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

This sentence clearly told everyone that Chu Tianyi was Jian Yue's savior.

But who could believe it? The people who witnessed Jian Yue being taken away by this man were among this group. They all felt that Jian Yue was blatantly cheating on their leader, and were immediately filled with dissatisfaction.

Chu Tianyi looked at Jian Yue, reached into his robes, took out the dagger, and handed it to her. Jian Yue shook her head and said, "I am unworthy of your kindness, young master."

Chu Tian frowned and said, "I said I would definitely take responsibility."

"What responsibilities do you have for my future crown princess?"

Jian Yue was taken aback. Then she saw the people from Qilin Pavilion make way for her, and she saw Prince Bai Jianan walking over step by step, waving a fan. After he came over, his deep gaze was fixed on Jian Yue, and the resentment in his eyes was overwhelming, making Jian Yue feel as if she had done something heinous.

But why are the Qilin Pavilion and the Heir Apparent of Qingyan Marquis standing together?

Jian Yue frowned, something flashed through her mind, but just as she was about to grasp it, she saw Chu Tian move. His long sword was already drawn, making a clanging sound. The next moment, the sword seemed to have eyes, and it attacked Bai Jianan.

"Be careful."

Jian Yue was startled and instinctively lunged at Bai Jianan, but Bai Jianan remained motionless. The next moment, Cang Feng appeared, deflecting Chu Tianyi's sword with a single strike and standing in front of Bai Jianan.

Chu Tian sheathed his longsword, stared at Cangfeng for a long time, and said, "The number one sword in the world."

Zang Feng also sheathed his longsword, his expression unchanged, and said, "The praise from the martial world is too much."

Chu Tian frowned: "It is beyond my expectations that the number one swordsman in the world has fallen into the hands of the imperial court's lackeys."

"There are many things you can't predict, Chu Tianyi. Why didn't you stay in your Northwest? What are you doing coming to the capital? You just came, and now you've already captured my people?"

"Although I may be a bit of a scoundrel, we're separated by thousands of miles. I don't think I've offended you at all. Perhaps you simply don't like me and want to cause trouble?"

Bai Jianan stepped forward and pulled Jian Yue into his arms, speaking in a roguish manner. Jian Yue frowned, trying to struggle, but Bai Jianan held her tightly, and she couldn't break free.

"What are you doing? In public, what kind of behavior is this?"

Bai Jianan raised an eyebrow: "Discipline? Have you ever seen the word 'discipline' on me? My wife, you're really too unethical. We just got engaged, and now you're already flirting with another man. You're making things very difficult for me."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Nothing has happened to us, what are you spouting?"

"I'm not talking nonsense. He's about to give you the Tibetan knife, how could he be talking nonsense? My wife, my heart for you is as clear as day. You can't let me down."

As Bai Jianan spoke, his hand tightened again, and his gaze toward Jian Yue was filled with both sorrow and intense anger. Jian Yue was taken aback, then turned to look at the hidden knife in Chu Tianyi's hand.

When Chu Tian saw Bai Jianan making things difficult for Jian Yue, he stepped forward to stop him, but Cang Feng also stepped forward and blocked his way, saying, "Young Prince, please stop."

Chu Tian frowned and looked at Bai Jianan: "Don't hurt her, it has nothing to do with her."

Bai Jianan raised his eyes and looked at Chu Tianyi. Although he couldn't see the expression on Chu Tianyi's face, he could easily feel the murderous intent that was slowly approaching.

Chu Tianyi continued, "It was my fault for being rude and disrespectful to the young lady, so I will take responsibility."

"Take responsibility? Take responsibility for my principal wife? I'd like to ask you, how do you intend to take responsibility?"

Bai Jianan simply waved his hand, and two people immediately came over behind him, carrying a hundred grand master chairs and placing them beside him. He immediately sat down and placed Jian Yue on his lap.

"I have a habit: once I set my sights on something, it belongs to me. Chu Tianyi, don't think that just because you're more powerful than me you can take a liking to my people. I may not be very capable, but I'm rich, and I have plenty of people willing to risk their lives for me. For example, this number one swordsman in the world right in front of you."

His domineering aura was so overwhelming that it caught Jian Yue's attention. At this moment, she really wanted to see the mask first and see what kind of face this person actually had. What he said was really infuriating.

Seeing Jian Yue looking at him, Bai Jianan smiled and said, "Does my wife think I look very manly right now? A real man?"

Jian Yue turned her head and said with disdain, "No, I think you are very sleazy and arrogant."

Bai Jianan burst into laughter: "Being arrogant is the right thing to do. I, the young master, have the ability to be arrogant. So, my wife, you must follow me closely. This arrogance is your capital."

Here we go again. Is it really okay to be this arrogant?

Jian Yue didn't intend to get entangled with him anymore, but instead looked at Chu Tianyi and said, "Young master, we are complete strangers. Your so-called physical intimacy is just a misunderstanding. There is nothing between us that I have to take responsibility for."

Chu Tian looked at Jian Yue, and after a long while asked, "Is the fiancé you're talking about him?"

Jian Yue nodded, there was nothing to deny, it was an established fact.

Chu Tianyi's heart suddenly ached. He pursed his lips, looked at Jian Yue, then at Bai Jianan, and finally said, "But he's a scoundrel. You and him won't have a good ending."

Jian Yue lowered her eyes and smiled: "Wouldn't it be awkward for you to say such a thing, young master? Do you perhaps think that you are the right match for me?"

"Is not it?"

Chu Tianyi felt that if he were to be compared to that rogue Bai Jianan, he would definitely be a hundred times better than him. There was no reason for him to choose a husband who was neither good-looking nor useful.

However, Jian Yue's next answer was beyond his expectations.

Jian Yue didn't answer first, but looked at Bai Jianan's long masked face and asked, "He said you're a hooligan, what do you think?"

Bai Jianan raised his head and said indifferently, "So what if I'm a rogue? Is it wrong for me to be a rogue only to the people I like? Otherwise, what's the point of getting a wife? Isn't it just to be a rogue with a legitimate reason? If that's the case, why bother with propriety and shame? I'm a rogue openly, which is better than those who do dirty tricks behind the scenes."

His words left Jian Yue speechless. These crude words revealed all the darkness within him. Indeed, he was just an open rogue, far superior to those hypocritical people.

Jian Yue then asked, "If I have a disagreement with the Crown Prince's mother, the Eldest Princess, how will the Crown Prince handle it?"

What to do? Bai Jianan didn't think it was a problem at all. His mother had already listed his daughter-in-law as a key protected person, so after the marriage, wouldn't she treat her like an ancestor? What was there to talk about disagreement?

However, he didn't say that right now. He just laughed wildly and said, "This young master has always been filial and will naturally listen to his mother. But if it involves my wife, hehe, at worst I'll just take her out to have a wild time and not come home. Wouldn't that be even faster?"

Jian Yue smiled slightly, looked at Chu Tianyi, and then asked Bai Jianan, "If the young master had a desired item, but could only choose one between me and this item, what would the young master choose? Moreover, this item is related to the young master's current status, position, and future."

After Jian Yue finished speaking, Bai Jianan's eyes were full of smiles. He said directly, "In my heart, liking is liking, and it is not something that can be used to measure anything."

If such a difficult choice were to arise, this prince would rather die beneath the peony blossoms than not live a carefree and romantic life as a ghost.

While Bai Jianan was speaking, Jian Yue kept her eyes fixed on his. When Bai Jianan finished speaking, Jian Yue was subtly moved, but she did not show it. Instead, she looked at Chu Tian and asked, "Did you hear that, Young Master?"

Chu Tianyi was confused, but Jian Yue continued, "Young Master thinks that you have me in your heart and that the young master is not a good match for me. But has Young Master ever thought that you are standing next to me now and saying that my future husband is a rogue? Does that mean you even care about me?"

You think we're a good match, but have you considered what kind of person I actually like? What kind of life do I really want? What constitutes a good match for me?

Young Master thinks that my future husband, the heir of the Marquis of Qingyan, is a rogue. Indeed, he is a scoundrel and arrogant, but he can give everything for me alone. So what about you, Young Master?

"Young master, would you defy your elders for my sake? Would you sacrifice your promising future for my sake? Young master, some things aren't just about whether they look bad or not. Sometimes, when making a choice, you need to understand the essence of the thing before you can figure out which flavor suits you best."

After saying that, Jian Yue turned her head and looked at Bai Jianan, saying, "Shouldn't you let me go? I have to go home."

Bai Jianan smiled broadly, in a good mood. He picked up Jian Yue and turned to leave. Chu Tian looked at Jian Yue and wanted to stop him, but because of what Jian Yue had just said in his mind, he stood still and did not move.

For Jian Yue, these things meant nothing, only a hint of mockery. She didn't blame Bai Jianan for his presumptuous actions at this moment, but simply looked at his profile quietly. Although it was still that gaudy mask, it still moved her heart.

"Young Master, is what you said today true?"

Bai Jianan continued walking forward without stopping, only pausing briefly when Jian Yue spoke. He then continued walking, his eyes crinkling with pride, and said with conviction, "I never lie, my wife. Please rest assured, follow me, and I will protect you for life."

A lifetime together, what a beautiful vow! Perhaps this is not the answer Jian Yue wanted, but at this moment, those strong arms and firm chest made Jian Yue feel a warmth she had never experienced in two lifetimes.