Chapter 175 I Should Have Apologized Earlier
Prince An didn't want to apologize to Qingwu. Did he come here to apologize to this couple?
Prince An was caught up in a public opinion storm some time ago, and his newly recovered body was injured. He was already very angry, and when he was forced by Xiao Ji like this, how could he control his temper?
He immediately stepped forward and pushed Xiao Ji. Of course, he didn't use much force, as he was a weak man.
However, the young man opposite staggered violently, and Qing Wu immediately went to support him. She was quite strong and should have been able to catch Xiao Ji, but she felt the young man in her arms sink straight down and then fall to the ground.
Although she was not seriously injured in the fall, she was still worried when she saw Xiao Ji's frown. She immediately went to support Xiao Ji and asked anxiously, "Are you okay? Does your leg hurt?"
The young man's brows were furrowed, his expression grim. He gripped Qingwu's wrist tightly, using all his strength on his knuckles, and looked extremely painful.
"My legs... hurt so much..." His voice was weak, and even his lips were trembling slightly.
Qing Wu was panicking when she suddenly felt Xiao Ji gently pinch her palm. Her heart skipped a beat and she lowered her head to meet Xiao Ji's clear eyes—there was no trace of pain in them, but rather a hint of cunning.
Qing Wu immediately understood, feeling both angry and amused. She hadn't expected Xiao Ji, a prince, to resort to such a "torture tactic." But then she thought, dealing with a villain like Prince An didn't require any fair and aboveboard methods.
Since they were husband and wife, they naturally understood each other very well. Qingwu's eyes immediately turned red and her voice was filled with tears.
"Liu Lang! Don't scare me! Your leg isn't fully healed yet. Does it hurt? What if the old wound ruptures?"
As she spoke, she secretly observed Prince An's reaction. As expected, Prince An was already somewhat at a loss.
"I, I didn't mean to!" Prince An explained immediately, his anger beginning to calm down. "I just pushed lightly..."
"Just a gentle push?" Qing Wu suddenly raised his head, tears in his eyes but an imposing manner, "Prince An, don't you know that my Liu Lang's leg is injured? And you just gave him a gentle push? You want his leg to break again, right?"
These words were too harsh. Seeing this, King Wen hurried forward to smooth things over: "Sixth brother and sister-in-law, calm down. Fourth brother..."
"Prince Wen!" Qing Wu interrupted him, "You saw it too. It was Prince An who started it. It's fine if he doesn't want to apologize to me, but Prince An's leg injury hasn't healed yet. If this leaves a permanent problem..."
She looked straight at Prince An, stood up straight and prepared to go out, "I'm going to find His Majesty and let Him make the decision for us!"
Xiao Ji lay on the ground, watching Qing Wu's acting, and groaned in cooperation: "Qingqing... stop talking... help me up, let's go find father now."
Prince An was really panicked now. He was still disliked by his father. If this couple came to find him, and the news of him molesting Princess Xiao Ji and pushing Xiao Ji out got out, wouldn't his father dislike him even more?
Prince An rushed forward and blocked their way, a flattering smile on his face: "Sixth brother, sister-in-law, wait a minute! This is all Fourth Brother's fault! Fourth Brother apologizes to you."
Xiao Ji didn't need to say anything now. He bowed deeply to Qing Wu and said, "Sister-in-law, it was my fourth brother's words and actions that offended you. Today, I solemnly apologize. I hope you will be magnanimous and forgive me."
Qing Wu felt that was enough. At least this time Prince An knew how to control his expression. However, Xiao Ji was still not satisfied: "Fourth brother's apology was still a bit perfunctory."
Hearing this, Qingwu deliberately turned her head away and didn't look at Prince An, her face full of anger, which made Prince An anxious and angry.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Xiao Ji pretended to limp out, with sweat on his forehead and a look of extreme pain.
In fact, it was caused by the hot summer sun, but in the eyes of others, it was Xiao Ji's cold sweat caused by pain.
However, seeing that Xiao Ji was really going to go out to complain, the other three could no longer sit still. They were complaining against Prince An, but the three of them as brothers would definitely suffer as well.
He acted as a peacemaker again, holding the couple back. Finally, he took a deep breath and bowed solemnly to Qing Wu. "Sixth sister-in-law, I was disrespectful in my words and actions before and offended you. I apologize today. I hope you will be magnanimous and forgive Fourth Brother this time."
Qingwu looked at the prince in front of her who was once arrogant and now apologized submissively, and she felt a little happy in her heart, but the happiness was not much. She knew that Prince An was definitely not sincere and was just forced to do so. If he had the chance, he would definitely retaliate.
At this moment, Qingwu felt what it meant to return to the capital. The peaceful days in the palace were gone forever. Next, they had to lie low and fight. If they didn't, they would be trampled underfoot by others.
But she wasn't afraid because of this, nor would she yield to Prince An because of this. Qing Wu accepted the greeting as a matter of course, and then bowed: "Since the four of you have sincerely apologized, let the past be the past."
Prince An's face twisted for a moment, and then he looked at Xiao Ji, asking him if he was satisfied.
Xiao Ji shook his head, and before Prince An opened his mouth to lose his temper again, he said, "An apology is an apology, but compensation is still required. My dearest has been crying every night for the past three months..."
Prince An looked at Qingwu, who had just received his complete greeting. He could never have imagined that such a girl could shed tears every night.
But as soon as he hesitated, Xiao Ji frowned and pretended to be in pain. Prince An naturally suspected that he was pretending, but he didn't dare to call the imperial physician. If he called the imperial physician, the matter would definitely reach the ears of the emperor. He would be like a dumb person eating bitter herbs, unable to express his pain.
Finally, he could only grit his teeth and bow to Xiao Ji again, saying with a pained look on his face, "To express my apology, Fourth Brother will give you and your wife the hot spring villa in the south of the city. Bathing in the hot springs is very good for Sixth Brother's legs. It can also be regarded as a gift to welcome you back to Beijing."
This hot spring villa is not big, but it is rare to have hot springs inside and the scenery is also nice. He originally wanted it for his own enjoyment, but now he has to give it up reluctantly.
Prince An forced a smile, but inwardly he wanted to slap himself. If he had known this would happen, he should have apologized honestly instead of rushing into a moment of gratification!
King Wen looked at King An's distressed expression and shook his head. This couple, one feigning illness and the other acting, had managed to swindle this priceless manor with just a few words. They were truly brilliant.
The other princes were also a little surprised. This was not a matter of dozens or hundreds of taels of silver as last time. This time the manor wanted three to five thousand taels.
But the next second, they were no longer surprised, but horrified, because King An was also dragged into the water. King An turned around, looked at them and said with a smile: "I have sent my welcome gifts. I wonder what your three brothers have sent?"
Since they are still watching him apologize, then they should bleed too! Prince An thought angrily.
Before King Wu and King Wen could say anything, Xiao Ji quickly took over the conversation. He was no longer as aggressive as before, but looked very cheerful and his tone was much gentler.
"I believe that Fourth Brother didn't do it on purpose. I wouldn't refuse this gift, so I'll accept it..."
This reminded Prince An of what Zhao Tongfugui said when he was in the Ministry of Personnel last time, saying that "his brother loves him". He thought that Zhao Tong was talking nonsense. Has this kid really become like this?
So shameless?
Facing Prince An's wide-open eyes, Xiao Ji smiled slightly, turned to look at the other three princes, and his expression changed. He was no longer as cold and distant as before, and looked at them with a smile.
You are here to give me a gift, why didn’t you say so earlier?
Xiao Ji now fully understands that even a mosquito leg, no matter how small, is still meat. Moreover, being able to fleece the opponent means strengthening himself and weakening others.
Qing Wu, watching this scene, pursed his lips and suppressed a smile. He never expected that the boy who couldn't even say a word of praise would now be able to play tricks and blackmail people.
But she thinks it's good.
The four princes who had come to see the fun had their assets inexplicably reduced, and returned home disappointed. In the end, they all secretly swore in their hearts that it would be better not to find trouble in front of Xiao Ji in the future.
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