Shen Wan's face was icy cold as she ordered the guards, "Get out of the way!"

The guards remained unmoved.

Shen Wan clenched her fists and turned to look at Xie Jingyin, who was already walking towards her.

His face was also cold, with a barely suppressed anger.

Shen Wan knew he was very angry.

Given Xie Jingyin's pride, if she hadn't chosen him but had chosen Xie Jingyan instead, he would definitely be furious.

If it weren't for her father accompanying her to the palace that day, and leaving the palace with him, Xie Jingyin would probably have questioned her while she was in the palace, and would never have tolerated it until today.

Xie Jingyin walked over and asked, "Do you regret it?"

Shen Wan didn't want to say a single word to him.

She remained silent with a cold expression. Xie Jingyin, assuming Shen Wan hadn't understood, repeated, "Regret abandoning me and choosing the one with the broken leg."

She regretted it.

I regret choosing so late.

She should have chosen Prince Ling in her past life!

Shen Wan coldly replied, "Prince Ling has a name; his name is Xie Jingyan."

Xie Jingyin hadn't expected Shen Wan to protect Xie Jingyan so much. His eyes turned sinister. "I'll give you a chance to regret it. I won't hold you accountable for abandoning me and choosing Prince Ling."

What a gracious tone.

Who cares if he doesn't pursue the matter?

Wasn't taking so many lives in her past life enough to clear her mind?

Shen Wan replied coldly, "Thank you for your kindness, Prince Jin."

"Unfortunately, I don't need it."

Xie Jingyin's face suddenly darkened. "My patience has its limits. Don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit."

What was she blind about in her past life that made her insist on marrying only the Prince of Jin?

Shen Wan didn't want to get entangled with Xie Jingyin any further. She had already been betrothed to Xie Jingyan by the Emperor, and if someone came and saw her, she wouldn't be able to explain herself no matter how hard she tried.

Shen Wan turned to leave, but as soon as she turned, Xie Jingyin grabbed her wrist.

Xie Jingyin's face was full of anger, "How dare you ignore me?!"

The next second, Shen Wan was thrown onto the artificial hill, her back hitting the hill, and tears streamed down her face from the pain.

The Prince of Jin, who was used to being fawned over and respected, would not allow anyone to despise him, especially since he had suffered a setback with Shen Wan and was ridiculed behind his back.

Ignoring the pain in her back, Shen Wan rubbed her aching wrist and watched Xie Jingyin approach step by step, her heart pounding with panic.

She had lived under the same roof with Xie Jingyin for so many years, and she knew how ruthless he was; he was the kind of person who would not give up until he achieved his goal.

just in case……

He's going to take a hard line.

How could she, who was powerless to even kill a chicken, possibly withstand it?

Just as she feared, Shen Wan tried to escape but was caught by Xie Jingyin again and pinned to the artificial hill, unable to move.

Just as Xie Jingyin was about to forcefully kiss Shen Wan, a pebble flew over and hit Xie Jingyin's wrist where he was holding Shen Wan.

Xie Jingyin winced in pain and turned around abruptly, only to see Xie Jingyan looking like he wanted to kill someone.

He had never seen such a terrifying expression on Xie Jingyan's face before.

There was none for Chen Wan either.

Xie Jingyan's face was filled with barely suppressed anger; if it weren't for his leg injury, he probably would have already punched Xie Jingyin in the face.

His gaze swept towards Shen Wan.

"Aren't you coming over here?"

Shen Wan hurried over, and this time, Xie Jingyin didn't stop her.

After all, Shen Wan was the betrothed to the Prince Ling by the Emperor.

However, Xie Jingyin didn't take Xie Jingyan seriously either. He was a man with a broken leg who was disliked by the emperor and wouldn't amount to anything.

He wanted his life as easily as crushing an ant.

Xie Jingyin looked at Xie Jingyan arrogantly, "Since you've seen it, I won't hide it anymore. If you know what's good for you, offer her to me. I'll let you live a more comfortable life because you're sensible."

Xie Jingyan laughed when he heard this, "Why doesn't the Prince of Jin say these words directly to the Marquis of Pingyang? I'd like to see if you can walk out of the Marquis of Pingyang's residence standing up."

Xie Jingyin's eyes turned cold. "Is Prince Ling going to make an enemy of me for the sake of a woman?"

Xie Jingyan was sitting in a wheelchair. Even though the Prince of Jin was standing, he did not have the upper hand in terms of momentum. Xie Jingyan laughed and said, "You dare to try to lay a hand on my princess. If I could stand up, do you think you would still be standing here talking to me?"

He is not afraid to make enemies of anyone.

"There are countless women in the world. Why would the Prince of Jin be so persistent and relentless in pursuing just one woman? Doesn't he feel ashamed of himself?"

Xie Jingyin's face was full of murderous intent, he almost wanted to kill someone. He laughed and said, "I want the person I want, I'd like to see how you can protect him."

"I hope my brother won't disappoint me."

After saying this, Xie Jingyin turned and left with a sullen expression.

Watching him leave, Shen Wan finally breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing Xie Jingyan looking at her, Shen Wan asked, "How did you know I was here?"

It seemed like a coincidence, but Shen Wan didn't believe there could be such a coincidence.

Xie Jingyan was about to speak when he suddenly noticed the jade hairpin in Shen Wan's hair. Shen Wan followed his gaze, reached out and touched the hairpin, and asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

Something flashed in Xie Jingyan's eyes, and he said, "I thought you really just gave it away casually."

To give away?

Shen Wan was stunned for a moment, then realized what she meant and raised her voice, "You sent people to watch me?!"

After saying that, she realized something was wrong. If someone were to keep an eye on her, they would know that she had taken the jade hairpin back.

Shen Wan didn't know that after Xie Jingyan left through the main gate that day, he still felt guilty for not entering the palace because of the misunderstanding, so he climbed over the wall and returned to Qinglan Garden. He wanted to find an opportunity to make up for his mistake. He saw through the window that Shen Wan casually pulled out the jade hairpin he had given her and gave it to Wu Mama. He left without saying anything.

Of course, he wouldn't tell Shen Wan about this; he had already misunderstood her twice.

He just couldn't understand why she always did things that could be misunderstood.

Xie Jingyan said, "Even if I send people, it's to protect you. I know better than you what kind of person Prince Jin is."

Thinking that if Xie Jingyan hadn't arrived in time, who knows how things would have ended up, Shen Wan didn't argue.

Since she chose to join forces with him, and he generously lent her the position of the Princess Consort of Ling, she should trust him, especially since he had just saved her.

Thinking about what she was going to do next, Shen Wan was worried about not having anyone to use. Wasn't this a perfect opportunity?

Shen Wan immediately looked at Xie Jingyan, her clear eyes sparkling with a brilliant light, "Then, can I order your people around?"

Xie Jingyan looked into Shen Wan's eyes, and their eyes met. Shen Wan looked away uncomfortably, and then Xie Jingyan clapped his hands. Immediately, a bodyguard dressed in black appeared.

Xie Jingyan said, "He is Chen Yu. If there is anything you need him to do in the future, you can ask him to do it."

Shen Wan nodded repeatedly.

Xie Jingyan waved his hand, and the bodyguard leaped away, disappearing from Shen Wan's sight.

Shen Wan searched around, a move that made Xie Jingyan chuckle. "If you knew where he was hiding, would he still need to hide?"

Okay, he's right.

Shen Wan agreed in her heart, but the back she had bumped was still aching slightly.

Xie Jingyan's eyes narrowed. "Did he hurt you?"

Shen Wan shook her head. "It's nothing."

She didn't want to talk about it anymore and changed the subject, asking, "Where are you going?"

Xie Jingyan leaned back in his wheelchair and said casually, "If you're not in pain, push me around for a bit."