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

Since Jiang Ruining is on the same side as Xiao Che, this person who stabbed her in the back and killed her is her enemy!

I'm going to give her a good scare today.

It would be even better if I could beat her up!

At the main gate of Qing'an Residence, Jiu Jing and a team of guards were on duty. Upon seeing her arrive, they immediately greeted her with smiles: "Your subordinate greets the two young ladies."

Seeing Jiang Ruining expressionlessly pulling Li Jingyu, he was taken aback.

"What are you two doing here...?"

Jiang Ruining pushed Li Jingyu forward: "She tried to show off to me, but I didn't flatter her, so she said she would go to Xiao Che to complain that I didn't know my place and ask him to punish me and kick me out of the hot spring resort."

Jiu Jing was speechless for a moment.

Can someone who lives next to Qing An Ju be someone you can easily offend?

This Li Er girl must have been kicked in the head by a donkey to do something so stupid as to go and show off to someone!

"Miss Yu, His Highness has personally ordered that Miss Jiang is a distinguished guest, and no one is allowed to disrespect or neglect her. Anyone who disobeys will be punished with a beating and expelled! Are you... really going to file a complaint?"

Li Jingyu was being held by the back of her neck. Like a cat that had been greatly frightened, her face was pale, and she frantically waved her hands, "No! No! No! I won't tell!"

She was referring to the arrogance of the Regent's cousin.

But she had witnessed the Regent's methods. Her third uncle, who was in charge of the affairs, had married the clan chief's niece and, relying on his own abilities, had asked the Regent to promote his brother-in-law and the clan chief's son.

The clan chief and other respected members of the clan also joined forces and threatened him that if he did not give the Li clan the greatest benefits, they would turn around and support Cui Sheng'an.

Before he could finish speaking, the clan leader and his third uncle had their throats slit on the spot. She was there at the time, and blood splattered all over her face...

The evidence against the Third Uncle and the clan chief's entire family had long been collected, and they were all exiled to the toxic and miasmatic land of Shu. Anyone who pleaded for their lives was sent on the same journey.

Even his capable and valuable third uncle was killed for offending him, let alone her.

Jiang Ruining chuckled: "Now it's not a matter of whether you sue me or not, it's that I'm going to find Lord Li and sue you!"

"In broad daylight, without any grudge or enmity, you come here to annoy me, and even instigate your maid to call me a lowly servant. I want to see what kind of father Lord Li is, to raise such an ill-mannered brat!"

Bitch maid?

When Jiu Jing heard those two words, his soul trembled with shock!

They stopped talking.

He looked at Li Jingyu with the eyes of someone who was an idiot, his eyes saying, "You're doomed!"

Although Li Jingyu was arrogant, she still had some ability to read people's expressions, especially since the other party was her cousin's trusted bodyguard. She stammered, "W-what does that expression mean!"

Jiu Jing shook his head, not offering any explanation.

He simply opened the door of Qing'an Residence, bowed, and gestured towards the inside: "Miss Jiang, please."

Jiang Ruining pulled her inside.

Li Jingyu was both shocked and terrified. She clung to the brass ring on the door, refusing to let go: "I won't go in! I'd rather die than go in!"

Jiu Jing said slowly, "I am inviting Miss Jiang in. Miss Yu... you are not on the list of those allowed to enter the courtyard."

Li Jingyu didn't feel that he was ending things for her at all; she felt deeply humiliated.

As the legitimate daughter of a marquis's family and the direct cousin of the regent prince, how come she wasn't qualified to enter her cousin's courtyard?

But then, as if granted a pardon, he exclaimed: "Let go! My cousin didn't allow me to go in, but you dragged me in anyway; that's disobeying orders!"

Jiang Ruining grabbed her ear instead: "Whether I disobey or not is none of your business!"

Where was the trace of arrogance in Li Jingyu's face? Only terror remained!

"I apologize! I apologize, okay?"

"Tell me!" Jiang Ruining narrowed his eyes, staring at her menacingly. "If you don't tell me something that satisfies me, I'm definitely going to file this complaint!"

Li Jingyu really wanted to punch her, but in order to avoid facing the Regent Prince's terrifyingly cold face, she gritted her teeth and gave in!

With her neck stiff, she said, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have acted tough with you, I shouldn't have kicked you out of the manor! Is that alright now?"

Jiang Ruining cast a sharp glance at her maid: "What! You insulted me, and you think nothing happened?"

Seeing that her mistress had been humiliated, the maid dared not be arrogant anymore. She knelt down with a thud and began slapping herself in the face with both hands: "This servant knows her mistake. This servant shouldn't have been so sharp-tongued and shouldn't have offended you, Miss. Please be magnanimous and forgive this servant this time!"

Jiang Ruining did not speak immediately.

Just as Li Jingyu was about to cry, the little girl slapped her face until it turned red before slowly letting go.

Once Li Jingyu was free, she glared at Jiang Ruining with hatred.

Jiang Ruining sneered, "I think you just want to get beaten up!"

Li Jingyu puffed out her cheeks and ran away quickly.

Her maid stumbled after her, not daring to look back.

Crescent Moon was trembling with fear, dumbfounded.

Jiu Jing stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting: "Don't worry, young lady, I will definitely report this matter to the master."

Jiang Ruining wasn't the type to be embarrassed to complain: "It's okay, I'll tell you myself during dinner."

Jiu Jing smiled and said, "Alright! Miss, you don't need to humiliate yourself in front of me." He then added, "I should be done soon. Please go to the main hall and wait for a while."

Jiang Ruining nodded and entered the courtyard.

The layout of Qing'anju is similar to that of Wenyingju.

But for some reason, it felt even more deserted, like a modern-day showroom for a domineering CEO—luxurious in every way, but cold and lifeless.

but!

She could smell the rich aroma of food!

My stomach is growling, I'm even hungrier!

Bamboo curtains were hung all around the outer corridor of the main hall.

When the people inside saw her approaching, they immediately lifted the curtain, and the maidservant bowed and greeted her, smiling as she welcomed her inside.

The bamboo curtain blocked the direct sunlight.

The moment you step inside, the scorching sensation disappears.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out that there were several huge cloisonné urns placed under the corridor, and the exquisitely carved ice mirrors inside had melted beyond recognition. The ice mirrors slowly emitted cold air, blocking the first wave of summer heat.

The maid led her into the warm chamber.

It's cooler inside.

Similarly, several ice mirrors were placed in various corners.

The chill intensified.

It is a completely different season from the sweltering summer outside.

Royal wealth and luxury are beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

The maidservant hurriedly opened the food box on the table and placed the pastries and teas inside in front of Jiang Ruining one by one: "These are pastries that were just made in the kitchen. The teas are chilled, but not too cold. Please have some to tide you over."

Jiang Ruining nodded and thanked him.

Xiao Che came over after I had only eaten one piece of red hand pastry.

She changed into a moon-white robe with wide sleeves, the cuffs and collar embroidered with silver cloud patterns. Compared to when she wore dark clothes, she looked less fierce and more aloof, like someone who cultivated the path of ruthlessness.

"Wow, you're dressed so nicely to welcome your cousin!"

Xiao Che: "..."