Jiang Yuetong's face stiffened for a moment. After lying down, she turned to her side and pulled the blanket over her head.

It turns out she was overthinking things.

Looking at the bulge on the bed, Lü Jingliang smiled and quickly pulled back the covers and crawled in, his chest pressed tightly against her back.

His strong arms held her tightly in his embrace, his warm breath brushing against her ear.

"What's wrong, Madam?"

His tone was mocking, as if he knew the answer already.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yuetong nudged him with her elbow, only to hear a muffled groan from behind: "Madam, go easy on me, your man is still sick."

Jiang Yuetong: "..."

The next day.

Inside the main hall of Huanhai Prefecture.

Jiang Yuetong sat gracefully on the throne. Not long after, Qingfeng led a young girl in.

Their eyes met, and they both saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.

Jiang Yuetong was surprised that her master had such a young old friend, whom she had met just yesterday.

Qing Zhiyan was surprised to find that the person in front of her was the one who had angered her. She had come here specifically to see the female protagonist in the book and to ask her to help find someone.

As if remembering something, Qing Zhiyan swallowed hard and tentatively asked, "Are you Jiang Yuetong, Nangong Yihong's apprentice?"

She initially harbored some hope.

When she saw Jiang Yuetong nod at her, she froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.

Oh no, oh no.

If she is Jiang Yuetong, then wouldn't she have unintentionally offended the female lead in the book?

And the handsome guy beside her is probably the gentle, considerate, and affectionate male protagonist in the book.

Qing Zhiyan was on the verge of tears. If she had known it would turn out like this, she wouldn't have come at all. Why did she even bother looking for anyone?

That person belongs to the female lead; she dares not even think about him, or she wouldn't even know how she died.

Thinking of this, Qing Zhiyan sincerely apologized: "I'm sorry, I offended you before. I really didn't know you were Nangong Yihong's apprentice."

She pursed her lips, looking pitiful, and winked at her, saying, "Please forgive me, it's my first offense, don't hold it against me."

Jiang Yuetong: "..."

He hasn't said a word yet.

She suddenly acted as if she had done something wrong, which surprised even Jiang Yuetong.

Did she imagine something?

That's why their attitude changed so quickly.

Pulling herself out of these thoughts, Jiang Yuetong waved her hand, her red lips curving slightly: "It's alright. You are a good friend of Master, I won't mind such a small matter."

It means, luckily you have some connection with my master, otherwise things would have been in trouble.

Qing Zhiyan's expression changed upon hearing this.

She quickly calmed herself down, forcing a smile that looked more like a grimace: "Um... where is Nangong Yihong? I've missed him terribly since I haven't seen him for decades."

Although she knew that Nangong Yihong was now locked up by Jiang Yuetong.

But she still had to feign concern to avoid revealing any flaws and arousing suspicion.

Jiang Yuetong raised an eyebrow and said calmly, "Master is still in seclusion, and even I don't know when he will come out."

A look of relief appeared in Qing Zhiyan's eyes.

He thought to himself: The female lead has found a really good excuse. She has kept it a secret from the outside world for more than 30 years without anyone suspecting anything.

She pretended not to know, and asked with a hint of curiosity in her eyes, "That guy has been in seclusion for so long and hasn't come out yet. Is he about to break through?"

Jiang Yuetong's eyes flickered slightly: "Perhaps."