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

Jiang Ruining, waiting for her father, had nothing to hide: "My father. Cui Shengan sent people to intercept and kill him. He has evidence of crimes committed by officials in Cui Shengan's faction that he has collected over the years. He has a spy in his circle, but they haven't been able to find out who it is."

Xiao Che frowned and thought for a moment. Some things didn't need further investigation, and he had his answer: "You want money to hire assassins to protect your father and ensure his safe return to the capital?"

Jiang Ruining let out a "boom".

Xiao Che asked her, "If you wanted to save your father, why didn't you tell me? You wasted so much money."

Jiang Ruining curled her lip: "Who knows if you'll help! Besides, you should have people monitoring my dad, right? Don't you know he'd take this route?"

Xiao Che choked for a moment: "My men...we've lost track of them."

Jiang Ruining laughed, winking and mocking him, "My dad's amazing! He actually managed to shake off your men's surveillance!"

Xiao Che was certain of Jiang Huai's abilities: "This is his skill; otherwise, in Jiangnan, a place rife with traps and temptations, he would have died countless times already!"

Jiang Ruining nodded: "That's right! Don't you know whose father he is!"

He sighed again.

If he had returned to the capital a little earlier, the original owner wouldn't have been tricked into completely sealing away his demonic powers because he had no one to protect him!

Unfortunately, he was seriously injured and was rescued by the male protagonist. He stayed in this place for half a month to recover, which meant he missed his chance to be with the protagonist.

Madam Jiang was the mastermind who pushed the original owner into the abyss, and Cui Shengan, who prevented his father from returning to the capital, was also one of the culprits!

Kill them!

Kill them all!

Xiao Che caught a glint of murderous intent in her narrowed eyes and raised an eyebrow: "Who do you want to kill?"

Jiang Ruining blurted out, "Anyone who makes me unhappy, I'll kill them!"

"You certainly have a temper." Xiao Che didn't think there was anything wrong with her thinking: "And why are you sighing?"

Jiang Ruining: "I'm worried about my dad!"

Xiao Che replied with unquestionable confidence, "With me here, what do you have to worry about? When do you expect to arrive nearby?"

"The earliest is tomorrow evening, the latest is the day after tomorrow morning." Jiang Ruining pouted, showing a bit of temper: "I'm not asking you for anything."

Xiao Che hummed in agreement: "It was I who was meddling in other people's business."

Jiang Ruining chuckled, "You said it yourself! Someone destined to reach the highest point can't go back on their word!"

Extend your little finger.

"Pinky promise!"

Xiao Che slapped away her outstretched hand: "Childish!"

Jiang Ruining stretched out her hand again, very persistently: "Hurry up! Put your hand out!"

Xiao Che couldn't bring himself to do something so childish and embarrassing, but when he saw his little finger hooked with hers and his thumb pressed against hers, his expression went blank for a moment.

I can hardly believe it, I actually cooperated with her!

"..."

Shi An and the others exchanged glances.

After being sent away for about ten days, Shiyihe looked at his brothers with wide eyes and a blank expression.

What exactly did he miss?

Shi An patted him on the shoulder: "You're still young. You'll understand when you grow up."

Eleven Crane, not getting an answer, frowned and said unhappily, "I'm not young anymore."

Shi'an nodded obligingly, "Yes, seventeen. In an ordinary family, the child would be running around all over." He suddenly asked, "Are you getting married?"

Eleven Cranes: "..." What's going on?

Jiang Ruining's eyes darted to Shi An, who was smiling smugly: "Come on."

Shi Anle eagerly stepped forward: "What are your orders, young lady?"

Jiang Ruining rested her chin on her hand, her elbow propped on the armrest of the armchair: "Someone broke into my room last night, you know that, right?"

Shi An blinked.

Is this a prelude to settling scores later?

Miss Jiang, do you have to be so clear-headed and have such a good memory?

He chuckled dryly, "Well, I was just trying to help you and Master reconcile as soon as possible! You see, Master came over immediately as soon as he heard any noise from your room. He cares about you and is worried about you!"

Jiang Ruining smiled, looking harmlessly innocent: "So... scaring me is fun, huh?"

Shi An felt a chill run down his spine: "This subordinate knows he was wrong, please punish me, young lady."

Jiang Ruining scoffed, her tone implying, "You've set me up!" "I have no right to punish any of you!"

Shi An glanced at his master: "..." Didn't they share a room last night? Hasn't this been settled yet?

Jiang Ruining hesitated for a moment, then muttered in a low voice, "What master, what servant, neither of them are good people!"

Xiao Che heard it clearly: "You're taking your anger out on me. I'm innocent."

Jiang Ruining turned her head and glared at him, saying, "Hmph!"

The conversation turned.

"But you scared me last night, which did remind me to be more careful when I go out in the future."

It was a tactful way of expressing that they didn't care.

She is so kind!

Shi An bowed respectfully and said, "Young lady, you are kind-hearted. It is my honor to serve you."

Xiao Che glanced at her pouting face and ordered, "Shi'an, take some men to greet Lord Jiang along the way."

Shi An replied, "Yes, I will go right away."

Xiao Che then said to Jiang Ruining, "Let him go out in the sun, is that enough to vent your anger?"

Jiang Ruining shook his head and hummed, "Don't ask me, I wouldn't dare to have any opinions, much less any suggestions!"

Xiao Che understood.

My anger has subsided, but not completely; I'm deliberately teasing him!

He chuckled lightly: "Yes, it's my own idea."

Jiang Ruining turned to Shi'an and hurriedly instructed, "Now that we've met them, don't show yourselves yet. Wait until the men I hired can't hold out, or until my father is in danger, then you can make your move!"

Shi An asked, puzzled, "Why? Wouldn't a quick victory be better?"

Xiao Che, however, understood what was going on in her unusual little head: "If you've spent money, you should make the most of it."

Jiang Ruining nodded vigorously, clutching her chest, heartbroken: "That's right! 1200 taels to hire one, five of them, that's a full 6000 taels! 6000 taels! I've never seen so much money in my life, and I didn't spend a single penny myself!"

"My heart is breaking!"

Shi An was surprised.

I was surprised by Ms. Jiang's unconventional ideas.

She was surprised that her husband understood her unconventional ideas.

"Why don't you try it? Would you like some more, Master Guan?"

Jiang Ruining shook his head: "The money you gave me last time was a thank-you gift. We're not related, so why should I ask someone for money?"

Shi An's expression was complex.

They've already prepared a list of betrothal gifts!

Is she still there, a complete stranger?

We've been roommates for so long, how can we still be considered strangers?

They're not related at all!

Jiang Ruining closed her eyes and added one last point: "Don't let my father know for now. Saving him is related to me."