Quick Transmigration: Leisure

Chapter 372 The Runaway Princess is Forcibly Taken Away (21)

Mushi Manor, tea pavilion.

This tiny pavilion could only accommodate three people, so Zhu Cang could only stand guard outside. When he bumped into the person, he didn't know that it was the Fourth Prince's younger brother; he was just unhappy that the other person had taken away his position protecting the young lady, so he deliberately bumped into him with all his might.

Finally, after seeing clearly who it was, he dared not speak.

My arm hurt, but who knew that when I bumped into someone, I was in more pain than the person who was hit.

On the rather unrefined hillside, when Xia Youmi glared at Manager Luo, the others also looked at him, as if she had done something wrong. Manager Luo could only point out their disheveled clothes.

He said he would report back after he finished cleaning up.

Xia Youmi was helped back to the manor. She had no external injuries and swam in the hot spring a few times. Feeling completely refreshed, she was then dressed in her most elegant clothes by Nianzhen, who had prepared her beforehand.

Then instruct the kitchen to add three pairs of chopsticks for dinner, and everything will be fine.

Zhuangzi did not set up a flower hall; every inch of land was carefully calculated. This place could only be replaced by a small tea pavilion built outside the door.

She had no intention of hosting a banquet, so this was the only condition people who came to her door had.

A cool breeze swept by, and Xia Youmi tightened her coat, now much more warmly dressed than she had been in the woods. She had originally intended to see the two of them make a fool of themselves, and had deliberatelyn't mentioned that it was a bit cold.

Steward Koro's clothes were bulging, indicating that he had prepared a lot.

Chunyu Xi was dressed in thin clothes, but his complexion was still rosy.

"Miss, today is the day to check your accounts, but the carriage broke down halfway there, leaving me in a dilemma." Manager Luo explained to Xia Youmi in a calm and unhurried tone as he put down the first cup of tea.

They seem to have an innate ability to convince others.

The audit was arranged with Xia Youmi, and she knew the other party would come today. But every year when she scanned the accounts, she saw that the other party arrived in the same car as Chunyu Xi, and had first gone to the Fourth Prince's villa, which was the maternal home of Consort Situ.

It was also where Qi Gui was, so Xia Youmi couldn't help but feel a bit wary and curious.

Unfortunately,

The location she went to was not just a corner she could explore; it was much deeper, even further than when she usually checked on Qi Gui.

He readily agreed to Nianzhen's suggestion to pick fruit and led his people this way.

I also plan to catch them together in the act and ask them directly. Otherwise, it's hard to explain why I saw them arrive together when they were separated.

They are also easily brushed off.

That's how this farce happened. However, it turned out Chunyu Xi was a kind-hearted person. He even managed to let Zhu Cang stumble upon the situation, making it difficult to directly confront him; instead, he could only glare at the steward, subtly criticizing him from the side.

"Later, I met the Fourteenth Prince, whose destination happened to be the Fourth Prince's villa." Steward Luo stroked his beard and smiled. "When the Fourteenth Prince heard that I was the steward of Miss Xia's household and wanted to show you the account books, he kindly gave me a ride."

"It was nothing," Chunyu Xi said modestly.

Seeing that Xia Youmi was still holding her teacup with displeasure, Steward Luo found the crux of the matter and comforted her, saying, "There is a decision that needs your attention, and I am afraid of making mistakes. Besides, Miss and the Fourteenth Prince are of one mind. If it were an outsider, they would naturally not be so reckless."

Chunyu Xi's guards were still standing outside the tea pavilion, next to a large wooden box, clearly meant for Xia Youmi. Steward Luo's own men were probably still waiting at the carriage, but since it was inconvenient for him to ride a horse to bring the goods here, he had chosen the kind-hearted Fourteenth Prince.

Perhaps it's a bit too much trust in the other party.

Although she outwardly sided with the Fourth Prince, in reality, she had no desire to have any deeper interpersonal entanglements with them.

Needless to say, it was the Fourteenth Prince's carriage, so naturally, they had to attend to his business. They would only send Steward Luo here after he finished his work. As for the two of them leisurely strolling and chatting, Xia Youmi had no right to interfere too much.

As long as Manager Luo claims that he was passive, Xia Youmi will not pursue the matter.

Therefore, Xia Youmi could only openly express her dissatisfaction in order to extract more details.

"Humph!"

"Miss Xia, did you encounter a snake? Are you injured?" Seeing the awkward silence and Xia Youmi's unwillingness to listen to explanations, Chunyu Xi changed the subject.

"Yes! What a huge snake! I almost lost my life! I have to thank the Fourteenth Prince for his sharp eyes. Luckily, he is strong, robust, and powerful..." Xia Youmi's voice trailed off, and in the other's smiling eyes, she changed the subject slightly. "Otherwise, with our small Xia family, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to afford the Fourteenth Prince's medicine."

Manager Luo was somewhat stunned.

Although it was hidden in the treetops, both he and the Fourteenth Prince saw the little snake.

It's not even as thick as a prince's finger, and for the young lady to describe it in such an exaggerated way, I'm really a little ashamed.

He had dealt with Miss so much over the past year, and witnessed her rational and intelligent side. She was meticulous, full of clever ideas, and occasionally said surprising things and was not easy to control.

Unexpectedly, this young lady is incredibly audacious.

Not only did he act wildly and irritably in front of his subordinates, but he also blatantly lied to the prince.

If it weren't for the Fourteenth Prince's famously gentle and tolerant nature...

The Xia and Luo families are likely doomed here. However, this might also be why the Fourth Prince values ​​her and Xia Ji.

Straightforward, no beating around the bush, open and honest.

otherwise,

Only her face can explain her status as a young lady.

Manager Luo thought of the strange rumors circulating in the capital recently, such as the need to be wary of some seemingly kind but actually ruthless women, and how noble ladies from wealthy families might be used as fools or targets to make things difficult for a princess who has not yet entered the household.

Actually,

The good people were those who spoke of compassion, while the bad people were all fools with good family backgrounds and good looks who ultimately brought ruin to their entire clan.

Unfortunately, some people are born to be donkeys.

Some people harm themselves, others, and their children for a lifetime.

Some people in low positions are simply bullied, yet powerless to resist this noisy world.

The implication in the words was too obvious; there were only a few people who had not yet entered the household after the imperial decree of marriage was issued.

And recently, it's the Situ family that's been making moves.

In short, isn't this just a dig at the Shu family's daughter?

That woman is quite something, she even managed to insult herself. She left someone speechless, with no way to clear their name.

The verdict, like a catchy rhyme, had already been sung among the people. Every family has its share of dirty tricks, so it's no surprise that similar methods could be found even in the backyard.

Those who were busy clearing their names were now helping Miss Shu to pin the matter on the Shu family.

Let them get into a mess and be unable to take care of themselves.

Even without any real harm, gossip can be deadly. From then on, whenever the Shu family, the Situ family, and their maternal relatives went to a banquet, they would be openly or secretly mocked with these words.

Especially those experts who can verify the information.

You'll find that Xia Youmi's words are all correct, except that the part about her being pitiful was slightly exaggerated.

Can,

This is something that outsiders can hardly control; they can only accept their fate.

It was precisely because of these rumors that Chunyu Xi took the initiative to help Manager Luo when they met.

He was also somewhat curious. His previous impression of the Xia family was that they had caused his mother's difficult childbirth and were somewhat lucky. But now, he was surprised that the Xia family was still valued by his elder brother after committing such a serious act as running away from an arranged marriage.

What exactly is the mystery behind this, and is it trustworthy?

He couldn't tolerate any deviation as to whether he was genuinely stupid or feigning it.