The Crazy Prince is a Love Brain

Xia Xiaoli opened her eyes to a completely unfamiliar environment. Fragments flashed through her mind, all of which were memories from before the car accident. She had just received a call from the captain, telling her to go to a crime scene. On her way there, she encountered a car accident, and then she lost consciousness.

When she woke up again, she was here, but it didn't feel like a hospital. There was no smell of disinfectant. Candles burning on the walls illuminated the darkened small room. There were no windows, only a door on one wall, revealing a secret room.

What exactly was this place? Who had brought her here? What was she doing here?

She felt dizzy and tried to rub her head, but when she raised her hands, she realized they were tied to a wooden chair. She wasn't wearing a police uniform anymore, but rather a distinctive outfit, all pink and green, like a maid from ancient times.

Can anyone tell her what was going on? Had she been kidnapped?

Just then, footsteps and voices could be heard outside. Was it just one person? Was it a gang? "Hurry up, everyone! Get ready! If you ruin the master's plans, you'll be in big trouble!"

The voice of the person speaking was a little sharp, like a eunuch in a TV drama. Xia Xiaoli glanced sideways and saw that he was indeed dressed like a eunuch. She was a little confused. Was this a TV show?

"Oh, you're awake! The master has raised you for so many years. Now it's time for you to repay the master. Cooperate well, and you'll have a quick death!"

Without waiting for Xia Xiaoli's response, he addressed a black-robed man behind him respectfully, "Pavilion Master, everything is ready. Please act quickly."

"Okay, all of you, leave now. I'll take care of this."

The eunuch listened and went out with his men to wait. The black-robed man, left alone, looked at Xia Xiaoli, tied to the chair, with a wicked look. His slender white fingers touched her jaw as he spoke softly. "Hmm, quite right, your bones are beautiful. Concubine Nan only wants your heart; the rest belongs to this Pavilion Master. Your blood and bones are both excellent antidotes."

As he spoke, he peeled back Xia Xiaoli's clothes, revealing her fair chest. Just as a silver-gleaming knife was about to pierce her skin, a man in black, wearing a silver mask, suddenly burst in.

"Who are you?"

"I'm here to kill you."

The man struck the black-robed man dead with a single blow of his sword. Red blood splattered all over Xia Xiaoli's face and body. Before she could react, the masked man untied the ropes binding her hands with a single blow of his sword, scooped her up, and carried her out.

"Where are you taking me?"

"Shut up, or I'll poison you and make you mute."

Having witnessed him kill someone, the fear forced her to obediently remain silent. This wasn't the rule of law she knew. He had just dealt with the black-robed man without batting an eyelid. The masked man had just taken a few steps carrying him when more people arrived. The two sides engaged in a fierce battle, creating a moment of chaos.

The man holding Xia Xiaoli had difficulty using his skills, so he could only place her aside. "Hide! I'll come find you."

Seeing no one was watching, Xia Xiaoli, though still dazed, knew her life was in danger. The pain in her body brought her back to a state of clarity, and she had a single thought: to escape while the fighting continued.

The original owner's health was so poor that she couldn't even take two steps without gasping for breath, even holding onto the wall. Fortunately, both sides were engaged in a fierce battle, and since she was petite and the hallway was dimly lit, Xia Xiaoli cleverly concealed herself in the darkness, making her way forward in stealth.

Luckily, such secret rooms usually have only one path. Following the stone wall, she finally found the doorknob. The moment she pushed it open, she seemed to smell the scent of freedom. The air outside was free, and the moonlight shone brightly on the earth. Xia Xiaoli had no mood to admire the moon. The unfamiliar surroundings frightened her.

The retro building, with its wooden structure and, crucially, its carved and painted corridors, resembled the architecture of the Forbidden City. Her heart skipped a beat. Could she have traveled back to an ancient imperial palace?

She quietly observed from the shadows for a moment. The danger behind her was approaching. There was no time to choose, so she could only carefully seek safety. Even so, she alerted the patrolling guards. In her panic, she ran and accidentally bumped into someone's arms. The people around her paled with fear at the sudden change.

"How dare you! Get up! You're courting death!" The eunuch who was serving nearby quickly stepped forward to pull the man away.

Xia Xiaoli saw his undisguised murderous intent and could even feel the suffocation of near death. Instinctively, she tried to escape his embrace, but he unexpectedly grasped her waist tightly, enveloping her in a hug. Ji Heng raised his eyebrows and glanced at the guards chasing after him. His black cloak shrouded her, and his lips brushed the woman's neck in his arms. Qiu Xi, who was serving beside him, widened her eyes and silently looked away. Was this still the cold-faced King of Hell he knew?

"Your Highness, I'm here chasing an assassin. I wonder if Your Highness has seen him?"

"No, search elsewhere. Ensure the Emperor's safety."

The Crown Prince had always been averse to women. The guards had noticed the pink hem of her skirt, but no one dared to question her. After all, this ancestor could kill you in an instant if he displeased them.

The guards didn't dare ask any further questions, fearing they would provoke his murderous intent. This little maid was lucky enough to have caught the Crown Prince's eye. They didn't dare interrupt the Crown Prince's good fortune.

After the person had left, Ji Heng released her. His slender fingers pinched her neck, his eyes filled with murderous intent. "Your blood smells so good."

Xia Xiaoli tensed. This man was far more dangerous than those guards from earlier, yet he actually found the smell of blood pleasant. Thinking of the tiny scar on his chest, this guy truly had a sharp nose; he could even smell such a small amount of blood. "Thank you, Your Highness, for your assistance. I have something else to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

Palace maids in period dramas are always like this. It's too dangerous; she had to leave quickly. Ji Heng glanced in the direction of the Glazed Palace, his eyes cold. "Useless fellow! He actually let the medicine man escape on his own."

His gaze was sharper as he fixed on Xia Xiaoli's fleeing figure, as if he had spotted fleeing prey. With a flick of his finger, a clean-faced young eunuch appeared behind him. He then coldly said to the eunuch beside him, "Qiuxi, take her back."

Qiuxi received the order and rushed forward to catch up with Xia Xiaoli, knocking her unconscious. He then ordered someone in the dark to take her away. Ji Heng glanced at the Glazed Palace not far away, his lips curled up. This medicine man was quite interesting; he actually escaped on his own. Concubine Nan had failed miserably this time, but she still hadn't figured out what other tricks she might have. He was somewhat excited.