Reborn Spoiled Girl Tames the Regent

Aunt Wan was overjoyed. Since the passing of the mistress, although Jiang Xun doted on her and she managed the household finances, she was never given a formal title because of her poor background.

She wanted to have a son so she could rise in rank, but nothing happened.

Now that's great! As long as Jiang Li can successfully marry into the Marquis's mansion, her status will naturally rise even higher!

Although Li'er is not the legitimate daughter, I've heard that the Xie family is very well-mannered and never holds such taboos. There's a high chance that this marriage will be successful!

She couldn't help but laugh at the thought, and her mood instantly brightened. She quickly called out to those around her to join in the fun.

"Get up, everyone! Stop kneeling. Since we're all family, let's eat together. Come on, come on."

She also invited Xiao Hengzhi to the table.

He used to be unqualified to sit at the table, but now that he's the prospective son-in-law of the Jiang family, the observant servants have already brought over chairs and stools to help him sit down next to the head of the table.

Jiang Li held her teacup, raised her chin, and smiled slightly, adopting the airs of a noblewoman.

"Second sister, if you ever have any difficulties with Xiao Hengzhi in the future, feel free to come to me."

She scoffed inwardly, thinking, "You'll have your turn to suffer once you marry into that noble family. Just one mother-in-law alone will be enough to torment you."

But now, she's entangled with Xiao Hengzhi again, and she needs to find a way to get rid of him.

Just then, she heard the clatter of bowls and chopsticks and turned to see Xiao Hengzhi serving her soup.

The fingers holding the soup spoon were fair, slender, and with distinct knuckles. After ladling the soup, he added a few lily petals to the bowl and looked at her with a smile.

To be honest, he is indeed good-looking, and even in simple clothes, his handsome features are hard to hide.

In her past life, she was only somewhat kind to him because of his decent appearance. During the time they lived together, he was quite reasonable and polite, and extremely obedient to her.

But who knew that this person would be so terrifying when he went mad, causing her to die such a humiliating death!

Jiang Mian snapped out of her thoughts, moved the dishes aside, and said coldly, "I can do it myself."

She picked up her chopsticks and caught sight of a plate of peanut brittle.

A flash of inspiration!

She remembered that once in her past life, she bought some pastries outside, unaware that they contained peanuts. After Xiao Hengzhi ate them, he developed a rash all over his body and was in a state of suffocation. Fortunately, a passing doctor came to his rescue in time, and he was saved.

Xiao Hengzhi's fatal weakness is currently unknown to anyone, and she holds this enormous secret in her hands. Why not seize this opportunity to eliminate him and prevent future troubles?

Once a person dies, there's no need to talk about marriage anymore!

She sneered inwardly. If the lessons of her past life had taught her anything, it was that she would never show mercy.

Thinking of this, she picked up the peanut brittle and smiled, "Xiao Hengzhi, this brittle tastes excellent, you should try it."

Xiao Hengzhi looked down at the peanut brittle she handed him, frowned slightly, and only took a small piece to taste.

"It tastes good," he said softly.

However, Jiang Mian showed no sign of putting her hand down.

Seeing this, Jiang Li chuckled softly, "These pastries are specially made by the head chef of Huanghelou. Second sister is thinking of giving her fiancé some good stuff. How thoughtful of her."

Jiang Mian didn't reply, but stared intently at Xiao Hengzhi, a slight smile playing on her lips, hinting at something malicious: "Eat some more."

After saying that, without waiting for his response, she picked up a piece of peanut brittle with her chopsticks and slowly brought it to his mouth.

The movements appeared gentle, but carried a hint of coercion.

"Open your mouth, I'll feed you."

Xiao Hengzhi paused for a moment, instinctively leaning back slightly, but when he met her bright gaze, he still took a bite of the peanut brittle.

One piece at a time, he finished the whole plate of peanut brittle before he even realized it.

Soon, he noticed something was wrong with his body, made an excuse to leave his seat, and quickly went into the house.

But his room was too far from the front hall, and he was already having some difficulty breathing when he walked around the corridor.

Jiang Wan jogged after him, calling out softly.

From a distance, the two appeared to be inseparable.

She helped Xiao Hengzhi into the house and asked with feigned concern, "What's wrong? Are you alright?"

Xiao Hengzhi gripped his neck with one hand and pulled a white medicine bottle from the cabinet with the other.

However, as soon as he opened it, Jiang Mian snatched it away.

She feigned innocence, picked up the medicine bottle, shook it gently, and chuckled, "Why do you need to take medicine? Do you have some hidden illness?"

Xiao Hengzhi's face turned pale, and he mumbled, "Give it to me... give it to me..."

"What for you?"

Jiang Mian put away the medicine bottle and took a step back.

Soon, Xiao Hengzhi's breathing became increasingly rapid, and his legs gave way, causing him to kneel on the ground. He reached out his trembling hand to her, his eyes filled with an urgent desire to survive.

"Second...Second Miss..."

He managed to utter a few words, his voice already weak.

But Jiang Mian just watched coldly.

His disheveled appearance finally allowed her to release some of the hatred that had been suppressed in her heart for so long.

She retreated step by step to the door, her movements slow and calm.

Just as he was about to open the door, he paused, his fingertips lightly tracing the wood grain on the door.

As if hesitating.

It's as if they're enjoying the sense of control they have in this moment.

Then she turned her head and looked at him one last time, the mockery and ridicule in her eyes particularly glaring.

"Xiao Hengzhi, from now on, we're even."

After saying that, she closed the door without hesitation, cutting off the last glimmer of light.

The hand that reached out to her, with its last struggle, finally crashed down.

......

The next morning.

Pigeons fluttered under the eaves as usual, and morning light filtered through the leaves into the courtyard.

The early autumn morning was slightly chilly, and the servants in the courtyard were all gathered together, looking in one direction.

All that could be heard from inside the house were waves of heart-wrenching cries.

"Xiao Hengzhi! Waaaaah, I don't want you to die! ...Don't leave me..."

"We haven't even married yet... You promised to be my one and only for life, sob sob sob..."

Jiang Mian's eyes were red and swollen, and she was sobbing uncontrollably.

Aunt Wan muttered under her breath, "Why did they have to die on these two days? Is my birthday some kind of day when the King of Hell comes to claim our lives? Everyone chooses to die on this day."

Jiang Li pretended to go over and patted Jiang Mian on the back: "Second sister, don't be sad. Who would have thought that she would be gone in just one night... What about the marriage in the Marquis's mansion..."

Jiang Wan knelt beside Xiao Hengzhi's bed, sobbing uncontrollably, "Even if he dies, I will remain a widow for him! Waaaaaah..."

His heartbroken appearance was pitiful to anyone who saw it.

But Xiao Hengzhi, lying on the bed, only felt the ear-piercing, mournful howls that made his head buzz. He wanted to swing his knife immediately, but his whole body was limp and he couldn't even lift his hand.

"Waaaaah, Xiao Hengzhi, how can I live without you...?"

Jiang Wan was still wiping away her tears.

Gradually, Xiao Hengzhi regained some strength and spoke in a low, hoarse voice: "Shut up."

Jiang's crying stopped abruptly.

The room fell silent.

Xiao Hengzhi raised his hand to rub his temples, clicked his tongue, and sat up impatiently.

When I opened my eyes and saw the person in front of me, I was stunned and remained there for a long time.

"you......"

The two looked at each other.

Jiang Wan's expression froze on her face, and she even hiccuped in astonishment.

"belch!"

Why didn't he die?

How could this be! He's not dead?!

Aunt Wan clapped her hands, beaming with joy: "That's wonderful! It's good that he's not dead! It's good that he's not dead! We must find a master to cleanse the bad luck today!"

Jiang Li chimed in, "Yes, Auntie, look how happy Second Sister is, she's practically speechless!"

Jiang Wan came to her senses, feeling flustered, but she could only grit her teeth and continue acting.

She rushed towards Xiao Hengzhi, pretending to wipe away her tears, her voice trembling: "Thank goodness, you're alright, thank goodness you're alright!"

Then, feigning concern, he asked, "Is there anything that's bothering you?"

As soon as she finished speaking, a complex emotion flashed in Xiao Hengzhi's eyes. There seemed to be a faint sadness, but more than that, there was astonishment and the joy of regaining what was lost.

He pulled her close, scrutinizing her face from her eyebrows to the corners of her eyes, as if confirming that the person before him was real.

Jiang Mian was suddenly pulled closer, the icy touch on her wrist going straight to her bones.

A sense of panic suddenly rose in her heart; this was a feeling she was all too familiar with from her past life—the oppressive aura emanating from the Regent.

Could it be Xiao Hengzhi...?