Chapter 43 If I can't handle it, I will definitely run away.
When the sun was high in the sky, Jiang Zhishui suddenly woke up and the first thing she looked at was Jing Qianheng next to her, but he had already left.
Jiang Zhishui didn't remember when she fell asleep; she slept soundly until dawn. She got up and put on her shoes when a maid pushed open the door and entered.
Liu Chuxi, dressed as a maid, turned around and closed the door, then used a talisman to block out sound and prevent anyone from eavesdropping.
Liu Chuxi glanced inside the room, her gaze falling on the red curtains behind Jiang Zhishui. Last night was their wedding night, and she shyly looked away.
Upon seeing the maid's face, Jiang Zhishui quickly put on her outer robe. "Senior Sister, what happened?"
Although Liu Chuxi had heard Jiang Zhishui explain that her marriage to Jing Qianheng was merely a collaboration, a mutually beneficial arrangement, she was still worried that Jiang Zhishui would suffer losses. Last night, she sneaked into the Ling Prince's residence intending to help secretly, but seeing Su You going in and out in the middle of the night carrying medicine and getting blankets, she didn't have much of a chance to get close.
She overheard some servants at the Ling Prince's residence gossiping. They all thought Jing Qianheng wouldn't live long, and their words were full of sarcasm and ridicule. Some of their words were really unbearable to hear. Liu Chuxi couldn't help herself and secretly taught them a lesson.
The servants were so frightened that they thought they had seen a ghost. In their panic, they fell down the steps and fainted.
From the servants of the Ling Prince's mansion, Liu Chuxi learned that Jing Qianheng was seriously ill and that Jiang Zhishui would probably have to take care of him all night.
Liu Chuxi finally understood what Jiang Zhishui meant. Jing Qianheng was surrounded by wolves and tigers. He was seriously ill and indeed had few trustworthy people around him. Moreover, he was feared because of his demon bloodline, and no one wanted to get close to him.
Thinking back to the days at Ziyang Immortal Abode, Jiang Zhishui was the only one who took good care of Jing Qianheng. Liu Chuxi wondered if Jiang Zhishui was in love with Jing Qianheng, which was why she cared so much about him.
Liu Chuxi imagined it for herself and felt that the two of them had a bumpy road to love, and if no one helped them, they would have to go through a lot of hardships in the future.
Jing Qianheng is of demon blood, and the immortal sects will definitely not tolerate him. Even if the Ziyang Immortal Mansion can accept him, the Jin royal family will not easily let him go, as a demon.
The more Liu Chuxi thought about it, the more heartbroken she became. Her mind was filled with the details of the two of them spending time together. Things that had puzzled her before suddenly became clear. Perhaps it wasn't just Jiang Zhishui who had feelings for Jing Qianheng; Jing Qianheng had probably been deeply in love with her for a long time.
Liu Chuxi had already intended to favor Jing Qianheng, and now, after overthinking things, she was even more determined to get Jiang Zhishui and Jing Qianheng out of this troublesome place safely, no matter what.
Jiang Zhishui walked up to her, and Liu Chuxi asked with a solemn expression, "Do you know about the Spirit Blood?"
"I heard that the Crown Prince and Jing Qianheng both possessed dragon spirits, but whoever possesses the spirit blood is the inheritor of the true form of the demon dragon."
Jiang Zhishui finished dressing, pondered for a moment, and said, "That is Jing Qianheng. His blood is very special, and it's not a secret."
Liu Chuxi said, "But why do the people of Jin respect the Crown Prince and regard Jing Qianheng as an evil spirit? They are really strange. We found out that the Imperial Preceptor Li Si obtained the Dragon Guiding Method. They want to draw the blood, spiritual power, and even the dragon spirit from Jing Qianheng to Crown Prince Jing Rong."
Jiang Zhishui pulled Liu Chuxi to sit down first and poured her a glass of water. "So they're preparing to take action?"
“No wonder the wedding went so smoothly this time,” Jiang Zhishui said in a low voice. “It turns out they also needed something to distract them.”
Liu Chuxi said, "Ten days from now, His Majesty will bring several princes to Canglan Terrace to offer sacrifices to Heaven. They should make their move on that day."
Jiang Zhishui said, "Zhou Linyuan's side shouldn't stand idly by."
Liu Chuxi frowned and said, "No, the message from Senior Shen is that Zhou Linyuan intends to facilitate this matter. He didn't explain it very clearly, and Senior Shen couldn't keep asking. Judging from Zhou Linyuan's words, he doesn't intend to get involved."
"How could that be?" Jiang Zhishui said. "What good would it do him if Jing Qianheng died?"
Liu Chuxi heard Shen Minghuai say that Zhou Linyuan was gloomy and unpredictable, and he couldn't figure out the man's intentions.
Jiang Zhishui felt there was only one possibility: "Could it be that he has great confidence in Jing Qianheng and knows that the Crown Prince and his group cannot succeed?"
Liu Chuxi said, "Who can guarantee this? Isn't he Jing Qianheng's uncle? Most of the Chi Yi people in Qingdu City have been taken away by him. He said that the people don't like the luxurious environment of the capital and he wants to find a beautiful place for them to settle down. Isn't this clearly telling the emperor and the others that Jing Qianheng is isolated and helpless, forcing them to take action as soon as possible?"
Jiang Zhishui said in surprise, "He went sightseeing? It's really suspicious that he left at this time. He also said earlier... oh, no, he arranged for me to stay by Jing Qianheng's side, which was also a move. Jing Qianheng thought I was there to monitor him, so he'll be more concerned about guarding against me."
"He may be deliberately creating a diversion to lull the enemy into a false sense of security and make them attack Jing Qianheng. With me by his side, Jing Qianheng would never expect that Zhou Linyuan would actually abandon him."
Liu Chuxi gripped the rim of her cup. "Senior Shen was also taken away by Zhou Linyuan. He couldn't get away, so he could only leave some information for Lin Ye. I'm wondering if Zhou Linyuan had already discovered Senior Shen's identity."
Liu Chuxi looked worried. "If that's really the case, then Zhou Linyuan is too cunning. Lin Ye has already secretly followed him; he needs to make sure Senior Shen is alright first."
Jiang Zhishui nodded: "So, what are your plans next, Senior Sister?"
Liu Chuxi looked at her and said, "I need to go back to Ziyang Immortal Mansion. Recently, a lot of demons have infiltrated. It's a very troublesome time right now, and we don't have enough manpower. I need to go back and report to my master first. What about you? Do you want to come back with me? The elders can take a look at the poison in your body."
“I’ll stay here.” Jiang Zhishui lowered her eyes and said in a low voice, “The poison in my body is not a problem, it’s just that I sometimes can’t use my spiritual power. Jing Qianheng can’t be left alone right now.”
Liu Chuxi knew that she probably wouldn't go with them, but she was still a little worried about the poison in her body.
All the cultivation they have achieved is the result of years of hard work. If they are unable to restore their spiritual power and advance their cultivation level, it would be painful for anyone.
Jiang Zhishui said, "Senior sister, don't worry about me. I will do what I can. If I can't handle it, I will definitely run away."
Liu Chuxi chuckled at her words, "You..."
She hesitated, as if to say something, but Jiang Zhishui raised an eyebrow slightly. "Is there anything else you need to tell me, Senior Sister?"
"Are you worried about Jing Qianheng? Don't worry, he'll be fine. Zhou Linyuan has ill intentions, but Jing Qianheng doesn't completely trust his uncle either. In fact, he doesn't trust anyone. Even if the Crown Prince and the others want to use him as a sacrifice, it won't be that easy."
Liu Chuxi was slightly taken aback. Hearing Jiang Zhishui's words, she felt strange and asked worriedly, "Is Junior Brother Jing not good to you?"
Jiang Zhishui asked in bewilderment, "Why would Senior Sister ask such a question? When has he ever been kind to me?"
Ever since they met, at the Ziyang Immortal Abode, he had always disliked her and avoided her. If it weren't for her using Liu Chuxi's name to find him, Jing Qianheng probably wouldn't have paid any attention to her at all.
“But he doesn’t hate me as much as he used to,” Jiang Zhishui said calmly. “I think if I try harder, I can make him like me a little more.”
Liu Chuxi murmured, "You really do like him..."
"What?"
Liu Chuxi stood up. "Be careful, I'll be back soon."
Jiang Zhishui was stunned for a moment, then followed her to the door. "Senior sister, don't tell Master about my situation here. If she finds out, she will definitely not let me off the hook."
Liu Chuxi turned to look at her, and said with a knowing look, "So you were planning to act first and ask questions later, which is why you insisted on getting married at this time despite Lin Ye's advice."
If Master finds out that she has married Jing Qianheng without permission, he will definitely come and take her away himself. Things are already chaotic enough here; if Master comes to cause trouble, it will probably become a complete mess.
Liu Chuxi pondered for a moment and nodded. "I understand. Don't worry, I won't tell you about the two of you. The elders are attending the Heavenly Sandalwood Gathering and shouldn't be back yet. When I get back, I can only go to Uncle-Master Song An first."
Jiang Zhishui smiled and said, "Thank you, Senior Sister."
Liu Chuxi patted her shoulder, smiled gently, opened the door, and left.
After eating something casually, Jiang Zhishui walked around the mansion alone.
Where did Jing Qianheng go?
Several maids bowed to her and replied, "Your Highness entered the palace early this morning, Madam."
The maids looked at Jiang Zhishui with strange expressions. The day after the wedding, the princess slept until noon. Even when His Majesty summoned her, His Highness did not have the heart to wake her up to go with him. He was spoiled to the extreme.
Jiang Zhishui remained expressionless, nodded slightly, and asked, "What were you talking about just now? Where are the monsters?"
Recently, many strange spirits have appeared in the city. They don't harm people, but they disturb the peace. They either sneak into inns at night to scare people, or they eat all the food ordered by customers at noodle stalls. The business of the shopkeepers has plummeted, and since they can't catch the little monsters to settle accounts, they all go to the government to report the case.
The government office fared even worse; several spider demons used silk to hang them upside down from the roof beams. After being rescued, they were tied to a pillar again just two days later, and even their clothes were stripped off.
These monsters were not particularly cruel or terrifying, but their large numbers disturbed everyone's peace, forcing the authorities to send people to deal with them.
Crown Prince Jingrong and Imperial Preceptor Li Si led a demon-slaying team. The team included many independent cultivators. They had a large-scale demon-slaying operation and eliminated many evil spirits. In recent days, they have been deeply loved by the people.
Jing Qianheng wouldn't be back for a while, and Jiang Zhishui had nothing better to do, so she went out to kill time.
As she walked down the street, someone threw dates at her from a high place in a restaurant. She reached out to catch them, and when she looked up, she saw the Sixth Prince, Jing Chengrui, waving at her from the railing of the second-floor platform.
He seemed to have drunk quite a bit; his face was flushed, and he spoke in a loud voice: "Hello, sister-in-law, would you like to come up and sit for a while?"
People came and went on the street, each busy with their own lives, and no one cared who they were. Jiang Zhishui looked up and saw a person slowly walk out from beside Jing Chengrui. The person was dressed in a silver-purple dress and looked down at the people below.
Jiang Zhishui stared at the woman, who looked at her with disdain.
She twirled the date in her hand, stood still for a moment, and then stepped into the restaurant.
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