Chapter 228 Noble Family Young Lady VS Humble Remnant Slave 30

It was late at night when Jiang Qi returned to his room. He remained calm, pretending that he knew nothing.

As soon as he entered, he saw Jiang Zhiyi resting on the bed. She was lying with her back to the door, facing inwards, and he didn't know if she was asleep or not.

She never waits for him.

"Where did you go today? Why are you only coming back now?" Jiang Zhiyi got out of bed when she heard the door open.

Jiang Qi took off his coat, sat down on the edge of the bed, and said, "I have something to do. Why aren't you asleep yet?"

Jiang Zhiyi leaned lazily into his arms, hugging his waist, "I've been waiting for you."

"So obedient today?" Jiang Qi patted her hair, then placed his hand on her back.

She was unusually well-behaved; it was already a favor that she hadn't kicked him off the bed before.

Jiang Zhiyi did not answer him, but was plotting in her mind how to trick him into taking the pill.

He was the one who concocted this medicine, so he would definitely recognize it at a glance. Therefore, it could only be given to him when he was not so clear-headed, such as when he was drunk, or when he was confused and prone to delirium...

"Are you sleepy?" she asked.

Jiang Qi looked down at the nightgown she was wearing.

The nightgown was made of a soft, close-fitting material, as light as a cicada's wing, which perfectly outlined her graceful figure.

Jiang Zhiyi wrapped her arms around his neck and chuckled softly, her voice slightly coquettish: "Jiang Qi, are you in such a hurry? The way you look right now, it's like you're going to devour me completely, leaving not even bones behind."

"How do I eat it? Are you going to let me eat it?" Jiang Qi chuckled and then asked her in return.

He reached out and turned off the lights in the room, leaving only a faint candle flame in the corner.

...

Everything returned to calm.

"I want to drink water." Jiang Zhiyi lay on him, playing with a strand of his hair.

Jiang Qi picked her up and carried her to the table.

The room was dimly lit, with only the light of a candle burning not far away, so it wasn't very clear what was happening.

Jiang Zhiyi took a few sips of tea, and then, while Jiang Qi was distracted, she poured all the powder made from the elixir into the teacup.

The tea she brewed today was very strong, even a little bitter, which would perfectly complement the taste of the elixir. If she remembered correctly, the manager of the treasure pavilion had mentioned that the elixir tasted bitter and astringent.

"I'm not drinking anymore." She handed him the teacup, knowing he must be thirsty too.

Jiang Qi, his breathing unsteady, said, "Feed me."

Jiang Zhiyi had no choice but to do as she was told.

He then grasped her hand holding the teacup. "Don't you remember how I used to feed you?"

Jiang Zhiyi naturally couldn't feed him with her mouth like that. "Drink it or not, I don't care."

Jiang Qi kept staring at her.

Jiang Zhiyi felt a chill run down her spine for no apparent reason. If he didn't want to drink, then so be it; she would find another opportunity next time.

She wasn't in a hurry about this. The elixir wouldn't work immediately; it would make people gradually forget what had happened before.

Things that are easily forgotten can be completely forgotten in half a day. But things that are deeply ingrained in our memories can take several days to be completely forgotten...

"If you're not going to drink, then go back to sleep." Jiang Zhiyi didn't want to give anything away, so she urged him.

Jiang Qi took the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.

The tea wasn't bitter; it was even a little sweet. The sweetness lingered on the tip of my tongue, but a faint pain was already spreading from my heart.

This medicine was originally prepared for her, so he added a layer of sugar coating on the outside, knowing that she was most afraid of bitterness.

Now he's gotten a good deal on all that sugar.

But what could he do? He could only grant her wish.

Jiang Qi sighed softly.

...

When it's late at night and everyone is quiet.

Jiang Zhiyi wasn't asleep yet. She actually felt a tiny bit guilty, but only a tiny bit.

Jiang Qi was indeed very good to her, but she was the one who always schemed against him because of missions or other reasons.

She scratched the flesh on his chest and said in a very, very soft voice, "Jiang Qi, don't blame me."

Jiang Qi simply closed his eyes, appearing to be fast asleep.