The next day, the morning light was dim.
Cheng Ye woke up in a daze. For some reason, there was always a woman surrounding him in his dreams last night.
Smiling like Yan, cute and innocent.
A pair of eyes bright and round.
...a pair of eyes that are big...and round...?
Cheng Ye's eyes reflected Wei Sheng'an's face, which was so close. He pushed him away and sat up suddenly: "Why are you so close to me?"
Weisheng An innocently said: "You keep laughing obscenely, I want to hear what erotic dreams you have."
"Spring dream?" Cheng Ye laughed angrily: "I..."
The girl in the dream suddenly came to mind.
She was wearing a pure white dress, her face was blurry and her appearance could not be clearly seen. Her hands, as white as snow, were raised above her head and waving back and forth.
Ahead is the setting sun that is about to drop below the horizon.
She seemed very happy and smiled like a silver bell.
Cheng Ye froze.
Wei Sheng'an had an expression of 'just look, I'll know'.
"Why did you come into my room when you had nothing to do?" Cheng Ye tried to change the subject.
Wei Sheng'an smiled half-heartedly and pointed out the window: "It's almost 8 o'clock."
Cheng Ye realized that last night was Wei Sheng'an's vigil.
He came now to wake him up for breakfast.
But Cheng Ye remained calm and pursued the victory and continued to ask.
"how do you know?"
Wei Sheng'an pointed upstairs.
A nagging voice came from Cheng Ye's ears.
It's a bit embarrassing.
Forget it, stop being so stubborn.
Cheng Ye lowered his head, quickly put on his clothes and prepared to go out.
The princesses also need to have breakfast, and the noise upstairs means it's almost 8am.
After a while, they will just follow the princesses downstairs.
...
As the sounds at the stairs became louder and louder, Cheng Ye and Wei Sheng'an looked at each other and walked out of the door.
The princesses wore gorgeous dresses and walked together one by one.
They were chattering, with happy smiles on their faces, and they didn't know what they were talking about.
There was a lonely princess walking behind the crowd. She lowered her head and covered her eyes with her long bangs, as if she didn't want to mingle with the princesses in front of her.
Cheng Ye narrowed his eyes and reviewed in his mind what Chu Yue said yesterday.
This princess is probably the introverted sixth princess.
Cheng Ye turned his head and gave Wei Sheng'an a look, then walked towards the Sixth Princess.
When the sixth princess saw someone approaching her, she was a little panicked and her pace quickened a little.
But Cheng Ye strode to her side quickly: "I am a passing warrior, and the devil invited me to stay. You look very special, with a different temperament."
"Well..." The sixth princess answered him in a low voice and moved forward, not really wanting to talk to him.
Cheng Ye didn't care, he seemed very relaxed: "I just saw you in the crowd at a glance. You are different from others."
The sixth princess lowered her head and laughed at herself. From the corner of her eye, she secretly looked at the other sisters who were talking and laughing in front of her, and murmured in her heart: What's different...
Cheng Ye lowered his head and seemed to be thinking seriously.
After a moment, he raised a bright smile: "I know what it is. You look like the most dazzling pearl in the deep sea. You made me understand in an instant that a real princess is like you." It’s extremely noble but solitary and self-admiring.”
The sixth princess was stunned for a moment.
She still ignored Cheng Ye.
After staying in the castle for a long time, she felt that life was like this. She could not go back to her hometown and see her relatives all year round. She could only entertain herself in this small field.
Even if it's different, so what?
Why would anyone appreciate it?
The sixth princess quickened her pace, trying to reach the restaurant early.
"The devil said I could take a princess away..."
Cheng Ye suddenly said softly, without squinting his eyes, as if he was just talking to himself.
But in fact, his peripheral vision had been paying attention to the expression on the sixth princess's face.
He found that when he said he could take the princess away, the sixth princess's face showed a look of expectation.
But it soon returned to normal.
She whispered: "Did Lord Demon ask you to take the princess away?"
Cheng Ye nodded.
Complex and tangled emotions appeared in the eyes of the sixth princess, but she quickly lowered her head.
So what, the other sisters are generous and decent, how could the great warrior choose me.
No, that's not right.
The eyes of the sixth princess were filled with mist.
This warrior just said that he feels special.
Could it be that...do you have hope for yourself?
Cheng Ye slowly raised the corners of his lips.
The expressions on the sixth princess's face were clearly visible, and he observed them all.
Sure enough, introverted girls like to be affirmed. After being affirmed and then throwing out a little bit of what they expect, it can make them fantasize.
This little bit of fantasy is enough for what I want to do later.
When Cheng Ye saw that the hook had been put down, he strode away before the Sixth Princess.
A candy and a slap.
Excessive enthusiasm coupled with sudden indifference.
The introverted girl who is thoughtful enough has been thinking about it for a long time.
Did he really think I was special... or was he just trying to tease me?
Cheng Ye smiled brightly and strode towards Wei Sheng'an.
The other six princesses had already found their seats and sat down.
They sat opposite the six princesses.
They were looking at the princess, and the princess was looking at them.
For a while, the chattering sound of discussion started again.
From time to time, I can hear a few compliments of "so handsome".
The late sixth princess sat at the end of the long table. She carefully laid out the napkin, and then glanced at Cheng Ye inadvertently.
In fact, Cheng Ye has been watching her and seeing all her actions.
Since he decided to start testing the most introverted Sixth Princess first, he would definitely pay attention to her every minute and second from the moment he decided.
The other princesses were all in groups, so it was not easy to find out information.
The sixth princess who is alone is indeed the best candidate.
At this moment, Cheng Ye suddenly smelled a particularly disgusting smell.
The kind of dead fish that had been killed for three days mixed with the smell of stinky tofu and sour feet.
No, it's even more heady than this disgusting smell.
Cheng Ye followed the smell and looked towards the kitchen.
Sure enough, it came from here...
No way.......
Cheng Ye shouted for help in his heart.
The next second.
Chu Yue walked out holding the tray with a smile on her face.
She had a tray in each hand with five small bowls on each.
Then he walked to the table and passed the soup one by one.
Cheng Ye felt like he was going to faint.
But Wei Sheng'an had no expression on his face.
Cheng Ye turned his head: ...?
Wei Sheng'an seemed to know what Cheng Ye was thinking, and suddenly said playfully: "I eat a lot of miscellaneous food..."
"...a spider with a broken arm, a half-cut caterpillar, a newborn mouse..."
Cheng Ye suddenly raised his foot and stepped on Wei Sheng'an's foot.
Wei Sheng'an's expression changed.
Cheng Ye smiled accordingly.
Wei Sheng'an struggled to squeeze out a smile: "Brother, it hurts."
"..." Cheng Ye: "Speak carefully."
"If you bully me again, I will feel disgusted with you." Wei Sheng'an said calmly.
Cheng Ye held his breath and decided not to watch, listen or pay attention.
Soon, a bowl of green and reddish soup was passed in front of Cheng Ye.
Cheng Ye stared at the soup, feeling indescribably complicated for the moment.
Is this thing drinkable?
Chu Yue's clear and sweet voice sounded.
"This is our breakfast this morning, soothing soup, which can help us relax physically and mentally and learn poetry and songs better."
"When the Lord Demon comes back in the evening, the princesses can make him happy and tell him stories to see which princess can win his favor and be rewarded tonight."
"Okay!" The princesses all cheered and started drinking the soothing soup.
In an instant, the hall was filled with the sound of drinking soup.
It seems that this thing is extremely sweet and delicious to them.
Cheng Ye held his breath and picked up the bowl.
A real man is fearless, nothing more than a bowl of soup.
He closed his eyes and decided to drink it all in one gulp.
Unexpectedly, Chu Yue walked in front of him at some point.
Her small hand caressed his large, rough hand.
Cheng Ye failed to hold his breath for a moment, and a strong fishy smell rushed into his nose.
Suddenly, his face turned red from the stink.
"What's wrong with you? I feel like you don't feel well." Chu Yue asked with concern, her bright eyes flashing and her voice clear.
Cheng Ye shook his head: "It's okay."
"Is it because you didn't sleep last night?" Chu Yue thought for a moment and asked.
Cheng Ye followed the trend and answered: "Maybe, I'm still a little confused when I woke up in the morning."
Chu Yue looked at Cheng Ye, then at the soup in his hand, and suddenly raised her eyebrows and smiled: "Don't worry, I've cooked a whole pot of this soup, and I'll give you some more later."
...?
Where did she get the idea?
Cheng Ye calmed down and said politely: "No need, leave the good things for the princesses to enjoy."
"It's okay, it's just a bowl of soup. If you haven't slept well, you must drink more... No matter what, the guests should be the priority."
Cheng Ye: "I'm sorry, we are just staying here..."
"...Don't say that." Chu Yue opened her watery eyes. Today, she had her hair disheveled, and the beautiful waves reflected by her black hair floated behind her.
Her fair skin was made even whiter by her dark hair.
"You are the distinguished guest of the devil. I feel extremely guilty that you did not sleep well. Please be sure to drink more soothing soup so that you can have a good sleep tonight."
Cheng Ye's hand holding the bowl was shaking.
He is taking the princess through the forest tonight, and he doesn't want to sleep.
Also, this soup is really too fishy, can he not drink it?
But the girl in front of him looked too petite and weak, and Cheng Ye didn't know how to get angry with her.
Wei Sheng'an looked like he was watching a good show, slowly sipping the soup in small sips.
He even made a squeaking sound on purpose.
Cheng Ye: "......"
Chu Yue stared at Cheng Ye intently.
Cheng Zhiyi closed his eyes and did it in one breath.
Chu Yue smiled happily, took the bowl in Cheng Ye's hand, and skipped to the kitchen again.
Cheng Ye's face turned dark.
After a while, Chu Yue came out with a brand new bowl of soup.
"Great warrior, this is your soothing soup. I wish you a good sleep tonight."
Chu Yue smiled sweetly, holding the soup in both hands, and looked at Cheng Ye expectantly. Her eyes seemed to be filled with stars, making it impossible to look directly at her.
.....I don't know if I'll have a good night's sleep tonight, but I must be having a nightmare now.
Cheng Ye took the soup and drank it all in one gulp.
It's not that he is obedient, but that he is afraid of punishment if something goes wrong.
Tonight he had to choose a princess to leave the castle. He had to spend his time communicating with the princess instead of being punished by the system.
Chu Yue happily brought bowl after bowl of soup.
Some of the princesses were dissatisfied and tried to share a bowl, but were sternly rejected by Chu Yue.
"You can drink it every day, don't compete with the customers who have traveled thousands of miles to come here."
Cheng Yeyintang's face turned black: Give the ball to the princesses!
Why are you being so polite?
Wei Sheng sat beside him with a smile hidden in his eyes.
He finished the soup in an elegant sip, picked up the napkin and wiped his mouth.
"I'll go shopping elsewhere."
Cheng Ye stood up suddenly: "I'll accompany you."
Chu Yue pulled Cheng Ye out: "There is still more in the pot."
Cheng Ye forced out a smile: "I've got it, I've really got it."
Chu Yue tilted her head and stared at Cheng Ye's round belly: "Then you should sleep well tonight."
Cheng Ye nodded: "I will sleep very soundly tonight."
After drinking so much soothing soup, I had to keep vigil at night...
Life is hard...
Wei Sheng'an smiled half-heartedly, deliberately raised his legs and walked out of the dining table.
Cheng Ye quickly turned around and followed Wei Sheng'an's steps in three steps.
He just wants to escape from here now.
The soup that tasted so bad actually made him numb after drinking it.
There is no taste in his mouth now...
Chu Yue stood there and stared at Cheng Ye's figure.
It's a bit familiar.
Why does it feel familiar?
She was just a maid, how could she know such an amazing warrior?
Chu Yue put away the two empty bowls on the table in confusion and walked towards the kitchen.
The other princesses finally got to share the remaining soup.
The hall was lively and noisy with chatter.
The sixth princess held the bowl and looked deeply at Cheng Ye's figure.
He said he could take a princess away from this place...
It should be real.
Chu Yue knelt down and prepared to burn firewood, but found that all the firewood in the kitchen was used up.
She stood frozen in place.
After thinking for a while, he turned sideways and looked at the sky outside the window.
The princesses cannot leave the castle, and neither can she.
The devil brings firewood every month.
What should I do? Are you hungry at noon today?
"Eh?" Chu Yue said softly.
She walked out of the kitchen confused and seemed to have an idea.
He looked towards Cheng Ye's back.
Yes, foreign warriors can leave the castle, and they can go to the dangerous forest to chop wood.
Chu Yue raised a bright smile and chased after Cheng Ye's back.
The small body is like a flexible bird.
Cheng Ye heard a voice behind him and stopped.
But found out it was the maid.
Due to a little exercise, Chu Yue's fair cheeks turned a little pink.
She gasped: "Brave warrior, I have something to trouble you."
Cheng Ye raised his eyebrows.
There is an ominous feeling.
Chu Yue continued: "It's almost noon, but there is not enough firewood in the castle."
“If you don’t have firewood, you can’t make a fire, and if you can’t make a fire, you can’t cook.”
"This warrior." Chu Yue walked up to Cheng Ye, showing pitiful eyes, and begged: "You must not be willing to let the delicate princesses go hungry."
Cheng Ye's mind flashed.
No, he was very willing.
Just as he was about to refuse, the mechanical sound of the system came to his ears:
[Ding dong, the system releases a side mission. 】
[Today’s mission: The castle ran out of firewood, and the maid was so panicked that she didn’t know what to do.
The girls in the castle are too delicate. The brave warrior must not bear them to be hungry at noon.
Please chop some firewood for them.
Firewood (0/100)】
Cheng Ye:? ? ?
He is patient, he is patient.
He's not here to chop wood.
He's here to kidnap the princess, okay?
But the side mission has been issued, and he has to do it even if he doesn't want to do it.
Since this is a job that must be done, it is better to be generous.
Cheng Ye put on a very happy face and agreed cheerfully: "I am very willing to serve. Isn't this what a warrior should do?"
Chu Yue was very moved after hearing this. She thanked him profusely and said that you are the best warrior in the world.
Behind them, the Sixth Princess was hiding.
She secretly hid her body behind the door, quietly revealed her eyes, and secretly watched Cheng Ye's every move.
Her heart seemed to be tangled and wandering.
Such a warm-hearted warrior must be a true warrior, right?
He should really be able to take a princess out of this shackles-like castle, right?
The sixth princess thought tangledly, her dark eyes flashing with tangled light.
Cheng Ye, with a fake smile on his face, turned around and prepared to walk into the forest.
Just walked a few steps.
Chu Yue caught up again.
"Brave warrior."
Cheng Ye turned around.
Chu Yue held an ax in her petite hand.
The ax looked so heavy that she had to hold it firmly with both hands to barely lift it.
"Here is your axe, brave warrior."
Chu Yue tried to lift it up and hand it to Cheng Ye, but unfortunately it was too heavy and she couldn't lift it.
Cheng Ye stared at the rusty axe.
Are you planning to let him sharpen the knife first?
Cheng Ye's eyes flashed with light.
"Don't let the princesses go hungry at noon."
Ha, what this sentence means is that if he hasn’t chopped enough firewood before 12 o’clock, he is going to be tortured by the system!
Cheng Ye took the ax and said, "Kind Yueji, thank you very much."
Chu Yue smiled innocently and brightly.
Wei Sheng'an gave a playful smile and looked at Cheng Ye with half-closed eyes. His tone was relaxed and even joking: "I'm feeling sleepy after eating. I'll go back and rest first."
"Brave warriors, you must come on!"
PS: Cheng Ye:?
Am I the only one suffering from feelings?
