The door closed gently.

As soon as Jiang Ting turned around, he bumped into the boy who was staring intently at him from outside the door.

Lu Jue was like a wolf poised to pounce, making no attempt to conceal his hostility.

Seeing his expression, Jiang Ting knew that the kid had heard something.

He didn't intend to hide anything, calmly turned and walked past, saying in a flat tone, "Come with me."

Lu Jue stubbornly refused to move, "I want to protect the princess."

"If you don't want to exonerate the Lu family, then stand still." Jiang Ting didn't turn his head or stop walking.

Lu Jue's jaw clenched.

Shameless old man!

His chest heaved a few times, but he finally took a step.

Only if the Lu family's case is overturned will he have the qualifications to climb up the ranks in the military and stay by the princess's side for a long time.

He followed Jiang Ting into the conference room.

Jiang Ting sat down and pulled up a file for him to see.

The archives record that within a week, the Lion Clan's Jin family closed all its mining operations, suffering a severe blow. In a fit of anger, Jin Shasha, the matriarch of the Jin family, turned around and accused the mastermind, but there was no evidence.

Lu Jue stared at the name, momentarily stunned.

Jiang Xue.

The Lord of Hailan Star, the royal branch that decisively condemned the Lu family's treason.

He closed his eyes, a surge of irritation rising in his chest.

It's quite obvious that the Lu family was framed, most likely because of those mines, and the royal concubine Jiang Xue is the mastermind behind it all.

But all the evidence points to the Jin family, and Jiang Xue has escaped unscathed.

Jiang Ting's voice was flat, "If you want to overturn the Lu family's case, you can do it now."

Lu Jue looked up: "Where's Jiang Xue?"

Jiang Ting leaned back in his chair, his posture indifferent. "She's a member of the royal family, and so am I. This is all we can do for now. If you want to investigate her, you can do it yourself once you've climbed to the rank of lieutenant."

If the investigation continues, the culprit can only be the Kim family.

No one, including him, expected that a royal female would be involved in a treason case, which led Jiang Xue to realize that the Lu family was being reinvestigated and to abandon the Jin family to protect herself.

The royal female represents the face of the royal family, and as the eldest prince, he cannot act rashly.

Therefore, Lu Jue has to handle this matter himself.

Lu Jue, however, was concerned about something else entirely. His face darkened as he gritted his teeth and asked, "A member of the royal family? Are you one?"

After he finished speaking, the meeting room fell silent.

Jiang Ting chuckled: "You've heard quite a lot."

Lu Jue's eyes were cold and sharp.

He heard it all!

Jiang Ting is shameless!

He wasn't related to the princess by blood, but he watched her grow up from a young age, and he had been harboring those filthy thoughts for countless years!

No wonder the princess went to the slave market to find a slave like him to be her bodyguard; no wonder the princess was always so afraid of him...

Does this old man have no shame?!

Jiang Ting looked at the wolf cub that was about to pounce on him, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his lips.

"Want to expose them?"

Lu Jue wanted nothing more than to spit on him.

"You wish."

So what happens after you expose him? Are you just going to let him harass the princess openly?

Jiang Ting raised an eyebrow slightly.

He was actually kind of hoping that Lu Jue would lose his temper and reveal his true identity.

This guy can let whoever wants to do it do it.

If the female hadn't been so terrified just now, he wouldn't have said that nonsense about "always being the big brother."

His attempt to provoke him failed, and he was somewhat disappointed. He said calmly, "I can overturn the Lu family's case right now, or continue the investigation."

Lu Jue gritted his teeth and made a fierce decision: "Of course I'll continue investigating. I'll climb up! Not just to lieutenant, I'll climb to your position even faster."

The other person only took two years to become a general, so can he!

Jiang Ting was not surprised by his choice, nor did he take the offense seriously, and simply gave a light "hmm".

"I'm giving you a chance. The front lines start next month. If you earn a first-class merit, you'll be qualified to be a team leader. If you earn a few more merits, the rank of second lieutenant won't be hard to come by."

He spoke of it casually, as if these things were incredibly simple.

After saying that, he waved his hand and said, "Go and get ready."

Lu Jueli didn't even listen, he turned around and left.

The door slammed shut with a bang.

Less than ten seconds later, it was kicked away with a "bang".

Lu Jue stood in the doorway, his face dark: "Where are my test results?"

Jiang Ting didn't even look up, and just tossed him a report.

"roll."

Lu Jue glanced at the bright red perfect score on the report and turned around without hesitation.

The door was slammed shut again with a deafening roar.

Jiang Ting glanced at the metal door that had been kicked and slammed and was already somewhat deformed, and laughed in anger.

It's all because we're young... What's so good about being young? Impulsiveness is a good thing.

Inside the palace.

Jiang Zhixia pretended to be asleep and cautiously coaxed Jiang Ting away. Her emotions calmed down in no time.

She lay in bed, utterly despondent.

What are we going to do? The female lead's disguise has been exposed before she even appeared!

Why does it feel like the plot has gone so far as to be completely irreversible?

There's also a second awakening... I only reached B-rank after awakening, but I can still soothe S-rank males, which is very strange.

Moreover, the little white flower had already appeared before the second awakening.

Isn't this order a bit messy?

Jiang Zhixia became more and more confused the more she thought about it.

The door was gently pushed open.

She cautiously squinted open her eyes, then sat up in surprise: "Lu Jue!"

Seeing that she was awake, the boy immediately leaned down obediently and said, "Princess."

Jiang Ting told him to return to the military headquarters, but there was still something he hadn't confirmed, so he couldn't help but come back.

Jiang Zhixia, her face flushed as she looked at her boyfriend who had just fed her, said, "I thought you went back to the military."

Lu Jue stood by the bed, his ears turning red, his eyes darting around with anticipation.

"Princess, were those words spoken yesterday... true?"

When the princess said she liked him, was it genuine affection, or was it due to fluctuations in her mental energy during her second awakening?

Seeing his cautious demeanor, Jiang Zhixia's heart softened. She reached out and cupped his face, answering earnestly.

"real."

After thinking for a moment, he felt it wasn't enough, so he leaned over and gave the boy a quick kiss on the cheek.

Then, with a serious expression, he repeated, "Really, I like you."

The wafting fragrance and the soft touch on his face made Lu Jue blush instantly.

The princess truly loved him; it was like a dream…

Two fluffy wolf ears suddenly stood up on its head.

Jiang Zhixia instinctively reached out to pinch him, but stopped halfway through.

In physiology class, we learned that when a female touches a male's genitals, it's an expression of affection and a gesture of deep comfort...

Isn't deep reassurance just applauding love?

She awkwardly curled her fingers, only then realizing how much of a hooligan she had been to Lu Jue in the past.

The thug looked embarrassed.

Lu Jue waited a few seconds but didn't receive the familiar caress, so he lowered his head and offered his ear to her.

"Princess..." His voice was clear and bright, with a hint of shyness, "If the princess doesn't mind, you can keep me by your side forever."

Jiang Zhixia was initially embarrassed to pinch it, but since it was already in her hand, she hurriedly touched it and quickly withdrew her hand.

She coughed lightly, her tone reproachful: "What do you mean 'always kept by my side'? I haven't seen you since you joined the military."

Lu Jue immediately raised his head, his expression utterly sincere.

"I'll make a name for myself as soon as possible! If I do, I'll get promoted and can then apply to serve the Mistress!"

In the military, males who have entered into a contract can apply for leave to serve females.

The princess said she liked him and wanted to be with him, which means she was making a pact, right?

That's how he understood it.

Jiang Zhixia's face was burning hot.

The term "female master" simply means "wife," doesn't it?

She stammered, "Then you have to be careful too. Don't be too eager for quick success; it's very dangerous."

"Uh-huh!"

Lu Jue nodded vigorously, then boldly climbed onto the bed. Seeing that the female showed no resistance, he carefully pulled her into his arms, his eyes filled with ecstasy.

He was in a daze from the fragrance.

Jiang Zhixia lay confidently against her boyfriend's chest, her fingers itching to move.

To be honest, Lu Jue's physique... his pectoral muscles are really well-developed.

Hey hey hey.

Suddenly remembering something, she grabbed the boy's chest and looked up.

"By the way, did you get your results, brother? Did you pass?"

Mentioning Jiang Ting made Lu Jue's face fall in displeasure.

The princess knew perfectly well that the old man wasn't of royal blood, yet she still addressed him as "Big Brother." The reason she didn't break off relations must be because the princess was soft-hearted and considered the bond between siblings.

He pulled the report out of his pocket.

Jiang Zhixia took it and her eyes lit up.

"Wow! Perfect score! Lu Jue, you're amazing!"

The female showered him with praise, and Lu Jue's ears twitched again. His eyes lit up, and he moved his lips, "So... is there a reward?"

He's been spoiled rotten by the princess; he dares to ask for anything.

Jiang Zhixia blinked, leaned over and gently kissed him on the lips.

It was just a fleeting touch, yet it reminded Lu Jue of the feeling of their lips meeting yesterday, and he was so excited that he almost released his mental energy again.

He quickly suppressed his agitation and controlled his mental energy to prevent it from leaking out.

The princess has just awakened for the second time and cannot withstand too much mental impact.

The two were embracing each other affectionately on the bed when footsteps sounded outside the door.

Lu Jue's ears twitched, and he realized who it was. He quickly climbed off the bed and stood properly by the bedside.

The door was pushed open.

Jiang Lin and Wu Zhan walked in one after the other.

The two saw that the silver-haired sinner was still in the room, his bestial features clearly visible, while their daughter sat on the bed, her cheeks flushed.

Wu Zhan's face darkened, and he glared at Lu Jue.

This slave is so unruly!

His daughter wasn't feeling well, and he was already trying to seduce her!

Before he could lash out, Jiang Lin glared at him first.

Xiaxia is really interested in him, why is she causing trouble now?

Given my daughter's past behavior, the more I try to stop her, the more she'll push me; it's better to just leave her alone.

Anyway, he was just a slave, even a sinful one, but I heard that his eldest son got him into the military and he's under someone's control, so what's there to be afraid of?

When Wu Zhan met the Empress's gaze, he reluctantly shut his mouth.

Jiang Zhixia obediently called out, "Mother, Father!"

Upon hearing that, both of them were completely melted. They didn't care about Lu Jue anymore and rushed over to ask her if she felt unwell anywhere and if she would feel uncomfortable after her second awakening.

Jiang Zhixia shook her head: "I don't feel much, it's probably because my level is low."

Jiang Lin and Wu Zhan choked at the same time.

Which female that has undergone a second awakening isn't at least S-rank?

But it's my daughter...

Fearing that their daughter would be upset, they quickly changed the subject.

"When do you plan to take over the Su family's businesses?"

"Yes, daughter, when do you plan to form a contract with Su Chen? Shouldn't you set a date?"

Jiang Zhixia was taken aback.

She hasn't explained this to Lu Jue yet.

She subconsciously looked at Lu Jue.

That one glance made Wu Zhan very uncomfortable.

With a cold face, he pointed at Lu Jue and said in a harsh tone, "You, get out."

The daughter brought up her husband, and she still cared about the opinion of a slave?!

Lu Jue's expression remained unchanged. After bowing, he quietly withdrew.

Although he didn't like Su Chen, he never coveted the position of the principal wife.

At least for now, he doesn't deserve it.

Tap the screen to use advanced tools Tip: You can use left and right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.

You'll Also Like