That's incredibly rude.

Those present had different expressions, but they all held their breath, fearing that they might displease Wei Xuan.

Only Shen Qiyin chuckled, her eyes narrowing slightly like crescent moons.

Wei Xuan's face was long and he was seething with anger, wanting to settle scores with the person who had spoken to him. But when he actually saw Xiao Yan walk out from behind a huge banyan tree that would take several people to encircle, his anger dissipated without a trace.

"Young Master Xiao..." Wei Xuan composed himself and respectfully bowed to Xiao Yan.

Although both were heirs, one was the heir of a Duke's mansion and the other was the heir of a Marquis's mansion, so there was naturally a difference in their status.

However, no matter what, Xiao Yan should at least give some response, even if it's just a nod.

But this young master was always arrogant and disdainful of everyone in the capital. He didn't even glance at Wei Xuan, but instead raised his hand to Old Madam Wei with a cold expression and said, "Old Madam."

"Hanyu is here." Old Madam Wei's eyes were kind, and she did not seem to be displeased that he had embarrassed Wei Xuan in public just now.

Remembering something, the old lady asked him, "Has Qianxing not been in the city lately? Why haven't we seen her return?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiyin's dark eyelashes trembled slightly, and her clear eyes turned to look at Xiao Yan.

However, the latter replied without batting an eye, "She has important business to attend to, which is confidential, so please forgive me for not being able to tell you."

“In that case, I won’t ask any further questions, but…” Old Madam Wei suddenly changed her tone again: “Since I’ve entrusted the person to you, if anything happens, I will hold you responsible.”

"yes."

After Xiao Yan finished speaking with Madam Wei, he walked straight towards Shen Qiyin.

All eyes then fell on her.

Wei Xuan felt humiliated by being ignored by Xiao Yan, but he didn't dare to argue with him, so he could only rage helplessly and vent his anger on Shen Qiyin.

He angrily questioned her, "What were you laughing about just now?"

Shen Qiyin blinked silently, then said bluntly, "Laughing at you, do you really need to ask something so obvious?"

"Or are you saying you can find something funnier than yourself?"

"you……"

Wei Xuan was instantly enraged. He was about to speak again when Xiao Yan suddenly spoke in a cold voice.

The words were spoken to Shen Qiyin.

"What happened to the injury on your neck?" He frowned, his tone slightly heavy, and his usually icy eyes now revealed undisguised anger.

Miss Shen pointed with her delicate fingers: "She scratched me."

Xiao Yan's eyes were sharp as blades as he coldly looked at Jiang Jiyao.

The latter was still immersed in the joy of seeing him, but when she met his frosty eyes, she immediately looked away in embarrassment and subconsciously shrank into Madam Wei's arms.

She felt like Xiao Yan was looking at her as if he wanted to kill her, but when had she ever offended him?

Or is it—

Was he actually after Chen Qiyin?

This possibility made her feel even worse than when Jiang Jiyao was surrounded by onlookers while crossing the river with snot running down her face.

What upset her even more was that Madam Wei then said to her, "Send the rumor and apologize."

"Wh-what?!" Jiang Jiyao thought he had misheard.

Madam Wei frowned, and upon closer listening, her tone revealed a hint of helplessness: "You hurt someone, apologize to them."

"Why should I apologize to her? She was the one who pushed me into the lake!" Jiang Jiyao said, sounding aggrieved. "If anyone should apologize, it should be her apologizing to me!"

As she spoke, she looked to Wei Xuan for help, but what surprised her was that the man who had just been defending her was now acting out of character and echoing Old Madam Wei's words, advising her: "...Jiyao, just listen to your grandmother and apologize."

Who knows what inconceivable things that madman Xiao Yan might do!

Wei Xuan still remembered that when Qian Xing first entered Qiying Pavilion, she was once harassed by the son of the Minister's family while drunk. When Xiao Yan found out, he stripped her naked and hung her upside down in front of the gate of Qiying Pavilion for people to watch.

The Minister went to demand an explanation, but the Minister had someone bring a chair covered in glutinous rice juice. After the person sat down and was stuck to the chair, the Minister had the chair and the person moved to the front door.

The father and son, one looking at buttocks, the other exposing his buttocks to others.

This demonstrates the extent to which Xiao Yan protected his own.

He is now clearly seeking justice for Shen Qiyin. Although he may not do anything to Jiang Jiyao out of respect for his grandmother, he might do something wicked behind her back.

After all, this young master has never considered himself a "gentleman".

Therefore, although Madam Wei and Wei Xuan seemed not to speak up for Jiang Jiyao, they were actually protecting her.

But she had no idea of ​​their good intentions.

Feeling wronged as if everyone owed her something, she stomped her foot angrily and ran away crying.

Seeing this, Madam Wei couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

She didn't say anything to Xiao Yan, but looked at Shen Qiyin and said, "What happened today was because Ji Yao didn't know what was good for her. Girl, please don't take it to heart for my sake."

"You flatter me."

She did not like Jiang Jiyao, but Old Madam Wei had indeed treated her well. Even considering how much food and drink Jiang Jiyao had given her for free at the Marquis's residence, she wouldn't hold a grudge.

Besides, Jiang Jiyao scratched her, so she pushed him into the water, which could be considered revenge.

Coming to her senses, she saw Old Madam Wei beckoning to her with a loving expression and saying, "Come, come with me."

Shen Qiyin felt a little lost, but still obediently followed.

After taking a few steps, she suddenly stopped.

She turned around as if sensing something, and sure enough, she saw Xiao Yan still standing there like a "wife-gazing stone," his gaze fixed intently on her.

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