CHAPTER 372: CHAPTER 354

"Silent? Feeling guilty?"

"..."

Yun Ran glared at him irritably, "If I were feeling guilty, would I have brought you here? Wouldn’t I find a time to go quietly on my own?"

Nangong Mo glanced at her sideways after listening, "You mean to sneak back there again someday?"

Yun Ran: "..."

"Also, is this how you see me, as someone who messes around and causes trouble for no reason?"

[Aren’t you?]

Yun Ran rolled her eyes silently in her heart, then placated him against her will to prevent him from getting worse:

"How could that be? You’re definitely not like that! Our Prince is the most reasonable and sensible person! How could he be such a troublesome scoundrel?"

Nangong Mo: "..."

Heh... Scoundrel? You might as well call me by my name directly.

...

Yun Ran was worried that upon seeing Yun Yan and the others, he would be cold and arrogant, just like how he is every time facing the Crown Prince’s people.

Unexpectedly, his performance was surprisingly good.

Straightforward, sincere, elegant, and composed.

In that moment, Yun Ran felt like she traveled through time, seeing that young general on the battlefield, giving orders with confidence, pointing out strategies, riding with iron horses across icy rivers, and pointing his sword at turbulent waves.

Yun Ran couldn’t help but sigh: It’s rare for him to be so ’normal’ in front of Yun Yan, perhaps it’s the mutual appreciation between fellow military leaders?

Yun Ran inquired about some situations at that time, according to Yun Yan and others, there were no anomalies before the avalanche, so it should have been an accident.

However, even if the avalanche was accidental, the issue with the black bear was definitely man-made. On the way back, Yun Ran kept pondering potential suspects in her mind.

Halfway, they encountered Princess Xiao Xiao, who eagerly came over, grabbing Yun Ran’s arm and inviting her to a barbecue feast.

Yun Ran: "???"

"Barbecue feast?"

[Ever since getting struck by lightning sent me to Tianchu, it seems I haven’t had this dish anymore! It’s truly nostalgic for a moment!]

"Yes, yes! Didn’t you invite me to have your Beggar’s Chicken last time? Don’t you Tianchu folks always believe in reciprocating hospitality and returning favors?"

"Besides, today my brother is the chef, he may not have many other talents, but roasted lamb is his specialty on the grasslands! You must come and have a taste!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Ran instinctively turned and glanced at Nangong Mo secretly.

[He won’t stop me just because he heard Xiao Mohan’s name, right? Please don’t! I really don’t want to give up on delicious food!]

Princess Xiao Xiao followed Yun Ran’s gaze, then slapped her forehead, "Oh right, Prince Qin, do you want to come along?"

Nangong Mo sat leisurely and replied with a polite detachment, "I appreciate the princess’s kind offer, she can go alone, it’s fine."

Upon hearing this, Yun Ran thought she must have heard it wrong, looking at Nangong Mo in disbelief:

[Did this dog man eat something wrong? Did the sun rise from the west? Is it raining red in the world? Neither stopping me nor insisting on following along, it’s completely out of character with his sneaky, shameless, troublesome persona!]

Nangong Mo: "..."

Should I take back what I just said? Let that brat go and drink the northwest wind?

Princess Xiao Xiao didn’t stand on ceremony; she immediately clung to Yun Ran’s arm and dragged her away unceremoniously.

Yun Ran: [Great dragging! Here I come, delicious food!]

Nangong Mo watched the two of them leave and fell into deep thought.

This brat not only loves silver but also loves to eat... Tianyin Pavilion, located in Rouran, seems I need to find a reasonable excuse to hire a few northern chefs.

...

At night, Xiange reported the intelligence gathered about the black bear incident to Nangong Mo.

"While we couldn’t confirm that person’s identity, based on past encounters and this person’s style and methods, they should be a Hidden Guard under the Crown Prince’s command."