Facing Shen Ningzhu's cold face, Jiang Xuanyan smiled and said,
"Zhuzhu is quite talented when it comes to food. I only just found out today that there's a snail noodle workshop here. I asked around and found out it was founded by you two sisters."
I just don't understand why these two delicate-looking women have such strong tastes and why they create such smelly food.
Can't it be a little more fragrant and normal?
Shen Ningzhu didn't want to say more, and just said perfunctorily, "That's all Xiaoyi's credit."
After we had finished shopping, we dispersed outside.
The treatment today was something that was rarely seen even during festivals. Maids, servants, guards, and soldiers all returned home with full loads, their faces filled with happy smiles.
Of the things Chen Ningzhu bought, she kept some for herself and distributed the rest to the servants in the courtyard.
…
After a few uneventful days, Chen Ningzhu finally recovered, so she asked Fuling to release the news one day in advance, and the next day, she prepared to go out.
Jiang Xuanyan couldn't persuade her, so he had to accompany her to the town. Little did he know that this was exactly what Chen Ningzhu wanted.
A few of them visited the cleaning shop and the rouge shop, and also went to the largest restaurant in Luoshui Town and ordered a table full of food.
When they were halfway through the meal, a group of men in black suddenly broke in and surrounded Shen Ningzhu and the others.
After a while, the crowd made way for Jiang Yanche, dressed in snow-white clothes, walked through the door.
"Long time no see, my dear brother."
When his gaze shifted to Chen Ningzhu's face, he winked at her in an ambiguous way, "Zhuzhu, we meet again."
Jiang Xuanyan visibly straightened the corners of his lips, quickly drew the sword from the guard's waist, turned his wrist, and the tip of the sword flashed with a dazzling cold light as it stabbed towards Jiang Yanche.
The opportunity has come.
Shen Ningzhu took advantage of the situation and pushed Jiang Yi away, then rushed in front of Jiang Yanche and blocked him with her body.
"Ma'am, what are you doing?"
Jiang Yi screamed in fright.
Fortunately, Jiang Xuanyan was quick-witted and quick-handed. He restrained his strength at the critical moment and changed the direction of the sword tip.
“Puff—”
The blade that was supposed to pierce Jiang Yanche's chest pierced Jiang Xuanyan's chest instead.
The warm liquid sprayed on her fair little face and slid down onto her white skirt, like red plum blossoms on the winter snow, dazzling and bright.
Shen Ningzhu was stunned for a moment, then returned to normal.
Jiang Yi's eyes were bloodshot, and he immediately rushed forward to hold Jiang Xuanyan's arm, "Your Majesty, are you okay?"
Jiang Xuanyan threw away his support and looked at the opposite side coldly. Then he remembered that Shen Ningzhu had never worn white clothes before, except for the last time when she accompanied Jiang Yanche to attend the flower viewing banquet.
And today, she actually asked the maid to find her a gauze skirt made of moon-white brocade.
It turned out that it was to match him.
Looking at the two handsome men and beautiful women standing side by side in front of me, they really seem to be of the same mind and united against the outside world.
Jiang Xuanyan's heart felt like it was being gripped tightly by someone and then pressed into ice water, soaking for a long time. It was freezing cold, bitter, and uncomfortable, making it hard to breathe.
He ignored his injuries, his narrow and long phoenix eyes gradually turned scarlet and distorted. He raised his head in confusion and stared into her eyes without saying a word.
Even Jiang Yanche did not expect this sudden change.
He looked at Chen Ningzhu in surprise.
"you……"
"Shut up. If you want to live, take me hostage."
The other person raised an eyebrow, but instead of taking out a knife, he took her into his arms, his big hand firmly holding her soft waist.
Jiang Xuanyan's eyes were pierced by this scene,
"Let her go, and I'll consider leaving your body intact."
"Really? It's still uncertain who will win."
"You might as well try."
"Hahaha, of course I know that my royal brother is very capable. But... my royal brother, are you really not afraid? Swords and knives have no eyes. I wonder if I accidentally hurt your beloved little Jiaojiao?"
Jiang Xuanyan:......
"Tsk tsk, it seems my royal brother's charm isn't that great after all. The beauty would rather go with me than with you."
"Indeed, who would like a monster who eats raw meat and drinks blood, kills his father and his king? I'm afraid he'd be living in fear every day, sleeping in the same bed with his brother, dreaming of something different."
Jiang Xuanyan clenched his fists tightly under his wide sleeves, his nails digging deep into his flesh, and bright red blood flowed out, dripping onto the ground in large drops.
My chest hurts so much, I don't know if it's from the sword or...
His eyes were hazy, he stared blankly, slowly curled up the corners of his lips, and reached out to Shen Ningzhu.
"Zhuzhu, come here."
The humble tone revealed coaxing and flattery.
"My dear little darling, it was my fault before. From now on, I won't force you to do anything you don't like, nor will I hurt the people around you. Don't leave me, okay?"
Shen Ningzhu lowered her eyes and did not respond.
Jiang Yanche finally laughed.
His arrogant brother, the emperor, could actually be as humble as a dog at times? Oh, it seems that no matter how smart and capable a person is, he cannot escape the word "love".
Jiang Yanche suddenly became very curious. What would become of his royal brother if he lost this woman again?
His original purpose today was to assassinate Jiang Xuanyan, but now, he has changed his mind.
"Everyone obey orders and cover my retreat."
"yes."
Jiang Yanche smiled evilly at Jiang Xuanyan again, "Royal brother, I accept your woman."
After saying that, he quickly embraced Chen Ningzhu and stepped back. The people around him also quickly stood in front of him to cover his retreat.
"You want to leave? Do you think I'm dead?"
"Yeah?"
Jiang Yanche slowly took out the dagger and placed it on Shen Ningzhu's neck. He applied a little force on his wrist, and immediately drops of blood appeared on her snow-white neck. They flowed down her delicate collarbone and rolled into the collar of her shirt.
"Stop, don't hurt her."
"Jiang Yi, let them go."
"But Your Majesty..."
They have been tracking King Chen for so long and finally saw him show up. If they don't catch him in one fell swoop, there will be endless troubles.
Jiang Xuanyan's sinister eyes swept over him.
"I say, let them go."
Jiang Yanche laughed triumphantly, captured Shen Ningzhu and quickly returned to his hiding place.
Wow, he was actually in a large cave in a canyon. No wonder Jiang Xuanyan couldn’t find him before. Such a hidden place is something most people would never think of.
But with the marks she left behind, it would be easy to find her.
Jiang Yanche, this is not her fault. If she has to blame someone, she should blame him for being too proud and complacent, and not taking her, a weak woman, seriously.
Chen Ningzhu found a clean place to sit down, stayed quietly in the cave, and calculated the time.
At this time, Jiang Yanche had just finished washing up and walked over.
He seems to have obsessive-compulsive disorder. Even in such a situation, he always keeps himself spotless.
He wore a jade crown on his head and a gold and jade belt around his waist.
The robe, made of moon-white brocade, was exquisitely crafted and ironed flat, and it was obvious that it had been newly made not long ago.
At this time, the burden is still so heavy, no wonder you can't go far.
At this moment, he looked down at Chen Ningzhu with his gentle and sparkling peach blossom eyes, sizing her up with great interest.
"I never thought you would suddenly save me."
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