Zhongli Hailan looked at Xue Range in confusion. This reaction was too intense. It was really rare.
Xue Range suddenly felt that his reaction was too great, and then smiled lightly, as if it was nothing, "It's nothing, it's just weird. I've met a few times. Did she say anything?"
Zhongli Hailan shook his head: "She said she came to see you, and she seemed to have something to tell you. You were not here, and then Prince Nanling sent someone to look for her, so she left first."
"I understand, thank you, Hailan."
Xue Range's eyes flashed darkly, and she felt a little confused. Gong Qianmo came to see her. What was going on?
"You're welcome."
Zhongli Hailan pulled Xue Range's arm with a flattering look on his face: "Range, can I go to Ghost Valley with you? Your kung fu is so good, can you teach me?"
"no!"
Xue Range refused decisively, with a serious look on her face: "The princess is here to participate in the concubine selection ceremony. Also, the land of Ghost Valley is extremely dangerous. As a princess, how can you take risks? As for my kung fu, it is all done by myself.
Not everyone can learn it through practice.”
Xue Range was telling the truth. Except for the most powerful Mu Chu Kingdom, every country brought princesses there with a very clear purpose, which was to get married. And Xueran Ge's superpower was born with it, not by anyone.
All can be learned.
When Zhongli Hailan heard this, he immediately pursed his lips, and a look of helplessness flashed in his eyes: "Range, I don't want to participate in the concubine selection ceremony at all. What I like is Mr. Yuhua."
Xue Range frowned and said nothing. She didn't like to interfere in other people's emotional affairs.
"Range, tell me, can I run away?"
Speaking of this, Zhongli Hailan's eyes lit up: "Prince Nanling will definitely not choose me, so it doesn't matter. If I become the Crown Princess, I will be offended. That shrew Gong Xinqiang will definitely not let me go!"
"Hai Lan, it's true that you have to fight for your life-long event by yourself, but you can't be too willful. Because you are a princess."
Xue Range straightened her expression and looked at Zhongli Hailan sincerely: "If you are allowed to escape, will you feel at ease? If you can, then you can escape. You have that power. I will not support you, nor will I
Against you. Everything depends on you."
Zhongli Hailan thought for a moment, then lowered his head gloomily: "I'm just talking, I won't really run away."
"Hai Lan, no matter what decision you make, I hope you won't regret it in the future. As long as you don't regret it, then do it boldly."
Xue Range patted Zhongli Hailan's shoulder sincerely.
Zhongli Hailan looked up and smiled: "Hailan knows, thank you."
The corners of Xue Range's lips slightly raised but she said nothing, but she really hoped Zhongli Hailan would be happy from the bottom of her heart. Although, when they first met, Zhongli Hailan had laughed at her for being a waste. At that time, she didn't touch her, not because of her.
It's a princess. But it's because there is no malice in her eyes, unlike Hua Wanqing.
"Range, this is the dagger my father gave me on my thirteenth birthday. It is made of polar black iron buried deep under the ice. It is sharpened like mud. It is given to you for self-defense."
Zhongli Hailan took out a silver dagger as if offering a treasure and forced it into Xue Range's hand.
Xue Range's heart felt warm, it turned out that she was here to give him a dagger.
"Hai Lan, I can't accept such a valuable thing."
Xuerenge refused and pushed the dagger in her hand to Zhongli Hailan. She didn't like to accept things from others. She fought for what she wanted. What others gave was not obtained by her own strength, so she didn't want it.
.
"Range, I already treat you as a good sister, just accept it, I don't need this. How can you go to such a dangerous place as Guigu without a weapon for self-defense?"
Zhongli Hailan spoke angrily, how could Xuerenge not hear the worry in his tone?
"Hai Lan, needless to say, I appreciate your kindness. However, I will never accept this dagger."
Xue Range looked firm and said gratefully.
When Zhongli Hailan saw that Xue Range's attitude was so determined, he said no more and put away the dagger again.
"Then, Range, be careful."
Zhongli Hailan said sincerely. He looked at the sky and saw that it was already late, "I'm going back first. You should rest early."
After sending Zhongli Hailan away, Xue Range tidied up, but did not go to bed, but walked directly towards the Prince's Mansion.
As far as she knew, Gong Qianmo had the best relationship with the Crown Prince Gong Mingxi, so she often stayed at his place. And she just wanted to see Gong Qianmo again before leaving, so as not to worry her.
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"Range!"
Gong Qianmo had just fallen asleep when someone called her. She didn't want to miss it, but when she heard it was Xue Range, she immediately put on a middle coat and outer robe, opened the door, and went to pick up Xue Range in person.
When she saw Xue Range lingering under the light, she suddenly burst into joy.
"Qianmo."
Xue Range stepped forward and glanced at Gong Qianmo, "Why did you come out like this? Don't catch a cold."
Although Xue Range and Gong Qianmo only met a few times, they were very familiar with each other. Therefore, at Gong Qianmo's request, Xue Range did not call her princess, but directly called Qianmo. She felt that,
It feels more intimate this way.
"It's okay, Range, let's go into the house and talk."
Holding Xue Range's hand, Gong Qianmo excitedly led Xue Range into the inner room.
"Range, I went to look for you today, but you weren't there. Later, the emperor sent someone to look for me back home, so I came back first. I thought I'd go over there to see you tomorrow. I didn't expect you to come here so late.
Already."
When Gong Qianmo saw Xue Range, she couldn't stop talking, like an old friend she hadn't seen for hundreds of years, so cordial.
"I heard what Hai Lan said, so I came here because I'm going on a long journey tomorrow, so I stopped by to say goodbye to you."
Xue Range smiled softly, with a bit of reluctance in her eyes.
"What, a long journey?"
Gong Qianmo was surprised: "Why are you traveling far away? The concubine selection ceremony will start in a few days. You didn't come back to Nanzhao so soon?"
"I have other things to do."
"What's up?"
Gong Qianmo asked.
Speaking of this, Xue Range paused. She didn't want to tell Gong Qianmo about going to Ghost Valley to avoid worrying her. However, she couldn't hide it even if she wanted to. After all, everyone knew it. So, again
Then he said: "I'm going to Guigu to find red fairy grass."
"What? Red grass jelly?!"
Gong Qianmo stared at her big round eyes and said in surprise: "Range, not to mention that the Red Immortal Grass is guarded by the Blue Water Snake, even the Poison Gate is an obstacle!"
"I must go."
Seeing Gong Qianmo's worries in front of her eyes, Xue Range felt helpless, but her attitude was still firm.
"Range, can I ask you something?"
Gong Qianmo stared at Xue Range for a long time, and then slowly spoke. The way she hesitated to speak made Xue Range's heart flutter. She didn't know what she wanted to ask.
There was a vague premonition in her heart, but I hoped that Gong Qianmo would be better off not knowing.