Dream of the Red Chamber: I can see the hidden labels of the beauties.

Jia Can followed Qin Keqing to a secluded courtyard. The two entered the main room one after the other. Qin Keqing ordered the maids and servants who had come with her to wait outside the courtyard and closed the door.

The moment the door closed, Qin Keqing could no longer contain her emotions. She turned around, threw herself into Jia Can's arms, and hugged him tightly, her body trembling slightly.

"Ah Can, you really did it, that's great! Jia Zhen... that old beast is finally dead. I don't have to live in fear anymore, and we don't have to worry about anything anymore."

He choked up as he spoke, his eyes slightly red, and even mist rose in his eyes, filled with a relieved joy.

Jia Can hadn't expected Qin Keqing to be so proactive. At first, he hesitated, his hands hovering in mid-air, unsure whether to respond.

But gradually, he felt Qin Keqing's body trembling slightly, and a surge of tenderness welled up in his heart. Without hesitation, he gently embraced her, holding her close in his arms, and softly comforted her:

"Alright, Keqing, it's alright now. From now on, you can live a carefree life. Besides, I'll take care of everything."

Hearing this, Qin Keqing felt quite relieved and sweet, feeling that Jia Can's embrace was warm and solid, as if it could withstand all the storms of the world.

She nestled close to Jia Can, greedily inhaling his scent, then slowly closed her beautiful eyes, a hint of reminiscence appearing on her pretty face.

At this moment, Qin Keqing felt as if she and Jia Can had returned to the carefree days of playing happily in the Eastern Palace.

At that time, the two of them did not have to worry about scheming against each other, nor did they have Jia Zhen's covetousness and oppression. They were just two innocent and carefree children, running and playing in the sunshine, laughing and talking happily.

Jia Can gently held her in his arms, feeling her warm and soft body against his skin, and a faint fragrance lingering around his nose, which made him feel quite comfortable.

He secretly vowed to protect her well in this life, to prevent her from dying young like in the original story, and to give her a peaceful home and a happy ending.

After a long while, Qin Keqing finally opened her eyes, looked up at Jia Can, a sweet smile appearing on her lips, and said softly:

"Ah Can, I was worried that killing that old beast Jia Zhen would be difficult and risky, but I didn't expect you to do it so flawlessly."

Full of admiration and respect, a gleam of worship flashed in his eyes.

Hearing the beauty's praise, Jia Can couldn't help but feel a little smug, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up. However, he quickly calmed down, suppressed his smile, and replied seriously:

"Nothing in this world is perfect. The most important thing is that I have the Emperor Emeritus's decree, which allows me to act more calmly and without any scruples. If it weren't for the Emperor Emeritus's support, I wouldn't dare to be so bold."

Qin Keqing was taken aback. She had thought Jia Can would seize the opportunity to claim credit, but she hadn't expected him to be so clear-headed and composed. She blinked her beautiful eyes and then asked curiously:

"I really don't understand how you persuaded Jiao Da. How could an old servant like him be willing to risk his life for you?"

Jia Can shook his head:

"Jiao Da's appearance was a complete accident. I hadn't originally planned to use him, but he just happened to get involved, which was a good opportunity to give outsiders a reasonable explanation."

"Otherwise, if Jia Zhen had died peacefully in my room, there would always be suspicious people who would inevitably suspect me. Now that we have Jiao Da as a ready-made 'murderer,' everyone will only focus their attention on him and won't investigate anything else."

Upon hearing this, Qin Keqing's beautiful eyes sparkled. She felt that the man before her had truly regained the intelligence and courage he possessed in his youth, and was even more composed, reserved, thoughtful, and methodical, which made her like him even more.

He stared intently at Jia Can, feeling more and more at ease the longer he looked, as if he wouldn't be afraid even if the sky fell down, as long as Jia Can was there.

A moment later, a hint of worry flashed in Qin Keqing's eyes, and the bright smile on her pretty face faded slightly. She parted her lips slightly:

"Ah Can, I just noticed that Jia Rong seems to be secretly watching me. His eyes are a bit strange. Now that that old bastard Jia Zhen is dead, I'm afraid of him..."

Although the words were not finished, the meaning was already self-evident.

After all, she and Jia Rong were a formally married couple, and their status was undeniable. In the past, Jia Zhen had been suppressing Jia Rong, so Jia Rong naturally dared not mess around with Qin Keqing, and he didn't even dare to approach Tianxiang Tower.

But now that Jia Zhen is dead, the mountain that was pressing down on him has collapsed, and Jia Rong's attitude towards Qin Keqing will inevitably change.

Jia Can's eyes flashed, a cold glint in them, before returning to their gentle state. He patted Qin Keqing's back softly and soothed her gently:

"Don't worry, Keqing. Next, it's Jia Rong's turn. The Emperor Emeritus told me personally that Jia Rong deserves to die just like Jia Zhen, and is even worse than Jia Zhen. I won't give him the chance to do anything to you."

"I will distract him, and he will be dead in two days at the latest. Also, before that, no matter what he tries to do to you, just say that you are still in mourning and it is not appropriate to get close to him."

"Have Ruizhu and other maids stay by your side at all times, never leaving your side, so as not to give him any opportunity to take advantage of you. Just be patient for another day or two."

Qin Keqing felt relieved, smiled sweetly, her beauty captivating, and said:

"Alright, I believe you. I've endured this for so long, so a day or two is nothing. From now on, no one in this manor will be able to stop us from being together."

At this point, she suddenly remembered something, her smile faded slightly, her delicate brows furrowed, and a hint of worry appeared on her face:

"But...about Madam..."

She knew that Madam You was shrewd, capable, and meticulous. If Madam You found out about her affair with Jia Can, it would likely cause another uproar. She looked at Jia Can, waiting for him to come up with a good solution.

Jia Can, on the other hand, was very optimistic and replied cheerfully:

"Qing, you don't need to worry. My sister-in-law is a shrewd woman. With Jia Zhen and Jia Rong both dead, I will definitely inherit the Ningguo Mansion. She will know how to continue to live well in this mansion."

Seeing that he had thought things through thoroughly and considered all aspects, Qin Keqing was no longer worried. She smiled gently, leaned back into Jia Can's embrace, and pressed her face against his chest, feeling a sense of peace she had never felt before.

Jia Can hugged her too, but then calmly reminded her:

"Alright, Keqing, we have plenty of time. Although they are all focused on Jia Zhen's death right now, there are bound to be many eyes and ears around."

"We can't be alone for too long. If someone sees us, it will cause a lot of trouble. We'll have plenty of time to be together in the future, so there's no need to rush."

Upon hearing this, Qin Keqing was extremely reluctant to part with him.

Ever since she learned that Jia Can was in the Ningguo Mansion, she had been dreaming of recognizing him and wanting to lean into his arms to pour out all the longing and grievances she had endured over the years.

Now that her dream has come true, how could she bear to let go?

Instead of loosening her grip, she hugged him even tighter, her arms wrapped around Jia Can's waist, as if Jia Can would disappear if she let go.

Jia Can sensed her attachment to him, paused for a moment, then his eyes flashed with doting affection, his heart filled with tenderness. He lowered his head slightly, whispered softly in her ear, and coaxed her gently:

"My dear, listen to me. We have a long future ahead of us, a little while won't make a difference. For the rest of my life, I will be by your side, seeing you every day and keeping you company every night. No one can stop us now!"

"If we were to ruin our future together because of this fleeting moment, wouldn't we regret it for the rest of our lives?"