480: Jiang Yuyan: Help! I'm about to break down!

Watching Duan Zhengchun's sudden transformation, Invincible East's face showed a look of shock. She hadn't expected it—he really was a little golden man.

Moreover, in that instant, she felt Duan Zhengchun had become sacred and inviolable, like a deity from the heavens, making it impossible for anyone to harbor any profane thoughts about him.

It wasn't until Duan Zhengchun withdrew the Golden Light Mantra that he returned to normal.

"So this is the Golden Light Mantra?" Invincible East asked, her eyes shining as she looked at Duan Zhengchun.

"Yes, this is the Golden Light Mantra. After Cultivating it, you become impervious to all evils. As long as you still have energy and your protective golden light remains, you will not be harmed," Duan Zhengchun nodded and said.

"Good, then I want to Cultivate it," Invincible East agreed excitedly, nodding.

"Very well..."

Immediately, Duan Zhengchun brought two fingers together and pressed them against the center of Invincible East's forehead.

After a few breaths, Duan Zhengchun withdrew his finger.

"There, that's the Cultivation Technique and incantation for the Golden Light Mantra. Familiarize yourself with it first. If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"Alright, then I'll go Cultivate first," Invincible East nodded in agreement and turned to leave.

She was already captivated by the profound incantation of the Golden Light Mantra Cultivation Technique and couldn't wait to try Cultivating it.

"This thing requires talent. If you don't have the aptitude, don't force it," Duan Zhengchun reminded her.

However, Invincible East no longer had the mind to listen to such things at this moment.

She was completely captivated by the Golden Light Mantra and was now in a hurry to verify its effects.

Watching Invincible East's departing figure, Duan Zhengchun shook his head helplessly.

Returning to the living room, he saw Moon Invitation and Huang Rong chatting. Duan Zhengchun went over, sat down beside them, and pulled them into his embrace.

"What are you talking about?" Duan Zhengchun asked with a smile.

"What else could we be talking about? Of course, it's about you," Huang Rong said with a laugh.

"About me? What is there to discuss about this prince? We might as well go study some investment projects," Duan Zhengchun said with a mischievous grin.

"Oh, my prince, be serious. If you want it, figure it out yourself. We sisters can't accompany you right now," Huang Rong said, her pretty face flushing red.

"Who says? Don't you have a backup? The backup is even more potent than the original," Duan Zhengchun said with a wicked grin, looking at Huang Rong.

"Backup? What backup?" Huang Rong was momentarily stunned, not understanding what he meant.

Moon Invitation, however, blushed, already understanding what Duan Zhengchun was implying.

She immediately tried to leave but was pulled back by Duan Zhengchun, unable to break free.

"Hey, little Yue Yue, where are you going?"

"Um, I need to use the restroom. You two chat first," Moon Invitation said, her eyes darting around as she tried to break free from Duan Zhengchun's embrace.

Only then did Huang Rong realize something was amiss and immediately tried to stand up as well.

"Well, I just remembered, there's soup simmering in the kitchen. Prince, please wait a moment. I'll go get it for you."

"Hehe... Don't you think it's a bit late to say that now?" Duan Zhengchun said with a sly grin.

Moon Invitation and Huang Rong exchanged glances, their eyes filled with helplessness.

They truly had no way to deal with this scoundrel.

Well, since they chose this man, they could only spoil him themselves.

It wasn't until Moon Invitation and Huang Rong had talked until they were nearly hoarse that they managed to persuade Duan Zhengchun.

"We've been here for a few days now, and all matters have been dealt with. It's time to leave."

"Do you have any other matters to attend to?" Duan Zhengchun asked.

"Leaving already? I don't have anything else to handle. I've already handed over matters of Yihua Palace to Lian Xing."

"I've also passed the position of Palace Master to her. Moreover, I've already told Lian Xing about the two of us, so there's nothing else," Moon Invitation said, her voice slightly hoarse.

"I originally came just to have fun with you, Prince. I'll follow your arrangements for everything," Huang Rong said weakly, her eyes closed.

"Alright, then we'll set off on our return journey tomorrow morning," Duan Zhengchun said.

In Jiang Yuyan's room, she hadn't dared to Cultivate at night these past few days. However, when she wasn't Cultivating, as soon as night fell, the previous dream would involuntarily appear in her mind.

This made her toss and turn every night, unable to sleep, leaving her listless the next day with heavy dark circles under her eyes.

Fortunately, she had been Cultivating during the day. The Bright Jade Skill inherently had beautifying effects, so there were no obvious changes to her appearance.

Just as she was about to fall asleep, that unsettling sound reached her ears again.

"Heavens, again? Prince, can't you take a break? Weren't they saying the princess consorts are already pregnant? How can you all still be having so much fun?"

"Heavens, someone save me. I'm going to be tormented to death," Jiang Yuyan cried out helplessly in her heart.

However, this wish of hers was destined not to come true. Fortunately, this time the torment didn't last all night. The sounds stopped during the Chou hour. Jiang Yuyan, her vision darkening, fell into a dazed sleep.

The next day, she got up with dark circles under her eyes and walked out of her room yawning.

"Huh? Miss Jiang, what's wrong? Didn't you rest well last night?" Cui Ling asked, looking at Jiang Yuyan with confusion.

"Yeah, I didn't rest well. I keep hearing some sounds every night. How could I possibly sleep?" Jiang Yuyan said gloomily, slumping onto the table.

Hearing Jiang Yuyan's words, Cui Ling covered her mouth with a light chuckle, her eyes narrowing into slits.

She certainly knew what was going on. However, they had already been mentally prepared for this beforehand. Besides, the two of them shared a room.

If they really needed something, they could... well, comfort each other.

It wasn't like Jiang Yuyan, who was alone and had to endure it by herself.

"Miss Jiang, if you really can't bear it, you could go explain the situation to the prince."

"Right now, the princess consorts are all pregnant and inconvenient (inconvenienced). You could attend to him," Cui Ling said with a smile.

"Ah? No, that won't do. You, don't talk nonsense. He's the prince. I, I'm not worthy," Jiang Yuyan said in a panic, waving her hands.

"You're mistaken about that. Since you were brought back by the prince, naturally you've caught his eye."

"So, sooner or later, you will become a maid who attends to the prince."

"You became a Disciple of Princess Consort Moon Invitation. When the princess consort is inconvenient (inconvenienced), naturally it falls to you to help the prince resolve his needs," Cui Ling said with a laugh.

At this, Jiang Yuyan didn't know what to say.

Actually, ever since Duan Zhengchun brought her back, she had already been mentally prepared.

Although her looks couldn't compare to her Master Moon Invitation's, she could still be considered a delicate beauty, with above-average appearance.

Based on the rumors she'd heard about Duan Zhengchun, she knew he had many women around him. Being taken back, she would inevitably have to face that hurdle.

However, such matters were not within her control. Even as a Disciple of the princess consort, she couldn't take the initiative to bring it up.

If she took the initiative, it would be seen as overstepping her bounds, as if she were trying to compete for favor with the princess consort?

At that point, forget competing for favor; she might not even remain a Disciple.

"Hehe, don't worry, Miss Jiang. Just endure a little longer. It will be over soon," Cui Ling said, looking at Jiang Yuyan with a smile.

Jiang Yuyan's pretty face flushed with embarrassment, but she didn't say anything. She truly couldn't bring herself to speak about this matter.

At that moment, a maidservant hurried over.