Chapter 28 Excellent Knife Skill

"Exactly, as a woman, you are too malicious."

"…………"

The criticism grew louder and louder, but Gu Shuyan just watched coldly without saying a word.

"Shut up! Sister Shuyan only killed a rabbit, how is that cruel? Who among you didn't eat rabbit meat just now?"

Although Xu Shan'er was a little frightened at first, she didn't find it too hard to accept. After all, people eat meat every day, and this kind of scene is just not exposed to the outside world.

Xu Shan'er meant to help Gu Shuyan by saying this, but after hearing it, those people felt even more nauseous, and the criticism grew louder.

“This woman is vicious. Guards, drag her out and give her twenty lashes.”

The Crown Prince felt nauseous and even the sight of meat dishes made him want to vomit. So, disregarding Gu Shuyan's status, he directly signaled to everyone that Gu Shuyan should be punished.

Just then, a light, airy voice came in.

"Your Highness has indeed grown bolder, daring to hit the daughter of Marquis Yi'an. Aren't you afraid of having trouble explaining this to Marquis Yi'an?"

The man's voice was as melodious as heavenly music, but everyone present couldn't help but shiver after hearing it.

"Ghost-Faced Yama!"

Someone accidentally exclaimed in surprise and was immediately met with a cold glare.

Then the man knelt down on the ground with a thud and could no longer open his mouth.

"What brings you here, Your Excellency? Please, have a seat."

When the Crown Prince saw Yun Yichen, his already pale face turned even paler.

He was eager to give up his seat, but seeing the mess he had just made, he couldn't bring himself to do so.

Yun Yichen hadn't planned to sit down, but after glancing at the rabbit meat on the table, he said, "Miss Gu has excellent knife skills."

After saying this, Yun Yichen ignored the Crown Prince completely, his red robes fluttering as he turned and left.

Despite his anger at his departure, the Crown Prince dared not show it.

Who can blame him when he's the Grand Secretary! If he were just an ordinary Grand Secretary, it wouldn't be so bad, but he's a genius Grand Secretary, the greatest in history. He entered officialdom at sixteen as the top scholar in the imperial examination, was promoted to the Grand Secretariat at eighteen, and a year later became the Grand Secretary, second only to the Emperor. How could he be an ordinary person?

If he were just a prime minister, it wouldn't be so bad, but he's also a ruthless, cunning ruler who can make even children cry. Can he afford to offend him?

The Crown Prince, who considered himself someone he couldn't afford to offend, smiled like a grandson as he watched Yun Yichen leave. No one noticed that Gu Shuyan took the opportunity to secretly chase after him.

"Your Excellency, Your Excellency, wait for me!"

Gu Shuyan ran forward quickly, but the other person's strides were too big, and it took her quite a while to catch up with them.

Reaching out to stop Yun Yichen, Gu Shuyan gasped for breath, thankful that she wasn't wearing an elaborate dress today; otherwise, she would have run herself ragged and still couldn't catch up with the two of them.

"Miss Gu, is there something you need?"

Yun Yichen's voice was still pleasant to listen to, but the aloofness in it made Gu Shuyan's heart skip a beat, and she couldn't help but shiver.

It's really not easy to talk to this person. Can't they tone down this freezing atmosphere? Who are they trying to freeze to death?

"Thank you for what you did earlier, Your Excellency. Also... could you please give me a ride?"

At this point, Gu Shuyan paused, ultimately not mentioning that Xie Fang had saved her on the way back.

"cannot."

Yun Yichen spoke concisely, and after finishing his sentence, he was about to walk past Gu Shuyan.

But the next second, he felt his feet sink and Gu Shuyan hugged his leg.