Chapter 64 It's Not What You See
"Threaten me? Well, I want to see what she is up to!"
Jing Siye frowned, his eyes flashed with coldness, and he exuded a fierce majesty as he strode towards the door.
At this moment, Zhu Wenqin had also woken up.
He rubbed his sleepy eyes and heard the footsteps of Jing Siye leaving, his heart moved. Thinking that today's palace banquet might not end until the evening, and that there would still be time to see Jing Siye off, she hurriedly wrapped herself in the soft and warm cloak, and chased after him with brisk steps.
However, as the chase went on, Zhu Wenqin gradually realized that something was wrong.
He looked at the direction where Jing Siye was going away, feeling an inexplicable uneasiness in his heart, and muttered to himself:
"This direction...why does it seem to be heading towards Wang Zhiyan's yard?"
An ominous premonition quietly grew in his heart, but he still held on to a glimmer of hope and continued to follow behind nervously.
Sure enough, Jing Siye’s figure finally disappeared in front of Wang Zhiyan’s courtyard gate.
Zhu Wenqin's heart instantly sank, as if a basin of ice water had been poured over her from head to toe.
Recalling last night, Jing Siye had coaxed him gently, vowing that he was just dealing with it on the surface and that he didn't want to cause trouble when the Queen Mother returned to the palace, and asked him not to think too much about it.
But now, Jing Siye came to Wang Zhiyan's residence without telling him.
Zhu Wenqin felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife, and tears flowed uncontrollably, blurring his vision.
He kept comforting himself, thinking that perhaps Jing Siye brought Qi Feng in because he really had something important to discuss.
So, he suppressed the pain and grievance in his heart, hid in a corner, and waited quietly for Jing Siye to come out.
When Jing Siye stepped into Wang Zhiyan's yard, he felt a chill all over his body and the air seemed to freeze.
He stared at Wang Zhiyan coldly, his voice low and cold:
"What tricks are you trying to play? How dare you use Qin'er to threaten me?"
When Wang Zhiyan heard the affectionate word "Qin'er" from his mouth, her face instantly turned pale and a trace of resentment flashed in her eyes.
But she quickly adjusted her mood, put on a gentle smile again, and said softly:
"How dare I threaten you, Your Highness? I just specially ordered a set of brocade clothes for you a few days ago, thinking that you can wear it when you go to see the Queen Mother today."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ruolan, who was standing beside him, came forward respectfully holding a set of brocade clothes. Jing Siye glanced at him, his eyes full of disgust. Although the brocade dress was exquisite, it was far inferior to the one he was wearing.
"This king does not need it."
Jing Siye spoke in a cold tone, raising his chin slightly.
"Isn't the brocade clothes I'm wearing inferior to the ones you made for me?"
Wang Zhiyan covered her mouth and chuckled, her voice was so sweet that it made people uncomfortable:
"Your Highness, what matters here is not how noble it is, but who made it. I carefully selected the fabric and hired the best tailor to make it overnight."
She deliberately emphasized the words "meticulously" and "overnight" in an attempt to impress Jing Siye.
"So what?"
Jing Siye frowned, his eyes showing even more annoyance.
"Does it mean that I have to wear it just because someone made it?"
"Just anyone?"
Wang Zhiyan sneered. In his eyes, this lady was just a casual person. Wang Zhiyan gritted her teeth in her heart, but remained calm in front of him:
"Your Highness, I just want you to change into this brocade dress. It's better than letting the Prime Minister know about Guard Zhu." Her tone suddenly changed, with a hint of threat.
Jing Siye's eyes were stern: "What do you mean?"
Wang Zhiyan was not in a hurry. She gently stroked the hair at her temples and said slowly:
"Nothing, I just heard that the Prime Minister is looking for the man who beat up his future son-in-law in the street the day before yesterday."
There was a glimmer of pride in her eyes, as if she was sure of victory.
Jing Siye's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure:
"Do you think this king is afraid of him?"
Wang Zhiyan's eyes flashed with calculation, and she continued:
"Your Highness is not afraid, but if the Queen Mother knew that Your Highness beat up the Prime Minister's future son-in-law for Guard Zhu, Your Highness would have a hard time explaining it. After all, the Crown Princess is the Prime Minister's legitimate daughter. Even if the Queen Mother doesn't make things difficult for Your Highness, Guard Zhu will probably have a hard time."
Every word she spoke hit Jing Siye's heart like a heavy hammer.
Jing Siye's eyes fell on the brocade dress in front of him, and the scene of that day flashed through his mind.
He suddenly realized that Wang Zhiyan was nearby that day and saw everything clearly, because the bookstall was near the tailor shop.
Thinking of this, he quietly clenched his fists behind his back, his heart filled with anger.
At this critical moment, he naturally didn't want Zhu Wenshi to meet the little guy. After weighing the pros and cons, he temporarily gave in to the woman and just changed her outer robe.
Jing Siye gritted his teeth, suppressed his inner displeasure, and reluctantly agreed to her.
Then he walked into the inner room without saying a word.
Seeing this, Qi Feng instinctively wanted to take the brocade clothes from the maid's hand, but Wang Zhiyan snatched it away first.
"Guard Qi, you have nothing to do here, please get out."
Wang Zhiyan spoke in a cold tone, with a hint of unquestionable arrogance in her eyes.
After saying that, she held her outer robe, twisted her waist and walked into the room where Jing Siye went.
Jing Siye had just taken off his outer robe, leaving only a black undershirt, when he saw Wang Zhiyan push the door open.
"What are you doing here? Where is Qi Feng?"
Jing Siye frowned, his eyes full of vigilance and annoyance.
Wang Zhiyan had a sweet smile on her face and said in a tender voice:
"Yan'er just brought the prince's clothes over."
The voice was so gentle and almost artificial that Jing Siye felt uncomfortable all over.
Zhu Wenqin waited outside for a long time, but Jing Siye never came out.
The uneasiness in his heart grew stronger and stronger, and finally, he could no longer hold back and rushed in regardless of the consequences.
As a result, he only saw Qi Feng and Ruolan outside.
"Where's the prince?"
Qi Feng was shocked when he saw Zhu Wenqin rushing over. He thought to himself:
"I'm afraid Guard Zhu must have misunderstood something."
He was about to open his mouth to explain, but Ruolan took the lead and said sarcastically:
"Our young lady is helping the prince change his clothes?"
"Change clothes?"
When Zhu Wenqin heard this, she felt as if struck by lightning, and her mind went blank instantly.
"I don't believe it."
His voice trembled slightly, and his trust began to waver at this moment. He rushed in desperately, wanting to confirm it all with his own eyes.
The moment Wang Zhiyan saw Zhu Wenqin, a hint of triumphant cunning flashed in her eyes. She deliberately softened her legs and fell into the arms of Jing Siye, who was wearing a middle-length dress, while crying softly:
"Your Majesty~"
Zhu Wenqin felt a sharp pain in her heart.
"Your Majesty!"
He cried out in pain.
By the time Jing Siye reacted and saw the situation clearly, it was already too late.
He quickly pushed Wang Zhiyan away, eager to explain to Zhu Wenqin:
"Qin'er, it's not what you see!"
However, Zhu Wenqin's heart was as cold as ashes at this moment, and tears flowed uncontrollably.
He couldn't hear anything and ran out, wiping his tears with his hands in panic as he ran.
"Qin'er! Listen to my explanation."
Jing Siye didn't bother to tidy up his clothes and chased after him in his undershirt.
Wang Zhiyan was pushed by Jing Siye and fell heavily to the ground, her face distorted in pain.
But when she thought of Zhu Wenqin's desperate expression just now, the resentment in her heart was greatly satisfied, and she couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Then, with the help of Ruolan, she slowly got up from the ground, her eyes full of malice and pleasure.
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