Qiao Zixi's veil was very thin and could not cover the ulcers on her face at all, which made Bai Mengying look disgusted when she saw it.
Unfortunately, Qiao Zixi was so engrossed in seeing Bai Mengying that she didn't notice.
"What's wrong, little Xi'er? I heard you were sick. Are you feeling any better?"
Bai Mengying spoke softly, subtly distancing herself from Qiao Zixi as she spoke. Her expression of disgust was replaced by worry, which made Qiao Zixi's nose tingle. She murmured, "Sister-in-law Princess still loves Xi'er the most."
"What's wrong? Have you been wronged? Did this servant bully you?"
As she spoke, Bai Mengying coldly glanced at the old woman kneeling on the ground, and when she looked away, she also glanced at Awang.
Seeing Qiao Zixi run out, Awang hurriedly reminded her, "Miss, you should go back to your room quickly. If the princess's illness is aggravated, it might displease the Marquis."
The words "Lord Marquis" were mentioned.
Qiao Zixi's body trembled involuntarily, the fear from that day washing over her again.
But at that moment, Bai Mengying's words gave her courage.
"Don't be afraid, little sister Xi'er. I'm here. No matter what happens, I will stand up for you."
Qiao Zixi looked at Bai Mengying, her beautiful almond-shaped eyes filled with tears, and said with a choked voice, "Princess sister-in-law, could you take me away? Take me back to the Princess's residence?"
Bai Mengying suppressed her disgust and took Qiao Zixi's hand. "If you want, it would be nice to come back to my residence with me for a few days."
After saying that, he didn't care about Jiang Shi anymore, and instead pulled Qiao Zixi away.
Seeing that Awang was about to stop her again, Bai Mengying quickly shouted, "This princess will see who dares to stop me!"
If Bai Mengying insisted on leaving, Awang wouldn't dare to stop her. If Bai Mengying were to get hurt or accidentally have intimate relations with him, it would be something he couldn't afford to pay with his life.
Watching Qiao Zixi and Bai Mengying leave, Awang hurriedly sent someone to find Qiao Xiuyuan, while he himself ran back to Qiao Ziming's courtyard to report.
I just hope the Marquis hasn't gone to the palace yet, otherwise he might cause trouble...
Su Muxi's acupuncture was unusually swift today. By the time Awang ran back into the courtyard, Qiao Ziming's cries had already stopped.
Hearing that Awang was coming in, Su Muxi didn't say anything, but looked at Qiao Ziming who was lying on the bed, waiting for Qiao Ziming to speak.
She can relay messages for Qiao Ziming, but she won't make decisions for him.
After all, she was no longer the mistress of the Marquis of Anyang's mansion.
Perhaps, it didn't count before.
Qiao Ziming was still sweating profusely. When he saw Su Muxi looking at him, she didn't act like the mistress of the house like Bai Mengying did, and he felt annoyed again.
"Come in."
Qiao Ziming's weak voice was slightly hoarse. Su Muxi was unsure if Awang outside the door had heard her, so she kindly went to the door and opened it, saying to Awang, "Your master wants you to come in. I'll just take a walk around the courtyard. In a short while, I'll remove the needles from your master's acupuncture needles."
After saying that, he tactfully left, giving Qiao Ziming and Awang some space to talk alone.
When Awang entered the room, he saw Qiao Ziming shirtless, covered in cold sweat, and a faint blush crept onto his face.
In the past, when Su Muxi treated Qiao Zimo, Qiao Xiuyuan did not allow servants to approach, so Awang could only faintly hear Qiao Zimo's howling, but did not know the specific treatment.
Seeing Qiao Ziming's appearance now made him think more.
A man and a woman were alone in a room, and the young master of the family wasn't even dressed...
"What's up."
Qiao Ziming, unaware that Awang was lost in thought, urged him on in a cold voice.
Awang snapped out of his daze and quickly told them about Qiao Zixi and Bai Mengying's departure.
"I've already sent someone to find the Marquis, but I'm afraid he's already gone to the palace..."
Qiao Ziming was shocked upon hearing this and wished he could pry open Qiao Zixi's head.
Father has already said that Bai Mengying did this to Qiao Zixi's face out of jealousy, but Qiao Zixi still treats Bai Mengying as a sister...
It seems that Qiao Zixi clearly doesn't believe what her father said!
How could he have such a stupid sister!
"Quickly send someone to bring the young lady back. If she resists, tie her up!"
Qiao Ziming said in a deep voice.
But then Awang hesitated and asked, "What if Princess Chang Le objects?"
"Yongqiang! I'll take responsibility for anything that happens!"
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Meanwhile, Qiao Zixi finally breathed a sigh of relief after getting into the princess's carriage.
We finally escaped!
Just as Bai Mengying was about to ask a question, Qiao Zixi hurriedly urged, "Princess sister-in-law, quickly find me a few imperial physicians, and it would be best to tie up that bitch Su Muxi! If my face isn't treated soon, it might become much harder to heal!"
Bai Mengying pretended not to know, "What happened to Xi'er's face?"
Qiao Zixi didn't treat Bai Mengying as an outsider. After only a moment's hesitation, she removed the veil from her face.
Her cheek, mostly ulcerated, covered in pus and scabs, looked terrifying, almost making Bai Mengying scream.
She only asked Granny Wu to ruin Qiao Zixi's appearance, but she never expected Granny Wu to go to such lengths.
Qiao Zixi put her veil back on and said angrily, "My face turned like this because of Shengyantang's rouge. Without a doubt, it must be Su Muxi who did this. It's ridiculous that my father has been bewitched by Su Muxi. He actually said that my face was done by my sister-in-law, the princess, and wouldn't let me see a doctor for treatment!"
"Thankfully, I met my sister-in-law, the princess, today. Otherwise, I don't know when Xi'er would have been able to come out, and my face would have been ruined too."
Bai Mengying concealed the guilt and surprise in her eyes and tentatively asked, "Lord Anyang said that I did this to Sister Xi'er's face? Sister Xi'er and I are like sisters, how could I do such a thing!"
Qiao Zixi agreed, "I think so too. My father must have been bewitched by Su Muxi. He doesn't want the princess to marry my brother, so he said that on purpose!"
Just as Qiao Zixi was about to recount in detail what happened after her father returned that day, the carriage suddenly stopped.
"Is Cousin Ying'er going to the palace banquet? How about we go together?"
Upon hearing this address, Bai Mengying's embroidered eyebrows furrowed involuntarily.
I actually ran into Ye Zerui.
After adjusting her expression, Bai Mengying smiled and lifted the curtain on the car window, immediately spotting Ye Zerui.
Ye Zerui sat in another carriage, resting his chin on his hand, looking at her with a gentle smile.
Bai Mengying smiled gently, "What a coincidence, right now Xi'er is in my carriage, and I have to take her back to the Princess's residence first. Why don't you go to the palace first, cousin? I'll be there shortly."
"Oh? The daughter of the Marquis of Anyang is here too. Why don't we go to the palace for the banquet together?"
Ye Zerui looked surprised, then extended an invitation.
Qiao Zixi secretly sized up Ye Zerui's appearance through the car window.
He has handsome features, yet possesses a heroic air; his every move exudes innate elegance and composure.
His long hair was tied up high, showing off his dashing and handsome demeanor.
Her gentle smile makes people feel very welcome.
Normally, Qiao Zixi would have readily agreed.
But now that her face is in such a terrible state, it has brought back the self-conscious and ashamed woman she once was.
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