Jiang Zhixia didn't get two days of peace; what was bound to happen still happened.

The king led the fleet back to port successfully, and the queen personally urged her to return to the palace.

Meeting the king was unavoidable, but in her memory, King Wu Zhan was a very patient father to her, so she felt there shouldn't be much of a problem.

Little White was forced to stay at home because it started shedding.

The little guy's fine downy fur fell off in a flurry when shaken, and 666, feeling utterly hopeless, chased after it, frantically cleaning it up.

After comforting Xiaobai, and with the little fox looking on with reluctance, Jiang Zhixia led Lu Jue into the palace openly and legitimately.

Instead of hiding it, she decided to do the opposite and openly protect him, at least keeping him by her side.

Jiang Zhixia, along with Lu Jue, attracted many scrutinizing glances along the way.

Some servants curiously stole glances at the tattoo on Lu Jue's face and whispered among themselves.

The guards also cast scrutinizing glances at them, their gazes tinged with a hint of apprehension.

They had heard of the slaves who served the princess and were very curious about this ruthless character who had escaped from the special confinement cell seven or eight times.

During this period, the royal security inspectors and maintenance personnel were almost ashamed to death because of Lu Jue's outstanding achievements.

Unaware of this, Jiang Zhixia noticed the gazes and turned to take his hand, saying, "Don't be nervous, I'm here."

Lu Jue ignored those stares but still nodded emphatically.

Today the king returns, and as usual, a welcoming banquet will be held.

Just like Jiang Ting's time, this was a welcome banquet that didn't need a main character.

Wu Zhan rushed back anxiously to see his daughter. If the Empress hadn't said that his daughter and her husband were having an affair outside the palace, he would have come to her door as soon as he landed.

So, as soon as the servant told him that Jiang Zhixia had arrived, he immediately waved away several servants who were helping him try on his dress and turned to look for his daughter.

Then he saw his sweet, soft daughter holding the hand of a male slave, smiling sweetly.

Wu Zhan felt a lump in his throat.

Didn't we agree that the husband would go to the palace for a romantic getaway?

Who the hell is holding his daughter's hand?!

"His Majesty!"

The servants around him bowed in greeting.

Jiang Zhixia quickly turned her head and saw her father, Wu Zhan.

And his rather unfriendly expression.

She spoke somewhat stiffly, "...Father?"

The moment he shouted that, Wu Zhan's expression changed.

Well, how should I put it? Like a spring breeze melting snow, the king, who was just moments ago full of murderous intent, suddenly put on a kind smile and walked over in a few steps.

"Xiaxia! Let Daddy see you! I heard you were attacked. Are you hurt? Are you scared?"

The overwhelming fatherly love made Jiang Zhixia feel somewhat uncomfortable.

She forced a smile: "I'm fine, not hurt at all. My brother quickly dealt with the attacking Zerg. Did Father's trip go smoothly?"

Wu Zhan patted his chest. "I'm right here, all right? Everything's going smoothly."

Jiang Zhixia nodded repeatedly, and then pulled Lu Jue forward to start building her favorability.

"Father, he and my husband protected me at the time. My husband was seriously injured and had to lie in bed for several days."

Lu Jue knelt on one knee and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty."

Wu Zhan then turned his attention to the wolf boy.

He waved his hand: "Get up. You've done a good job protecting the princess."

Then he squinted and scanned his entire body with his eyes.

"But you'll have to put your ears and tail back in!"

Why does this kid have to expose his animalistic features for no reason?

You deliberately seduced his daughter, didn't you?!

Everyone knows that females mostly like furry animal ears and tails; males from rabbit, cat, and dog tribes are used to using this trick to please females!

Jiang Zhixia quickly explained, "No, Father, his mental strength is a bit unstable and he can't retract it for the time being. It's okay, he's quite cute like this."

Wu Zhan looked at her suspiciously: "Really?"

Jiang Zhixia nodded frantically: "Really, really!"

Lu Jue stood at attention with his head down, not uttering a word.

He did it on purpose.

He discovered that the princess seemed to really enjoy looking at his animalistic features, and occasionally, she couldn't resist touching them.

But he didn't dare admit it to Wu Zhan and pretended to be obedient.

Wu Zhan was too lazy to argue with a criminal slave, so he pulled his daughter and walked into the hall.

As he walked, he asked, "Xiaxia, your mother said you've chosen a husband? Whose husband is he? How is he to you? Is he good to you?"

Jiang Zhixia answered truthfully: "It's Su Chen from the Su family of the Deer Clan. He's a healer, a very nice person, and he's been very kind to me."

Wu Zhan carefully observed his daughter's expression. Seeing that she looked natural and even defended her husband when she mentioned him, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good," he said with relief. "Luckily it wasn't the Bai family's son. If you really liked him, you could have just taken him as a concubine. He's morally corrupt and doesn't deserve the position of the principal wife."

When he left, his daughter was making a huge fuss over that male peacock. Later, with the war on the front lines, she naturally had no time to pay attention to gossip and was unaware that Jiang Zhixia had distanced herself from Bai Zhiyu in order to "protect her husband".

Jiang Zhixia was taken aback, and quickly waved her hand: "Father, I don't like Bai Zhiyu anymore, really! Please don't let him appear in front of me."

If Wu Zhan isn't mentioned, she'd almost forgotten about Bai Zhiyu.

The way that gigolo acted so arrogantly disgusted her just by looking at him once.

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhan laughed even more heartily, "Alright, alright! It's best if you stay away from him!"

He smiled, but in his heart he was already planning to kick the Bai family out of Central City.

Don't let your daughter rekindle her old flame and disrupt the peace of the royal family.

As the group walked into the hall, Jiang Ting emerged from the side corridor.

"Father."

Several people looked up at the same time.

Jiang Zhixia: "!!!"

She grabbed Lu Jue's hand in a flash, their fingers intertwined.

Lu Jue was taken aback.

Wu Zhan didn't notice her subtle movements. Looking at his eldest son, his expression turned serious. "How have you been lately?"

Jiang Ting nodded: "Everything is fine, Father. I have something to report to you."

"Okay, let's go to the conference room to talk," he instructed Jiang Zhixia without turning his head. "Xiaxia, go change into a nice dress. Once the banquet starts, go have fun. Don't wait for us."

Jiang Zhixia obediently replied, "Yes, Father."

Jiang Ting glanced at the nervous female, then looked at her hands clasped intimately with Lu Jue's. Without pausing, he looked away and turned to leave.

After the two left, Jiang Zhixia finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

Jiang Ting is amazing.

Judging from his reaction just now, how could she tell that he had any feelings for her? She almost thought she had suspected the wrong person.

Lu Jue, standing to the side, was wagging his tail so hard it was almost taking off.

Finally, I'm holding hands with the princess again!

They were still holding hands so intimately, their fingers intertwined!

Jiang Zhixia turned her head and saw his flushed face.

She smiled and looked him over with interest.

Even if you've never eaten pork, you've at least seen a pig run, right?

She's just a little slow on the uptake, not really stupid.

How could she not notice the boy's affectionate attitude towards her and the burning gaze he always gave her?

To be honest, Jiang Tingzhen was right. She really liked Lu Jue. If Lu Jue liked her too, she wouldn't mind dating him.

However... now is really not the time.

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