The name Ning Zhuangyan brought a subtle expression to Chu Qitong's face. Over the years, although Chu Qitong had been confined to the deep palace, she had heard quite a bit about Ning Zhuangyan, the reckless and audacious leader of the Yan Ge. Chu Qitong hadn't expected that by casually saving a person, she would bring back a notorious female demon that everyone wanted to kill.

If the person in front is Ning Zhuangyan, it seemed that her frivolous behavior could be explained. After all, Ning Zhuangyan's reckless actions in the martial arts world are well-known by everyone.

"What are you thinking about, my little beauty?" Seeing Chu Qitong remaining silent for a long time, Ning Zhuangyan moved her face closer to Chu Qitong's, her eyes almost touching Chu Qitong's, and her long eyelashes even brushed against Chu Qitong's eyelids.

When Ning Zhuangyan spoke, her rosy red lips almost pressed against Chu Qitong's. The warm breath that came out of her mouth also sprayed onto Chu Qitong's lips, carrying a hint of orchid fragrance, causing a tingling sensation deep in Chu Qitong's heart.

Chu Qitong really didn't know whether it was a blessing or a curse to have saved such a monster. The person in front of her was clearly enticing with every move, but she herself was oblivious to it. Chu Qitong forced herself to divert her gaze from Ning Zhuangyan and spoke with her usual gentle tone, "My name is Chu Qitong."

As they spoke, Chu Qitong took two steps back, putting some distance between herself and Ning Zhuanyan. Who knows what would happen if she got any closer to Ning Zhuanyan; she might not be able to resist shutting that incessantly talking mouth of his.

Chu Qitong felt that this woman named Ning Zhuangyan seemed particularly attracted to her. In the past eighteen years, apart from this person, there really wasn't anyone who had disturbed her heart.

"I know your name is Chu Qitong, after all, you are Princess Liuhua. Can I call you Huahua from now on?" Ning Zhuangyan seemed oblivious to Chu Qitong's deliberate step backwards. As she spoke, she leaned closer towards Chu Qitong.

Chu Qitong felt that if things continued like this, she would inevitably be driven crazy by this person. She made an effort to ignore Ning Zhuangyan's actions and said calmly, "As you wish."

If Chu Mingze were here at this moment, he would definitely be able to tell that his usually composed older sister now spoke with a slight tremor in her voice.

The doors of the grand hall creaked open and Li Luo entered, carrying a lantern. Once inside, she extinguished the lantern in her hand, seemingly aware of the unusual atmosphere between Chu Qitong and Ning Zhuangyan. Li Luo, who originally intended to come over this way, hesitated for a moment.

"What's the matter?" Chu Qitong glanced at Ning Zhuangyan, who was standing right next to her, and then turned to ask Li Luo.

Regarding Ning Zhuangyan, Chu Qitong felt that this woman seemed particularly clingy. Every time she spoke, she would always lean in close to Chu Qitong, even pressing half of her body weight onto her. She looked just like a koala.

Because of the arrival of Lilo, Ning Zhuangyan seemed to have restrained herself a bit. However, she was still standing very close to Chu Qitong, to the point where even if Chu Qitong raised her hand slightly, she could unintentionally brush against Ning Zhuangyan's clothes.

"Princess, the servant went to tidy up the carriage just now and found that your rouge had forgotten its cover, so it has already frozen." Li Luo bowed to Chu Qitong and then took out an iron box from her sleeve. It was precisely the box of rouge sent to Chu Qitong by Ming Luan.

Chu Qitong took the rouge box handed over by Li Luo. Opening the lid, she poked it with her finger, only to find that the rouge inside had indeed frozen solid. Not a single fingerprint was left when she pressed her finger against it.