26 Han Xuanhao’s Blushing Heartbeat

“You’re so obviously trying to get me to notice, if I don’t notice soon, won’t I be disappointing you?” Shang Wuxin said coldly. She really didn’t understand why the master of Hanxing Pavilion was following her, and yet showed no ill intent.

Han Xuanhao raised an eyebrow. “Wuxin, how are you so smart?” He said, trying to get a little closer to Shang Wuxin, but as soon as he made a move, he was stopped by her cold glare. Han Xuanhao was even certain that if he took one more step closer, Shang Wuxin would definitely attack him.

“Since you have come, then help me with something!” Shang Wuxin looked at the moonlight, her voice somewhat eerie. “It just so happens to offset one of the conditions!” She had originally been thinking about who to send to do that task, but now someone had conveniently shown up at her door.

Han Xuanhao became interested and immediately spoke, “Wuxin, just tell me what you want to do. What conditions or not, after all, we are partners, aren’t we?” Han Xuanhao knew that if Shang Wuxin used all three conditions, it would probably have nothing to do with him anymore. How could he allow that to happen?

“I want you to return to the capital now and help me with something!” Shang Wuxin said. Although she was surprised by Han Xuanhao’s seemingly unprofitable tone, since he said it was not within the three conditions, why should she argue? This way, it was the most advantageous for herself, wasn’t it?

“What?” Han Xuanhao asked incredulously. He had followed all the way just to stay by Wuxin’s side, but now being told to go back made him feel uncomfortable no matter how he thought about it. He even suspected that Wuxin was deliberately doing this.

Shang Wuxin glanced at Han Xuanhao, who was clearly unwilling, and curled the corner of his mouth. “You’re not willing?” A strong displeasure flashed in his eyes. This man owed him three conditions, and now it seemed he wanted to renege. Was it time to deal with this man?

How could Han Xuanhao not notice the fleeting murderous intent in Shang Wuxin’s eyes? His heart turned slightly bitter, but he still smiled and said, “Wuxin, if you want me to do this, that’s fine, but you have to agree to one condition of mine!” After speaking, he coquettishly threw a charming glance. That silky look made Shang Wuxin a bit flustered, and he couldn’t help but admire silently—truly a demon.

Shang Wuxin grew a bit interested, sizing up Han Xuanhao and asking, “Oh? Why don’t you tell me what your condition is?” For Shang Wuxin, it was expected that Han Xuanhao would propose a condition; if it were her, she would do the same. The only question was how big this condition would be.

Han Xuanhao, under Shang Wuxin’s murderous gaze, slowly approached him but knew his limits and did not touch him. However, because they were so close, he caught a faint but more pleasant scent than any incense. He couldn’t help but inhale a few more times and realized this was Shang Wuxin’s natural fragrance. It was strange that such a scent came from a young man, but he truly liked the smell.

“I hope you will call me by my name, Xuan Hao, from now on!” Han Xuan Hao held back his urge to get closer. “If you agree, how about I return to the capital to help you with your affairs? Besides, I feel that we are no longer just collaborators but friends!”

Shang Wuxin took a step back, slightly distancing himself from Han Xuan Hao. Han Xuan Hao felt the faint elegant fragrance disappear and a wave of disappointment in his heart, but he still smiled as he looked at Shang Wuxin. He knew Shang Wuxin was an extremely intelligent person, and his request was not unreasonable.

Sure enough, after a brief moment of thought, Shang Wuxin nodded slightly and said, “Xuan Hao, then I thank you for your help this time!” This statement was already very clear; he did not refer to himself as “this palace,” which on the surface treated Han Xuan Hao as a friend, but what he truly thought was unknown.

Han Xuan Hao heard his name spoken from Shang Wuxin’s mouth, and he felt delighted. His rosy lips curled slightly, his eyes gleamed with brilliance, flaunting a stunning radiance so intense it was suffocating.

Shang Wuxin looked at this kind of Han Xuanhao with some confusion. It was just a name and a title, so why was this man so happy? Whatever, as long as his own goal was achieved, everything else was none of his concern.

“Alright, what did you say you want me to do when I return to the capital?” Han Xuanhao asked with a face full of joy. It wouldn’t take long to get back to the capital from here, and if he finished his business early, he could catch up with the group sooner.

Shang Wuxin leaned close to Han Xuanhao’s ear and calmly revealed her plan, but Han Xuanhao could only feel the fragrance emanating from Shang Wuxin and the warm breath she exhaled near his ear, making his heart beat rapidly and uncontrollably.

“Got it?” Shang Wuxin said, stepping back and asking, because she noticed Han Xuanhao’s face was a bit flushed and his expression seemed somewhat off.

“Ah?” Han Xuanhao was a bit stunned. “What did you say?”

Shang Wuxin looked a little unwell but still approached Han Xuanhao and explained the matter again. Although Han Xuanhao still couldn’t control his heartbeat, he tried hard to listen to Shang Wuxin’s arrangements. The more he listened, the colder his expression became.

“Wuxin, rest assured, I will definitely handle this matter well!” Han Xuanhao reined in the charming smile on his face. “I’m leaving now, take good care of yourself!” After saying this, he disappeared into the forest. Shang Wuxin watched Han Xuanhao vanish, a wicked smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

When Shang Wuxin returned to where the others were resting, he saw that Leng Yufeng and Huan Mochen were not resting there but standing outside, seemingly waiting for him. Shang Wuxin thought for a moment and understood some things.

“Your Highness!” The two greeted him; when out and about, there was no need for such formalities. Shang Wuxin waited for them to speak, and sure enough, he heard Huan Mo Che’s voice ask, “Your Highness, in the future, if there’s anything, don’t stray too far when giving orders. Mo Che is not an enemy, at least not your enemy!”

As soon as Shang Wuxin saw the two, he knew they must have witnessed what happened between him and Han Xuanhao. The terrain here was higher, while they had just been standing by the lake below. Even if they couldn’t clearly see Han Xuanhao’s face, they knew what he was doing.

“It’s time to rest!” Shang Wuxin didn’t respond and directly walked to a large tree, leaning against it and closing his eyes to rest. Huan Mo Che and Leng Yufeng each took a side to rest beside the prince, but both looked somewhat dazed as they watched the prince with his eyes closed.

With his eyes closed, the prince no longer exuded that sharp, deathly aura. The pale, frail prince curled up like a lazy yet sensuous little cat, stirring in the two men beside him an urge to hold the prince tightly in their arms and care for him tenderly.

The two of them simultaneously took off their outer robes, but when both tried to cover the prince with them, they exchanged a glance, feeling a bit awkward. However, both draped their robes over the prince, and for a moment, the prince was covered with two layers of clothing, feeling much warmer.

Shang Wuxin’s eyelashes twitched slightly, then quieted down.

The two who were covering the prince with clothes also closed their eyes to rest, but at this moment, Shang Wuxin opened his eyes, felt that there was no danger nearby, and then closed his eyes again.