Chapter 25 Is this brat the crown prince?
That was too careless!
She only gave her three fever-reducing pills, how did that attract the Crown Prince's attention!
How could such a central figure of a powerful nation be met so easily?
Just as Cheng Fang finished speaking, the sound of horses' hooves approached from afar.
Before long, the sounds of shouting and neighing of horses filled the air outside the general store!
What to do? What to do!
It's too late to close down now!
Jiang Ling glared at Cheng Fang.
I was just thinking of making friends with you and treating you to good food and drinks, but you dug such a big hole for me!
Cheng Fang seemed to sense Jiang Ling's resentful gaze, and lowered his head even further.
Before Jiang Ling could react, a group of people rushed in.
Her small shop was filled with a large number of armed guards, and a group of people were standing at the door.
Surrounded by a group of young men, the boy strode into the shop, bowed, and said, "It's been a long time! Greetings, shopkeeper."
Qin Zhao was dressed in a light blue robe today, having deliberately removed his luxurious attire.
I just don't want to give people the feeling of being coerced or pressured.
Jiang Ling was still surprised as she watched the approaching young man. Was the crown prince of this country so young?
When Jiang Ling saw the boy's face clearly, she gasped for breath!
......
Isn't this the same little kid from the first day who scraped his knee?
Qin Zhao could tell from her expression that she recognized him.
A flicker of joy crossed his mind; their identities upon meeting again could at least bridge the gap a bit.
It will be easier to start the conversation from here on out.
"You, you?...You are the Crown Prince?"
Qin Zhao was taken aback, clearly not expecting that her first words would be this.
She cast a reproachful glance at Cheng Fang, blaming him for talking so much.
Cheng Fang pretended not to see it. He really couldn't have it both ways!
Then, Qin Zhao waved his hand behind him, "You all go out first."
"Yes, sir!"
After a large group of people walked out.
Jiang Ling was finally able to breathe.
I used to think that being surrounded by armed guards on TV didn't really make me feel anything, but now that I'm experiencing it firsthand, I understand the sense of oppression.
Looking at the little kid in front of me now, he has long lost his embarrassment from that day. In his place is an innate dignity and an aura of supreme authority.
Jiang Ling sighed inwardly.
What kind of nonsense is this?!
At this moment, only the Crown Prince, Cheng Fang, and Jiang Yi remained in the shop.
Qin Zhao turned his gaze back to Jiang Ling, his tone softening.
"I am Qin Zhao, the Crown Prince of the Great Yu Dynasty. May I ask your name, young lady?"
"Jiang Ling".
Qin Zhao said apologetically, "I promised Miss Jiang that I would send her the money for the medicine the next day, but I was impolite and failed to keep my promise. Please forgive me, Miss Jiang."
Jiang Ling smiled awkwardly: "I can't blame you for this. I had some family matters to attend to and haven't been able to open for business for several days."
At that moment, there was some noise outside the shop.
Before anyone knew it, a large number of villagers had gathered to watch.
Some of them were still carrying hoes and sickles, clearly having just returned from the fields.
They walked along this path as usual and were initially quite pleased to see the grocery store open.
Instead, they found a group of armed guards standing in a row at the entrance of the general store.
They all looked fierce and menacing!
They all knew that Jiang was the only one running the grocery store.
Miss Jiang is a very good person; it's not easy for a young girl to run a shop.
Don't let bad people bully her!
Old Zhao, who was in the lead, tried to squeeze in with a hoe, but was firmly stopped by the guards outside who were carrying knives.
"What's going on? Don't be afraid, Miss Jiang. We have connections in the county government, and no one can bully you! Listen up, you bullies inside! The magistrate of Ping'an County is my distant nephew's neighbor. You wait, I'll call for reinforcements right now! If you dare to bully Miss Jiang, I'll make sure you regret it!"
Old Zhang squeezed through the crowd and shouted, "Miss Jiang, don't be afraid! I'll write a letter right away, recording their bullying and tyrannical behavior! I'll present it to the magistrate and have them sentenced to prison!"
Aunt Qian caught sight of Jiang Yi standing inside and shouted:
"Brother Jiang, you can't join these thugs in bullying Miss Jiang! Miss Jiang is a kind and benevolent person!"
Jiang Yi originally turned his back, pretending that he didn't exist.
Suddenly being called out, he looked utterly dejected!
What a bully!
Where did this bully come from?
This is His Highness the Crown Prince!
How dare anyone publicly call him a bully! You guys are incredibly audacious!
He didn't dare to show himself and could only pretend he hadn't heard...
Qin Zhao was interrupted before he could finish speaking, and his expression turned somewhat flustered.
Hearing the villagers outside cursing him as a bully, his face instantly turned red with embarrassment!
Jiang Ling is now in a real bind!
What day is it today? Why is it so lively?
My head was already spinning from not sleeping well, and now it's even more dizzy!
"Fellow villagers, don't worry, I haven't been bullied. This young master is here to discuss business, it's just that his entourage is a bit large."
"So what if we're talking business! Why can't we go in?! Does he think he's the one who calls the shots in this shop?"
"that is!"
"that is!"
Qin Zhao gave Jiang Yi a look.
Jiang Yi understood immediately and went outside.
"Fellow villagers, our young master did not bully Miss Jiang. We are here to discuss business! You should have learned a thing or two about my character these past few days. How could I do anything to bully men and women?"
The villagers listened with skepticism, and their gazes toward him became more scrutinizing.
"Didn't you tell me that Miss Jiang is kind and that it's not easy for a young lady to run a shop all by herself? You also said that we should patronize her business when we have time. That's why I brought my young master here to support Miss Jiang's business, because of what you said!"
"Then why won't you let us in?"
Jiang Yi gave an awkward smile and said, "We can come in, of course we can come in! It's just... everyone should leave their tools outside! There are many people and little space inside, and it wouldn't be good if these things were brought in and accidentally hurt someone. What if we break Miss Jiang's things? Wouldn't that cause trouble for Miss Jiang?"
The villagers looked at each other, then all looked at Jiang Yi.
Only then did they put the hoes, sickles, and other sharp tools outside the door.
Another huge group of people came in!
"Miss Jiang, don't be afraid, we're here!"
"Miss Jiang, we're here to support you!"
"Miss Jiang, there are many of us, we're not afraid of them!"
Jiang Ling smiled awkwardly, feeling both touched and helpless!
She first led Qin Zhao and his group to the tables and chairs behind the counter.
They also took out two large bottles of iced tea and several disposable cups from the freezer.
They filled each glass to the brim and carried them out with smiles.
"Dear fellow villagers, thank you for coming. It's hot in the summer, so Jiang Ling has specially prepared some chilled iced tea for you to cool off. Please don't be shy about making yourselves here."
The villagers did not refuse; they naturally picked up a cup and found seats, while those without seats stood aside.
They're here to lend a hand, so naturally they need to project an image of being the host family.
The chilled plum juice last time received unanimous praise, and this time the iced black tea is no exception.
However, most of the villagers held back, not wanting to show too much and lose face!
"Miss Jiang, we haven't disturbed your business, have we?"
"Of course not. My shop is located in Jishui Village, so naturally the villagers come first."
The villagers' scanning gazes kept landing on the table behind the counter.
Jiang Ling also took out a bottle of iced tea from the freezer, along with a few cups, and handed them to Cheng Fang.
"You must be thirsty after coming all this way. We don't have anything fancy in the shop, just some refreshing drinks to cool you down."
Cheng Fang smiled slightly, "Thank you, Miss Jiang."
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