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

"Go find a kitten and a rabbit."

Girls usually only like a few kinds of small animals, but this little timid girl is different from others and might like something different.

"One white fox cub and one wolf cub, please."

Finally, he added, "It has to be good-looking!"

That little coward has to be good-looking in everything, including her pets, otherwise she'll look disgusted and complain all the time!

Shi An looked bewildered: "Huh?"

Weren't we talking about Miss Jiang?

How did this get onto animals?

Oh!

It must have been something Miss Jiang mentioned that Eleven Crane, that fool, wrote down verbatim and told it to me, so I need to prepare a gift for Miss Jiang!

"Yes! I will give the order immediately. I will make sure to find the most beautiful kitten and the most well-behaved rabbit in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty and send them to Miss Jiang!"

Oh my~

They really care about Miss Jiang!

Xiao Che's voice was indifferent: "I only told you to prepare, I didn't say it was for her! Enough talk!"

But Shi An clearly sensed the annoyance of having his thoughts exposed, and quickly slapped his mouth: "Yes, Master, if you want to find a cute little pet, it must be for a very important purpose. I was just making wild guesses!"

Snapped!

The carriage window was flung shut.

Shi An: "..." Why did I suddenly realize that my master is a bit childish?

Jiujing tugged at the reins and walked to Shi'an's side, asking in a low voice, "Tenth Brother, is the Prince's Mansion going to have a mistress?"

Shi An gave him an approving look: "I think so too! Maybe in a year, we'll have another little master! The Prince's manor is finally going to be lively!"

Jiu Jing paused, then said, "Tenth Brother, the Prince and his future mistress are barely even engaged, so having a child seems a long way off!"

Shi'an gave him a look that said, "You just don't understand like I do": "Twenty days ago, did you ever imagine that the Prince would be both angry and amused by a few words from a girl?"

Jiu Jing, struck by this revelation, suddenly felt that a year for the entire process was far too slow: "That's right! That's right! Tenth Brother's thinking is spot on! At our Master's pace, he should be going to the Jiang family to propose marriage the next time he returns to the capital!"

"With the resources, wealth, and capabilities of our Regent's Palace, three months is more than enough to prepare an unprecedented and perfect wedding! A full-blown intimacy before winter, a pregnancy by the end of the year, and the little master will be born in next year's harvest season!"

The two of them whispered something in each other's ears, getting more and more excited as they talked.

Riding behind them, Twelve Ming was speechless. He interjected, "Do you even have any experience organizing a wedding? How dare you make such a boast!"

Having been used to handling murder investigations, the two, who had no experience in planning a wedding, looked at each other blankly. Then they saw a huge look of someone who had been given a good talking-to in each other's eyes, and they began to rub their hands together, eager to go and ask experienced people for advice on how to plan the wedding details!

Twelve Ming: "..." How could I have such a stupid colleague! I should have found out the future mistress's preferences first before figuring out how to arrange the wedding!

He had excellent hearing and, after overhearing a few whispers, frowned.

marriage?

He had never even considered it.

Only incompetent men are eager to get married so that they can use their in-laws to achieve their so-called growth!

He never needed it!

However, once the situation is settled, he will indeed need an heir to inherit everything!

Perhaps it's time to put getting married on the agenda.

……

The capital city, the Jiang residence.

Early morning six days later.

A Taoist priest arrived.

He circled the Jiang residence twice, muttering to himself and his mind wandering.

Because the Taoist priest was quite famous, he attracted a lot of onlookers and inquiries.

The old Taoist priest stroked his long beard gently: "Dark clouds are gathering overhead. The seriously ill person has incurred too much karmic debt. If this karmic debt cannot be repaid as soon as possible, this family will have to hold a funeral within a month!"

The onlookers exclaimed in surprise, "We've never heard of anyone in this family having this disease!"

The old Taoist priest didn't explain. He just glanced at the gilded plaque above the gate, sighed, shook his head, and then turned and left.

These words quickly reached Madam Jiang's ears.

Feeling guilty and desperate to cling to any hope of survival, she hurriedly ordered someone to find the Taoist priest and bring him back to her residence.

The Taoist priest had a snow-white whisk draped over his arm, and his wide, slightly worn Taoist robe fluttered in the wind. His face was thin and refined, and his eyes were piercing.

It was the kind of ethereal and otherworldly demeanor that inspired convincing belief.

After enduring seven days of torment, Madam Jiang was no longer the haughty noblewoman she once was. She was haggard, emaciated, and desperate. The appearance of the Taoist priest was like grasping at a straw for her, and she hurriedly gave him her birth date and time: "Taoist priest, have you figured anything out?"

The Taoist priest observed the surrounding environment, then calculated her birth chart with his fingers for a while before saying, "You were destined for longevity and wealth, but due to a moment of folly, you have committed many sins."

"Your illness is a mental one! Once you overcome your inner demons, the illness will completely disappear!"

Madam Jiang both thought it was accurate and inaccurate: "How could there be so many tragic events?"

The Taoist priest's eyes were clear and bright, like a candle burning steadily in the darkness, able to illuminate the deepest complexities of the human heart: "Benefactor, you must acknowledge it! Acknowledging it is the first step to breaking free from inner demons! Sincerely making amends is the second step to eliminating inner demons!"

Madam Jiang's haggard face froze.

He dared not look at Jiang Ruining at all.

How could I not know what sins I have committed?

Over the years, she has treated Jiang Ruining as a reflection of her younger, more competitive self, using every means to mentally abuse her, driving her to the point of going insane in public.

Seeing her in pain brought her a little relief. Jiang Ruining had gotten her just desserts; she had paid for her past mistakes! Seeing Jiang Ruining's hysteria made her feel a little more at ease. A madwoman deserved to be abused!

But now, she's being asked to admit that she wasn't abusing her former self, but rather transferring her sins onto her innocent daughter... How could she possibly swallow that pride! If word got out, how could she ever face anyone again?

The Taoist priest saw through her thoughts and smiled faintly: "Benefactor, prepare for your funeral!"

Jiang Ruining looked at Madam Jiang's constantly shifting eyes and ever-changing expression, a look of disdain and sneer spreading across his face. He then glanced at the Taoist priest, thinking, "This monk... he's quite the talker and actor!"

"I admit it!" Madam Jiang trembled, the embarrassment in her heart shattered by the thought of their "afterlife." Unwilling to watch her last hope slip through her fingers, she hissed, "I admit it! I repent!"

When life is at stake, there is nothing that cannot be accepted!

As long as Jiang Ruining still has her as her mother in her heart, and as long as Chu Jin acknowledges her meticulous care over the years, there is no inner demon that cannot be eliminated!

"Please, Taoist Master, guide me through this predicament. What should I do to overcome this illness?"

The Taoist priest looked at her with a calm gaze, as if trying to determine whether she was truly sincere in repenting.

Madam Jiang, her heart pounding, endured the excruciating pain that seemed to seep from between her bones, and stared pleadingly at his lips, hoping he would give her the answer she wanted!