The scene fell silent for a moment!
Xie Jing'an, Ouyang Siqing, and Wei Xiaochang all looked at Qin Yun!
Qin Yun put down his teacup and quickly wiped the tea juice from his lips.
"Uh... I accidentally scalded myself, it's nothing, please continue!"
Hearing that Qin Yun had been scalded, Ouyang Siqing hurried forward. "Yun'er, are you alright? Are you hurt?"
This action stunned Xie Jing'an and Wei Xiaochang standing nearby!
These two had an unusual relationship!
"Was it that hot?" Xie Jing'an casually picked up the tea in front of him and drank it down in one gulp!
He frowned and said, "It's not hot, the temperature is just right. Qin Yun... why are you always making a fuss?"
Exposed by Xie Jing'an in person, Qin Yun's face turned bright red!
Whenever this jinx appeared, there was never any good news!
"And... Siqing, why are you so anxious? Aren't you usually very steady?"
Seeing that Qin Yun was unharmed, Ouyang Siqing regained his usual composure and then returned to his seat.
"From now on, we are all colleagues, just looking out for each other! Second Prince, you are too suspicious!"
Xie Jing'an didn't think much of it and continued with the previous topic. "Qin Yun, about my matter, Siqing has already mentioned it. Do you have anything to say?"
Qin Yun forced himself to calm down and said seriously, "Regarding that woman? What did the Emperor say?"
"My Emperor suspects she is a spy from a rival nation and fears I might be harmed!"
Qin Yun stroked his chin, feigning thought. "The Emperor means... you should not associate with that woman?"
Xie Jing'an pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Something like that! But my intuition tells me she is not a spy!"
Qin Yun chuckled. "Second Prince, I don't mean to offend, but you really should listen to the Emperor on this matter! That woman's origins are unknown, and you haven't investigated her background. As a prince of a nation, how can you act so recklessly!"
Xie Jing'an frowned. "Are you saying... I should stop investigating that woman? And give up this thought?"
"Precisely. Second Prince is a reasonable person. There are countless beauties in the world, why must you fixate on a woman of unknown origin?"
"Qin Yun, you can't put it like that. I've finally met a woman I like, how can I give up just like that?"
Xie Jing'an lowered his head and said in a low voice, "What's more, I've had physical contact with her, and I should be responsible. Moreover, that woman followed me to Chunyue Restaurant, she must be smitten with me."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yun abruptly stood up, his eyes sharp. "What physical contact? Second Prince, don't spout nonsense!"
Perhaps Qin Yun's gaze was too intimidating!
All three were startled by his imposing aura.
Xie Jing'an also felt bewildered and said softly, "I kissed the back of her hand, isn't that also physical contact!"
"Young Master Qin... is something wrong with you today?" Wei Xiaochang asked cautiously, he too was dazed by Qin Yun's terrifying gaze!
Realizing he had been too agitated, Qin Yun quickly regained his composure.
"My apologies, I lost my composure. I just feel that as the Second Prince, you are of noble status, and not just any woman is worthy of you!"
Then, Qin Yun put on a benevolent facade and relentlessly persuaded Xie Jing'an.
"Second Prince, look at you, you are the most honored prince of our Great Zhou. You have been pampered since childhood, the imperial concubines all adore you, and even the Emperor protects you very well!"
"The world has many dark sides that you haven't seen, so listen to my advice, that woman is not suitable for you! She might be a spy from a rival nation, wanting to harm you and thereby threaten the Emperor!"
Seeing Xie Jing'an frown unhappily, Qin Yun continued, "A few days ago, I heard a strange story in a teahouse! It seemed like a prince from a small country got to know a commoner woman, but that woman was there for revenge, deliberately approaching the prince. In the end, the prince fell for her, and the woman took the opportunity to control the prince, and then...!"
At this point!
Qin Yun walked up to Xie Jing'an and made a scissor-like gesture with his hand.
"Snip!"
"His manhood was gone just like that, and he was later thrown into a beggar's pile to fend for himself!"
Frightened by Qin Yun's demonstration, Xie Jing'an quickly clutched himself.
Ouyang Siqing and Wei Xiaochang also subtly tightened their legs.
Qin Yun was very satisfied with Xie Jing'an's reaction!
He turned and sat back in his original seat, sighing. "Second Prince... do you understand what I'm saying! The Emperor truly has your best interests at heart! You've been too well protected over the years, and have forgotten the dangers of the world!"
Wei Xiaochang and Ouyang Siqing on the side nodded in agreement.
"Well said, Second Prince, Young Master Qin is right. We can't act impulsively. We can't invite trouble just because of a little liking!" Wei Xiaochang advised.
Ouyang Siqing also nodded. "Yes, Second Prince... you can't be willful about this. You should give up on that woman! With your status and position, Second Prince, what kind of woman can't you have? Why take such a risk!"
"Hey, hey, hey, what's wrong with you three? I asked you to find a way to locate that woman and identify her, not to talk about enemy spies and the wickedness of human hearts!"
Xie Jing'an was somewhat defiant. "We haven't found anything yet. Isn't it too early to jump to conclusions?"
"Second Prince, think about it... what kind of person are you? Your companions are all royal guards. If even you can't find someone, there must be something wrong!" Qin Yun added fuel to the fire.
"Yes, Second Prince, you should listen to Young Master Qin on this matter. You've only met that woman a few times and already fallen for her. If you meet her more often and discover her ulterior motives, you'll be even more heartbroken. I think... it's better to end the pain quickly. Second Prince, it's best to cut off this budding affection!" Wei Xiaochang earnestly advised.
Xie Jing'an was getting a headache.
He couldn't help but wonder, was he really wrong?
Just because the woman's identity was unknown, and he happened to be the Second Prince of Great Zhou, did that mean anyone he fancied must be a malicious person?
"I understand. You don't need to persuade me anymore!" Xie Jing'an's expression was dejected.
Seeing that Xie Jing'an seemed to be giving up, Qin Yun took a deep breath, feeling a sense of relief as if he had escaped a calamity.
"Then, Second Prince... do you still want to investigate that woman?" Qin Yun asked tentatively.
Xie Jing'an looked troubled. "Let fate decide. I don't know!"
He looked up!
Glancing at Qin Yun, Xie Jing'an narrowed his eyes. "You seem quite relieved?"
"Not at all. I'm just worried about your safety, Second Prince, and don't want you to encounter villains!" Qin Yun quickly explained.
"It's best if that's the case. If I discover you have ill intentions, I will never let you go!"
Perhaps wanting to change the topic, Xie Jing'an, uncharacteristically serious, looked at Qin Yun and continued, "The Ninglu paste you gave me last time was good. Concubine Li liked it very much. Do you have any more?"