Dress up as a sickly person to capture the villain princess!

"It's a string of beads. The abbot said that every pilgrim who comes here to make a wish can take away a string of beads to pray for their wish. I don't ask for much, just good health."

"I also want to grant this wish to Your Highness."

Xia Zhiyuan herself struggled for a long time in choosing this string of beads as a gift, but as far as she knew, Zhao Changlin had no shortage of rare treasures, and how could the things outside the palace compare to those inside?

From childhood to adulthood, Zhao Changlin's biological mother was frail and sickly, and in her later years she was a vegetarian and chanted Buddhist scriptures, not caring about worldly affairs.

The affairs of the harem were handled by the emperor's concubines.

Looking at the man's pair of clear autumn eyes, Zhao Changlin felt as if a soft spot in his heart was touched. People were coming and going, and the place was bustling with noise.

But no one ever wished her well.

Even the words "Your Highness the Princess is safe and sound" were just auspicious words.

I think this child must have been bedridden for a long time, so he can see through this world like his mother.

"Ding Dong! Ding Dong! Congratulations to the host, the target's heartbeat value has increased to 2%~ Keep up the good work, and you will be rewarded with 5 points!"

The familiar system voice rang in his ears again. Xia Zhiyuan breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this. He had indeed made the right choice. Fortunately, he still had some vision.

Considering that I used 5 points to redeem 3 days of health, I now have 10 points left.

You have to use it sparingly.

It should not be used unless absolutely necessary.

However, it is normal to have a tight life at the beginning of the strategy game.

Zhao Changlin held the sachet in his hand. The material was good, probably the best material outside the palace. It was enough to prove that this little guy cared a lot about his birthday party.

If you feel it carefully, you can feel the round shape of the beads with your fingertips.

The aroma of medicine is mixed with a hint of the incense from the temple, which is refreshing.

"Didn't you say that you were not feeling well that day? Come with me."

Zhao Changlin grabbed Xia Zhiyuan's wrist with his fingertips, gently held it, and dragged Xia Zhiyuan towards the depths of the corridor.

"Your Highness...Your Highness..."

The girl who was eating grapes just now couldn't believe why... His Highness would suddenly be interested in Miss Xia. She wanted to follow him, but she could only stand up.

Her foot stepped on the grapes that Zhao Changlin had just dropped and she almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, she reacted quickly and managed to keep herself standing.

One hand was on the table, but when he looked up, the princess had already disappeared, leaving only the dim lights of the vermilion corridor.

……

"Come in, no one will care about us here."

Zhao Changlin gently closed the door, with his arms across his chest. His posture was slightly charming, yet heroic, contradictory and overlapping, but... it didn't affect Zhao Changlin's charm at all.

This charm comes not only from her noble status, but also from something else.

Xia Zhiyuan took a quick glance and found that the house looked like a storage room, but it was orderly in its mess, and every placement was carefully considered.

The purpose of this arrangement is of course very simple. It is also mentioned in the original book that Zhao Changlin is a very shrewd person. Even with such a messy layout, she can remember the placement of every detail.

Zhao Changlin could remember clearly any movement made by anyone other than her, and she easily brought herself into her "secret base".

Do you want to test yourself?

Xia Zhiyuan's fingertips were pressed against the palm of his hand, and a thin layer of sweat had appeared on his face before he realized it.

It looks like it’s probably true.

This man's fox tail almost entangled him to death, making it difficult for him to breathe.

"Little guy, do you really think I can't see that you are deliberately trying to please me...right?"

The slender fingertips lifted up Xia Zhiyuan's chin. There was a flickering candlelight in the room. Outside the window, there was the sound of rustling leaves and the shadows of bamboo and cypress.

"That's it... like this."

"You really make me happy~ But I'm very curious about what prompted you to go against your elder brother and come to my birthday party."

Their bodies were so close that even though she was wearing a thick cloak, Xia Zhiyuan could still feel the heat all over her body. She almost couldn't breathe.

Listening to the actions of the person behind him, he swallowed.

No, don't be nervous.

When Xia Zhiyuan chose to attack the villain Princess Changyi, he knew to face this scene.

Therefore, Xia Zhiyuan did not seem too panicked. Instead, he smiled, pursed his pale lips, and looked into Zhao Changlin's eyes seriously.

"Because... Your Highness and I are of the same kind."

"I don't want to be confined to a small courtyard, listening to my father's arrangements, listening to my elder brother's arrangements, and letting others control my path."

"Although I only have this small and weak body, I also have wishes that I want to fulfill and desires that I want to realize."

"I guess Her Royal Highness the Princess should have some too."

She spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly, which really made Zhao Changlin's eyes light up in this ancient society with strict hierarchy. He had an indescribable feeling. It was different from those scholars who shouted for equal reform.

Xia Zhiyuan seems to really have such an understanding. He does not use high-sounding excuses to cover up his dirty thoughts. He is not all show and no substance.

"You are so brave, you dare to guess my thoughts... But you are quite interesting."

"Is it considered a little bird landing on my calm sea?"

Although Zhao Changlin was a little surprised, he still concealed his thoughts well and his fingertips fell on Xia Zhiyuan's shoulder.

"I have seen too many people, too many people who want to please..."

"You're just one of them."

After a pause, Zhao Changlin continued. Her voice was like a silent charm that could almost fill a person's body with energy.

"But... you are different from the others. You are the most attentive one."

All the efforts to please others are just to get something from you, military power or official position. The closer you are to the center of power, the clearer you can see everything.

"For this reason alone, I admire you, little guy...Everyone who approaches me has his own purpose, although I don't know what your purpose is."

"But there is one thing I am sure of."

"I'm very interested in you now."

After saying that, Zhao Changlin walked forward. Xia Zhiyuan looked at her red dress and was stunned. It was a gorgeous dress with exquisite embroidery.

There were thick books and bamboo slips on the table. Zhao Changlin took out a box from under the desk, waved to Xia Zhiyuan, with an inexplicable smile in his eyes.

"Come here, little one."

"This is for you... You are such an interesting person. If you die, I will be very sad~"