When Gao Dekai was asked this question, a hint of timidity and embarrassment immediately flashed across his face, but he quickly glanced around, as if afraid that someone might have overheard his words.
Realizing that no one was paying attention to the two of them in the spacious pastry bowl, the third-ranked scholar put on a fawning smile and tried to coax the girl.
"My little rascal, keep your voice down! What are you talking about? I'm talking about serious business! What kind of family is the Jiang family? Prince Ning holds immense power in the court, and Jiang Shu is his only legitimate daughter. Building a good relationship with her will greatly benefit my future career!"
Hearing this, Chunqin seemed not to believe it. She twisted her body and pushed Gao Dekai away, but unexpectedly, Gao Dekai stuck to her like a piece of chewing gum.
He continued to humiliate Jiang Shu, explaining, "Jiang Shu is actually just a seesaw. Do you understand what's going on between us? When I rise to power in the future..."
At this moment, a number of people appeared in the pastry shop. It was clear that Gao Dekai no longer dared to continue his obsessive behavior. Only then did he quietly approach Chunqin. At this moment, Gao Dekai's voice was very low.
He Yi was only a short distance away from the two, so she naturally understood what this despicable person was saying: "When I achieve success and gain a foothold in the cabinet, I'll find an excuse to divorce her or settle things! At that time, I, Gao Dekai, will marry you in a grand and glorious way, making you the proper mistress of the house, enjoying endless wealth and luxury, and wearing countless silks and satins. Wouldn't that be better than us sneaking around like this?"
At this point, Gao Dekai gave the girl's hand a greasy squeeze, and Chunqin let out a soft laugh, hugging Gao Dekai even tighter.
[Holy crap, he's definitely a scumbag. I never imagined Gao Dekai would be like this.]
[Gao Dekai! Are you even human? Jiang Shu is already prepared to accept her fate.]
The female lead is really unlucky; she's been used as a tool.
[Who's that in the yellow dress? Look, you vicious female supporting character! This is outrageous! Kill Chunqin!]
Upon hearing Gao Dekai's words, Chunqin immediately beamed with joy, playfully clenching her small fist and giving Gao Dekai a "forceful" punch.
“My lord, are you telling the truth? You must keep your word! That Jiang Shu, she always acts like a proper young lady, she’s so boring! Unlike me, I can make you dream about me every night, and feel like you’re in heaven.”
At this point, Chunqin's face immediately revealed undisguised smugness and indifference.
"Of course I mean it! My darling, when have we ever lied to you? We've been together for so many years, would I ever lie to you? Jiang Shu is just a seesaw."
Gao Dekai confidently launched the experiment that even lightning wouldn't miss. To appease this inexplicably appearing woman named Chunqin, Gao Dekai didn't hesitate to belittle Jiang Shu to the point of being worthless.
The two were being affectionate, oblivious to everyone around them. Gao Dekai affectionately pinched Chunqin's cheek, causing Chunqin to giggle like a bell, completely ignoring the stares and whispers around them.
Beside the counter, He Yi's anger was ignited in an instant, the flames of fury burning straight to the top of her head.
Her hands, gripping the plate tightly, turned white from the force, and He Yi's chest heaved violently. She never imagined that Gao Dekai would be such a despicable person.
Shameless and despicable.
"Princess, isn't that the third-ranked scholar?" Qingju approached her and gestured with her lips in that direction. Heyi frowned, and although she didn't speak, Qingju could tell from Heyi's expression that the person was indeed Gao Dekai.
The green orange was furious.
"Why don't I chase this guy away? He's despicable, shameless, and vile." Qingju was also furious. He Yi frowned and said, "Don't make a scene. Those two have already caused a ruckus today. If we argue with him now, will we even be able to do business today?"
Now, adhering to the principle of "all guests are welcome", He Yi is naturally unwilling to drive Gao Dekai away, and also wants to see what kind of trouble Gao Dekai will cause this time.
In truth, Zheng Heyi also wished she could rush to that damned Gao Dekai and slam the tray in her hand hard onto Gao Dekai's hypocritical face.
Then rush over and tear apart Gao Dekai's sweet-talking mouth!
He Yi was extremely upset. Was this the son-in-law that Princess Bining had chosen for her?
He Yi really felt sorry for Jiang Shu!
Such a gentle and beautiful young lady from a respectable family was betrayed and stabbed in such a despicable way. He Yi clenched her fists, determined to find Jiang Shu and tell her everything if she had the chance!
[Heyi's blood pressure spiked.]
[Get rid of that vicious female supporting character!]
[I feel so bad for Miss Jiang Shu! Where's the knife?! Where's my forty-meter-long sword?!]
However, just as He Yi was about to rush over, a sliver of reason pulled her back. Impulsiveness is the devil! Yes, she absolutely must not act impulsively!
This is Tianxiangfang. How can we cause trouble in front of everyone?
Moreover, no matter how incompetent Gao Dekai may be, he was still the third-ranked scholar appointed by the emperor. Although Gao Dekai is not yet Jiang Shu's fiancé, everyone in the city knows that the princess admires him very much.
In other words, if Zheng Heyi rushed out and exposed him at this moment, Gao Dekai could completely deny it and accuse Zheng Heyi of slandering him.
The villainous female supporting character finally remembered Jiang Shu.
[Jiang Shu, run! Gao Dekai is not the right person for you.]
Alas, the tragedy of arranged marriages.
As a result, Jiang Shu's situation will only become more and more embarrassing. Uninformed bystanders will only laugh at Jiang Shu, and may even suspect that Zheng He is actually trying to sow discord.
He Yi suppressed her restless urge to enslave, clenching her fists so tightly that her nails dug deep into her palms. Gao Dekai, after selecting pastries for Chunqin, walked towards the counter.
He Yi turned her face away, but out of the corner of her eye she saw Gao Dekai pay the money and then leave with the smug Chunqin.
The two people's grating laughter lingered in He Yi's ears like a leech. An indescribable grief and indignation surged into He Yi's heart. She suddenly remembered that she hadn't visited Jiang Shu for a long time since the misfortune that had befallen her family.
During this time, she was only concerned with the affairs inside and outside the manor, busy with the pastries of Tianxiangfang, and busy helping her brother solve his problems, but she completely neglected her good friend who was in a precarious situation.
"Green tangerine!"
He Yi turned to Qing Ju and said, "Prepare a box each of the freshly baked horseshoe pastries and butterfly pastries. Let's go to the Princess's residence for a visit." These horseshoe pastries and the like were Jiang Shu's favorite pastries.
"Princess, this servant will go and prepare immediately."
Qingju understood; she had also vaguely heard what Gao Dekai had said earlier and was equally furious.
He Yi nodded. "There are some things I have to tell her."
Although she couldn't directly expose Gao Dekai's hypocrisy, as a friend, she couldn't just stand by and watch Jiang Shu jump into the fire without doing anything about it.
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