The soft beauty is so good at teasing, the villain prince asks for a kiss

Chen Fang sighed deeply, "She's so delirious from the fever that she keeps repeating your name. You should go check on her."

Liang Changjin frowned: "Why did she suddenly become so ill? Didn't the doctor say that she has been getting better recently?"

"It's all because of the recent events." Chen Fang said as he walked in with the tray.

Liang Changjin followed closely behind.

After climbing the stairs, Chen Fang turned around and whispered, "When you meet someone later, don't mention the assassin. If she asks you, you won't be able to explain clearly. Comfort her so that she won't get too hung up on it."

"I understand." Liang Changjin nodded.

Chen Fang then walked in with confidence and said loudly, "Dad, sister, look who's here?"

He placed the medicine bowl at the head of the bed. All the maids were sent out to kneel, so he had to help Chen Zhining up himself and put a large soft pillow behind her for her to lean on.

Chen Zhining was delirious due to the fever and looked out with half-open eyes in a daze.

Liang Changjin came in after lifting the curtain, walked quickly forward, and called softly, "Zhi Ning? Zhi Ning, I'm here—"

"Brother Changjin..."

When Chen Zhining saw him, her eyes turned red and she stretched out her hand.

Liang Changjin immediately knelt on one knee beside the bed, held her hand lightly, and pulled the quilt up.

Duke Rong was watching from the side and coughed.

Liang Changjin turned around and nodded somewhat embarrassedly, "Duke."

"Yes. You came at the right time. Please feed Zhi Ning the medicine."

"it is good."

Liang Changjin took the medicine bowl from Chen Fang, scooped a spoonful and blew on it, and then fed it to Chen Zhining when it felt no longer hot.

Chen Zhining turned away, "Bitter..."

"Good medicine tastes bitter but is good for the disease. Get well soon, Zhining, so you don't have to drink these bitter medicines anymore. Be good and open your mouth."

Chen Zhining looked at him aggrievedly, her eyes filled with tears, but she still obediently held the spoon in her mouth.

Liang Changjin smiled with satisfaction and scooped another spoonful.

Chen Fang and Duke Rong looked at each other and felt a little uncomfortable.

Duke Rong snorted and left, "Girls should not be kept at home when they grow up."

Chen Fang also sighed and followed him out.

Liang Changjin finished feeding Chen Zhining the whole bowl of medicine and handed her a handkerchief.

Chen Zhining shook her head and refused to take it, "Please help me wipe it."

She looked at Liang Changjin shyly and expectantly.

Liang Changjin smiled helplessly and raised his hand to wipe the medicine off her lips.

As expected, Chen Zhining asked about the situation outside. Liang Changjin followed Chen Fang's instructions and only talked about the good things, which made Chen Zhining happy.

After a while, the drug took effect. Chen Zhining's eyelids kept drooping. She was obviously very sleepy, but she was still trying to talk to Liang Changjin. Liang Changjin pulled out a soft pillow, supported her shoulders and let her lie down, then covered her with a quilt, "Go to sleep, take good care of yourself, and don't think too much."

After saying this, he turned around and was about to leave, but his sleeve was suddenly pulled.

He paused and looked back. Chen Zhining had closed his eyes, but his hands were still holding the corner of his clothes.

It seemed like he would disappear if I let go.

Liang Changjin lowered his eyes and looked at her snow-white fingers for a moment, then raised his hand and brushed them away.

Chen Zhining grabbed at the air twice with his fingers, but caught nothing, and finally fell down dejectedly.

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"Is Zhi Ning asleep?" Duke Rong stood up immediately when he saw Liang Changjin coming out.

Liang Changjin asked in confusion: "Did you add something to calm the nerves into the medicine?"

"Oh, yes, the doctor said she was worried too much. Give her some calming medicine so she can rest more and worry less. She will get better faster."

Duke Rong was confined to his mansion and interrogated repeatedly these past few days. Although he did not suffer much, he was in a depressed mood. He looked much more haggard, with bloodshot eyes.

Liang Changjin whispered, "Let's go out and talk, let Zhining sleep well."

"You guys chat, I have something to do over there." Chen Fang said and left first.

Duke Rong and Liang Changjin looked at each other and said, "Come with me to the study."

Arriving at the study, the maid served tea and left. As soon as the door was closed, Duke Rong completely stopped being so dignified. He leaned back in his chair and drank two sips of strong tea, looking exhausted. "How's the situation outside?"

Liang Changjin sat down on a chair nearby and whispered, "The Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple are in a state of panic and have not found anything. His Majesty lost his temper during the morning court session."

Upon hearing this, Duke Rong's eyebrows also stood up, and he slammed the table and scolded: "This bunch of rubbish, it's been so many days, and they haven't found out yet?!"

As long as this case is not solved, he will never be cleared of suspicion and it will be a long time before he can be released from prison.

"In my opinion, this case will end up in nothing."

Liang Changjin's voice was calm, which gradually calmed Duke Rong down and his mind started to work quickly.

"No result is the best result. Without evidence, the case will be borne by Zhao Lu alone. For the crime of regicide, he should be executed along with all his clans, while the Duke will at most be charged with the crime of negligence. A salary reduction or demotion is nothing. As long as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Queen are here, it is only a matter of time before he is promoted back. It will be fine once the storm has passed."

"At this time, the Duke and the Crown Prince should stay calm and keep a low profile."

Duke Rong pondered for a moment, raised his eyes to look at Liang Changjin, nodded and said: "What you said makes sense."

"Besides, the Duke and the Crown Prince cannot go out during this period, don't we still have juniors?" Liang Changjin stood up and bowed, "Juniors are willing to serve the Duke at their best."

Duke Rong raised his eyebrows, squinted at him, put one hand on the armrest and gently moved it, lowered his voice and asked: "What do you want?"

Liang Changjin raised his eyes and said word by word: "Promotion."

The ambition and greed in his eyes were not concealed at all. Seeing it, Duke Rong couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh.

"it is good."

He stood up and walked to Liang Changjin, patted his shoulder, and whispered: "As long as you treat Ning'er well and don't have any second thoughts, I will guarantee you a life of wealth and glory."

Liang Changjin glanced at him and smiled gratefully, "Thank you, Duke!"

"Come on, have a drink with me!"

Duke Rong asked people to prepare wine and food and set the table in the flower hall.

Liang Changjin did not refuse. The two of them ate and chatted, talking about everything under the sun. No matter what Duke Rong said, Liang Changjin agreed with him. Occasionally, he would mention something from other perspectives, which made Duke Rong listen and feel that Liang Changjin was a promising person.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Duke Rong was a little drunk, but he still refused to put down his glass. He shook his head and said, "Yuyan, I was so cruel to you before, do you hate me?"

Liang Changjin paused, smiled and shook his head, "Don't blame the Duke, it was me who was too stubborn at that time, a rookie and ignorant, I didn't know how to cherish such a good opportunity in front of me."

"Hahahahahahaha—" Duke Rong laughed and pointed at him, "I knew at first sight that you were someone who could accomplish great things. As the saying goes, a man who knows the times is a hero! Come on, let's go."

Liang Changjin picked up the wine jug and filled it for him, then filled it for himself, raised his glass and said, "Zhi Ning loves me deeply, I will never let her down, please rest assured, Duke."

"With your words, I feel relieved."

Duke Rong drank one cup after another and soon became drunk, falling headfirst onto the table.

Liang Changjin held the wine cup in his hand, lowered his eyes and looked at him obscurely, "Duke?"