The words of Baili Hongzhuang stabbed Han Xiling's heart like a sharp blade. Faced with Baili Hongzhuang's calm and confident demeanor, she felt that all her arrogant words couldn't be spoken at this moment.
Indeed, if all of this truly mattered, then the Crown Prince would never have fallen for Baili Hongzhuang.
But precisely because of that, she refused to accept it!
Why was it that she was better than Baili Hongzhuang in every way, yet the Crown Prince only had eyes for Baili Hongzhuang?
Seeing Han Xiling standing there dazed, seemingly affected by her words, Baili Hongzhuang finally took a look around Emperor Beichen's chamber.
Han Xiling was not a competitor skilled in manipulation. On the contrary, in the case of their mutual affection with Emperor Beichen, no matter what Han Xiling did, she was nothing more than an annoying pest to them.
Emperor Beichen's sleeping quarters were similarly simple but not monotonous. A single glance gave off a sense of comfort, just like Emperor Beichen himself.
With a quick sweep of her eyes, Baili Hongzhuang had already grasped the layout of the room.
Baili Hongzhuang walked slowly to the desk and noticed a piece of paper that seemed to be covering a painting. Curiosity welled up within her, wondering what masterpiece it could be.
However, when Baili Hongzhuang pulled out the paper and took a look, she discovered that the person depicted on the paper was extremely familiar.
The person on the paper was none other than herself!
A tinge of surprise flickered in her jet-black eyes. The portrait was incredibly lifelike, capturing her expression and charm, making it truly captivating.
"Master, this painting is really well done. It must be Emperor Beichen's work, right?" Little Hei's eyes shimmered with excitement. The portrait was incredibly realistic.
Only someone who was extremely familiar with Baili Hongzhuang could have created such a portrait.
Besides Emperor Beichen, there wouldn't be anyone else capable of it.
Baili Hongzhuang didn't respond, but a faint and shallow smile emerged in her eyes.
She understood that only Emperor Beichen could paint such a work.
Han Xiling also noticed the painting, and her cool and moving countenance instantly froze. Her face became exceptionally unsightly.
She had never known that the Crown Prince could paint, nor did she ever imagine that his paintings would be so lifelike.
In her impression, the Crown Prince was disdainful of such activities.
For the Crown Prince, nothing was more important than cultivation, and he devoted almost all of his time to it.
However, now he had painted a portrait for Baili Hongzhuang?
In just a moment, Han Xiling understood. This portrait must have been painted by Emperor Beichen during the time he was separated from Baili Hongzhuang at Tian Gang Sect.
Could it be that he missed her so much during their separation?
Looking at the smile that appeared on Baili Hongzhuang's lips, Han Xiling couldn't help but find it bitterly ironic.
In the next moment, Han Xiling suddenly made a move, reaching directly for the scroll. She wanted to destroy it!
Witnessing Han Xiling's action, Baili Hongzhuang reacted swiftly and immediately retrieved the scroll, blocking Han Xiling's attempt to destroy it.
However, Han Xiling was persistent. She wanted to completely destroy the painting.
"Han Xiling, don't go too far!" Baili Hongzhuang's jet-black eyes turned cold and merciless, and her deep and chilling words were filled with a warning.
This was a painting that Emperor Beichen had created while missing her. Every stroke and every brushstroke represented his feelings. How could she let Han Xiling destroy it like this?