Transmigrated into a cunning princess, she sets her sights on a celibate royal uncle.

"It hurts, can't you be a little gentler?"

Huo Jingxuan's bandaging technique was not very skilled, and the force he used was too strong, so Jiang Xi couldn't help but frown and complain.

"Tsk!"

Huo Jingxuan wanted to get angry, but when he looked up and saw that the little girl's pretty face was all scrunched up like a bitter gourd, he swallowed his anger and unconsciously softened his movements.

However, it was this very action that secretly alarmed everyone present.

Everyone, including Jiang Cheng, was speculating about Jiang Xi's identity.

After all, it's rare to find a woman who can make a regent, who is known for his cold-bloodedness, so docile.

Even Yang Xuerou, who was by his side, had never done that.

The Regent really has a special affection for this maid!

Realizing the strange looks from those around her, Jiang Xi was shocked to realize how inconsistent Huo Jingxuan's actions were with his personality.

It seems that Huo Jingxuan's attitude towards him has indeed changed since last night.

Did she really think of herself as his bed warmer?

Thinking this way, Jiang Xi secretly despised herself, but then she thought about it again.

That's good. As long as he lowers his guard, finding the Crow Token will be just around the corner.

After bandaging up, everyone prepared to return to camp.

Lu Jian has already sent a message back, and it is now common knowledge that assassins have infiltrated the camp.

Now no one has any desire to hunt; everyone is living in fear.

"Regent, is everyone alright?"

As soon as Huo Jingxuan appeared at the camp, Madam Wang and a group of ladies came out to greet him, asking with concern.

"All the assassins have been brought to justice, ladies, please rest assured!"

Huo Jingxuan offered words of comfort, then turned to look at Lu Jian beside him and said in a deep voice.

"Commander Lu, if I remember correctly, you were in charge of security in this hunting ground, weren't you? Now that this has happened, how do you plan to take responsibility?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Jian immediately knelt down: "It was my fault for failing in my duties, and I am willing to accept punishment!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xi realized that Huo Jingxuan was targeting Lu Jian.

Does he already know that Lu Jian is the Emperor's man?

No, she had to protect Lu Jian.

"This matter hasn't been investigated yet. What if someone inside deliberately framed him? Isn't it a bit premature for Your Highness to punish Commander Lu now?"

"How dare you, a mere maid, interrupt when His Highness is speaking!"

Yang Xuerou immediately reprimanded Jiang Xi.

"I was just stating the facts, Miss Yang. Why are you in such a hurry? Do you have something to hide?" Jiang Xi retorted.

"I..." Yang Xuerou was ultimately guilty and lacked confidence.

"Enough!" Huo Jingxuan interrupted their argument.

"You have the energy to plead for others, so your hand doesn't hurt anymore, huh?"

Huo Jingxuan glared fiercely at Jiang Xi. You should know that almost no one in the entire court dared to disobey his orders.

She actually dared to question him in public for the sake of a mere commander.

Jiang Xi wasn't afraid of his glare; she even looked up and glared back: "Whether my hand hurts or not is my own business, Your Highness can't be biased!"

As he spoke, he glanced at Yang Xuerou, seemingly unintentionally.

Right now, in the entire capital, no one wants her dead more than Yang Xuerou, and those assassins are very likely sent by her.

She was invited by Madam Wang to be the opening guest; if she wanted to arrange for someone to enter the hunting grounds, it would be incredibly easy for her.

Huo Jingxuan knew that Jiang Xi was implying something, but without evidence, he did not express any opinion.

"Alright, we'll do as you say. Once the investigation results are out, whoever is responsible will be punished!"

After Huo Jingxuan finished speaking, he left with his hands behind his back.

Everyone looked at him strangely; Huo Jingxuan was now the regent, a figure of immense power.

How could they give up such a good opportunity to suppress the collateral forces just because of a few words from a maid?

What exactly is this maid's identity?

Beijing Film Academy followed Huo Jingxuan back to the Regent's Palace.

Han Chuan did not go hunting in the hunting grounds today, and he doesn't know what happened there.

All that was known was that Huo Jingxuan looked unwell, his aura was menacing, and he seemed somewhat angry.

"What's wrong with the prince?" Han Chuan asked Bei Ying in a low voice.

Beijing Film Academy member simply pursed his lips and shrugged, indicating that he didn't know either.

Jiang Xi walked last, slowly entering the living room.

Upon seeing Jiang Xi, Han Chuan subconsciously frowned. Looking down, he noticed that Jiang Xi seemed to have an injured hand, and the bandage wrapped around her hand looked very familiar.

Bei Ying gave Han Chuan a meaningful look, indicating that the strip of cloth belonged to the prince.

Han Chuan's eyes widened in disbelief.

Huo Jingxuan observed the commotion between the two men and turned to ask, "Don't you two have anything better to do?"

"It seems I still need to visit Lord Li!" Bei Ying quickly replied.

"I've arranged to play chess with Steward Qin!" Han Chuan also stated.

After they finished speaking, the two tacitly took their leave and went out.

Only Jiang Xi and Huo Jingxuan remained in the entire hall.

Jiang Xi hesitated, not daring to step forward. Huo Jingxuan was furious: "Now you're scared? Why weren't you scared when you defied me in front of so many people?"

Jiang Xi shrank back: "I was thinking that you, the dignified Regent, wouldn't dare to hit a woman in broad daylight, right? That's why I dared to disobey you, but now..."

"What now? Could it be that I, the King, am the kind of person who beats women up behind their backs?" Huo Jingxuan was even angrier.

Jiang Xi took a step back and muttered under her breath, "Who can say for sure? What if you suddenly get angry? I might not be able to beat you..."

Although her voice wasn't loud, it was clear to Huo Jingxuan.

Huo Jingxuan gasped, feeling a sense of helplessness as he didn't know what to do with Jiang Xi.

Seeing his frustrated expression, Jiang Xi couldn't bear it and rubbed against him again.

"To be fair, it's highly likely that Yang Xuerou arranged these assassins today!"

Huo Jingxuan sneered: "What makes you say that?"

Jiang Xi took the opportunity to analyze the situation for Huo Jingxuan: "Think about it, I'm just a maidservant by your side now. Who would want to kill me? Except for Yang Xuerou!"

Yang Xuerou knows I slept with you... Ahhh, we slept with each other, she definitely wants to get revenge on me!

Jiang Xi said something wrong, and Huo Jingxuan raised his hand as if to hit her, which frightened her so much that she quickly corrected herself.

Upon hearing this, Huo Jingxuan merely gave a cold laugh: "It's not like she only just found out about our relationship!"

Jiang Xi got angry when this was mentioned: "Do you remember those two groups of assassins we encountered at the inn? I think one of them was sent by Yang Xuerou. She's been trying to kill me for a long time!"

Huo Jingxuan turned his gaze to Jiang Xi: "Knowing that she wanted to kill you, you still dared to do that kind of thing to me. You've got some nerve!"

Jiang Xi shrugged, then started being cheeky again: "Who told me to be such a lecherous person!"

Huo Jingxuan raised his hand and smacked Jiang Xi on the head with a bang.

Jiang Xi reached out to touch her head, but then touched the wound on her hand, making her wince in pain.

Huo Jingxuan was both angry and heartbroken, and scolded her, "Serves you right!"

Then, with tears welling up in Jiang Xi's eyes, she called over the guards outside the door: "Go and fetch Doctor Shang!"

"Yes!" the guard replied and left.