She accidentally flirted with the villain and was fiercely criticized as the regent for forcibly mar

Jiang Ruining shifted his body, finding a more comfortable sleeping position. One hand was curled up at his side, while the other reached across his body and rested on his other shoulder, and one leg was half-draped around his waist.

I remember now, this is where he was injured, moved down a bit.

"Is your injury fully healed?"

Xiao Che seemed displeased: "Only now do you think of caring about me?"

Jiang Ruining scoffed arrogantly, "Who cares about you? I was just asking casually!"

Xiao Che: "The scabs have already fallen off."

Jiang Ruining: "You can't lift heavy objects for three months."

Xiao Che's "hmm" was tinged with a hint of amusement.

Jiang Ruining pursed her lips and stopped speaking.

That mouth of his always talks too much!

Close your eyes and go to sleep!

Xiao Che felt the even breathing on her neck and looked down at her sleeping face.

There was still a lingering fear between her brows; she was both obedient and pitiful.

His eyes were deep, and he tightened his grip on her arm, his expression forceful and possessive: "If you dare lie next to any other man besides me, you're dead!"

……

The next morning.

Jiang Ruining woke up very early.

I was woken up by the noise.

These wandering swordsmen,镖师 (bodyguards/escorts), and businessmen seem to have no need for sleep; they all get up before dawn.

One or two of them had incredibly loud voices. You yelled, "Damn it, are you feeding fish with porridge?" and they yelled back, "You son of a bitch, you spat all over my bowl!"... It was as noisy as if they were sleeping in the middle of a vegetable market!

She kicked off the blanket covering her belly button with a thud, her face drooping longer than an eggplant: "Ugh! They're all crazy!"

And she has to stay in this awful inn for two more nights!

No!

She has to take a nap in the carriage during the day.

Otherwise, after three days, her mind would be completely blank, and she wouldn't be able to do anything!

I got dressed and got out of bed.

I hadn't slept enough, so my mind was a bit sluggish. I didn't notice the obstacle in front of me and almost tripped over it.

Once I steadied myself, I realized that there was a huge vat in the room, filled with water, with a few layers of thin ice floating on the surface.

It must have been Xiao Che who sent someone to get it for her from the city last night.

I put my hand into the ice water; it was so cold. The jolt jolted me awake.

Boom boom boom!

Someone knocked on the door.

"Miss, I've come to bring you your toiletries."

It was Shi An's voice.

"Wait a moment!" Jiang Ruining responded and went to open the door.

As soon as I opened the door, a wave of heat hit me, mixed with a strong smell of blood.

Someone died?

Shi An smiled and said, "Wherever there are江湖人 (jianghu people, meaning people from the martial arts world), it's inevitable!"

In reality, the master ordered him to kill those two waiters.

Even officials who received the news and rushed to the prefectural government overnight were dealt with.

However, since the little girl doesn't like gore, there's no need to say anything.

Jiang Ruining said with disgust, "Ugh~ What an unlucky place!"

Thinking back to how I almost got robbed in my home last night, I still feel lingering fear, but I'm also grateful that I ran into Xiao Che!

Where is Xiao Che?

"Master is in the room across the street." Shi'an handed over the toiletries he was carrying and said with a smile, "After you've washed up, come to Master's room for dinner."

Jiang Ruining nodded: "Okay, I understand."

They went back inside.

Place the basin on the table.

I feel like something's missing from the table.

But I can't remember it right now.

After washing up.

I slowly walked out of the guest room. The door opposite was open, and the aroma of fine food wafted out, making my stomach rumble.

They entered Xiao Che's room.

My eyes immediately scanned the table, and sure enough, there was a lot of food laid out.

The bowls and cups used to hold the food were exquisite, clearly indicating that they were carried with the person.

Silently amazed: People with money and power really know how to be sophisticated!

I saw that Gongsun Changming was also there.

Jiang Ruining was not surprised at all.

The person was rescued, and presumably he now knows what kind of clone he is.

She greeted him with a smile: "Good morning, Your Highness."

Jiujing said to Gongsun Changming, "Yesterday when I entered the county town, I happened to sit for a while in the teahouse opposite the pharmacy. The young lady saw you and thought you looked familiar, but your family has already announced that you died in the Yangtze River, so she just thought she met someone who looked like you."

"But after the girl returned, she still felt it would be better to ask about your background. There are many boats on the river, and it is possible that you were rescued after falling into the river. So she sent her subordinates back to the county town, only to find that you had not returned after leaving home."

"If you want to thank someone, thank the young lady!"

He added another sentence.

"This is the eldest daughter of Jiang Huai, the Provincial Governor of Southern Zhili."

Gongsun Changming still couldn't recall the past, but he was still shaken by what happened last night.

He went out to dispose of some medicine residue and was surrounded by several thugs who forcibly forced him to take an aphrodisiac. He was later rescued by a woman and her servant, but he had a feeling that the woman was the mastermind. So when she said she would help him, he resisted desperately, hurting himself to try to regain his senses and escape.

But the drug was too strong, and he almost lost control...

Although he was a man, he was a man of integrity and could not accept being schemed against and coerced in this way.

Fortunately, he was rescued!

They also learned where they came from.

He bowed deeply: "I will never forget Miss Jiang's great kindness!"

Jiang Ruining paused for a moment as she sat down: "Hmm?"

What does that mean?

The icy, sharp-tongued demon actually returned the "leak" to her?

She stole a glance at Xiao Che.

She suspected that he was trying to squeeze more valuable "leakage" out of her by making a small concession. After all, with Princess Xinyang, his sister who had lived with him for several years, his relationship with the Ministry of Rites was already quite good!

Besides, the person who brought him here was sent by Xiao Che!

Xiao Che saw right through her little scheme and flared his nostrils slightly in anger: "Am I that kind of person? What kind of nonsense are you thinking about all day long!"

Jiang Ruining blurted out, "I miss you! I miss you, okay? Are you even a thing?"

In modern times, this would just be a perfunctory remark to shut someone up, plus a sarcastic remark.

But she forgot that this was a feudal and conservative ancient place!

Saying "I miss you" is no different from confessing your feelings.

Xiao Che's grip on the cup tightened, and an unusual blush crept up his ears: "..."

Shi'an's expression was so excited it was practically glowing.

The others remained expressionless, but a glint of light clearly flashed in their eyes.

What else could this be but mutual affection?

List of betrothal gifts!

Start writing!

Jiang Ruining realized what she had said, her face flushed, and she wanted to seal her mouth shut.

I was promised a quiet, beautiful woman!

He coughed a few times, forcibly changing the subject, gave Gongsun Changming a polite smile, and waved his hand, saying, "You're too kind, Prince Consort. I didn't do anything; I just saw it and had an extra thought about it!"

Gongsun Changming said sincerely, "If it weren't for Miss Jiang's thoughtfulness and willingness to send someone back to inquire, I would have been killed and would never have known who I was! I will remember your kindness, and I will do my best to help you in the future."

Jiang Ruining stared at the breakfast on the table, then pointed at Xiao Che: "You, you thank him. The person who saved you is his confidant."

Considering he sensed my danger last night and appeared in time, even sleeping with me and bringing me ice, I'll share half of this "leak" with him!

Ugh!

She's so kind!

There are very few people in this world as kind as her!

Xiao Che sipped his tea and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Gongsun Changming bowed to him again in thanks: "Thank you, Your Highness Regent!"

Xiao Che waved his hand: "It's alright, it's good that everyone is safe."

Jiang Ruining wrinkled her nose and snorted.

Treat others with more courtesy than you would treat her!

That heartless bastard!

Xiao Che picked up a xiaolongbao (soup dumpling) and put it in her bowl: "The crab roe xiaolongbao you mentioned last time."

Shi An quickly replied, "Miss, you mentioned it casually last time, and I've kept it in mind ever since. The crabs were bought in town yesterday; they were all plump and delicious. They were freshly cooked this morning, and this is the first time I've ever served food to someone like this!"

Is that so?

Jiang Ruining expressed his doubts.