Quick Transmigration: Help, The Male Leads Are All Broken!

Rong Jin never admitted he was a good person, but he was willing to respect his Taotao.

For example, right now, she was wearing mourning clothes, and although she looked beautiful, he wouldn't do anything excessive, no matter how much of a beast he was.

The little girl's knees were swollen from kneeling. When she pulled up her trouser legs, they were covered in purple and blue bruises, a shocking contrast to the snow-white skin beside them.

Rong Jin frowned, feeling a strange discomfort in his heart. He didn't yet understand what heartache was, only that the purple and blue bruises meant this delicate little girl was probably in so much pain she'd cry.

He carefully applied the ointment. When he looked up, he saw her eyes were red-rimmed, wanting to cry out in pain but afraid to, looking so pitiful.

"If it hurts, you can cry out."

Su Tang bit her lip, her eyes filled with misty tears, but she didn't want to make a sound. She shook her head, and even smiled at him in the end. "It only hurts a little, it's okay."

How could Rong Jin believe that? This little girl used to cry and wail even when taking slightly bitter medicine, demanding candied fruit and sugar water. Now her knees were in this state, and she was still pretending to be strong.

He frowned. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly understood a little.

Before, he was Shen Jue, and in the Shen family, their statuses were equal. Even if the little girl showed fear of him, it was fear of his retaliation.

But now, he was the master, and she was just a fish on the chopping block, at his mercy.

The unequal status had even taken away her usual spirit.

For some reason, Rong Jin felt displeased. He didn't like this kind of little girl, so restrained and knowing her place, like those proper young ladies from noble families. He liked her when she made a fuss, when she laughed, and even more when she showed her claws.

"Taotao, I told you before, in front of me, you can be yourself."

But Su Tang frowned and shook her head. "No, it's not proper."

If it were in the past, anyone who disobeyed or contradicted him would have been thrown out long ago, but now, he only sighed.

Forget it, there's no need to rush this.

During the mourning period, there were many rules, such as in terms of food, one couldn't be extravagant, only eat simple meals, and only eat one meal a day.

But these rules didn't apply to Rong Jin. He only felt sorry for the little girl. This little thing used to love to eat the most.

"Are you hungry? I'll have someone prepare something for you to eat."

Su Tang wasn't polite about this. She was really hungry. At seventeen, she was still growing, so she got hungry easily.

"Okay, thank you, Your Highness."

Rong Jin rubbed her head. The little girl seemed unaccustomed to it and wanted to shrink away, but as soon as she made a move, she forced herself to endure it.

However, her being so well-behaved made him want to bully her even more.

He wanted to see just how much she could tolerate.

The late-night snack was quickly prepared. Because it was late, the cook made a bowl of noodles. Considering the mourning period, there wasn't even a drop of oil in it, but Su Tang didn't mind. She had been kneeling for so long that not only could her knees not take it, but her stomach was about to give out too.

She ate the bowl of clear soup noodles clean.

She rubbed her full belly, yawned, and said softly, "Your Highness, can I go back now?"

Seeing her so obedient, Rong Jin didn't make things difficult for her and nodded in agreement.

Back at Ronghua Courtyard, she found that the Second Shen couple had also returned long ago. Abandoning her previous quiet demeanor, she ran over and threw herself into their arms.

"Beautiful Mother~"

Hearing this, tears streamed down Second Madam Shen's face. Her own daughter had always called her that when she was little. Heaven knows how that little head of hers came up with such a term.

"Taotao, what's wrong? Did someone mistreat you?"

As soon as Second Madam Shen asked this, Second Master Shen even took out a knife. "Taotao, tell Daddy, who bullied you? Daddy will send him to see King Yama today!"

After more than ten years of killing on the battlefield, if he didn't try to hide it, the murderous aura in his bones could stop children from crying at night. However, Su Tang chuckled.

Second Madam Shen also nudged him, scolding, "Are you stupid? This isn't the border. If you just randomly chop someone, it might be a meritorious noble. At that time, wouldn't I have to go to jail to bail you out?"

Second Master Shen frowned deeply. "So, we just let others bully my daughter?"

Second Madam Shen glared at him. "More than ten years at the border, and all you learned was how to fight and kill? Do you understand strategy?"

Just like that, the couple had already begun plotting how to kill someone without leaving a trace, making Su Tang laugh and cry.

"No one bullied me. Usually, those who bully me are beaten back by me on the spot. I just haven't seen you for too long and miss you."

This sudden burst of sentimentality left the Second Shen couple at a loss.

Such a sweet and soft daughter, they hadn't even held her a few times when she was little. Second Master Shen felt so much regret in his heart that he didn't want to abide by the court's rules at all.

"Taotao, after the funeral, go to the border with Daddy."

Su Tang frowned, looking miserable. "Daddy, it's against the rules."

Second Master Shen wanted to curse at that moment. To hell with against the rules! Because of this sentence, he missed his daughter's growth, a lifelong regret.

"I'll write a memorial to the Emperor. If he doesn't allow it, I'll just resign!"

How could the Emperor let him resign? He was the second-in-command at the border, and in the end, he might even agree to his conditions. But if that really happened, how would she complete her mission?

"Daddy, don't worry, I'm already seventeen years old. I can protect myself."

As soon as she mentioned her age, Second Madam Shen became worried. "Taotao, tell Mother, is there anyone you like?"

Second Master Shen's eyes also shifted over, and he even said directly, "If there isn't, you can choose from Daddy's camp. Anyone you fancy, Daddy will tie him up and bring him to you."

Su Tang was laughing so hard she almost clutched her stomach. "Daddy, that's a bandit. We're respectable people. Besides, didn't I tell you in my letters before? Marriage is boring. I like being free and unfettered."

This idea was very forward-thinking, but the Second Shen couple didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Most marriages between nobles these days were alliances, based on family background and talent. But would they really be happy after marrying? How many noble sons didn't have a few concubines? Even the lady of the house was still subjected to grievances, not to mention the mother-in-law above her. How could it be as comfortable as being at home?

When Second Master Shen thought about his daughter suffering in the future, the murderous aura on his face almost couldn't be suppressed. Then, he seemed to think of something. "Taotao, I heard you brought back an actor a few days ago. Does Taotao like that type?"

Su Tang said, "It's not that kind of liking. I just admire his talent."

You have to know that he later entered the officialdom. Although he was an actor, he chose to join the army during the war between the male lead and Prince Yan, overcoming all obstacles and finally shedding his identity as an actor. But his life was too bitter, so bitter that he died of a serious illness not long after entering the officialdom.

Su Tang said, "Daddy, when you return to the border this time, why don't you take him with you? I think he might be of some help."

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