Chapter 667 The King of Qin is a Big Trouble
"Waaaaah—!"
The child was so frightened that he started crying loudly.
Cheng Wanwan was talking to someone when she heard the child crying, and she quickly looked over in the direction of the sound.
Then they saw Zhao Erye's granddaughter standing in front of the King of Qin, wailing loudly. The King of Qin's guards stared at the child with fierce expressions, their hands still on the hilts of their swords, as if they wanted to draw the swords and hold them to the child's neck.
She rushed forward, shielding the wailing child behind her, and stared coldly at the person opposite her: "What does Your Highness intend to do?"
Her eyes were full of condemnation and wariness, which made the King of Qin feel a strange sense of unease.
He said coldly, "This brat has been unruly and has offended me. In Lady Sui's opinion, how should he be dealt with?"
Cheng Wanwan then noticed that there was a huge oil stain on the King of Qin's moon-white brocade robe. Although soap could wash the oil stain off, it would cause wrinkles. How could such a fine garment have such a flaw? To the King of Qin, this garment was ruined. No wonder he was so angry.
“This is a top-quality cloud and water brocade robe, isn’t it? The Empress bestowed some upon me last time, but I haven’t used them yet. Why don’t I use them to compensate the Prince?” Cheng Wanwan turned her head. “Ninglan, go to the storeroom and get the fabric.”
Ninglan accepted the order and hurried off.
Cheng Wanwan continued, "It is a fact that the child offended the prince. No matter what, she must take responsibility for her mistake. However, the child is too young and does not know any better. She has already been frightened to this extent, so it is really difficult to make her apologize. I am also the child's elder, so I will apologize to the prince on behalf of the child."
She slightly curtsied, offering an apology, "Please forgive me, Your Highness."
The King of Qin remained silent, and she maintained this posture. No matter what, an apology should be made with an apologetic attitude.
The workers in the yard didn't dare to breathe, they were all terrified and had no idea what to do.
Only the child who had caused the trouble was sobbing softly, his eyes filled with bewilderment and helplessness.
The King of Qin pursed his lips, his gaze falling on the top of her head.
This woman always handles things so flawlessly. Last time at the Grand Banquet in Huzhou, she did the same, defusing his anger with just a few words.
Why would he take a liking to her? Perhaps it's because she's different from others.
He wanted to possess anything or anyone that was different from others.
He reached out and supported Cheng Wanwan's upper arm, his tone extremely gentle: "I will naturally not hold a grudge against a three-year-old child. Consort Sui, there is no need for this. Please rise."
Cheng Wanwan instinctively pulled her arm away.
She quickly took a step back, looked up and gave an awkward but polite smile: "Thank you for your magnanimity, Your Highness."
After saying that, she immediately turned around and picked up the sobbing little girl, saying, "Don't cry, I'll take you home."
The child clung tightly to Cheng Wanwan's neck, as if only then could he feel safe.
Cheng Wanwan nodded politely to the King of Qin, and her figure quickly disappeared at the entrance of the workshop.
After sending the child to Master Zhao's house, she neither went to the workshop nor home, but went to Cheng Yuanyuan's house.
This is a courtyard that she personally helped design. It makes her feel very safe and allows her to calm down and think things through.
Seeing her solemn expression, Daya and Erya didn't dare to disturb her. They brought up hot tea, lit the brazier, and then went back to attend to their own business.
Cheng Wanwan took a sip of tea and quietly watched the snow scene outside.
She was not a fool; she had roughly figured out what the King of Qin meant by leaving Dahe Town behind.
She was not a narcissistic person. She did not believe that the King of Qin loved or liked her. So far, it was probably just out of interest.
Her behavior was quite different from that of women of this era, which attracted the attention of the King of Qin. This King of Qin was a bachelor with a romantic nature, so he naturally set his sights on her. He stayed in Dahe Town, probably to satisfy a momentary interest.
How should she respond?
The cup of tea was quickly finished, but Cheng Wanwan still couldn't figure it out.
The main reason is that the King of Qin's identity is too special. How could a fourth-rank lady like me afford to offend him?
If she firmly refuses and angers the King of Qin, she will be in deep trouble.
If she were to fawn upon the Prince of Qin and become entangled with him, her official career would come to an end.
"Wanwan, so you really are here." Cheng Yuanyuan lifted the curtain and walked in. "Da Ya said you looked preoccupied. What happened?"
Cheng Wanwan sighed, "That King of Qin is a real problem."
What a ridiculous prince! Instead of staying in the capital or going to his fiefdom, he comes to this small town to do such outrageous things. It's truly speechless.
"I heard that early this morning, the Prince of Qin asked several women in the village about Da Shan's father, and also inquired about the magistrate's previous marriage proposal." Cheng Yuanyuan lowered her voice, perhaps thinking of something, and said, "Wanwan, tell me the truth, does the Prince of Qin have feelings for you...?"
Cheng Wanwan shook her head: "This Prince Qin is probably just asking around casually. What I mean by 'troublesome' is that his status is unusual. He's always wandering around the town. There are so many children in the town. What if another child offends him? I'm afraid he might not be able to resist bullying the child..."
It wasn't that she didn't want to tell Cheng Yuanyuan about the King of Qin's thoughts; the main problem was that it was just her own speculation, and revealing it would only cause Cheng Yuanyuan more worry.
Never mind, she should go and find out what the King of Qin thinks first.
Cheng Wanwan and Cheng Yuanyuan chatted about other things before getting up to go home.
It was already evening, and it got dark quite early. Along the way back, many lanterns were lit, illuminating the path ahead.
When I got home, it was just time for dinner.
As soon as she entered the flower hall, she saw the Prince of Qin sitting in her usual dining spot, with a group of maids and servants attending to her tremblingly.
When they saw her return, Granny Qi and the others breathed a sigh of relief.
The King of Qin raised his eyes and looked at her: "Consort Sui's return is just in time, let's have a meal together."
Cheng Wanwan gave a forced smile: "The book says that boys and girls should not sit at the same table after the age of seven. Therefore, I will not dine at the same table as Your Highness. Please enjoy your meal."
"Lady Sui," the King of Qin's voice became more forceful, "what I just said was an order."
“Since it is an order, then I will obey.”
Cheng Wanwan walked over and sat in the seat furthest from the King of Qin, her expression very calm.
The King of Qin raised his hand and waved: "You may all leave."
Granny Qi's heart skipped a beat. She had been wondering why the noble prince would stay in Dahe Town... Now she understood perfectly well: the Prince of Qin had taken a liking to Lady Gong...
Women who took a liking to the King of Qin would basically become his concubines in the King's palace. Concubines were equivalent to slaves and did not even have the right to bear children for the King of Qin...
She couldn't imagine the scene of Sui Gongren being imprisoned in the Qin Prince's mansion; it was simply too terrifying...
Her gaze fell worriedly on Cheng Wanwan, and she was unwilling to leave.
Cheng Wanwan spoke calmly: "Perhaps the King of Qin has something to say to me. You may all leave. Do not come in without my permission."
Since she had said that, Granny Qi had no choice but to lead all the old women and maids out of the flower hall.
Soon, only Cheng Wanwan and Prince Qin remained in the flower hall.
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