Borrowing the Nine-Section Emerald

When Xue Qinghe noticed the somewhat displeased looks in Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan's eyes, he immediately put away his folding fan and revealed a refined smile.

"Excuse me, I just remembered that I still have some matters to attend to at the academy, so I won't disturb Young Lady two any longer."

After giving Xue Luochuan a provocative look, Xue Qinghe turned around and walked straight out of the front hall.

Yes, he did it on purpose.

Or rather, he deliberately came to mess with Xue Luochuan, and Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan were just incidental.

The reason he wanted to mess with Xue Luochuan was naturally because of the soup Xue Luochuan sent yesterday. Although the soup had no practical use, he liked the look in Xue Luochuan's eyes when he was unhappy with him but couldn't do anything about it.

Listening to the footsteps fading into the distance.

Xue Luochuan got up, moved to another spot, sat down again, and breathed in the fresh air.

"Your Highness, what brings you here today?"

Qian Renxue turned her gaze to Xue Luochuan and asked softly.

Upon hearing this, Xue Luochuan glanced towards the door, and after confirming that Xue Qinghe had already left the King's Mansion, he whispered, "I've come to borrow something."

Xue Luochuan's expression was very serious, his tone was extremely earnest, and he kept his voice very low.

"Can I borrow something?"

What do you need to borrow?

Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan spoke almost simultaneously, looking at Xue Luochuan with puzzled expressions.

"May I borrow Miss Bai's pet: Nine-Section Emerald?"

Xue Luochuan glanced around and lowered his voice even further.

"Nine-Section Emerald?"

What do you need the Nine-Section Emerald for?

Bai Wanwan's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

Ever since Dugu Bo gave her the Nine-Section Emerald -Nine-Section Emerald, she has kept it in her room, feeding it poisonous herbs every few days, and basically never letting Nine-Section Emerald leave the room.

Therefore, the only people who knew that the Nine-Section Emerald was in Bai Wanwan's possession, besides its original owner Dugu Bo, were Xue Luochuan, with whom she had maintained a cooperative relationship.

"Clean up!"

"The game has begun, but before it officially starts, some unstable factors need to be eliminated in advance."

Xue Luochuan's expression was very serious.

There are many ways to clean it.

Why choose Nine-Section Emerald?

Bai Wanwan asked in a low voice.

"Convenient."

"I will handle the rest."

Xue Luochuan gazed silently into Bai Wanwan's eyes.

Ta-da-da~

Bai Wanwan tapped the table lightly with her fingertip, without answering immediately.

Qian Renxue remained silent, her head bowed in deep thought, seemingly pondering something.

The lobby gradually fell silent.

After a while.

Bai Wanwan nodded gently.

"The Nine-Section Emerald can be lent to Your Highness temporarily, but the Nine-Section Emerald itself is still very dangerous, so please use it with Your Highness."

Bai Wanwan paused slightly before slowly saying, "Also, I've recently become somewhat interested in the royal family's national treasure: the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. I wonder if Your Highness could obtain it so I can study it."

"Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud"?

"Although the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud has the title of a national treasure, it is actually just a Soul Tool with some useful applications. It's not difficult for Miss Bai to take it out and study it."

Xue Luochuan agreed very readily.

"Then come with me."

Bai Wanwan and Qian Renxue got up from their seats and walked towards the back hall.

Xue Luochuan followed behind them with a smile on his face.

Enter the inner hall.

Arriving at the door of Bai Wanwan's boudoir, Bai Wanwan reached out and pushed the door open, but did not go inside.

Slap~ Slap~ Slap

Bai Wanwan raised her hand and clapped her hands three times gently, and a faint crawling sound appeared in the room.

Soon, a small, emerald-green snake crawled out from under Bai Wanwan's bed. When it reached the doorway, the snake saw a finger that Bai Wanwan had extended and immediately began to climb up the finger.

When the little snake crawled to Bai Wanwan's wrist, Bai Wanwan took out her Ruyi Treasure Pouch, put the little snake into the Ruyi Treasure Pouch, and handed it to Xue Luochuan who was standing behind her.

"For you."

"Just so you know, don't get bitten. I don't know how to cure the poison of the Nine-Section Emerald."

Bai Wanwan gave a serious word of advice.

"Don't worry, I still cherish my life."

Xue Luochuan held the Ruyi Treasure Pouch in his hand, a smile unconsciously appearing on his lips.

Bai Wanwan simply smiled noncommittally at this.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Bai Wanwan and Qian Renxue, Xue Luochuan carefully put away his Ruyi Treasure Pouch and headed out of the King's Mansion.

Watching Xue Luochuan's figure gradually disappear into the distance, Qian Renxue said as she walked forward with Bai Wanwan, "Wanwan, I think it's a bit risky for you to hand over the Nine-Section Emerald to him."

"Others might not be able to see the poison in the Nine-Section Emerald, but Dugu Bo certainly can, and Dugu Bo is currently Guest Elder of the royal family."

Qian Renxue's voice carried a hint of contemplation.

"Yes, I know."

"I'll handle Dugu Bo's side. As for the follow-up issues, Xue Luochuan should be able to take care of them as well."

Bai Wanwan smiled nonchalantly, "Besides, you should have realized by now that Xue Luochuan wants to borrow the Nine-Section Emerald, isn't he just trying to tie us to his cart?"

"Since he wants it, let's grant his wish."

Bai Wanwan lay on the rocking chair, took out a cushion from her Storage Bracelet, and hugged it to her chest.

"Well, there are advantages and disadvantages, but overall, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages."

Qian Renxue lay on another rocking chair. "As for tying us to his car, just think about it. If things get unfavorable, we can always back out."

"Yes, if things don't look good, we can just withdraw."

"However, things are likely to get turbulent in Heaven Dou City soon."

Bai Wanwan stretched her waist, took out a small blanket from her Storage Bracelet, covered herself with it, felt the warm sunlight, and gradually closed her eyes.

Seeing Bai Wanwan preparing to sleep, Qian Renxue simply smiled and made no attempt to disturb her.

Instead, they closed their eyes, preparing to rest.

At the same time.

The Imperial Palace.

Inside the Palace where Xue Luochuan was located.

Xue Luochuan looked at the Ruyi Treasure Pouch in his hand, a thoughtful expression gradually appearing in his eyes.

I wonder what he's thinking.

As Xue Luochuan gently stroked the Ruyi Treasure Pouch his fingertips, feeling its silky smooth Ruyi Treasure Pouch, his gaze gradually hardened, as if he had made up his mind.

And at that very moment...

A guard's voice rang out from the doorway. "Your Highness, the Third Prince has arrived."

"I see."

Xue Luochuan agreed, put away the Ruyi Treasure Pouch, and walked towards the door.

Upon seeing Xue Haicang standing at the door, Xue Luochuan's lips curled into a faint smile.

"Third Brother, what brings you here?"