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On the other side, Yan Xiaoxi pulled Bei Baixi along the same path and returned. The two of them were afraid that Nangong Lin would catch up with them, so they ran into the crowd.

"Xi?" Bei Baixi also didn't understand what Yan Xiaoxi was trying to do.

"I'll go back and buy a hairpin." Yan Xiaoxi smiled. She was really concerned about that hairpin.

If Nangong Lin knew that he went back to buy a hairpin, he would definitely be angry.

After getting along with Nangong Lin for so long, Yan Xiaoxi had some understanding of Nangong Lin's temperament.

Moreover, she wasn't just looking for a hairpin. Just now, she saw a jade pendant on that stall. Although the material was ordinary, the "Lin" character on it caught her eye. It was the same as Nangong Lin's name, so she wanted to buy it for him.

Nangong Lin was also pretty good to her, always giving her good food. Master said before that as a person, one must repay favors, so Yan Xiaoxi wanted to give that jade pendant to him.

In next to no time, the two of them returned to the booth.

"Granny, please give me that jade pendant and this hairpin." Yan Xiaoxi took the money out of her purse as she spoke.

She had secretly taken all of this money from the accounts of the prince's mansion. With her identity as an imperial concubine, taking out some of this money was simply a piece of cake.

"Here, girl." The mother-in-law wrapped the stuff well and carefully handed it to Yan Xiaoxi.

Yan Xiaoxi took out a silver ingot from her purse and said, "There's no need for that."

Anyway, Nangong Lin was rich, so this small amount of money was nothing to him.

The grandma looked at Yan Xiaoxi in disbelief as she said, "That's out of the question. We can only take what we deserve when we do business."

Yan Xiaoxi didn't expect her mother-in-law to refuse. She scanned the entire booth and her gaze fell on the folding fan placed on top. She pointed at it and said, "I want to buy another one."

"Alright." The mother-in-law passed the folding fan to Yan Xiaoxi.

"Granny, you can keep the rest." Yan Xiaoxi sincerely looked at her mother-in-law, making her mother moved to tears.

With that, Yan Xiaoxi pulled Bei Baixi and instantly disappeared from the stall.

After walking away, Yan Xiaoxi passed the fan she bought later to Bei Baixi.

"Brother Bei, this is for you." Yan Xiaoxi could also be considered to be right. He felt that Bei Baixi's temperament was quite compatible with her and hoped that he would not dislike her.

"Thank you, Xi." Bei Baixi was happy to receive Yan Xiaoxi's gift.

However, his gaze was fixated on the Extinguishing Jade Pendant.

He had also seen the large "Lin" character on it.

Seeing Bei Baixi staring fixedly at the jade pendant, Yan Xiaoxi explained, "This is for Linlin."

As she said this, Yan Xiaoxi's eyes and smile were filled with anticipation.

He must be wondering if Nangong Lin liked his present.

This time, Bei Baixi finally understood everything.

It turned out that Yan Xiaoxi's return to buy the hairpin was secondary. The most important thing was to buy the jade pendant.

His heart immediately felt a sense of loss, a hundred different feelings.

Even if he knew that Yan Xiaoxi was Nangong Lin's consort, even if he knew that it was impossible between him and Yan Xiaoxi, at least Yan Xiaoxi's heart wasn't with Nangong Lin, everything might be possible.

Now it seems, perhaps, unknowingly, Yan Xiaoxi has fallen in love with Nangong Lin.

Nangong Lin was also deeply entranced by Yan Xiaoxi's charm. It was just that these two clients didn't know about it at all.

"Brother Bei." Yan Xiaoxi waved her hand in front of Bei Baixi's eyes.

Bei Baixi came back to his senses and stiffly pulled out a smile. He replied, "Mhm."

"Let's go back. I believe Linlin is looking for us." After buying the jade pendant, Yan Xiaoxi couldn't wait to return to Nangong Lin's side.

He kept having the feeling that he couldn't see her, that something was missing from his heart.

Bei Baixi nodded and followed closely behind Yan Xiaoxi. However, his mood was completely different from when he came.

A dozen or so Man in Black followed behind the two of them. They had hidden themselves well and had yet to be discovered.

"Let's go this way." Yan Xiaoxi pointed to a more secluded path.

The streets were crowded, and it was difficult to move.

Bei Baixi nodded. He could already feel it. Yan Xiaoxi was now determined to return home.

Leaving the crowded street, Yan Xiaoxi's speed was much faster than before.

At this moment, a few strong and powerful Man in Black rushed out from all around them. They instantly surrounded the two of them and blocked the path ahead.

Yan Xiaoxi and Bei Baixi immediately became alert. They looked at each other and prepared to deal with each other.

Seeing the sudden appearance of Man in Black, Nangong Zhen's figure immediately appeared in Yan Xiaoxi's mind.

If her guess was right, the person in front of her was someone he had sent.

"Brother Bei, I'm sorry. I have implicated you." Yan Xiaoxi also did not expect herself to be in danger the moment she left Nangong Lin.

If Nangong Lin found out later, he would definitely be angry again.

It was over. Her one hundred plates of green bean cake had not even reached her mouth when it mysteriously disappeared.

"Xi, what are you saying? We're friends." Although Bei Baixi did not know what was going on, but as long as it was related to Yan Xiaoxi's safety, he could not just stand by and watch.

"You were sent by Nangong Zhen?" The outspoken Yan Xiaoxi asked the question in her mind just like that.

Bei Baixi looked at Yan Xiaoxi in surprise. Of course he knew that Nangong Zhen was the crown prince of Nanshui Kingdom.

Being in the royal family, he immediately understood that this was a struggle for power.

At this moment, Bei Baixi was not the only one who was confused. Even Man in Black was shocked by Yan Xiaoxi's straightforward attitude.

He didn't expect Nangong Lin's wangfei to be so simple.

Even if they were sent by Nangong Zhen and she asked, they wouldn't tell her.

This was a rule that professional killers still followed. They would never reveal the identity of the person involved.

Seeing that Man in Black didn't say anything, Yan Xiaoxi continued, "Isn't it?"

Man in Black was surprised for a moment and then remained silent.

Yan Xiaoxi, on the other hand, was very curious about Man in Black's actions. When they heard Nangong Zhen, their reactions were so calm. There was even a hint of surprise in their calmness. However, when she said that they were not Nangong Zhen's men, they appeared very cautious.

"Kill!" Man in Black didn't want to argue with Yan Xiaoxi.

As soon as he gave the order, the scene immediately fell into a battle filled with smoke.

Man in Black's kung fu skills were all extraordinary. Bei Baixi had always responded with ease and easily dodged the attack. Yan Xiaoxi was weak too, her moves were precise and ruthless, catching the opponent off guard.

Seeing this, Man in Black also knew that he was at a disadvantage. Thus, he changed the way he fought, from a one-on-one fight to working together.

The ten of them attacked Yan Xiaoxi together, completely ignoring Bei Baixi.

"Xi, be careful." Bei Baixi, who was quick on the uptake, reached out his hand and pulled Yan Xiaoxi to his side, immediately dodging Man in Black's attack.

Man in Black wasn't discouraged. In one move, he attacked their target, Yan Xiaoxi.

A few sharp swords were stretched towards Yan Xiaoxi. Bei Baixi took out his folding fan and lightly blocked. The few of them instantly started fighting, but they also dismembered Wu Tie once again.

The rest of Man in Black looked at each other, but did not go up to support Bei Baixi. Instead, they approached Yan Xiaoxi.

Yan Xiaoxi had nowhere to run on this narrow, quiet road.

As for her, she had no plans to leave. That was because she could not embarrass Bei Baixi.