Zhu Xinning was stunned to see her two "little sisters" being sent away by Jing Zhe with just a few words.

These two... are such opportunists!

Zhu Xinning gritted her teeth, but she also understood that neither Zhang Xiaoyu nor Yu Xiangrong could be as composed as she was when facing Jing Zhe—after all, she was his second sister. This was no one's fault but Jing Zhe's!

Thinking of this, Zhu Xinning shook her head and smiled, feeling a little smug. No matter how cunning he was, in the end he was still afraid of her and listened to her!

Because she is his second sister...my wife!

Thinking this, Zhu Xinning almost forgot about Murong Xi and started laughing foolishly.

Jing Zhe's strategy was to send the two support characters away and focus his attack on the second sister. Seeing that Yu Xiangrong and Zhang Xiaoyu had both left, Jing Zhe hadn't figured out how to bring it up with Zhu Xinning yet, and he saw her grinning foolishly by herself!

A surge of joy welled up within him: This makes things much easier!

He strode forward and took Zhu Xinning's hand.

Having not seen each other for over a month, Zhu Xinning had been longing to see him. When Jing Zhe suddenly took her hand, that familiar feeling instantly spread throughout her body, making her tremble slightly.

"Second Sister..."

Before he could launch a gentle offensive, Zhu Xinning quickly shook off his hand, steadied herself, and said coldly, "You think they're naive and easy to fool, but you can't fool me! Tell me, what exactly did you go next door to do! And why is she so eager for you to marry into a foreign family, and why is she constantly arguing with me? What gives her the right?"

In Jingzhou, with Zhang Xiaoyu and Yu Xiangrong as her two little followers, Zhu Xinning acted as if she were the "first wife." Even Princess Anguo, Su Mochen, treated her with utmost respect, addressing her as "Second Sister this, Second Sister that."

She's a foreign woman, and not even Jing Zhe's woman. Even if she were, she'd still have to listen to him! Of course, Zhu Xinning felt that as long as she was there, Murong Xi couldn't possibly be her! At least she wouldn't pass her test!

That's why Zhu Xinning was so angry!

Jing Zhe shrugged and laughed, "Second Sister, didn't you see what happened in court just now? I didn't say anything extra. Besides, I really did try to persuade her not to go through with the marriage alliance..."

So he explained the details of the cooperation.

Zhu Xinning raised an eyebrow after hearing this: "She agreed?"

"Yes, she agreed! So Second Sister doesn't need to worry about her trying to arrange another marriage with me!"

"That's more like it!"

Upon hearing that the marriage alliance was off, Zhu Xinning relaxed, but then suddenly remembered something and frowned, asking, "Why does she listen to you?"

"..."

Jing Zhe was almost in tears. Why are women so terrifying when they get jealous?

He immediately gritted his teeth and stomped his feet, and without saying a word, he picked Zhu Xinning up in one go.

"What...what are you doing? Put me down..."

Zhu Xinning hadn't expected Jing Zhe to pull this stunt so suddenly. She let out a soft cry, but then, afraid of being overheard, she whispered an order to Jing Zhe.

He hadn't released his anger for so long, and he was seething with anger from both Su Mochen and Murong Xi. Now that he had finally managed to pick up his mature second sister, that anger flared up again, and he was determined not to put her down.

His large hand pinched Zhu Xinning's sensitive spot, and Zhu Xinning let out another "moan" as her body became hot and flushed.

"Zhe'er...don't...door..."

Zhu Xinning was not an innocent girl like Zhang Xiaoyu or Yu Xiangrong. She had already tasted the pleasures of love, and with Jing Zhe gone for so long, how could her body withstand his touch now?

However, she was still a little worried about being bumped into, so she instructed Jing Zhe to check if the door was locked.

At this point, Jing Zhe couldn't care less about anything else.

"Don't speak, just kiss me!"

After saying that, Jing Zhe lowered his head.

Zhu Xinning's eyes were glazed over. She wrapped her arms around Jing Zhe's neck, obediently tilting her head back and pressing her lips to his, reluctant to part...

...

After an unknown amount of time, their lips parted.

Zhu Xinning was already panting heavily, her fair skin flushed with an alluring blush, and her cheeks were covered in fragrant sweat, burning hot.

Her clothes were already in disarray, though they were still on her, it was practically the same as if she had taken them off, barely covering her vital parts. This state of being partially obscured was even more alluring to Jing Zhe.

This room was specially vacated by Zhang Xiaoyu. In addition to the table and chairs, there was also a bed. She usually slept here when she was too busy at Wenxiangju.

Jing Zhe held Zhu Xinning in his arms, put her on the bed, and then started to take off his own clothes.

Zhu Xinning, having broken free from Jing Zhe's embrace, gritted her teeth, quickly sat up, and grabbed his hand, preventing him from continuing.

"Second sister, don't you want to?"

"Zhe'er... Second sister... wants to... but, please don't do it here, okay?"

Although Zhu Xinning could give herself to Jing Zhe unconditionally, this was not home. There were people downstairs, and she could hear them talking. Murong Xi and Chu Xia were next door, and Zhang Xiaoyu could come in at any time. Zhu Xinning could not accept this kind of environment no matter what.

"Zhe'er, please..."

Zhu Xinning sat on the bed, hugging Jing Zhe's waist, and pleaded.

"Zhe'er, talk to your second sister for a while... When we get home tonight... whatever you want... your second sister will do, okay?"

Hearing Zhu Xinning's almost pleading voice, Jing Zhe suddenly calmed down. Then, upon hearing the second half of her sentence, Jing Zhe picked Zhu Xinning up and tapped her body with his hand: "Anything is fine?"

Zhu Xinning nodded, her face flushed red.

Jing Zhe stopped insisting, hugged Zhu Xinning, and briefly told her about what had happened outside.

Zhu Xinning listened quietly like a little girl attentively in class, without saying a word. After Jing Zhe finished speaking, she asked curiously, "By the way, I haven't asked you yet, why didn't your fifth sister come back with you?"

"Fifth Sister said she'll make arrangements after the New Year..."

After listening to him, Zhu Xinning nodded and said, "That's just Jinghong's personality, but she keeps her word, so you don't need to worry. She'll be able to come over after she's finished arranging things in Liangzhou!"

Jing Zhe tightened his grip, and Zhu Xinning let out a soft gasp. Then she heard him say, "When Fifth Sister comes back, shall the three of us go together?"

"Together... what?"

"Together...this!"

As he spoke, Jing Zhe reached down and launched an attack before Zhu Xinning could react.

How could Zhu Xinning possibly stand this?

Her body went limp against Jing Zhe's, and she bit him on the shoulder as punishment.

"Didn't we say...we'd wait until tonight?"

"It's going tonight. I just told my second sister what to do after my fifth sister arrives!"

"..."

Zhu Xinning was taken aback, then instantly understood, her face turning even redder.

He gritted his teeth and whispered in Jing Zhe's ear, "You bad guy!"

"..."

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