Chapter 86 It’s hard to explain!
Seeing Chen Jiaxin's appearance, as if she was being bullied so pitifully, Zhong Min suddenly realized that she also had the talent to be a villain.
That's right, she did it on purpose. If there was nothing wrong with Chen Jiaxin, she would only listen to some gossip when she was in trouble as a preparation for the girl. If she went to live with a relative in the future, the grievances she would have to endure would be much greater than these few bland sarcasm from her now. If she couldn't even bear this, it would be better for her to just follow those family members who had left, so that she wouldn't have to think about it over and over again and suffer worse than death.
If there really was something wrong with Chen Jiaxin, then she didn't need to be polite. Knowing the truth, there was no need to be polite. It would be better to give this woman some soft touches early on, so that she wouldn't think everyone here was bewitched by her and had lost their minds. This would also be a disguised warning, telling her to restrain herself and not make any moves, otherwise she would definitely suffer the consequences.
"Alright, stop looking around. I don't mean what you think." Zhong Min looked up at Chen Jiaxin and continued indifferently, "Miss, you're so pitiful right now. It's understandable that you should be a little more cautious. But after all, the Prime Minister is your true benefactor among these people. Without him speaking for you, we wouldn't dare take in strangers we don't know. Do you understand?"
"I understand. Thank you for the reminder, young lady." After hearing Zhong Min's words, Chen Jiaxin took a deep breath and immediately put away her previous gentle and graceful expression. She forced herself to show a strong effort. She turned to Ning Zhiyuan and said, "If the Prime Minister does not mind, I will help serve you for the next few days. I hope you will not despise me."
Ning Zhiyuan smiled slightly, but not at Chen Jiaxin, but at Zhong Min. He nodded and said, "Thank you very much."
Seeing this, Chen Jiaxin didn't know whether Ning Zhiyuan responded to her or not, but there was no other way at this time. She had to bite the bullet and walk towards Ning Zhiyuan, sit down beside him, and act as a temporary maid while resting.
For a moment, the atmosphere became strange. No one spoke, save for the sizzling sound of fat dripping onto the fire. Zhong Min had long noticed Ning Zhiyuan's frequent glances, but she couldn't say anything. She simply stared at the nearly roasted fawn, feigning ignorance. Xiao Mingzheng, on the other hand, drank his wine calmly, observing everything going on.
Fortunately, the fawn was quickly roasted and ready to eat. Guards began cutting off the most tender parts, placing them on two plates, sprinkling them with salt, and serving them to Xiao Mingzheng and Ning Zhiyuan respectively. Zhong Min's mouth watered as he watched, and he didn't know when he would be able to start eating.
Although Xiao Mingzheng had just told her to eat as much as she wanted and see how much she could eat, how could she have the nerve to eat first when the prince hadn't finished yet? After all, she was a maid now, and it wouldn't be right for her to be too unruly in front of so many people.
The guards who were cutting the meat were still continuing, but Zhong Min felt that their movements were too slow. However, it was not easy to urge them, so he could only stare and continue waiting.
"Why aren't you eating? Weren't you in a hurry just now?" Seeing this, Xiao Mingzheng naturally understood Zhong Min's thoughts, so he pushed the plate of meat in front of him towards her. His voice was not loud, but his tone was obviously less distant than when he spoke to Ning Zhiyuan and others before: "This should be eaten while it's hot. It won't taste good if it gets cold."
When Zhong Min heard this, she was immediately very happy. She didn't know when she would be able to satisfy her craving, but she didn't expect that Xiao Mingzheng would take the initiative to greet her.
"Thank you, Your Highness. I have been waiting for your order. Otherwise, how could I dare to eat first without any manners?" She said as she grabbed a piece of meat and threw it into her mouth. Her whole mind was focused on the plate of meat. She didn't notice how different the tone of Xiao Mingzheng's voice was when he spoke to her in front of everyone.
Ning Zhiyuan, on the other hand, couldn't help but glance at Xiao Mingzheng and smiled thoughtfully. Xiao Mingzheng naturally saw it, but didn't care. He ate his food naturally as if nothing had happened.
But Chen Jiaxin didn't feel any difference. Ever since she came here, she saw that Zhong Min was a servant but not like a servant. But she couldn't understand why such a mediocre maid could be so bold and speak and act so casually in front of her master. What made her even more depressed was that the prince and the prime minister didn't seem to blame her at all. Instead, they looked like they were used to it.
After the meal, everyone had their own thoughts. With the exception of Zhong Min, no one else ate much. Xiao Mingzheng finished first, wiped his hands, and then watched Zhong Min eat. When Zhong Min finished the last piece, feeling completely empty, she realized countless eyes were staring at her.
Was it necessary for one, two, three, or four people to stare at her while she was eating? She'd known from the start that someone was watching her eat, but she wasn't known for being polite, so she didn't mind being seen eating inappropriately. But eventually, as more and more people watched her, it became a bit unnatural for her. While it didn't affect her appetite, she couldn't pretend to be oblivious any longer.
Zhong Min looked up at everyone and swallowed the last bit of food in his mouth before saying, "What are you all looking at me for?"
"Seeing you eating so happily, I think it's more interesting than eating by myself." Ning Zhiyuan said with a smile: "I can't believe that Min'er, who is so thin, has such a good appetite."
Suddenly hearing Ning Zhiyuan call her Min'er, even omitting the "girl" suffix that used to be added after "Min'er", Zhong Min couldn't help but feel a surge of nausea. However, she couldn't say anything, fearing that if she did, people would misunderstand her and think she was overthinking things.
"My Lord, I'm sorry to bother you, but this is the only good set of teeth Zhong Min has." She said this as she looked for something to wipe her greasy hands and mouth. Having never been accustomed to carrying a handkerchief, she naturally couldn't find anything. She couldn't help but sigh, and began to miss the convenient and practical tissues of the past.
When Zhong Min didn't know what to do with her dirty hands and mouth, she saw a guard beside her bringing a clean wet towel, which immediately solved her urgent problem.
She thanked him repeatedly, but the guard only smiled and said nothing. He glanced at Xiao Mingzheng standing nearby, hinting that she had thanked the wrong person. Seeing this, Zhong Min wanted to whisper a thank you, but seeing Xiao Mingzheng act as if it had nothing to do with him and didn't seem to be paying attention, she decided not to bother, as it would only draw attention to her.
"Good teeth? What does this have to do with a good appetite?" At this time, Zheng Jiaxin heard Zhong Min's words and looked like a curious baby. She couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
"Good teeth mean a good appetite, a healthy body, and delicious food!" Zhong Min took over and said, "Zhong Min is different from the young lady. I think everything tastes good. It's not that I don't have any preferences, it's just that I don't have the right to be picky about food."
Seeing that Zhong Min didn't forget to tease her even after eating, Zheng Jiaxin hesitated for a moment before whispering, "Miss Min'er, do you dislike me? Actually, I'm not the delicate young lady you imagine. I..."
"Miss Chen, you've misunderstood again." Zhong Min clapped his clean hands and interrupted Zheng Jiaxin, saying, "We just met by chance, so it's not like I like you or not. It's just that I have a rough personality and speak directly. I say what I think. If I have caused Miss Chen to misunderstand or be unhappy, please don't take it personally."
"When did Min'er become a rough person? She's just more straightforward and innocent than most women." Ning Zhiyuan took over at the right time. It was not known whether he was deliberately trying to help Zheng Jiaxin out or if he didn't even notice her. He went straight to Zhong Min and said, "Come to think of it, ever since I heard Min'er tell those two jokes last time, I've often wondered if I could hear Min'er tell a couple of new ones. Today, I have nothing to do. I wonder if Min'er could tell a couple of them to add some fun to this boring trip."
When Zhong Min heard Ning Zhiyuan actually wanted her to tell a joke again, she didn't know whether he really liked it or had ulterior motives. However, at this moment, she didn't want to tell any more jokes to entertain people.
"Zhong Min is naturally delighted that the Right Prime Minister appreciates her. But in my opinion, a few jokes don't mean much. After the laughs are over, everything is gone. How can they compare to the delightful performance of real talent?" She said, looking at Chen Jiaxin and said with a half-smile, "A lady from a wealthy family like Miss Chen is naturally both talented and beautiful. The moon is beautiful tonight. Wouldn't it be even better if Miss Chen danced a little or sang a cappella to entertain the Prime Minister?"
Zhong Min had only said this casually to get rid of him. As for whether Chen Jiaxin would help out or not, that was naturally that woman's own business and had nothing to do with her. However, it was clear that this time it played right into Chen Jiaxin's mind. As soon as Zhong Min finished speaking, Ning Zhiyuan didn't have time to say anything, but Chen Jiaxin stood up.
"I am deeply grateful for the help from Your Majesty and the Prime Minister, and I am worried about how I can repay you. If Your Majesty and the Prime Minister don't mind, I am willing to dance a song to entertain you." After saying this, she walked straight to the open space next to the fire. Her extremely confident expression made her look completely different from her previous expression.
Zhong Min couldn't help but laugh. She thought perhaps Chen Jiaxin was waiting for just this opportunity to show off. Well, even if she didn't indirectly help, the woman would surely find an opportunity herself. Might as well check it out sooner rather than later. Firstly, it would help her out, and secondly, it would help kill this long, boring night.
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