Chapter 166 The artist's skill is masterful!

Huayi is probably the most sensible and understanding girl in the world. Moreover, she is gentle, graceful, law-abiding, and honest, and she would never cheat or be cunning.

When you ask her questions, she always answers honestly and without beating around the bush.

Hua Yi's heart was pounding as Xiao Qingyuan stared at her; her fingers were twisted together, as if she were extremely nervous.

Following her subtle movements, Xiao Qingyuan's gaze fell on her fingers, and then he paused slightly.

There was a bloody gash on Huayi's finger.

"Huayi, what happened to your hand?"

Hua Yi hurriedly hid her hands behind her back: "It's nothing, I just accidentally scratched myself, it's nothing serious."

Xiao Qingyuan frowned and held out his hand to her: "Take your hand out and let me see it."

The artist hesitated somewhat.

Xiao Qingyuan simply pulled her arm and placed her hand in his own.

When you spread out her fingers, you can see that four out of her five fingers are cut, the wounds are red and swollen, and they are still bleeding slightly.

Xiao Qingyuan was somewhat angry: "What happened? How did you get injured like this?"

Hua Yi lowered her head: "It's alright, Your Highness. This is just a little punishment for me for ruining Miss Chu's clothes."

Xiao Qingyuan was shocked: "What did you say? Yan Luo injured you?!"

Hua Yi hurriedly shook her head: "No, no, no, it wasn't Miss Chu who hurt me. It was just that I was clumsy and tore a hole in Miss Chu's skirt while washing it. That's why Miss Chu took out the scissors and cut me. She didn't mean to. She was just too angry."

"It's all my fault. I will never dare to do it again. Please forgive me this time, Your Highness! I will be very careful when washing clothes from now on and will never tear them again."

She begged for mercy in terror as she knelt before Xiao Qingyuan.

But she remained kneeling, her hand still in Xiao Qingyuan's palm, and did not pull it back.

Xiao Qingyuan held her hand, his heart filled with mixed emotions: "It's just a piece of clothing, it's just a little torn, but she actually had the heart to cut your hand? Such a beautiful hand, how could she do that?"

Hua Yi's fingers were originally slender and beautiful. When she first came to his side from Shen Wantang, he often couldn't help but look at her hands because they were so well-maintained.

Now, her hands were riddled with sores and calluses; they were no longer delicate to the touch.

Hua Yi knelt with piety and humility: "Young Master, don't blame Miss Chu. I did something wrong and deserved to be punished. Miss Chu has already shown mercy. She is a kind-hearted person. If it were anyone else, they might have already kicked me out. I am extremely grateful that she doesn't blame me. I will serve her even more diligently in the future."

After hearing this, Xiao Qingyuan's feelings became even more complicated.

This maid is too humble. She used to live a good life with Shen Wantang, but after coming to his courtyard, she started doing all sorts of rough and tiring work, which is why her hands became rough.

She said Chu Yanluo was kind-hearted?

For the first time, Xiao Qingyuan was unwilling to agree with others praising Chu Yanluo.

At least in terms of kindness, Chu Yanluo is not as good as Shen Wantang.

When Huayi served Shen Wantang, she didn't have to do any work. Shen Wantang treated her very kindly, otherwise Huayi's hands wouldn't have been so delicate.

Xiao Qingyuan sighed: "Huayi, you don't need to speak up for her anymore. She hurt you, and that's her fault. Is a piece of clothing really worth all this fuss? I've been too lenient with her."

Hua Yiying looked up at him, her face streaked with tears: "Young Master, won't you blame me? Won't you kick me out of the manor?"

She was born with a gentle and graceful appearance, but now that she's crying, she exudes a sense of brokenness, making her a truly beautiful but fragile woman.

Xiao Qingyuan suddenly felt a pang of heartache: "You served me so well, why would I kick you out of the manor? Just because you tore a piece of clothing? My Ning Prince's manor is so poor that we can't even allow a piece of clothing to be torn?"

Her beautiful eyes lit up with joy: "Your Highness won't send me away, that's wonderful! I thank Your Highness for your great kindness!"

As she spoke, she was about to kowtow to Xiao Qingyuan.

Xiao Qingyuan stopped her, and then he personally helped her up: "Don't kneel, get up! Later, go to Shen Wantang and get the best medicine for your wounds. Heal your hand wounds first, and don't get it wet for the next few days to prevent it from festering."

He paused for a moment, then added, "If Shen Wantang needs money for her medicine, just tell her that I asked you to get it, and that I'll owe her the money later."

Hua Yi wiped away her tears and smiled brightly and gently: "Your Highness, there's no need to worry. The Princess Consort said that even if I come to serve you, I will still be her maid. Whether I'm thirsty, hungry, or injured, I can go to the Princess Consort and take whatever I want. The Princess Consort is kind-hearted and treats us maids very well!"

Xiao Qingyuan was dazzled by her smile, staring at her for a while before saying, "Yes, she is indeed kind-hearted and a good master."

As he said this, he thought to himself that the kindest and most innocent person was probably Huayi! This girl sees everyone as kind-hearted and has no guile at all. If she were ever sold out, she might even help the seller count the money!

He released Huayi's hand and said with some concern, "Don't do anything for the next few days. Let your injury heal first."

Huayi took a half step back and said gently and respectfully, "It's just a minor injury, nothing to worry about. I still have some work to finish, so I can't be lazy."

Xiao Qingyuan frowned: "What work? Did I ask you to do any work?"

Hua Yi hurriedly shook her head: "It's not the young master, it's Miss Chu. She asked me to make five pairs of shoes for her within three days, and I'm working hard to finish them!"

Xiao Qingyuan was both shocked and furious: "Five pairs of shoes? Within three days?! Why doesn't she just force you to your death?!"

Seeing that he was angry, the painter said somewhat flusteredly, "Young Master, please don't be angry. Perhaps it's because the weather is getting colder and Miss Chu's shoes are too thin. So she wanted me to make a few thicker pairs to change into. If I work hard, I might be able to make them."

"Even if you work without eating, drinking, resting, or sleeping, you still can't make five pairs of shoes in three days!"

Xiao Qingyuan's anger, which had subsided, surged up again: "You don't need to do either of them. I'm going back to find her right now and ask her what she's trying to do!"

After he finished speaking, he took a step and walked away, so fast that no one could catch up with him.

But Huayi quickly realized what was happening and jogged to catch up with him.

Mo Ji watched in disbelief. A master! This is a master!

Having served the prince for so long, this was the first time he had ever seen someone speak well of Chu Yanluo and even let Chu Yanluo get scolded by the prince.

In the past, the Crown Prince wouldn't even allow anyone to say anything bad about Chu Yanluo, let alone scold her!

Now, it's completely reversed!

Is the world about to change?