Pei Wanmu, with a calm demeanor, said, "You all did well protecting the princess, and each of you will receive three extra points during the excellence evaluation." He then turned to Li Rourou and Chu Luoyi, saying, "Go to the back mountain and reflect on your behavior for two months. If you disrespect the princess again, you’ll be expelled from Dragon Tiger Mountain."

The mausoleum cave in the back mountain was eerie and sinister, and many disciples lamented after spending just a few days in reflection there.

Let alone two months...

Li Rourou’s face immediately fell, and just as she was about to retort, she saw the handsome man in front of her, whose stern demeanor left no room for defiance, so she chose to keep silent.

Chu Luoyi, of course, understood this as well, and meekly replied, "Yes."

As soon as the words left his mouth, the handsome man tapped his toes, using Qinggong, and disappeared in an instant as he chased after the graceful Little Princess.

The seven junior disciples dressed in light blue showed expressions of delight.

The excellence evaluation adds points based on one’s conduct at Dragon Tiger Mountain, with ten points being a perfect score. The higher the score, the more challenging martial arts can be chosen for training in the next session, and one may also receive additional guidance from the elders.

This was something hard not to be excited about.

The junior disciples decided that they would follow the princess in the future.

As the martial uncle of the entire sect, Pei Wanmu was certainly qualified to add points for the disciples.

They didn’t know that their martial uncle, who listens to the Jianghu from the Jade Pavilion, observing the winds and clouds and strategizing about the world, was at that moment stopping the Little Princess, gently admitting his mistake, "I wasn’t doubting you just now, I only meant to ask your opinion."

Qinglian had already returned to the big locust tree in her own courtyard and said to the little servant girl beside her, "Chun Xing, you may go now."

"Yes." Chun Xing didn’t dare to delay and quickly withdrew.

After the person left.

The Little Princess put her hands on her hips and said with a face full of inquiry, "Why didn’t you stand up for me earlier in front of everyone? I’m your fiancée. It seems the only things in your heart are martial arts and studying, without my presence. If that’s the case, I’ll leave now and return to the Capital City to find Ah Zhi and Huanhuan."

She made a show of going into the house to pack her luggage.

Pei Wanmu, of course, tried to restrain himself, "Don’t act rashly. With the thousand-mile journey back to the Capital City, how could I not be worried?"

Qinglian was certainly not willing to let him stop her and tried to walk away. In a moment of urgency, Pei Wanmu reached out and pulled her into his arms, his breath unusually rapid for someone who always prided himself on his cold demeanor.

The Little Princess felt soft and fragrant.

The two had always adhered to the rules of propriety at Dragon Tiger Mountain, never doing anything outside decorum.

Today’s embrace was the first time...

The person in his arms protested, shouting, "It’s better than staying here and being bullied without dignity."

He consoled her, "Don’t be angry. I’ve already punished the two by sending them to the back mountain for two months of reflection. If anyone bullies you again, you can tell me directly. You’re not skilled in martial arts; what if you get hurt in a conflict?"

The rich voice of the man echoed in her ear.

Seeing that he was genuinely concerned for her, Qinglian’s anger subsided a bit, and she sighed, "I know, you’re busy with affairs at Dragon Tiger Mountain and can’t always accompany me. Sigh."

Pei Wanmu gently stroked her raven-black hair to comfort her, "We can go down the mountain next year, and I’ll accompany you wherever you want to go."

With reluctance, the Little Princess murmured, "Okay."

In the ensuing days, Qinglian thrived at Dragon Tiger Mountain, and no disciples dared to underestimate her anymore. She enjoyed all the good food and things, having everything she desired.

The disciples on the mountain all said that the Little Princess was spoiled beyond measure by her martial uncle.

In response, Pei Wanmu softly said, "If I don’t spoil my fiancée, who will I spoil?"

Upon hearing this, everyone scattered like birds...