The concubine was charming and alluring, and the ruthless prince coaxed her day and night.

Chapter 17 The Woman with Two Sides and Three Knives

As Zhao Yunzheng, carrying the Jade Face Cream and wearing a black iron mask, stood on the lush paulownia tree inside the Stone Warm Pavilion under the cover of night, Xu Jiaojiao and Lianye were standing in the southwest corner of the courtyard.

Lianye looked conflicted: "Master, are you serious?"

Xu Jiaojiao nodded firmly: "Of course!"

After a brief internal struggle, Lianye took a deep breath: "Alright! Then this servant will risk my life to accompany you tonight! No, Master!"

After saying that, Lianye picked up the shovel next to her and began digging the soil frantically.

After Lianxin was punished, no new maids entered Shi Nuan Pavilion, so only Xu Jiaojiao and Lianye remained in the entire courtyard.

Lianye was one of their own, so Xu Jiaojiao didn't act coy at all in front of her.

She also picked up a shovel from the side and started digging along with Lianye.

Upon seeing this, Lianye was shocked and quickly snatched the shovel from Xu Jiaojiao's hand: "No! Your injuries haven't healed yet, Master. I can do it by myself."

Xu Jiaojiao chuckled, "It's alright, I'll just be gentle. I'm not as delicate as you think~"

Zhao Yunzheng, standing in the tree: "?"

and many more!

Etc., etc!

Is the woman below the same one who was as weak and vulnerable as a little white rabbit in front of him a few days ago, and who seemed ready to cry at any moment?

Zhao Yunzheng felt a sense of disconnect, as if everything before him was unreal.

Coming to his senses, he realized that Xu Jiaojiao's behavior in front of him was all an act!

In an instant, anger filled his heart.

He hates two-faced women the most!

Xu Jiaojiao is just like all the other women in the backyard!

They all say one thing to his face and another behind his back, trying to make him completely fooled!

At that moment, he really wanted to jump down and confront Xu Jiaojiao, asking her why she had lied to him!

But whenever he thought of Xu Jiaojiao's sincere gaze and her selfless rescue, he felt that Xu Jiaojiao was not that kind of person.

For a moment, disappointment, anger, and hesitation lingered in Zhao Yunzheng's mind.

A sore and aching feeling filled his chest. He desperately wanted to leave, but inexplicably, he stood there for a long time.

"Found it! Found it! Master, there really is one!"

Lianye's exclamation brought Zhao Yunzheng back to his senses. He then realized that Xu Jiaojiao and the other woman had dug the pit to a depth of thigh-deep.

He looked closely and saw Xu Jiaojiao bending down and scooping something out of the pit with both hands. This thing seemed to be...

"Master, you're amazing! How did you know there was Black Spirit Ginseng here!"

The Black Spirit Ginseng is priceless, and Lianye looked at her master with adoration, almost jumping for joy.

Xu Jiaojiao was also very happy.

Persistence pays off. These past few days, she's been taking walks in the yard whenever she has free time, and that's when she discovered this treasure.

Thinking of Chen Xi, who eavesdrops every day from the corner of the wall.

Xu Jiaojiao's eyes were obscure, and she smiled meaningfully: "The book says that the black spirit ginseng grows easily after it sprouts from the ground, and its roots extend for several feet. It bears fruit in the hollow cave of the void, and it will turn when thunder strikes, hence the name Thunder-Striking Child."

Upon hearing this, Lianye suddenly realized, "No wonder you ran into the courtyard during yesterday's thunderstorm, Master. It turns out you were looking for the Black Spirit Ginseng!"

As she spoke, Lianye scrambled out of the pit using both her hands and feet.

The pit is too deep; she needs to find a ladder to help her master climb out.

Xu Jiaojiao held the black ginseng in her arms with great care: "Lianye, tomorrow go to the storeroom and ask for two exquisite little water tanks for me."

Lianye asked, puzzled, "What does Master need a water vat for?"

Xu Jiaojiao's eyelashes trembled: "The black ginseng can help people sleep. I heard that Your Highness has always had difficulty falling asleep, so I want to soak the black ginseng in water and use this water to make some snacks for Your Highness every day."

When Xu Jiaojiao mentioned her "beloved," she became gentle, and even her voice became more melodious.

Zhao Yunzheng, perched in the tree, felt a jolt in his heart.

So Xu Jiaojiao went to great lengths to dig the pit in order to dig up the black ginseng for him?

In fact, Xu Jiaojiao wasn't two-faced.

It's only natural for a delicate woman like her to act coquettishly, feel wronged, and need protection in front of the person she loves!

He failed in his responsibilities as a husband, forcing Xu Jiaojiao to dig a pit like a man, and he even misunderstood her as two-faced!

In an instant, Zhao Yunzheng felt a pang of guilt.

At that moment, he was glad that he hadn't acted impulsively and turned to leave.

Otherwise, he would be betraying the sincere heart of this foolish woman who loves him so deeply...

On the ground, the lotus leaves finally crawled out of the pit.

She stood up and patted the mud off her clothes: "Master, please wait for me, I'll go find a ladder!"

Xu Jiaojiao nodded slightly: "Be careful! Don't rush!"

Lianye agreed, lifted her skirt, and ran away in a flash.

Xu Jiaojiao chuckled to herself.

This girl is so impulsive...

Suddenly, everything went dark before her eyes, and a person descended from the sky, landing directly in the pit and standing face to face with her.

Xu Jiaojiao: "?"

Upon seeing the black iron mask on the newcomer, Xu Jiaojiao's throat tightened, and her voice trembled: "No way! Am I really going to die?"

Zhao Yunzheng: "..."

Before she could even explain, Xu Jiaojiao burst into tears and begged for mercy: "Big brother, please don't kill me! I'll do anything you want! Really!"

Zhao Yunzheng: "..."

I was so angry I almost laughed!

Does he look that scary?

Just as he was about to remove his mask, Zhao Yunzheng's amazing hearing had already heard Lianye running back.

In a flash, Zhao Yunzheng reached out and hugged Xu Jiaojiao's soft waist, and with a light leap, he pulled her out of the deep pit.

The woman was still injured, and if she crawled out on her own, she would inevitably aggravate her wounds.

Anyway, she's so light, it's easy to bring her out.

After Xu Jiaojiao landed safely, Zhao Yunzheng let go of her hand and nimbly climbed through the half-open window into Xu Jiaojiao's main house.

The series of actions stunned Xu Jiaojiao.

What's going on?

So, you have to keep quiet about silencing them?

Lianye ran up the ladder, panting heavily, only to find that her master was already outside the pit.

In comparison, the master was clean except for the mud he got from digging the hole, unlike her, who was as dirty as a wildcat.

Lianye stared in disbelief: "Master, how did you get out?"

Xu Jiaojiao choked up: "Uh...maybe...maybe...that's how I crawled out?"

Lotus Leaf: "..."

Forget it, it’s not important!

It's good that Master is out safe and sound!

As a maid, Lianye had excellent professional skills. She never asked any questions that her mistress didn't want to say!

She stepped forward and took the black ginseng from Xu Jiaojiao's hand: "You've been digging all night, and it's almost dawn. Shall I help you to rest?"

A bead of cold sweat trickled down Xu Jiaojiao's forehead.

There's a shadow guard waiting to silence us in the main house. Going in now would be like walking into a trap.

Xu Jiaojiao immediately made a decision: "Lianye, I want to sleep with you tonight! Let's sleep in your room! Oh, and remember to put a knife under your pillow!"

Lotus Leaf's pupils dilated in shock: "???"

Inside the main house.

Zhao Yunzheng waited for a long time but Xu Jiaojiao did not return to the house.

He hesitated as he looked out the window into the yard.

Seeing that there was no trace of the master and servant in the courtyard, his brow twitched.

Thinking of Xu Jiaojiao's reaction when she first met him, Zhao Yunzheng laughed in exasperation.

good good!

good good good good!

That woman, she ran pretty fast!