Di Jingling frowned as he listened.
He glanced at her before whispering, "Ignore them, go to sleep."
The quiet instruction sounded like a threat to Xiao Tang.
Xiao Tang puffed out her cheeks, let out a soft "oh," and closed her eyes like a well-behaved and sensible child.
She looks both sullen and adorably obedient, making her seem exceptionally easy to bully.
The man's Adam's apple bobbed, and he abruptly turned his gaze away.
Xiao Tang has become really toxic lately.
He seemed to be under Xiao Tang's spell.
Every time we get close, I want to meld this girl into my very bones, to become one with her.
Xiao Tang, unaware of what others were thinking, slept soundly until dawn. She seemed to realize that her relationship with the villain had eased back to its previous state.
I also assumed that we would continue to interact in this way from now on...
When it's time to play dumb, you should still pretend to be confused.
Two days later.
The Imperial Preceptor's Residence.
She saw that besides Ning Cang, there was another woman in a pale yellow dress in her courtyard.
The brother and sister sat in her courtyard, leisurely drinking tea and chatting, completely unaware of the danger posed by Xiao Tang's appearance.
"Brother, tell me, how could you listen to that villain and ruin your promising future!"
"That man named Di Yanhen is truly despicable; we must take care of him."
“Oh, right, brother…” The girl, who had been full of resentment just a moment ago, was now all coy and hesitant. “I’ve met the Regent, and I think…”
Snap!
Ning Cang was so angry that steam was practically billowing from his hair. "You still have feelings for this man, don't you?"
"There are so many men in the world, why do you have to be hung up on this one, especially a crooked one? What were you thinking?"
Ning Shanyue was startled to see Ning Cang's anger level soaring.
She stared at Ning Cang in astonishment.
Such immense anger...
"Brother, but I really love the Regent! I've already died once, and I've finally come back. Can't I even try to win over the Regent?"
"Strive for what?!" Ning Cang cursed. "Don't you know that Di Jingling is already married?"
Ning Shanyue lowered her head gently.
The tips of her ears turned red.
“But that doesn’t matter… I can be his concubine, I can bear his children, I don’t care at all.”
Ning Cang's injuries hadn't fully healed to begin with, and now his younger sister had really angered him to the point that his wounds were about to burst open.
He clutched his chest.
I almost coughed up blood.
I have absolutely no idea what this girl is thinking.
So many men, all over the world.
Why must we cling to this crooked tree, the Regent?!
Ning Cang suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest.
The brother and sister were so engrossed in their discussion that they didn't even notice Xiao Tang appearing not far away.
Xiao Tang stood at a distance and listened for a long time.
Yan Shi couldn't listen to it anymore.
"This Ning Shanyue is delusional, talking nonsense!" he said through gritted teeth. "If His Highness knew, he would definitely drive them away."
Before, this woman was just pretending to have amnesia; it was obvious she was faking it. But Ning Cang didn't suspect a thing and even kept his sister by his side.
Xiao Tang glanced at him reassuringly, "What's the rush? I'm not in a hurry at all. He's just a clown."
The term "clown" is truly apt.
Yan Shi nodded in deep agreement.
"Who?" Xiao Tang spoke so loudly that Ning Shanyue and Ning Cang heard him.
Ning Shanyue was the first to stand up, staring warily at the newcomer.
Ning Cang stood up, met Xiao Tang's gaze, and then pulled his sister, saying, "It's alright, this is Imperial Preceptor Hao Fang."
Master Hao Fang?
Perhaps because she had often heard Ning Cang mention it, she couldn't help but look at Xiao Tang with a bit more prejudice when she glanced at him.
"Brother, is this really the Grand Preceptor of the Great Sheng Dynasty?"
She was skeptical.
"Yes, of course."
Ning Shanyue said with disgust: "This sissy is actually the Imperial Advisor? My God, I can't believe it."
As the words fell, with a "whoosh," Xiao Tang suddenly drew Yan Shi's longsword and pointed it directly at Ning Shanyue's neck.
The sword's aura was imposing.
Its momentum was overwhelming.
Ning Shanyue was also shocked and looked at the person who had attacked her in astonishment.
Who did you just call a sissy?
Xiao Tang asked in a cold voice.
She's not known for her good temper.
Especially...
This woman dared to say such provocative things in front of her, the rightful princess. She really needs to be taught a lesson, or she won't know what is wrong!
Xiao Tang was very unhappy.
As for this displeasure, it wasn't just because he was called effeminate...
After all, she was a woman.
She just didn't want to delve into the reasons behind it.
Seeing Xiao Tang's thrusting sword, Ning Shanyue was intimidated by her aura and stiffly turned her head to look at Ning Cang, casting a pleading look in her eyes.
"Brother...brother, quick, stop him!"
"Master Hao Fang, my sister is just being blunt. She didn't mean to call you effeminate. Please don't take it to heart."
Xiao Tang was so angry at this sister-protecting maniac that she laughed.
She doesn't care at all.
Because she was originally a woman.
Sheath the longsword.
She said sarcastically, "I'm quite curious. Didn't this Miss Ning say she had amnesia not long ago? And she's regained her memory today? This is truly an eye-opener."
"What do you mean? I... I can tell you, I just saw my brother, so I regained my memories."
The woman raised her chin with a slightly haughty air.
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