Chapter 444 The King of Chu's Wrath
While Min Qiaoshi was discussing Wenxiu, Li Sanqi was also asking Wenxiu for her opinion in another carriage.
"I want you to stay with me from now on, are you willing?"
Wenxiu was not surprised at all by Li Sanqi's words.
Since returning from Daxi, Li Sanqi has expressed his desire to keep her here more than once.
However, she had previously declined, citing that Madam Min Qiao had not yet returned safely and that she could not obtain Madam Min Qiao's consent.
This time, she had no excuse to refuse.
So Wenxiu didn't stand on ceremony and said respectfully and honestly, "Seventh Princess, this servant is willing to follow you."
"However, the old lady has always been my savior. Even if I follow you in the future, I will never turn a blind eye to the old lady's life or death."
Li Sanqi understood what she meant. Wenxiu meant that if Min Qiaoshi were in danger in the future, she would step in to save her, and perhaps even come to her for help.
However, she didn't care about any of that.
She and Min Qiaoshi were on the same side, so if Min Qiaoshi got into trouble, she would definitely do everything she could to save her.
She's in trouble, and I'm sure Madam Min won't just stand by and do nothing.
Therefore, Wenxiu's concerns are not a problem.
There was only one condition: she had to ask beforehand.
Li Sanqi looked at Wen Xiu seriously and asked solemnly, "I understand what you're saying, and I have no objection. There's just one thing: I need you to answer me truthfully."
"No hiding anything, no lying. Put your hand on your conscience and tell me your answer honestly."
Seeing Li Sanqi's serious attitude, Wen Xiu also became serious, "I will definitely answer truthfully."
Li Sanqi nodded, and asked solemnly, word by word, "If Madam Qiao and I were both in danger, and you were the only one by our side, and you could only save one of us, who would you save?"
Upon hearing this question, Wenxiu couldn't help but twitch her lips.
Suddenly, I thought of Ajiu, Min Pan'er, and Jiang Hongling.
She took a deep breath, looked sincerely at Li Sanqi, and answered earnestly, "Whoever is my master, I will save!"
Li Sanqi's eyes crinkled with amusement. "So, if you follow me from now on, you'll save me?"
Wenxiu nodded, "On the contrary, if I were still the old lady's maid, even if you were a princess of even higher status, I would not hesitate to choose to save the old lady."
"Remember what you said today." Li Sanqi smiled, a smile as warm as spring flowers and as bright as sunshine. "I'll talk to the old lady later and ask her to bring you here. From now on, you'll be my first personal lady-in-waiting."
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Meanwhile, in Min Pan'er and Jiang Hongling's carriage, Jiang Hongling was arguing with Min Pan'er with a face full of disapproval.
"Pan'er, why did you agree to go to the capital with the King of Chu? We should have gone back to Huizhou!"
Min Pan'er scoffed, "Back to Huizhou? Is there anywhere left for us in Huizhou?"
"The Min family sent me to my death! And doesn't the Jiang family also want you to die with me?"
"What do you think will happen to us when we go back?"
"Ha, it's all the same as death!"
"The inner quarters have plenty of ways to maintain privacy; they have plenty of methods to make us die quietly!"
Jiang Hongling sighed, "You're right. Huizhou is indeed not a good place for us. But, going to the capital like this isn't a good solution either, is it?"
Min Qiaoshi must hate them.
Needless to say, the Seventh Princess was killed long ago if it weren't for the King of Chu stopping her.
As for the King of Chu... they have no relatives or friends with him. If any rumors were to spread, they might lose their lives at any moment.
It's one thing if it's in the border town, but the capital is right under the emperor's nose, and the empress is still alive. Would she allow a woman like Min Pan'er to get close to the Prince of Chu?
Yes, she saw it. Min Pan'er was planning to use the King of Chu's guilt to climb up to his powerful backing!
But she felt that Min Pan'er was indulging in wishful thinking.
In her opinion, they would be better off taking the money, finding a place where no one knows them, settling down, getting married, and living a peaceful life.
Min Pan'er didn't care at all about Jiang Hongling's thoughts.
She just wants to do what she wants!
She must seize the King of Chu and every opportunity at hand to secure the greatest benefit for herself!
She needs a powerful backer, a prestigious status, and above all, a powerful position!
She will take revenge on the Min family, on Min Qiaoshi, on Li Sanqi, and on... everyone!
She lives only to avenge herself!
If she couldn't get revenge, she'd rather die right now!
“You don’t have to follow me.” Min Pan’er glanced coldly at Jiang Hongling. “You are the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, and I am an abandoned daughter of the Min family. I would feel ashamed to have you serve me personally.”
"Besides, your health isn't good either, so we don't know who will be taking care of whom in the end."
"You'd better not come with me and go back to Huizhou on your own."
Min Pan'er's words were sarcastic and clearly meant to drive people away.
Jiang Hongling shook her head resolutely, "I said I wouldn't leave you! Unless you realize your mistakes and sincerely repent for hurting Ajiu..."
"Enough!" Min Pan'er interrupted Jiang Hongling impatiently. "I've already said I did nothing wrong! The little harm I did to Ajiu is nothing compared to the humiliation I suffered."
"And my leg! The doctor said that even if it heals, I'll be crippled!"
"It was just that Li Sanqi was interrupted!"
"You keep saying you're standing up for Ajiu, but what about me? Who cares about the injustices I've suffered?"
Min Pan'er screamed, roared, cried, and acted in a frenzy.
Jiang Hongling was also heartbroken and tears streamed down her face. She reached out and hugged Min Pan'er tightly, gently comforting her, "I'm sorry! Pan'er, I'm so sorry! I know you've suffered, and I know you've felt wronged! It's my fault, I won't say it again! I won't mention you again!..."
"Waaaaah...waaaah..." Min Pan'er hugged Jiang Hongling tightly and burst into tears.
Just then, the King of Chu's anxious and angry voice came from outside the carriage: "What happened? Why is Miss Min crying so bitterly?"
"Stop the car! Stop the car!"
The line quickly came to a stop.
The King of Chu stood outside the carriage and, upon hearing the voice, asked, "Miss Min, are you alright?"
Min Pan'er was crying so hard that she had no time to pay attention to anything else.
The King of Chu then pressed the coachman to tell him if anyone else had boarded the carriage and what had happened inside.
The coachman dared not hide the truth and told them about the argument between Min Pan'er and Jiang Hongling.
However, because he was rushing to catch the train and there was a lot of noise outside, he couldn't hear exactly what the two had argued about. He only knew that Min Pan'er was crying because she had argued with Jiang Hongling.
Upon hearing the coachman's words, the King of Chu was filled with rage and shouted sharply into the carriage, "Please, Miss Jiang, get out of the carriage and let's talk!"
Finally, both people inside the carriage stopped crying.
Jiang Hongling lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside. "Your Highness, Prince Chu, do you need me for something?"
The King of Chu, his face grim, glanced at Min Pan'er, who was still tearful in the carriage, and said sarcastically, "Miss Jiang, don't you know what you've done?"
Jiang Hongling was taken aback. What heinous crime had she committed to anger the King of Chu so much?
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