Ateli wanted to chase after him, but quickly gave up the idea - things were moving in the direction she expected, and she couldn't let anything go to waste.

Faced with the sudden move, Jiang Xue was neither panicked nor resisted, but just asked softly: "Where are you taking me, sir?"

"You'll know when the time comes." Artek said mysteriously.

"I hope it's a nice place." Jiang Xue responded.

Finally, Artek brought Jiang Xue back to his mansion and led her into the inner room.

He gazed at her affectionately, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes: "Yiyi, you are finally back. This time, I will not let you leave again."

Jiang Xue smiled gently and corrected him, "You may have recognized the wrong person, I am Jiang Xue, not the one you are talking about."

Artek's hand gently touched her face, and his voice was pleading:

"Are you still mad at me? I was wrong. I'll listen to you from now on. Stop pretending you don't know me, okay?"

Jiang Xue responded calmly: "Second Young Master, I am not the Yiyi you mentioned. Even if we look alike, you shouldn't have mistaken me for someone else. Maybe you drank too much tonight, or you did it on purpose."

Artek's eyes suddenly became clear:

"I know you are not her, but she is no longer here, so I want to treat you as her. As long as you are willing, I will treat you well."

"If I were you, I wouldn't think so."

Jiang Xue smiled: "Don't you think my appearance is strange? Don't you have any doubts about what will happen next?"

"I know Ateli arranged all this, but so what? Even if you are an assassin sent by her, you can't hurt me."

"That may not be the case."

Jiang Xue said: "As long as you regard me as the lover in your heart, you will be more dangerous."

From the moment Ateli put the special flower ornaments on her, Jiang Xue realized something was wrong.

Combined with the old silver necklace given to her later, she became even more convinced that there must be some hidden story.

It was not until she met Artek and was mistaken by him for Yi Yi that she gradually began to guess: these decorations should belong to Yi Yi.

Ateli took the trouble to dress her up like this, obviously she had some ulterior motive. Perhaps from the beginning to the end, Ateli brought her back to the princess's mansion just to use her.

Realizing this, Jiang Xue felt relieved. Since they were all using each other, how could there be any talk of letting each other down?

"You are not Ateli's assassin."

Atek looked at her and said with certainty: "If it were, you would have done everything you could to get close to me instead of saying these words."

"Maybe I'm just confusing you, letting you down your guard, and then looking for an opportunity to strike back?"

Artek smiled slightly and lifted her chin: "Originally she was just a woman who looked like Yi Yi, but now she is becoming more and more interesting. Anyone who can say this must be extraordinary. Tell me, who are you?"

"Someone who appreciates your talent and is willing to help you achieve great things."

"Help me achieve great things, that's a lot of words."

"Second Master, you want to be the king, don't you?"

Artek suddenly grabbed Jiang Xue's chin with considerable force and said coldly, "Do you know that what you just said could cost you your life?"

Jiang Xue looked straight at him, calm and composed: "I understand, but I know even more clearly that I won't die, because I spoke the truth about what's on your mind."

"Do you think you can see through me?" Artek's voice was filled with doubt.

"This is the first time that I have met the Second Young Master, so how can I know him well? However, I know that power is something that most people dream of, and I believe that the Second Young Master is no exception."

She whispered, "I can really be a help to you."

Artek laughed disdainfully: “You are someone sent by Ateli, and she has a close relationship with Atelier, this may be their plan.

Why should I trust a stranger? I might as well keep you by my side as a beautiful canary, at least it can remind me of Yiyi. "

After that, he leaned forward and tried to get closer to her.

Jiang Xue quickly dodged and said gently but firmly: "It is more appropriate for us to discuss cooperation rather than feelings. My heart already belongs to someone, please don't touch me."

Artek was enraged: "Once you enter my door, you have no say. Do you think you can bargain with me?"

"But I just want to negotiate with you." Her tone was firm.

"Then let's see if you have the ability."

Artek pounced on her and the two began to wrestle. Although Jiang Xue fought hard, she was eventually restrained by Artek and thrown onto the bed.

He approached her, but she smiled and said, "If you touch me today, you will regret it in the future. Don't say I didn't warn you."

Artek sneered in response: "You are in my hands now, what qualifications do you have to threaten me?"

Jiang Xue shook her head and sighed: "Since you don't listen to my advice, I can't do anything but watch you make mistakes."

"You are such a nagging woman. You have to change this habit when you follow me. Yiyi doesn't like to talk too much."

"I'm afraid I can't change that," she answered calmly, with an unquestionable determination in her eyes.

"I want you to change."

As soon as he finished speaking, he lowered his head and his lips touched Jiang Xue's.

This was not a kiss, it was simply a rough plunder. After a while, Jiang Xue tasted the blood oozing from her mouth.

Artek suddenly felt dizzy, and his body seemed to be restrained by an invisible force, unable to move.

Jiang Xue pushed him aside, stood up and straightened her clothes: "Second Master, I told you that you will regret it."

"You poisoned me? How did you do it?" Artek asked in horror.

Jiang Xue stroked the corner of her mouth gently: "I added some special ingredients when I applied the lip balm."

Artek suddenly realized: "So you want to kill me?"

"I won't kill you, but I can help you get what you want." Jiang Xue said lightly.

"who are you?"

"I am Jiang Xue."

Artek widened his eyes, looking in disbelief at the woman in front of him with a faint smile. She was none other than the regent princess who held great power in the court.

Apart from Jiang Xue, who else could say these shocking words so calmly?

"Are you really Jiang Xue?"

"Yes, the real thing."

"I also heard that you and Prime Minister Xiao Zhan went to the north to inspect the border. It seems that was just a cover."

"With General Lan Feng guarding the north, I'm not worried at all. There's no need to go there in person. But the situation in southern Xinjiang is unstable. Of course I have to come and take a look. Otherwise, there will probably be chaos here soon."

Jiang Xue smiled and said, "I originally planned to stay in this city for a while and then find a chance to get close to you. I didn't expect to meet Princess Ateli. She introduced me to you so quickly. It really saved me a lot of trouble."

"You wanted to get close to me from the beginning? Why?" Artek was puzzled.

Jiang Xue said softly, "I've said it before, I admire your talent and am willing to help you achieve your wish. Second Young Master, as long as we cooperate, the throne of Southern Xinjiang will be within our grasp."

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