A voice that was always clear and cold with a hint of Buddhist incense, yet when speaking these words, it was tainted with worldly emotions, six words lingering as they slipped out from between his lips, the tail tone still carrying a hint of a smile.

  With another blink, the dark pupils suddenly lit up, and a warm light enveloped her. His hand brushed against his lips, placed beside her ear, and his thumb gently stroked her cheek.

  "This person is precious like a jade, when in hand and on heart, even at birth dare not forget."

  Every word and sentence is like a promise, sincere and solemn.

  Li Huaiyu was stunned, her cheek feeling the warmth of his palm, her eyes gazing at his gentle eyebrows and eyes, her ears listening to this low and slow whisper, suddenly felt a "boom" in her heart, the blush bursting out from her neck all the way to her forehead, her whole face red like she had applied three boxes of rouge at once.

  This guy is really... someone else is reporting a crime! He didnt listen to what Lu Jinghang said, nor did he listen to the thirty-six loads of dowry, how come he only heard the last sentence?

  Normally she couldnt make him laugh no matter how hard she tried, but now this slight curve of her lips was like a gust of wind that brought the entire citys spring atmosphere with it, overflowing from his eyebrows.

  Its going to cost us our lives!

  She was stunned, and the crowd in front of the White Mansion was even more stunned. No one had ever seen Ziyang Jun look like this before. Originally, he was a high and mighty figure who couldnt be touched or provoked, but now he was stretching out his own branches to bloom flowers right in front of Bai Sijie.

  A flower without thorns, devoid of frost and snow, its color captivating.

  A gentle breeze blew by, and in front of the White Mansion, there was suddenly only the sound of people swallowing their saliva, no one dared to say another word.

  ……

  The carriage curtains were lowered and the horse-drawn carriage swayed as it made its way back to Jiang Fus residence along the official road.

  Li Huaiyu was overjoyed, holding her face and indulging in the scene just now, with a silly smile that lasted for a long time, her mouth corners reaching to the back of her ears.

  However, when she came to her senses and looked around,

  Jiang Xuanjin stared at her with an expressionless face, his eyes gloomy, and his whole body shrouded in a cold aura.

  Her smile froze, and she blinked her eyes, thinking that she might have misseen it. She quickly got up and squatted on the carriage shaft for a while before lifting the curtain to take another look.

  The carriage was dimly lit, Jiang Xuanjin raised his eyes to look at her, the coldness in his eyes more intense than usual.

  She was startled and rubbed her arm, asking in terror: "Who are you? Where is my gentle and loving husband just now?"

  Jiang Xuanjin let out a very unfriendly sneer.

  Feeling the mans anger, Huai Yu felt very innocent. Just a moment ago, everything was fine, but as soon as the car curtain fell, this persons tenderness seemed to be locked out?

  "Come in." he said coldly.

  Holding onto the carriage shaft, he shook his head, with this look on him, whoever goes in will be a fool, what if they get frozen stiff?

  He looked like he was about to freeze her with his gaze, but after some serious consideration, Li Daizi sat back down beside him.

  "Whats wrong?" she asked cautiously, "Who made you angry again?"

  Jiang Xuanjin lowered his eyes and remained silent for a while before saying, "I had seen Lu Jinghang in your courtyard before."

  Huh? Why bring this up suddenly?

  Hua Yu thought for a moment, blinked her eyes and nodded: "It seems like thats what happened."

  "He is very close to you."

  "Its not like were very close or anything." Huai Yu stretched out her index finger and scratched her temple, "Its just that hes a bit tactless, his behavior is elegant, but his words are unbridled."

  So she just let him be? Jiang Xuanjin sneered, thinking of some scenes he had seen before, his eyes dark and turbulent with displeasure, and turned his head to the side.

  Just one look at him and Hua Yu knew they were done for - the ancestor had arrived, and theyd have to coddle him.

  "You just said youd treat me well, but now youre ignoring me?" She stretched out her hand to hug his arm and leaned in with a smile, "Prince Zi Yang has always been a man of his word, how can he be so dishonest?"

  Jiang Xuanyin ignored her.

  "Hold the jade and never let go: From now on, Ill only be close to you, accompany you, peel melon seeds for you, peel tangerines for you, pick stars and moons for you, okay?"

  Jiang Xuanyin still ignored her.

  She let out a soft sigh and said, "You spoke so well at the White Mansions entrance that I actually believed you. Who would have thought it was all a lie? You care about the dowry? If not for Lu Jinghangs help, our wedding day would have been a humiliation for me. I should thank him for this. And since youre angry, I should also thank him - now we owe him a favor."

  "Last time I told you, when youre angry, tell me, dont keep it in your heart. I said it so seriously, why didnt you listen? Look, again youre sulking, isnt it uncomfortable?"

  After talking for a while, this person still didnt react, Huai Yu felt a bit disheartened: "Youre not uncomfortable, Im uncomfortable, its like holding an ice cube, no matter how hard you hold it, you cant warm it up, and yet you still want to freeze your whole chest cool."

  "If its not warm, then dont cover it." The person next to him finally spoke up, his tone very cold. "Find something warmer and just casually cover yourself."

  Having said that, he knocked on the carriage and shouted in a low voice: "Stop the car."

  Hua Yu was stunned for a moment, and then saw the person beside her pull his arm out of her arms. The cyan-colored sleeve fluttered, and he got off the carriage and slammed the curtain shut.

  "Send her back."

  "Yes."

  The horse carriage moved forward again, Huai Yu was slightly stunned, stretched out her hand to lift the curtain and looked back, only to see that blue-green robe flashing in the crowd for a moment before quickly disappearing from sight.

  Does it matter? She was a little cry-laugh-not, pulled the curtain and looked at it for a while, feeling that Purple Yang Juns temper this time is a bit big, need to think of a way to coax him well.

  However, Jiang Xuanjin didnt give her a chance to bluff at all.

  It was already getting dark after the hour of You, Huaiyu pulled open the big door of Mojus house and looked outside. The road ahead was empty, not a single figure in sight.

  "Whats taking so long? Its late and youre still not back?" she muttered.

  The person beside her said: "Madam, you should rest first. The lord is busy and often returns late at night."

  Coaxing someone requires a coaxing attitude, how can you sleep before the person returns? Isnt that just accumulating resentment? Huai Yu shook her head repeatedly, yawned and rubbed her eyes, and continued to wait with piercing eyes.

  However, after the hour of You had passed and the hour of Hai was also over, Huaiyu waited from the main entrance to the door of the main house, and finally fell asleep on the table in the room.

  In her dream, the gleam of swords and shadows of knives, slaughter and bloodshed, countless resentful and poisonous voices surrounded her. She furrowed her brow and waved her hand, accidentally knocking over the lamp on the table, and suddenly woke up.

  The morning light has already crept in outside the window, and the house is quiet, with only her inside. The round lantern had rolled to the ground, its candle having long since burned out.

  She moved her stiff neck and shouted in a hoarse voice: "Lingxiu."

  The door opened with a creak, and Qing Si walked in carrying a basin of water, her hands still shackled.

  "How did you get here?" Seeing her, Huai Yu smiled and yawned, stretching his waist, and reached out to her with a spoiled expression.

  Qing silk put down the water basin, wanting to pass by as before and take her in his arms, give her a change of clothes and wash. However, as soon as he stretched out his hand, the handcuffs on his head made a clanking sound, she looked at him and shook her head helplessly.

  Huai Yu withdrew her hand and blinked: "Youre so obedient, yet they still wont untie you?"

  He handed her a handkerchief and said in a low voice, "Ziyang Juns thoughts are far deeper than what you see."

  "Huh? Huai Yu blinked: "What does it mean?""

  She glanced at the door and shook her head, saying nothing more.

  Hua Yu was curious and got up to tiptoe to the door, then suddenly stretched her head out for a look.

  The wind stood quietly outside the door, with a dagger tucked into his waist, as if he was always on guard. When he saw her come out, he was slightly startled, then bowed his head and saluted: "Madam."

  "What are you doing here?" she asked.

  The wind slowly said: "According to the masters orders, the entire Imperial Guard is on high alert."

  Something was guarding the courtyard, clearly to keep an eye on Qing Si. Hua Yu pursed her lips, seeming to understand what Qing Si meant. Jiang Xuanjin had promised not to bother Qing Si, but he hadnt really let his guard down around her either. He could tolerate her nonsense, but wouldnt truly let go and ignore her.

  This kind of calamity is indeed unable to bring disaster to him after all.

  Lowering her head, Li Huaiyu pouted and resignedly went back to change and wash up, then had breakfast.

  "Your Majesty did not return last night." Cheng Xiao stood beside him and whispered, "Perhaps there is something important in the palace."

  Swallowing her food, Huai Yu thought for a moment: "Is he really busy or is he just sulking and doesnt want to go home?"

  Cheng Xiao shook his head repeatedly: "You are not such a petty person."

  Its also true that people who have a strong sense of national pride, how can they make such a big fuss over a small matter? Huai Yu nodded and continued to squat at the door after finishing her breakfast.

  As a result, this squat lasted from dawn till deep night.

  Two days without seeing Jiang Xuanjin, Li Huaiyu finally understood one thing: "This little demon!"

  What a heart for the family, one word doesnt fit and shes thrown into the courtyard without being heard or asked, its clear that he resents her! And resents her so much that he doesnt even give her a chance to explain, he has to hang her out to dry, hang her until shes honest.

  She had been in such a majestic manner before, and the eunuchs in the palace would not dare to offend her. If anyone made her unhappy, she would not speak to him or give him any tasks, so that he could reflect on his mistakes and not make them again in the future.

  But she already knows her mistake now. Isnt it just that she cant get too close to Lu Jinghang? Now Ben doesnt have any chance to get close, but he keeps bringing up the past, what can she do?

  The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. Huai Yu crouched at the door, staring at the ants crawling back and forth on the ground, her tears almost falling.

  A gentle breeze blew by, and suddenly a pair of embroidered boots with white soles appeared in front of me.

  She gazed dully at the floral pattern on the ceiling for a while, then suddenly lifted her head.

  The person she hadnt seen for two days stood in front of her, frowning and looking down at her, with a face that was bathed in the morning sunlight, shrouded in a layer of light.

  Blinking her eyes, Li Huaiyu suddenly stood up and grabbed his sleeve.

  "You..." She pouted, her nose tip turning sour, "You still know how to come back?"

  Jiang Xuanjin paused, looking at her tear-stained face with a puzzled expression.

  "Ive never met anyone as petty as you!" She glared at him, indignant. "When have I not placated you? When havent I spoken kindly to you even when you turned your face away from me? I dont ask that you like me, nor do I ask that you forgive me immediately, but cant you just give me a chance?"

  The more she spoke, the more wronged she felt. Her eyes reddened as she bit her lip pitifully: "I know youre used to being spoiled and loved by everyone, that youre superior to others and have never known what its like to hurt someone else. By ignoring me like this, have you ever thought about how much pain Id be in?"

  In the end, her nose was so stuffy that she couldnt help but let out a sob, and tears began to fall again. Her eyebrows drooped, and the tip of her nose turned red, looking utterly distraught.

  As soon as he returned to the house, he was met with a barrage of words, and Jiang Xuanjin hadnt even recovered yet when he saw her burst into tears. He immediately furrowed his brow, reached out to pull her in front of him, and rebuked in a low voice: "What are you crying about?"

  "Mind your own business!" she bellowed back, one hand pushing him away as she glared at him. "Youre a high-and-mighty god, what do you know about mortal suffering? If you like teasing me, Ill just keep on doing it, and if you try to coax me again, Im an idiot!"

  After finishing speaking, she pushed him hard and turned around to leave.

  Her slender body was pushed back half a step by her, Jiang Xuanjin looked displeased, watching her rush to the main house, and followed up with a raised foot.

  "Open the door."

  "Get out!" Heavily bolting the door, Huai Yu said with a hateful tone, "A tiger not showing its might, you really take me for a sick cat! Want to come in and sleep? Climb through the window yourself!"

  As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Xuanjin had already climbed in through the window and was standing calmly in the middle of the room.

  Li Huaiyu: "......"

  Her eyes blazing, she gritted her teeth: "How could you really flip out!"

  You said that Ziyang Juns every move is a model in the court, right? Is this also a model? Should everyone enter the imperial court through the window during the morning assembly?

  A scene emerged in her mind where Wen Wu Baiguan, dressed in official attire with a stern expression, climbed through the window. Huai Yu was taken aback for a moment before she couldnt help but laugh at herself, laughing so hard that a bubble of snot burst on her face with a "pop".

  Jiang Xuanjin looked at her with an expression as if looking at a fool, walked over slowly and handed her a handkerchief: "Are you dirty?"

  He wiped his face with his hand, and Huaiyu glared at him: "Arent you ignoring me? What are you coming back for?"

  "This is my room."

  "Good!" Huai Yu angrily put her hands on her hips, "I shouldnt be here, Im leaving!"

  As she spoke, she turned her head and went to open the door latch.

  Jiang Xuanjin shook his head and reached out to pull her back, pinching her waist and pressing her into his own embrace.

  "Where did you get such a big temper?" He sighed, "Cant you be quieter?"

  A familiar and warm embrace, as soon as she was held in his arms, her throat tightened. The scent of sandalwood wafted from his body, and Huaiyu greedily took a sniff, grasping his clothes tightly.

  "Cant you see?" She said in a low and husky voice, "I was thinking of you and you didnt come back, so I got very angry."

  Jiang Xuanjin lowered his eyes and asked in confusion: "Shouldnt I be the one whos angry?"

  "Whats it to you?!" Hua Yu gritted her teeth and raised her head, "Im so angry now, Im going to die from anger!"

  Eyes and nose are red, the light in his eyes is fierce and evil, indeed like hes about to suffocate from anger.

  Jiang Xuanjin gazed at her, seeming to have softened a bit, and leaned down to comfort her with a gentle peck on the lips. But one peck didnt seem enough, so he simply reached out and pinched her chin, deepening the kiss.

  Hua Yu was taken aback and struggled to say intermittently: "You dont think... this will make me not angry!"

  His thumb brushed against the corners of her lips, which had obviously curled up. Jiang Xuanjin leaned against her forehead and relaxed a bit, saying gruffly, "Who are you kidding?"

  Everyone is laughing like this, and youre still angry?

  "I... you think I want to laugh?!" Hua Yu pouted, huffing and puffing as she said, "I also want to learn from you, putting on a straight face, no matter how much coaxing wont work, that way youll coax me for a while longer. But once you kiss me, I just cant help myself!"

  As she spoke, she pressed down on her own mouth with a mixture of frustration and disappointment.

  He looked at her deeply and asked, "Have you specially learned how to speak sweet words from your master?"

  "No!" She raised her head and said proudly, "Ive become self-taught just by seeing you!"

  Those almond-shaped eyes sparkled brightly, as if all emotions were stored inside, just for him.

  Her heart softened, Jiang Xuanjins eyes dimmed slightly, his hand grasping her waist tightened, pulling her closer before kissing her again, sealing her enchanting lips.

  The knot was untied, and Li Huaiyu boldly responded to him, grabbing his collar and kissing him as she walked forward, forcing him to retreat repeatedly. In the end, he was tripped by the bed frame and pounced into the soft bed by her.

  "Where have you been for the past two days?" She gently pecked at his Adams apple, "Did you sneak off to some brothel or something behind my back?"

  Tickled by her, Jiang Xuanjin lay on the silk-covered quilt, his voice slightly hoarse: "No."

  "How can you not come back for two days?" She didnt believe him and reached out to grab his clothes.

  "Dont move."

  "Dont you dare move, Im going to take a look!"

  She pulled open his outer robe, then pulled open the collar of his shirt that was originally buttoned up high, and Hua Yu looked at his clavicle with a serious expression before coming to a conclusion: "How pretty!"

  The person below me had ink-black hair scattered on the quilt, a faint red face, an open collar, and a sharp clavicle that extended from the neck to the shoulder, with a curvature that was extremely enticing.

  She couldnt help it and lowered her head to peck him twice.

  "You..." Jiang Xuanjin furrowed his brow, reaching out to grasp her shoulder, holding her in place.

  Li Huaiyu laughed and gazed at him with a playful glint in her eyes, saying: "If you do this, Ill think that Im bullying an honest womans husband."

  He glared at her fiercely: "Shut up!"

  She coquettishly tilted her head and whispered in his ear, "Just try a little, okay?"

  Its like a pitiful plea, yet its also like a life-threatening threat.

  Jiang Xuanjins throat moved slightly, his eyes looked at her with a complex gaze, and he was a bit at a loss.

  Li Huaiyu didnt care about that much, thinking his resistance was too weak, lowered her head and revealed her fangs, biting onto the lock bone that looked very delicious.

  A faint tingling sensation spread from his shoulders to his entire body, touching his heart, and he suddenly felt hot all over. Jiang Xuanjin furrowed his brow, took a very light breath, and then heard the demon-like person say in a clever tone: "One word for one word."

  Then I wanted to get off him.

  He was slightly annoyed, gritted his teeth, and with a swift motion of his arm, he pulled the person back and pinned them down.

  "You still want to leave?" The voice was full of annoyance.

  Hua Yu was taken aback, and his eyes were frightened by his gaze, and he stammered: "T...then have another mouthful?"

  Her bright and clear apricot eyes didnt have a hint of seduction, clean like the surface of a lake after a rain. Jiang Xuanjins heart was set aflame as he looked at her, pressing his lips to hers and biting down.

  How can there be such people?

  "Your lips are so soft." She giggled, "Want to bite me but cant bear to? This is a kiss."

  Words spoken without reserve can stir up emotions.

  "Ah... no way, stop it!"

  It seems like hes the only one whos emotionally moved.

  "Hold on... dont worry, Ill help you, okay?"

  Sometimes its too gentle for words.

  "You... Ah, youre really here?"

  Sometimes its as cruel as a bad guy.

  Jiang Xuanjin shook his head, he didnt know why he would provoke such a person, but the thing in his chest cavity was like getting a disease when he met her, jumping wildly and completely disobeying orders.

  "Why do you always like to call me by my full name?" He held her and asked in a low voice.

  A layer of goosebumps rose on his exposed skin, Huai Yu grasped his arm, her hand trembling slightly, her throat continuously swallowing saliva, looking very tense.

  However, upon hearing his words, she would still subconsciously sneer: "Because they all dare not shout, so Ill shout, and this name will be mine alone."

  Overbearing yet lovely.

  His eyes were filled with ink-like colors as he stroked her soft waist and whispered: "Call out to me."

  "Jiang... Jiang Jing."

  "Mm." The hand grasping her waist suddenly tightened, his voice even hoarser, "Say it again."

  Jiang Jing...

  Irrepressible longing surged from his heart to his throat, he let out a heavy breath, the rationality in his eyes completely collapsed, and finally he could not help but pounce on her.

  At dawn, a sun slowly rose, and the doors of each house and courtyard were opened one after another. The slaves waited on their masters to dress and wash, busy beyond measure.

  However, Moju Li, a group of people holding basins and holding breakfast, were all locked out.

  Cheng Xiaos face was red, Yu Fengs face was also red, both of them were too embarrassed to make a sound, and Ling Xiu, who was standing beside them, didnt know anything and asked curiously: "Master, why havent you come out yet?"

  Yu Feng stretched out his hand and covered her mouth, shaking his head repeatedly.

  Ling Xiu frowned and struggled free of him, saying: "Arent you worried? Just now they were so angry, what if they start fighting later?"

  "Dont worry, its okay if we dont fight." Cheng Yu said in a very soft voice, then paused for a moment and changed his tone, "Its also great if we do fight."

  How could it be okay? Lingxiu glared with her eyes wide open and turned to look around at the strange expressions of the people, as if only she was anxious.

  Why?

  At first, the embroidered quilt with intertwined lotus flowers moved slightly, and someone stretched out their hand as if to stretch.

  However, before she could stretch out fully, the person beside her pressed her back down and covered her with the quilt.

  Hua Yu opened her eyes and lazily hummed: "Even the street rats are bullied by good wives, why arent you happy yet?"

  Jiang Xuanjin lowered his eyes and stared at her, his jaw clenched tightly.

  Hua Yu was both angry and amused, reached out to pull him down and kissed his chin: "Ancestor, shouldnt you have dissipated your anger by now? Didnt I just beg of you and it wasnt enough?"

  Others newlywed brides are all "lowering their heads towards the dark wall, calling out a thousand times without a single response", but shes different, not feeling even half ashamed, opening her eyes and teasing him again.

  Jiang Xuanjin pursed his lips and stared at her for a while before saying, "After lunch, Ill take you to a place."

  "What? Hua Yu listened and shook her head: "I... I dont want to walk today."

  She said that, he shouldnt say "take a good rest", but should show some sympathy for her. However, there was none. After listening to her finish speaking, Jiang Xuanjin only lightly spat out two words: "Get on the car."

  Her tone was indifferent and her eyes were also indifferent. If it werent for the scars still on his body, Li Huaiyu would have suspected that everything he had just done was a dream.

  Shes a bit unhappy, even a little heartbroken. She thought this person had suddenly changed his mind and wanted to make amends with her, but who knew it was just a momentary impulse, the kind that turns around and denies after making up. Even if it wasnt her body, shes still hurting from being dumped like a broken vase, does he have no feelings at all?

  Outside, hot water has already been prepared, and someone knocked gently on the door three times, indicating that they should move to bathe and change clothes.

  Hua Yu irritably lifted the quilt and decided to get dressed herself.

  However, the person beside her reached out and pulled her back, wrapping the quilt around her body, then got up and picked her up along with the quilt.

  "What are you doing?" she asked with wide eyes.

  Jiang Xuanjin didnt answer, he carried her to the next room, checked the water temperature with his hand, and then put her into the bathtub before going behind the screen on the other side.

  There is also a bathtub behind the screen.

  Hearing the sound of water, Li Huaiyu was so angry that she couldnt help but laugh, wiping her face and leaning on the edge of the pool to laugh for a while, shaking her head in frustration. Whats wrong with Jiang Xuanjin? Hes done everything he should do, yet he still avoids bathing with her together?

  She looked down at herself, pursed her lips, and indeed, this body of hers wasnt good-looking, covered in scars, bruises had faded but left marks behind, it was normal for others not to like it.

  But then where will we go later?

  After lunch, Jiang Xuanjin looked a bit tired, but still carried her onto the horse carriage outside.

  She didnt want to bother with him, but glancing at the dark circles under his eyes, she couldnt help asking: "How long havent you slept?"

  He glanced at her and said, "Not long."

  "Dont tell me you havent had a good rest outside for the past two days." Huai Yu frowned, "Whats going on thats so serious, making you work so hard?"

  Without answering her, Jiang Xuanjin asked instead: "Why were you so concerned about Xu Xians imprisonment previously?"

  As soon as this was mentioned, Li Huaiyus heart skipped a beat and she looked at him with a guilty conscience, saying: "Didnt we discuss this before? He is Lu Jinghangs sworn brother and has also helped me in the past. Since he was harmed by someone, I must take it to heart."

  "He came to help you sit in your mothers seat, was he also invited by Lu Jinghang?"

  "This is natural, otherwise how could I invite you?"

  Jiang Xuanjin nodded and fell silent.

  Her heart was racing with anxiety, she lowered her head and repeatedly thought about whether she had revealed any flaws, being caught by this person. But no matter how hard she thought, Xu Xian didnt even know her true identity, so how could Jiang Xuanjin possibly find a handle to grab from him?

  What does he mean by these words?

  The carriage stopped at a place after half an hour of anxiety.

  Hua Yu lifted the curtain of the carriage and took a look, then her eyes turned dark.

  The Gate of the Judicial Department!

  Its all over, it seems he has discovered the truth, so lets just take her to the yamen and wait for the verdict. Looking at this situation, it seems to be somewhat that way. So earlier when they consummated their marriage, was it also a moment of indulgence before she went to prison?

  A chill ran down her spine, her face turned pale as jade, and she looked back at him with a sorrowful expression.

  Facing her gaze, Jiang Xuanjin was somewhat perplexed: "What are you thinking about again?"

  As she spoke, she raised her hand and pointed outside, gesturing for her to take a look.

  She was slightly stunned and followed his pointing direction to look over, only to see that there were many people waiting for something on the other side, with the person in charge looking somewhat familiar.

  "Lu Jingxing?" She was shocked, "What are they doing?"

  As if in response to her words, the tightly closed gate of the Court of Judicial Review suddenly creaked open with a "creak". Two bailiffs came out and bowed their hands to invite the person inside.

  As soon as he saw the person who came out from behind, Li Huaiyu was so shocked that he almost stood up and bumped his head on the car roof.

  "General Xu?!"

  Xu Xian came out of the gate wearing prisoners clothes, with some scars on her face, but her demeanor was undiminished. She didnt hear his shout from afar and instead walked directly towards Lu Jinghang and others who were waiting outside.

  "Big brother." Lu Jinghang stepped forward and helped him put on his clothes, cupped his hands and smiled, "To congratulate Big Brother for passing another calamity, your younger brother has prepared a banquet, please give me some face."

  Xu Xian looked at him and said, "Arent you afraid that people will say you bribed me?"

  "Two or three cups of light wine, if thats also considered bribery, then half the court officials should be arrested." Lu Jingxing smiled and carelessly swept his fan to the side, accidentally sweeping towards a distant horse carriage.

  He suppressed his smile and composed himself.

  Seeing his reaction, Xu Xian thought something was wrong and turned around to look. He also reined in his expression, thought for a moment, and then walked over.

  Hua Yu was still in shock when she saw them coming over and suddenly remembered that Jiang Xuanjin was still inside, almost subconsciously letting down the car curtain.

  Jiang Xuanjin looked at her with a puzzled expression.

  Li Huaiyu was even more puzzled, with Xu Xians crime name, it was impossible to be released easily, who knew if they had bribed or switched, after finally coming out, how did they run into Jiang Xuanjins hands again? What if he sent him back?

  Just then, Xu Xians voice came from outside.

  "Many thanks for your timely rescue, I, Xu, will certainly repay this kindness in the future."

  "What? Huai Yu was stunned and suddenly turned her head to look at the person beside her."

  Jiang Xuanjins expression remained unchanged, he lifted the curtain and said: "It was just a matter of repaying a favor for someone else, General, you dont have to worry about it."

  Return kindness on behalf of others? Xu Xian was very surprised, but Lu Jinghang glanced back at him and laughed, shaking his fan: "This persons face is really big."

  He glanced at him, Jiang Xuanjin half-narrowed his eyes and said in a light tone: "Lu Zhanggui, may I borrow a step to speak?"

  "Please." Lu Jinghang stretched out his hand and pointed to the side.

  Jiang Xuanjin got out of the carriage and followed him as he walked in that direction, leaving behind Li Huaiyu who was stunned and staring blankly in the carriage.

  "Whats going on? Did you help the general?" She came out and squatted at the carriage shaft, asking Xū Xiān in surprise.

  Xu Xian didnt have a deep impression of this Miss Bai, but he knew she was a close friend of Lu Jinghangs, so he also smiled and replied: "Xu was wrongly imprisoned, the crime was clear-cut, but your honor is wise and discerning, investigating thoroughly and finding that Li Fengxues bribe was short, interrogating him for two days, in the end making him admit to framing me, clearing Xus name."

  Two hundred thousand taels of silver suddenly appeared in his mansion, and were immediately seized by Liu Yunlies men, who caught him red-handed. This clearly showed that he had been framed, but without evidence, he could only be convicted. He was already somewhat desperate in prison when, unexpectedly, the Purple Sun Duke also sent Li Fengxing to the same large prison.

  How many years has Ziyang Jun been deceived by Liheng Xings straightforward words? It turns out that there is also a day when he sees through him. Xu Xian is very pleased, and what pleases her even more is that as soon as Liheng Xings case comes out, he is also cleared of the injustice.

  This doesnt seem like a coincidence, Jiang Xuanjin sending Li Fengxing into the great prison, seems to be exactly for his rescue.

  Hua Yu was stunned for a long time before she slowly reacted - could it be that Jiang Xuanjins favor was actually repaying her?

  She blinked her eyes and finally remembered what she had said to him before:

  "Is your relationship with Lu Jinghang really that good?"

  "Its just that he got to know me early on and thought I was pitiful, so he took extra care of me."

  "And you?"

  "What can I do? I have nothing to repay him with, so I can only remember his kindness."

  So, Jiang Xuanjin has been busy for several days, just thinking about repaying this kindness for her?

  Her heart skipped a beat, she hesitantly raised her hand to cover it, and after staring blankly for a while, slowly lifted her head to look into the distance.

  Jiang Xuanjin stood in front of Lu Jinghang, elegant and composed. Lu Jinghang leaned against the wall behind him, fanning himself with a lazy expression. The two were chatting, exchanging words, but Lu Jinghang was slightly annoyed.

  Hua Yu was very curious, and she tiptoed over with her skirt held up, wanting to eavesdrop on a few words. However, just as she got closer, Jiang Xuanjin turned around and said, "Leave."

  "Huh?" Looking at him and then at Lu Jinghang, Li Huaiyu grabbed his sleeve, "What were you two just talking about?"

  Jiang Xuanjin said with a warm smile: "The weather is quite nice today."

  "Are you taking me for a fool?" Hua Yu glared at him and turned her head back to Lu Jinghang.

  Lu Jinghang straightened up, fanning himself to cover his face, and smiled: "Isnt the weather great? Perfect for going out on a trip."

  The corners of his mouth twitched, and Hua Yus expression turned cold as he sneered: "You all think Im an idiot!"

  He supported her at the waist and asked in a low voice, "Didnt you say you didnt want to walk today?"

  Li Huaiyu suddenly felt a little uncomfortable, her face flushing bright red.

  Jiang Xuanjin smiled slightly, and with a swift motion, he picked her up and said to Lu Jinghang behind him, "Well meet again," before turning around and walking towards the horse carriage without looking back.

  Lu Jinghang furrowed his brow as he gazed at their backs, his expression complex, the tip of his finger rubbing against the jade bone of the fan, his entire person somewhat restless.

  Hua Yu was pushed back into the carriage by him, listening to his courtesy farewell with Xu Xian. She leaned against the window frame, lost in thought, her eyes cast down. But as soon as he got on the carriage, she burst out laughing, stretched out her hand and hugged his arm, rubbing her chin on his shoulder.

  Jiang Xuanjin gave her a cold glance: "Sit properly."

  "Hehehe!" But she didnt listen to him, and instead, Huai Yu smiled sweetly at him, even reaching out to pinch his arm, "Tired?"

  Just now she was still in a timid and frightened state, but with a turn of her eyes, everything became warm and beautiful again? He glanced at her sideways, without making a sound.

  "Huai Yu let out a long sigh, reached out and touched his face: "Youre such a strange person, cant you tell me whats going on? Youve got me waiting and getting angry, then I find out I misunderstood you and it hurts my heart. Youre both good and bad at the same time, what am I supposed to do?"

  Tell her? He didnt even have 100% confidence in this matter, and telling her ahead of time would only make it harder for her if it didnt work out. Jiang Xuanjin let out a soft hum.

  "If you dont speak up again, Ill kiss you!" Huai Yu furrowed her brow and pinched his face. "Im asking you a question, you have to answer me!"

  "Let her be," said Jiang Xuanjin, "This is an interrogation, not a question, why should I answer?"

  "Then Ill ask you!" She put her hands on her hips, "Youre finally marrying me today, are you happy or not?"

  The voice of this question was loud and clear, and the driver outside the car almost fell off when he heard it!

  Jiang Xuanjins face turned black, he stretched out his hand to cover her mouth tightly, his eyes were so angry that he wanted to tear her apart: "You..."

  "Really?! Really?! Really?! Really?!" This is true!

  "Not all truths can be spoken out like you did." Jiang Xuanjin was furious, "Dont you have any shame?"

  Hua Yu blinked her eyes and shook her head very seriously. She stuck out the tip of her tongue and gently licked his palm.

  She quickly withdrew her hand as if struck by lightning, Jiang Xuanjin looked at her, both angry and helpless, his mouth opened to say "you..." but couldnt get anything out, his handsome face turning blue with rage.

  Li Huaiyu laughed happily: "Who made you so angry with me? With a stiff face and not saying anything, even bathing has to be separated from me. I thought you wanted to make up after the wedding and then eat my flesh!"

  "...and only you would have so many words afterwards!" He looked away, his ears slightly red, "We cant even take a bath separately, do we have to be together?"

  With such a dignified family background as Jiangs, it is impossible for Jiang Xuanjin to be taught "Mandarin Ducks Bath".

  She stared at him for a moment, patted her thigh and suddenly realized: "So youre not angry with me, but embarrassed?"

  "Shut up!"

  "Hahaha——" Not only did Li Huaiyu not close his mouth, but he burst out laughing loudly, slapping the car wall while laughing, causing the entire carriage to shake along with him.

  How could such an absurd thing happen! When he was pressing her down, he was clearly like a beast without shame, and when he got up with his clothes on, he actually became shy? Fortunately, she had thought so much, but it turned out that everything was wrong!

  A loud, clear laughter echoed throughout the official road, and passersby couldnt help but turn their heads to see a horse carriage flash by from the side, running extremely fast. As it ran, it shook, and as it shook, it laughed.

  The horse carriage has come to life? Someone whispered.

  The luxurious carriage brought two people back to Moju. As soon as they entered the main house, Huaiyu pushed Jiang Xuanjin onto the bed.

  "What are you doing?" He frowned.

  He took off his outer robe and handed it to him, holding the jade and saying: "You havent slept for two days, you dont care about yourself, Im worried about you, hurry up and rest!"

  After saying that, she pulled up the quilt and covered him well.

  Rubbing his brow, Jiang Xuanjin said: "Cant sleep during the day, who knows what will happen next..."

  "Dont worry about anything else, Ill take care of it for you." One claw stuffed his hand back under the quilt, Huai Yu said, "Whoever dares to disturb you today, Ill tear their mouth apart!"

  The person beside him was terrified and touched his mouth, looking at his master.

  Jiang Xuanjin let out a soft sigh, shook his head at him and closed his eyes.

  Just after closing his eyes for a moment, Ling Xiu came in: "Master..."

  Li Huaiyu quickly got up, with a swift and decisive movement, grabbed Cheng Xu, blocked Ling Xiu, and pushed the two of them out of the house together. He then followed them out and locked the door behind him.

  "Tell me anything!"

  Just listening to the tone makes me want to get her, shes pounding her chest and saying it with a fierce momentum. The person on the bed hooked their lips, really relaxed their body, and fell fast asleep.

  Outside the door, Lingxiu said softly: "The second lady has sent you some pastries."

  "Second Mistress? Hua Yu blinked her eyes, recalling that Jiang Second Master had some doubts: Please ask her to sit in the side hall first."

  Jiang Shen was a person that Li Huaiyu had heard of before, and Lu Jinghang once said with great self-awareness: "I acknowledge that I am the second most charming man in Kyoto, no one dares to claim to be the first!"

  But he paused and added: "However, Jiangs second son, Xuancong, can be considered as a third option."

  Jiang Shenming was known for his extravagance, and among the Jiang family, he had taken in the most concubines. He married his wife less than half a year ago, but already took in three concubines, causing people in the capital to speak of this second madam with disdain.

  Li Huaiyu was a bit worried that such a woman who was looked down upon would have a bad temper and be difficult to get along with.

  However, as soon as she entered the side hall and saw someone, she was stunned.

  "Little sister." The woman in front of her was elegant and dignified, came up to greet her, a pair of clear eyes that could be seen at the bottom, making people feel very comfortable. However, her appearance was really ordinary, if not for her luxurious clothes, she would be hard to pick out from a pile of maidservants.

  Collecting his thoughts, Yu Xiao smiled and returned her courtesy, then invited her to take a seat.

  "Its been a while since I came to bother you, and theres nothing else going on." Xu Chuyan smiled warmly and pointed to the snacks on the table, "Just made them, thinking of sending some for my younger siblings to try."

  Two identical melon seed pastries, but the ceramic plates theyre on have different patterns. One looks like a nice floral pattern for gift-giving, while the other seems to be part of a set of ceramics.

  Hua Yu raised an eyebrow and looked at her again: "Really nothing else?"

  She didnt expect her to ask that, Xu Chuyi was stunned for a moment, then shook his head: "I only met my brother and sister when I asked for peace, what could they have come to find?"

  "Its not that something has happened to me, but... what have you encountered?" Reaching out to grab a piece of melon seeds, Huaiyu stuffed them into her mouth, "You came over in such a hurry, and didnt even give the other plate of melon seeds to anyone."

  Xu Chunyan was startled by these words and slightly widened her eyes: "How did you know the other dish was for someone else?"

  "One plate of dim sum is enough, and this plate." The index finger lightly tapped the clean one, Huaiyu said, "This is used by our family to hold dim sum."

  It was obvious that two dishes were made, intending to give one dish to the people in their own yard, but something unexpected happened and didnt give it away. In a hurry, they all brought them to her.

  Xu Chuyin was shocked for a moment and didnt plan to answer her question, but instead looked at her with admiration and said: "Younger sister is truly clever!"

  "Thanks for the compliment." Hua Yu couldnt help but smile, "But there are still many people outside who call me Bai Sis fool."

  "Youre not stupid at all!" Xu Chuyan shook her head repeatedly, her eyes shining brightly as she praised her, "Youre much smarter than me!"

  Li Huaiyu was delighted by this praise and picked up a piece of melon seeds pastry to stuff into her mouth as well: "Lets eat together."

  She reached out to take it, and Xuchu was so touched that she couldnt help but laugh and cry: "Ive made this dish many times, and Im already tired of eating it. But you two can eat more, and when Jun wakes up, we can also let him try some."

  "Good." Huaiyu nodded in agreement and then saw her get up and bid farewell.

  Looking at that slender back, Huai Yu couldnt help but ask Ling Xiu a sentence: "Which family did the second lady marry into?"

  Ling Xiu said: "I heard its a concubine daughter of General Xu Xians family."

  Oh, its Xujias house.

  "Huh? Whats going on? Li Huaiyu was taken aback and immediately stood up: "Whose house are you talking about? General Xus house?"

  Startled by her reaction, Ling Xiu said: "Its General Xus family. I heard that the year she married in, General Xu was fighting against the enemy at the border, and the grain supply was urgent. She even voluntarily gave out her dowry to sell it for rice, what a remarkable woman!"

  She looked at the desserts on the table in surprise, and suddenly understood. She had probably heard the news of Xu Xians release from prison and came to thank Jiang Xuanjin.

  Xu Xian was also considered Dan Yangs confidant, but this person never mentioned his wife and daughter, so Huai Yu didnt know he had a daughter who married into the Jiang family. However, Jiang Shen wasnt involved in court affairs, and these two madams didnt have much status in the manor, so this marriage probably didnt have any impact, which is why she didnt know about it.

  She rolled her eyes and said to Ling Xiu: "Youd better go back to the mansion and move around more. If anything happens in any of the houses or courtyards, you can come back and tell me, itll pass the time."

  "Good!" Ling Xiu nodded in response.

  Send off the second lady, Huai Yu thought to sneak back into Jiang Xuans bed and sleep with him. However, before she even reached the door, Cheng Xu came over again and saluted her.

  "Milady." He looked a bit troubled in expression. "Magistrate Liu has come to visit, Im afraid well have to wake the master up."

  Liu Yunlie? Huai Yu paused for a moment, then waved his hand and said: "Even if the Emperor came, it would be useless. Let your master sleep peacefully, Ill go deal with it."

  "Its possible...". He wanted to say something, but this person was not easy to deal with. However, looking at the determined expression on his wifes face, he swallowed his words back.

  Liu Yunlie came with a fiery temper, and all the servants in the house dodged him along the way, fearing they would suffer from his wrath. However, when he arrived at the gate of the courtyard, someone blocked his path.

  "Lord Liu, this way, please." Huaiyu bowed to him and then gestured towards the side hall.

  Liu Yunlie paused for a moment, cupped his hands and asked: "Where is your master?"

  "He is resting." Li Huaiyu said, "It has been two days without sleep, please excuse him."

  The fire has reached our eyebrows, how can we tolerate it? Liu Yunlies face sank and he said: "I have an urgent matter, please make way."

  Li Huaiyu smiled warmly, but didnt give way.

  Liu Yunlie was slightly surprised, but thinking about it, a mere woman, could she really stop him? He then shifted his body and prepared to rush towards the main building.

  However, he moved, and the person in front of him also moved. Although his footwork looked a bit clumsy, his movements were light and agile, and he easily blocked every direction with ease, clearly a seasoned practitioner.

  She was slightly startled, and Liu Yunlie finally raised his head and looked at her seriously.

  The woman in front of him looked delicate and slender, but for some reason, she had an aura that was oppressive, making him feel very uncomfortable.

  "What does this mean?" he frowned.

  Hua Yu smiled and said: "In broad daylight, you forcibly broke into my house, wanting to disturb my husband. I only blocked your way once or twice, yet you still ask me what I mean?"

  Her facial expression was gentle, but the words that came out of her mouth were more irritating than chili peppers. Liu Yunlie was very surprised, he had previously heard rumors about this Bai Sisi, which were not good, and thought that with Xuan Jins guidance, she would be much more honest, who knew she was so arrogant.

  Her eyes sank, and Liu Yunlie said: "Please, madam, consider the overall situation and dont delay the emperors important affairs."

  "Whats the point of this?" she said, "The master has come at this time, most likely because General Xu was released and he is still resentful, wanting to ask him about his attitude - does he think he can disturb my husbands rest over such a trivial matter? Dont even think about it!"

  As soon as she spoke, Li Huaiyu felt that something was wrong! She is now Bai Zhuiji, how could Bai Zhuiji be so familiar with Liu Tingweis style?

  Liu Yunlie was even more shocked, with a look of suspicion in his eyes: "How did you know?"