Although Xu Yuehuai didn't like Zhang Ting, she didn't want to see this scene and couldn't help but whisper a reminder: "Little princess, this is not good."
“What’s wrong with that…” The little princess didn’t care at all, and even ate heartily. “She herself kept saying that she was not worthy of it. Since that’s the case, I’ll let her do what she should do as someone of her status. Is that not allowed?”
Xu Yuehuai shook his head as he looked at her arrogant demeanor.
This little girl is stubborn and won't be easily persuaded.
Zhang Ting originally only wanted to show weakness so that the little princess would pity her. In this way, the little princess would naturally think that Xu Yuehuai had been bullying her all along. But now, she was being overpowered by Xu Yuehuai again.
Qi Guze, mindful of the kindness Zhang Ting had shown him once, couldn't help but speak up upon seeing the scene before him: "Let her go."
"Hmm?" The little princess frowned.
She originally thought that Qi Guze only had eyes for Xu Yuehuai and couldn't tolerate anyone else, but she didn't expect him to speak up for another woman now. She instantly felt it was unfair, put her hands on her hips, and prepared to speak.
Unexpectedly, she was once again retorted: "She's clumsy and might spoil the little princess's mood, and your sister Xu won't be able to eat either."
Upon hearing this, the little princess was speechless for a moment, then waved her hand and said, "Alright."
"Then you should go outside. Don't spoil our fun." As soon as she finished speaking, the palace maid led Zhang Ting out.
Zhang Ting was taken out and was initially indignant, wanting to rush back in, but she remembered what had just happened and stopped in her tracks.
If even I can't sit at the table to eat, how come that woodcutter could? Is my status lower than that woodcutter's? Although that man was brought by Xu Yuehuai, he probably isn't anyone important.
Moreover, it was quite surprising that the little princess did not refute him when he spoke up for her, unless the little princess already knew him.
Zhang Ting's heart skipped a beat when she thought of this. There aren't many people who can meet both of these conditions at the same time; there are only a handful. And the most likely candidate is naturally the person whose fate is currently unknown.
She then rushed to Maimaiti's residence to inform him of the news.
After hearing the servant's report, Maimaiti was initially somewhat unhappy, since his current predicament was largely due to Zhang Ting.
But then he thought that Zhang Ting wouldn't come looking for him for no reason, so something must have happened. He then instructed the servant to bring her in.
“Lord Maimaiti, I was with Xu Yuehuai just now…” Zhang Ting could naturally guess Maimaiti’s attitude towards her now. After entering, she went straight to the point and recounted what had happened. After finishing, she added, “I now suspect that the woodcutter was clearly Qi Guze in disguise, otherwise nothing makes sense.”
Maimaiti was sitting casually in the chair, not thinking that Zhang Ting could have any important clues, but after listening to her words, his expression became more serious.
He couldn't help but recall that he had previously suspected the woodcutter's identity, and that the little princess had stopped him then. Perhaps she really did know something, and that woodcutter might actually be Qi Guze.
"You did a great job this time." Maimaiti's sudden praise left Zhang Ting somewhat puzzled. Although her guess was quite plausible, it was still just a guess, and she didn't know why Maimaiti would praise her for it.
Zhang Ting was unaware that Maimaiti had also harbored suspicions about the woodcutter.
Now that both of them have become suspicious of him, they are naturally more certain.
"Keep a close eye on things in the future, and let me know as soon as you have any definite news. If it really is him, then you'll have done a great service." After giving these instructions, Maimaiti had Zhang Ting quickly sent back to avoid attracting attention.
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Meanwhile, in Chang'an, Cui Rou received the news and immediately went to Tianxiang Tower.
Because of everything that had happened before, Zhou Wan's face turned ugly the moment she saw her.
He even directly told Zhao Ping to get rid of the flies: "Zhao Ping, it's hot today. We can't afford to attract flies to a place like this. You have to keep a close eye on things and try to get rid of them."
"Yes." Zhao Ping immediately understood the implied meaning in those words.
He quickly stepped forward and shooed Cui Rou away.
Cui Rou was extremely anxious. Seeing that Zhou Wan was not talking to her, she became even more worried. Without thinking, she immediately shouted, "Zhou Wan, Miss Zhou Wan, A Yue, it's A Yue... A Yue has had an accident in the Dark Moon Kingdom."
Sure enough, Zhou Wan immediately ran over after hearing this.
"What did you say?!" She pushed Zhao Ping away, her face full of shock. "When did this happen? How come I didn't receive any news about it?"
When Cui Rou saw someone approaching, she continued, "Mingzhi just told me this. He heard it from Marquis Ningyuan. Marquis Ningyuan holds a high position and great power, so the information must be accurate. Zhou Wan, you'd better think of a solution quickly."
Zhou Wan's head was spinning, and she could even hear a buzzing sound in her ears. The next moment, she fainted and collapsed to the ground.
Only then did Third Sister notice the commotion. She immediately closed the door to guests, first summoning a doctor, and then inquired about Cui Rou's condition. Cui Rou repeated the same words as before.
She pursed her lips and turned to look at Zhao Ping: "Go to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and ask the Duke of Zhenguo to come. This matter must not be known to the Duchess of Zhenguo, otherwise her health will definitely not be able to take it."
"Yes." Although Zhao Ping was young, he was quick-witted, and Third Sister trusted him the most when it came to entrusting matters to him.
Cui Rou was completely bewildered: "Third Sister, why are you asking the Duke of Zhenguo to come instead of trying to save A-Yue? Otherwise, A-Yue's life might really be in danger."
Her words revealed a hint of anxiety.
Third Sister remained calm and composed: "Your words do indeed make us anxious, but we cannot listen to your one-sided account. Marquis Ningyuan already looks down on us, and now he is even more eager to undermine us. Therefore, I still need to ask someone I can trust."
Zhao Ping was quick on his feet, and by the time San Niang finished speaking, he had already brought the Duke of Zhenguo over.
Although the Duke of Zhenguo didn't know what was going on, he understood the situation the moment he saw Zhao Ping's anxious expression, so he asked with some concern, "What happened?"
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