Or rather, I will gradually fall in love with him and stay with him forever.
This conclusion is extremely important to him.
Seeing that Lan Chengjin posed no threat to her, Xia Tan'er breathed a sigh of relief.
Ignoring Lan Chengjin's question, he quietly hid the scalpel in his hand back in the smart medical bag.
She deliberately avoided Lan Chengjin's approach at this moment.
Pull the covers off the other side of the bed.
But when she was about to climb out of bed, Lan Chengjin held her shoulders down.
"You are not allowed to go down."
Xia Tan'er glanced sideways and glanced at the back of the hand on her shoulder.
He raised his hand and swatted it away in disgust.
Then he raised his head again and looked at Lan Chengjin with a cold expression.
"reason?"
Lan Chengjin was surprised by Xia Tan'er's calmness.
But he obediently told her what the doctor said word for word.
"The doctor said that your pregnancy is dangerous and you need to stay in bed to recuperate. If you continue to worry and fatigue your body, you may be in danger of miscarriage."
"He also told me to take good care of you with good food and drink."
"So, listen to the doctor, you must have a good rest. You are not allowed to get out of bed, and you are not allowed to think about other men."
"Other men?"
Xia Tan'er was even more puzzled.
The man in front of her was a stranger to her.
Why does he want to help him? Why does he feel possessive when he speaks?
"Who are you anyway?"
This strange feeling made Xia Tan'er feel very insecure.
She was used to taking everything into her own hands.
Because any slight mistake may cause an incident to become irreversible.
See the defensiveness in Xia Tan'er's eyes.
Lan Chengjin was a little disappointed.
But thinking about it, he did suddenly break into Xia Tan'er's life.
It's not surprising that she would react like this.
Think of this.
Lan Chengjin stood up straight.
His slender legs hooked up a chair, and he sat down, looking straight at Xia Tan'er as he looked at her.
"Lan Chengjin."
"My name is Lan Chengjin."
"It's an assassin."
"Assassin? Who have you killed?"
…
Lan Chengjin really didn't expect that Xia Tan'er would have this kind of brain circuit.
It doesn't matter who he kills.
As long as he doesn't hurt her, that's fine.
"I can't tell you my employer's secrets."
"Okay, then let me ask you, who sent you?"
The figure of Dong Lingjiu suddenly appeared in Xia Tan'er's mind, remembering that during the day, he suddenly fell from the sky and saved her.
Xia Tan'er had a thought in her mind.
He asked tentatively.
"Is it Uncle Nine Emperors?"
Under the mask, Lan Chengjin raised his eyebrows.
My mood suddenly became happy.
"Why do you think it was Uncle Dongling Nine Emperors who ordered me to take care of you? Aren't you Princess Jin?"
"Forget it if you don't answer."
Hearing the word Jin Wang,
Xia Tan'er was disgusted to death,
I would rather not know the truth than hear Lan Chengjin mention him.
Seeing Xia Tan'er lose interest.
Lan Chengjin opened his mouth to explain.
"It's Song Lingcheng, asking me to take care of you."
"Who is Song Lingcheng?"
Xia Tan'er looked confused.
In the memory of the original owner, there is no figure of Song Lingcheng.
As for herself, she had just traveled through time and didn't know many people, none of whom was named Song Lingcheng.
"..."
Is it possible that Xia Tan'er didn't even ask her name at the pawn shop?
Lan Chengjin sighed helplessly.
Explain patiently.
"You saved a person at the pawn shop earlier, do you still remember?"
"Ang, remember."
"It turns out he is Song Lingcheng."
Xia Tan'er nodded, suddenly enlightened.
"He was worried about your safety, so he specially paid a hundred taels of gold and ordered me to protect you."
"One hundred taels of gold, his life is really valuable."
Lan Chengjin was surprised by Xia Tan'er's intelligence.
I didn't expect Xia Tan'er's heart to be so exquisite and clear.
She knew that when Song Lingcheng protected her, he was actually protecting his own life.
Tuberculosis is very difficult to treat. Song Lingcheng was so lucky to meet a good doctor who could treat him.
As long as Xia Tan'er is here, his life will be worry-free.
Therefore, it is not unreasonable for Xia Tan'er to say that Song Lingcheng's life is valuable.
Lan Chengjin saw through it but didn't say it clearly.
Follow Xia Tan'er's words and tell Song Lingcheng's true identity.
"He is the richest man in Dongling Kingdom, so his life is naturally precious."
"The richest man?"
Just save a life and you will be the richest man!
She must be very lucky.
"Yes, he is the richest man, but not the richest man. Most people can't hire an assassin like me."
"So, you are very good at it?"
"Well, just average, number one in martial arts."
"shameless."
Xia Tan'er rolled her eyes, she didn't expect someone to be so narcissistic.
Lan Chengjin chuckled, her high-spirited heart finally letting go at this moment.
Seeing that Xia Tan'er can curse, it means that her mood has improved a lot.
This is good for her and the fetus in her belly.
Xia Tan'er didn't know how panicked he was when he saw her fainted at the door of the Prime Minister's Mansion when he went back.
I'm afraid something will happen to Xia Tan'er.
He picked up Xia Tan'er and carried her to the Valley Master for treatment as fast as he could.
It wasn't until Xia Tan'er woke up just now.
His legs were still shaking.
Xia Tan'er saw that Lan Chengjin didn't say anything.
He turned his head, tilted his head, and looked at him carefully.
I don’t know what he looks like under the mask?
But in a flash, she didn't care anymore.
That’s all.
Not curious anymore.
curiosity kills the cat.
It's a human being who has a lot of things to hide. Maybe it's because he's afraid of being retaliated against as an assassin, so he wears a mask to make things easier.
Xia Tan'er nodded affirmatively.
Then he asked Lan Chengjin again.
"Let me ask you, Song Lingcheng paid you money to protect me, for how long and to what extent?"
Since someone has given money, it will be used in vain.
She just needs someone around her.
Not only do you have to raise a baby, but you also have to be wary of Dong Lingluo and Wen Moqing. Having a bodyguard by your side makes you feel more at ease.
"Of course I will protect you until Song Lingcheng recovers from his illness."
"However, I have other things to do, so I won't be by your side to protect you at all times."
"But you can rest assured. I have arranged secret guards around you and maids to take care of you. If you need anything, just give me whatever you want."
Say it.
Lan Chengjin shouted outside.
"Red sleeves."
"Yes, Master."
Stretching his head to look, he saw a plainly dressed woman pushing open the door and entering.
She lowered her eyes all the way and walked up to the two of them.
Curtsy and salute.
"Hongxiu has seen the girl."
"The girl will be your master from now on, so you must take good care of her."
"Yes, Mr. Lan."
Lan Chengjin nodded with satisfaction, took out a piece of paper from his arms and handed it to Xia Tan'er.
"This is a contract of sale, please keep it well."
"The Red Sleeves will use martial arts to protect you. It won't be a problem."
Xia Tan'er glanced at Lan Chengjin defensively, then glanced at the piece of paper.
She reached out and took the deed of sale, slowly opened it, and carefully read the words on it.
After confirming it is correct.
She became even more confused.
I always feel that this series of things is like pie falling from the sky, not that simple.
There must be some fraud!
Lan Chengjin didn't miss the rapidly changing expression on Xia Tan'er's face.
Seeing that she still didn't believe him, he took out another note from his arms.
"This is the contract signed with Song Lingcheng yesterday. If you don't believe it, you can take a look."
"Song Lingcheng has always valued talents. You suppressed his illness as soon as you took action, which shows that you have excellent medical skills. With such a talent, he will definitely keep her by his side."
"Did Song Lingcheng make a mistake... I am the daughter of the Prime Minister of Dongling Kingdom and the Princess of Jin, so I need to condescend to become his disciple?"
Lan Chengjin raised his lips and smiled.
This little girl, despite her young age, is not easy to fool at all.
"I can't care about any grudges between you and Song Lingcheng. I only know that I have promised Song Lingcheng to protect you."
"No matter how reluctant you are, you can't interfere with the agreement between Song Lingcheng and me."
"Such forceful buying and selling..."
Xia Tan'er looked reluctant.
But I smiled in my heart.
Lan Chengjin is quite interesting.
Questioning him, he was still anxious.
"That's all. It's hard to refuse kindness. I will accept this contract of betrayal. However, if you want to protect me, Mr. Lan, you need to agree to a few conditions."
"Cheng Jin."
"Um?"
"Call me Cheng Jin."
Xia Tan'er pursed her lips.
At this moment, she couldn't see through Lan Chengjin anymore.
One second, he was doing business, and the next second, he was asked to call him so affectionately.
That’s it, multiple friends mean multiple paths.
"Okay, Cheng Jin."
"Um."
Lan Chengjin nodded.
He raised his chin again, signaling Xia Tan'er to continue.
"First, you are not allowed to invade my privacy, such as spying on me washing in secret."
When she read novels in the past, she often saw clips of secret guards appearing anywhere and at any time.
Washing up is a trivial matter.
The key is her smart medical kit.
This thing cannot be discovered by others.
"Yes. Continue."
"Okay, second rule, Hong Xiu can only recognize one master. Since you gave her to me, she can only focus on me and can no longer listen to your words."
Lan Chengjin nodded and turned to look at Hongxiu.
Hongxiu raised her head, walked to Xia Tan'er, raised three fingers, and solemnly swore to heaven.
"If Hongxiu betrays his master in any way, he will die badly."
"That's it after swearing?"
"Why, isn't it enough?"
"Of course not enough."
The more close confidants stay around, the more carefully they need to be investigated and the more they need to be controlled.
This is something Xia Tan'er has learned in the army for many years, and it is also the source of her sense of security.
"Master, please tell me what Hong Xiu should do so that I can believe it."
Xia Tan'er squinted her eyes, raised her chin, and made a meditative gesture.
Suddenly, an idea popped out of my mind.
She used the cover of her clothes to pretend to take something from her arms, but actually opened the smart medical bag, took out a probiotic, and handed it to Hong Xiu.
Saw this pill.
Lan Chengjin was confused.
After obviously checking Xia Tan'er's whole body and changing her clothes, how did Xia Tan'er conjure up this pill out of thin air?
"Master, this pill?"
"Poison, extremely poisonous poison. After taking it, if you don't take the antidote within a month, your whole body will rot and die, and your bones will be gone. You swallow it, and after that, come to me every month to get an antidote. .”
"What, are you scared?"
Testing is necessary.
Xia Tan'er raised the corners of her lips and tilted her head to look at Hong Xiu.
Waiting for her reaction.
But I didn't expect that Hong Xiu would be so decisive.
Not thinking for a few seconds.
Hong Xiu picked up the strange-looking pill from Xia Tan'er's palm and put it in her mouth. She closed her eyes and swallowed it.
"Master, this slave has swallowed it. Can Master trust this slave?"
Xia Tan'er nodded.
"Stay back. I'll call you again if I need anything."
"Yes, Master."
"How about it? Are people still used to it?"
Lan Chengjin breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Xia Tan'er had accepted his kindness.
This girl is really so smart.
If he hadn't made the arrangements first, Xia Tan'er would have noticed something fishy with her mind.
"It's ok."
"Then you have a good rest first. Don't worry about Prince Jin's palace. I have ordered someone to pretend to be you and live in your room."
"Thank you."
This thank you is sincere.
Although I don’t know Lan Chengjin’s identity.
But he was the only person in this life and the previous life who was so kind to her.
The first one is, of course, Nine Emperors Uncle.
It's a pity that the thoughts of the superior are too difficult to figure out. She and Dong Lingjiu are uncles and nephews, so they can't be together in this life.
"You're welcome. Have a good rest. I'll give you some food later."
"Um,"
Xia Tan'er couldn't get out of bed, so she had to watch Lan Chengjin go out.
After seeing the door closed.
The strength he had pretended to be suddenly collapsed.
The tears in his eyes dripped vertically.
She curled up and sat on the corner of the bed.
He grabbed the brocade quilt and wrapped it around himself.
It seemed that only in this way could she feel the tiny and rare warmth.
He was sobbing non-stop, and his whole body was shaking.
After a while, the tears burst.
She always remembered the fear of dying when she fell in front of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
I will always remember the heartlessness and despair of no one responding when I banged on the door of the house with all my strength.
"Xia Tan'er, cheer up. The original owner is gone. Those people in the Prime Minister's Mansion are just strangers who are related to you."
"Today is your new life! From today on, you must live well, live beautifully, and live to a status that they cannot reach, so that they can only look up to you!"
Xia Tan'er kept encouraging herself, but more and more tears were flowing from her eyes.
She clutched her chest and gasped for air.
Her heart ached to the extreme.
It turns out that being abandoned by a loved one will be heartbreaking.
outside the house.
Lan Chengjin crossed his arms and leaned against the window facing Xia Tan'er's bed.
Listening to the loud crying inside.
Lan Chengjin lowered his head in silence.
From just a few words, he couldn't tell what exactly Xia Tan'er had gone through in that short period of time.
He only knew that Xia Tan'er's heart was very painful.
All her barbs are disguises to protect herself.
At the moment, Lan Chengjin had no other choice but to let her cry loudly.
As long as Xia Tan'er cried, Lan Chengjin stayed with her.
Until the sunset, until the crying in the room gradually quieted down.
Until the sound of sleeping breathing sounded.
Lan Chengjin walked into the room again and sat beside the bed.
Looking at Xia Tan'er, who was lying on the bed, Lan Chengjin couldn't help but lean down and get close to her.
Looking at her eyes that were red from crying, Lan Chengjin felt heartbroken.
The rough hands that were used to holding swords in the past were extremely cautious now.
As if touching a peerless treasure, he gently caressed Xia Tan'er's cheek.
"Idiot, how can a person cry so sadly?"
