Wasn't he supposed to be beaten to death? Why did this powerful cousin love him so much?

It's Chen Jingang!

Jiang Sese should have guessed it long ago. The only person who could set up a secret passage in the private room of the restaurant and take her away silently under the noses of Hongdou and the guards was Chen Jingang. There was no one else in Yangzhou who could do this and had met them before.

Jiang Sese closed her eyes and cursed inwardly.

Chen Jingang slowly walked up to Jiang Sese.

He had previously imagined at the ferry crossing what kind of stunning beauty this woman must possess to have captivated Xie Junheng like that.

Now that he was so close, he realized that Princess Chenjia was ten times more beautiful than he had imagined.

The black cloth covered her eyes, but it couldn't hide her face. Her forehead was smooth, her nose was delicate, and her lips were naturally red. Her skin glowed faintly in the sunlight, making the black cloth covering her eyes even more dazzling.

Chen Jingang subconsciously reached out to remove the black cloth, but stopped abruptly when his fingers touched the edge of the fabric.

The woman before him was Xie Jue's woman, and that identity alone was enough to send shivers of excitement through him.

Chen Jingang withdrew his hand and looked down at Jiang Sese's blindfolded face.

The black cloth covered her supposedly alluring peach blossom eyes, making the rest of her face stand out even more. Her full lips were slightly pursed, showing a hint of stubbornness, and the fair skin on the side of her neck revealed very fine blue veins.

He had seen so many women, but none could compare to her.

It's a pity that such a beauty married Xie Junheng, a man who didn't understand romance.

"What is the purpose of the Prince's actions?" Jiang Sese's voice was unexpectedly calm, carrying a hint of offended coldness, without any panic of being kidnapped.

This reaction made Chen Jingang raise an eyebrow slightly.

The footsteps drew closer, and Jiang Sese could feel his scrutinizing and amused gaze falling on her.

"What's your intention?" Chen Jingang smiled and said, "I just heard that my sister is about to leave Yangzhou, and I'm very reluctant to part with her. I want to find a quiet place to catch up with her, and then I'll... return her to her in perfect condition later."

Chen Jingang deliberately emphasized the last four words, the implied obscenity of which made Jiang Sese's heart sink to the bottom.

The advisor's words echoed in Chen Jingang's mind—her reputation was more important than her life, and she would never dare to make a sound!

Jiang Sese tried to remain calm and said, "Catch up with old friends? That's not how you treat a guest."

"Does the Prince only dare to talk to a wooden puppet that can't move?"

Everyone knows about using reverse psychology, but not everyone can handle being provoked.

Chen Jingang was, after all, a prince, so he still had some pride.

In the past, the people he had gotten his hands on were certainly not like Jiang Sese.

Most of the women he seduced cried and made a scene, even threatening suicide. Chen Jingang was not the kind of gentle and considerate person he was, so he naturally used some methods.

But since he wanted to return Jiang Sese intact, he naturally couldn't hurt her.

But upon hearing Jiang Sese's words, which were both provocative and pretentious, Chen Jingang narrowed his eyes.

What if she behaves well and doesn't make a fuss?

Perhaps it was Xie Junheng who failed to satisfy her?

Chen Jingang really didn't like dealing with a wooden figure that didn't react at all. He arrogantly believed that even the wildest horse could be tamed as long as the right reins were found.

Moreover, this is Yangzhou, his territory, deep within his villa.

Even if the pressure points are released, where can a weak woman who doesn't know martial arts run to?

He had top-notch bodyguards around him, and layers of guards outside the door, making it impossible for her to escape.

Releasing the pressure points was merely to make this reunion a little more interesting.

With a hint of amusement and a condescending tolerance, Chen Jingang said, "Very well, since we are entertaining guests, we should naturally follow the proper etiquette."

He clapped his hands after he finished speaking.

Behind Jiang Sese, a bodyguard appeared silently and precisely tapped her nape and shoulder blade with two fingers.

Jiang Sese felt her body relax, and the suffocating numbness receded like a tide.

Jiang Sese's first reaction was to pull down the black cloth covering her eyes.

Suddenly, a bright light shone before her eyes, causing Jiang Sese's eyes to well up with tears instantly. However, Jiang Sese resisted the urge to close her eyes and instead tried to open them wide, quickly looking around!

What comes into view is a courtyard.

Just a few steps directly in front of her, Chen Jingang, dressed in a brocade robe, was staring at her blankly.

Even though I couldn't see her eyes through the cloth, I knew she was an absolute beauty.

Unexpectedly, such a glamorous and alluring face was paired with a pair of clear, bright eyes, so clean that they were free of any trace of worldly impurities.

The striking contrast between her vibrant skin and clear, bright eyes creates a unique and striking effect.

It has a unique flavor.

Chen Jingang stood there, stunned, speechless for a moment, all the words he had prepared stuck in his throat.

His gaze was uncontrollably drawn to her face, and a surge of restlessness rose within him.

Suddenly, I no longer wanted to return it intact.

Chen Jingang's throat bobbed slightly, and it took him a while to come back to his senses. His tone unconsciously lost some of its original oppressiveness and gained a hint of careful flattery that he himself did not realize: "No wonder...no wonder Xie Junheng kept such a close eye on you."

Jiang Sese's gaze swept over Chen Jingang seemingly timidly, while she gently smoothed her hair, as if worried that her recent fussing had messed up her hairstyle. Her fingertips moved silently, quietly plucking a slender hairpin, holding it firmly in her palm, and concealing it in her sleeve.

Chen Jingang was unaware of her subtle actions.

His eyes were fixed on Jiang Sese's face.

Chen Jingang took two steps toward Jiang Sese, his gaze lingering on her face with undisguised possessiveness, and said softly, "Didn't you think we weren't polite enough just now, little sister? Now, can we catch up properly?"

He approached step by step, and under the pressure of his gaze, Jiang Sese seemed flustered and took a small step back.

Jiang Sese's back pressed against the cold artificial rock behind her, leaving her with nowhere to retreat.

This is an exquisite courtyard, surrounded by corridors on all four sides. The rockery is arranged in a well-organized manner, and several crabapple trees are in full bloom, with petals falling softly in the afternoon breeze.

If she hadn't been kidnapped, she would probably have praised the courtyard as truly elegant.

Chen Jingang smiled with satisfaction as he watched her being cornered by the artificial hill.

He liked this feeling.

The prey had nowhere to escape and could only be slaughtered at his mercy.

Chen Jingang slowly reached out, wanting to touch the face that had captivated him, his voice low and husky with barely suppressed excitement: "Good sister, you know, I've seen many women, but none have ever made me so infatuated with you after just one glance. Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you. As long as you cooperate obediently, I'll send you back later. If you struggle and hurt yourself, I'll feel sorry for you."

For the first time, Jiang Sese felt a psychological shadow when she heard the word "brother".

Just as Chen Jingang's fingers were about to touch her cheek, Jiang Sese suddenly raised her hand quickly, and the hairpin slashed hard across the back of Chen Jingang's hand, instantly creating a thin bloodstain, with blood droplets rolling down her fingertips.

Chen Jingang winced in pain, abruptly pulling his hand back to cover the back of his hand, his narrow eyes filled with a mixture of anger and disbelief.

"You—you bitch!"

Chen Jingang raised his hand to slap her face, but Jiang Sese nimbly dodged to the side, causing Chen Jingang's slap to miss. She then smiled slightly and said, "If the Prince begs me now, it's not too late."