Jiang Zhixia thought he was referring to the incident where she killed someone, and her eyes reddened.

"I didn't do it on purpose, I just slapped her twice..."

She struggled to get out of the man's arms.

Jiang Ting didn't let go, holding her waist, and raised his other hand to gently wipe away the tears from the corner of her eyes.

"She's dead, it doesn't matter."

Jiang Zhixia was taken aback.

What do you mean by "it doesn't matter if you die"?

Looking at her dazed expression, Jiang Ting said indifferently, "The Su family has already fallen. A C-level female, she's dead, so be it."

Jiang Zhixia stopped struggling, puffed out her cheeks, and muttered softly, "...Then why did you hit me?"

Jiang Ting looked at her, his eyes unfathomable.

He was just unable to control his jealousy.

Lu Jue had no choice; Jiang Zhixia liked him, so he helped her.

Therefore, prioritizing her safety, he repeatedly made concessions, paving the way for Lu Jue to enter the military and investigate the Lu family's case, and even allowing that wolf cub to be intimate with females in front of him.

He tolerated all of this.

But what about Su Chen?

He never took that deer-man male seriously.

Why would Jiang Zhixia protect a hypocrite who is full of darkness and twistedness but pretends to be gentle and kind on the surface?

Could it be that she also likes Su Chen?

It's normal for a female to like several men. Which noblewoman in the empire doesn't have three or five beastmen around her?

He understands, he understands everything.

But he was just jealous.

Why is it only him who is having such a hard time?

He said in a deep voice, "I hit you because you took the blame for Su Tongwei's death."

Jiang Zhixia pursed her lips and remained silent.

"Didn't you see what Su Tongwei looked like? Don't you know who did it?"

Jiang Zhixia avoided eye contact.

She knows, of course she knows.

She's never practiced Thunderclap Palm, how could she possibly kill someone with two slaps?

She did it on purpose.

Because she is a princess, even if she really killed Su Tongwei, she would only be punished and that would be the end of it. The royal family would never let such a thing get out, much less do anything to her.

But Su Chen couldn't.

To be honest, after beating Su Tongwei, she was shocked to see how badly Su Chen had tortured her. She immediately understood how ruthless Su Chen had been.

She knew the explosion at the Su family sanatorium was related to Su Chen, and she guessed that those people were in even worse shape than Su Tongwei.

But she wasn't afraid.

The more ruthless Su Chen was towards those people, the more she felt he was a very good person.

It's not because she's abnormal, but because in the original story, after Su Chen took revenge on all his enemies, he became the best healer in the military, saving countless soldiers.

He even tormented himself to the point of depression, but he never harmed any innocent person.

Although the plot is on the verge of collapse, some signs can be seen to be accurate when combined with reality.

How bad could someone like that be?

Jiang Ting looked at her silent expression and understood everything.

My intuition was right.

Jiang Zhixia did it on purpose; she was condoning and protecting Su Chen.

Even now, she's not afraid at all; she's just trying to take the blame for Su Tongwei's death!

His hands were itching so badly he really wanted to slap her again.

Jiang Zhixia reacted quickly and grabbed his waist.

Jiang Ting paused for a moment.

Jiang Zhixia looked up, softening her tone: "Big brother, please help me, okay?"

Jiang Ting looked down and saw her gazing at him with those beautiful eyes.

It's so weird.

The fire that had surged to the top of my head just now actually dissipated completely.

"How can I help?"

Jiang Zhixia smiled ingratiatingly at him, "Big brother, how about we just suppress Su Tongwei's death like this?"

Jiang Ting chuckled.

His gaze slowly swept over that bright face. "You want me to lie to Her Majesty the Queen and tell them you killed someone?"

Jiang Zhixia quickly corrected, "An accident! It was an accident that killed someone!"

She watched the man's eyes shift, and she shrank back guiltily: "Is it not allowed? And it really was someone I killed..."

Jiang Ting took a slow, deep breath.

That irresistible fragrance was wafting into his nose again.

He reached out and pinched her chin, gently shaking it. "How many more lies will I have to tell my parents who raised me for you? Hmm?"

Jiang Zhixia swallowed hard when she looked at her older brother's handsome face.

She was indeed a little embarrassed.

Jiang Ting has helped her so much that she can't even count it all.

Just as she was about to say something, her lips were pressed down by fingertips and gently pressed together.

The man stared intently at her with an extremely aggressive gaze.

"You've asked me for help because of your ex-fiancé, you have to offer something in return, right?"

Jiang Zhixia choked.

Why does this sound so awkward?

Although that's the situation, why did he describe it in such an incredibly immoral way?

Before she could react, the man in front of her had already lowered his head and taken it himself.

The moment my fingertips left, warm lips pressed against mine.

"Ugh—"

Jiang Zhixia stared wide-eyed in bewilderment and subconsciously reached out to push him.

Unfortunately, her strength was already insufficient, and with the other person's lips and tongue aggressively prying open her teeth, her limbs immediately went weak.

Jiang Zhixia was so dazed from the kisses that only one thought remained in her mind:

Who said the older brother is cold?

Even the coldest person's mouth is warm!

Jiang Ting enjoyed it with a clear conscience.

The aroma between his lips and teeth made him feel comfortable all over, and he greedily swallowed and absorbed it.

He is the kind of person who takes immediate action once he has a goal.

If the female's attitude gives him an opportunity, he will attack with all his might.

As he asked for it, he looked up and glanced towards the door.

Su Chen had just stood still when his usually gentle expression gradually stiffened.

He watched helplessly as the tall male pressed the princess into his arms and kissed her, remaining silent with his lips pursed.

Jiang Ting looked at him without any hesitation, and even reached out to press the back of the female's neck, deepening the kiss.

After a long while, Jiang Zhixia began to struggle frantically!

She just couldn't take it anymore!

This is the first time I've been so intimate with Jiang Ting while I'm sober. This man is too fierce!

She strained with all her might and finally managed to save her lips before she died.

She covered her mouth and looked at Jiang Ting with a resentful expression.

Jiang Ting was in a good mood, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

Jiang Zhixia blinked and silently lowered her head.

The older brother's face is so impressive...

Jiang Ting raised his hand to wipe the corner of his lips, where the warmth of the female body still lingered.

He looked down at the female curled up in his arms, his voice low and hoarse: "Jiang Zhixia."

"……what?"

"I will handle this."

Jiang Zhixia looked up at him obediently and said, "Thank you, big brother."

Jiang Ting looked at her like this, and his Adam's apple bobbed.

He curled his lips into a smile, speaking each word clearly.

"But you have to remember—it's not all paid off yet."

Jiang Zhixia felt her ears burning and aching.

His meddling alleviated the fear of having someone die on my shoulders.

After Jiang Ting left, Jiang Zhixia touched her numb lips and huffed angrily.

She got up, opened the door, and saw a figure sitting in the living room.

Su Chen sat alone on the sofa, head down, eyes lowered so his expression was unreadable, but he exuded an indescribable weariness.

Jiang Zhixia was stunned: "Su Chen?"

Su Chen raised his head and met her gaze, "Princess..."

She blinked, belatedly realizing what had happened.

Jiang Ting didn't take Su Chen away for investigation?!

He intended to help her from the very beginning!

Saying that the debt hasn't been fully repaid and demanding that she pay something back is just a deliberate act!

Jiang Zhixia angrily muttered a couple of things to herself about that man.

Su Chen sat there, as if all his strength had been drained. Although he still had those gentle features, it made people's hearts tighten.

so tired.

After hiding for so many years and killing so many people, he finally laid out all the evidence in front of Jiang Ting. He thought he was about to face the consequences he deserved, but nothing came of it.

He knew that the prince hadn't done anything because the princess was protecting him.

But this protection only made him more uneasy.

Does the princess already know?

He opened his mouth, as if to say something.

Jiang Zhixia had already moved closer, carefully observing his expression.

"Su Chen, I've avenged you now," she said earnestly. "You're such a good person, don't dwell on the bad things. It's all in the past. Be happy, okay?"

Su Chen was stunned.

Was she talking about... him?

She doesn't know yet? Jiang Ting didn't tell her?

It should be told, so that the princess knows what kind of person she really is.

"Princess," he began with difficulty, "the Su family is actually dead—"

"Ahhh, don't say it!"

Jiang Zhixia covered her ears in terror, "Don't say that word! I'm scared! Don't say it!"

Although Su Tongwei was already dying, she did indeed die at his hands. Just thinking about how that woman died gave him goosebumps!

Su Chen's words stuck in his throat.

Seeing the princess's frightened expression, he was momentarily at a loss for words.

He paused for a moment, then wanted to speak again.

A screen of light was shoved directly into his face.

"How about we celebrate the good news for a couple of days?" Jiang Zhixia held up her personal terminal, patting her chest with lingering fear. "Don't say anything else, I'm too scared!"

Su Chen was forced to look at the light screen.

The screen was filled with discussions about the price changes of the Su family's properties.

[The price of inhibitors has dropped! My father can finally afford them!]

[Thank you, Therapist Su! As a retired veteran, I haven't been able to afford wound medicine for many years, but now I can finally get treatment.]

[Those who gossip about Su Chen, take a look! When the Su family was in power, they didn't accomplish as much as Su Chenqian!]

[I almost had a mental breakdown a few days ago and was resigned to dying, but now I can afford inhibitors... Thank you, Therapist Su]

Scrolling through the comments one by one.

Su Chen's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at the sincere expressions of gratitude.

He chuckled softly.

In the princess's eyes, it was good news to be praised and supported.

He ultimately said nothing.

That evening, Jiang Zhixia dragged him through a bunch of positive comments.

As she flipped through the pages, she muttered, "Look, everyone's saying you're a really good person, this and this..."

Su Chen let her do whatever she wanted, sitting quietly beside her and listening.

As the sounds around him grew fainter, he turned his head and saw that the princess had fallen asleep on the sofa.

He gently raised his hand and helped her turn off the personal terminal.

Then he leaned down, hesitated for a long time, and finally touched the back of her hand with his lips.

He is not like Jiang Ting, who plunders and steals like a space pirate.

He would not do anything out of line without the princess's permission.

The next day, news of Su Tongwei's death spread throughout the entire Central City.

The Su family has been making headlines lately, with any little thing causing a stir. The death of Su Tongwei instantly caused a public uproar.

After all, it was common knowledge that Su Chen was not valued in the Su family. The Su family collapsed just after he became the princess's husband, and Su Tongwei suddenly fell seriously ill. Many people already had doubts about this matter.

Just as everyone was discussing the matter, the official authorities released a statement regarding Su Tongwei's death.

[Su Tongwei took stimulant drugs for a long time in an attempt to forcibly boost her mental strength, which ultimately led to organ failure and her death despite attempts to save her.]

The moment the news broke, the tide turned.

[Enhance mental strength? She's insane! What drug could have such an effect?]

[Among the noble females, she's the only one with a screw loose. Why doesn't she just hand over the business to her beast husband? Why does she have to keep it all to herself?]

There are females who can manage industries, but she lacks the ability and ruined her own career.

Jiang Zhixia scrolled through the comments, her eyes widening slightly.

The eldest brother acted so quickly, already removing Su Chen from this matter.

This means that the Empress Dowager and His Majesty may already know how Su Tongwei died, otherwise why would this statement be released so quickly?

She took out her personal terminal, just about to send a message to Jiang Ting to ask about the situation.

The news about the Queen came out first.

My dear daughter, your father and I are back. Did you miss us?

Jiang Zhixia was stunned for a moment.

This tone and attitude...

She tentatively replied.

[Mom, I've been very good lately, can I ask for some pocket money?]

The other party waved their hand and transferred one million gold coins to her.

Jiang Zhixia looked at the balance and smiled broadly.

Then he muttered something under his breath.

Well, the way Jiang Ting spoke that day made it sound like I forced him to lie, like it was some kind of terrible thing to do.

The lie turned out to be much bigger than she had imagined.

Not only did the eldest brother not pin the blame on Su Tongwei's death at all, but he also kept it a secret from the Empress Dowager!

While inwardly grumbling, Jiang Zhixia once again felt just how much power Jiang Ting wielded.

……

The powerful prince, at this moment, had a calm expression and a composed demeanor.

He looked at the battle report that had just arrived.

The wolf cub is coming back...

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