Chapter 184: This Prince Will Protect You

Mo Junyan for a moment truly didn't know how to explain.

He knew Chi Nan Yi was very clever, but hadn't expected her to be clever to this degree.

"So you knew it early on; why didn't you come to question This Prince at that time?"

She had clearly seen through everything long ago, yet remained expressionless, silently enduring, neither exposing nor revealing—what thoughts was she truly hiding then?

Chi Nan Yi smiled; she wanted to ask, but at that time she had just transmigrated, had no support, and had family she wanted to protect.

Although she held a space that could guarantee her family's food and drink, she lacked the confidence to confront power; she couldn't have the whole family live hidden in the space forever!

Back then she also didn't know what Mo Junyan's intentions toward her were—whether he was using her or trying to win her over.

She felt the original host had died a bitter death and wanted revenge, but she wasn't truly Chi Nan Yi; she could only sense her resentment and hatred from memory, so she seized the Minister's Residence storeroom, planted a hidden threat for the Meng Family, and when Meng Qinghe came knocking, she left decisively and gracefully.

Reborn, she imagined a life of her own, thinking that going to Yuping Village would start a new life, and with the space as a golden cheat, she could thrive, but wherever she was, trouble followed.

Both Mo Junyan and Mo Junheng had gone to Changxi Town, let alone, and each had some connection to her; a gentleman doesn't leave a grudge unrepaid, and Mo Junheng came to her doorstep himself—how could she refuse?

By a twist of fate she learned her true identity; now bearing a sea of blood vengeance, she naturally must storm back to Jingcheng, for herself and for the innocently wronged.

And the man before her is the finest weapon for her quest for justice, as well as the strongest shield, able to protect her and the Chi Family.

What Chi Nan Yi desires has never been temporary security, but to use Mo Junyan's power to return to Jingcheng and make those people pay blood for blood.

So, knowing that among the shop's servants there were Mo Junyan's people, she said nothing, and even had Yun Shan pick a resident physician from Prince Li's residence to staff the medicinal shop.

At that time she had already decided that if one day she had to leave Changxi Town, those people would be the Chi Family's safeguard.

"Because I believe the Prince won't harm me," Chi Nan Yi's eyes sparkled, filled with starlight, reflecting only him.

Seeing this Chi Nan Yi, Mo Junyan's heart couldn't stop pounding a few times; his chest seemed struck by scorching warmth, and for an instant he became soft and mushy.

In reality, what Chi Nan Yi wanted to say was that she believed she still had some usefulness to Mo Junyan, and now she had the Chi Family as a backing; most importantly, the two now share the same goal, and Mo Junyan would not only not harm her but would help her.

"You trust This Prince so easily?"

"Hmm."

"Fine, this Prince once promised to protect you; a gentleman's word is hard to chase even with four horses, and in this life and the next, this Prince will protect you."

She bears a sea of blood vengeance, should not trust anyone, but she alone is willing to place this trust in him.

Perhaps Mo Junyan knows that Chi Nan Yi's trust is mixed with exploitation, but he doesn't mind.

"This Prince promises you, no matter who the enemy is, this Prince will protect you; if you seek revenge, this Prince will pave the way; anyone who harms you becomes an enemy of this Prince."

Chi Nan Yi looked at his serious expression, the smile at the corner of her lips suddenly froze, and her heart trembled.

She stepped back, widening the distance between herself and Mo Junyan.

Chi Nan Yi hiccuped, unsure whether from holding it in or from fright.

Mo Junyan also sensed his own slip; the room's light was dim, and Chi Nan Yi didn't notice his slightly reddened face.

"You rest early; this Prince still has matters."

Before Chi Nan Yi could answer, Mo Junyan's figure vanished from the room.

She sat on the chair, lifted her hand to gently stroke her chest, feeling the restless heartbeat beneath her palm; Chi Nan Yi clenched her teeth, her complexion gradually flushed, eventually even the roots of her ears turned red.

Mo Junyan, could it be that he…?

How could it be?

But if not, he's a Prince, why would he be so kind to me?

Recalling his almost oath-like promise just now, Chi Nan Yi's heartbeat quickened a few more beats.

She took out from the space the hairpin Mo Junyan had given her.

Its surface clearly bore her name; without a doubt, this hairpin was crafted by Mo Junyan's hand.

The dignified Prince would actually do such things.

"Is this servant driven by lust or…"

Her thin lips slightly pursed, a hint of smile in Chi Nan Yi's eyes.

That night, perhaps because she had eaten well, Chi Nan Yi slept extremely soundly, while Mo Junyan, after returning to the residence, tossed and turned, and from time to time the image of Chi Nan Yi looking at him kept flashing before his eyes.

"Prince, why aren't you asleep yet?" Yun Shan heard the sounds from the room: "But what's bothering you?"

"What could be troubling?" Yun Shui scoffed: "Isn't it Miss Chi? Today the master came back from Miss Chi and acted like this; probably had an argument with Miss Chi."

"Argued?" Yun Shan glanced at Yun Shui: "Did the Prince beat you after returning?"

"Why would the Prince hit me?"

"If the Prince truly argued with Miss Chi, upon returning he'd surely take his anger out on you; you didn't get beaten, which shows the Prince didn't take his anger from Miss Chi."

"You…" Yun Shui, though reluctant to listen, had to admit Yun Shan's point had some sense: "Then why do you think the Prince did it?"

At that moment, Yun Tian, his face clouded, hurriedly walked over.

"Hey hey hey, the Prince needs to rest now."

"There is an important matter to report, concerning Miss Chi."

Yun Shan and Yun Shui, hearing this, stepped back a few paces and did not go in with Yun Tian.

Seeing his expression, they knew the report wasn't good news; they kept their distance to avoid endangering the Chi family.

"Prince, I have extracted from the Dark Guard mouths at the Crown Prince's Residence information concerning Miss Chi."

"Come in."

"Prince," Yun Tian handed over all the extracted testimonies; Mo Junyan looked at the dossier, his face dark enough to drip ink.

He slammed the dossier onto the table; the sound was as cold as ten-thousand-year ice: "Mo Junheng, what audacity, daring to covet this Prince's person."

"All those Dark Guards have already been recruited; the Crown Prince sent them to Yuping Village to bring all the Chi Family into Jingcheng, using them to coerce Miss Chi into becoming… a concubine."

"Fine, fine indeed." Mo Junyan's fists clenched, making a squeaking sound, murderous intent swirling in his eyes, he said coldly: "It seems the Crown Prince is too comfortable in his seat; since his hand wants to reach Yuping Village, reach the Chi Family and Chi Nan Yi, this Prince will personally break his fingers, one by one, ten fingers to the heart, only pain that pierces the heart can make him know what should be done and what should not."