Release the Heroine, Let Me Handle This

Chapter 150: The Return of Ancestral Secrets

Xiao Zhang was skilled in disguise techniques, even mastering the art of transformation, a rare skill. Many shadow guards could disguise themselves, so Ye Wenxin's caution was justified.

Of course, this concern was valid only if faced with someone as skilled as Ling Jue in disguise, which would truly deceive Ye Wenxin.

"Not bad, at least you're cautious now. How could you dare defy Her Highness in broad daylight today? I was almost scared to death!" Xiao Zhang was relieved yet recalled Ye Wenxin's actions that day, never imagining Ye Wenxin would dare challenge her master, Long Qingyue, so boldly.

"When I treated you, I already knew this would happen. But Xiao Zhang, you don't need to worry. Her interest in me is because she needs something from me," Ye Wenxin found it reasonable. The allure of the name 'Ye Liucheng' and her astounding skills were enough to intrigue Long Qingyue.

"She needs you? Ah, right, Her Highness's legs..." Xiao Zhang realized and laughed at herself, "How silly of me to forget about that."

"Concern is good, but too much is not. Xiao Zhang, be honest, have you been thinking about me all this time?" Ye Wenxin teased, unable to resist joking with Xiao Zhang.

With Xiao Zhang, Ye Wenxin felt at ease making jokes, considering how often Xiao Zhang had made her say embarrassing lines. Yet, this time, Xiao Zhang blushed slightly, as if thinking, 'How did you know?'

She blushed on her own, leaving Ye Wenxin unsure how to proceed, their slightly intimate pose reminding her of Xiao Zhang's shy kiss.

A mere peck on the corner of her mouth, but it symbolized Xiao Zhang's promise. Now, with Xiao Zhang no longer facing death, Ye Wenxin felt it was time to revisit that promise to avoid any future misunderstandings.

"Time is short. Let me take you to see Her Highness." After a silent moment, Xiao Zhang sighed, helping Ye Wenxin to her feet.

Her gaze held a hint of disappointment, leaving Ye Wenxin puzzled.

"Did I do something wrong?"

"It's because you did nothing," Xiao Zhang said, frustrated, but seeing Ye Wenxin as still a child, she reassured her, "Never mind, let's focus on nurturing you. You seem thinner. Have you been eating well?"

"Wait, nurturing me? You're not planning to sell me, are you?" Ye Wenxin grew more confused, wondering how they went from flirting to Xiao Zhang's sudden frustration.

"Of course not. Someone like you, a money pit, only I could love. Look at you, skinny as a stick, at best passable," Xiao Zhang feigned disdain, but deep down, she considered Ye Wenxin hers.

If Ye Wenxin agreed in the future, Xiao Zhang, with her current status in the shadow guards, could take Ye Wenxin home and care for her.

Though they couldn't have children, Xiao Zhang was willing to give everything to her, fulfilling her promise until life's end.

Unaware of being claimed, Ye Wenxin was bewildered. "I didn't know you were like this, Xiao Zhang, going after even children! But where am I lacking? Besides, I have the face you love," Ye Wenxin joked, intending to transform into Ye Liucheng to tease her, but Xiao Zhang stopped her.

Xiao Zhang sighed, grabbing Ye Wenxin's hand to prevent the transformation. On closer inspection, she noticed Ye Wenxin was now as tall as her.