Ning Beichen had basically confirmed that this so-called princess was genuinely foolish, not pretending. Either she had a screw loose, or she was a complete airhead.
"Or perhaps... my words were too subtle?"
Ning Beichen's face darkened. He thought he had been obvious enough with his sarcasm!
"Sorry, I have no interest in your affairs. Go find whoever you want."
Ning Beichen had no choice but to tell her directly, almost calling her an idiot.
What princess? He didn't care about them at all.
How many princesses had he, Ning Beichen, encountered over the years? He'd even slept with several.
Although these princesses had everything they needed, the best of everything, wore designer brands and luxury goods, and attended the best schools, based on Ning Beichen's understanding of them, very few were truly happy.
Some lived a life of debauchery, some were numb, some escaped reality, some became venomous, and some were only after personal gain. Trying to talk about emotions with them was a sure sign you were an idiot.
It wasn't that their status made them that way, but their environment forced them to be.
Therefore, Ning Beichen didn't believe that the princess in front of him was a naive and innocent type.
He wasn't blind. He wouldn't believe a word of it.
When he had gone to kill Gong Guoshun, he had personally witnessed her scolding Gong Guoshun like a dog.
If you believed her innocent act, then Ning Beichen would be the true idiot.
Adair's face turned angry. Ning Beichen was completely unyielding. She had already humbled herself, yet he showed no respect to her as a princess.
"Good, get angry."
Ning Beichen thought contemptuously when he saw her expression.
What was she playing at, pretending to be an airhead with him? It wasn't impossible for her to ask for his help, but she needed to have the right attitude. Don't think just because you're a princess, I'll pay any attention to you.
"Ning Beichen, aren't you afraid I'll reveal that you killed Gong Guoshun?" Adair said angrily.
"Be my guest. But if you anger me, I don't mind crushing a flower with brutal force." Ning Beichen said indifferently, picking at his ear with a finger.
"Ning Beichen, I am a princess, you dare to kill me?" Adair said, furious.
"What does it matter to me if you're a princess? You're not my princess. You shouldn't have come to me, and you certainly shouldn't have come alone. You think too highly of yourself. In my eyes, you, a princess, are no different from Gong Guoshun. I dared to kill Gong Guoshun, and I dare to kill you!" Ning Beichen exuded a strong killing aura that enveloped the woman, making her feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave. She could clearly sense that Ning Beichen was not bluffing; he genuinely intended to kill her.
"Ning Beichen, you... don't do anything rash. If you kill me, you won't be able to leave this place." Adair was truly scared now, her voice trembling slightly.
"If you want me not to kill you, then scram!" Ning Beichen said unceremoniously. Of course, he had no intention of killing her; he just wanted to scare her.
However, Ning Beichen had underestimated the princess's resilience. Despite her fear, she didn't leave. She stammered, "Ning Beichen, I just want to ask for your help. I have no ill intentions towards you."
"Why didn't you say so earlier? When you ask for a favor, you should have the attitude of someone asking. If you want help, say 'please.' You come here acting all arrogant and bossy. What era are we in? Is being a princess that great? It's just a useless title." Ning Beichen's attitude softened as he spoke to her.
Adair never would have imagined that Ning Beichen, who was so unyielding, would refuse her simply because of her tone of voice. As a princess, in her life and in her daily interactions, she was accustomed to speaking this way. If she didn't, others would find it strange, thinking she lacked a princess's demeanor.
"Go on, what do you need my help with? If it's something that will take a lot of time, don't bother. I can give you a maximum of three days." Ning Beichen told her.
"Three days is enough. I want you to help me threaten someone," Adair said urgently.
"Threaten someone?" Ning Beichen looked at her with a strange expression. She was a princess. While not of a major power, she had countless capable people at her disposal. Why would she need Ning Beichen to threaten someone?
"Yes, I don't want to marry the prince of Gu Dong. I don't like him," Adair told Ning Beichen.
"You don't want to marry him, just refuse. Why bother threatening him?" Ning Beichen said strangely.
"It's not that simple. This is a political marriage," Adair explained.
"Then how do you want me to proceed?" Ning Beichen was no stranger to royal families. Without Adair needing to explain further, he understood that this was not a matter she could decide herself.
"Accompany me to Gu Dong and disrupt the wedding banquet," Adair told Ning Beichen.
"Are you perhaps overestimating me?" Ning Beichen was somewhat dumbfounded. Going into another royal family's territory to mess with their wedding? Did Ning Beichen think his head was made of iron?
"No, I believe you have the capability," Adair said, her eyes shining as she looked at Ning Beichen. Though she had no logical reason, she simply believed Ning Beichen could help her.
"I don't even believe in myself, and you believe in me?" Ning Beichen pointed to his nose, looking like a complete idiot and utterly confused.
"Yes, I believe in you," Adair replied very seriously.
Ning Beichen thought for a moment, then asked, "So, no matter what method I use, as long as I can disrupt your marriage with that prince, my task will be considered complete?"
"Yes, as long as it makes him voluntarily give up this marriage," Adair replied. Due to her royal status, there were things she couldn't control herself, and she couldn't even be willful. For instance, she was powerless to proactively refuse marriage to that prince, which was why she sought Ning Beichen's help.
"Alright, I accept." Ning Beichen agreed without much hesitation, casually stating his price. Adair readily accepted.
The next day.
Ning Beichen appeared on Adair's private jet, flying towards Gu Dong. In reality, Adair wasn't incapable of finding help; it was that no one dared to help. Firstly, they were wary of Gu Dong's royal family, and secondly, they were wary of Adair's own royal family. Under this dual pressure, who would dare to get involved in her mess, even for a lot of money? Who wanted to shorten their life? Even Gong Guoshun wouldn't dare. Only Ning Beichen was fearless.