The protagonist of this crossover film and television series is disrupting the plot again.

Chapter 242 Young Man on a White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze 16

It wasn't until nightfall that Xiao Ruojin slowly woke up, her eyes still filled with a dazed look, as if she were just waking up.

"Brother, how are you feeling now? Are you any better?"

Upon seeing him open his eyes, Xiao Ruofeng immediately rushed to the bedside, her eyes filled with undisguised joy. She repeatedly inquired about his current condition and instructed the servants to inform the princess.

The princess is currently six months pregnant, and due to her health condition and due to etiquette, she has returned to the backyard to rest.

Xiao Ruojin shook his head gently. Now the rash on his body had mostly subsided, and he didn't feel as uncomfortable as before: "I feel much better, but I'm a little dizzy, probably because I slept for too long."

His gaze then sharpened: "Brother, I feel there's something fishy about what happened today."

Xiao Ruofeng felt a chill run down his spine, thinking that Xiao Ruojin had noticed that he had deliberately put ginger in the dish. A sense of guilt welled up in his heart again, and he was about to confess his foolish behavior that day.

But Xiao Ruojin didn't give him that chance at all. Guilt is only guilt if it is kept in your heart; once it is spoken, it loses its original weight.

Xiao Ruojin spoke first: "I've always avoided ginger, as you know, so the dishes you bring back never contain ginger. But today, ginger suddenly appeared in the dishes. There must be someone manipulating this, intending to use you to harm me."

Xiao Ruofeng's words caught in his throat, and he looked utterly astonished: "Huh?"

Xiao Ruojin didn't care about his surprise and continued firmly, "It must have been those people who did it. They felt uneasy about our alliance with the Shadow Sect, so they wanted to use you to harm me. If their plan succeeds, not only will I be in grave danger, but you will also be burdened with the crime of harming your brother, and you will have no chance of winning the throne from then on."

Xiao Ruojin became more and more agitated as she spoke, her tone filled with obvious indignation: "What a brilliant plan to kill two birds with one stone! I knew they all wanted us brothers dead. But I never expected their methods to be so despicable and vile. It also shows that they've run out of tricks and have resorted to such methods."

"They actually dared to try to harm me with ginger. How could they even think of such a thing?"

Xiao Ruojin slammed her fist on the headboard pillow and rebuked the other princes mercilessly.

That annoyed expression was enough to make anyone who knew the inside story laugh, but unfortunately, only Xiao Ruofeng was present at the time.

Instead of laughing, Xiao Ruofeng felt a deeper sense of guilt.

His elder brother would rather doubt the other princes than doubt him. This unconditional trust was like a sharp knife, piercing his heart.

The words of honesty that were on the tip of his tongue were ultimately swallowed back down.

If he were to tell his brother the truth now, how heartbroken would his brother be?

Disappointment, sadness, anger, pain, or fear?

The younger brother she trusted turned his suspicions against her simply because of a few words of provocation from outsiders, and even prepared ginger, which was nothing short of poison to her.

His actions were like trampling on his brother's trust, and Xiao Ruofeng couldn't imagine his brother's expression after learning the truth.

Xiao Ruofeng wasn't afraid of Xiao Ruojin's anger if he found out, nor was he afraid of Xiao Ruojin's reprimand or even beatings. His only fear was that his brother would be disappointed in him and completely distance himself from him.

In the eyes of others, he was Emperor Tai'an's most valued prince.

But in reality, he knew very well that the reason why Emperor Tai'an valued him was only because of his abilities, not because of the blood ties between them.

If he weren't Mr. Li's apprentice, a junior teacher at the academy, possessed the cultivation of the Free and Unfettered Heaven Realm, hadn't led troops to quell the rebellion in Langya, and hadn't been scheming cautiously for many years, Emperor Tai'an wouldn't have given him a second glance.

For Emperor Tai'an, Xiao Ruofeng's value lay in his worth and achievements, rather than the natural blood ties between father and son.

After all, Emperor Tai'an had so many sons, he didn't need to make a difference with just one more.

Throughout the royal family, Emperor Tai'an viewed him as a useful tool, while the other princes saw him as a potential threat and an enemy.

There are only two people who can be considered his relatives: his son Xiao Lingchen, who was born not long ago, and his elder brother standing in front of him.

He didn't want to lose either of them.

After a fierce internal struggle, Xiao Ruofeng finally decided to bury the truth deep in his heart and keep it a secret. At the same time, he secretly vowed to work harder to repay his brother and live up to his brother's trust.

In response, a subtle smile unconsciously appeared on Xiao Ruojin's lips.

The fish finally took the bait.

There are many ways to deal with Xiao Ruofeng's probing, but Xiao Ruojin chose the most direct way—to eat the ginger directly.

This was not only to further dispel Xiao Ruofeng's suspicions, but also to make Xiao Ruofeng feel guilty towards him.

With this trace of guilt, he could easily create an opening in Xiao Ruofeng's heart, subtly guiding him to beautify the original owner's previous inappropriate behavior, while also deeply engraving his new image in Xiao Ruofeng's mind, establishing an unbreakable image.

This ensures that no matter what anyone says to Xiao Ruofeng in the future, he will not have any doubts.

Xiao Ruofeng is undoubtedly a rare talent, excelling in both character and ability.

Therefore, Xiao Ruojin did not want to easily get rid of such a capable assistant unless absolutely necessary.

Therefore, Xiao Ruojin wanted to make him her closest brother and most useful subordinate, as well as someone who was willing to give everything for her, even his life.

Of course, Xiao Ruofeng could have given everything for the original owner in the past, but that was more to repay the original owner's life-saving grace and nurturing affection, as well as the constraints formed by his own extremely high sense of morality.

However, in reality, Xiao Ruofeng had long harbored resentment towards the original owner's behavior, and his actions began to show signs of being outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant. His actions, such as allowing his subordinates to slander the original owner and secretly releasing Ye Dingzhi, are the best evidence of this.

It was precisely because of this dissatisfaction that Xiao Ruofeng always held back when doing things for the original owner, and was unable to devote himself wholeheartedly.

But things are different now.

Under Xiao Ruojin's guidance, Xiao Ruofeng's image of his elder brother had become almost perfect. Coupled with his sense of guilt, he would proactively and perfectly complete many things without Xiao Ruojin needing to say anything.

From then on, Xiao Ruofeng was no longer passively carrying out orders, but would genuinely consider Xiao Ruojin's interests and ensure that every step was foolproof.

With Xiao Ruofeng's abilities, helping Xiao Ruojin seize the throne would be a piece of cake if he put in all his effort. Whether it's planning strategies or handling government affairs, Xiao Ruofeng can handle everything with ease, ensuring that every step proceeds smoothly.

It can be said that Xiao Ruojin doesn't need to do anything now; Xiao Ruofeng will take the initiative to push him to a higher position and eliminate all potential threats in advance to ensure that he can take over the country smoothly and steadily.

With this, Xiao Ruojin's first goal upon arriving in this world can be considered accomplished.