Lu Jue's identity is special; he doesn't have a personal terminal and can only stay at home, so naturally he doesn't know the news that "the princess has chosen her husband."

Jiang Zhixia didn't intend to hide it from him, but seeing his slight unease, she softened her voice to reassure him: "It's a decision, but don't worry, you don't need to listen to anyone except me."

Lu Jue gave a muffled "hmm," then suddenly leaned closer and gently nuzzled his face into the princess's warm hand.

These days, he's become much bolder.

He discovered that as long as he was obedient enough, the princess would always be exceptionally lenient with him, and would even indulge his intimate behavior.

However, things are different once there is a legitimate husband.

Before the Lu family fell from power, he was also of noble birth and knew all too well the rules of this world: once a female had a legitimate husband, a slave like him would almost lose the right to be close to a female.

What's more, he's an S-class.

Masafu will only become more wary of him.

Jiang Zhixia was easygoing and didn't think there was anything wrong with him. Instead, she casually pinched the flesh on his face.

She's alright, just a little chubby.

Lu Jue was quite thin when he first came out of the slave farm, but he has finally gained some weight these days.

She was planning in her mind that once his mental strength had completely stabilized, she would take him to retrieve the slave chip.

Late at night, at the Su family mansion.

A dark shadow swept past silently.

Su Chen was sitting in the room, his fingertips stroking the resonating crystal in a daze.

The lights suddenly came on.

He quickly put away the crystal and turned around, unsurprisingly seeing Ning Yi at the door.

Ning Yi strode in, his face full of anxiety: "What's going on? Is it really decided?"

"Um."

"How did you do that? That infatuated girl didn't do anything to you, did she? It couldn't be...?"

Ning Yi looked at him with concern, her gaze involuntarily drifting towards his lower body.

It's no wonder he has a dirty mind; it's just that the princess's infatuation with him is widely known.

Su Chen held back for a moment, then pushed him away: "The princess isn't that filthy."

"You're still talking to her?!" Ning Yi gritted his teeth in anger. "You're not really going to make a contract with her, are you?"

Su Chen was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled.

"It's not impossible."

Looking at his expression, Ning Yi understood everything.

He was furious: "Su Chen! Can't you be a little more assertive! You were fooled by a few sweet words from a female?"

He couldn't believe it; his friend was always so rational, how could he be so rash this time!

"She wouldn't lie to me," Su Chen said softly.

Even though her request was absurd, she still fulfilled it.

He had a gut feeling that if it were Jiang Zhixia, even if he didn't actively end the relationship three months later, she wouldn't treat him like other females, as an appendage that could be disposed of at will.

Ning Yi wanted to slap him awake, but was afraid of hurting his friend, so he could only grab his shoulders and put on a serious expression.

"Are you really going to become a stepping stone for the Su family?"

The smile on Su Chen's face slowly disappeared.

They're dreaming.

He wished he could drag the entire Su family down to hell with him, so how could he willingly become a tool for them to curry favor with the royal family?

"I have my own plans."

Ning Yi stared at him for a long time before finally giving up: "Fine, you've always been decisive, I can't persuade you, but you have to promise me that if anything happens, you must come to me. I may not have anything else, but I have enough money!"

Su Chen smiled sincerely and said, "Okay."

……

For the next four or five days, Jiang Zhixia lived a regular life.

He watched Lu Jue take his medicine and eat on time every day, while leisurely letting grass grow on his head.

By the fifth day, she finally couldn't stay idle any longer.

She enthusiastically helped Lu Jue put on his mask. "Come on, let's go shopping!"

With money in her pocket, she bought things without hesitation.

Clothes, shoes, accessories... Before long, Lu Jue's hands were full of shopping bags.

The boy followed obediently, his hands full of clutter. Jiang Zhixia was afraid he wouldn't be able to see clearly and would fall, so she pulled his wrist and led him forward.

After wandering around for half a day, she finally stopped, completely satisfied.

Just as she was about to take her spoils home, a figure blocked her way.

"What a coincidence, Princess, to meet you here."

Jiang Zhixia looked up, a hint of amazement flashing in her eyes.

The man was tall, with striking long, flowing red hair and captivating features that would make many women feel inferior.

But she didn't know this person.

Ning Yi stepped forward, and Lu Jue immediately stepped aside to block him, his eyes full of vigilance.

He chuckled softly, his gaze sweeping over Lu Jue before turning to Jiang Zhixia. "The princess's servants are certainly loyal."

Lu Jue remained completely still.

Jiang Zhixia tugged at his sleeve, signaling him to relax, then looked at the red-haired man: "Who are you?"

"I am Ning Yi, the eldest son of the Ning family," Ning Yi said with an elegant bow. "Your Highness seems to be in high spirits today. Did you enjoy your visit?"

Jiang Zhixia responded with two confused "Um, it's alright. Um, is there anything I can help you with?"

Ning Yi's smile faded slightly: "It's nothing, I'm just a little curious, how can a princess go shopping with a servant and leave her husband behind?"

he is very angry.

It's been a few days!

They've been engaged for days!

The royal family hasn't even sent anyone to pick up Su Chen yet, leaving him to continue staying in that wolf's den of the Su family!

Is she dissatisfied with Su Chen, or is she simply playing with his friend?

Jiang Zhixia was puzzled. Why was this person suddenly bringing up Su Chen?

Something suddenly flashed through my mind...

Then she awkwardly touched her nose.

Oh, right... After a female chooses a husband, she has to take him away.

If they don't take him away, it's basically a declaration that the husband is no longer favored.

It's not that she was slow to react; it's just that the original owner was thoroughly manipulated by Zeng Wenwen, and spent all her time chasing after Bai Zhiyu, paying no attention to these rules.

But... if Su Chen is brought to my side, won't Lu Jue be unable to hide anymore?

Why don't we speak to the Empress Dowager and have her sent to the palace?

I wonder what Su Chen's plans are.

Ning Yi noticed the hesitation on her face.

The red-haired beauty's eyes turned cold. "If the princess didn't like him, why did she choose him in the first place? Didn't you say you would treat the husband well?"

If someone else had said that, Jiang Zhixia would probably have been angry.

It's too much of a stranger to meddle in other people's business!

But Ning Yi's face was too beautiful; when she got angry, it was like a beautiful woman's angry rage, and she couldn't get angry at all.

And it was indeed her oversight that caused this.

She coughed lightly and casually made up an excuse: "I've just not been feeling well these past few days. I plan to contact Su Chen again when I feel better. I won't abandon my husband."

Ning Yi didn't believe it at all, but simply bowed and said, "I hope the princess will keep her word."

After saying that, he turned and left, his red hair whipping in a beautiful arc.

Jiang Zhixia, that's too much!

But what perfume is she wearing? It smells so good! I'll have to look into it later.

Jiang Zhixia was scolded by a stranger and then inexplicably left with Lu Jue.

Lu Jue glared at Ning Yi's retreating figure with annoyance.

He had long noticed that the princess seemed to have only a vague understanding of certain rules, and even after arranging a marriage, she hadn't brought the man home.

He decided not to remind her, thinking that he could be close to her for as long as possible.

This person, of all people, had to come over and point it out.

Judging from the princess's attitude just now... she must treat her husband very well.

On the hovercar, Lu Jue lowered his head in disappointment and gripped Jiang Zhixia's hand even tighter.

Jiang Zhixia was busy fiddling with the personal terminal and didn't notice his unusual behavior.

Hopefully, Su Chen hasn't suffered any grievances because of her "neglect" these past few days.

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