Despite being tempted, Shang Changge did not immediately agree.

There was once an internet slang term called "night comes non," which meant that people become unconventional when night falls.

Although it's internet slang, it has some scientific basis, because people are indeed more prone to sentimentality at night than during the day.

Under normal circumstances,

The mind is not as clear at night as it is during the day, therefore, it is advisable not to make decisions at night unless absolutely necessary.

and……

Shang Changge glanced at herself still lying in Xiao Ji's arms, then thought back to that kiss that didn't conform to the core socialist values.

It's reasonable to doubt that what you feel is genuine attraction, or that it's simply a matter of the atmosphere creating the right conditions.

Therefore,

Shang Changge coughed lightly and said frankly, "I don't like making decisions at night, and I need time to think about them."

She admitted she was indecisive, but it was better than casually agreeing to something that would lead to a messy and complicated future.

Xiao Ji: "Okay."

He lifted Shang Changge up by her bottom with his large hand, bringing their faces close together.

Her high, straight nose rubbed against Shang Changge's nose in a gesture of flattery, clearly indicating her desire for a kiss.

Shang Changge: "?"

Before, she couldn't just kiss him whenever she wanted. Then, remembering something, she laughed out loud, her hands kneading and pinching the man's face.

"Xiao Ji, you're so good." This made her like him even more.

A strikingly beautiful face drew closer, offering its red lips.

They kissed again and again, but it all ended with kisses.

After what seemed like the umpteenth kiss, Xiao Ji finally decided to leave.

Upon returning to the General's Mansion, Zhuihun appeared and reported that Emperor De had sent an imperial edict overnight after he left the mansion.

Xiao Ji remained expressionless after hearing this; the task Emperor Mingde had asked him to do was nothing major.

However, he will be leaving the capital for a few days and will depart early tomorrow morning.

Xiao Ji: "Go to the princess's residence tomorrow. During the days I'm away, stay there and protect the princess."

Zhuihun wasn't surprised: "Yes."

The next morning, the sky was clear and blue.

Not long after Shang Changge woke up, she saw Zhuihun. Upon learning that Xiao Ji had left the capital by imperial decree, she merely raised an eyebrow.

Even a fool could tell what the old emperor was up to; he was just after her life again.

Shang Changge, seeing Zhuihun's expression, warmly invited him: "General Xiao sending you to protect me proves you are quite skilled."

"Come, I haven't eaten yet, so I'm on an empty stomach and ready to move around. Let's have a little sparring."

If someone is after her life, of course she has to improve herself; otherwise, how could she turn around and take someone else's life?

It's just a pity for Zhuihun; he was sent to be a bodyguard but was treated like a free sparring partner.

At first, they didn't dare to fight back and just kept dodging, but soon they couldn't hold on and were forced to fight back.

As Xiao Ji's right-hand man, Zhui Hun is not just good at two things, but at many things.

However, even in the apocalypse, Shang Changge was capable of single-handedly killing hundreds of zombies. Although zombies lack consciousness...

However, zombies are incredibly strong, and even with their heads chopped off in half, arms and legs missing, they can still chase after people and devour them, making them much harder to deal with than humans.

An hour later, at the training ground,

After stretching his muscles, Shang Changge was covered in sweat and led Qingyao and the others to the bath.

They walked along complaining about the awful weather, saying things like, "It's so hot so early in the morning, isn't it autumn?"

Qingyao and several maids waved round fans to cool their princess, and before leaving, they gave the two servants a meaningful look.

He gestured to help the Soul Chaser, who was lying in a spread-eagle position in the training ground. The two servants understood and quickly broke away from the group to do so.

Training ground

Servant A: "Soul Chaser, are you alright? Let us help you up."

Servant C: "Are you injured anywhere? Don't worry, we have several physicians in our household who will surely be able to cure you!"

Servant A: "Yes, yes, would you like to have the doctor examine your injuries first, or would you like to take a bath and change your clothes..."

Zhuihun didn't hear a word the two servants were saying.

He lay flat on the ground, looking at the vast blue sky and panting heavily.

I just can't figure it out:

How come I was perfectly fine when I came here, but now I'm exhausted like a dog!

Actually, being exhausted isn't the main problem; the real issue is the embarrassment. He figured that out.

Protecting the princess is no easy task. Next time, let's let Duoming lose face too. If we're brothers, we should lose face together!

The next two days,

Shang Changge didn't spar with Zhuihun again, and instead had people serve him good food and drink to make up for the harshness he had shown.

Since Shang Changge didn't go out, Zhuihun didn't need to follow or protect her.

With his strong physical condition, Zhuihun recovered completely and was lively again in just two days.

So on the third day,

Shang Changge left without any qualms; whether or not Zhuihun followed and protected her was irrelevant.

The main concern is that the child might be stubborn and insist on going out with her even before her injury has healed.

If she were to encounter danger and lose an arm or leg or die in order to protect her, she wouldn't want to return her to Xiao Ji.

It's hot during the day.

Shang Changge didn't leave until almost evening, bringing just the right number of people with him.

It's a number of people who can protect her in case of danger, but won't make a big fuss about it.

Just as I was about to leave,

Mi Chan appeared out of nowhere, nimbly dodging Qing Yao's obstruction, and arrived at Shang Changge's side.

Under Qingyao's glaring, dark gaze, she clung to Shang Changge's arm, refusing to let go, and pleaded in a coquettish voice:

"Princess, please take me with you, okay? I also want to stay by your side and protect you, just like my sister Qingyao~"

Qingyao, holding her sword, scoffed upon hearing this: "Such mediocre skills! If we were really in danger, who would be protecting whom!"

Mi Chan was not happy about it. She glanced at Qing Yao, who, despite her young age, always wore a cold, mature expression, and her eyes darted around.

Suddenly seized by a desire to tease the little girl, he winked at Shang Changge, then released her and took a few steps to hug Qingyao.

Before Qingyao could react, Michan's excessively ample bosom pressed tightly against Qingyao's arm, acting coquettishly.

"Don't say that, Qingyao~ Even rudimentary skills are still skills."

If I'm truly useless, I'll protect my mistress and shield the princess from swords and arrows; at least I'll be of some use!

Qingyao is not Shang Changge.

I've never experienced anything like this before; the soft, tingling sensation on my arm was incredibly intense.

The little girl stood motionless, frozen in place, almost petrified. When she came to her senses, she instinctively tried to push Mi Chan away.

However, the moment she made a move...

Mi Chan pressed herself even closer and deliberately shifted around, making Qing Yao's already stiff body even stiffer.

For a moment, I didn't know how to react, and could only stand there motionless like a wooden doll.

Shang Changge: "Pfft—"

This was the first time Shang Changge had seen Qingyao like this, and he couldn't help but chuckle. Of course, he didn't forget to help Qingyao out of the predicament:

"Alright, Mi Chan, if you want to go, then come along. Don't worry about the dangers of being by my side at any time."

Shang Changge did not restrict Mi Chan's freedom, and Mi Chan has gone out during this period.

I've heard a bit about the ins and outs of Shang Changge and Xiao Ji's marriage, so I naturally understand what Shang Changge meant by those words.

I want to follow her precisely because I understand her.

Without intending to say anything explicitly, he pressed his chest even closer to Qingyao's arm, successfully making the little girl's already red ears turn even redder.

Having vented her anger and felt happy, she obediently let go of Qingyao and returned to Shang Changge's side, behaving herself obediently.

"Go, go, I'll go. Thank you, Princess! You're the best to me!"