In the gradually brightening light, she quickly noticed that Ji Mingshao’s face had reddened again—this man was truly easy to embarrass. Ji Mingshao also felt annoyed by the heat on his cheeks. Ruan Ning seemed to have just exercised; even her sweat carried a hint of warmth and a delicate fragrance that involuntarily raised his body temperature.
He tried to act cold, saying, “Go out, I need to get dressed.”
“I’ll help you dress,” Ruan Ning replied. She had already seen his collar buttoned tightly under the quilt and was determined not to give up.
Outside the door, Ruan Shixin stood dumbfounded. He had come to find Ruan Ning and happened to witness this improper scene, leaving him in shock.
Ji Mingshao’s face was tense as he rushed out but suddenly heard Ruan Ning’s voice behind him: “Don’t worry, I will take responsibility for you!”
Ji Mingshao stopped and turned back. Standing at the doorway, he looked at Ruan Ning, who was holding back laughter. He replied flatly, “Okay, I remember.”
Ruan Ning was taken aback, unsure how to respond. Ruan Shixin then exclaimed, “How could you… get married? Prepare now, get married immediately!”
“Okay!” Ruan Ning agreed.
“No,” Ji Mingshao said simultaneously.
“You brat, trying to deny responsibility?” Ruan Shixin said, grabbing Ji Mingshao. “I saw everything you did to my Ning Ning!”
Ji Mingshao lowered his eyes calmly. “I have unfinished business. I cannot get married right now.”
He realized that his fugitive status could cause them trouble. The marriage couldn’t happen, at least not before he dealt with the authorities.
“Yes!” Yu Qiu was overjoyed. Since he was willing to leave, it meant he had no relationship with that woman. “Second Brother, wait a moment; I’ll take care of the people outside.”
“Don’t take their lives,” Ji Mingshao cautioned, even though he knew she rarely killed.
Yu Qiu felt bitter. Everyone in the jianghu knew the sickly scholar was cold-hearted and rarely left survivors. Yet he was telling her not to harm anyone – was it for that woman? She nodded, went out, subdued the tenant guards, and helped Ji Mingshao escape Ruan Family Manor by scaling multiple walls.
