Chapter 72 Let Me Explain
Jiang Wan Ning was blocked by Wu Xin Yi's foot.
He slowed his pace, only managing to grab her sleeve before falling to the ground.
Wu Xinyi didn't rush to see the people, but instead said to Jiang Wanning and Shen Ruzhi, "Okay, you two."
"How dare you murder the daughter of the Minister's family! I will definitely tell my grandfather and have him report to the Emperor!"
Jiang Wan Ning slapped Wu Xin Yi hard across the face, "Shut up!"
"Using your sister's life against us, I thought you weren't stupid, but I didn't expect you to be not only stupid but also vicious."
Wu Xinyi's eyes darted away as she covered her swollen cheek, only to taste a metallic taste of blood at the corner of her mouth.
Jiang Wan Ning's slap was extremely hard; she pressed her tongue against her lower teeth and found that two of them had come loose.
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
"It was clearly the two of you who were blocking our way and bullying us that caused my sister to fall."
"If it weren't for you, how could she have fallen?"
Jiang Wan Ning was too lazy to pay attention to Wu Xin Yi anymore, and hurriedly walked to the railing to look down.
A man dressed in a green brocade robe lightly touched his toes and leaped into the air to catch the person.
Jiang Wanning quickly went downstairs.
"Your Highness."
Pei Yanchuan released the person in his arms and dusted off his sleeves. "Ningning."
"My name is Wu Xinrui. I am the eldest daughter of the Minister of Rites. May I ask your name, sir?"
"I will repay this life-saving grace in the future."
"I was just afraid that if you fell behind, you would ruin Ningning's plans," Pei Yanchuan said calmly.
Wu Xinrui's face stiffened, and she lowered her head and bit her lip.
Pei Yanchuan pulled Jiang Wanning toward a private room on the third floor.
Wu Xinyi hid until she could no longer see Pei Yanchuan before rushing down.
"What are you looking at!" Wu Xinyi nudged Wu Xinrui. "That's the Prince of Langya."
"It's not something a concubine's daughter like you can even dream of."
"I didn't." Wu Xinrui withdrew her gaze from Pei Yanchuan's back and quickly lowered her head.
Wu Xinyi scoffed, "If you go back and tell Grandfather about what happened today, be careful I'll have my mother deal with you!"
Wu Xinrui quickly lowered her head, "Don't worry, little sister, I won't say anything."
Wu Xinyi glared at her, "Who is your sister? A concubine's daughter doesn't deserve to be my older sister."
If it weren't for what happened last time that angered my grandfather, I wouldn't have brought this unlucky thing back to the mansion.
Wu Xinyi grew increasingly angry as she looked at Wu Xinrui's more delicate and fair skin and beautiful features.
How come she didn't die from that fall?
Despite growing up in the countryside, she is far more outstanding than her, the legitimate daughter who has been pampered since childhood.
Jiang Wanning followed Pei Yanchuan upstairs.
Liu Zhuang then rushed over to apologize, "Please forgive me, Miss, it was my fault for not watching the shop properly."
The shopkeeper was also with them.
They did not make excuses that they had too many guests today and therefore hadn't been able to attend to this area.
If something goes wrong, it's because they didn't supervise properly.
"What happened today was done on purpose. Even if you can prevent it, there will always be oversights. Be careful next time."
Jiang Wanning gave instructions.
It seems that I can hide it from those who have ulterior motives.
Wu Xinyi is probably deliberately causing trouble here today, hoping to ruin the shop's business and get herself into legal trouble.
If the deceased was a member of her Wu family, she would naturally be the least suspicious.
"yes!"
The shopkeeper and Liu Zhuang responded emphatically and withdrew one after the other.
Peony also retreated and stood guard at the door.
Shen Ruzhi had already followed Yu Hai to the back kitchen to sample the new drinks.
On such a hot day, the icy and sweet drinks that Yu Hai researched were very refreshing.
"Why has Your Highness come?"
"After finishing my important business, I happened to be passing by and thought I'd take a look."
Jiang Wan Ning nodded, "Then Your Highness, would you like to try hot pot?"
"good."
Mo Qing, who was standing at the door, quietly pursed her lips. She wasn't just passing by; she had clearly come on purpose.
"Peony, go and tell them to bring a hot pot with two broths." Jiang Wanning called towards the door, "You and Mo Qing can have a table by yourselves."
Upon hearing this, Peony's eyes lit up. "Yes, Miss. I'll go right away."
"I'll go help you."
Mo Qing followed behind Shao Yao, his hands resting on his belt.
This chubby girl is quite amusing; when she eats, her belly bulges out like a ball.
"I must thank Your Highness today." Jiang Wan Ning picked up a piece of meat roll and held it to Pei Yan Chuan's lips.
With a bright smile, she said, "If it weren't for the prince catching that girl, my shop would have had to close down."
Pei Yanchuan's ears turned slightly red, and he opened his mouth slightly.
Jiang Wan Ning stuffed some into her mouth, "Your Highness, eat more."
Pei Yanchuan chewed a couple of times, then felt a numbness in his mouth. He wanted to spit it out, but then he saw Jiang Wan Ning staring at him.
He swallowed it again without any expression.
Jiang Wan Ning deliberately wrapped a lot of Sichuan peppercorns in the meat roll.
Seeing Pei Yanchuan's expression, she suppressed a laugh and offered him another piece of meat roll.
Pei Yanchuan hesitated to speak, leaning back slightly, "Ningning...this king."
"Does Your Highness want me to force it in?"
"Can...can I eat this?"
Jiang Wan Ning glanced down and said, "Your Highness wants to drink milk..."
Jiang Wan Ning momentarily forgot the name of the little dessert that Yu Hai had researched.
It looks like some kind of milk skin... or something...
Pei Yanchuan nodded. "Is that alright?"
Jiang Wan Ning put down her chopsticks. "Please, Your Highness."
Shen Ruzhi and Yu Hai, who were holding bowls, chopsticks and dishes at the door, stared at each other in disbelief at what they heard inside.
Shen Ruzhi raised her foot, intending to kick the door.
Yu Hai quickly stopped the person and lowered his voice, "What are you doing?"
"what you do!"
"He actually tried to take advantage of Ningning, I need to go in and see."
"They're already engaged, so it's not about taking advantage anymore. Besides, wouldn't it be awkward for Miss Jiang if you went in now?"
Shen Ruzhi imagined herself pushing open the door and entering, with Pei Yanchuan lying on Jiang Wanning's... eating.
He shuddered and shook his head.
"Let's go find Shaoyao and the others to eat together."
Shen Ruzhi nodded, and the two of them carried the things to the back courtyard.
Mo Qing, who was around the corner, kept putting food on Shaoyao's plate, resting his chin on his hand and watching Shaoyao eat with a grin.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Peony took a big bite of the meat roll with sesame sauce.
"You look beautiful when you eat." Mo Qing reached out and wiped the sesame paste off Shaoyao's cheek.
This girl is so funny, she looks like a chubby little dumpling, I just want to take a bite out of her face.
Thinking this, Mo Qing looked at Shaoyao's puffed-out cheeks and subconsciously reached out and took a bite.
"ah--"
Peony swallowed the meat in her mouth and stared blankly at Mo Qing.
Shen Ruzhi, who was not far away, was the first to call out.
Mo Qing was startled back to her senses by the scream and quickly stood up. "No...it's not what you think."
Mo Qing frantically waved his hands, then looked at Shaoyao, who was holding the bowl and standing motionless, only blinking.
"Girl, um... I didn't mean to, let me explain..."
He genuinely found the girl too cute, which reminded him of glutinous rice balls, so he couldn't resist taking a bite. He had absolutely no ulterior motives.
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