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

Xiao Che asked, "Isn't it hot in the city?"

Jiang Ruining blinked, her eyes lighting up: "To the Summer Palace?"

Xiao Che: "Don't want to?"

"Let me think about it!" Jiang Ruining's expression immediately became charming and ingratiating. She moved behind him, massaging his shoulders and patting his back, looking like a silly little otter: "Your Highness is the best!"

Xiao Che chuckled: "Now you think I've got a silver tongue?"

Jiang Ruining, with a serious expression, peeked out from beside his ear, their faces so close they could almost feel each other's body heat: "How could that be! Your Highness is excellent in every way! Even your words are top-notch!"

Xiao Che's gaze swept lightly over her happy, bright face, and he scoffed, "Slacker!"

Jiang Ruining was in a good mood and didn't argue with him!

"Does the resort have hot springs? Orchards? Fishing ponds?"

Xiao Che nodded.

Jiang Ruining has already planned the activities for her stay at the mountain resort!

Get up early to pick fruit and flowers, then go back and work out some recipes to see if you can use the local seasonings to make a few modern dishes to satisfy your cravings. In the evening, find a shady and cool spot to fish and daydream. In the night, set up a deck chair in the courtyard, enjoy the moon, and have a drink.

What a perfect summer vacation!

I've long forgotten about shoulder massages and such.

He pounced on the bed, rolled around, and laughed foolishly while swinging his legs.

Xiao Che sat imposingly on the edge of the couch, holding a book in his hands, reading slowly, occasionally glancing at her out of the corner of his eye, or reaching out to stop her when she was about to roll off the couch.

"He sits improperly and lies down improperly; he is completely unseemly."

His voice was indifferent.

Jiang Ruining, however, didn't detect any disdain and wrinkled her nose at him, saying, "Nya nya nya~"

Xiao Che: "..."

Jiang Ruining suddenly remembered something, moved her knees, leaned against the car window, and called out to Shi'an.

Shi'an, riding his horse, pulled on the reins and immediately approached: "What are your orders, young lady?"

Jiang Ruining asked him, "Have you found out anything about my two maids and wet nurse, the ones I asked you to inquire about?"

Before leaving, he told Chu Jin to take care of them and not let Madam Jiang take the opportunity to sell them off.

Jin Yu and her wet nurse were both composed, so she wasn't worried about anything.

But Yunmi is a stubborn girl, and I'm afraid she won't listen to reason and stay obediently in Chaohua Residence.

Shi An said, "When you fell off the cliff, Miss Yunmi wanted to jump after you, but she was knocked unconscious and taken back to the Jiang residence. As soon as she woke up, she climbed over the wall and ran away in the middle of the night. She spent ten taels of silver to rent a small boat and went to the river to find your 'body'."

"The boatman, seeing her beauty, harbored evil intentions..."

Jiang Ruining's emotions fluctuated wildly upon hearing this: "She knocked him into the river?"

Shi An nodded vigorously: "Yes! The boatman used a sleeping potion, but she noticed it and punched him into the river. She searched for him in the river for three days in her small boat and finally found him starving on the boat."

Jiang Ruining: "..."

Who wouldn't be moved by such loyalty?

With that level of intelligence, who wouldn't be speechless?

Where are they right now?

Shi An smiled and said, "They sent it to the hot spring resort. It's lively and energetic right now."

Jiang Ruining was relieved.

Although her teammates aren't very bright, their bond is invaluable. As long as she's alive, I'll protect and support her.

"Okay! It's good that everyone's alright!"

After several days of travel.

We finally arrived at the villa area.

Before entering the village, you need to pass through a bamboo forest.

The downwind rustled through the branches and leaves, making a soft, whispering sound, like thousands of raindrops falling. Combined with the relief of the intense heat from the shade, a sense of coolness could be heard.

Then came a vast expanse of lush green grassland, stretching as far as the eye could see.

Someone is whipping their horse, its hooves pounding through the grass, and even the wind seems to carry a carefree, brisk breeze.

Jiang Ruining leaned against the carriage window, watching with envy: "Wow! How impressive!"

Although the original owner could ride a horse and had muscle memory for it, she was timid and had never tried before, so she couldn't ride at all.

Xiao Che counted his fingers and blew his whistle.

The proud, golden-brown horse that had been strutting about in the distance immediately turned around and galloped over.

The horse was a pale golden-brown, like the afterglow of the most beautiful sunset. Its mane was glossy and smooth in the wind, and every muscle vividly depicted its agility and majesty.

Upon reaching it, he slowed down and walked straight towards the carriage.

It stuck its head in through the car window, its neck bobbing up and down, breathing excitedly at its owner, as if it were being affectionate.

Jiang Ruining tugged at Xiao Che's sleeve: "It's so pretty! Xiao Che, can I touch it?"

Xiao Che got up and helped her down from the carriage.

He reached out and took the reins, controlling the fierce horse that refused to bow its head even when wounded on the battlefield, and gestured to her with his eyes that she could touch it.

Jiang Ruining carefully touched the horse's back. The glossy mane felt like a piece of coarse cotton cloth warmed by the sun! The muscles beneath the coat were taut and elastic, and even her fingertips were full of life, making her love it.

This was the most beautiful horse she had ever seen. She ran her fingers through its mane a couple of times. "It looks like it came out of the sunset, so majestic! What's its name?"

"Tread Flame! It's a warhorse, it's accompanied me through over a hundred battles, big and small!" Xiao Che's palm covered hers, his calloused knuckles gently guiding her hand toward the horse's neck. "Scratch it here, the front of its armor, it'll love it."

Jiang Ruining instinctively felt a burning sensation on the back of her hand, and her hand and heart trembled involuntarily.

She looked up, but couldn't see his face clearly because he was backlit by the bright light, his features blurred by the shadows. However, she could feel his gaze fixed on her face, and her heart couldn't help but beat faster!

A double dose of beauty from both a person and a horse—I'm so happy!

But she dared not covet the body of the Demon God again, fearing that he would settle scores with her after ascending the throne and execute her! She was unhappy!

Thankfully, you can still touch the horse.

Looking down, his gaze fell on their overlapping injuries. Following his directions, he found the front of the nail, the point where the neck muscles connect to the back muscles, and gently scratched it twice.

Ta Yan clearly liked it. He squinted his eyes, and his strong, tall body moved closer to her palm, his hooves happily stomping around in place.

Jiang Ruining was pleasantly surprised: "My darling, you really know how to enjoy yourself!"

Xiao Che took the fodder handed to him by the servant and gave it to her.

Jiang Ruining took the fodder and brought it to Ta Yan's mouth: "My little darling, time to eat!"

Ta Yan sniffed the hay; it smelled familiar. He curled his lips, scooped up some hay, and swung his glossy tail back and forth, clearly in a good mood.

"Want to ride?" Xiao Che appeared behind her at some point, his voice whispering in her ear, "I remember, you can ride horses."

Jiang Ruining was eager to try, but dared not step forward.

A ticklish wetness covered her ear, and she subconsciously turned her head to rub her shoulder, trying to wipe away the ticklishness, but instead rubbed her face against his lips, soft and warm... It felt like an electric shock all over her body!