The journey back to the capital from the royal hunting grounds took quite a while, and it was already late at night when Shang Changge finished bathing.
But it was in the middle of the night,
An uninvited guest arrived at the most secluded back gate of the princess's residence.
Inside the magnificent reception hall, the light from the enormous luminous pearl was soft and gentle.
Shang Changge leaned lazily against the main seat, looking at the suddenly appearing Jing Xiuming with confusion and incomprehension:
What are you doing back here?
So they're not running away anymore? What's with this brazen reappearance and their return to the princess's residence?
Jing Xiuming was still wearing a white robe, and still had that harmless appearance.
On the surface, they always seem so well-behaved, but in reality, they're as black as sesame seeds inside.
Jing Xiuming: "I'm back to help my sister."
Shang Changge: "?"
Me? I've been gone for just a few days and I dare to call myself "me" in front of her? Didn't I used to call myself a commoner all the time?
And what's with the older sister? She didn't remember the script mentioning that the old emperor had a bastard son named Jing Xiuming who had been living away from home.
Shang Changge: "I don't remember having a younger brother like you, and I don't need another younger brother. Besides, you said you'd help?"
"I am a princess of this kingdom, and you are but a commoner. What can you possibly do to help me?"
It wasn't that she liked to use her status to intimidate others, but rather that she genuinely didn't have a good impression of Jing Xiuming.
Just as she said before, putting aside the fact that the original owner of this body had saved Jing Xiuming's life in the past,
After their reunion, the arrogant and rude original owner always treated Jing Xiuming with courtesy.
However, Jing Xiuming was "physically in Cao's camp but his heart was in Han's," which is exactly what she disliked most—people who betray their own side.
The original owner liked to give Jing Xiuming special treatment, which she didn't like.
There's no way they'd give her any special treatment; a princess is a princess, and a commoner is a commoner.
Although Shang Changge didn't give him any special treatment, his tone was quite distant and cold.
There was no emotion in his eyes, clearly indicating that he neither welcomed nor liked them.
Jing Xiuming lowered his eyes, his expression somber.
Like a little white rabbit about to be abandoned, desperately trying to recommend itself and salvage the situation:
“I know I am of lowly status, but from the moment my sister saved me twelve years ago, I have considered you to be my sister.”
"Although I possess nothing of value, I am well-versed in medicine and even more skilled in the use of poisons."
My sister always needs my help, and I can always be there to assist her.
Shang Changge: ...Ha!
If that's the case, then that's true.
She didn't know if Jing Xiuming was proficient in medicine, but she—no, she didn't know—was skilled in using poison.
It was the original owner, who had already experienced it firsthand with his life. A poison that is colorless, odorless, and undetectable in its toxicity is indeed formidable.
Whether I say it or not,
Shang Changge is now somewhat tempted.
Like Mi Chan, Jing Xiuming is indeed a talented person.
Or perhaps it's a good knife, or a good knife that comes knocking on your door.
and,
More than Jing Xiuming's medical and toxicological skills, Shang Changge was interested in learning about something else.
That is how Jing Xiuming escaped death and how he successfully fled from the heavily guarded palace.
Seriously, she was so interested.
But Jing Xiuming and Mi Chan are different.
Jing Xiuming has a criminal record, and this guy is highly skilled in poisons; the drugs he fed to the assassins probably wouldn't work on him.
Furthermore, he's a cunning individual with an unclear background and powerful connections, making him an uncontrollable force.
After a while,
Shang Changge narrowed her eyes and asked, "What do you want?"
As she always said, she firmly believes that everyone in the world is driven by self-interest.
However, the current situation seemed familiar. She still remembered when she first transmigrated and went to find Jing Xiuming with the jade pendant in her hand.
It's roughly the same kind of dialogue, only the roles are reversed.
Jing Xiuming looked up again, his eyes filled with cautious expectation as he gazed at Shang Changge:
"I just want to stay by my sister's side, that's all."
Because Jing Xiuming is still a wanted criminal on the orders of the old emperor, no one else was left in the reception hall.
Qingyao stood guard outside the palace gate, and upon hearing Jing Xiuming's words, she gripped the hilt of her sword even tighter.
That's utterly shameless!
He almost caused the princess's death back then, and now he dares to come back and shamelessly say these disgusting things. What a despicable person!
Shang Changge didn't think Jing Xiuming was shameless; she only felt it was ironic. Previously, the original owner had been fond of Jing Xiuming, but he had avoided her like the plague.
After learning who his true benefactor was, Jing Xiuming was not only willing to die,
Now he's come back on his own to help her, his only request being to stay by her side.
If the original owner were still alive, the story of these two would perfectly fit the melodramatic and tragic love plot of old-fashioned romance novels.
Unfortunately, the original owner of this body died.
Now that she is the legitimate eldest princess of Qingyan, she will not like Jing Xiuming and will not like melodramatic love stories.
Shang Changge: "You can stay for now, but given what happened before, I really don't trust you at all."
She might not like it, but that doesn't mean she won't take advantage of it.
She desperately wanted to know how Jing Xiuming had escaped from the palace. As for the risks... risks and benefits go hand in hand.
Most importantly, she is immune to all poisons and is not afraid of Jing Xiuming poisoning her.
It would be best if Jing Xiuming obediently became her helper; if he dared to go back on his word, cause trouble, or make a scene, she would dare to draw her sword and kill him.
Jing Xiuming suddenly raised his head, which had been lowered again, and the gloom in his expression vanished.
Unexpectedly, Shang Changge agreed so readily, and in her surprise and delight, she immediately expressed her determination:
"I'll prove it to my sister!"
Shang Changge chuckled, seemingly satisfied yet not taking Jing Xiuming's words to heart: "I'll wait and see."
She covered her face with her hand and yawned gracefully, then stood up without giving Jing Xiuming a second glance, and calmly instructed Qingyao:
"Qingyao, make arrangements for him. Anyone is fine, just don't let him walk around the manor with that wanted criminal's face."
Qingyao: "Yes."
Qingyao understood what the princess meant.
It was simply a matter of asking her to disguise Jing Xiuming and arrange a suitable position for him in the mansion.
Although he disliked Jing Xiuming and didn't want him to stay in the princess's residence and get in the way,
But Qingyao firmly believed that the princess must have her reasons for doing so, so she obeyed.
However, Jing Xiuming's treatment in the princess's residence will definitely not be as good as before.
Giving a room to stay in and a meal is the greatest favor the princess can bestow, and on top of that, you have to work; if you don't work, you won't get any food!
Qingyao thought angrily, her tone becoming harsh as well:
"What are you waiting for? Come with me!"
Jing Xiuming wasn't angry, but he simply stopped being the obedient and polite person he had been in front of Shang Changge.
"Alright, thank you for your help, Miss Qingyao."
Tonight, the clouds are so thick that I can't see the moon or the stars when I look up.
The palace lanterns along the long corridor swayed gently in the evening breeze. Shang Changge, followed by a group of people, made her way back to her bedchamber to prepare for her beauty sleep.
"Crunch."
The palace doors closed. Recently, no one had been allowed to sleep in the outer room, so Shang Changge went alone into the inner room.
There was a candle lit in the outer room for getting up at night, and since Shang Changge was still awake, there was also a candle lit in the inner room.
Shang Changge stepped into the inner room, extinguished the candlelight with a wave of her hand, and then walked in, lifting the layers of magnificent curtains.
She was not at all surprised to meet Xiao Ji's gaze, who had taken over the bed before her tonight.
This man is getting bolder and bolder...
Just as she was thinking this, she was suddenly pulled onto the bed and fell into Xiao Ji's broad embrace, overflowing with male hormones.
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