The general's mansion has now been renovated and looks brand new.

Ruan Siqi woke up on the second day after Ruan Jun'an ascended the throne. He was a little confused when he woke up, not knowing what day it was. He tried to look around. The old general was sitting not far away looking at him, and there was a young man in a dragon robe next to him. Why did this man look so familiar? He looked like Jun'an.

There was a young girl sitting beside the bed. She had a beautiful face and a faint smile on her pretty face. This person was Xiaojiu, and he remembered her immediately.

He first shouted, "Dad," but his voice was hoarse, like sandpaper grinding against rust. This was a normal reaction after not speaking for a long time.

The old general was excited. Siqi finally woke up. As she got older, her tear glands became shallow. The call of "Dad" brought tears to the old general's eyes.

Hey, Dad is here. How do you feel? You've been in a coma for five years and now you're finally awake. He said this while wiping the tears from the corners of his eyes.

I'm sorry for making my father worry. I'm an unfilial son.

Uncle, you were able to wake up thanks to Xiaojiu. You must treat Xiaojiu well in the future, Ruan Junan said.

Ruan Siqi looked at Ruan Xiaojiu. His head was still a little confused, and he just followed Ruan Junan's words and said: Thank you for your hard work, Xiaojiu.

He had just woken up and was very weak. After saying a few words, he felt tired and closed his eyes and fell into sleep again.

Although the person has woken up, the poison and the insect are still there. The poison must be detoxified and the insect removed as soon as possible, otherwise his life will gradually be in danger.

Ever since Ruan Jun'an became emperor, the assassins have become much quieter. However, this does not mean that Ruan Xiaojiu has forgotten them. She has not made the time yet, otherwise, she would have gone to Yaowang Valley to vent her anger. After all, Yaowang Valley is the source of everything. She, Ruan Xiaojiu, is a person who will never let go of a grudge. It is simply a dream to expect someone to get away with it if someone steps on her bottom line.

Another month passed, and Ruan Jun'an was already nineteen years old. He would be twenty after the New Year. The palace began to prepare for the selection of a concubine for him. The person in charge of everything was Liu Kaiwen. He was a famous figure now, and almost all matters, big and small, had to go through his hands.

Ruan Jun'an did not like choosing concubines, but this was a rule that every generation of emperors had to abide by in order to allow the royal family to expand.

Several newly promoted ministers have girls of marriageable age in their families, and are the easiest to be selected, making some of the supporting roles extremely envious.

During this period, the Ningyue Kingdom had stopped harassing the border because they heard that Qingfeng had changed the emperor and the country's name, and found out that it was the invincible Ruan family. They were a little afraid and did not dare to provoke on the border, so they retreated back to their own country.

On this day, Ruan Xiaojiu came to Ruan Siqi's room again and said, "Uncle, your health is getting better and better. You can go out for a walk and don't stay in the house all the time. It snowed a few days ago. The air after the snow is refreshing and pleasant, and the sunlight shining on the snow is particularly dazzling."

No, Ruan Siqi was leaning on the bed, reading the sketchbook that Ruan Xiaojiu had bought outside. She was bored so she had to read some interesting books to pass the time.

Ever since he woke up, he was bombarded with surprises, and he was completely frightened. What he was, Xiaojiu's follower, a princess personally appointed by the emperor, what the hell. Being a follower was fine, staying by Xiaojiu's side and protecting her when she was in danger, but what the hell was a princess?

Now you still want him to go out? What for? To be laughed at? A man of integrity was named a princess. Which man could stand it? He didn't want to go out and embarrass himself.

But who can change what Ruan Xiaojiu has decided? Today, Ruan Xiaojiu was in a good mood, so he dressed Ruan Siqi casually and wrapped him up thickly, fearing that he would be cold. After dressing him, he pulled him out.

They first came to a teahouse. Since Ruan Xiaojiu came here often, she felt that this was one of her few fun things to do. The stories told by a storyteller here were very contagious and easy to empathize with.

This time she brought Ruan Siqi with her, wanting him to go out and relax.

As soon as Ruan Xiaojiu arrived, some people took the initiative to make way for him. They all knew that Ruan Xiaojiu was not someone to be trifled with, so they could only stay away from him when they met him.

The two ordered tea and snacks. Ruan Siqi buried her face in her scarf, trying to minimize her presence. Soon the time was up and the storyteller came on stage to perform. The two ate while listening.

It was very cold outside, but the teahouse was crowded and warm. At this time, two people came in from outside, a young lady followed by a maid. The young lady was wearing a white fox fur cloak, with a pair of lively and cute eyes. She looked to be in her teens. She found a seat to sit down as soon as she came in. It was obvious that she was also here to listen to a story.

There were a few men sitting at the next table. Ever since the lady came in, the men's eyes were no longer on the storyteller. They were chattering and muttering to each other. It was unclear what they were talking about. They even laughed out loud when they were happy.

Ruan Xiaojiu was listening intently when he was interrupted by laughter. He turned around and looked at a few people. One of the men met Ruan Xiaojiu's eyes.

The man's heart skipped a beat. This woman was so beautiful. It was obvious that she fell in love with Ruan Xiaojiu at first sight.

Ruan Siqi next to her kept her head down, burying her face in her scarf and refusing to show it.

Ruan Xiaojiu frowned, retracted his gaze, glanced at Ruan Siqi, and continued listening to the book.

The men whispered for a while as if they had reached some agreement. One of them stood up and walked to the lady's table.

"Miss, can we share a table?" the man asked.

The lady frowned and said, there is still room to sit over there.

The man glanced in that direction, walked over silently, and sat aside to watch the young lady. The maid was displeased and stepped forward to block the man's view.

The man was helpless. He took a sip of tea and said: "Young lady, why are you so wary of me? I just admire your beauty and have no ill intentions."

The maid glared at the man, then turned away and ignored him.

During the storytelling break, the man came to the lady's table again, poured a cup of tea from the tea on the lady's table, raised it up and said: Miss, I fell in love with you at first sight. Can I get to know you? May I ask your name?

The young lady had a strange look on her face, and the maid stepped forward to block her and said: Who are you and what do you want to do?

Seeing that the little girl looked defensive, the man had to say: I just want to get to know this lady, I have no ill intentions.

How about this, Miss, you don’t have to tell me your name. I will serve tea instead of wine. After you drink this cup of tea, I will leave. Is that okay?

The young lady looked embarrassed... It was obvious that she didn't want to have too much contact with men.

The man was not discouraged. He held up the tea, as gentle as jade, and smiled at the lady.

The maid was about to get angry, but was stopped by the young lady. "Sir, you and I don't know each other. It is really rude of you to do this. I hope I can drink this cup of tea, and then you can leave and don't bother me again."

The man smiled but didn't say anything.

The lady took the tea, drank it in one gulp, looked at the man and said: Is it okay?

The man nodded and said, "Thank you, Miss, for your presence." Then he turned and left, returning to a table with a group of men, chatting and laughing.

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