Chapter 425: Love at First Sight >

ir. Though his body still ached, he knew this wasn't the time; he had to wait. 。Xiao Yuge looked at him from the mirror. Without his mask, he was truly breathtakingly handsome, no wonder so many rumo..."Xiao Yu's Song! Xiao Yu's Song!" She asked the attendant beside her, "Have you seen Miss Xiao"

"As for the princess's words, no," said the attendants, their faces almost completely hidden by the boxes they held.

"Where did she go" Muhuan looked around, deciding to search forward.

As she passed by a needlework shop, she saw that the flower embroidered on a pouch was truly beautiful. She reached out and said, "Boss, I'll take this!"

Almost simultaneously, another slender hand reached out. They almost spoke the same words at the same time.

When they both came to their senses, they both grabbed the purse at the same time!

Mu Huan looked up and was surprised to find that the person who stole her purse was actually Fang Minrou!

"Princess Minrou, this one was chosen by this princess first." Muhuan, raised in Tianzhu, was a beloved treasure. Whatever she set her eyes on, never failed to be hers.

"I saw it first!" Fang Minrou looked and saw that it was Princess Muhuan of Tianzhu, the princess betrothed to the emperor's younger brother. She immediately remembered what Muhuan had done to her a few days ago for Xiao Yuge - humiliating her in public. This was on the street, she naturally wouldn't give way.

"I saw it first!" Mu Huan refused to admit defeat.

Just like that, the two of them started tugging at each other. Fang Minrou saw that the other party wouldn't let go, and then she saw something. The corner of her mouth twitched slightly upwards, and suddenly, her hand loosened!

"Ah!" Mu Huan didn't expect her to suddenly let go, so she was flung out by inertia.

Just then, hurried hoofbeats suddenly came from the front!

"Whoa! Get out of the way!"

The crowd scattered, and Mu Huan, who had fallen to the ground, tried to get up but it was too late. All she heard was a neigh from the horse as it reared up, its front hooves raised, about to trample her!

"Girl, be careful!"

Just then, a figure leaped into the air and snatched Mu Huan up, landing a punch on the frenzied horse. The horse let out a pained neigh before collapsing to the ground.

Mu Huan was still shaken, as if she hadn't recovered from the shock.

And Fang Minrou, standing beside her, seemed equally frightened. After all, if Mu Huanruo had suffered any harm here, the Emperor would investigate, and she would be blamed for throwing the princess out. Wouldn't that mean her life was over Thinking of this, she wanted to slip away quietly, but when she saw clearly who had saved Mu Huanruo, she couldn't help but stop in her tracks: It was him!

"Miss, are you alright" The man's voice was very pleasant to hear; it sounded mature and composed.

Mu Huan was still shaken from the ordeal, but she couldn't help but stare at her savior. The first thought that flashed in her mind was: This man is too handsome!

Compared to those men with long hair, he sported a neat and tidy shoulder-length cut, appearing both clean-cut and effortlessly cool. His sword-shaped eyebrows met his temples, and his deep-set eyes hinted at a life filled with stories. With a square jaw and prominent ears, he exuded maturity and steadiness. A slight smile even made the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes seem charming. Dressed in a crisp military uniform, one couldn't help but speculate about his extraordinary background.

"Young lady! Young lady" The man saw Mu Huan staring blankly at him, and he thought she was frightened. He quickly apologized: "I'm so sorry, the horse over there was startled, but did it hurt you, young lady"

Mu Huan only then came to her senses, realizing she was still leaning against someone's embrace. Her face flushed hot, she quickly retreated and shook her head: "Thank you, young master, for saving me. I am unharmed." Oh no, what was her heart doing at this moment

"That's good to hear." The man smiled.

"Princess, are you alright" Xiao Yuge also rushed back at that moment. Seeing the horse lying on the ground and the dust on Mu Huan's body, she thought she was hurt.

"I'm fine, it was this young master who saved me." Mu Huan shyly glanced quickly at the man.

"Thank you," Xiao Yuge merely bowed symbolically to the man, then hastily pulled Mu Huan into the crowd to avoid any further complications.

The man watched the two figures leave, his brow furrowed slightly. His gaze fell on a purse on the ground, so he walked over and picked it up, thinking to himself that it must have dropped from the young lady earlier. He decided to keep it for now, intending to return it to her next time they met.

"Brother Chengzong!" At that moment, Fang Minrou rushed out from the crowd.

"Who are you" The man looked dumbfounded at Fang Minrou, who was wearing a veil.

"This is me, Minrou." Fang Minrou finally pulled down her veil, revealing her face. The cat scratch scars were fainter now, but they still looked rather frightening.

"Miss Minrou" After seeing clearly, the man was also taken aback: "You, you came back from Chiyan"

"Mhm. I've been back for several months now."

"Your face, what's wrong with it" the man frowned.

"That's a long story." Fang Minrou quickly put on her veil.

"I didn't expect that this parting would last for eight years. Miss Minrou, how have you been all these years" The man sighed, a little dazed, as if feeling time passing too quickly. In the blink of an eye, eight years had already gone by.

It turns out, he is the only son of General Wumu, the former Marquis Dingbei. Ten years ago, when the Marquis Dingbei passed away, Wu Chengzong inherited his father's title and served a three-year mourning period. After that, he went to guard the border alone. This time, he returned to the capital to report on his duty.

"Me, not good..." Fang Minrou's heart was full of grievances. Seeing her childhood playmate, tears welled up in her eyes instantly.

"Where's Ting Xuan How is he You and him, are you..." Wu Chengzong was a bit embarrassed: "Sorry..." He blamed himself inwardly. Min Rou had already married Chi Yan, so naturally there was no further development with Qian Ting Xuan.

"Brother Chengzong, you used to call me Minrou," Fang Minrou suddenly felt that the person in front of her seemed unfamiliar. Could it be that, after all these years, childhood affection really fades

“Minrou, I apologize. It’s been a while, and some things are hard to change.” Wu Chengzong glanced at the time and said his farewells. “Minrou, I have to go to the palace to report to the Emperor. I’ll take my leave now. Let’s continue our conversation another day.” With that, he bowed respectfully, then remounted the horse brought by his attendant and rode away.

Looking at his departing figure, Fang Minrou seemed to have thought of something, her red lips unconsciously curving upwards: Brother Chengzong used to love her the most. Perhaps with him around, there was still hope between her and Brother Tingxuan.

But she didn't know, how much had changed from being Min Rou's younger sister to becoming Min Rou the county princess. Were the old feelings still there

Xiao Yuge was pulling Mu Huan along, wanting to continue showing her around. However, Mu Huan had a lovestruck look on her face and ignored the delicate trinkets beside them. She would smile foolishly at times, and blush at others.

"Princess, what's wrong with you Did that horse scare you silly" Xiao Yuge really wondered if she had been frightened witless by the horse just now.ted at the extra people around him.Hu Hǔ immediately sank his voice and roared, "All of you, get back!"Yes!When there were only he and Xiao Yuge left, he ingratiatingly stepped forward: "Sir, can we s...