But right now it's not just a matter of practicing skills!
Zhu Xinning is not naive; she was once the most talented woman in Jingzhou!
After going through the whole story again, she understood. How could practicing martial arts make one's clothes look so messy?
Moreover, the flush on Wang Yingqiu's face was not something she had achieved through martial arts training!
It's like... well, that's how it was when Jing Zhe carried her to bed at night and started touching her inappropriately!
The two of them may have actually practiced martial arts, but something else must have happened before that!
Zhu Xinning raised her head, the confusion on her face disappearing, replaced by her previous coldness. She looked at Wang Yingqiu and said, "Master Wang, I remember you and Qingqiu are good friends?"
Upon hearing Qingqiu's name, Wang Yingqiu's initially firm stance softened instantly, her chin drooping slightly as she nodded.
"Does Qingqiu know about your relationship with my Zhe'er?"
"..."
"Judging from your expression, I bet you don't know, right?"
"..."
"Have you figured out how to explain this to Qingqiu?"
"..."
Seeing Wang Yingqiu's head drooping lower and lower, and this time even her ears and neck turning red, Zhu Xinning had already concluded the relationship between her and Jing Zhe.
He first sighed inwardly, regretting his carelessness.
Back then at the Mid-Autumn Poetry Gathering, she was so focused on guarding against Zhang Xiaoyu that she overlooked the most dangerous Wang Yingqiu. It's her own fault!
Then she thought, it's not her place to criticize this. If the third brother knew about this, he would definitely talk to her, his best friend who stole his brother.
So he didn't intend to say anything more to Wang Yingqiu, and simply said, "You can tell her when the time comes!"
"..."
Wang Yingqiu remained silent, her cheeks flushed, while Jing Zhe, standing to the side, was completely bewildered: "Second Sister, why are you mentioning the Fairy again?"
Upon hearing the words "Fairy Maiden," Zhu Xinning suddenly turned her head: "What's your name, Qingqiu?"
"Fairy Maiden..."
Jing Zhe scratched his head, thinking that it was indeed surprising to call a disciple of the Qingyun Sect a fairy in Anguo, otherwise Zhu Xinning would not have reacted this way.
"Okay, okay!"
Zhu Xinning muttered a few times, then said, "When you see Qingqiu next time, let's see if she hits you or not!"
"???"
Now Jing Zhe was even more confused and hurriedly asked, "Second Sister, what does our matter have to do with the Fairy? Why are you always mentioning her?"
Zhu Xinning glanced at her, then gestured towards Wang Yingqiu with her chin, as if to ask her a question.
Wang Yingqiu shook her head, thinking to herself, "You're his second sister and you won't say anything, I'm not stupid, I won't say anything either!"
Zhu Xinning didn't want to stay any longer, so she took Jing Zhe's hand and said, "Come on, let's go home with your second sister!"
Regardless, it's true that Wang Yingqiu taught Jing Zhe martial arts; otherwise, he wouldn't have improved so quickly. For that, Zhu Xinning should thank her. However, her relationship with her brother is ambiguous, so the good and bad cancel each other out, and she won't say thank you.
Let the third brother handle the rest!
After all, the matter was already settled, so what could she do even if she was unwilling? If the third brother agreed, she wouldn't have any objections, but if he disagreed... well, that would be much harder for him to say than for her!
...
Pulled along by Zhu Xinning, Jing Zhe gave Wang Yingqiu an apologetic yet reassuring look before leaving.
Fortunately, Wang Yingqiu was no little girl either, and she gave him a look that put his mind at ease.
Because it was already afternoon when we left the Prime Minister's residence, and nearly two hours had passed unknowingly in Wuxian Garden, it was already dark outside when we came out again.
As soon as she came out of the door, Zhu Xinning put down Jing Zhe's hand. Jing Zhe tried to reach out and hold her hand, but she shook him off, and he thought to himself that something was wrong.
"Second sister... Shall we go home?"
If things can't be resolved outside, then the only solution is in bed!
Zhu Xinning, however, didn't buy it and said coldly, "You go home, I'm going back to the Prime Minister's residence!"
"Don't be like that, Second Sister! Why are you still angry? Didn't I already explain to you? It's just practicing martial arts, don't overthink it!"
"Do you think I'm stupid?"
Zhu Xinning suddenly stopped and looked up at Jing Zhe angrily.
"Forehead…"
Jing Zhe was taken aback for a moment, "She's not stupid. My second sister is the most talented woman in Jingzhou, how could she be stupid?"
"Hmph, but some people think I'm a fool!"
Zhu Xinning put her hands on her hips and said with dissatisfaction.
"..."
Then he turned back and said, "I'm very angry. I won't talk to you for the next few days. You'd better reflect on your actions!"
Zhu Xinning is Zhu Xinning; she even expresses her anger openly and honestly, without being arrogant at all.
This left Jing Zhe with no chance to lie to her or coax her; he could only watch her figure disappear into the alley.
Oops, I miscalculated!
Jing Zhe slapped his thigh, thinking with annoyance.
...
At this point, he could return to Wuxian Garden. Since Zhu Xinning had left, it would be good to go back and comfort Wang Yingqiu again.
However, he was not in the mood at the moment, and more importantly—he dared not!
Who knows if Zhu Xinning and her maid are secretly watching his every move from somewhere? Going back to Wuxian Garden would be like walking into someone else's trap.
Considering Xiangru's two experiences of being followed, Jing Zhe felt it was not impossible. He didn't intend to go to the Prime Minister's residence with her. Zhu Xinning was currently angry, and going there now would be tantamount to suicide.
Once she calms down, I'll use some special methods; I don't believe she won't get better!
So, I decided to just go home.
Aunt Wu was somewhat surprised to see him return.
"Zhe'er, you're not drunk?"
"Um?"
Jing Zhe glanced at her and asked curiously, "Aunt Wu, why would you ask that? Why did you drink so much?"
Aunt Wu then said, "It's all because of that silly boy! You two are always together, and when I saw him so drunk, I thought you were drunk too!"
"Is Hanhan back?"
Jing Zhe gritted his teeth when he mentioned Hanhan.
If he hadn't been so talkative yesterday, Wang Yingqiu wouldn't have been jealous.
If Wang Yingqiu hadn't been jealous, he wouldn't have thought of going to Zhu Xinning's place first yesterday, and then going to coax Wang Yingqiu in the evening.
If I hadn't gone to Zhu Xinning's place first, I wouldn't have been followed to Wuxian Garden by Xiangru.
If Xiangru hadn't been watching him, how could Zhu Xinning have discovered his affair with Wang Yingqiu in such an awkward situation?
So, in the end, it's all because of that damn idiot!
"Yes, he was carried back by people from your newspaper. He couldn't even stand up properly and couldn't speak clearly. The people who brought him back weren't in much better shape either. When I saw you weren't back, I thought you were drunk too!"
"..."
Looks like the silly guy is having a great time drinking!
While labor and management are in dire straits, you're enjoying yourself outside?
Jing Zhe grew angrier the more he thought about it. He pushed open the door and saw Hanhan sprawled on the bed, snoring loudly. Enraged, Jing Zhe kicked him.
"Don't pull me... I can still drink... more... more!"
"..."
He shook his head helplessly, closed the door, and went out.
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