At the Xiaoyao Pool, Yan Xiaochuan had caught a fleeting glimpse of Yu Sui and been struck by her beauty. After coming ashore, he had asked everywhere which family she belonged to, until his search led him to Sheng Zui. When they exchanged secret signals, they realized the girl he meant was Sheng Zui's own younger sister.
Sheng Zui immediately told him to get lost.
Mu Mengbai had said the same.
Yan Xiaochuan felt a pang of regret. He hadn't expected that girl to be the Young Princess Qingyang, who had been infatuated with Gu Gan for years.
He sighed and asked, "Did the Young Princess take your words to heart?"
"Of course." Sheng Zui lifted his chin, rather proudly. "You should see how clever she is."
Yan Xiaochuan thought, That's not how you talked when you called your sister stupid.
But then he reconsidered. If she had taken the words to heart, didn't that mean she would give up on Gu Gan? Maybe she was still wavering right now. If Gu Gan fed her another round of sweet talk, the silly princess might be fooled all over again.
Yan Xiaochuan decided he needed to help Yu Sui stand firm.
So he made inquiries far and wide, and finally heard from Xue Mushi—the friend of a friend of a friend—that Yu Sui was also going to challenge Zhanlong Cave.
He was already going to help Sheng Zui and Mu Mengbai carry something over from Dragon Tail, so he could take Yu Sui along, too. If Senior Brother Sheng saw him bringing the Young Princess, surely he would look at him with new respect!
Yan Xiaochuan came over with a beaming smile and strode up to Yu Sui, blocking her way. Under her puzzled gaze, he introduced himself enthusiastically. "Young Princess,