But he quickly masked his feelings and continued to exclaim with the crowd, "This tiger pulling the cart is so impressive! It will definitely make our journeys much faster!"
Pei Nian'an sat in the carriage, looking at the white tiger outside the window, then at Shen Qingtang beside her, and whispered, "Auntie is really amazing."
Shen Qingtang patted his head, smiled and said nothing, having this group of "capable assistants" around.
The journey ahead would indeed be much easier. The white tigers had already donned the specially made carriage shafts and stood proudly in front of the carriage, their snow-white fur trembling slightly in the wind. Combined with their robust physiques, they looked incredibly majestic.
The people around were stunned by the spectacle. They had never seen a tiger pulling a cart on the road to exile, let alone one. They gathered around and whispered among themselves, their eyes filled with curiosity and shock.
The second prince stood not far away, his face still bearing a gentle and refined smile.
But a complex emotion lingered in his eyes.
He simply couldn't understand what Shen Qingtang's abilities were that could make a ferocious tiger obey him.
They were even willing to pull carts.
This control made him both jealous and wary, and he subconsciously sought out Lu Jin.
Lu Jin was surprised to see the Second Prince approaching him.
He was immediately flattered and rushed over, bowing as he asked, "Your Highness, did you summon me for some instructions?"
“Look at Shen Qingtang,” the Second Prince gestured with his chin, his tone carrying a barely perceptible hint of probing, “she actually managed to get a tiger to pull her carriage; she’s got some skill. Where do you think she got that skill from?”
Lu Jin followed his gaze to the tiger, his eyes filled with envy and a hint of resentment: "Shen Qingtang is indeed amazing... Maybe she has some special method? After all, I've never heard of her having this ability before."
As he spoke, he secretly observed the Second Prince's expression, afraid of saying the wrong thing.
Seeing this scene from not far away, Lu Jiaojiao was so angry that her chest felt tight. She stared intently at the white tigers, her nails almost digging into her flesh.
My heart is filled with resentment.
Why should she? These majestic tigers should have been hers! If she could have tigers pulling her cart, she would definitely be more noticed than Shen Qingtang.
The Second Prince will value her even more!
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. Grabbing Lin Peirou beside her, she deliberately raised her voice and added fuel to the fire: "Look at how smug she is! So what if she has a few tigers? Who knows what underhanded methods she used to tame them! Maybe these tigers are useless at all. If they go berserk on the road, who knows how many people they will hurt!"
Lin Peirou quickly chimed in, "Exactly! Jiaojiao, you're right. She's just putting on an act to try and outdo you!"
Hearing this, Lu Jiaojiao felt a little better, but she still stared at the tiger, her hatred intensifying.
She made a silent vow.
We must find a way to snatch these tigers and humiliate Shen Qingtang!
Lu Jiaojiao hid in a corner, her hands clenched tightly, cursing wildly in her heart: "Damn tiger! I hope it dies immediately! Shen Qingtang and her whole family should be poisoned to death! May they never be reincarnated!"
Her eyes were sinister, and she muttered malicious words.
The second prince was standing not far away.
He seemed to be advising her, "Jiaojiao, be careful what you say. Shen Qingtang is, after all, Xiaoping's mother. Such a curse is inappropriate."
But his tone was light and casual, though a hint of expectation lingered in his eyes.
He had long known that Lu Jiaojiao's curse might be effective, and if it could really cause something to happen to Shen Qingtang, it would be perfect for him.
As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes changed slightly as he secretly observed Shen Qingtang not far away, waiting to see if the curse would take effect.
When it was time to eat, Shen Qingtang and her group sat around the table.
On the table were eight dishes and a soup, including sweet and sour pork ribs, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and stewed pork with cabbage and vermicelli... The aroma wafted far and wide.
Xiaoping sat next to Shen Qingtang, constantly putting food on her plate, and said softly, "Mother, eat more, these ribs are so delicious."
She added soup for Mr. and Mrs. Shen, looking obedient and sensible.
Shen Qingtang picked up a piece of pork rib.
The moment my fingertips touched the chopsticks, I sensed an unusual smell in the food.
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