Chapter 2710 The Mad City Lord's Love-Hate Relationship 32

On the other side of the garden, on a gravel path, Liu Shuoyue and her three companions were gathered together, each with a different expression.

Black Wing scratched his head, his dark face full of confusion. "Why...why are we here in this deep palace?"

He clearly came with Jin Chen just in case, but it feels like he's just here to watch.

Liu Shuoyue leaned against the artificial hill with her arms crossed, her cool eyes sweeping over the magnificent palace eaves in the distance, her tone carrying a hint of worldly indifference.

"Perhaps... it's all for survival."

Zang Huai'an's expression was the most solemn. He habitually touched the compass at his waist and said in a deep voice, "This matter is of utmost importance. If the city lord finds out... Brother Jin has some connection with this princess... Hiss..."

He gasped, as if he could already see the wrath of the Ghost King and the carnage of rivers of blood. "We... are afraid we can't stay out of it either, and our lives are in danger."

Chu Jiushan put his hands behind his back, shook his head, and closed his eyes in ecstasy.

"Sigh, it's all because my senior brother is too charming! This damned, irresistible charm! The city lord is a peerless beauty among ghosts, the princess is a flower of wealth and nobility among mortals... maybe..."

"Perhaps they can coexist peacefully, just like in the folk tales, like Ehuang and Nüying..."

Liu Shuoyue looked at him expressionlessly, her tone icy. "...What do you think?"

Chu Jiushan covered his ears. "Never mind, never mind, this is too disastrous! I don't want to think about it! Good luck, Senior Brother!"

Just imagining Yin Chaosheng's ambiguous smile sends chills down your spine.

At that moment, the doors to the princess's palace opened.

Princess Chiyin, now dressed in palace attire and with her face covered by a light veil, slowly emerged, surrounded by palace maids and eunuchs.

Although her face was not clearly visible, her figure and demeanor were enough to make Fu Lingjing, who was secretly observing, gasp for breath.

The princess casually swept across the garden, pausing for a moment at the artificial hill where Fu Lingjing was hiding, a faint hint of mockery flashing across her face before her gaze fell on Jin Chen, who stood with his hands behind his back under the eaves, his expression indifferent.

"Let's go, young hero Jin."

Jin Chen nodded slightly and followed the imperial carriage with a composed gait.

In late spring, the Imperial Garden is a riot of color, and a warm breeze carries the rich fragrance of flowers as it passes through the pavilions and towers.

However, beneath this magnificent spring scene, undercurrents are surging.

Jin Chen and Princess Chi Yin walked side by side on the jade path, with obedient palace maids and eunuchs following not far behind. Before they had gone far, a slightly hurried figure emerged from behind the artificial hill and blocked their way.

It was Fu Lingjing who had dressed up carefully, trying to show off his dashing and debonair manner.

He suppressed his nervousness and skepticism about the secret manual, and bowed deeply to the princess.

"This humble subject, Fu Lingjing, pays respects to Your Highness!"

Then, he looked up and, seeing Jin Chen, exclaimed in surprise and reproach, "Jin Chen! How dare you! How dare you walk side by side with Her Highness the Princess?"

Jin Chen didn't stop walking, nor did he even glance to the side. "Why wouldn't I dare? Do you think I have all the courage in me?"

Fu Lingjing's face alternated between pale and flushed. He took a deep breath, turned to the princess, and tried his best to make his expression appear sincere and heartbroken.

"Your Highness, you have lived in the deep palace for so long, you may not know this!"

"This man is of questionable character and has long been having affairs! Day and night he is with that...with that..."

He was about to say the words "Lord of Ghost City" when the invisible binding force reappeared, forcing him to change his words hastily, "He already has someone he's having an affair with! They share a bed day and night, inseparable!"

"Your Highness is of noble birth; please do not be deceived by such hypocrites!"

"Oh?"

The princess tilted her head slightly. Although her veil concealed her face, her gaze toward Jin Chen seemed to carry a thousand pounds of weight as she asked with a half-smile, "Young Master Jin, is there any truth to what he said?"

Jin Chen, feeling three parts wronged and seven parts honest, stopped and looked at the princess. "If Your Highness doesn't believe me, I'll leave now."

"However... With the imperial decree summoning me, everyone in the capital knows that I, Jin, have entered the palace at Your Highness's invitation. Now, I'm afraid all the capable and extraordinary people in the capital believe that I am already Your Highness's person. If Your Highness were to dismiss me now based on one-sided words from outsiders, wouldn't that make Your Highness a laughingstock for your poor judgment of character and for changing your mind so frequently?"

Fu Lingjing: "???"

He was stunned, pointing at Jin Chen, his fingers trembling with anger: "You're talking nonsense! Is that a rumor?!"

Fu Lingjing felt like he was going to vomit blood. How could this person be so blatant injustice!

"Are you even human?" he growled, barely able to contain himself. He was truly a master of saying one thing to one person and another to another!

"You already have...you already have someone! Isn't that enough?!"

Fu Lingjing dared not mention Yin Chaosheng's name, and could only make veiled accusations.

The princess's gaze also turned to Jin Chen, her aura growing even colder behind her veil.

Jin Chen, however, seemed to have heard an interesting question. He raised his hand to rub his chin, pretending to think seriously, and then gave an answer that was enough to make anyone furious.

"Well, it depends on the situation."

Fu Lingjing's vision went black. "..." Damn it! That scumbag!

There are such shameless people in the world!

The princess remained silent for a moment, then closed her beautiful, enchanting eyes briefly before opening them again. She gently raised her hand and instructed the attendants behind her, "Guards, this person has behaved improperly. Take him away."

Two eunuchs immediately stepped forward and, without a word, escorted Fu Lingjing, who was still struggling and cursing, away.

The garden returned to silence.

The princess slowly turned to face Jin Chen, extending her slender fingers, covered in cool, protective nails, to gently caress Jin Chen's cheek, her gesture carrying a chilling danger.

His voice lowered even further, rising softly: "If what that person said is true... why don't you make a choice right here, young hero?"

"Will you choose me, to be the prince consort who rises to the top and enjoys all the glory? Or will you choose your... acquaintance from the past who cannot be seen in the light of day?"

Upon hearing this, Jin Chen not only did not back down, but also chuckled softly, his laughter clear and melodious, carrying a hint of cynicism.

"I had no idea that I had won the princess's favor so much."

He paused deliberately, leaned forward slightly, and approached the veil with a hint of provocative seriousness. "Since Your Highness has shown me such favor, it would be disrespectful of me to refuse. But I wonder... when Your Highness plans to marry me? So that I may prepare in advance."

The princess was truly startled by his words. Her fingertips, which were stroking Jin Chen's face, paused, and her nails unconsciously left red marks on the side of Jin Chen's face.

The princess suddenly moved closer to Jin Chen, their noses almost touching through the thin veil. "Jin Chen, if... if he were here right now, watching you and hearing you say these words, would you still dare to say such things?"

"Where is your sincerity?" This question already carried an uncontrollable sharpness.

Jin Chen's acting addiction kicked in completely. Upon hearing this, he frowned slightly, looking thoughtful. After a long while, as if he had made a difficult decision, he sighed softly, his tone tinged with regret.

"So be it... After all, humans and ghosts are different, separated by the realms of Yin and Yang. My old acquaintance and I are ultimately destined to be apart."

Yin Chaosheng: "".

The stunning face behind the veil instantly twisted in shock. Ah! What a shrewd Jin Chen!

How utterly heartless!

Just as his anger was about to erupt, Jin Chen suddenly reached out and embraced her slender waist, gently pulling her towards him.

Jin Chen lowered her head and, through the thin veil, kissed him with a warm touch.

“Princess,” his voice was deep, instantly extinguishing most of her anger, “didn’t you say you wanted to stroll through the Imperial Garden? If you delay any longer, it will get late.”

The kiss was light, fleeting and brief.

Even though he was filled with anger, Yin Chaosheng couldn't help but be momentarily dazed by the sudden closeness, and even subconsciously rubbed against Jin Chen's palm.

Then she felt incredibly ashamed and embarrassed by this uncontrollable dependence. A sense of grievance welled up in her heart, and the uncomfortable feeling was stuck in her throat. She wanted to tear off this annoying veil and bite him hard, but she also craved this moment of false tenderness.

[The villain's heart rate is detected +10, totaling 80! 】

【Oh!】Zero Rolling suddenly realized.