Chapter 34 Prince Heng is enraged
Suddenly, Xie Shang blocked her way, staring at her with a cold, murderous gaze. He turned and left without saying a word.
Jiang Fenghua looked innocent, and although she seemed to want to say something, she ultimately remained silent.
Su Tingwan hurriedly followed, "Your Highness, have you finished your official duties? Let's go boating on the lake!"
"Hmm." He didn't turn his head. He would agree to all of Su Tingwan's requests. He didn't want to go back to the mansion so early, and Jiang Fenghua was there too.
He originally had some questions for Jiang Fenghua, but seeing her flirting with another man, he didn't want to talk to her anymore. Didn't Jiang Fenghua know that she was a married woman?
Why should this guy surnamed Xiao stand in front of her and help her out? He knows her older brother, and isn't he also familiar with the Jiang family? They've known each other for a long time...
At this moment, Xie Shang had countless questions in his mind. Su Tingwan stepped forward and took his hand, but he was unaware of it.
Watching their figures recede into the distance, Jiang Fenghua suddenly turned and walked in the opposite direction, quickly disappearing into the crowd.
By the time Xie Shang turned around and realized that Jiang Fenghua hadn't followed, it was too late.
Just as she was about to ask Lin Feng, she realized he wasn't there either. Then she remembered that Lin Feng had gone to check on Lingyun Manor. He had come to Baihua Lake alone, thinking that Jiang Fenghua had appeared here in the morning and they hadn't returned to the manor, so they should still be here. That's why he came looking for them.
"Eh, where did the Princess go?" Su Tingwan asked in confusion. "I didn't see the Princess during the day either. I wonder where she went all day. Just now I saw the Princess getting to know that Young Master Xiao. They seemed like friends. Could she have gone to..."
"Wanwan, didn't you want to go boating on the lake? Let's go!" Xie Shang also saw that she and that man were exchanging glances, and it seemed that their relationship was more than just acquaintances and friends.
“But where did the princess go? She’s so beautiful, I’m worried about her. Should we go look for her first?” Su Tingwan’s eyes were full of concern and sincerity.
Xie Shang unconsciously clenched his fists and glanced into the crowd, but still couldn't see Jiang Fenghua.
He couldn't help but recall the predatory gazes Guo Xiao and his group had cast at Jiang Fenghua. There were so many people tonight, a real mixed bag, and there were many brothels along Baihua Lake. He hurried along, searching everywhere.
Xie Shang summoned his guards and coldly ordered, "Find the Princess Consort. If you can't find her, you will all come back with your heads."
"Yes, Your subordinate obeys."
His bodyguards rarely show themselves unless they are in life-or-death danger; even Su Tingwan has never seen them.
Su Tingwan also took the initiative to help look for people. She unconsciously clenched her fingers, feeling uneasy and nervous. She had thought the plan had failed, but unexpectedly, Jiang Fenghua left on her own. She wondered if Aunt Yunfang's plan had been well-thought-out...
On the other side, Yunfang finally seized the opportunity after receiving news that Jiang Fenghua was alone. She also appeared outside Yichun Tower dressed in a light pink dress and with her face covered by a veil. However, what she did not know was that she was waiting for an opportunity when night fell, and others were also waiting.
Suddenly, a group of drunkards emerged from the restaurant. Yun Fang, with her delicate features, deliberately walked past them. The drunkards were first drawn to her fragrance, then captivated by her gaze. "Oh, a beauty."
Seeing that the drunkard had taken the bait, Yunfang quickened her pace and hurried towards Baihua Lake.
She kept turning back to look at him, afraid that the group of drunkards wouldn't be able to keep up.
At the same time, Jiang Fenghua, having received Lin Yu's message, also headed towards Yichun Tower.
She was strolling leisurely, idly walking along, when suddenly a veiled woman rushed towards her. Before she could dodge, the veil slipped off her face, revealing a stunningly beautiful face. She stumbled and almost fell.
Hongxiu and Lianye quickly helped her up, and as she watched Yunfang flee in panic, a cold smile curled at the corner of her lips.
The drunkards kept shouting, "Hey beauty, why are you running away? Let us brothers take good care of you!"
Suddenly seeing Jiang Fenghua's face, the drunkard lost interest in chasing the masked woman and swore at Jiang Fenghua, "Brothers, there are three beauties here."
Jiang Fenghua's eyes were filled with terror and fear. Hongxiu and Lianye shielded her behind them and shouted repeatedly, "Get away from me! Don't come any closer, Miss! Run!"
Their voices attracted the attention of those around them, but no one dared to go up and help. No one wanted to get involved with a group of vicious, drunken men, after all, no one wanted to get into trouble.
Jiang Fenghua also ran towards Baihua Lake. When she saw Xie Shang's figure ahead, she suddenly tripped and fell. Her reddened eyes instantly burst into tears, and her body lay prostrate on the ground, trembling.
Xie Shang arrived just in time to see Jiang Fenghua in such a delicate and timid state. He was furious, his eyes burning with rage. He rushed to Jiang Fenghua and whispered, "Ruan Ruan."
Jiang Fenghua stared at Xie Shang with tearful eyes, her gaze filled with bewilderment, fear, and joy. She suddenly threw herself into his arms, tightly hugging his neck. "Your Highness, I'm so scared, Ruan Ruan is so scared."
Xie Shang comforted her, "I'm here, Ruan Ruan, don't be afraid, I will protect you."
With the warm, soft woman in his arms, his previous displeasure and anger instantly vanished, replaced by a feeling of having regained what he had lost. When he saw the drunkards chasing her, he flew into a rage, wishing he could tear them to pieces.
On the other side, the guards quickly subdued the drunkards, and with swords to their necks, they sobered up instantly, kowtowing and begging for mercy, "Hero, spare our lives! We didn't mean to offend you. It was that veiled woman who deliberately seduced us."
Upon hearing this, Xie Shang asked, "What veiled woman?"
“We had just come out of Yichun Tower when a woman dressed in this color appeared in front of us. She…she seduced us, which is why we followed her here. We didn’t expect to offend Madam.”
The burly man kowtowed repeatedly, saying, "There are so many people on the street. Even if we are the worst of people, we wouldn't dare to harass a girl in public. It was really that woman who deliberately seduced us. We were also blinded by the beauty of the lady. We deserve to die."
They slapped themselves repeatedly, pleading, "Please calm down, sir."
Jiang Fenghua raised her head and said softly to Xie Shang, "I originally just wanted to take a stroll, but suddenly a woman rushed towards me and knocked off my veil. Those men were shouting filthy words, saying things like 'Beauty, don't run away.' I was scared, so I ran for my life and then I fell down."
"Tie these people up and send them to the yamen. Notify the commander of the Five Cities Garrison and have him interrogate them thoroughly. If they lie, kill them without mercy." Xie Shang coldly ordered, "Investigate that woman and find out what her intentions are."
Jiang Fenghua remained clinging to Xie Shang until the drunkard was taken away.
Su Tingwan pinched herself hard. Didn't Aunt Yunfang say that she would ruin Jiang Fenghua's reputation and make the prince think that she was unclean and no longer like her?
But judging from the scene before him, and the way the prince showed her tenderness and affection, he must have fallen for Jiang Fenghua!
Su Tingwan was crying inside. Clearly, A Shang belonged to her alone. He had clearly said that he would only love her in this lifetime.
Xie Shang picked Jiang Fenghua up and strode towards the carriage.
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