Wei Hanzhang looked at the black jade in his hand, on which was engraved an elegant word "Xiao".

'Xiao' from the royal family.

After being stunned for a few moments, Wei Hanzhang asked bluntly: "Xiao...Prince, do you like me?"

Even if she was slow, she could sense that this person's mind was definitely not pure. How could they exchange jade pendants like this? Unexpectedly, she would be so direct. Xiao Junzhan's eyelashes trembled. He was particularly embarrassed by her question and didn't even care about being misunderstood as the "Prince".

After a moment of silence, he calmed down, lowered his eyes and looked at her, and said, "This jade was given to me by my grandfather. I have been wearing it for ten years."

The implication is that this jade pendant is of special significance, and he would not have given it away if he didn't really like it.

"I can't accept it." Wei Hanzhang understood what he meant, his face turned cold, and he said decisively: "Since the prince knows that I have an engagement, he should understand that I will not accept tokens from men other than me."

Being rejected so cleanly made Xiao Junzhan's face darken slightly. He slowly withdrew his hand and said, "The so-called engagement is just discussed, and it has not been truly finalized. Besides, you seem to be quite distressed about this marriage."

"Your Highness is mistaken. The young master of the Gu family and I have been childhood sweethearts and we love each other. We just had a quarrel and we will make up soon."

Wei Hanzhang said, "Rather than rejecting the marriage and finding someone else with an unknown temperament, I think this marriage is a great idea."

I kept complaining in my heart: It is true that you cannot judge a book by its cover. This Prince of Yan looks otherworldly, but I didn't expect him to be such a beast in human form.

It has only been half a year since his wife died of childbirth complications, but he has already started flirting with young girls. It is said that there are two concubines in the backyard. The concubines in the palace can get on Yudie and go out to make friends and meet guests. They are all daughters of wealthy and powerful families, so they were taken note of by Jiang.

These are just the ones that Jiang has recorded. There is no telling how many concubines there are whose names have never been made public. Compared to being remembered by such a man after refusing the marriage, Wei Hanzhang suddenly felt that Gu Yunran was simply too attractive.

Xiao Junzhan looked at her silently, his eyes gradually becoming cold, and he remained silent for a long time.

Wei Hanzhang was not intimidated by him. He looked up at him for a moment, bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, my lord, for helping me improve my reputation a few days ago. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first."

"Something happened," Xiao Junzhan said softly, "The Jiang family you just talked about, if you calculate the date, they will be taken to Beijing in a few days. According to the law, the criminals who are waiting for trial will be thrown into the Tianlao..."

"!!" Wei Hanzhang's eyes suddenly widened: "Do you know about the Jiang family's case?"

"I know." Xiao Junzhan smiled faintly, "I also know that Jiang Zixiu's crime could be serious or minor. Whether to punish the entire Jiang family or just his branch depends on the prince's decision."

"Do you know the prince?" Wei Hanzhang said anxiously, thinking that he was a member of the royal family and must have seen the prince. "It is said that Your Highness is kind and generous. My grandfather served as an official for two dynasties and served the country and the people. Now he is over 70 years old. Can the prince show some leniency and forgive the other members of the Jiang family?"

"Don't panic. I have known the prince since childhood, and I can help you say a few words." Xiao Junzhan turned his head away from her anxious look and said, "Miss Ranran, can you consider my feelings?"

Wei Hanzhang's breathing stagnated and he became speechless for a moment. He stared at him blankly, his eyes full of panic.

Seeing her like this, Xiao Junzhan took a step forward and said helplessly: "I'm not asking you to accept me immediately, I just want you to try to see how I feel. I know this request is a bit ungentlemanly, but you have already started talking about marriage..."

He didn't say anything else, but Wei Hanzhang already understood.

Afraid that the girl he likes will marry someone else, so he can only resort to this last resort? She thought for a few breaths, raised her eyes and asked: "Can you really help me save the Jiang family?"

Xiao Junzhan said softly, "Jiang Zixiu is a convicted criminal. He and his family will not be able to escape the punishment of exile. As for the rest of the Jiang family, I can ensure their safety."

As for the rest of the Jiang family, I can ensure their safety...

Although this was only the third time they had met, and although his voice was soft and gentle, he inexplicably had a kind of unquestionable confidence that made Wei Hanzhang instantly believe that he could really save the rest of the Jiang family.

Wei Hanzhang had thought about this for a long time. Since the evidence of her uncle's guilt was irrefutable, the law was ruthless and he had to be sentenced.

This uncle is greedy for women and ambitious. Now he has implicated the whole family. He deserves to suffer the consequences.

Thinking of this, Wei Hanzhang asked, "Then how do you want me to repay you?"

If he didn't force her to agree to him, everything else would be easy to deal with. There is no free lunch in the world. Wei Hanzhang was thinking about what he would ask for, and then he heard the man's voice.

Xiao Junzhan's eyes were gentle, and he said in a warm voice, "My study is short of someone to grind ink and serve tea. Miss Ranran, are you willing to come?"

Wei Hanzhang was startled, then he ground ink and served tea...

How could the prince of Yan be short of maids to serve him? It was just a means to get close to her. Wei Hanzhang knew it clearly.

But it was just a job of grinding ink and serving tea, but it could save her maternal grandfather's family, so it was a worthwhile deal.

After a brief thought, Wei Hanzhang agreed: "How long? There must be a time limit, right?"

Her decisive agreement made Xiao Junzhan pause, and he suddenly smiled and said, "Then let's wait until Jiang Zixiu's case is judged, okay?"

This smile made the cold and distant air around him disappear, and he looked even gentler like jade. Wei Hanzhang was slightly stunned by what he saw.

She quickly came to her senses, feeling a little annoyed. After she calmed down, she asked, "When did it start?"

Xiao Junzhan nodded and said with a smile: "I will send someone to pick you up tomorrow."

Pick her up?

How could this be possible! There were many people in the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's mansion, if she got on a strange carriage and was seen by others...

Wei Hanzhang said: "No need, I can come by myself. This is your villa, I will wait for you here tomorrow."

Waiting for you here...

Xiao Junzhan's heart trembled slightly. He pondered for a moment and said, "It's not appropriate for you to leave the mansion frequently. I have another courtyard separated from the southwest corner of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion by only a wall. If you are willing, you can... I can have someone chisel a hole..."

At this point, he seemed to remember something, paused again, and smiled: "How about opening a door?"

"..." Wei Hanzhang always felt that his pause implied something, and there was an inexplicable embarrassment on his face. The impression of her drilling a hole in the wall could not be erased, right?

However, the southwest corner...

Her Linfengju seems to be the southwest corner of the Marquis' Mansion?

Could it be that there is only a wall separating it from his villa?

Wei Hanzhang suddenly remembered that she had heard Nanny Sun say that the opposite side of the Tingfeng Tower in her backyard was a residence of an old man. A few years ago, the old man retired and returned to his hometown, and the courtyard was given to the King of Yan by His Majesty...

So, her guess was correct? The man in front of her was really the Prince of Yan, whose wife had died less than half a year ago?

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