Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

"The contents of this box are of great value. I really don't want it to fall into the hands of others."

Xiao Zhan's words made people feel mysterious, and even Chu Feimo was a little moved. Linglong Pavilion is the largest intelligence agency. This inconspicuous box actually made Master Xuanji fight so hard, it must be a treasure!

Chu Feimo secretly made up his mind that he would get it no matter what, even if it was someone from Linglong Pavilion!

"It looks like someone has been fooled." Luo Shi chuckled softly and buried his head deeper, almost touching Chu Yan's neck.

"You're laughing too much." Although Chu Yan couldn't see, she could feel that Luo Shi's laughter made her a little unsteady. She patted his head gently.

"Stop laughing, get up." Luo Shi's laughter made her feel very embarrassed. In order not to attract other people's attention, Chu Yan suppressed her discomfort. But she also felt it was funny in her heart. It was indeed interesting to see Chu Feimo being toyed with.

If Luo Shi had not told her in advance what was in the box, just looking at Master Xuanji's behavior, she would have thought that there was some priceless treasure hidden inside.

"A young man offered two hundred thousand taels! Is there a higher price?" the shopkeeper asked loudly.

After waiting for a while, no one responded. "If not, this box will be sold to this gentleman for two hundred thousand taels!"

"Wait!" Chu Feimo suddenly raised his hand and said in a deep voice, "I'll pay 250,000 taels!"

"Your Highness?" Everyone around was stunned. They didn't expect him to do this.

Wasn't His Royal Highness the Crown Prince making a bet with Princess Changle? Why did he join the auction? And the price was getting higher and higher. If it continued like this, wouldn't Princess Changle definitely win the bet?

Chu Feimo didn't notice that the servants around him were all stunned. His mind was all on the mysterious box. Master Xuanji was willing to pay such a high price. Could it be that the box really contained the secret of immortality?

If he could buy it, wouldn't he have the method of immortality? At that time, why would he need Linglong Pavilion? He could just solve the problem directly!

Jiang Xue saw this scene, but her face did not show any big changes. She just sipped her tea by herself and did not intend to remind Chu Feimo and the others that they were still in the gambling game. She would not miss such a good thing that fell from the sky.

"Three hundred thousand taels."

Xiao Zhan stood by the railing, folded his arms across his chest, and reported a number casually, which made Chu Feimo even more certain that the secret book of immortality was hidden in the box!

Otherwise, why would Master Xuanji compete with me?

"Three hundred and fifty thousand taels!" Chu Feimo responded unwillingly.

"Four hundred and fifty thousand taels." Xiao Zhan continued to increase the bet.

As the two of them negotiated, the price of the box soared into the sky like a rocket.

"One million three hundred thousand taels!" Finally, Chu Feimo was forced into a corner, and he shouted out this astonishing number, shocking everyone in the hall. No one had ever seen the usually steady prince lose his composure like this, but today was their first time.

Xiao Zhan just looked at him quietly without responding immediately.

"You, are you still raising the price?" Chu Feimo was secretly delighted when he saw that the other party was no longer overtaking him quickly. He straightened his chest like a victorious rooster.

"His Royal Highness is very generous. This price is really out of reach."

Xiao Zhan smiled slightly and shook his head: "I won't raise the price any more. Since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wants it so much, I will grant your wish."

After saying this, he nodded to the shopkeeper downstairs.

"This box belongs to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince at the price of 1.3 million taels of silver!" the shopkeeper announced loudly.

"I wonder if Your Highness wants to pay on the spot or..."

Several strong men handed the box to Chu Feimo's attendant, and the shopkeeper then walked up to Chu Feimo with a contract and said respectfully:

"Your Highness, the items won at the auction need to be recorded and stored. Please sign the contract to confirm."

Looking at the shocking numbers on the list, Chu Feimo felt a pang of pain in his heart.

One million three hundred thousand taels of silver is equivalent to the income of the Prince’s Mansion for half a year!

However, thinking that the box contained the legendary secret of immortality, he felt that the deal was still a good deal.

Chu Feimo picked up his pen and solemnly wrote down the astonishing figure in the account book. The red ink seemed to seep through his determination on the paper.

"The auction is over. Your Highness, do you remember our previous bet?" Jiang Xue said softly, slowly standing up, staring at Chu Feimo sharply.

"The final transaction price was 1.3 million taels. You bet 100,000 taels, while Princess Changle bet 100,000 taels. Judging from the difference, Princess Changle was closer, so Princess Changle won this bet."

Chu Feimo then remembered that he did have such a bet with Jiang Xue!

He had originally intended to use this bet to make Jiang Xue behave herself, but he didn't expect that he would become the bidder and even bought the item they bet on at the highest price!

"That's right, Your Highness, Princess Changle is indeed the winner of this bet." Chu Yan gently turned the teacup in her hand, adjusted her sitting position, and looked at Chu Feimo calmly. Her voice was not loud, but loud enough for people around to hear.

The bet was made in public, with the rules and stakes clearly stated. Chu Feimo couldn't deny it even if he wanted to, unless he didn't care about his reputation and the dignity of the royal family.

As the crown prince, his every move represented the entire Xiyong royal family. If he broke his promise, wouldn't it bring shame to the royal family?

Chu Feimo clenched his teeth, his anger almost bursting out of his head, but considering his identity, he couldn't lose his composure in front of everyone.

"Changle did win." He finally whispered, although he was extremely unwilling in his heart. After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave.

"Your Highness, please stay." How could Jiang Xue let him leave so easily?

"Changle, what else?" Chu Feimo turned around, with a dangerous light flashing in his eyes.

This was the first time since he confronted Jiang Xue that he had any intention of killing her. She had already embarrassed him in public, so what else did she want now?

"Your Highness the Crown Prince will not forget. Since you lost the bet, you must unconditionally fulfill my one request." Jiang Xue didn't care about his anger. She understood from the beginning that he was the one who provoked the dispute first, and the current situation was entirely his own fault.

"If you have something to say, please say it quickly. I'm very busy and don't have time to waste with you." Chu Feimo said impatiently, obviously wanting to get away as soon as possible.

Hearing this, Jiang Xue sneered in her heart. If she was really busy, how could she have time to come to Donglai Inn to join in the fun? Besides, it was him who brought up the topic just now, but now he turned around and accused her of wasting time. It was really funny.

"Changle's request is very simple. I believe the prince can do it." Jiang Xue raised a smile.

"Changle only hopes that from now on, the prince will not bother me again."

There were whispers coming from downstairs, and someone was talking in a low voice: "Didn't they say that the Crown Prince went to Beiling for marriage? Why is he still entangled with Princess Changle?"

"Yes, isn't Princess Changle the new consort of Emperor Beiling?"

"Your Highness, does this count as stealing someone's wife? This is outrageous!"