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

Jiang Ruining was so frightened that her hair stood on end, and she froze completely, unable to move.

She took several deep breaths before pitifully and cautiously raising her head, her eyes brimming with tears as she met the man's alluring yet dangerous face: "Your Highness, I really didn't mean to go into the wrong room. I... I went there for Shao Yunting."

"My mother favors my cousin and belittles me at every turn to elevate her. I'm unhappy about it, and then I heard my cousin likes Shao Yunting, so... so I wanted to sleep with him. My mother and cousin are disgusting!"

Xiao Che's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly.

Obviously, they don't believe it.

He poked the handprint on her face with his finger.

"No, don't poke me! It hurts!" Jiang Ruining's face twitched in pain, but her actions were faster than her thoughts. She grabbed his hand and held it to her heart, looking pitiful. "No matter what, Your Highness was indeed drugged at the time. My timely appearance relieved Your Highness's immediate crisis, so you didn't lose out!"

Xiao Che looked at her hand.

It feels very soft.

The image of her hands roaming over him, satisfied yet playful, flashed through his mind. His Adam's apple bobbed slowly twice, and his mouth felt dry.

He frowned and withdrew his hand.

As for... not suffering any loss?

He smiled.

She straddled him, telling him to behave well, but that wasn't how it was supposed to be about repaying the debt of being a male prostitute and the muscle relaxant she'd given him.

If this gets out, where will he, the dignified regent, put his authority and face?

"Only the mouths of the dead don't speak nonsense!"

Jiang Ruining was so frightened by his laughter that her heart trembled and her eyes welled up with tears.

I finally got a healthy body, but I haven't even enjoyed the ultimate luxury of a noble life yet, and I haven't fulfilled the original owner's wishes. I don't want to die!

"No, no, no! Let's talk this out. Don't go through with this death stunt. My heart can't take it. If you're really angry, I'll let you drug me twice and sleep with me twice as revenge, okay?"

Xiao Che raised an eyebrow: "Sleep with you?"

Jiang Ruining nodded vigorously, her expression both obedient and serious.

Xiao Che's sneer was laced with even more murderous intent: "Is this revenge, or a reward?"

Jiang Ruining was stunned. Oh no!

Her gaze couldn't help but drift to his waist, which was tightly bound by a belt. Her mind was filled with images of him moving vigorously and the genuine pleasure he was experiencing, and her pretty face flushed.

That waist looks slim, but it's really impressive!

Although I should keep a huge distance from the villainous boss, my life is in danger right now, why should I indulge them!

Meanwhile, a daring survival plan came to her mind. She clenched her small fist and lightly tapped Xiao Che's leg in a flattering manner: "Your Highness is an adult man and must have those needs, but the current situation in the court is complicated, and too many people want your life."

"It would be better to spare my life and serve the prince in the future! Wasn't the prince... quite satisfied back then?"

Being coerced is a disgrace.

But she was trying to save her own life, which is a sign of wisdom!

Xiao Che lifted her chin, his fingertips caressing her full, red lips: "If I wanted someone to serve me, I could have as many women from respectable families as I wanted. What makes you, with your strange behavior, think you can stay by my side?"

Jiang Ruining's mind works as fast as a CPU.

The Jiang family appears to be neutral, but some dialogues in the book reveal that the Jiang father and son have always held Xiao Che in high regard.

However, Xiao Che's methods became increasingly ruthless in the later stages, and because of the female lead Guan Huan, the Jiang family completely became an appendage of her ascension after Jiang Ruining's death, and turned against the puppet emperor who was pretending to be a useless puppet.

So she decided to take a gamble: "My father and brother are both supporters of the prince, and so am I. I have absolutely no disloyalty towards the prince! Keeping me alive is certainly safer than keeping anyone else alive!"

Xiao Che looked at her, a glint of light flashing quickly in the depths of his unfathomable phoenix eyes: "Oh? How come I didn't know that the Jiang family father and son were my supporters?"

Jiang Ruining's expression was more genuine than gold: "It's true! It's just that the Jiang family is rather reserved..." Under his mocking gaze, she awkwardly changed her words, "I was driven mad by Madam Jiang's suppression and humiliation, but my heart is the same as my father and brothers', absolutely loyal to the Prince!"

Xiao Che released her, slowly leaned back, and looked at her: "I can give you a chance to show your loyalty."

Jiang Ruining nodded repeatedly, like a chick pecking at rice: "Your Highness, please speak!"

Xiao Che didn't speak, a lonely smile playing on his lips, which looked like blood in the dim light.

He knocked on the side of the car.

The carriage turned around.

Jiang Ruining felt flustered, and her hands trembled as she gripped the hem of her skirt.

Where is he taking her?

Could it be that the aphrodisiac wasn't completely neutralized and they need to do it again?

Although it was quite enjoyable, her body really couldn't take it!

The horse's hooves clattered as it traveled about three blocks.

We have arrived at our destination.

Xiao Che tossed her a veil and got off the carriage first.

Jiang Ruining put on a veil, supporting her aching lower back, and followed them downstairs.

I did a quick look around.

It was a wide, deep alley, several dozen feet long, with only one house. It was clearly the private garden of a noble family, but the two characters "Spring Play" on the gate plaque looked rather improper, like a frivolous place set up by a rich family's dissolute young master!

The door opened.

With wary eyes, they immediately and respectfully ushered Xiao Che inside upon seeing that he was Xiao Che.

The garden is uniquely landscaped and has a poetic and picturesque feel.

After walking for a short while, we entered a brightly lit small building.

The melodious singing grew clearer, soft and charming, sending shivers down one's spine.

Standing in front of the tightly closed door.

Jiang Ruining looked at the window veiled by moonlight, where shadows of chasing, embracing, and clashing were visible. She couldn't see the faces of the people inside, but she could already imagine the chaotic scene within.

The words "brothel" suddenly hit her head, making her legs go weak and go numb.

A phenomenon described in many novels is that officials are not allowed to frequent prostitutes, so "private gardens" were created to help those in power win over officials. A group of "like-minded" officials would get together to enjoy themselves, and when they got carried away, they would even give away their concubines and dancers, or even all of them together...

Thinking of this, Jiang Ruining's face turned pale instantly.

Even though she had the soul of a modern person, she only indulged herself a little before her death, and she absolutely could not accept such a chaotic gathering and dancing!

I want to run away.

As he turned around, he nearly bumped into the longsword of Xiao Che's attendant.

Her pale face was completely devoid of color.

Xiao Che watched the little rabbit's panic and fear for a while, then walked a little further and entered the empty room next door.

Jiang Ruining's taut nerves suddenly relaxed, and her vision went black.

I took two deep breaths before I calmed down.

We went inside.

No candles were lit.

Only a single pearl hanging from the beam let out a faint light, which fell quietly onto his face. The shadow cast by his thick, long eyelashes obscured his already unfathomable eyes, making them appear as deep as an abyss.

The huge room was filled with a thin, oppressive atmosphere, making it seem more like an interrogation of a prisoner than a place for revelry, a stark contrast to the boisterous revelry next door.

"Why did Your Highness bring me here?"

The guard walked to the right wall and pressed his hand against it.

A cork popped out.

Pull out the cork.

Light from next door streamed in, carrying an ambiguous pale pink hue.

Xiao Che waved, signaling her to come over and take a look.

Jiang Ruining swallowed hard, walked over, and looked through the hole. What came into view was a huge bed!