her mind at ease. What Ning Rongrong didn't know was that at this moment, she had already become love-struck!
Unknowingly, Ning Rongrong's mindset had changed. Ning Rongrong, who had originally approached Lin Chen with many motives, now wanted to gain even more!
Hearing Ning Rongrong's words, Lin Chen frowned slightly, pushed away Ning Rongrong's delicate body, and withdrew his arm. Lin Chen immediately sat up and began to get dressed.
Ning Rongrong's brows furrowed. She asked in a low voice, "What do you mean?"
Lin Chen still didn't pay attention to Ning Rongrong. After putting on his clothes, he stood up. Looking at Ning Rongrong's indignant eyes, a jade box appeared in his hand.
Lin Chen placed the jade box on the bed and said, "This is what you want!"
Ning Rongrong was slightly startled. She picked up the jade box and opened it. Inside the jade box was the qiluo tulip Essence she had always dreamed of.
As long as she consumed the qiluo tulip Essence, her Spirit would evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!
Ning Rongrong's heart was filled with joy, but she suddenly felt that something was wrong. What did Lin Chen take her for? He took her body, gave no explanation, no promise, and only left behind the Immortal Grass Essence. What was this? Was it payment?
Ning Rongrong's eyes darted, and she continued to question, "What do you take me, Ning Rongrong, for?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen's lips curved slightly upward. He looked at Ning Rongrong teasingly and said, "Oh? So you're not interested? Was I being presumptuous then?"
With that, Lin Chen, without another word, directly took the jade box from Ning Rongrong's hand and put it into his Spirit space.
This scene left Ning Rongrong stunned. This script wasn't right. Shouldn't you be coaxing me? What's wrong with me wanting a promise? Why are you treating me like this? For a moment, Ning Rongrong's heart was filled with myriad thoughts. Her eyes widened, and she looked utterly bewildered.
Before Ning Rongrong could recover, Lin Chen had already left the Prince's Mansion.
When Ning Rongrong came to her senses, she found that Lin Chen was no longer there. She let out a loud "Ah..." and threw the quilt and pillows onto the floor in a fit of anger.
"Woo... Lin Chen... How could you do this to me...?"
Realizing she had overplayed her hand, Ning Rongrong immediately began to sob. The Immortal Herb she had dreamed of, the foundation for becoming a god—she had clearly obtained it, so why was she still greedy, wanting more?
For a moment, regret enveloped her heart. If only she could, Ning Rongrong wished that everything could start over!
...
After leaving the Prince's Mansion, Lin Chen flew directly towards the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace. A teasing smile spread across his face. How could Ning Rongrong's little schemes possibly escape him?
For Lin Chen, he would not develop any feelings for Ning Rongrong. Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu held equal status: one a small pet, the other a small rabbit—both were objects for Lin Chen to vent upon.
The Heaven Dou Imperial Palace was filled with joy at this moment. Today was the wedding day of Xue Ke, the Empire's only princess, and everything had been perfectly arranged by Qian Renxue.
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