freenovelworld Chapter 102 Who is responsible?
Chapter 102 Who is responsible?
Looking at the group of people staring at Chu Ling with wide-eyed disbelief, their eyes were filled with shock and subtle sympathy, as if to say, "You're actually the bottom one."
Xie Yan finally felt relieved. She glanced at Chu Ling, hummed a little tune, and walked past the group with an air of nonchalance.
His refreshed and seemingly fine appearance made the others feel even more sorry for him.
Some people have even started thinking about how to comfort Chu Ling later in a way that doesn't seem so deliberate.
Chu Ling: "..."
Chu Ling only looked away after Xie Yan's figure disappeared around the corner.
He looked at the group of people who were hesitant to come forward and offer comfort, and smiled, "Have you decided who wants to practice first?"
His smile was faint, and his voice was soft, yet it startled the group so much that their hair stood on end, and they all took several steps back.
Several people: ...I...I just don't think this is a good sign.
Seeing this, Chu Ling smiled again: "Then let's all come at once, so that I won't have to go through so much trouble."
As soon as he finished speaking, he flashed and instantly appeared in front of the group.
Xuanfeng and the others were immediately startled, forgetting all about comforting their prince's wounded heart, and hurriedly took action to deal with the situation.
In an instant, the group was locked in a brawl, and the courtyard was filled with the sounds of fists and feet clashing.
Half an hour later, Xie Yan returned and stared at the four bruised and swollen guards squatting at the door.
Seeing their miserable state, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Xie Yan made no attempt to hide her schadenfreude as she swaggered past the group.
Several people:"……"
It wasn't until Chu Ling gave them a good beating that they realized they had become tools for the two of them to flirt.
They were suffering in their hearts, but they dared not speak out.
After Xie Yan entered the courtyard, she saw Chu Ling sitting at the stone table in the courtyard, slowly drinking tea.
Hearing the noise, he put down his teacup and looked up.
He still had a faint smile on his face, but Xie Yan couldn't help but think he looked like he deserved a beating.
Xie Yan gave a forced smile and chuckled, "Your Highness is truly shrewd."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ling's expression remained unchanged, and he simply asked, "Where did you go?"
"Your Highness is so resourceful, let's take a guess."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ling raised an eyebrow slightly, looked at Xie Yan, and after a moment of contemplation, said, "Did you go to find Dongfang Su?"
"You know this as well?"
Xie Yan was slightly surprised. Could it be that this guy sent someone to follow him?
Chu Ling didn't reply, but just looked at him with an inscrutable expression.
Xie Yan felt a chill run down her spine and was about to say something when...
Then Chu Ling said calmly, "You smell of flowers."
"Hmm?" Xie Yan's expression froze upon hearing this, and she lowered her head to smell her own scent.
There was indeed a faint floral fragrance, which he must have accidentally picked up when he went to find Dongfang Su.
But the smell was so faint that even he himself couldn't smell it unless he smelled it carefully.
Unexpectedly, Chu Ling noticed it so easily; his nose is really comparable to Wu Ya's.
Xie Yan felt a little uneasy under Chu Ling's meaningful gaze, fearing that this guy would drag her into a martial arts competition or prevent her from sleeping at any moment.
He immediately said, "I'll go change my clothes."
After saying that, he turned and left, looking as if he were fleeing in panic.
Watching Xie Yan's retreating figure as she strode into the house, Chu Ling thoughtfully rubbed the rim of his cup before getting up and following her.
Xie Yan had just entered the house and was about to close the door when suddenly a pair of black boots appeared in front of her and got stuck in the crack of the door.
He paused, slowly raised his head, and met Chu Ling's eyes, which seemed to be smiling but not smiling.
Xie Yan: "..."
"My Lord, what do you mean?"
Chu Ling chuckled, pushed open the door, and squeezed in, nudging Xie Yan as he did so, saying, "This is my room too."
Xie Yan stumbled from his thrust and took a few steps back. Just as she was about to crash into the table behind her, he grabbed her waist and pulled her back.
A familiar scent wafted towards him, startling Xie Yan. However, before he could regain his footing, Chu Ling blocked him at the table.
Suddenly, Xie Yan was stuck in the narrow gap between Chu Ling and the table.
A warm body pressed against him, and he could even clearly feel the warmth emanating from Chu Ling.
The two were so close they could almost feel each other's breath, and the atmosphere suddenly became subtle.
Xie Yan's heart skipped a beat, and her whole body tensed up instantly.
Chu Ling chuckled softly as he looked at Xie Yan's tense expression and moved closer.
Xie Yan was so close that she could clearly smell the faint scent of sandalwood on him.
"Tell me, what did you go to Dongfang Su for? Tell me and I'll let you go."
The warm breath sprayed on his ear, and Xie Yan felt a tingling sensation. He shrank his neck and reached out to push Chu Ling away.
But Chu Ling grabbed his wrist, chuckled, and leaned in so their noses almost touched: "If you don't tell me, you won't be sleeping tonight."
Xie Yan: "..."
Not again? You seem quite pleased with this Pyrrhic victory, where you kill a thousand enemies but lose eight hundred of your own?
Chu Ling raised an eyebrow as he watched Xie Yan's constantly changing expression, and slowly approached.
Now, not only their noses were almost touching, but their lips were also about to come together.
"Say or not?"
Xie Yan looked at those lips so close to hers, and couldn't help but slow her breathing.
He stiffly tilted his head, trying to avoid Chu Ling's approach.
Unexpectedly, his stiffness caused him to move too much, and his lips accidentally brushed lightly against Chu Ling's lips.
Their lips touched lightly, then quickly separated.
The impact was so light that the two seemed to feel something, yet also felt nothing at all.
Not only Xie Yan, but even Chu Ling was stunned for a moment.
The atmosphere seemed to freeze at that moment. Xie Yan's pupils shrank slightly as she looked at Chu Ling in front of her. Her mind went blank for a moment.
Chu Ling's Adam's apple bobbed, and his eyes darkened.
After a long while, he slowly raised his hand to touch his lips. Looking at Xie Yan's stunned expression, he felt better than ever before.
"I never imagined you would harbor such feelings for me."
Xie Yan swallowed hard and said with difficulty, "...You're overthinking it."
Chu Ling raised an eyebrow: "What, you think you can just turn your back on me after you've made a disrespectful move against me?"
"This is a great disgrace to the royal family. You must take responsibility for me."
Xie Yan: "..."
Look at the situation now, who really took liberties with whom? Even if anyone has to take responsibility, it's you… no, it's best if nobody takes any responsibility!
Chu Ling found Xie Yan's speechless expression quite amusing.
And he had already confirmed one thing—
Judging from Xie Yan's behavior, it's clear she wasn't indifferent to him.
Chu Ling chuckled and didn't press Xie Yan further about what she had been doing when she went to see Dongfang Su.
He simply reached out and pinched Xie Yan's cheek, saying softly, "I'll let you off the hook for today, we'll continue tomorrow."