After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

Beyond the horse ranch lies a forest.

Xie Xing turned pale with fright, her hands gripping the reins tightly, the rough reins rubbing her palms until they bled.

Blood flowed out, but Xie Xing dared not loosen the reins.

System: [Ah, why did the horse suddenly get startled?]

"I do not know!"

In the woods, Jun Lanjin rode on horseback, followed by several officials who were also on horseback.

"Your Highness, the south has suffered severe flooding this year, and there is a shortage of food. If His Majesty were to allocate more funds from the national treasury, I fear..."

Before the official could finish speaking, a startled cry came from the other side.

The crowd's attention was drawn away.

A girl in red was seen lying on the horse's back, her face pale from the jolting motion.

The official was taken aback.

The surrounding soldiers had already drawn their spears and were pointing them directly at Xie Xing.

"Wait a minute." Jun Lanjin raised his hand.

With a light leap, he landed perfectly on Xie Xing's horse.

A warm breath came from behind, and a pair of slightly cool large hands grasped Xie Xingliu's small hand, which was covered in blood, and held the reins for her.

Xie Xing finally saw someone come to his rescue, breathed a sigh of relief, rolled his eyes, and fainted.

Junlan gripped the reins tightly and pulled hard.

"Whoa!" The horse reared up and neighed.

Its forelegs lifted off the ground, reaching an astonishing height.

Xie Xing also fell into Jun Lanjin's arms due to inertia, resting her head on Jun Lanjin's neck, her eyes closed and her lips pale.

Jun Lanjin paused, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.

"Your Majesty!"

The official there cried out in surprise and immediately dismounted and ran over.

Upon seeing the person in Jun Lanjin's arms, he was slightly taken aback.

Isn't this Miss Xie from the General Zhenguo's Mansion?

How did I end up here?

Jun Lanjin lowered his eyes to look at the little girl in his arms.

She was terribly frightened. Even in her unconscious state, she was sobbing softly, leaning against Jun Lanjin's chest like a lamb seeking refuge.

Junlan placed her hand on Xie Xing's waist and froze for a moment before lifting him off the horse.

"what happened?"

Jun Lanjin stared intently at the horse behind him.

Hua An went to investigate and hurriedly said, "Your Highness, someone has secretly attacked the horse."

Xie Xing leaned against Jun Lanjin's arm.

Upon seeing this, Hua An quickly extended his hand and said, "Your Highness, I am here."

Heaven knows how shocked Hua An was.

His master had never been near a woman before, yet today he was holding one in his arms.

If the people in the Prince's mansion found out, they'd set off firecrackers three times.

Jun Lanjin then handed Xie Xing, who was in his arms, to Hua An.

Hua An was about to go and fetch him when he saw Xie Xing gripping Jun Lanjin's sleeve tightly, refusing to let go no matter what.

Hua An: "..."

Jun Lanjin sighed and said, "Never mind."

If it weren't for this little girl, he wouldn't have known he was poisoned.

"Thank you, Xing!"

Xie Yuze rode over on horseback, and when he saw Jun Lanjin, he was taken aback. He quickly dismounted and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness."

Jun Lanjin, a legendary man in Shengjing.

The only king of a different surname in the Great Chu, he wielded immense power, yet was deeply favored by the Emperor.

Everyone in the court, from top to bottom, was wary of him.

Despite his unparalleled handsome face, he was ruthless and decisive, eliminating all threats.

This is the person the Xie family fears most.

Now, Xie Yuze felt a chill run down his spine when he saw the person Jin Wang was holding in his arms.

How did I end up meeting him?

"So it's the third young master of the Xie family." Jun Lanjin smiled. "Your sister's horse was startled, and I happened to run into her."

"I saved him as a matter of course."

Xie Yuze bowed with both hands and said, "Yuze thanks Your Highness for saving my life."

"However—" Jun Lanjin changed the subject and asked, "Just now, my subordinates inspected the area and found that the horse's fright was deliberately caused by someone. Does Xie San know who did it?"

Xie Yuze taught Xie Xing two laps and then dismounted to let Xie Xing practice on his own. He didn't notice anything over there and had no idea what was going on.

Xie Yuze: "I don't know."

"I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly. Why don't you hand Xie Xing over to me first, Your Highness?" Xie Yuze saw Xie Xing leaning against Jun Lanjin's chest and quickly reached out to take Xie Xing.

Jun Lanjin did not stop him.

She was in Xie Yuze's arms, but Xie Xing's hand was still tightly clutching Jun Lanjin's brocade robe.

Xie Yuze: "..."

The volcano in his heart was about to erupt.

Do you even know who you're holding in your hand?!

That's Jun Lanjin!

Let go of me!

Unfortunately, Xie Xing did not have the ability to know his thoughts. In her extreme fright, she regarded Jun Lanjin's rescue as her only lifeline.

They refused to let go no matter what.

Xie Yuze was drenched in cold sweat.

Jun Lanjin stood there leisurely for a while, then his handsome thin lips curved into a smile as he said, "Fine, since your sister is unwilling to leave me, then I will take her to see a doctor."

what?

Xie Yuze looked at Jun Lanjin in astonishment.

Did the sun rise in the west today? Jun Lanjin is actually being so kind?

Xie Xing was then moved from Xie Yuze's arms to Jun Lanjin's arms.

...

When Xie Xing woke up, he felt incredibly sore all over.

When I opened my eyes again, I was met with a pair of beautiful peach blossom eyes.

The man raised an eyebrow slightly, his voice clear and pleasant: "Awake?"

The moment you open your eyes, you're hit with a beauty overload.

Xie Xing was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously exclaimed, "It's you?!"

[A villain who died young!]

Xie Xing was deeply moved.

Jun Lanjin: "..."

His lips twitched almost imperceptibly.

"Xing'er, don't be rude!" Xie Yuhe's stern voice came from the side.

Xie Xing immediately looked away.

Only then did they realize that there were actually several people inside the house.

The person closest to her was Jun Lanjin, followed by her elder brother Xie Yuhe.

"Sister!" Xie Mingzhu came to her, tears welling up in her eyes: "It's all my fault. If I hadn't been busy treating the Seventh Prince and neglected you, you wouldn't have suffered like this."

Xie Xing's hands were wrapped up like rice dumplings.

It seems I won't be able to use my hands for a while.

only…

Why is Jun Lanjin here? Xie Xing vaguely remembered that she seemed to have been rescued.

System: [Host, it was Jun Lanjin who saved you!]

Upon hearing what the system said, Xie Xing's eyes instantly lit up. She looked at Jun Lanjin and asked, "Did you save me?"

Jun Lanjin couldn't help but find it a little funny as she stared at him with those bright eyes.

He said with a half-smile, "I saved you, so what are you going to do about it?"

Xie Xing looked at Jun Lanjin earnestly and answered, "How does Your Highness wish to repay this favor?"

He helped me twice in a row; he's such a good person!

Xie Xing, who was completely captivated by his good looks, sighed inwardly.

The Xie brothers, having heard their innermost thoughts: ...

Xie Yuze will not speak for now.

He was the one who taught people to ride horses, yet such a mistake occurred. Now he's too ashamed to speak.

Xie Yuhe glared at him, then bowed respectfully to Jun Lanjin: "Thank you, Your Highness, for saving my sister. The General's Mansion will certainly repay you with generous gifts."

Xie Yu and Jun Lanjin are not the same.

Jun Lanjin raised his hand, his voice languid: "No need. If you really want to express your gratitude, have your daughter come to my palace and serve me personally for three days."

"Your Highness?!" Xie Yuhe looked up abruptly.

"How is this possible?"

Jun Lanjin narrowed his eyes: "Oh? Xie Qing disagrees?"

"Hmph." He chuckled. "It seems the General's Mansion is a family that doesn't repay kindness."

Xie Yuhe opened his mouth, then hurriedly said, "Your Highness, this... is not in accordance with reason."

"What, is the General's Mansion afraid that I, the Prince, will do anything to a little girl?"

From the moment Jun Lanjin appeared, Xie Mingzhu stared intently at him without looking away.

Upon hearing this, she quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, Mingzhu is waiting for my younger sister."

Jun Lanjin didn't even glance at her. "I don't want you. I want her."

With a flick of his folding fan, he pointed directly at Xie Xing.

Xie Mingzhu's eyes immediately turned red.