Chapter 346 Who taught you all this?
Lu Yuan's lips curled slightly as he picked up the whip from the ground and handed it to her again. "Opportunities to teach the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard a lesson are rare. If you miss this chance, who knows when you'll get another one? Are you really not going to hit him?"
Jiang Zhi narrowed her eyes.
They got the benefit but are still acting innocent.
Do you really think I can't handle him?
She suddenly smiled, took the whip, and stood up, letting Lu Yuan sit down in the chair.
"Since Lord Lu has made a request, I will naturally grant it. However—this time, let's try something different."
Lu Yuan calmly let her press him down into the chair, watching as she began to unbutton the buttons on his shirt.
"Hmm? How does Azhi want to play?" Far from being flustered, he even showed a hint of anticipation, quite pleased with her rare initiative.
Jiang Zhi blinked. "Sit still and don't move around."
She used a whip to bind his hands behind his back on the chair, making sure that even with Lu Yuan's martial arts skills, he couldn't break free easily. Then she straddled his lap and asked, "Does Lord Lu like this?"
She then kissed him on the lips.
Lu Yuan's hands were bound, but he showed no discomfort at all, still exuding a superior sense of control. His dark eyes were deep, "Who taught you all this?"
Jiang Zhi snorted but did not answer. Her fingertips slowly traced patterns on his exposed chest, like fluttering butterflies.
"Lord Lu, all you need to do is tell me whether you like me treating you this way or not."
Lu Yuan grunted, his thigh muscles tensing like iron. "Whether she likes it or not, can't A-Zhi sense it?"
Jiang Zhi naturally felt his burning passion.
But she was determined to teach him a lesson, so she suppressed her shyness, cupped his face, and gave him a soft kiss.
"I'm glad you like it, Lord Lu."
She continued to tease and ignite him, but finally, under Lu Yuan's infatuated gaze, she abruptly stopped and rolled off his lap.
"Hmm?" Lu Yuan's Adam's apple bobbed uncontrollably, his eyes as dark as the night.
Jiang Zhi simply tilted her head and smiled, "Lord Lu, don't be in a hurry."
She took a few steps back, admiring her masterpiece with satisfaction.
The tall and imposing Lu Yuan was bound to the official chair. His usually cold and hard face was damp with sweat, his clothes were disheveled, revealing a large expanse of his chest, and his legs were slightly apart with muscular, bulging muscles. Even through the fabric, he exuded a powerful and imposing presence.
"Azhi." He called her name softly but urgently, clearly having reached his limit.
Jiang Zhi's heart raced as she looked at him.
But she still remembered her purpose, and snorted, "Since Lord Lu is busy, I won't bother you any longer. I'll take my leave now."
Without waiting for Lu Yuan to speak, he called out loudly, "Ye Qi, your boss is looking for you."
Then, to Lu Yuan's astonishment, he yanked open the door.
Lu Yuan's pupils contracted for a moment, and he subconsciously tried to get up.
But her hands were tied to the back of the chair with a discipline whip, and she couldn't break free in time.
Ye Qi was nearby and immediately wanted to come in upon hearing the noise.
Lu Yuan stopped him in a hoarse voice, "Wait!"
How could his subordinates possibly see him in his current state?
Ye Qi stopped, puzzled. When Jiang Zhi came out of the house, she patted him on the shoulder earnestly and said, "Take care, I'll be going now."
Ye Qi: ? ? ?
He watched helplessly as Jiang Zhi strode away, and waited at the door for a while. He heard low breathing from inside, followed by Lu Yuan's gritted teeth voice, "Come in."
He pushed open the door and went in, then stood there, stunned.
His own boss was tied to an official chair with his back to him, his hands bound by a whip. Although he couldn't see the expression on his face, he exuded a low pressure, as if he was enduring to the extreme, making people afraid to approach him.
"Boss, what's wrong...?"
"Aren't you going to come over and untie me?" Lu Yuan's voice was squeezed out from between his teeth.
That's wonderful, Azhi.
Lu Yuan smiled instead of getting angry, his deep eyes gleaming with sharp interest.
Ye Qi approached cautiously, finally understanding the reason behind the slightly apologetic and pitiful look in Qinghe County Princess's eyes when she left.
No, can't you two resolve your own conflicts? Why make him bear all of this?
He was on the verge of tears, and when he saw Lu Yuan turn around with his clothes disheveled, he suddenly felt that he probably wouldn't see the sun rise tomorrow.
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In the following days, besides looking after the unconscious Shen Ci'an at the Shen residence, Jiang Zhi would take the carriage from the Marquis of Wuyi's residence to help Xie Qi change his dressings whenever she had free time.
Xie Qi's injuries were not serious to begin with, and coupled with his strong physique, he recovered completely in just a few days.
Although Shen Ci'an was still unconscious, Jiang Zhi still kept her promise and delivered the things she had promised to Doctor Xue to him in a grand manner.
Doctor Xue probably knew that after this battle, he could no longer gain Xiao Yunheng's trust, so he accepted everything Jiang Zhi brought.
Jiang Zhi's previously comfortable life suddenly became financially strained.
But she didn't feel any regret at all.
As long as we can save the Master, these material possessions are insignificant.
Fortunately, she still had the Qifeng Tower, a gift from the Crown Prince, so she wasn't reduced to eating coarse food.
Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan and Xie Qi both sent her a lot of silver notes, but Jiang Zhi refused them all.
She still has a way to earn back what she gave away.
It seems it's time to contact Ye Liangze.
Soon after, she received a message from someone sent by Xiao Xuanyou.
According to his bodyguards, Xiao Yunheng has been secretly deploying people these days. Although they don't know what he's planning to do, they still need to be careful and on guard.
Xiao Xuanyou also deployed some secret guards to watch over the Shen residence day and night, fearing that Xiao Yunheng would make another move against Shen Ci'an and Jiang Zhi.
But Jiang Zhi didn't expect that Xiao Yunheng's goal was much bigger than the Shen family's.
At Emperor Xuanzhao's birthday banquet, the whole country celebrated together.
Emperor Xuanzhao made a special exception and allowed Xiao Yunheng to enter the palace to attend the banquet.
After ignoring him for so long, Emperor Xuanzhao felt that Xiao Yunheng should have learned his lesson.
After all, this was the poisoning of a high-ranking official in front of Prince Gong, and he couldn't even find an excuse to cover it up.
Shen Ci'an remains unconscious, and memorials from censors impeaching Xiao Yunheng and demanding that he confess and submit to punishment are piling up like snowflakes on the desk in the imperial study.
Emperor Xuanzhao was also extremely annoyed during this period.
So when Xiao Yunheng came forward to offer a toast, Emperor Xuanzhao issued an imperial edict, allowing Xiao Yunheng to inherit the mantle of Prince Xiang and granting him a rich fiefdom, allowing him to take his mother to the fiefdom to live as a leisurely prince.
Emperor Xuanzhao's actions were entirely to protect Xiao Yunheng, keeping him away from the power struggles in the capital, lest he go too far and incur the Crown Prince's wrath, causing the brothers to turn against each other with no chance of reconciliation.
Xiao Yunheng gripped the wine cup tightly, his fingertips turning white, completely unable to comprehend Emperor Xuanzhao's good intentions.
Emperor Xuanzhao was so concerned for the crown prince that he went so far as to transfer himself away from the capital.
Aside from his shady identity, what exactly is it about him that makes him inferior to Xiao Xuanyou?
He was completely baffled when he was imprisoned in the Prince of Xiang's mansion.
Now, even the last trace of affection she had for Emperor Xuanzhao has vanished.
He sneered inwardly.
I was initially hesitant about what I was going to do tonight.
But right now, it's all because they forced him into this situation.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey." He showed no emotion on his face and obediently knelt down to receive the decree.
"Your Majesty, I will leave the capital immediately. This wine was brewed by my father and mother on their wedding day. I would like to ask Your Majesty to drink this cup and wish you a long life, good health, and that the Great Qi Dynasty will be forever secure."
He raised the wine cup in his hand above his head.
The trusted eunuch beside Emperor Xuanzhao immediately whispered a warning, "Your Majesty, this is against the rules."
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