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Thinking of this, Xin'er couldn't help but draw a sharp breath.
Because of Xin'er's sudden movement, the man inside the Pavilion was startled. Immediately, a cold voice echoed from within.
"Who is it?"
Hearing the man's words, Xin'er realized her presence had been discovered. Therefore, she decided not to hide any longer and slowly stood up from behind the flowers.
As Xin'er rose, the man in the Pavilion was taken aback upon seeing her, as if struck by a thunderbolt.
The originally tipsy Phoenix Eyes widened in shock, filled with disbelief.
And that person was none other than Aotianqi!
When Aotianqi saw Xin'er, his expression shifted in surprise, but he quickly regained his composure.
However, upon noticing the disheveled palace maid standing beside him, a look of embarrassment and panic washed over his face.
It seemed as if he was afraid of something.
But in the next moment, Aotianqi recovered, a wicked smile curling at the corners of his mouth, making him appear like a charming rogue.
As his red lips parted, he spoke.
"Oh, it's you!"
"Third Prince, auspicious greetings."
Upon hearing Aotianqi's words, Xin'er felt embarrassed and instinctively lowered her head to bow to him.
Suddenly, Xin'er seemed to remember something and spoke up.
"I didn't mean to interrupt the Third Prince's mood just now. It's just that my little puppy suddenly ran over here, so I..."
At this point, Xin'er perhaps recalled some awkward incident, leaving her momentarily speechless. After a brief pause, she continued, "Now, I will take my little puppy and leave immediately. Please forgive me, Third Prince."
Having said that, Xin'er rushed into the Pavilion, intending to pick up her puppy and leave.
However, when she picked up the puppy, her sleeve tightened unexpectedly.
Noticing this, Xin'er turned her head and met the gaze of the man beside her with confusion.
At that moment, the man's face bore a mischievous expression, his eyes glazed with a drunken heat as he stared directly at her.
His gaze was so unabashedly intense that it made Xin'er blush.
Seeing her shy demeanor only darkened the man's eyes, which brewed a complex emotion. Then, with a slight smile at the corners of his mouth, he spoke.
"Did you think you could just leave after disturbing this prince so casually!?"
"Uh..."
Upon hearing his words, Xin'er was taken aback.
After all, the man she remembered, though somewhat dissolute, would never say something like that.
Uncertain if it was due to the man being drunk today, Xin'er couldn't help but speak up softly.
"Then how can the Third Prince let me leave!?"
"Heh heh, it's quite simple!"
With that, Aotianqi gestured, and a maid standing nearby immediately understood and brought him a cup filled to eight-tenths with clear wine.
The man took the cup, gently sniffed the wine, and his face lit up with a look of intoxication as he spoke.
"Ah, this Clear Wind Drunk is indeed excellent; it smells wonderful!"
After saying this, Aotianqi swept his Phoenix Eyes over to Xin'er, giving her a light glance before extending the cup of fine wine toward her.
"You drink this wine, and then I will let you leave!"
Though his words were gentle, they carried a firmness and authority that made it hard to refuse.
Upon hearing this, Xin'er was taken aback. Her little face, which had been lowered, suddenly lifted in surprise. Her beautiful eyes met the man's Phoenix Eyes, which held a hint of mischief, and she replied hesitantly.
"No, I... I don't drink!"
"What!? Do you mean you don't want to leave!?"
Upon hearing Xin'er's response, the man seemed somewhat displeased. His handsome features immediately tightened as he spoke.
Xin'er heard this and immediately frowned.
After all, she had just interrupted the man before her, who was none other than the Third Prince of Qi Kingdom.
Many in the palace whispered that this Third Prince was intelligent and wise, possessing both talent and beauty, destined to become the ruler of Qi Kingdom.
And she, although Xuan had promised to marry her, was currently nothing more than an ordinary maid.
Moreover, judging by the man's demeanor at that moment, if she did not comply with his wishes, he would certainly not let her go.
With this thought in mind, Xin'er’s gaze fell upon the cup of clear wine he had presented to her.
The wine looked as pure as plain water, yet it emitted an enticing aroma.
She had never drunk alcohol before because she feared getting drunk.
However, given the current situation, she had no choice but to drink.
She wondered what would happen if she drank this wine!
It was just a small cup of diluted wine; surely it wouldn't be too harmful, right?
After hesitating for a long moment, Xin'er finally reached out slowly and took the Jade Cup from the man's hand. However, she did not drink it immediately. Instead, she lifted her head to look at him and asked cautiously, "If I drink this cup of wine, will you really let me go?"
The man raised his well-defined brows in surprise and asked, "What? You don't believe this Highness?"
"Uh, no, it's not that. I'll drink it..."
As she spoke, Xin'er looked down at the Jade Cup in her hand. Mimicking the man's earlier actions, she took a sniff and was immediately overwhelmed by the rich aroma of the wine.
This drink truly intoxicates even before one takes a sip...
Xin'er sighed inwardly and then lifted the cup to her lips, slowly taking a drink. As the strong flavor slid down her throat, accompanied by a sharp spiciness, she couldn't help but cough heavily.
It felt as if her heart was ablaze; that fiery sensation surged straight to her head. Her cheeks burned as if they were on fire. Even without a mirror, Xin'er knew her face must be flushed.
She hadn't expected such a small cup of clear wine to be so spicy. Just a tentative sip had left her in this state, and she still had seven-tenths of the drink left!
Thinking about it, Xin'er felt as if the small cup had turned into a weighty burden, and she dared not bring it to her lips again.
In contrast to Xin'er, who was coughing from the wine, Aotianqi sat back, leisurely observing the scene before him.
He watched as the originally pale cheeks of the girl turned a bright shade of red. Her sparkling beautiful eyes shimmered with tears, making her look both pitiful and endearing, like a lotus flower after rain—so captivating!
Seeing this, Aotianqi's Phoenix Eyes flickered with surprise, revealing a hint of admiration in their depths.
The palace maid beside him noticed and her face was tinged with displeasure.
However, at that moment, in Aotianqi's eyes, there was only Xin'er; he could see no one else.
He gazed at the woman before him, her beautiful eyes shimmering with a watery glint. She appeared delicate and enchanting, yet there was an alluring charm about her that was hard to ignore.
This allure seemed innate, with her seductive glances making her look like a captivating little sprite that could ensnare souls…
Seeing this, Aotianqi's gaze shifted slightly, intending to let this charming young lady go.
However, just then, it was as if he saw something that made his previously mesmerized Phoenix Eyes widen in shock.
His gaze fixated tightly on the woman's neck.
There, on her slender and pale neck, a faint red mark was prominently displayed before Nanako.
Upon seeing this, Aotianqi felt as if he had been struck by thunder; he was utterly shaken.
After all, he had never engaged in any intimate relations before. His earlier interaction with the palace maid had merely been a result of drunkenness; he thought she resembled Xin'er.
But once Xin'er appeared, he had regained his clarity.
Now, looking at the red mark on the woman's neck, Aotianqi found it painfully glaring. His heart felt as if it were being mercilessly stabbed a thousand times.
Why? Why did she have to be so fond of that man!
Was she already that man's woman now!?
Thinking of this, Aotianqi felt a sharp pain in his heart. He looked at Xin'er with eyes filled with sorrow, unwillingness, and anger.
In contrast to the man's tumultuous emotions, Xin'er had finally managed to stop coughing. She lifted her tear-filled eyes and gazed directly at him.
Initially, she intended to plead with him to let her go. After all, she truly couldn't handle alcohol.
However, when she met the man's complex Phoenix Eyes, Xin'er was momentarily taken aback, feeling confused.
Before she could ponder further, she saw the man's Phoenix Eyes narrow slightly as he coldly commanded, "Drink this cup of wine entirely for This Highness!"
His tone was icy and left no room for negotiation.
Upon hearing this, Xin'er moved her lips but ultimately closed her eyes and downed the drink in one go.
As the fiery liquor coursed down her throat, it burned intensely, causing Xin'er to cough once more.
This time, her cough was even more severe, and her face turned a deeper shade of red.
Two streams of tears quickly slid down from her eyes, making her appear utterly pitiful. Even a man with a heart of stone would feel compassion upon seeing her.
Aotianqi's heart ached at the sight. How could he be so cruel to her!?
Yet, just one glance at the red mark on her neck pierced his heart like a dagger, weighing heavily on him like a boulder that made it hard for him to breathe.
“Xin'er, why!?”
The man spoke, his voice hoarse, filled with anger and unwillingness.
His gaze towards Xin'er was heavy with deep resentment.
However, Xin'er did not understand the man's words at all.
At that moment, looking at the man's complex and strange expression, all she wanted was to leave quickly.
Her instincts told her that the man was very dangerous, so she needed to keep her distance.
Thinking this, Xin'er quickly spoke up, “Third Prince, I have already had my drink. I will take my leave now.”
After saying this, Xin'er immediately hugged the small dog in her arms and turned to leave.
However, she had barely taken two steps when she was suddenly pulled tightly into an embrace.
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