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Fearful that Lao Fan would be angered by Eunuch Chang to the point of vomiting blood on the spot, Xiao Linshuang hastily changed the subject, "You’re not sleeping this late, could it be that you’ve been keeping an eye on me all this time?"

What was meant to be a joke was taken seriously by Zhao Hongyan, who, in his honest simplicity, truly believed it and promptly waved his hands in denial, worrying that Xiao Linshuang might misunderstand, "No, no, Miss, please don’t misunderstand; I’m certainly not that kind of presumptuous and shameless rogue.

I harbor no improper thoughts towards you. "

Xiao Linshuang was taken aback, not expecting her joke to provoke such a big reaction.

She couldn’t help but laugh and gently nodded as if to reassure a child, "Hmm, don’t worry, I won’t misunderstand you, I won’t.

Besides, even if you did have any ideas, I’m not afraid.

I, Lin Shuang, cough cough, on my way up here, um, on my way upstairs, I brought tools with me.

If someone with no eyes dares to provoke me, I’ll ensure they won’t return unscathed! "

She almost let her real name slip out, and seeing that Zhao Hongyan didn’t catch it, Xiao Linshuang quietly breathed a sigh of relief, thankful for her quick reaction—otherwise, it would have been troublesome.

However, Eunuch Chang’s eyelids twitched involuntarily when he heard the name "Lin Shuang" and he looked at Xiao Linshuang intently.

Zhao Hongyan’s interest was piqued, "What kind of tool? Can I see it?"

Xiao Linshuang chuckled, "Those who have seen my tool are either dead or blind, are you sure you still want to see?"

Zhao Hongyan shuddered violently at Xiao Linshuang’s seemingly dangerous jest, repeatedly shaking his head, amusing Xiao Linshuang to the point of hearty laughter.

Having spent a long time in the palace and despite having a few playmates of his age, it was the first time Zhao Hongyan had met a cute and sincere girl like Xiao Linshuang, which increased his fondness for her.

Thinking of the fun and delicious things in the Capital city, he enthusiastically invited her, "Girl, I’ll be returning to the Capital city tomorrow.

Why don’t you come with me? There are so many fun things in the city.

Every time, I have to beg my third brother to take me out to play, and I don’t even want to go back to the palace! "

Upon hearing this, Xiao Linshuang pursed her lips, "You need to ask others to take you out of the palace, and you want to take me with you? If no one takes you out, wouldn’t I be stuck in the palace?"

"The palace is also very interesting. There’s the Imperial Garden, and the flowers there are especially beautiful. There are all kinds of flowers!"

Although he was already quite tired of the Imperial Garden, Zhao Hongyan still tried to seem very enthusiastic in order to interest Xiao Linshuang. But not being a good liar, despite his efforts to appear convincing, she could see right through him with her sharp eyes.

Xiao Linshuang wrinkled her nose, "Is it really that interesting? If it’s truly that interesting, then why do you still have to beg someone to take you out to play?"

When his lie was exposed, Zhao Hongyan sighed, deflated, and fell silent.

Eunuch Chang, who was watching the young master behave this way, knew he was truly fond of the little girl, so he immediately said, "Your Highness, as long as you like her, let alone a little girl, even if..."

Before Eunuch Chang could finish, the always gentle Zhao Hongyan suddenly became stern, "Eunuch Chang, hold your tongue!"

Xiao Linshuang, young and inexperienced with the treachery of court life, naturally was unaware that she had nearly faced being forced into the palace because of some old eunuch’s remark.

Lao Fan, hiding under the bed, was about to rush out when Eunuch Chang spoke those words, but fortunately, Zhao Hongyan was a kind-hearted person. Even though he was very fond of Xiao Linshuang, he had no intention of taking her away by force.

"You old coot! Dare to snatch my disciple! I’ll poison you to death!" Lao Fan was so angry that he even lost his appetite for pig hocks, tossing them aside, and plotted to drug Eunuch Chang for a well-deserved lesson.

Seeing Xiao Linshuang play innocently with the bracelet on her wrist, Zhao Hongyan smiled, "Since you refuse to accompany me to the Capital city, staying here in Fuman Building is indeed a good option."

Being of a childlike nature, Xiao Linshuang blurted out in response, "Of course, it’s good. Ma Town has my family, friends, and companions, as well as my favorite food. Why should I go with you to a faraway place like the Capital city?"

If she was to go, she would go with her father, mother, elder sister, second sister, brother-in-law, and master, certainly not with a strange boy!

Inwardly snickering at the thought, Xiao Linshuang heard Zhao Hongyan curiously ask, "Delicious food?

Are you talking about Fuman Building? I also think the food there is extremely delectable, even surpassing the dishes of the Imperial kitchen.

If I could eat their delicious food every day, that would truly be a delight! "