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

Jiang Ruining poked the corner of his eye, pouted, and said unhappily, "You're so fierce, I don't like it, I don't want to talk to you!"

Xiao Che took a deep breath and softened his tone: "I'm not being fierce. Tell me, who have you taken a fancy to?"

Jiang Ruining hummed, somewhat satisfied with his obedience, then began to count on her fingers: "Xiao Qing is pretty, knows how to have fun, and never gets bored! Liu Ying and Bai Shuo have liked me since I was little. They always protected me when I did something stupid. Even if I wrecked their houses, they would say I was strong and did it beautifully!"

"Liu Chu is beautiful and intelligent, but he's stubborn and difficult to control. But that's alright, there's still..."

I counted a whole bunch of them.

But the regent was not on the list!

He's not here!

"Those useless trash don't deserve you!" Xiao Che gritted his teeth, making a soft clicking sound, jealousy threatening to burst from his eyes. "Jiang Ruining, you're not allowed to choose them!"

Jiang Ruining stopped listing potential partners, tilted her head to look at him, her hazy, drunken eyes innocent and confused. Instead of asking who he should choose, she shrugged indifferently: "Why does it have to be someone good enough? Useless guys are better! They don't dare argue with me, they're at my beck and call. Even if I'm keeping a gigolo, they still have to cover for me!"

Xiao Che took a deep breath, the air stuck in his throat: "You said, you want to raise...what?!"

Choosing a good-for-nothing is one thing, but to actually want to keep a gigolo is another!

Looking around the entire capital, which man could be as handsome as him?

After seeing him and having intimate relations with him, could she really still find other men attractive?

"Jiang Ruining!"

"Oh, whatever! What's so fun about getting married? It's not as fun as you!" Jiang Ruining frowned, waving her hand impatiently, clearly disliking the topic. "I want to see your abs! If you can't show me your abs, I'll show you my pecs, and if you can let me touch them, that would be even better."

Hehe~

While speaking, he touched her all over.

But the drunkard, who walked crookedly, also went in the wrong direction when looking for his clothes, and after stretching for a long time, he still couldn't get his hand inside.

In her search for the hem of his shirt, she practically buried her head in his chest.

"Huh? Why isn't there a shirt collar? That's too much! All I wanted to see were your pecs, and you're wearing a pullover!"

Xiao Che took a deep breath and exhaled heavily.

Did she even treat him like a man?

Really!

I really want to lock this heartless guy up and teach him a lesson!

He grabbed her mischievous hand and pressed it firmly against his pounding chest, his voice full of patience and helplessness: "Stop fooling around!"

"I was seriously looking for my pecs, I wasn't messing around!" Jiang Ruining tried to pull her hand away but couldn't. She puffed out her cheeks angrily and glared at him. "Are you going to let me see or not? What's wrong with letting me touch them a couple of times? It's not like I'll lose a piece of flesh. Why are you being so coy, you big man!"

After saying that, she gave him a disdainful look.

Taking advantage of his stunned expression, she grabbed his collar and started tearing.

"Hurry up! Show me your pecs!"

Unable to communicate with the drunkard any longer, Xiao Che could only hold her wrists to prevent her from causing any more trouble.

In July, she brought in a bowl of hangover soup.

Seeing the county princess kneeling on the edge of the bed, her hands held, her frail body trembling, and her expression one of utter distress as if she were about to cry, she pleaded, "...Your Highness, the county princess is still young, you can't bully her like this!"

Xiao Che understood another phrase: "unable to defend himself."

He took the hangover soup, coaxed the heartless drunkard to drink it, then picked her up and put her on July's back: "Take her home! Keep an eye on her, don't let her run out and cause trouble while drunk!"

July hooked her legs around his and carried her steadily on his back: "Yes, Your Highness, I will take you back now."

Jiang Ruining, clinging to Qiyue's back, was still unwilling to give up. She clung to Xiao Che's sleeve as if he were a big toy that her parents refused to buy for her when they passed by the toy store, her face and eyes filled with "mine" and "I want it so much".

"Xiao Che, I can give you money, just let me touch your pectoral muscles!"

In July, she finally understood why the prince had to grab his master's hand. Indeed, he had no choice but to do so. A rogue may not necessarily have ulterior motives, but he would definitely bring out the prince's ulterior motives!

Xiao Che: "It's late, go back to sleep!"

Jiang Ruining: "I know! You're going to hide your pectoral muscles and show them to other girls, right!"

Xiao Che: "No!"

Jiang Ruining cried out, "We're not number one in the world anymore! Waaah..."

Thirteen Wind, who was observing and patrolling at the entrance, preparing to let the person out: "..." Is this something we can hear?

Shi An's eyes widened slightly, but he quickly regained his composure: "..." It's nothing! It's perfectly normal for whatever comes out of the county princess's mouth.

Xiao Che felt exhausted and pinched the bridge of his nose: "Let's go!"

In July, to prevent the prince from tossing and turning in pain tonight, she quickly carried the county princess away!

Leave the Regent's tent.

Jiang Ruining's hazy, innocent eyes narrowed, becoming clear and cunning, and the corners of her mouth curved into a high arc.

It's quite amusing to tease the evil spirit!

Wanting to know who she's fallen for isn't just a hobby; it's about being curious.

Therefore, it's entirely certain that he has feelings for her.

However, it's hard to say how much he likes her, whether he's willing to find a way to resolve the issue of taking a concubine for her, or whether he'll go all out and choose to force love...

But it's okay!

She has brains and legs; even if she's imprisoned and forced into sexual acts, she can still run away!

Hey!

But if you like her, why is it not as easy to take advantage of her as before?

This is a problem!

It seems we need to change our strategy. With such a great figure right in front of us, it would be too unfair to not be able to eat or touch her!

Huh huh~

Inside the Regent's tent.

Xiao Che stood there for a long, long time, until his legs went numb.

His entire life has been filled with misfortune and hardship, and it has not been easy for him to get to this point.

If he were to act like a madman who would do anything for love and declare that he would not take a concubine, then the likes of the Xu family, with their deep roots and the kind of foxes who would only be loyal through marriage, would surely turn against him immediately.

Once he loses in this political struggle, he may not be able to escape unscathed, and the entire families of those ministers who risked their lives to support him will surely suffer, with rivers of blood flowing!

And this includes the Jiang family!

Without absolute status and power, even if he could escape and take Jiang Ruining with him, how could he protect her and allow her to continue to act recklessly in the future?

Therefore, not taking a concubine is not an option.

But he absolutely could not bear to watch her marry another man!

There are only two options left.

They either seize it by force or by robbery.

Or...

……

A good night's sleep.

Jiang Ruining got up full of energy, had breakfast, and then went with Zheng Lingyi and the others to meet at the viewing platform outside the camp.

It's a bit like a school-organized study tour. The teacher in charge has to count the number of people and give a speech every day, otherwise the free time can't start.

On the way there, Jiang Ruining asked, "Where's Lingyi?"

Chu Jin took her arm: "Lord Xie came to see her early this morning, and the two of them went for a walk!"

Zheng Lingyi has many brothers in her family, but she is the only girl. She is pampered and spoiled, which has given her an innocent and pure heart that is lovable. She and the person she likes are childhood sweethearts and have a deep affection for each other. Their marriage is a natural progression.

Her life is the envy of countless people.

Jiang Ruining, however, did not have a good impression of Xie Lanheng.

In the book, he and Zheng Lingyi had already been engaged, but after she was framed, the Empress Dowager's people found him and the Xie family, promising them compensation in terms of rights.

Both sides reached a consensus. He pretended not to mind that Zheng Lingyi had lost her virginity and was willing to fulfill the marriage contract with her. The Empress Dowager pretended to threaten his family, forcing the Zheng family and Zheng Lingyi to say "never mind" and feel extremely guilty towards him.

If they were truly threatened, it would be one thing if they didn't dare to fight for the sake of their families, but to actively give up their rights is truly disgusting!

What's even more disgusting is that later, the Empress Dowager said she wanted to compensate him for losing his fiancée, so she bestowed a marriage upon Rong An, who had schemed against Lingyi. The two had one child after another after their marriage, while Lingyi was murdered while pregnant after only a few months in Bei Liao!

Upon hearing the news, he remained silent for a few moments before remarking: "Her life was too smooth in the first half; she used up all her luck and was destined to die young."

To utter such cold words, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the two of them are enemies.

Zheng Lingyi cannot marry such a cold-blooded and calculating man, and the Zheng family certainly cannot let him use them any longer!

"He's trying to get information out of Lingyi!"

Chu Jin was taken aback, instinctively worried about Zheng Lingyi.

After spending some time together, she really liked this lovely girl!

"What do you mean?"

Jiang Ruining glanced around to make sure no one was watching before whispering, "He has no real feelings for Lingyi. He only arranged the marriage to her to win over the Zheng family and make himself more valuable to be won over."

"Opposing the Regent's stance, he now has to extract the information and clues that Lingyi wants from his master."

Chu Jin was taken aback.

The tenderness and pampering I witnessed were actually fake!

Looking at the crowds coming and going, chatting and laughing, it seemed as if they were all wearing tight masks. She began to wonder if there was any face that wasn't just putting on an act.

These high-ranking officials and nobles were so cunning, it made her heart tremble.

No wonder!

It's hard to change Ningning's habit of pretending to be stupid, because when no one is protecting her, only foolish and useless people will not be targeted and can safely hide in the schemes!

"What about Lingyi? She likes Xie Lanheng so much; she'll be heartbroken if she finds out the truth."