Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

But if Qing Feng carried out the order, it would be seen as a manifestation of Xiao Zhan's fairness and selflessness. Even if the cousin's family was dissatisfied, they would not dare to express it openly.

"Okay, let's do as you say." After the order was given, Jiang Xue suddenly hugged Xiao Zhan and jumped onto the roof.

"It's boring to drink alone, how about joining me?"

"Xiaoxue, drinking is harmful to your health, so you'd better be moderate." Xiao Zhan reminded.

"You are always so cautious. But I do agree with this saying: In life, we should drink the strongest wine, ride the fastest horse, and love the one we love the most, so that we can live our lives to the fullest."

Jiang Xue patted his shoulder gently: "Let's not talk about this anymore, just drink with me."

Xiao Zhan didn't say anything else, picked up the jar of wine and started drinking.

"Drink slowly, leave some for me."

In the end, Xiao Zhan was very drunk.

Jiang Xue sighed and helped him back to the room. As soon as she entered the room, Xiao Zhan pushed her into the corner and stared at her with deep eyes.

"Xiaoxue, what happened these days always reminds me of the past!"

Thinking back to their carefree days in the past, beautiful memories where time seemed to stand still.

Jiang Xue hugged Xiao Zhan and smiled gently.

"I am no exception. But the river of time never stops. It carries us forward, and we can never return to our innocent childhood."

A hint of tenderness shone in Xiao Zhan's eyes: "Indeed, we have all grown up, shouldering our own worries and responsibilities. But my feelings for you are becoming stronger and stronger."

As he spoke, he moved closer and kissed her lips tenderly.

Jiang Xue quickly responded to his enthusiasm, and the two hugged each other tightly, immersed in the beauty of the moment.

"Master Prime Minister, regarding Lu Shiang's matter..."

Qing Feng suddenly barged in and was shocked by the intimate scene in front of him. He secretly decided that he would inform the other party in the future to avoid such an embarrassing situation again.

Xiao Zhan slowly let go of Jiang Xue, and his tone returned to its usual calmness: "Is Lu Shiang's matter settled?"

"Yes, it was handled according to your instructions."

"Then you can leave."

As if he had been pardoned, Qing Feng hurriedly turned around and left.

Xiao Zhan smiled at Jiang Xue and said, "Qing Feng is already a father's son, but he is still so reckless."

"It's ok."

Jiang Xue once again put her arms around his neck: "It doesn't matter if we do this a few more times, or even go deeper. Let's continue."

After that, she kissed his lips gently again, then left the room with a smile.

Jiang Xue's face was filled with a happy smile. Fu Dong noticed her strangeness and asked curiously, "Your Highness Princess is in a particularly good mood tonight."

"Indeed, because my plan has made some progress, of course I should be happy." Jiang Xue said lightly.

"But I think we should still be cautious." Fu Dong expressed his concern.

"Fudong, you don't understand."

Jiang Xue shook her head: "Xiao Zhan and I have a past that is unknown to outsiders."

Fudong looked at her suspiciously, waiting for more explanations.

"When we were little, Xiao Zhan and I were very good friends. He always looked mature and steady, but I was the only one who knew the other side of him."

"He would catch crickets with me, bring me storybooks, and plan pranks with me to surprise those self-righteous children from aristocratic families."

"We used to laugh our asses off together, which is not something that can be expressed with the serious impression he gives now."

"When I was ten years old, I once encountered an assassin while out, and it was Xiao Zhan who stepped forward to save me. Since then, he has become the most special person in my life."

The next morning, Xiao Zhan and Jiang Xue went to the Tianhe prefectural government office together.

"Xiaoxue, Shen Peixi has been punished. Tianhe cannot be without a master for a day. Do you have a suitable candidate to take over his position?"

Jiang Xue proposed Zhuo Keqin as the successor on the grounds that he was both capable and familiar with local conditions.

The two then discussed new measures to strengthen local supervision, including the establishment of inspection agencies and strict anti-corruption laws.

"If you were to make such a suggestion, I'm sure the ministers would appreciate it and praise you for being honest and fair and wholeheartedly serving the people."

Jiang Xue said with a smile, with a hint of helplessness in her words.

The same suggestion can lead to completely different results depending on who makes it.

When Zhuo Keqin learned that he was appointed as the prefect of Tianhe, he was surprised.

Jiang Xue patted his shoulder gently: "The Prime Minister and I believe that you can shoulder this important task. Don't let us down."

"I will live up to the trust of Her Royal Highness the Princess and the Prime Minister, and will do my best to govern Tianhe well." Zhuo Keqin solemnly promised.

"In that case, you will take office immediately."

Xiao Zhan said: "The princess and I still have a lot of things to deal with, and we will leave Tianhe soon. I hope to hear good news about this place in the capital soon."

After discussion, Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan decided to return to the capital the next day.

They have a lot of important court affairs to deal with, especially the changing situation in southern Xinjiang requires urgent attention.

That night, Xiao Zhan was writing in the study when Jiang Xue suddenly jumped in from the window. He hurriedly covered the words he was writing on the table with a piece of blank paper.

"Xiaoxue, you should go through the main door." Xiao Zhan reminded.

"I just like to surprise people."

Jiang Xue walked closer with a smile: "Are you practicing calligraphy? Let me see what you wrote?"

Xiao Zhan held down the white paper and said, "I just wrote a few words for fun. Xiaoxue, don't worry about it."

"Well, then don't watch it."

Jiang Xue changed the subject: "Xiao Zhan, you were drunk last night.

Xiao Zhan remained calm: "I did drink too much last night."

"It's okay, we can enjoy it together again tonight."

Jiang Xue said softly: "After returning to the capital, we won't be so free anymore, so why don't we cherish the present time?"

As she spoke, she raised her head to kiss him.

Xiao Zhan stared at the woman in front of him and felt that she was his destiny. She always made him irresistible. To him, she was like a poison that was difficult to quit.

Seeing that he was looking at her with a dazed look in his eyes, Jiang Xue lifted his chin and said jokingly, "My Lord Prime Minister, just follow me."

Xiao Zhan looked at her with deep eyes and kissed her without hesitation.

"Lord Chief Assistant!"

Qing Feng's voice came from outside the door: "Tianhe prefect Zhuo Keqin wants to see you."

He remembered the lesson from last time and was very careful this time, not daring to act rashly.

Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan were discussing something, but when they heard the urgent news, they immediately stopped talking.

"Come in." Jiang Xue responded.

After Qing Feng entered the room, he quickly reported: "Your Highness, Prime Minister, Lord Zhuo said that he received news at night that several families in the city suddenly had high fever and died.

He suspected it was plague, had the case examined by a coroner, and had the patient's family members quarantined."

Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan exchanged heavy looks.