Chapter 708: Shameless to Such a Degree

According to Yun Jianyue, he was a Half-Grandmaster, not having truly crossed the threshold into a Grandmaster. However, even a Half-Grandmaster was someone he couldn't possibly contend with at his current level.

There was a limit to fighting beyond one's league. This person was so many levels above him that it was unfathomable. If it were a woman, he might try to see if he could pull out another "sugar mommy happy ball," but what was the point of fighting if it was a man?

However, he didn't despair and quickly came up with an idea. He pulled out a set of women's clothes from the Glazed Orb; he kept some of both Pei Mianman's and Chu Chuyan's clothes with him.

Recalling the Crown Princess's figure he had just seen, he didn't take Pei Mianman's clothes, to avoid them looking too ill-fitting.

Seeing the dress he suddenly produced, the Crown Princess was startled. How did this man carry women's clothing with him? Was he a pervert?

But she reacted quickly, immediately shaking her head and saying, "It's no use. On normal days, so many maids and palace women help me get dressed. Everything I wear today has been specifically recorded. Changing into a different outfit now can't be explained and would only confirm Consort Bai's slander."

Zu An impatiently stuffed the dress into her arms. "Stop with the nonsense. Just put it on when I tell you to!"

"You!" The Crown Princess's eyes reddened. She thought, *How dare you speak to me like this on normal days? Now that I'm down and out, even you bully me.*

Zu An had no time to care about her feelings. Seeing her slowly taking the dress, he grew anxious and directly stored the quilt covering her into the Glazed Orb.

The Crown Princess's body was suddenly exposed to the air. She couldn't help but feel angry and flustered, tears welling up in her eyes.

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Zu An took the dress and draped it over her. "Someone's coming! Put it on quickly if you don't want to be seen like this!"

The Crown Princess was almost mad with anger, but since things had come to this, she could only suppress it. She kept reassuring herself that he had already seen everything on the bed, so at worst, she'd just be seen again. However, she absolutely could not let anyone else see her.

On normal days, she had various maids helping her dress, so she had never realized she could dress so quickly. She put on the clothes in just a few breaths.

Throughout the entire process, she bit her lip, and a hint of blood could be seen at the corners of her mouth, clearly indicating her mood was far from good.

While she was dressing, Zu An took out the guard's corpse he had just stored, stripped off its armor, and put it on himself.

Seeing his exposed body, the Crown Princess's face flushed slightly, and she quickly averted her gaze. At the same time, she was curious: did he intend to impersonate a palace guard? But what good would that do? He would be easily exposed.

By then, Zu An had finished changing. He then pulled out a thin, rubber-like object and began to place it on her face.

The Crown Princess instinctively recoiled. "What is that?"

"A mask," Zu An quickly explained, without waiting for her to object. He pulled her closer and swiftly pressed the mask onto her face, ensuring it fit perfectly with her skin, leaving no flaws.

Hearing that it could conceal her face, the Crown Princess stopped resisting. Instead, she tilted her head back and cooperated with him.

Feeling his hands stroking her face, her body trembled slightly, but she didn't say a word throughout.

After finishing with her, Zu An put on a mask himself, instantly transforming into an ordinary, unremarkable face.

These masks had been confiscated from Chen Xuan of Black Wind Village earlier. He hoped they would help them get through this ordeal.

After tidying up the surrounding items, Zu An suddenly stiffened. He immediately wrapped his arm around the Crown Princess's slender waist, pulling her tightly against him, and simultaneously lowered his head, pressing his lips against her alluring red ones.

The Crown Princess was completely dumbfounded. He actually had the nerve to take advantage of her at a time like this?

Rage points from Bi Linglong +814814814...

After a brief moment of mental blankness, she instinctively began to struggle fiercely.

At that moment, Zu An quickly whispered in her ear, "Don't move, cooperate with me. Zhu Xie Chixin is here. Whether we survive this ordeal depends on this! Whatever you do, don't reveal any cultivation later!"

As long as she didn't make a move or show any elemental energy fluctuations, it would be difficult for ordinary people to discern her cultivation.

Hearing his words, the Crown Princess's body stiffened. She was an extremely intelligent woman, and although he didn't have time to explain the details of the plan, she vaguely understood what he was doing.

As expected, she stopped resisting and instinctively wrapped her arms around his waist.

Now it was Zu An's turn to be surprised. He hadn't expected the Crown Princess to be so cooperative. This woman truly possessed a strong will.

He continued to kiss her red lips. He could feel her body's stiffness, but it soon softened.

If he hadn't clearly felt her inexperience, Zu An might have even suspected she was an "old hand."

At first, he had only intended to put on a show, but as they kissed, he found himself getting carried away.

The Crown Princess's heart was pounding. With her noble status, when had she ever been so intimate with a man?

So, this was what kissing felt like?

At first, she thought she would despise his invasion, but for some reason, when they actually kissed, she felt no discomfort at all. His movements were gentle and considerate, making her feel as if she were bathed in a spring breeze.

Moreover, currents seemed to spread through her body—a sensation she had never experienced before.

*Damn it, why is this guy so skilled?* She thought. *Oh, right, he probably kisses Miss Chu all the time at home. Given his lustful nature, why would he waste any time after marrying a beauty like Miss Chu...?*

While her mind was racing with these random thoughts, suddenly there was a crash, and she felt a flash of light above. It turned out that the rockery nearby had been split open by a palm strike.

Looking up, she saw Zhu Xie Chixin, his expression grim, staring at them with a group of Embroidered Uniform Emissaries.

Her heart pounded in her throat, and only one thought remained in her mind: "It's over... it's over..."

Zhu Xie Chixin was the Emperor's confidant, and his cultivation was unfathomably deep. Being caught by him meant everything was exposed.

At that moment, Zu An's hand, still around her waist, gently patted her, signaling her not to be nervous.

Only then did the Crown Princess slightly relax. *Right, we're still wearing masks. Hopefully, we can fool them.*

*But being caught like this is still a death sentence, isn't it?*

Zu An, however, pretended to be utterly shocked and frightened, backing away slightly. "Lord Zhu... Zhu Xie!"

Zhu Xie Chixin was well-known throughout the palace, so saying his name wouldn't expose them.

The Crown Princess was astonished. This man's acting was truly superb. He played the part of someone caught in an illicit affair perfectly, portraying fear, panic, and shame with uncanny realism in that instant.

Zhu Xie Chixin's eyes swept over the two for a moment, then he immediately frowned. "How dare you! Committing such an indecent act in the palace!"

In his view, this must be a guard and a palace maid having a clandestine affair. One must know that even though they were palace maids, the women in the imperial palace were essentially the Emperor's private property. There was no telling when the Emperor might encounter a maid on the road and decide to take her then and there.

Therefore, a palace maid's chastity was extremely important. Even eunuchs and palace maids sharing meals was a serious offense on ordinary days, let alone a male guard engaging in actual physical intimacy?

Did this guard want his entire clan annihilated?

"Lord Zhu Xie, spare me, spare me..." Zu An's face was deathly pale, as if all strength had left his body. He slumped to the ground, reduced to meaningless pleas.

The Crown Princess immediately adopted a look of panic and slumped to the ground, mimicking him.

She secretly admired him, thinking, *This guy is truly clever to avoid kneeling.*

Zhu Xie Chixin had no time for such trivial matters now. He asked in a deep voice, "Have you seen... seen any sign of the Crown Princess?"

"The Crown Princess?" Zu An quickly shook his head. "We didn't see her. We just heard a lot of commotion outside and, fearing being discovered, hid here... Lord Zhu Xie, please spare me! It was this woman who seduced me; it has nothing to do with me!"

The Crown Princess nearby immediately widened her eyes. *This man can actually be shameless to such an extent?*