Chapter 47: The Ninth Prince Is Proud and Shameless

“There are also fourth and fifth rank shadow guards protecting this place. How could that useless Bai Li Tianchang possibly get in?” Bai Li Gang rebuked Qian Yue Shuang coldly.

How foolish—Bai Li Tianchang, that good-for-nothing, couldn’t even break through the door of this room!

Qian Yue Shuang felt aggrieved at Bai Li Gang’s sharp reprimand.

“Master, who else but Bai Li Tianchang could have done it? It must be him who sneaked into the basement and stole the Violet Jade Linglong. He must have accidentally dropped the divorce letter he carried with him, leaving us this evidence.”

It turned out that the paper lying on the floor was the divorce letter Bai Li Tianchang had signed with the Fourth Prince earlier that day. There were two copies, each bearing the names of Bai Li Tianchang and the Fourth Prince. Bai Li Tianchang had one, and the Fourth Prince had the other.

“Madam, have you considered that Bai Li Tianchang, that useless fool, isn’t the only one who has this letter? There is another person, is there not?”

Bai Li Gang’s expression was more grave than ever.

“Master, you mean—?” Qian Yue Shuang was so shocked she immediately covered her mouth with her hand.

Heavens! Could it be that the master is implying the Fourth Prince broke into the treasure chamber and stole the Violet Jade Linglong?

Bai Li Gang’s heart felt as heavy as if a mountain pressed upon it. The Fourth Prince already knew the Violet Jade Linglong was in his possession, yet he hadn’t confronted him openly, nor sent troops to demand it. Instead, he chose to steal it in secret.

The Fourth Prince… What could his intentions possibly be? Did he wish to maintain peace between them, or had he begun to suspect him? All these uncertainties made Bai Li Gang increasingly uneasy.

He sighed helplessly and left the treasure chamber, instructing the steward, “There’s no need to pursue this any further. Tonight’s events must not be spoken of—not a single word! If anyone breathes a hint, I’ll have their life!”

And so, the torches that had illuminated the general’s residence and courtyard quietly vanished. The guards and servants who had been searching for the thief returned silently to their posts.

Nalan Di Jiu, sitting atop a tall tree with Bai Li Tianchang beside him, watched the commotion at the general’s residence. He couldn’t help but tug playfully at the ponytail of the girl in his arms.

“Let me guess—what clever trick did my little fairy use to make Bai Li Gang give up the chase?”

“Go on, guess,” Bai Li Tianchang replied with a mysterious smile.

“If I guess correctly, will there be a prize?” he asked.

“If you guess right, I’ll admit you’re clever. What more do you want?” Bai Li Tianchang snorted dismissively.

“I don’t want compliments. I want a reward,” Nalan Di Jiu declared brazenly.

The dignified Ninth Prince was shamelessly acting spoiled before Bai Li Tianchang.

“So what exactly do you want? What sort of reward?” Bai Li Tianchang sighed helplessly at his antics.

“If I’m right, then from now on I can hug you and kiss you whenever I please,” Nalan Di Jiu said, utterly unabashed.

“No!” Bai Li Tianchang refused flatly.

She was not his plaything. How could she let him embrace and kiss her at will?

“Then—how about three times a day?” Nalan Di Jiu tried to bargain.

“In your dreams!” she retorted. Did he think it was like eating meals—three times a day, really!

“How about once a day?” Nalan Di Jiu tried again to negotiate.