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

After he finished speaking, he stood up, stepped forward, grasped Jian Yue's chin, and for the first time, said in a very charming and domineering tone: "Shangguan Jian Yue, I allow you to hide things from me that you don't want to say. What you want to do, how you do it, and how you do it are all up to me."

I only ask one thing: you, Shangguan Jianyue, are my wife, my only wife. I am behind you. I want you to remember, in everything you do, that there is someone you can rely on.

You can do anything by stepping on my shoulders, even if it ruins everything I've meticulously planned, I don't care, do you understand?

He just stared at Jian Yue with a look so firm that it surprised even himself. He didn't know that he was already hopelessly in love with Jian Yue, and he was not afraid of getting blood on his hands or giving his life.

Jian Yue didn't speak, but just stared at Bai Jianan for a very long time, so long that it felt like an eternity, before she finally nodded slightly, a barely perceptible nod.

"Ah."

The sound was as faint as a mosquito's buzz, but Bai Jianan caught it quickly. His eyes lit up, and his beautiful peach blossom eyes curved slightly, sparkling like a crescent moon.

This Bai Jianan possessed a radiance that Jian Yue could not resist, and compared to Murong Chuan, she seemed to have much more to offer.

After leaving Xianshilou, He Xinle led them to Xiao Cui. When Jian Yue saw Xiao Cui, she felt even more that all her efforts had been in vain.

"Xiao Cui, I've been living on tenterhooks, afraid something might happen to you. What, do you think I don't know you're living like you're on vacation?"

When Jian Yue entered the house, Xiao Cui was chewing on a chicken leg, her face greasy. She was cursing as she opened the door, but the scene froze when she saw it was Jian Yue.

After Jian Yue couldn't help but tease her, Xiao Cui immediately lost her temper. Her face contorted to a certain degree, and she stopped eating her chicken leg and went up to give Jian Yue a bear hug.

"Ah, Miss, you've finally come to save me! This crazy woman didn't even use torture. She just left me here with food all day and sealed my martial arts! Waaah! I'm so miserable."

Jian Yue's eyelids twitched, and before Xiao Cui could pounce, she quickly retreated and hid behind Bai Jianan. Xiao Cui was halfway to pounce when she saw Bai Jianan's distinctive painted face mask, and she immediately stopped, staring blankly and resentfully at her young mistress.

The young lady doesn't love her anymore, what should she do?

He Xinle walked into the room and saw the mess on the table. He couldn't help but exclaim, "My goodness, you actually ate it all! This is three days' worth of food that I prepared for you."

She thought she would be gone for several days and was worried that the hostage would starve, so she kindly asked for a lot of extra food and brought it in. Who would have thought that it would all be eaten up?

She curiously looked around Xiao Cui for a long time. Her belly was flat. Where did all the food go?

Xiao Cui saw He Xinle and initially wanted to take revenge, but seeing how he was looking at her, she felt uneasy. This crazy woman was highly skilled in martial arts, and her kung fu had been sealed; she couldn't beat her.

She looked at Jian Yue and shouted, "Miss, this man is a madman, you have to be careful!"

Jian Yue knew perfectly well that her maid had an enormous appetite, but she couldn't help but laugh. Her pitiful little eyes, filled with hatred, fear, and resentment, were truly comical.

With a chuckle, Jian Yue couldn't help but burst into laughter, and Xiao Cui's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Miss, how can you still be in the mood to laugh?"

Jian Yue waved her hand, clutched her stomach, and bent down slightly, saying apologetically, "I'm sorry, Xiao Cui, I really couldn't hold back anymore, you're like this..."

She didn't continue; she simply couldn't continue.

He Xinle then said, "Miss, you look incredibly stupid."

Before Jian Yue could speak, Xiao Cui glared and yelled back, "You're the stupid one! Kidnapping people for no reason, just for some idiot man, you're so stupid you'll shine!"

Upon hearing this, He Xinle also glared at him: "You're not allowed to talk about my little brother Yi. If you weren't my little sister's girl, I would definitely beat you up first."

Xiao Cui was indignant and was about to say something when Jian Yue stopped her.

"Xiao Cui."

Xiao Cui turned around and saw that Jian Yue had returned to her usual demeanor.

"Xiao Cui, don't be rude, you should address her as Miss He."

He Xinle was amused and asked excitedly, "You're so amazing, Miss! How did you know my surname is He? I haven't even told you yet."

Jian Yue “…”

Wasn't the royal family of the previous dynasty surnamed He? Could they possibly change their names and surnames in the City of the Uncrowned?

Looking at the innocent little girl in front of her, Jian Yue couldn't bear to discourage her, so she could only wipe her face and say, "Miss, you're very good at predicting things."

He Xinle's eyes lit up immediately: "Really? Miss, you're so amazing! Could you tell me when Brother Xiao Yi will marry me?"

Jian Yue: ...

She glanced at Bai Jianan, who looked on with schadenfreude, watching with great interest as Jian Yue fell into the trap she had dug herself.

Jian Yue glared at Bai Jianan, coughed lightly to cover her embarrassment, and said, "This kind of thing is a secret that cannot be revealed. If it is, it will all be null and void."

He Xinle believed her immediately and nodded vigorously: "I won't ask, I won't ask. You can't ruin my marriage with Brother Xiao Yi. Miss, where are we going now?"

Little princess, are you too easily fooled? Jian Yue felt that she was not so innocent at all. She had a lot of excuses in her mind, just waiting for this girl to ask something else so that she could answer.

Who knew this girl was so careless, she didn't think that far ahead at all.

But where to go? Jian Yue frowned. Could she go back to the Qiu family now?

Bai Jianan turned to look at her and said, "Don't think about it anymore, let's go to the princess's residence."

Jian Yue looked up and said, "Isn't that a bad idea? If we don't go back, Qiu Zhenzhou might overthink things."

Bai Jianan laughed and said, "All he can think about is that aspect. Right now, he wishes you could stay by my side forever."

In what aspect? Which aspect?

After thinking it through, Jian Yue was immediately embarrassed and blushed.

Bai Jianan didn't tease her anymore. This beautiful side of his wife was best kept to himself. No one else was allowed to see it, not even other women.

He glanced at Xiao Cui, who was still standing there, bewildered by the situation, and then looked at Jian Yue and said, "Your crazy girl needs some training. Take advantage of this time at the Princess's residence to let Zang Feng train her."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Cui was taken aback, and looking at her young mistress, she suddenly felt even more sorrow.

Miss is like this now, could it be that she has really given herself to this troublesome young master? Then hasn't her mission to protect Miss failed? How can she face Sister Hua?

Xiao Cui was lost in thought, but Jian Yue immediately noticed and knew exactly what she was thinking. After thinking about it, she also found it unbelievable that she had gotten involved with a playboy and become his favorite.

Just as Jian Yue was about to speak, Bai Jianan picked her up and walked out without turning his head, saying as he went, "If you don't come with me, don't blame me for not taking you with me."

That kind of arrogance is even more outrageous than a millionaire.

Seeing this, Xiao Cui was speechless with shock. "Miss, Miss, you didn't resist! How is this possible? How is this possible? Ah! Heavens, what happened?"

Seeing Xiao Cui's shocked expression, He Xin glanced at the two women's defensive stance, patted Xiao Cui's shoulder, and sighed, "You also think that flowers are not meant to be paired with cow dung, right? But your young lady is willing, sigh!"

After saying that, she followed him out, saying as she went, "Hurry up and keep up, otherwise, if you get lost again, I'll have to look for you again."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Cui jumped up and down twice in anger and chased after him.

Upon returning to the princess's residence, they were surprised to find the princess sitting in the dining room, the table laden with dishes, as if she knew they had returned.

Seeing Bai Jianan carrying Jian Yue into the room, she smiled and said, "You've learned to cherish your wife now? That's quite something."

Bai Jianan placed Jian Yue on the stool and pouted, "How could I not know about my wife? I knew from the very beginning, okay?"

After saying that, he looked at He Xinle and Xiao Cui and said, "I won't eat here. Mother, this is Princess He Xinle of the Uncrowned City. Please entertain her."

After saying that, he nodded to Jian Yue, turned around and left.

Back in his room, Bai Jianan didn't immediately order food to be served. Instead, he sat down in a chair and began to ponder.

Not long after, there was a knock at the door. He frowned slightly and saw Jian Yue walk in carrying a tray. He was somewhat surprised.

Jian Yue placed the tray on the table, setting out the bowls and chopsticks as she smiled and said, "What? Aren't you happy to have me here?"

Bai Jianan was immediately flattered: "How could that be? I just..."

"You didn't expect me to come?"

Jian Yue smiled, while Bai Jianan shook his head. He truly hadn't expected Jian Yue to come.

Jian Yue sat at the table and looked at Bai Jianan, saying, "Let's eat first. If there's anything important, we can look at it after we've eaten."

Bai Jianan was still looking at her, and Jian Yue knew he wanted an answer from his brother.

Jian Yue sighed and said helplessly, "I was thinking, you always spoil me, isn't that a problem? Didn't we say we were going to be husband and wife? Of course I should think about you. It's always lonely eating alone in the house. I... want to keep you company."

Having said all that to express her feelings, Jian Yue had done her best. She was a person with extremely low self-esteem. If Bai Jianan hadn't given her such a strong feeling, she wouldn't be here today, let alone have a meal alone with him in a room.