Hot Search Alert! The Princess Goes Viral Worldwide-Chapter 131

A Gift for the First Meeting?

Yin Xiangyuan’s heart trembled slightly, her body shivering along with it. It felt as though a fire had ignited within her chest, warming her very core.

Even before the Grand Princess had openly acknowledged her identity—merely recognizing her at first glance—she had already prepared a gift for their first meeting.

And such a precious gift at that!

This was a long-lost imperial medicinal formula, one that had been missing for over a thousand years. Its significance was immense, both for historical research and the advancement of pharmacology.

If the Grand Princess had revealed it herself, she would have undoubtedly received countless honors.

Yet, she chose to give the formula to Yin Xiangyuan instead.

"Why?"

Yin Xiangyuan murmured the question aloud, unable to hold it back.

"You're a good child," Gu Nanyan replied. From the moment she first laid eyes on Yin Xiangyuan, she had already guessed the young woman’s purpose.

Ever since her health-preserving exercises had gained widespread attention, drawing interest from all corners, the production team had been placed under protection. Not a single staff member had been replaced.

So when a new face suddenly appeared, it was clear there was an underlying motive.

Though Gu Nanyan might seem indifferent on the surface, she was in fact extraordinarily perceptive. The slightest change in her surroundings never escaped her notice.

After all, she was not just the revered Grand Princess of Great Qi—she was also the sworn enemy that rival nations feared, the one they wished to skin alive. Assassination attempts were a constant threat.

If Gu Nanyan weren’t vigilant, she would have died countless times over.

The moment she saw Yin Xiangyuan’s resemblance to the "Little Crybaby" and recognized the familiar acupuncture techniques passed down through their lineage, she had pieced together the truth.

Yin Xiangyuan had likely come to observe her in secret.

Yet, despite needing to conceal her identity, Yin Xiangyuan had exposed herself to save a life—proof of her compassionate heart.

She truly was a good child.

Hearing Gu Nanyan’s explanation, Yin Xiangyuan was stunned. Unbeknownst to her, the Grand Princess had already deduced everything and deemed her worthy.

The Grand Princess had even called her a good child!

(^▽^)

She so badly wanted to roll over and let the Grand Princess pat her head.

With great effort, Yin Xiangyuan restrained herself. It was already late, and she didn’t want to disturb the Grand Princess’s studies.

Bidding farewell, she left happily, cradling the "first-meeting gift" in her arms.

She was so happy!

Happier than even her ancestor—after all, her ancestor had never received such praise from the princess.

Hehe, she was a good child.

This blissful joy carried her all the way back to the hotel.

At the entrance, she ran into Nan Xi.

Seeing Yin Xiangyuan’s smiling eyes and upturned lips, Nan Xi was dumbfounded.

Wasn’t this woman always cold and aloof? Either glaring or threatening people—since when did she know how to smile?

This was unbelievable. Had she been body-snatched? Was there someone else inside that shell now?

"You…" Nan Xi stammered in shock, "You actually smile?"

At the sight of Nan Xi, Yin Xiangyuan’s expression instantly cooled. "None of your business. By the way, why do you hate Gu Nanyan so much? Why do you keep opposing her?"

"I don’t!" Nan Xi waved her hands defensively. "I’m just worried she’s exploiting the Grand Princess’s name for her own gain. There’s no personal grudge between us."

"Really?" Yin Xiangyuan wasn’t entirely convinced, but she knew pressing further wouldn’t yield answers. Nan Xi would never admit the truth. "Whatever your motives, I’m warning you—no schemes, no underhanded tricks. If you dare slander Gu Nanyan behind her back, I’ll make sure you disappear without a trace."

She flicked the silver needle in her hand meaningfully. "I have plenty of ways to ensure it."

A chill ran down Nan Xi’s spine. She instinctively took a step back, shaking her head rapidly. "No, no, I won’t. You have my word."

Only after Yin Xiangyuan had retreated to her room did Nan Xi finally relax, leaning against the wall as she caught her breath.

Yin Xiangyuan had been terrifying just now. But why was she protecting Gu Nanyan?

Was it because of the Yi family’s useless do-gooder mentality?

Maybe she thought Gu Nanyan’s health exercises, though not the legendary "Tongtian Health Exercises," were still beneficial to people, making her seem kind.

How ridiculous.

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But that would be enough.

The rest… she’d handle herself.

She would make sure Gu Nanyan had nowhere to bury her bones!

Early the next morning, Feng Chengxi rushed in anxiously. "Your Highness, bad news—Nan Xi is back."

Gu Nanyan, already awake and practicing her health exercises, finished a set before turning to Feng Chengxi with mild confusion. "And? Do I need to welcome her back?"

Feng Chengxi: "…"

Your Highness, please stop joking.

"Your Highness, Sister Li just uncovered something. This Nan Xi is the eldest daughter of the Nan family. She’s infatuated with General Zhan and has publicly pursued him multiple times.

This time, when you joined the variety show, she followed. She’s already caused trouble several times, trying to harm you!"

Gu Nanyan looked even more puzzled. "Has she ever succeeded? I haven’t noticed."

Feng Chengxi: "…"

Of course you haven’t noticed. Every one of Nan Xi’s schemes was crushed before it could even sprout.

"Your Highness, this time is different." Feng Chengxi licked her lips nervously. "From what Sister Li heard, Nan Xi left to seek out an expert—someone powerful enough to take you down."

"Take me down how?" Gu Nanyan remained unhurried.

Feng Chengxi faltered. "Uh…"

She didn’t actually know where Nan Xi would strike, but caution was never a bad idea.

Gu Nanyan took a sip of water before speaking. "Do I have any scandals?"

Feng Chengxi shook her head. "No."

"Am I weak? Do I look easy to bully?"

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"Then are you all too weak to protect me?" Gu Nanyan pressed.

"Of course not!" Feng Chengxi declared firmly. They would defend her at all costs.

"Then what’s there to fear?" Setting down her cup, Gu Nanyan said lightly, "Don’t panic over nothing. Stay composed. You may go now."

Feng Chengxi: "…"

Admittedly, Her Highness made a good point.

There really was nothing to worry about.

Nan Xi? Just a small fry!

Sigh. Years in the entertainment industry had conditioned her to overreact at the slightest disturbance, always fearing the worst.

It seemed she had much to learn from Her Highness.

With renewed confidence, Feng Chengxi strode out.

But the moment she returned to her dressing room, Sister Li called. "Did you warn Her Highness? She needs to be careful of Nan Xi."

Feng Chengxi replied, "Her Highness said there’s nothing to fear. It’s a non-issue."

Sister Li nearly exploded through the phone. "That ‘non-issue’ bit is your own addition, isn’t it, Feng Chengxi?! Since when did you become so arrogant?

Listen—I just got word that Nan Xi visited the Hidden Medicine Clan this time. Rumor has it she enlisted a high-ranking member to expose Her Highness’s ‘Tongtian Health Exercises’ as a fraud."

Feng Chengxi grew frantic. "Her Highness has always called them ‘health exercises’—just ‘health exercises’! She never claimed they were the ‘Tongtian’ version! That was all the netizens and so-called experts labeling it. How is that her fault?"

"The public won’t care about the details. They won’t bother with the truth. The moment they confirm the exercises aren’t the real Tongtian method, they’ll decide Her Highness is exploiting the Grand Princess’s legacy."

"Feng Chengxi, you better stay sharp. This is a critical period—you must protect Empress Gu Nanyan at all costs."

After giving the order, Sister Li still felt uneasy. "Never mind, I’ll go there myself."