The eldest daughter's scheming, the crown prince's exclusive favor to the venomous concubi

Liu Lili blushed with embarrassment and retorted angrily, "You... don't know what's good for you. It seems you don't need my help anymore."

After saying that, Liu Lili stormed off in a huff. Hua Xiangrong leaned against the pillow and sighed, "Sigh! How could such a nice young girl fall in love with my man? Doesn't she know that I hold a real grudge?"

After saying that, she continued playing with her phone with her good hand and sent a WeChat message to Shangguan Hanque.

"Well done, you managed to provoke so many delicate flowers while I was away."

Almost as soon as the message went out, another message came from the other side.

"What are you talking about? What delicate flower? Aren't you the most delicate flower in my eyes?"

Hua Xiangrong smiled and continued, "You're really good with words, but with so many girls chasing after you, aren't you tempted? After all, although I may look beautiful, I'm already old and faded."

“In my eyes, even if you’re seventy or eighty, you’re still incredibly beautiful. How can other women compare? Did someone say something to you? Tell me, if it doesn’t work out, we can switch hospitals. Anyway, I work at more than one hospital.”

Hearing this domineering tone, Hua Xiangrong chuckled and said, "It's nothing, just a little girl who tried to trick me into stealing your phone number. I didn't expect you to be so popular. I was wondering if you'd already had children while I was away."

Shangguan Hanque was speechless for a moment, and replied: "What nonsense are you talking about? The reason your man is popular is because he is outstanding, but that is other people's opinion. With you, I will always be your follower. Okay, I will contact you after the surgery is over in an hour."

Hua Xiangrong was delighted when she saw the message, smiled, and didn't reply. Just as she was about to put down her phone, another message came in.

"I've been waiting for your message ever since I gave you my phone. It's so nice."

Hua Xiangrong was taken aback, then chuckled and said, "So he's just like me, he doesn't feel secure either."

After thinking it over, she replied with four words.

"Await your return."

After sending those four words, Shangguan Hanque did not reply, presumably he had already gotten off the bus and gone to work.

Since being rescued by Shangguan Hanque, Hua Xiangrong has not had a proper rest. She dares not sleep, fearing that it was all just a fabricated dream. Now, after spending two or three days with Shangguan Hanque, she finally feels like she has her feet on the ground.

The two were pouring their hearts out to each other through their phone screens, which made Hua Xiangrong feel sleepy for the first time. She slowly moved to lie down, put her phone in the blanket, and drifted off to sleep while holding it.

Half asleep, she felt her hand being moved. She woke up instinctively, glaring at the person who had entered. Shangguan Hanque smiled and asked, "What's wrong?"

Hua Xiangrong was taken aback, then flopped onto the bed, closed her eyes, and said, "I thought it was some young girl trying to steal my phone to find your number again. I have to fight for your chastity, don't I? Don't bother me, I'm going to sleep a little longer."

Shangguan Hanque frowned slightly, but his voice was gentle as he said, "Okay, you can continue sleeping. I'll go make dinner."

"Ah."

Hua Xiangrong did not open her eyes and continued to drift off to sleep.

Hua Xiangrong's ward was naturally the most luxurious ward in the hospital, fully equipped with daily necessities and a separate kitchen for cooking. Shangguan Hanque turned around and went into the kitchen to cook porridge for Hua Xiangrong with practiced ease. After he finished cooking, he took out his phone and started to review today's surveillance footage.

After looking at it, his eyes darkened, and he turned around and went into the house. Seeing that Hua Xiangrong was still sleeping, he went out the door.

Liu Lili was looking around at the door when she saw Shangguan Hanque come out. She immediately went up to him and greeted him, "Doctor Shangguan, you've arrived? Why didn't you tell me? Your wife has quite a temper. I wonder if she's said anything bad about me since you've come back?"

Shangguan Hanque leaned against the wall and asked in return, "What do you want her to tell me?"

Liu Lili paused, then laughed and said, "This isn't what I thought of. I was just thinking that since your wife is sick, it's not suitable for her to keep her phone with her, so I thought I'd help manage it. Who knew she would yell at me and threaten to tell you? I was so scared that I didn't dare to go in again."

Shangguan Hanque smiled slightly, and his handsome appearance immediately made Liu Lili's heart flutter.

Shangguan Hanque said, "I gave her the phone. I am her attending physician. Since I gave it to her, she has the right to handle it. What right do you have to help manage it?"

Liu Lili was stunned: "I...I just..."

Shangguan Hanque interrupted her, saying, "Don't think that just because you're a nurse in this hospital, you can make decisions about things I've already decided, let alone things concerning my wife."

"My wife staying here is an honor for your hospital. What right do you have to question her? And you even come to complain to me? Anyone with a brain knows not to offend me. I never imagined that someone as clean and innocent as you would turn out to be a brainless pig."

After Shangguan Hanque finished speaking, he turned and went back to his room. The door closed tightly the next moment, but he was careful not to make any noise. Hua Xiangrong had already noticed when he left, but she had finally gotten a good night's sleep, so she didn't pay any attention to it.

She could still hear some of the conversation outside the room. When she saw Shangguan Hanque return, she looked at him and smiled, "Still so straightforward, no wonder you can't find a wife."

Shangguan Hanque walked over, tucked the blanket around her, and said, "Aren't you my wife? How come you can't marry me? Are you sleeping well?"

Hua Xiangrong stretched with the arm she could still move and sighed, "I can't wake up or fall asleep. I'm not the kind of person who doesn't cherish women. That girl must be heartbroken."

Shangguan Hanque sneered, "What does it matter to me whether you're sad or not? I'll go get you some porridge."

Watching Shangguan Hanque leave unharmed, Hua Xiangrong shook her head, her heart filled with sighs.

In the past, Shangguan Hanque, though indifferent to women, never intentionally hurt them. Now, however, he has developed an iron will and even went out to embarrass that girl. It seems that over the years, many women have come and gone to entice him, which must have made him extremely irritable.

Shangguan Hanque watched Hua Xiangrong finish eating, then checked her wound and found that it was healing well. He then said with relief, "The stitches can be removed in three more days. I'll take you home then. We have a family doctor, so we can go home and recover."

Upon hearing this, Hua Xiangrong said, "Since there's a doctor at home, why should I stay here? Why don't we go back now?"

Shangguan Hanque shook his head and explained, "It's not possible now. Your wound is so deep that you can see the bone. Although it's healing well now, there's no guarantee that there won't be inflammation inside. We'll need to do some tests tomorrow to confirm, but we don't have such advanced equipment at home."

Hua Xiangrong said boredly, "Oh, I see. Okay then."

As she spoke, she shifted her gaze to Shangguan Hanque, blinked, and asked, "Tell me, how many women are pursuing you right now?"

Shangguan Hanque raised an eyebrow, a playful glint in his eyes. Hua Xiangrong explained, "Why are you looking at me? I just want to find out how many women are practically throwing themselves at my husband. I want to see if I have enough money to send them all back."

Shangguan Hanque smiled and said, "If you don't have enough money, I do. I won't let them succeed. But there are two women you can't just get rid of with money or force."

Upon hearing this, Hua Xiangrong immediately stood up, a ferocious smile appearing in her eyes, and said, "If money doesn't work, and force doesn't work, then I'll use a gun."

Shangguan Hanque shook his head and said quietly, "My mother in this world also has an older sister who got married but stayed at her parents' home to fight for the family property."

Hua Xiangrong's smile froze on her lips. Shangguan Hanque continued, "There's another woman. Although she's the marriage partner my mother arranged for me at this time of year, you don't need to pay any attention to her. I already forged an identity for you when I came here, and we registered our marriage when you turned eighteen. So, you are now my lawfully wedded wife. As for that woman, you can do whatever you want with your hands and feet. If anything happens, your husband will cover for you."

Hua Xiangrong blinked blankly and said, "I'm actually married to you? How can this be? I haven't even worn a wedding dress yet. It doesn't count, no, absolutely not."

Shangguan Hanque laughed and said, "What's so difficult about that? Once you're better, we'll announce it to the world and then hold a grand wedding. There's no such thing as dowry or betrothal gifts in this era. Besides, I've already put all my assets into my wife's account. All that's missing is this wedding."

As Shangguan Hanque spoke, he took out a jewelry box from his pocket, opened it, and said to Hua Xiangrong, "I've been looking forward to this for a long time, always thinking about when I can put this ring on your finger, and then watch you put on your white wedding dress and walk down the red carpet with me."

Hua Xiangrong had already spoken, and the unexpected vows and marriage proposal left her completely stunned, unlike the seasoned assassin Wildcat she once was.

But that was only for a moment. The next instant, she laughed and winked mischievously, saying, "Alright, but before that, I'm afraid we'll have to deal with those two women in your family who you can't get rid of, can't beat, and can't kill!"

Shangguan Hanque smiled apologetically and said, "No need. Apart from not being able to hit, kill, or scold them, we can completely ignore them. That's how my father did it in my time."

Hua Xiangrong immediately screamed, "My God, you actually have a father!"

Shangguan Hanque poked her nose helplessly and said, "Do you think I popped out of a rock if I don't have a father? Alright, don't overthink it. That old man is actually very easy to get along with. His temperament is similar to Grandpa's. I don't think there will be any major problems with him getting along with you."