To his surprise, he looked at her with utter bewilderment, as if she were a monster: "May I ask where you are from, young lady? I have traveled to many countries and have never heard of this language before!"
I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, but still held onto some hope: "Do you remember that musical watch you gave me? Where did it come from?"
"It was a gift from an old friend, and I thought it was destined for you, so I'm giving it to you!"
Where is your old friend now?
I was eager to know the answer, and I held his hand for a long time, unable to let go.
For some reason, I felt a chill run down my spine. Not far away, Ye Lisheng was walking towards us with a dark expression.
Old Jia, still seething with anger, picked up a wooden stick from somewhere and swung it at me.
Just when I thought I was doomed, a white figure, as nimble as a swallow, kicked Old Man Jia several meters away.
"Ye Lisheng!" I exclaimed in surprise.
With a dark expression, he roared at me, "From now on, you are not allowed to leave the house without my permission!"
"Your subject pays respects to Your Highness, Prince Anyang!"
To my surprise, Ye Lisheng didn't even glance at him, and pulled me forward.
I can't go back to the manor before I've even gotten to the bottom of things. I struggled and cried out, "Ye Lisheng, let me go!"
Mo Sheng stood in front of him: "Your Highness, although you are of noble status, you cannot force people to do things against their will!"
"Since when did the Imperial Advisor start meddling in the affairs of maids!" Ye Xuanling teased.
The clueless Mr. Jia, determined to save face, forced himself to say, "Even a prince cannot do whatever he wants!"
He pointed at Yanran and said, "This girl owes me thirty taels of silver. I came here to collect the debt, but this brat messed things up. Your Highness, what do you suggest we do?"
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