"What does Your Majesty want me to say? I only met that person by chance. If you hadn't called his name, I still wouldn't know his name."

Jiang Tian's tone was cold and indifferent.

Xuanyuan Ye's anger intensified.

He shook hands briefly, then let go after a long while, unsure of what to say to Jiang Tian.

Jiang Tian had already realized that he wanted her heart, but she didn't want to give it to him at all.

He didn't do well at first, resorting to coercion and enticement to get her, so now he needs to plan things out more carefully.

Suppressing his anger, Xuanyuan Ye went out to find Chen Shu and asked him to bring over the fox he had caught.

When Eunuch Chen saw Xuan Yuan Ye's furious face, he thought that Miss Jiang was going to be in trouble. Unexpectedly, he recovered in no time and was even asked to go and get a gift to please the girl.

For a moment, Eunuch Chen felt that this princess from the South was truly shrewd.

The little fox was brought over immediately, and the palace servants gave it a careful cleaning, making it even more adorable.

Xuanyuan Ye took the cage, reopened the door, and went inside.

"The fox you wanted, I have found it for you."

Xuan Yuan Ye didn't miss the hint of surprise that flashed across Jiang Tian's eyes.

For some reason, the tightness in his chest seemed to ease.

"Your Majesty, may I touch it?"

Jiang Tian looked up and asked him.

So what's wrong with that?

Xuanyuan Ye originally hunted it for her.

The cage was handed to her. The little fox had been trained by the palace servants who were in charge of raising pets, and it showed no intention of attacking people. It was being stroked very docilely.

Seeing the smile that unconsciously appeared on Jiang Tian's lips, Xuan Yuan Ye's previous anger had completely vanished.

Jiang Tian played with the little fox for a while, and when it was taken down to be fed, Xuan Yuan Ye unceremoniously picked her up and put her on his lap.

"The Emperor is no longer angry with me."

Jiang Tian wrapped her arms around his neck.

Xuanyuan Ye wanted to be angry, but couldn't.

Because he knew that he was the one who had caused all the trouble, it was only natural for Jiang Tian to be wary of him.

"Qin Shaoqing is my capable assistant. Your brother has proven his abilities. If he wasn't afraid that he would run away, he wouldn't have brought you back from the countryside and betrothed you to him."

"He has found someone he loves. Your past relationship is nothing. I will only allow you this once."

Xuan Yuan Ye didn't know why he could tolerate his woman crying for another man.

Jiang Tian's tone was tinged with disappointment: "I only met him a few times. He was cold to me back then, so how could I have any romantic feelings for him? When I cried when I saw him, it was only because he called me Princess. Those were the most dignified days of my life."

Xuanyuan Ye tightened his grip on her, but he didn't say anything.

He had made up his mind to fake Jiang Tian's death so that when she re-entered the palace, she would be given a mid-level position, which wasn't exactly a prestigious status.

But he didn't want to let Jiang Tian go, so he had no choice but to do this.

"Forget it, those are all things of the past. How can one's life always go as planned? I am fortunate to be able to live well under your protection, which is already a blessing from heaven. I am very touched that the Emperor did not punish me. It seems that you value me more and more, which is not good for you."

Xuanyuan Ye suddenly looked up at her.

Jiang Tian was not afraid of his gaze: "You will have an empress and various concubines in the future. The emperor should bestow his favor equally on all women. I am just a nobody. It is a thankless task for you to put so much effort into my heart."

She is rejecting him.

Xuan Yuan Ye suddenly felt a pang of sadness in his heart.

This woman always knew how to ignite his anger.

This time, Xuanyuan Ye was truly enraged.

She was too clear-headed, which made him seem too lost.

But I just can't let go.

"I only desire your... body. You don't need to overthink it."

Xuanyuan Ye knew that Jiang Tian wouldn't believe it.

He cared too much about her; when he was lusting after her good looks, he didn't care that much.

The two stared at each other in silence, and Xuan Yuan Ye suddenly felt awkward.

To hide his inner embarrassment, he couldn't wait to kiss Jiang Tian's lips.

Her skirt was gathered up to her waist... her fair legs lifted up...

Xuanyuan Ye stopped, covered in sweat.

He hadn't forgotten Liu Wensheng's words.

The liquid wasn't ready yet, so he couldn't.

Sweating profusely, he helped Jiang Tian put her clothes back on.

Ignoring her surprised expression, Xuanyuan Ye personally found the ingredients, prepared them, and then instructed Eunuch Chen to serve the meal.

She has to eat at fixed times and in fixed quantities, and Xuan Yuan Ye has been calculating the timing more and more accurately these days.

It's almost becoming a habit now.

He watched her drink the soup, and when she took a few bites and then didn't want to eat anymore, Xuan Yuan Ye threatened her that if she didn't eat, he would pull out all the fruits and vegetables in her palace.

Jiang Tian indeed used some more.

Liu Wensheng said that this woman was severely tormented by her mother when she was young, which left her with a chronic illness and made her so fragile.

He could only watch over them carefully.

By nightfall, the food was finally ready.

Xuanyuan Ye could no longer tolerate it.

Since leaving the palace, such a long time has passed. He, a young and vigorous man, has been trying to be a saint every day, and he's gotten so tired of it that his eyes are practically green with envy.

A night of pure, unbridled enjoyment.

Jiang Tian seemed to know exactly how to please him.

As soon as she cooperated, Xuanyuan Ye went mad.

The next day, Xuan Yuan Ye brought Jiang Tian's meals to her bedside.

The two seemed to have returned to normal, but Xuan Yuan Ye knew in his heart that this woman would not easily make room for him in her heart.

However, even water droplets can wear away stone, and Xuanyuan Ye did not consider himself a loser.

Now, besides going hunting with his ministers, he has also specially assigned some people to help Qin Shaoqing find the girl he saw once and could never forget.

After that day, Xuan Yuan Ye found an opportunity to have a detailed talk with Qin Shao Qing.

Qin Shaoqing never expected that Xuan Yuan Ye's possessiveness would be so deep.

He only bumped into Jiang Tian by chance and exchanged a few words. Several days had passed, but Xuanyuan Ye still came to find him.

“She is the only woman by my side now. Her status is too special. If she wants to live a peaceful life, a princess of the Southern Kingdom cannot do it.”

"Qin Shaoqing, go and find out if there are any middle-class official families who can participate in the imperial selection. Then I will change her identity so that she can give birth to my imperial heir legitimately."

Having already been shocked once before, Qin Shaoqing was completely stunned when she heard that Xuan Yuan Ye had planned for her to this extent.

But in the blink of an eye, he realized what was happening.

Xuanyuan Ye's instruction to him was a subtle hint that he should cut off all inappropriate thoughts.

Qin Shaoqing didn't dare tell Xuan Yuan Ye that he had been dreaming about Jiang Tian's beautiful, tearful eyes every time he had a dream these past few days.

Having received Xuan Yuan Ye's orders, he had no choice but to obey.

"I obey the decree."

Seeing that his expression was normal, Xuanyuan Ye continued, "I have found the girl you were looking for."