When King Liang awoke.

Above, you can see two faces, one large and one small.

She stared at him intently.

The little girl was holding a calligraphy brush in her hand.

"What are you doing?"

King Liang struggled to get up, but a sharp pain shot through his chest and legs, rendering him unable to move.

Jiang Miaomiao and Cui Xingzhou were startled by the sudden sound and took several steps back.

Of all times, why did the King of Liang wake up at this moment?

The two dropped their brushes and ran away.

After running for a while, it came back.

Cui Xingzhou brought back a basin of water, with Jiang Miaomiao following beside him.

Prince Liang turned his head to look at them. "What are you doing? Where is Granny Wu?"

I had no strength left in my body, and I couldn't even lift my hand.

“Uncle, Granny… was killed by bandits… many guards and maids are dead…” Cui Xingzhou said, his eyes wide open.

"Dead! What kind of bandits came from?" King Liang was shocked. Wasn't it said that bandits dared not come to Jiangzhou...?

After thinking about it, he's in such a state that Jiangzhou can hardly be considered safe.

But Granny Wu... how could she die?

His nanny was the only person in the world who was kind to him.

The two of them depended on each other for survival, enduring humiliation and hardship to get to where they are today.

How could she just leave him like that?

how come?

"Damn bandits, I will tear them to pieces!" King Liang gritted his teeth, his chest heaving violently.

Cui Xingzhou felt a little guilty and didn't dare to look him in the eye.

Looking at his twisted, turtle-like face, I felt worried. Little Miaomiao was too naughty.

If his father finds out, he'll definitely break his legs.

"Uncle, please close your eyes. Let me wipe your face; I spilled some medicine on your face while I was feeding you." He pursed his lips and said awkwardly.

When the King of Liang opened his eyes, he didn't see the familiar maidservant, and seemed to understand his current predicament.

However, the Cui family didn't dare to do anything to him, and he returned to his usual gentle demeanor in front of outsiders.

"Sixth Brother, where are the servants? Why are you wiping your uncle's face? Go and call a maid."

I hadn't noticed it until now, but my face feels strange and uncomfortable.

"Uncle, isn't it good for your nephew to serve you?" Cui Xingzhou said with a mournful expression. "I haven't seen you and Aunt for many years, and now you've been injured in Jiangzhou. I feel terrible. Please let me help you wash your face..."

Jiang Miaomiao stared at Cui Xingzhou with her mouth wide open.

This guy really knows how to lie without batting an eye.

He's just as good as his second brother.

Upon hearing this, King Liang was struck by a thought. He disliked children, not even his own daughter.

I actually find this kid somewhat pleasing to the eye.

I guess she was just born with a good mouth...

However, something seemed off about this kid.

Did the sun rise in the west today?

My gaze fell on the little boy's smiling face beside Cui Xingzhou.

Then I remembered the calligraphy brush from earlier.

He understood instantly.

A surge of anger welled up inside him.

"How did this little thing end up here? Hasn't it been sent away yet?"

Cui Xingzhou frowned. "Uncle, Miaomiao is Uncle's new apprentice. She lives next door. If she's not here, where should we send her?"

"Apprentice, you're so small!"

Has Grand Tutor Cui gone mad?

Why not take in a proper scion of a distinguished family, but instead take in such a callow youth?

He gritted his teeth, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath.

I have a feeling that I'll probably be driven crazy by this little thing these days.

It's better to save your energy.

Upon seeing this, Cui Xingzhou quickly stepped forward to wipe his face clean before calling in a maid from the doorway to serve him.

"Uncle, you rest well, I'll go and call Aunt over."

"Wait, go and tell the cook to get me some food..." He felt his stomach was empty.

He needs to recover from his injury as soon as possible; everything else can wait until he is fully recovered.

"Sixth Prince, go and fetch Doctor Sun. I am not feeling well... Also, go and summon the maids and servants who are still alive."

His men must have been imprisoned by Cui Mingzhu, but he couldn't possibly imprison all his servants.

He refused to believe that the Cui family could turn the world upside down.

"Yes, Uncle, I'll go right away."

Cui Xingzhou picked up Jiang Miaomiao and ran away in a flash.

He rushed to the old lady's room, panting, and said, "Aunt, Aunt, Prince Liang is awake...he's awake..."

He was so scared that his palms were sweating.

That bastard woke up so quickly.

"Aunt, he also wants to summon Doctor Sun and the maids and servants from the former Prince's mansion to serve you. What should we do?"

Princess Liang suddenly stood up and knelt before Old Madam Cui, completely bewildered. "Aunt, what should I do?"

Judging from the way Princess Liang looked, Jiang Miaomiao guessed that she was probably terrified of being beaten by Prince Liang.

It is likely due to long-term oppression by the King of Liang.

At this moment, upon seeing the King of Liang or hearing his name, they couldn't help but feel fear, and their bodies trembled uncontrollably.

If they want to break free from the control of the King of Liang.

This problem must be corrected first!

Old Mrs. Cui couldn't lie still any longer, so she had someone help her sit up. "I'll go and see her."

Lu Qingyao stepped forward and curtsied.

"Your Highness, although Prince Liang is His Majesty's uncle, you are also His Majesty's aunt and have the Cui family to back you up. Why are you so afraid of him?"

“Now that the Prince of Liang is recuperating at the Cui family’s residence, he depends on you for everything, from food and clothing to lodging and transportation. He is the master of the Prince of Liang’s residence, and so are you. The Prince of Liang is injured, and you punish a few servants who failed to protect their master. What can others say?”

Lu Qingyao finally realized the crux of the problem.

She never expected that the dignified and elegant Princess Liang would become so frightened upon hearing that Prince Liang had woken up!

A lady from a respectable family may be admired for her poise, but when faced with a situation like this, it's necessary to be assertive.

She mustered her courage and finished speaking in one breath, "Your Highness, the whole world knows that you, Princess Liang, are dignified and virtuous, and that you and Prince Liang are a perfect match. Everything you say and do is at the behest of Prince Liang, which is perfectly understandable..."

Jiang Miaomiao really wanted to give her mother a thumbs up.

That analysis is spot on!

Madam Cui suddenly realized what was happening.

Yes, where did the elegant, dignified, and exemplary Miss Cui go?

How come you've become so subservient these days!

Look at what King Liang has done to her; at such a young age, her temples are already gray.

"Cui Mingzhu, get up!" Old Madam Cui said sternly, "What kind of behavior is it for a princess to sit on the ground in front of a junior?"

Granny Yu, standing to the side, glanced at Lu Qingyao with eyes full of gratitude, and hurriedly went to help Princess Liang.

Madam Cui felt guilty and angry, angry that Cui Mingzhu had kept it a secret from the family.

If she knew about this.

Even if she had to swallow her pride and cry to the Empress Dowager, the Prince of Liang would at least have restrained himself and wouldn't have dared to bully the Cui family girl so brazenly.

To humiliate a daughter of the Cui family is to humiliate the entire Cui family.

They insulted all the scholars in the world.

Suddenly, Madam Cui felt much clearer-headed.

"Susu, go and tell King Liang that those servants who failed to protect their master have all been punished..."

Princess Liang stood there, stunned.

Lu Qingyao's words were like a heavy hammer blow, waking her up.

My emotions were in turmoil, and I clutched the handkerchief tightly.

Yes, she's already at her parents' house.

She has a younger brother who protects her, and uncles and aunts who love her.

What is she still afraid of...?

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