Chapter 324 What masochistic tendencies does he have?
After Xie Liangchen finished speaking, seeing Jiang Nuanzhi's stunned expression, he took a deep breath and softened his voice to persuade her gently: "Since ancient times, civil officials who have been demoted have had a chance to be reinstated. If a military officer is demoted, do you see anyone who has a good end? Not to mention, he is Li Rong."
Throughout history, which emperor could tolerate someone like Li Rong?
After hesitating for a long time, he finally said, "You've always been raised in the manor, so you probably don't know anything about General Li Rong... he..."
Jiang Nuanzhi looked over suspiciously: "What's wrong with him?"
Is this male lead planning to speak ill of Li Rong? If so, his image as a upright and honest prime minister is ruined.
Xie Liangchen pursed his lips: "He is impotent."
As he spoke, he grabbed Jiang Nuanzhi's sleeve and rolled it up, revealing the bright red mark on her forearm. His eyes immediately lit up with understanding: "I knew it."
Jiang Nuanzhi didn't hold back and, as if by reflex, slapped him across the face.
With a snap, the air fell silent for a moment.
Ping'er, who was originally filled with righteous indignation and about to rush forward, took a detour and hid behind the door to continue observing.
The people near the window inside the room almost simultaneously covered their faces, as if sharing the same feeling. Then, they continued to peek out.
Even the big black dog at Jiang Nuanzhi's feet was sitting rather awkwardly with its two paws side by side, trying to sneak a peek at Jiang Nuanzhi's expression.
Jiang Nuanzhi gritted her teeth, shook her hand unhappily, and squinted at Xie Liangchen.
I'd wanted to slap him for a long time, but unfortunately, he's taller, so the slap didn't land properly.
Xie Liangchen, on the other hand, seemed stunned by the slap, covering his face with his hands, his peach blossom eyes filled with confusion.
"You hit me?"
Jiang Nuanzhi didn't seem to care much: "So what if I hit you? I'm hitting you anyway."
He narrowed his eyes and said, "If you dare to lay a hand on me again, I'll make your face symmetrical."
Then, his fists moved with a hint of eagerness.
Xie Liangchen looked at Jiang Nuanzhi's extremely beautiful face, then glanced at her fair and delicate hands, and finally wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth: "I'm sorry to you."
Jiang Nuanzhi looked at him strangely: "Huh?"
Xie Liangchen took two steps back and clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Your body is innocent, and you must be upset that an outsider touched you for no reason. I understand your feelings, and I will apologize to you."
Jiang Nuanzhi stared at him with a completely bewildered expression.
Did he slap himself on the head and cause the problem? Or does he have some kind of masochistic tendency?
Xie Liangchen suddenly seemed to have forgotten the slap, and said with great composure, "Li Rong is a war god, a figure revered by many. I naturally won't blame you for having such thoughts, but you should now understand that he probably doesn't have any romantic feelings for you. It's best to give up any thoughts of clinging to him as soon as possible."
Jiang Nuanzhi glanced at him sideways: "You mean it's best for me to latch onto you?"
Xie Liangchen blushed: "What nonsense are you talking about? I didn't mean that."
Jiang Nuanzhi: "Didn't you say that military officers are demoted and cannot be reinstated? Only civil officials have a chance. I'll still take care of you as before. What do you think?"
Xie Liangchen met Jiang Nuanzhi's smile, his throat tightened, and he subconsciously held his breath, saying, "No, no, there's no need. If you come back, the servants will naturally take care of everything else; you just need to focus on your medical practice."
"Pfft," Jiang Nuan couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Sorry, I was just teasing you. I absolutely didn't mean to go back at all."
It's ridiculous. She used to be a servant, but now she isn't?
Meeting Jiang Nuanzhi's ambiguous smile, Xie Liangchen snapped back to reality, pursed his lips, and said, "Are you playing me?"
He clenched his fists tightly: "Jiang Pangya, do you look down on me?"
Before Jiang Nuanzhi could speak, Xie Liangchen suddenly raised his voice and said, "Let me tell you, I am no worse than others. Just wait, one day, my achievements will definitely surpass those of Li Rong."
Xie Liangchen now fully understood that Jiang Pangya had chosen Li Rong over him. His face flushed red as he said, "Ten years east of the river, ten years west of the river, don't underestimate a young man's potential! Next year's imperial examination, I'll make you regret your choice today!"
Then, he clenched his fist and looked at Jiang Nuanzhi. He held on for a few breaths, but Jiang Nuanzhi didn't say anything. When she saw him looking over, she said impatiently, "Hurry up, or if I let go, I won't care if Dahei bites you."
Xie Liangchen flicked his sleeve, his handsome face bearing a handprint, and stormed off angrily. As he left, he turned back and said, "You'll regret this!"
Jiang Nuanzhi stared at him as if he were an idiot, and couldn't come to her senses for a long time.
"Mother, what do you think he meant by those words?"
Ping'er squinted at the direction Xie Liangchen left in and asked casually.
Jiang Nuanzhi rolled her eyes after regaining her senses: "Who knows? He's probably just having another fit of madness. Don't underestimate a young man's potential."
From the day she transmigrated, she knew that her Xie Liangchen would one day become the powerful Grand Secretary.
However, she was unwilling to indulge the prime minister with such a bad temper.
She'd only transmigrated into a book, not transmigrated to be a scumbag. Why would she give up being a powerful mother to become his lapdog? Ha!
Thinking this, she turned around and saw several heads growing out of the window. However, as she looked over, those people pretended to be busy again.
"Cough cough, this quilt is really hard to fold."
"Yes, yes~"
Jiang Nuanzhi narrowed her eyes: "Come out, everyone."
Forget about soundproofing in this little house; you could hear frogs croaking at night, so communication was practically barrier-free. One by one, the people inside came out after hearing this.
They stood in a row, like children caught doing something wrong.
Jiang Nuanzhi had no idea that her family had so much gossip. Before she could even start cursing, she saw Lu Shizhu and Fusheng behind her, both of them pinching their noses as they came out from behind the wall.
Seeing that he had already laughed awkwardly, she said, "Ah Nuan has such good eyesight..."
Fusheng: "Yes, yes..."
Jiang Nuanzhi: "..."
She had no idea there were two more who had slipped through the net...
He immediately sternly retorted, "Get back standing there!"
Fu Man, who had just gone to the back hill to pick vegetables, came back. She didn't know what had happened, but seeing everyone standing in a row, she obediently stood with them, feeling quite smug.
Jiang Nuanzhi: "."
It's true, if they don't punish them, the atmosphere will get this tense.
Punish her, but how should one punish eavesdropping? If they were in a different location, she might eavesdrop too.
"Young Master! What's wrong with you?"
In Xie Liangchen's courtyard, Afu saw the handprint on his young master's face that he couldn't ignore, and immediately dropped the firewood in his arms, so frightened that he lost his mind.
"What happened? Please let me take a look."
"No need, I'm fine." Xie Liangchen covered his face tightly and went straight into the house.
But as soon as he entered the house, a large knife was held to his neck in the next second.
Yu Chuan frowned: "Thank you, Young Master Xie. Our princess is resting now."
Xie Liangchen was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that his room had already been rented out. His expression immediately turned even more unpleasant.
"Oh, you got beaten up?" The little princess, who had been resting, was now squatting on the heated kang, staring intently at Xie Liangchen.
Xie Liangchen felt uncomfortable under her gaze. He wanted to leave immediately, but after taking two steps, he couldn't help but turn back: "I wonder if the princess has time to talk to me?"
The young princess raised an eyebrow: "With me?"
Xie Liangchen nodded: "I want to know some things about Li Rong. I'm sure you know the most about him."
(End of this chapter)
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