Chapter 117 Biting Back

Ning Dong was stunned for a moment after hearing this, but she was still very angry. She said indignantly, "She really got off easy."

Meng Jinyao smiled and said, "She slandered me in front of Princess Jingning, and the princess made things difficult for me. I gave her a false alarm and even tripped and fell. I didn't lose out. It can be considered that I got my revenge in person."

Qingqiu recalled the situation just now, smiled faintly and said, "Madam, if Princess Jingning wasn't so dim-witted, she should have been able to tell from your words that she had tried to steal a chicken but ended up losing the rice instead."

Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyao paused for a moment, then shook her head almost imperceptibly: "I hope so, but Princess Jingning doesn't seem very smart, and it's possible that she could be fooled by Meng Jinyu's few words."

Ning Dong was taken aback: "Really?"

Meng Jinyao smiled and pursed her lips: "That's hard to say."

In reality, Princess Jingning wasn't very smart.

Meanwhile, just as Meng Jinyao and her two servants turned around and continued down the stairs, a maid who had just realized what was happening went to help Meng Jinyu, who had fallen to the ground, up.

Meng Jinyu hissed in pain. If it weren't for the indecent action, she would have reached out to rub her buttocks. Meng Jinyao pulled her back, but she hadn't even stood up properly before she let go. She fell backward, landing hard on her buttocks, which hurt terribly.

Seeing her mistress wince in pain, the maid asked with concern, "Second Miss, where did you fall? Should we see a doctor?"

Despite the pain, Meng Jinyu couldn't bear the disappointment of Princess Jingning inviting her out. It wasn't like her leg was broken; she could barely endure the pain. She gently shook her head and said, "I'm fine. There's no need to see a doctor."

Princess Jingning glanced at her indifferently: "Second Miss Meng, it's best not to be stubborn in this kind of thing. If something happens, you should see a doctor as soon as possible, otherwise you might miss the treatment time and develop a chronic illness."

Meng Jinyu noticed that Princess Jingning's tone was a bit cold. Not understanding why, she quickly forced a smile and said, "Thank you for your concern, Princess. I'm fine. I just fell down."

Princess Jingning stared at her intently and asked bluntly, "Was it you who tried to trip your sister just now?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyu's heart was in turmoil, but she maintained her composure on the surface, pretending to be confused as she looked at Princess Jingning: "Princess, how can you say that? Why would I trip my elder sister for no reason? I was the one who fell just now. I don't even know what happened to me. I was standing perfectly fine when I suddenly fell."

Princess Jingning was skeptical: "You really didn't mean to harm anyone and end up losing more than you gain?"

“Princess, this is truly a misunderstanding.” Meng Jinyu shook her head repeatedly. Seeing Princess Jingning’s skeptical look, she steeled herself and raised three fingers to swear a solemn oath, “I swear, I really didn’t do it. If I had any intention to harm my elder sister just now, may my mother die a horrible death.”

Upon hearing this, Princess Jingning was startled and chose to believe. Filial piety is the most important virtue. How could someone who dared to swear a poisonous oath on their own mother be lying?

She quickly said, "Alright, alright, I believe you, okay? How can you use Madam Meng to make a poisonous oath?"

Meng Jinyu lowered her head with a wronged expression and stammered, "Princess, you wouldn't listen to my explanation just now. I had no other choice but to say that. But it's alright. After all, I really didn't do it. If I really did, how could I dare to make such a solemn oath?"

In reality, she was just making a solemn oath on the spot. There are plenty of people in the world who make solemn oaths. If the words she made on the spot could come true, wouldn't all those heartless men who made promises on the spot be struck by lightning?

Princess Jingning believed her words without a doubt. Seeing that she was frowning, she knew that she must be in a lot of pain, so she said, "Let's stop shopping for now. I'll take you to the clinic first and let the doctor take a look at you so that you don't develop any chronic illness."

Meng Jinyu stopped pretending and said, "Thank you, Princess."

Thinking of Meng Jinyao's words just now, Princess Jingning guessed, "Did your sister deliberately push you just now, then pretend to be kind and save you, and finally make you fall?"

Meng Jinyu was slightly taken aback, then shook her head blankly: "I can't remember. What happened just now scared me to death. I remember I was standing perfectly fine, but somehow I just fell down."

Princess Jingning snorted coldly and said with certainty, "She must have pushed you, and then pretended to be kind, causing you to fall, and said some ambiguous things that could be misunderstood."

Hearing this, Meng Jinyu sighed helplessly: "My older sister probably doesn't like me and wants to scare me. Plus, she was humiliated by you just now, so she must be angry. Oh well, I won't hold it against her."

Princess Jingning glared at her with exasperation and said angrily, "Ayu, you're just too kind. If it were me, in a situation like that, I would have stood up and slapped her twice."

Meng Jinyu subtly curled the corners of her lips, a hint of a smile flashing in her eyes, and coaxed her softly, "Princess, don't be angry. We won't stoop to her level. It's not worth getting sick over her."

Princess Jingning's lips twitched slightly, but she ultimately said nothing more, revealing an expression that said, "I really can't do anything with you."

Seeing that someone was coming, Meng Jinyu said, "Princess, let's go first."

Princess Jingning nodded slightly and walked in front, with her maid supporting Meng Jinyu behind her, and the other maids following behind. The group left the theater and headed to the clinic.

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At the entrance of the rouge shop.

Meng Jinyao had just come out of the rouge shop when she suddenly saw an acquaintance coming towards her. She immediately stopped in her tracks, and a happy smile appeared on her face.

Upon seeing her, Song Xinning instinctively quickened her pace and walked towards her, smiling as she said, "Ayao, what a coincidence to run into you here."

Meng Jinyao nodded slightly and asked, "It's quite a coincidence. Where are you going?"

Song Xinning replied, "I came to get medicine for Aunt Shen. I just came from the clinic in front and was about to buy some rouge." As she spoke, she turned to the side, revealing the maid behind her, who was carrying several packets of medicine.

Meng Jinyao revealed a knowing expression: "I see. Then I'll accompany you to choose rouge."

Song Xinning asked suspiciously, "Ayao, what conflict did you have with Meng Jinyu just now?"

Meng Jinyao was slightly taken aback, and asked blankly, "A-Ning, why do you ask that? Were you at the theater not long ago?"

“I just ran into Meng Jinyu at the clinic. Princess Jingning went with her. I heard Princess Jingning standing up for her, and she even pretended to speak well of you.” Song Xinning said, giving a disdainful snort. “I don’t know what method she used to completely fool Princess Jingning and make her go along with her tricks.”

Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyao frowned and briefly recounted the situation. Finally, her eyes turned cold, and she scoffed, "If I had known this would happen, I should have let her fall down earlier. Otherwise, my reputation as the wicked older sister would be unjustified."