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"I just realized that you have a talent for cleaning!" Dongfang Xiaoran couldn't help but say in surprise as she looked at the house that had been rejuvenated mainly through the Fallen Hand. She had originally thought that Li Jun was a child left behind by some wealthy family, but she didn't expect that she would do such things in an unambiguous manner.

He had no choice but to learn these kinds of things. Now that he thought about it, his childhood truly was painful, he was clearly at the same age, yet he actually couldn't enjoy even the slightest bit of love, only having endless lashes and wounds that were difficult to heal.

However, he definitely wouldn't have thought that the now seemingly straightforward and free Dongfang Xiaoran would only be able to weakly hide behind someone else's back. Even if she had broken her leg, she wouldn't dare to complain at all, and even the maidservants would dare to bully her cowardly appearance. He didn't understand Dongfang Xiaoran's past, so his impression of her was limited to the present.

She did not remember telling anyone her address, including Dongfang Yi Xuan. Before she left in the morning, she did not tell him where she lived, because she wanted to wait until she was done with this place before bringing him and her uncle here. That cold and icy Dongfang mansion was not suitable for them, so this was the most suitable place for them.

However, if it wasn't the case, then … Who could it be?

With these questions in mind, Dongfang Xiaoran opened the door.

"Greetings young lady. I, Qi Tianchen, have come to your residence to nag you without reporting. I hope that you can forgive me." Outside the door, Qi Tianchen cupped his fist in greeting, and Murong Jinfeng also greeted him.

"Young master, you're being too serious." Dongfang Xiaoran returned the greeting. She still remembered the scene of her meeting with him on the street a few days ago. She clearly remembered that he was extremely rude and arrogant at that time.

"Aren't you going to invite us in?" Qi Tianchen said with an aura that made it difficult to refuse. Was this the aura of a royal family? But unfortunately, she didn't use this method.

"It's not that we don't want to invite the two of you in, it's just that we've just moved into this place today and haven't cleaned the house. I'm afraid that the two of you will dirty your clothes." Dongfang Xiaoran calmly said that she didn't want to let them in. Once she was related to them, there would be endless troubles in the future. Right now, she only wanted to cultivate well and protect the people she wanted to protect as soon as possible.

His words caused Dongfang Xiaoran to feel that something was wrong. Indeed, he said, "It seems that we really did come at the right time. Today, we just happened to bring some female servants over, and we just happened to help Miss Dongfang sort things out."

As he spoke, he gestured for the group of palace maids following him to enter the courtyard. This group of palace maids was worthy of being from the Imperial Palace. Dongfang Xiaoran and Xiao Bai had also taken a day to clean everything.

Qi Tianchen was very satisfied with Dongfang Xiaoran's shocked expression. What he wanted was such an effect. "If Miss Dongfang has anything else she needs, just instruct them."

Since Qi Tianchen had come looking for her today, then there must be some matters that he wanted to discuss with her. But she guessed that it was most likely because he was working for her or something like that, but he wouldn't just want to take her in just because he had to clean up. Then wouldn't her status be too low?

"No need, this mansion is not that big. We can even take care of it ourselves, so let's save on the servant girl!" Dongfang Xiaoran replied. No matter what, these palace maids cannot be accepted, so once they are, there will be several spies around them, which will be detrimental to their cultivation. "It's just that I didn't tell anyone where I lived when we moved out of the Eastern Mansion, so I don't know why young master Qi spent so much effort to find my humble abode?"

Qi Tianchen and Murong Jin were shocked to hear that. They didn't expect Dongfang Xiaoran to have such meticulous thoughts. It seemed that they had to make some changes to Dongfang Xiaoran.

"Nothing." He wanted to know more about yesterday's arena competition. We were also present yesterday, and after seeing Miss Dongfang's handsome appearance and the heroic words she said to Madame Li afterwards, I couldn't help but feel admiration. Today, she came here specifically to befriend Miss Dongfang.

Anyone with the word 'emperor' on their face could not easily offend him. Once he stirred up trouble, it would definitely be a great matter concerning their lives. "The crown prince is a dragon amongst men, how could I, a lowly commoner, befriend his highness? Your highness, you should return as soon as possible and chat with the princess or the other princes, so as to not lose my identity."

If one were to say that he only wanted to become friends with her, then it would be as she said, lowering himself and lowering his status. However, if he left in anger because of that, he would appear exceptionally petty.

"Miss Dongfang, I suddenly remember that I have some important matters to attend to with His Highness, so we'll be leaving first. We'll come back another day." Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Murong Jinfeng hurriedly left with Qi Tianchen. There were some matters that could not be rushed. He could tell that this crown prince was extremely interested in this Miss Dongfang. However, if it was according to the way he treated the girls before, he might not be able to move this Miss Dongfang. It could be seen that this girl was very straightforward, casual, and had an instinctive boredom towards the royal family. If the crown prince did not put down his airs, it would be difficult for her to change her opinion of him.

"Both of you, be careful on your way." After sending Qi Tianchen, Murong Jinfeng, and the group of palace maids off, Dongfang Xiaoran felt that she had been fighting against a group of people. She was exhausted and thought that she would be able to take care of everything in the house today, but from the looks of it, she didn't have the strength to do so.

"Knock, knock, knock." There was another knock on the door. Dongfang Xiaoran struggled to her feet and looked at the time. It was almost dusk, so why was there still someone who came?