Si Xin Xin hurriedly reached out and pulled her, her young face showing a hint of seriousness, "Pretty sister, my dad is not like what the rumors say. He is gentle, treats people with courtesy, and is a good man to get along with!"
"Pfft!"
Ah Xi's composure broke, and a low laugh escaped her. She tried her best to hide her smile on her smooth, flowing features.
Gentle?
Courteous?
The King of Hell was notoriously known for killing ghosts and gods alike.
Even evil spirits had to detour to avoid him.
Neither of these words seemed to fit the King of Hell.
A threatening cold glance swept towards Ah Xi, causing her expression to freeze instantly. Her lips twitched, and she dared not speak further.
Si Jian Ye's face was stern. Even with a mask, one could feel a chilling aura emanating from him.
Si Xin Xin gently swayed Feng Ning He's sleeve and looked at her earnestly, "Pretty sister, Xin Xin doesn't lie."
Feng Ning He raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in her eyes. "Xin Xin, didn't you say your father treated you very poorly, always yelling at you? Why are you still speaking up for him?"
She deliberately lowered her voice.
Her voice was soft, yet it clearly reached Si Jian Ye's ears.
The man's gaze subtly shifted, and his voice turned even colder. "Xin Xin, the eldest young lady has just woken up and isn't ready yet. You go out with me first, and I'll take you out to play after she's ready."
Mentioning going out to play, Si Xin Xin cast all worries aside. A smile bloomed on her chubby little face. "Pretty sister, I'll wait for you outside! We'll go shopping together after you're ready."
Watching them leave in a grand procession, Feng Ning He thought of something and hurried, "Don't let anyone see you here."
Although Shi Yuan had fewer maids than other courtyards, there were still quite a few.
If these people were to come and go openly, it was inevitable that they would be seen.
Ah Xi smiled and softly reassured, "Eldest young lady, please rest assured. My young master has already handled everything, and no one will see you."
This person was, after all, the King of Hell, and he had his own methods, which put Feng Ning He at ease.
In another room.
Old Man Xu tremblingly poked his head out to look outside.
Upon seeing the figures outside the courtyard, he instinctively shivered and quickly closed the door, muttering softly, "Why are these people appearing so frequently..."
Feng Ning He tidied herself up briefly and then left the room.
Seeing the maids lying unconscious all over Shi Yuan, she couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, finally understanding Ah Xi's words.
With everyone unconscious, naturally, no one could see Si Jian Ye.
"Pretty sister, let's go out and play!"
Si Xin Xin, unable to contain her eagerness, excitedly pulled her hand and moved forward quickly.
Looking at the small figure before her, a smile bloomed on her cheeks.
The sunlight shone freely on her clean, fair face, her beautiful eyes reflecting a golden glow. The coldness in her eyes vanished, replaced by warmth.
Si Xin Xin's eyes darted around in her sockets before she extended her other hand to hold Si Jian Ye's. "Daddy, I want to hold you and pretty sister at the same time!"
Ah Xi was following closely behind them.
Seeing this scene, Ah Xi's eyes widened slightly in surprise.
He actually found the scene before him to be exceptionally harmonious.
After they left, Old Man Xu opened his door again, unable to hide the pity in his eyes. He sighed softly, "It must be so difficult for Ning He. Staying even a moment longer with such a person is life-threatening, let alone going shopping..."
On the bustling street.
Si Xin Xin held a candied hawthorn in one hand and a small sugar figurine in the other. Her bright eyes darted around, and she stood between Feng Ning He and Si Jian Ye.
With many eyes on the street, to avoid any accidents, Feng Ning He specially wore a veil. Beneath the light gauze, her lively eyes held a hint of allure, making people wonder what kind of face lay beneath the veil.
Not far away, in a shop.
Feng Tong Tong and Bai Li Ye were choosing items for their wedding day.
"Eldest Prince brother, what do you think of these hairpins?"
Feng Tong Tong put on a new pair of hairpins and blinked playfully at Bai Li Ye.
Bai Li Ye was unenthusiastic but still suppressed his irritation and looked up at her. "Tong Tong, you look good in anything. I trust your taste. If there's anything you need to add for the wedding, you can decide yourself."
Feng Tong Tong did not notice his lack of enthusiasm and quickly decided on the gold hairpins for the wedding.
She was about to become a princess, and she had to marry gloriously, making everyone envious, especially Feng Ning He.
She wanted Feng Ning He to see clearly that she was a noble princess, not someone that lowly woman could compare to.
As he turned, Bai Li Ye seemed to see a familiar figure walk past. He instinctively rushed out of the shop.
"Eldest Prince brother, what are you looking at?"
Sensing his gaze, Feng Tong Tong walked over, a hint of doubt in her eyes.
Bai Li Ye casually pointed at a few figures not far away. "Tong Tong, doesn't that figure look very familiar?"
Following Bai Li Ye's gaze, she immediately spotted the graceful figure in the bustling crowd.
The woman was dressed in white, her black hair cascading freely over her shoulders. Even from a distance, she could instantly recognize the person's identity.
"Feng Ning He!"
Feng Tong Tong's eyes instantly ignited with anger. "I didn't expect to see her here."
Bai Li Ye frowned deeply, his gaze fixed on the figures ahead. "Who is the man beside her?"
Feng Tong Tong then noticed the figures walking alongside Feng Ning He, and a trace of hatred welled up in her heart. "Who has this promiscuous woman hooked up with now? Let's go and see!"
Without hesitation, she strode forward.
Bai Li Ye hesitated for a moment before quickly following.
Si Xin Xin's eyes roamed around before finally settling on a theater. "Let's go listen to some music."
Before they could take a step, a sharp, harsh female voice rang out from behind.
"Feng Ning He, I knew why you've been acting suspiciously and disappearing these past few days. So you've been busy having secret meetings with other men!"
Feng Ning He stopped and gently rubbed her ears. A wave of annoyance washed over her.
She had only gone out for a stroll and had run into an old acquaintance.
This was truly terrible luck.
She turned her head and saw Feng Tong Tong rushing towards her.
Bai Li Ye was also by Feng Tong Tong's side, followed by a large group of maids and guards, creating a grand spectacle.
It was also a splitting headache.
"Feng Ning He, I knew why you refused the marriage proposal. So you were colluding with other men!"
This time, Bai Li Ye's chest was filled with rage. He spoke without thinking.
However, when his gaze met Si Jian Ye's eyes, the rage in his chest instantly dissipated.
Those eyes were icy and piercing, devoid of any warmth, as if looking at someone who was about to die.