Chapter 48

However, in a sudden movement, Ye Lanjue slightly moved backwards, increasing the distance between them.

But Tang Kexin was still in a daze, unable to calm down.

He... he bit her, he actually bit her! Was he a dog to bite her?

No, that wasn't the point. The point was, he had bitten her?! Didn't the ancient era put great importance on the propriety between men and women? How could this man to be in so much liberty to be always around her body, and now even dare bit her? And in the broad daylight at that!

But that wasn't still the point...! The point was, the place where he had just bitten her was only a few centimeters away from where that man had bitten her that night!

Although the Third Prince didn't bite too hard that would leave a wound, he still bit down hard.

Was this just a coincidence? At this moment, she really didn't know, and she didn't wanna even think about it!

When he saw her reaction, he seemed to be very satisfied. The corner of his lips slowly curled up, and he gave a gentle smile then a light chuckle. It was so charming that it penetrated deep into one's bones and captivated one's soul.

When the worried Ye Lanchen returned back to check up on Xin Xin, he saw a scene like this.

The normally quick-witted Tang Kexin was currently in a daze, as if she had lost her soul. While his Third Imperial Brother, who was usually as cold as ice, was actually smiling then chuckled as he looked at Tang Kexin.

From as far back as he could remember, he had never seen his Third Brother smiled like this. He had always thought that this brother of his didn't even know how to smile nor laugh. And yet, at this very moment, something that was thought to be impossible was happening. This scene was too strange, it was almost blinding.

What just had happened?

Ye Lanjue was extremely vigilant, so he naturally noticed Ye Lanchen. The corner of his mouth curled up into a smile.

"You—! What are you two doing?" Ye Lanchen walked in with a trembling heart. Although Ye Lanjue had already pursed his lips into a scowl, he was certain that he hadn't seen wrongly.

His eyes were filled with astonishment as he looked at Ye Lanjue. He then turned to Tang Kexin and suddenly exclaimed, "But Xin Xin, what's wrong with your neck?"

Ye Lanchen's eyes were sharp. He had unexpectedly discovered the bite mark on Tang Kexin's neck. Although the Third Prince didn't bite too hard just now, the bite mark were still very obvious as it was still fresh.

Tang Kexin's skin was very white to begin with, and this spot was too obvious, so the red mark at that moment was especially conspicuous.

Ye Lanjue's eyes flashed as he looked at Tang Kexin. The corners of his lips curled up, but he did not say anything. It was obvious that he wanted to see how she would respond.

"It's nothing." Tang Kexin sighed inwardly. Could she say that she was bitten by the Third Prince? Could she? Would she?

"Why does it look like it was bitten by something?" The usually sloppy Ye Lanchen had to observe every detail at this moment.

Tang Kexin's eyes flashed as she looked at Ye Lanjue. Seeing the curve of his lips, she suddenly opened her mouth and said, "En, I was just bitten by His Highness, the Third Prince..."

When Tang Kexin said this, her expression was very serious.

Ye Lanjue was stunned. He hadn't expected her to be so direct, but well, she never acted according to common sense.

"Pfft, hahaha…" Ye Lanchen was stunned for a moment, and then laughed heartily, "But Xin Xin, what are you thinking about? The Third Imperial Brother bit you? You really dare to think about that? If you were to tell this Prince that it rained with blood, this Prince might still believe you. But to say that the Third Brother bit you, this Prince would not believe you even if you beat me to death! Hahaha..."

The corner of Tang Kexin's mouth widened into a smile. She knew that Ye Lanchen definitely wouldn't believe her, so she purposely said that because she didn't want him to continue asking, pursuing this matter any further.

"Third Imperial Brother, look at how Xin Xin plucked her courage to say that you bit her! How daring she could be... Hahaha…" Ye Lanchen could not control his laughter. When he turned to Ye Lanjue, his eyes curved into a smile.

"But yes, this Prince really bit her." The corners of Ye Lanjue's lips moved, and he replied very clearly, enunciated every word. His expression was just as serious as Tang Kexin's.

As he spoke, his eyes swept over Tang Kexin. 'What, you dare say it... Why this Prince couldn't?'

"Haha— Eh?" Ye Lanchen's laughter suddenly stopped. His eyes widened, and he stared at Ye Lanjue with an expression of disbelief, petrified.

Tang Kexin was also momentarily stunned.

If it was her who said this, Ye Lanchen definitely wouldn't believe her. He would just treat it as a joke, but if it was Ye Lanjue, then it would be completely different. Because Ye Lanchen would definitely believe it.

Why did the Third Prince say that?

"Third Imperial Brother, are you joking?" After Ye Lanchen came back to his senses, he fiercely let out a breath of air. Although these words were personally said by the Third Imperial Brother, he still couldn't believe it. He really couldn't believe it.

How could his Third Imperial Brother act frivolously towards Xin Xin?

"Yes... Since when did your third brother indulge in making up things…" When Tang Kexin saw Ye Lanchen's reaction, she felt somewhat apprehensive. If this matter were to be believed by Ye Lanchen, who knew what the consequences would be. Ye Lanchen was someone who spoke faster than his heart. What if his words were to slip up…

Just as she was about to say something, Ye Lanjue once again earnestly open his mouth interrupting her. "Do you think this Prince is joking?"

His words seemed to be directed at Ye Lanchen, but it was meant for Tang Kexin to hear. Seeing that she was in such a hurry to deny it, he suddenly felt a little irritated in his heart. His deep eyes slightly narrowed. Was she afraid that someone would misunderstood her?

"…" Tang Kexin suddenly became speechless. He… Why was this brute had to make up a commotion? With his intelligence, he should have had already guessed that the reason why she said that earlier was because she didn't want Ye Lanchen to question her further.

But now that he had said something that would surely create a misunderstanding, her intentions had been completely ruined. This time, even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn't be enough to rectify this.

She, who was well versed in psychology, couldn't understand the third prince at this moment. What was he trying to do? It was a good thing that it was only Ye Lanchen and no one else, or it could be worst. Although, it was already worst enough as Ye Lanchen had completely believed it to be the case.

"So, this... this was true?" Ye Lanchen knew that his Third Brother definitely wouldn't lie. Since the Third Prince said so, then this matter must be true.

However, although he believed it, he still felt that it was somewhat unacceptable.

Ye Lanchen's eyes slowly turned to Tang Kexin.

Tang Kexin's lips curled up, but she didn't say anything. Right now, was there any use in saying anything?

Obviously, nothing was of any use, and the third prince might not even give her the chance to speak, so she simply kept silent.

"But...but why? Why does the Third Brother want to bite Xin Xin? " Seeing that Tang Kexin did not say anything, Ye Lanchen couldn't do anything but to accept it as real... But why? He really couldn't comprehend why would his Third Brother do such a thing... It wasn't him at all...

Tang Kexin couldn't help but raise her eyes to look at Ye Lanjue after hearing this question. This question was quite good, why did he really?

She had known Ye Lanchen for so long, and she felt that this question of his was the most prudent one he had ever asked.

However…

Ye Lanchen's eyes shifted from Tang Kexin to Ye Lanjue, then from Ye Lanjue to Tang Kexin. Finally, he shifted his gaze back to Ye Lanjue, before he gravely said, "Third Brother, did you fall in love with Xin Xin?"