After deceiving the villain, I was forced to love him.

Chapter 170 He can't hold on much longer either.

Since that day, her relationship with Wang Qingyan has become much more normal.

Simply put, as long as she puts all her attention on him, even if she's a little unreasonable, he'll be happy to oblige.

He "no longer" restricted her freedom, and he wouldn't say anything even if she went out alone.

Because everyone in the city knows her, even the old man who collects swill knows where she lives.

what?

Can I make a few friends to hang out with?

What a coincidence!

Apart from Wang Qingyan, she had no friends left, and no one dared to be her friend, forcing her to be arrogant and disdainful of others.

Therefore, most of the time, he doesn't even need to say anything; someone will naturally be watching her from every angle.

Although this really affected her mood, it caused her to break down in various ways.

But as an excellent undercover agent with a strong adaptability, a long criminal record, and no better place to go at the moment, she soon became indifferent.

Problems such as headaches, blood rushing to the head, restlessness, neurasthenia, etc., simply do not exist.

Except for occasional food poisoning or sleeping too much during the day, she almost always has a good appetite.

Of course, Wang Qingyan would still be angry if she actually dared to sleep in someone else's house.

After all, he was so suspicious that he felt she would cheat on him if he didn't look at her for even a second, so how could he allow her to stay out all night?

Especially after Jiu'er came out of his study just now, the way he looked at her was as if he had obtained some kind of evidence.

"What did he tell you?"

Bai Li Ce didn't want to ask, but she couldn't stand his gaze being fixed on her.

"Nine-two says you are the mastermind."

"you believe?"

Wang Qingyan shook his head, "How could my Azhu have such thoughts?"

"Even if there were..." He gently touched her face, still looking so tender and affectionate, "it was they who seduced you, what does it have to do with you?"

Anyone who has had more contact with Wang Qingyan will know that he is being sarcastic at this moment.

So, Baili Ce quietly waited for his turn.

“However…” He grabbed her arm and pulled her into his arms, “Although you are not the mastermind, you must have known about it.”

"Otherwise, you wouldn't have been able to arrive so promptly."

The oppressive feeling of being so close was chilling.

But she still wanted to ask, "So you're punishing me by having the entire city monitor me?"

"They only have the right to live because of me, so it's only right that they do things for me."

"Besides, I only sent your portrait to every household. Who knew they would be so proactive?"

He cherished her dearly and couldn't bear to say a harsh word, but after slowly letting go of her hand, he took out some perfume from his pocket and gently applied a little behind her ear.

"Remember to wipe it every day from now on."

“I don’t like the taste.”

Wang Qingyan didn't stop moving for a moment, "You'd better like it."

Oh shit.

"Okay, I like it very much."

"How much do you like it?"

He grinned and said, "I like it so much that I wish I could burn incense and worship it every day, and recognize it as my godfather."

“…” Wang Qingyan was stunned for a moment.

But seeing her put the perfume balm in her vanity case, he didn't say anything more. "Are you hungry?"

She knows the answer to this question. "What do you want to eat? I'll cook."

He loved hearing that, "You're always so smart."

"But with such a large business, there's no need for you to do anything yourself."

Oh, you're such a good man!

"The newly elected steward will be here soon. I'll go check on him and come back to keep you company in a bit."

He smiled as he watched her leave (she finally left), his eyes filled with affection (shameless bastard), "Okay, then I'll wait for you to come back before I eat."

And he vowed never to go out again! He was determined to suffocate himself!

......

After leaving Baili Ce's place, Wang Qingyan went to the main hall in the front courtyard.

The fact that the old woman had conspired with outsiders to harm her made him realize that even if he were to work as a helper in the kitchen, he should not hire people with ulterior motives.

After all, even the most cowardly scoundrel will be tempted by enough profit.

If this continues, either others will take advantage of the situation, or she will take advantage of it.

So he simply replaced all the servants, maids, and grooms in the entire mansion with Gu guards.

However, this Wang family steward is ultimately different... but not really different either, so there's really no need to go and see him.

He came only because Yun Su had just returned to report.

Upon seeing the arrival of the "patriarch," Yun Su quickly bowed.

"To make a long story short, I still have to have dinner with my wife."

"Lu Jian accepted nearly 30% of the refugees and arranged for them to live near the outskirts of Beijing."

"All the Gu trees and human Gu within the capital city area have been destroyed."

"The newly elected officials all want to meet you."

"No need. Just give them the Wang family's assets to manage. If they don't understand something, they can ask Manager Feng."

Feng Zhong was over forty years old and his abilities were not particularly outstanding, but fortunately, his name was well-chosen, and he lived a conventional, law-abiding, and well-behaved life.

"If you can't get the hang of it in seven days, kill one person; if you can't make a profit in three months, kill the whole clan."

"Yes"

Ok?

"Is there something you need?" Seeing that Yun Su hadn't left yet, Wang Qingyan, who was about to leave, glanced at him again.

"..." Yun Su knelt down on both knees and prostrated herself on the ground.

After hesitating for a while, he finally said, his heart pounding with fear, "General Baili... wants to find a wife for his subordinate."

With a slight smile, Wang Qingyan's eyes showed no coldness. "At your age, it's time for you to get married."

"Thump!" Yun Su immediately lowered her head even further. "This subordinate has absolutely no intention of betraying you! It's just... it's just..."

"It's alright, it's just about getting married, I'm not that picky."

"Besides, after Fengdu Garden, you were hunted down by the imperial court. If it weren't for him saving you and changing your name, how could you have survived to this day?"

"If you marry and settle down in Xizhou, Baili Jiangluo will trust you more."

Wang Qingyan patted Yun Su's shoulder lightly twice, his voice fading into the distance, "But Baili Jiangluo's medicine for next month should be changed."

Upon hearing this, Yun Su felt a wave of relief wash over her, and collapsed to the ground, drenched in sweat.

It took him a while to wipe his sweat and stand up. He felt a strange soreness in his shoulders, but since the feeling subsided quickly, he didn't pay much attention to it.

......

"Why don't you eat?"

Looking at the bubbling green mushroom soup, Baili Ce hesitated to pick up his chopsticks for a long time.

Wang Qingyan picked up a spoon, stirred it a couple of times, and then ladled a bowl for her.

Oh no, this action looks more like poisoning.

"This soup..." Isn't the poisoning a bit too obvious?

Hmm? Seeing that her eyes were not right, Wang Qingyan explained, "Oh, I added some vegetable juice."

Hmm, that's a good reason.

Whether he believed it or not, she did.

However, after drinking it... there was no poisoning.

It really does seem to be just vegetable juice.

Wang Qingyan asked softly, "Is it good?"

Bland and tasteless, better to drink water.

"An absolutely delicious soup!"

Wang Qingyan ladled out another large bowl for her, saying, "Drink more then~"

"..." That day, she went to the outhouse eight times.

That scoundrel, he really did poison her!

But it is not important.

Importantly, in the days that followed, Wang Qingyan's mood improved more and more, and they insisted on eating all three meals together.

The food was also very suitable.

His own taste.

And it's getting less and less salty; you have to add more salt when you eat seaweed!

She had tried cooking for herself, but Wang Qingyan didn't give her the chance at all.

They say she should never lift a finger.

Oh, sorry, she's even picked up poop.

[Note: Using chopsticks to pick up cow dung on the grassland]

However, after eating it for seven or eight consecutive days, she did feel—

My whole body feels itchy.

Thus, she developed a strong desire for the mundane pleasures of everyday life.

Especially the various delicacies served at fireworks displays.

"I heard there's a good braised meat place on South Street, shall we go try it?"

Regardless of where she heard it, when Wang Qingyan once again wanted to cook porridge for her, she subtly expressed her wish.

Seeing the person clinging to him so tightly, Wang Qingyan simply said, "Okay."

If she doesn't speak up soon, he won't be able to hold on much longer.