"What, Ruge's identity is the second prince of Dayan..." After hearing the blockbuster news brought back by Ji Lingxue, Mo Xiang opened her mouth and couldn't close it for a long time. It was too exaggerated, too mythical. The person they rescued in the suburbs of West City was actually a prince, and this prince had actually been the bodyguard of their princess for two months.
Ji Lingxue nodded and poured herself a glass of water. "Yeah, I didn't expect Ruge's status to be so noble. Alas, it's a pity that there is no bodyguard around to protect my safety."
Mo Xiang said, "The prince has many secret guards around him, why don't you ask him to transfer two of them?"
Ji Lingxue shook her head. "The people around the prince must be on his side. If I make any move, they might run to him and report it. I don't want a secret guard like that. He is so ungrateful..."
Mo Xiang: “…” After all, you and the prince are a family. No matter how you turn away, you are still a family.
At this moment, Ji Lingxue and Mo Xiang changed into dry clothes and sat in the backyard of the yamen, basking in the sun and eating melon seeds.
When Xiao Yichen came over, he heard this conversation. The corners of his mouth twitched. It turned out that Ji Lingxue had this reason for not wanting the maids and secret guards in his house. Did she not want him to pry into her privacy
Xiao Yichen coughed to indicate his arrival, and Mo Xiang hurriedly stood up and saluted, "This servant greets the prince."
Xiao Yichen nodded and waved to Mo Xiang, indicating her to go down. He sat opposite Ji Lingxue and poured himself a cup of tea.
Ji Lingxue was actually about to leave, but was stopped by Xiao Yichen.
Xiao Yichen said: "As soon as I came, you wanted to leave, but did I offend you?"
Ji Lingxue said: "I dare not."
"I know you are angry, but I had no choice. At that time, you were captured by the Third Prince of Dayan, and you took advantage of his trick. You should understand the real reason why I did not save you immediately. He is the prince of Dayan, and I represent Dongqi. I cannot kill him."
Ji Lingxue turned around, "So, you used Ruge to control him? Aren't you supporting Ruge on behalf of Dongqi? If Ruge doesn't become the king of Dayan, wouldn't you be Dayan's enemy?"
Xiao Yichen smiled, "I believe in my own judgment. I didn't make a mistake in judging people. There won't be such a if."
Ji Lingxue said: "After all, he saved my life. If you can help him, try your best."
Xiao Yichen was stunned, remembering that the savior that Ji Lingxue hurried up the mountain to find that day turned out to be Ruge. At that time, Ruge deliberately concealed her identity and did not want to be exposed, so she left quietly.
Xiao Yichen nodded, feeling that he had done something right today, so he readily agreed, "Okay."
Ruge will become the next king of Dayan, so he will have no chance to come to Dongqi. As his woman, she doesn't want anyone to spy on her.
At night, Xiao Yichen took Ji Lingxue to the mine. Originally, Xiao Yichen did not plan to take Ji Lingxue to the mountain, but considering that he had been offending Ji Lingxue recently, this was a rare opportunity to show his ability, and he had to make good use of it.
Ji Lingxue is very interested in mysterious places like mines, and she would not refuse the opportunity to visit them.
The mine is high and dangerous. Xiao Yichen took the torch and walked up while holding Ji Lingxue's hand. Ji Lingxue did not refuse Xiao Yichen's hand this time. When it comes to safety, she can restrain her temper. The two of them walked up one after the other.
The mountain breeze was howling at night, and Xiao Yichen's tall body blocked most of the wind. He was afraid that Ji Lingxue could not keep up, so he deliberately slowed down his pace.
The torch was raised lower to help Ji Lingxue see the road clearly. When Ji Lingxue looked up, she met Xiao Yichen's dark eyes, shining like stars in the firelight.
Ji Lingxue smiled and continued to walk forward. Xiao Yichen was infected by Ji Lingxue's smile and held her hand tightly.
The entrance of the mine has been replaced by Xiao Yichen's men to guard it. Seeing Xiao Yichen coming, the guards hurriedly saluted respectfully. Although they lowered their heads, their eyes intentionally or unintentionally glanced at Xiao Yichen and Ji Lingxue holding hands tightly.
The prince and the princess have reconciled!
Ji Lingxue and Xiao Yichen walked into the cave. Torches were lit at intervals in the cave for lighting. From time to time, workers came out with winnowing baskets full of stones.
Xiao Yichen said: "The magistrate of Guankou County previously added manpower to dig out a vein of minerals, so we got a great bargain."
Ji Lingxue nodded. From what Xiao Yichen said, it seemed that he wanted to embezzle the gold mine. Is this a good idea? If his brother, the emperor, knew about it, he would be suspicious of him.
Obviously Xiao Yichen was not worried about this. He took Ji Lingxue for a walk and told Ji Lingxue that there might be minerals under the soil.
After walking out of the mine, they came to a stone house not far away, where a basket of gold that had just been unearthed was stacked. Ji Lingxue threw herself in front of the basket, took out a piece of gold and shone it against the firelight again and again, her eyes full of stars, and she didn't even hear what Xiao Yichen said.
After studying enough about the gold, Ji Lingxue pulled Xiao Yichen's sleeve and smiled. The script said that women who love to laugh will have good luck, and men love women who like to act coquettishly the most. Now, if she acts coquettishly and pleases him, can she get a basket of gold in return
Ji Lingxue said: "Your Majesty... I want to discuss something with you..."
Xiao Yichen already knew clearly what Ji Lingxue wanted to do with just one look, but he really had other uses for the gold.
After thinking for a while, Xiao Yichen picked up a larger piece of gold and placed it in Ji Lingxue's palm and said, "Xue'er, take this piece of gold and play with it first."
Ji Lingxue twitched her lips. He could get rid of her with just a piece of gold, but she was still angry with him.
Ji Lingxue hugged Xiao Yichen's arm, "Your Majesty, I like gold the most. Can you give me some more for my collection?"
Xiao Yichen felt helpless about Ji Lingxue's change of expression. During the day, she was still very angry that he did not rescue her from the third prince of Dayan. But now she smiled sweetly, as if what happened during the day had not happened.
Xiao Yichen struck while the iron was hot and said, "My beloved, I also have something to discuss with you. I will go back to my room and sit in bed to discuss it."
Ji Lingxue vomited blood and pushed Xiao Yichen. When soft tactics didn't work, she tried hard and raised her hand to grab the basket.
Xiao Yichen moved quickly. He leaned over, picked up the basket with one hand, and blocked Ji Lingxue's way. "My beloved, don't be naughty. This blue gold will be useful to me."
Ji Lingxue didn't want to hear any of this. She turned her body to the side and reached out to grab Xiao Yichen's hand behind her back.
Xiao Yichen raised his hand and the basket flew into the air. Ji Lingxue hugged Xiao Yichen tightly and looked up at the sky.
Xiao Yichen's body stiffened. He quickly reacted to Ji Lingxue's hug and his face turned red.
Ji Lingxue's attention was not on Xiao Yichen. When she saw the basket falling from the air, she opened her mouth and reached out to catch it. In a flash, Xiao Yichen put his arms around Ji Lingxue's waist and turned around, and his other free hand steadily caught the basket.
Ji Lingxue withdrew her gaze from the gold, and then she realized that she and Xiao Yichen were very close at the moment, and the atmosphere became subtle.
Xiao Yichen's lips moved closer to her little by little, and his eyes became gradually blurred.
Ji Lingxue suddenly leaned forward and kissed Xiao Yichen on the lips.
Xiao Yichen was stunned. Ji Lingxue took advantage of this opportunity to grab the gold in the basket, turned around and disappeared quickly.
Xiao Yichen blinked, and it took him a long time to realize what was going on. He raised his hand, touched his lips and smiled silently.
Ji Lingxue ran down the mountain directly, took a breath, and fanned her hot cheeks with her hands. Fortunately, it was so dark now. If she ran out with a red face, she would definitely be laughed at by the guards guarding the door.
Ji Lingxue took out a piece of gold and kissed it. She was really willing to give up everything for the gold.
Ji Lingxue took two deep breaths, looked back and saw that Xiao Yichen had not come out yet. She was considering whether to go back down the mountain first, when she saw Chi Feng leading an old man in plain clothes up the mountain. When they saw Ji Lingxue, they bowed to her.
Ji Lingxue asked: "Chi Feng, what are you busy with?" Xiao Yichen said that the gold had other uses, but did not tell her what it was used for, so she tried to test Chi Feng's mind.
Chi Feng pointed at the old man behind him and introduced: "Princess, this is the craftsman hired by the prince. No matter what it is, he can design it as long as you give him the drawings. I won't talk to you anymore. The prince is waiting impatiently, so I have to go and get busy first." He waved to Ji Lingxue and left with the old man.
Ji Lingxue raised her eyebrows and watched the old craftsman walk away. Is Xiao Yichen going to spend a lot of money to make weapons? !
Ji Lingxue waited there for a while. In less than a quarter of an hour, Xiao Yichen came out. Seeing her, he smiled and said, "I thought you had gone home. Why are you standing here in the cold wind?" He then ordered the guards beside him, "Go and get me my fur coat."
The guard took the order and left. After a moment, he brought a black fur coat over. Xiao Yichen took it and put it on Ji Lingxue, then put the hat on her.
Ji Lingxue looked up at Xiao Yichen, "Why are you so nice to me all of a sudden?" She was used to being ignored, and she was not used to the sudden kindness.
Xiao Yimo asked, "Can't I be nicer to you? The wind is strong in the mountains. Let's go. I'll take you back." As he said that, he pulled Ji Lingxue's somewhat cold hand and put it in his arms, and warmed her hand in a moment.
Ji Lingxue blinked, suspecting that Xiao Yichen had taken the wrong medicine.
The two walked down the mountain side by side. Such alone time was rare. Xiao Yichen thought for a moment and said, "I'm sorry... today."
Ji Lingxue curled her lips. If it wasn't mentioned, she would have really forgotten about being attacked by the third prince of Dayan. When she thought of him, she thought of Ruge leaving, and her mood immediately became bad.
Ji Lingxue said: "Ruge is gone..."
Xiao Yichen nodded and waited for Ji Lingxue's next words.
Ji Lingxue continued, "Where can I find such a good bodyguard with high martial arts skills? Being your princess is so hard. I am either murdered by women or taken hostage by princes from other countries."
Xiao Yichen said: "If you don't mind, I will give you a loyal bodyguard."
Ji Lingxue nodded and was waiting for you to say this.
Ji Lingxue thought for a moment and asked, "Xiao Yichen, should I believe you?"
Xiao Yichen said: "I am your husband, your family, and your only support. You should trust me."
Ji Lingxue tilted her head and looked at Xiao Yichen. The moonlight cast a layer of cold light on his face, but his eyes were bright and shining.
(End of this chapter)