Chapter 586 Shen Wantang, do you dare to ignore me?
Shen Wantang remained silent, which suited Qi Shi's wishes. She then picked up where the princess was going and chatted with Princess Ning in great enthusiasm.
Princess Ning casually responded with a few words, then led them to the pavilion in the garden to drink tea, admire the flowers, and listen to music.
Xiao Qingyuan followed, staring at Shen Wantang for a long time with an uncertain expression. Finally, he couldn't help but say, "Mother, it's no fun sitting here. How about I show Miss Shen around the garden?"
Princess Ning was overjoyed. Her son was indeed very special to Shen Wantang. In the past few days, she had invited many noble ladies to her home, but her son had ignored them all. How could he be like this now, taking the initiative to take her to stroll through the garden!
She immediately nodded: "It's rather boring for you young people to sit here all day. In that case, why don't you take the two young ladies from the Shen family out for a stroll? Remember, don't be rude to them, and speak to them politely."
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Xiao Qingyuan patiently got up and waited for Shen Mingxuan and Shen Wantang to walk over to him before saying in a serious manner, "Ladies, this way please."
Shen Mingxuan could hardly contain her joy as she followed Xiao Qingyuan outside, her heart pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her chest.
This was the first time she had been so close to Xiao Qingyuan. She could even smell the light and pleasant fragrance on him and see the flawless, fair skin on his handsome face!
As expected of a noble prince raised with the utmost pampering in the royal palace, he is truly born exceptionally well!
Those slightly upturned peach blossom eyes, those long and curled eyelashes, those rosy lips that looked like they were rouged, and that straight and delicate nose—it was impossible to look away! How could he be so perfect, so handsome!
Xiao Qingyuan felt disgusted by Shen Mingxuan's infatuated gaze. He said in a harsh voice, "Shen Wantang, why are you so far away? Do you think I'm going to eat you? Come here and stand between me and your elder sister! I don't like her!"
Shen Wantang was speechless. He disliked Shen Mingxuan, but she disliked him too! After suffering so much at his hands in her past life, who would want to walk alongside him in this life?
She pretended not to hear Xiao Qingyuan's words and continued walking on the outermost side, far away from him.
When Xiao Qingyuan saw that she was pretending to be deaf, he walked around Shen Mingxuan and came to her side: "Fine, Shen Wantang, you still dare to ignore me now! If you knew what I did for you, you should be thanking me!"
Shen Wantang had a headache. Did he even realize what nonsense he was spouting? What did he mean by "what he did for her"? Anyone who didn't know better would think he liked her!
"Your Highness would be better off choosing your words carefully. I am not familiar with Your Highness, and I have never asked you to do anything for me. What do I have to thank Your Highness for?"
Xiao Qingyuan did not answer her immediately. Instead, he raised his hand and ordered, "Moji, take Shen Mingxuan aside and her two maids. I find them both an eyesore. Take them far away!"
Mo Ji responded and reached out to stop Shen Mingxuan and her two servants.
Shen Mingxuan stomped her feet in anger, her gaze towards Shen Wantang like a knife, wishing she could stab several holes in her.
Hua Yi's eyes flashed with disappointment. She had dressed up specially for today, but Xiao Qingyuan didn't even glance at her. He even complained that she was an eyesore. It seemed that Shen Wantang was the only one in his heart and mind.
Chu Yanluo, disguised, had no expression on her face, but her hands clenched tightly in her sleeves. She stared at Xiao Qingyuan's receding figure, her hatred surging.
Shen Wantang was pulled away by Xiao Qingyuan, and she didn't look happy at all: "What exactly does the young master want to do? Let go!"
She tugged hard, but instead of pulling the clothes out, she almost tore the sleeves.
Her clothes absolutely cannot be ruined here, otherwise she won't be able to explain herself when she goes back to see the princess!
Shen Wantang had no choice but to give up on saving her own sleeve.
Xiao Qingyuan pulled her along for a while before letting go: "Do you think I enjoy this tug-of-war with you? I just need to tell you something away from people!"
He had barely started when he looked up and saw Qin Xin following him.
He couldn't help but feel annoyed: "What's going on with the ink machine? How come there's still one that slipped through the net, and it's the kind of fish I hate the most!"
Qin Xin and Mo Ji were the closest of friends, so Mo Ji certainly wouldn't stop her. But she really didn't know when she had offended this ancestor!
She stood meekly beside Shen Wantang and whispered, "Young Master, wasn't I given to the Second Miss by you? Of course, wherever the Second Miss is, I will be there. Otherwise, what use would the Second Miss have for me? What do you say?"
Xiao Qingyuan glared at her fiercely: "You're so loyal to Shen Wantang, but why aren't you as loyal to me? You traitor!"
Qin Xin felt wronged, but she dared not talk back and could only lower her head and endure the scolding.
Shen Wantang was just looking for an excuse to cause trouble, and now she had found the perfect one: "Did the young master bring me here just to teach my maid a lesson? Is the young master here to teach her a lesson, or to slap me in the face?"
"Qin Xin was a gift you gave me yourself. Now that you've given her away, she has nothing to do with you anymore. She's my maid, and you don't need to lecture her, Your Highness!"
"Qin Xin, let's go!"
Xiao Qingyuan hurriedly reached out to stop her: "Wait a minute! I haven't finished speaking yet, why are you in such a hurry to leave? How come I didn't know you had such a bad temper? I knew it, your gentleness and obedience in front of my mother in your past life were all an act!"
Shen Wantang's face was icy cold: "Your Highness has insulted us so much, how can I possibly greet you with a smile? Your Highness does not wish to marry a daughter of the Shen family, and our daughters of the Shen family have never considered marrying Your Highness! We have come to the Prince's residence today merely to enjoy the flowers and drink tea, and it has nothing to do with Your Highness! Therefore, I urge Your Highness to show some self-respect. If you continue to spout nonsense, I will not be so polite!"
Looking at her angry expression, Xiao Qingyuan suddenly felt that Shen Wantang seemed more vibrant and lively than in her previous life.
In her past life, she rarely got angry. Most of the time, she handled the affairs of the Prince's mansion with ease. Even when he caused her trouble and made things difficult, she remained calm and composed.
He stroked his chin: "Tsk, you're quite interesting when you're angry, much more attractive than when you're not."
Shen Wantang glanced at him—he's really seriously ill! He actually enjoys it when people don't give him a friendly look!
Seeing her cold face, Xiao Qingyuan was afraid that if he continued, he would really provoke her and make her run away. He coughed lightly and said, "Um, I have a question for you. Nan Shi's matter has nothing to do with you, right?"
Shen Wantang frowned; this time she was genuinely displeased: "What does the young master mean by this?"
"Cough, it's nothing, it's just... Nan Shi suffered some injustice, and she felt that you were the one who harmed her, so she asked me to kill you."
"What?!"
Shen Wantang was both shocked and furious. Was Liu Nanshi out of her mind? How could she pin this on her?
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