Chapter 299 Fearing Lord Shen might not be able to handle this shock

The woods quickly fell silent.

Jiang Zhi felt a little guilty and lowered her head, not daring to look at Lu Yuan.

It's obvious he's angry.

But with so many people around, she couldn't speak softly to him, so she could only use Shen Ci'an to pressure him.

How could someone as petty as him tolerate this?

Sure enough, a cold, deep voice came from above, "You weren't very strong just now, are you scared now?"

Jiang Zhi's lowered gaze could only see the hand that was gripping her reins.

The knuckles are distinct, the fingertips are covered with a thin layer of calluses, and the bulging blue veins are faintly visible.

Her tone softened unconsciously, "I'm not afraid. As long as Lord Lu is here, I'm not afraid of anything."

This only drew a low sneer from Lu Yuan: "Saying such flattering things is useless."

Why should we let them go?

Jiang Zhi sighed, "They're just a group of young girls. Although they were a bit harsh in their words, they didn't really do anything."

Besides, he had already scared them.

This is much more satisfying than having Lu Yuan stand up for her.

"Just to avoid causing trouble for Shen Ci'an?" he sneered.

Jiang Zhi knew that this man's jealousy had flared up again. "I'm doing this for Lord Lu's sake. So many daughters of officials have been imprisoned in the imperial prison, and you still want to keep quiet?"

"Quiet down? Do you think everyone needs my personal attention like you?" Lu Yuan gritted his teeth. Seeing that she kept her head down and dared not look at him, he reached out and hooked her chin.

But in that instant, I saw a very faint red mark on her cheek.

His anger, which he had just suppressed, suddenly flared up again. "What's going on?"

When she first arrived, I pulled her behind me and, to avoid suspicion, I didn't look at her directly. I never expected that she would have a mark on her face.

Jiang Zhi remembered, "Oh, it was Miss Zhao's whip from earlier, but it didn't hit her."

The air around Lu Yuan turned cold again, his face dark as ink. He pulled on the reins to leave, saying, "I'll go and bring the person back."

He left without giving Jiang Zhi any time to react.

Seeing that he was really going to leave without saying a word, Jiang Zhi didn't care about anything else. She leaned off her horse and wrapped her arms around his strong, thin waist.

"No, no, no, it's just a little mark, it doesn't hurt at all. I didn't even feel it until you mentioned it."

This action was far too dangerous. Lu Yuan was startled when she suddenly grabbed him. Fearing that she would be pulled off the horse, he immediately stopped Wu Li's movements.

Helplessly, he picked her up and lifted her into his arms, letting her sit sideways on the horse's back.

"Can't you think about your own safety?" He frowned deeply.

Jiang Zhi snuggled closer to him, saying, "I knew you would catch me."

Lu Yuan simply couldn't do anything about her.

But the anger in my heart did indeed miraculously dissipate.

However, Jiang Zhi quickly realized something and struggled to get off his horse. "No, no, I have to get off quickly. There might be tails here too."

Xiao Yunheng's spies are elusive and unpredictable. Since she has no internal energy, she has no idea where they are hiding. It's best to be careful.

Lu Yuan couldn't help but sneer, "Isn't it a little too late to think about these things now?"

Seeing that Jiang Zhi was anxious again, he could only hold her restless body down. "Don't worry, everything has been cleaned up. The area around the forest is full of my people."

Jiang Zhi then stopped what she was doing and breathed a sigh of relief.

As expected, Lu Yuan remained as reliable as ever.

"Then I'll trouble Lord Lu to escort me on my way," she said, adopting a spoiled tone.

"You certainly know how to order me around."

Lu Yuan couldn't help but curl his lips into a smile, pulling her completely into his black cloak. From the outside, it was almost impossible to tell that the usually aloof and cold commander of the Imperial Guards was actually holding someone in his arms for the first time ever.

Lu Yuan deliberately slowed down the speed of Wuli, strolling leisurely, with Jiang Zhi's horse following behind all alone.

Seemingly sensing its master's dislike for the horse, Wuli raised its head high and snorted, completely ignoring it.

"What kind of performance did the Crown Prince put on for you just now?" Seeing the horse, Lu Yuan thought of Xiao Xuanyou.

Just as Jiang Zhi was about to speak, Lu Yuan stopped her again, saying, "Never mind, I don't want to hear it."

He was afraid of being driven mad, so he decided to avoid seeing it altogether.

Jiang Zhi hugged his waist, buried her head in his chest, and couldn't help but let out a muffled laugh.

Lu Yuan didn't mind and asked her again, "The spring hunt is over. I'll be free tomorrow. Would you like me to take you out to play?"

"Lord Lu has finally found some free time?"

Lu Yuan gritted his teeth, "Yes, it's all thanks to your husband."

He emphasized the words "your husband" very heavily, as if he wanted to chew them up and swallow them.

All the cases from the Ministry of Works were transferred to the Court of Judicial Review for trial, leaving Lu Yuan with a sudden free time.

Since Shen Ci'an is going to get involved, I might as well find Jiang Zhi and cultivate our relationship.

Jiang Zhi couldn't help but shrink back, "But I might have something to do tomorrow."

"how?"

“I need to go to Qifeng Tower,” Jiang Zhi suddenly asked Lu Yuan, remembering something. “Would you like to accompany me, Lord Lu?”

With Lu Yuan around, she felt more confident.

"What are you going there for?" Lu Yuan asked.

Jiang Zhi winked mysteriously, "Invite Lord Lu for a night of pleasure."

Lu Yuan was furious, gritting his teeth as he pinched her cheek, "How dare you say such things? Do you think I can't do anything to you? Who was it that cried when they saw me go to Qifeng Tower?"

Jiang Zhi immediately raised her hand and covered his lips, "Don't mention this again!"

It's embarrassing to even think about it.

Lu Yuan grasped her hand, "But this is the first time I've seen you cry for me, and I'm still very happy."

"I told you not to mention it again." Jiang Zhi couldn't help but grab his hand and bite the back of it hard.

Lu Yuan looked down at her, showing no intention of pulling his hand away, letting her grind her teeth as if he were indulging a cat throwing a tantrum.

Seeing that he didn't react, Jiang Zhi also felt bored and secretly wiped the drool off his hands with her sleeve.

Lu Yuan's men were guarding them all the way, and no one came to disturb them. The two chatted casually until they were almost out of the forest. Then Lu Yuan lifted Jiang Zhi off the horse and helped her onto his own horse.

"Thank you for seeing me off, Lord Lu. See you tomorrow." Jiang Zhi smiled, her figure slender and agile in her riding attire, like a swallow taking flight.

Lu Yuan's eyes darkened, and his lips moved slightly.

Jiang Zhi, sitting on horseback, didn't hear clearly, so she leaned down and asked, "What did Lord Lu say?"

Lu Yuan smiled and reached out to hook the back of her head, pulling her closer to him.

Unfortunately, before he could do anything, he caught a glimpse of an extremely repulsive figure out of the corner of his eye.

Shen Ci'an sat upright on his horse, his figure graceful and elegant, with the whip hanging lightly at his sides. His back was straight, and his eyes were calm as a stream as he looked at the two of them. "I've come to take Madam back."

Her voice was clear and elegant, yet carried a hint of coldness.

Jiang Zhi was startled and tried to straighten up, but her head was held captive by Lu Yuan and she couldn't move at all.

Lu Yuan glanced at Shen Ci'an and said calmly, "Perhaps Lord Shen would like to excuse himself for a moment."

What do you mean by that?

"I want to kiss her, but I'm afraid Lord Shen won't be able to handle the stimulation."