dognovel Chapter 113 So that means you like me?
Chapter 113 So that means you like me?
The rain lasted all day and showed no signs of stopping even as night fell.
After dinner, it was already completely dark.
Xiao Hengzhi was busy with something and, unusually, didn't bother her.
With nothing to do, Jiang Mian prepared to rest early.
Duan Zhi'an should have already read that letter; I wonder what his reaction will be. But judging from his thinking, he probably already expected it.
When she asked Duan Zhi'an for help, he said that if she wanted to solve the problem once and for all, the only way was to get rid of him.
Now that she no longer wants to kill Xiao Hengzhi, he should be safe, right?
But Jiang Wan always felt that something was wrong; Duan Zhi'an was not someone who would help others easily.
Although his plan was indeed a risky but brilliant strategy, why did he directly tell her that?
Or was he planning to use me to kill Xiao Hengzhi?
Why did Duan Zhi'an want to kill him?
Xiao Hengzhi is currently just a newly appointed prince without real power, and he poses no threat to the crown prince.
The more she thought about it, the more puzzled she became, feeling as if she had stepped into a maze and become a pawn.
But she couldn't see who was playing the game.
The sound of raindrops pattering against the windowpane outside made her feel uneasy.
She got up, put on her cloak, and went out for some fresh air.
Just as I reached the door, it was pushed open.
Xiao Hengzhi stepped into the house and saw her standing at the door. He asked, "Where are you going?"
Jiang Wan had mixed feelings and didn't want him to see anything, so she turned her body and said in a low voice, "It's too stuffy in the room, I want to go out for some fresh air."
After saying that, he went outside.
Several candles in the stone pillars in the courtyard had gone out, and the lights in the corridor had also been blown out by the wind.
Only a faint light shone from inside the room, barely enough to see the road.
Jiang Mian leaned against the pillar in the corridor and took a few deep breaths.
Suddenly I felt a warm sensation on my back.
"What's wrong? You've been sullen ever since Wen Qian left."
Xiao Hengzhi whispered in her ear and held her hand from behind.
Jiang Mian remained silent, then changed the subject, saying, "Your Highness's hands are not as cold as before."
Xiao Hengzhi chuckled softly: "Do you prefer it a little cooler or a little warmer?"
“Of course, I’d prefer something warmer,” she blurted out.
Then the person behind him turned him around and teased, "So that means you like me?"
Jiang Mian was already used to his shamelessness, so she curled her lip and walked into the house.
"Your Highness should rest early. If the rain stops tomorrow, don't forget what you promised me."
She had barely stepped into the house when Xiao Hengzhi followed her in.
Jiang Wan was startled and took a step back: "What is Your Highness doing here? I won't keep Your Highness here tonight."
"I am not here to ask for your consent."
He went into the room, blew out the light, and turned to say, "Go to bed and sleep."
He looked extremely anxious.
Jiang Mian stood rooted to the spot, unable to move her legs.
"If that's how it is, Your Highness, then I won't sleep tonight."
She stubbornly maintained a standoff with him.
Xiao Hengzhi clicked his tongue lightly, took a long stride, picked her up horizontally, and placed her on the bed.
Her cloak was ripped off, leaving her only in a nightgown underneath, and she immediately felt a chill.
"Listen to me, go to sleep quickly." Xiao Hengzhi sat on the edge of the bed and covered her with the blanket.
Jiang Wan felt that Xiao Hengzhi was acting very strangely tonight, which inexplicably made her feel uneasy.
She threw back the covers and sat up.
Seeing that she was about to get out of bed, Xiao Hengzhi grabbed her arm, pulled her into his arms, and comforted her, "I'll go out after you fall asleep."
He held her tightly, as if he wanted to meld her into his body.
Jiang Mian remained in that position without breaking free.
After a long silence, Xiao Hengzhi finally spoke again: "Jiang Wan..."
"Ok?"
"sorry......"
He buried his face in her neck and spoke indistinctly.
Jiang Wan sensed a hint of sadness in his voice.
She didn't know how to answer; this sudden apology felt like it had dragged her back to a past life.
The high and mighty regent bowed his head and admitted his mistake to her.
But it's too late...
"..."
After a long silence, Xiao Hengzhi said again, "If it weren't for you, I would have died long ago... But I wronged you before, and I still do now..."
He spoke softer and softer, but his grip on her tightened.
Jiang Wan didn't hear what he said clearly; she only felt as if her chest was about to be crushed.
She patted Xiao Hengzhi's back, managing to say with difficulty, "It's too tight... loosen it..."
Xiao Hengzhi reduced his strength and continued to rub against her neck.
I held her for who knows how long before finally putting her down to lie down.
Before leaving, I gently kissed her forehead.
"Go to sleep. I'll leave once you're asleep."
Jiang Mian clutched the blanket, only her eyes showing.
This is the first time I've ever been watched while I sleep.
She was a little nervous at first, feeling like someone was watching her. But perhaps the darkness of night made her sleepy, and Xiao Hengzhi didn't do anything more and gradually fell asleep.
Her breathing gradually became steady. She smacked her lips, moved her hand slightly, and fell into a deep sleep.
Xiao Hengzhi slowly leaned in and pressed his lips to hers, giving her a lingering, reluctant kiss.
Before leaving, he whispered one last time, "Wait for me to come back."
Jiang Mian turned over, still fast asleep.
Xiao Hengzhi closed the door and went out.
The courtyard was full of guards, surrounding Jiang Mian's room in three layers.
"Keep a close watch on her and do not allow anyone to approach her. If anything happens to her, I will have your entire family executed."
The guards all bowed their heads and knelt down, guarding the area in hushed tones.
Xiao Hengzhi went back to his room and changed his clothes.
When it emerged again, it had blended into the night.