Chapter 33 Jin Cheng Challenges the Lady of the Duke of Jin

Zhai Yao was scolded to death, but he still questioned angrily: "It's fine if you take my things, but what do you mean by giving them to those lowly bastards in the slums? Do you think I am worse than those lowly people? Zong Jincheng, there should be some limit to your insults!"

Zong Jincheng was a little confused when he heard this. Slums? Was he talking about Jingchen? When did he give the precious horse to Jingchen?

Could it be that Xu Wan sold his horse and exchanged the money for silver as his future salary?

The little devil thought of Xu Wan's scheming look and realized that she might do such a thing, but since she had given it, she had given it. Why did Zhai Yao scold her?

"Who are you calling a lowly person? He has a name, his name is Jingzhen! Besides, I can give my things to whoever I want. Do I need your consent? You are not my father!"

The two little kids were quarreling at the door, attracting the attention of many passers-by. A woman in luxurious clothes passed by and recognized the two children.

The maid beside her laughed softly, "One is from a marquis's mansion, and the other is from a baron's mansion. How come they are one level apart when they quarrel? How dare that little kid from the Zhai family do that?"

The woman said, "That's wrong. Although the Zhai family is a baron's mansion, they are now in great favor. Look at what the marquis' mansion has. What kind of trouble can an orphan and a widow cause?"

This woman seemed to be of very high status, which was why she dared to mock the two families so openly, with contempt in her eyes.

Xu Wan's brows furrowed subconsciously when she heard the words "orphans and widows". Although Zong Zhao had disappeared for eight years, he had not been declared dead after all. It might not be too harsh for this person to say such words to her face.

Just when she was about to open her mouth to fight back, the furious boy next to her started to yell, "Who are you calling an orphan and a widow? My father is still alive, who allowed you to curse him?!"

"Haha, look at you kid, why are you so excited? I was just talking casually." The woman smiled casually, not taking it to heart at all, and came forward to pull him, "Go in quickly, don't make the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess wait anxiously."

Zong Jincheng pushed her hand away and said angrily, "Don't touch me, you bad woman!"

The woman was caught off guard and pushed away by him. She angrily asked, "What did you say?"

The maidservant beside her even scolded, "How dare you speak to the wife of the Duke of Jin like that? Admit your mistake now!"

The little devil had been used to being wanton since he was a child. He didn't buy into the idea of ​​a duke's wife. He continued to challenge her coldly, "I'm calling you a bad woman. How about that?"

The wife of the Duke of Jin did not quarrel with the child. She angrily fired at Xu Wan: "This is the daughter-in-law of the Zong Zhao family, right? The child in your room is taught so improperly, as a mother, don't you care about it?"

Zong Jincheng's face turned even darker.

Lady Jin Guogong had made the right choice. Xu Wan was not on good terms with him, so she would definitely join her in dealing with him!

Xu Wan smiled and said, "Indeed, it is quite difficult to teach this child."

Zong Jincheng: “!!!”

He just knew it!!

He knew that this woman would never be on the same side with him!!!

However, before the little devil could get angry, Xu Wan changed the subject and said bluntly, "But you are indeed wrong. You are broad-minded and will definitely not argue with a child. Do you have to apologize to the child?"

The smiling face of the wife of Duke Jin froze all of a sudden.

"You...what did you say?"

Did she hear it wrong? Xu Wan actually wanted her to apologize to a child?

She is the wife of the Duke!!

Do you want to see who you are talking to!!!

Zong Jincheng was even more confused. Why did Xu Wan suddenly change her mind and want to help him? He looked at Zong Wenxiu, who was trying to reduce his presence, but still firmly believed in Xu Wan.

The little devil's iron heart suddenly loosened a little.

This woman is not completely dislikeable...

Xu Wan said calmly, "The Yuanyang Marquisate has been loyal to the court for generations. My husband's brother died on the battlefield, and my husband is also missing. All the generals are saddened. Even the current emperor always talks about them. If the emperor knew that his loyal subjects were cursed, he would be very angry. Don't you think so?"

The implication is that if you insult my husband, you are insulting all the military commanders in the world. Then the one who will be angry will not only be Zong Zhao's son, but also the emperor and millions of people.

This was a big accusation and it would be difficult to resolve the situation without an apology. However, how could the wife of the Duke of Jin apologize to the Marquis's Mansion that she looked down upon? She was angry and annoyed and turned around to leave.

Xu Wan took a step forward, but was stopped by her maid, who said coldly, "Madam Zong, please respect yourself."

"Is the wife of the Duke of Jin preparing to escape?"

"How dare you! How dare you insult me!" The wife of Duke Jin was irritated by the word "escape". She turned her head, strode over and slapped him in the face.

This palm strike is extremely powerful, and if it hits you solidly, you will definitely be disfigured.

Everyone around was worried about Xu Wan.

Unexpectedly, Xu Wan calmly took the slap, tightly grasped the wife of Duke Jin's wrist and said with a smile: "It's not a good idea to use force at the Crown Princess' birthday banquet, right?"

She didn't know how to fight, but whenever her brothers and sisters in the orphanage were bullied when they were little, she was the one who took the lead in fighting back.

When it comes to fighting, she's an old hand.

The wife of the Duke of Jin was furious, and the maids behind her all rushed into battle. The young ladies in the Marquis's mansion were no pushovers either, and it seemed as if the two sides were about to fight.

At this moment, a report came:

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."

The two sides were so frightened that they quickly stopped fighting and said hello.

"I've met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Everyone bowed their heads and saluted until they heard a gentle male voice above them: "No need to be polite, why are you all crowded at the door? What's the matter with you?"

Xu Wan raised her head and saw a man in a slim-fitting silver moon-colored robe. His eyes were warm and gentle as he spoke, and except for his pale and sickly face, his whole body was handsome as if he was a Buddhist descendant.

This is the Crown Prince Chu Heng, who is said to love his people like his own children.

"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Your Highness. I was just about to go in, but Madam Zong stopped us and wouldn't let us go. I don't know what she wanted to say to us." The wife of the Duke of Jin quickly complained.

Seeing that the Crown Prince had come out, Xu Wan felt embarrassed to chat with him about the idle gossip between ladies. After all, there were differences between men and women. It was best for her to go to the East Palace and report to the Crown Princess.

She whispered, "It's a misunderstanding. Madam Jin, please."

Zong Jincheng, who was standing behind her, saw that she was suddenly frightened, and immediately exposed her in dissatisfaction: "How can there be a misunderstanding? You are not allowed to leave. She cursed my father and hasn't apologized yet!"

Xu Wan: “…”

It’s over, I almost forgot this ancestor was here.

This kid is really not afraid of anything. Didn’t he teach Wen Xiu not to cause trouble before entering the palace?

The prince looked over and asked, "Who is this child?"

Xu Wan lowered her head and replied, "My son is the eldest grandson of Yuanyang Marquis's mansion, Zong Jincheng. I am a child who has no sense of propriety in what he says. I hope Your Highness the Crown Prince will forgive me."

He twirled the name and said softly: "Zong Jincheng...it turns out to be you."

When Xu Wan looked up, she was a little surprised to see the prince in this state. Could it be that he knew Jin Cheng?