Chapter 5 Brother-in-law, you are so nice!

Minglian quickly adjusted her expression.

I just feel very aggrieved and dissatisfied.

She is the Crown Princess, isn't it worth it for her father and grandmother to come and meet her when she returns to the mansion?

And her mother was the first one to have feelings for her father.

If Hua Xiaoyun hadn't relied on her status as the daughter of the richest man to snatch her father away.

She was supposed to be the only legitimate daughter of Marquis Weiyuan and the General's Mansion.

Minglian's expression changed too obviously.

Can't you handle just this little bit of stimulation?

Minglian didn't want to lose face in front of Mingyue, so she stiffened her neck.

Xiao Zi seemed to have telepathy with her.

He stepped forward and pointed at Mingyue angrily.

"Second Miss, you didn't even greet the Crown Princess when you saw her? You don't know the etiquette. I really need to ask the Marquis, his wife, and the old lady how they've spoiled you."

Minglian frowned slightly.

Rebuked softly.

"Xiao Zi, don't be rude. I've told you so many times that my sister and I are family. We share the same blood. You don't have to be polite to me."

Mingyue watched the master and servant act out with cold eyes.

laughed.

Minglian is like this every time, although it seems that she has never had a quarrel with others.

There are people around her who stand up for her and speak up for her.

I still remember that Minglian used her own charcoal fire to grow the Clivia that the prince liked in winter.

He was wearing thin clothes in winter and his face was pale from the cold.

The prince asked her why she was so cold.

She just lowered her head, looking aggrieved and unable to express herself, with red eyes and no words.

Xiao Zi said that the Marquis' Mansion was partial and treated Minglian unfairly.

Every time, Minglian would wait until Xiaozi finished speaking before she would start scolding her.

It was that incident that made the prince extremely disgusted with her even though he had never met her.

Now that I know the plot, looking at her disgusting and contrived look.

This is the heroine, the heroine chosen by heaven!

Nothing needs to be done.

Not as pretty as her, not as good as her, mediocre and incompetent, can only cry, seems kind, but in fact all the bad things are done by others.

It’s so unfair!

The way of heaven is blind!

She didn't want to say anything. There was no prince here, so there was no need for her to act.

"Get started! Serve our noble Crown Princess well!"

Qingqiu, Qingning waved his hand.

The door behind him opened, and several maids strode in, walking towards Minglian and Xiaozi aggressively.

Now Minglian could no longer sit still.

Xiao Zi was no longer as arrogant as before.

He opened his arms to block Minglian.

"Second Miss, the Crown Princess is no longer the young lady who allowed you to bully her. I'm going to find the Marquis and the old lady! I'm going to tell His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and have him punish you!"

Mingyue's delicate fox eyes slightly raised up, and her pupils were so charming and gorgeous that they seemed incomparable to the most precious gems in the world.

But the malice in his eyes was pouring out.

He looked at Xiao Zi and Ming Lian teasingly as if they were trapped beasts.

"Then go ahead and sue me."

Xiao Zi didn't know why the second young lady was so arrogant.

It is obvious that for all these years, the Crown Princess was the one who performed filial duties in the Marquis' Mansion.

That bitch Hua Xiaoyun doesn't like the eldest lady and doesn't allow her to get close to her, and it's fine if she doesn't love her either.

The same goes for the Marquis and the old lady.

I thought people in the Marquis' Mansion were naturally emotionally indifferent.

But things were different when the second young lady came back.

Xiao Zi was about to continue speaking.

“Bang!!”

A slap hit her hard on the face.

She was slapped so hard that she saw stars.

Before he could resist, his hands were pressed down, his knees felt pain, and he fell to his knees on the ground.

What followed was countless slaps.

Minglian watched this scene and swallowed.

Even though Mingyue was spoiled and ignorant before, he didn't dare to really fight with her.

Ever since she took her to the Prince's Mansion, she seemed like a different person.

He beat and scolded her at every turn.

In front of outsiders, he is no longer as irritable and easily angered as before, but is able to pretend and act well.

"Sister, I came back out of good intentions to tell you...Ah!!"

Three maids beat Xiao Zi.

Seeing that Minglian was still trying to lecture him, the other three maids slapped her in the face.

There was no fear of facing the Crown Princess at all.

They are the second young lady's maids.

Although the second young lady was raised to be pampered, she had more things to do.

But the reward the second young lady gave them was more than the monthly salary of some officials outside.

Minglian was stunned.

He was also grabbed by the arms and slapped by two maids.

Qingqiu brought a chair and Mingyue sat down.

Qingning took out the peach blossom pastry and Mingyue tasted it calmly.

The room was filled with the sounds of slapping and the screams of Xiaozi and Minglian.

Oh.

Finally, the thirty slaps were completed.

Minglian and Xiaozi's faces were swollen.

Xiao Zi hugged Minglian and stared at Mingyue fiercely.

"Leaving such obvious marks, even if the Marquis has great abilities, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will definitely hold you accountable if he sees the scars! You will be in big trouble then!"

He slowly swallowed the peach blossom pastry in his mouth and took a sip of tea.

Mingyue raised her eyebrows and smiled.

She already has a bright and charming appearance, and with such a smile, she makes people feel like a goddess or fairy.

Even though Xiao Zi was very annoyed with the second young lady.

But there was still a moment of trance.

Coming to my senses, I spit on myself.

What's the point of being pretty? You're as vicious as a snake or scorpion, and you'll die a miserable death sooner or later!

"Scars?"

Minglian and Xiaozi didn't know what she was laughing at.

Such severe scars will take several days to heal.

Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Marquis, the Old Madam, and even His Majesty and the Queen will surely all know about it.

The Crown Princess was beaten when she returned home.

No matter how powerful Mingsheng is.

How can such a big thing be suppressed?

Unexpectedly.

The next moment they heard Mingyue's leisurely voice, and the words she said were creepy.

"Qingning, go get the pearl cream that my grandfather gave me earlier and apply it to the Crown Princess and her loyal dog."

Qingning obeyed the order.

Mingyue's maternal grandfather was the first imperial merchant and the richest man in the Great Xia Dynasty, and his wealth was enough to rival that of a country.

Every gift sent to Mingyue was a rare treasure from all over the world that was rarely seen even in the imperial palace.

This pearl cream can heal wounds and also beautify the skin.

Just like this surface scar, it can be restored to its original state in an hour.

Minglian had obviously also heard of the existence of pearl cream.

My heart sank immediately.

Xiao Zi didn't expect the second young lady to be so shameless.

He stood up excitedly and was about to attack Mingyue with his teeth bared.

"You, you vicious woman, you think you can escape punishment like this? Aren't you trying to seduce His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? I tell you, His Royal Highness is deeply in love with our Crown Princess. As long as the Crown Princess says a word, His Royal Highness will kill...Ah!!"

“Bang!!”

A little maid swung her arm and hit Xiao Zi in the face.

Xiao Zi fell to the ground.

I covered my face and felt dizzy.

There was a darkness in Mingyue's eyes.

Sudden.

"Miss, the Crown Prince is here."

A little maid came in to report.

Minglian's eyes lit up.

Your Highness is here!!

I was so excited that I had to stand up.

"Sister, I won't tell His Highness that you attacked me. I'll just treat today's events as a temper tantrum. Your Highness, come and pick me up. I'm going back."

Look.

Minglian always likes to do things like this, seemingly doing nothing.

But I have to go out with this face.

Then she cried and said that she had not been wronged.

It's a trick.

"Let father hold back His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

The little maid took the order and ran away.

Minglian's face was stiff.

The maid held her and Xiao Zi down and started applying pearl cream.

*

As the bright moon reached the main hall, the voice of the people arrived first.

The voice is sweet, charming and mixed.

Just listening to it makes people feel relaxed and happy.

"Daddy, your daughter is here to give you your favorite black chicken soup!!"

Mingsheng saw the prince's expression change slightly.

I thought to myself.

When has this little ancestor ever sent him soup? It's obvious who his target is.

But he certainly wouldn't ruin his precious daughter's life.

Laughing.

"Your Highness, please forgive me for laughing. Ever since I caught a cold last time, Mingyue has been urging me to drink soup to nourish my body. Alas, I am obviously in good health, but this child just won't listen."

"My daughter cares deeply about her father and may have been a little rude. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

Huo Chenyuan's face, as noble and handsome as the breeze and bright moon, was indeed surprised for a moment.

The Mingyue I knew before was vicious, scheming, and selfish.

Ever since the scene in the Prince's Mansion garden yesterday, he had initially changed his impression of Mingyue.

She is not vicious.

Another one was added today.

Filial piety.

"Marquis Weiyuan, that's not true. Mingyue is the Crown Princess's sister, so she's naturally my sister as well."

The bright moon came in at the right time.

Seeing that the prince was there, his fox eyes widened just right.

The rosy lips were slightly parted.

Obviously shocked.

Between the eyes.

Huo Chenyuan inexplicably thought of the softness and fragrance of her running into his arms this morning.

Arouse your own desire.

She was extremely charming at that time.

Now he looks like a frightened little fox.

vivid.

Mingyue saluted hurriedly.

"Your Highness, I greet His Highness the Crown Prince. I didn't know His Highness the Crown Prince was here too. Are you here to pick up my sister? She's resting. How about I go get her?"

Huo Chenyuan withdrew his gaze.

The noble face was calm.

"No, just let her rest. You can get up now. We are all family. There is no need to be polite when we meet in the future. Just call me brother-in-law. Calling me Your Highness the Crown Prince is too unfamiliar."

Mingyue nodded, and the butterfly hair accessory on her head fluttered with her movements, looking lifelike as if it was about to spread its wings and fly.

"Yes, brother-in-law!"

She laughed and shouted ignorantly.

Huo Chenyuan's Adam's apple moved slightly. They were just two ordinary words.

It makes my throat feel dry for no reason.

He took a few sips of tea.

Only then did I calm down the unknown restlessness in my heart.

He just felt that he had wronged Mingyue because of a few words from a maid. His nervousness when they met now must be due to the guilt in his heart.

An hour later.

Minglian arrived late.

Huo Chenyuan and Mingyue had just arrived at the gate of the Marquis' Mansion.

There were no traces of scars on Minglian and Xiaozi's faces, and they tried their best to catch up.

When Xiao Zi saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, she howled like a pig being slaughtered.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, you are finally here! The Marquis' Mansion is abusing the Crown Princess. The Second Miss has people beating me and the Crown Princess! Your Highness, please take charge of the Crown Princess!"

Xiao Zi's voice attracted everyone's attention.

If it was before.

When Huo Chenyuan heard this, he would definitely turn around and blame Mingyue.

He looked up and down at Xiao Zi, who was crying, and the Crown Princess, who had red eyes and lowered her head in silence.

Then he turned to look at the bright moon.

Mingyue's expression changed instantly.

She looked dazed and at a loss, staring at him with her wide, tearful fox eyes, her lips parted.

His eyes were determined.

But her voice was soft and choked.

"Brother-in-law..."

After just one word of greeting, he lowered his head and said nothing.

He looks like he's willing to accept whatever you say.

"Where are the scars?"

Huo Chenyuan asked.

Xiao Zi's crying stopped abruptly.

Even Minglian looked incredulous.

What does your highness mean by this?

To doubt Xiao Zi, isn't that the same as doubting her?

Your Highness was clearly not like this before.

Mingyue lowered her head and the corners of her lips curled slightly.

She said that love gained through kindness can also be easily lost due to unkindness.

"Brother-in-law, Mingyue doesn't know why my sister and Xiaozi framed me and the Marquis' Mansion like this... Should I...should I just wander around outside forever so that my sister can always be the eldest daughter of the Weiyuan Marquis' Mansion? Wuwuwu..."

Minglian ignored Mingyue's words.

She just looked at Huo Chenyuan with tears in her eyes.

I looked like I had no way of defending myself.

Huo Chenyuan sighed.

"Mingyue, maybe your sister just woke up and remembered things wrongly. Don't take it to heart. I apologize to you on behalf of the Crown Princess. If you have any difficulties in the future, I promise you that you can come to me."

Minglian couldn't believe it.

Xiao Zi still wanted to speak.

Stopped by Minglian.

Mingyue knew in her heart that even if Huo Chenyuan was disappointed with Minglian.

Years of feelings will not fade away so easily.

What she wanted has now been achieved.

Cry a little and pretend a little, and you'll get a promise from the prince.

This is more than buying and selling.

Not a loss!!

"Is what my brother-in-law said true?"

Huo Chenyuan glanced sideways.

When you first see her, you'll notice her stunning face, and after crying, she looks even more like a peony weeping tears.

I feel pity for him.

The tip of the nose and the corners of the eyes are red.

Little eyes stared at him with suspicion, expectation and joy.

His heart skipped a beat.

I responded subconsciously.

"certainly."

Mingyue smiled sweetly, and her delicate and timid look was like a pearl with a halo.

“Brother-in-law is so nice!!”