Chapter 27 (2/2)

“But it had nothing to do with you at all, Miss. It was all because of Tan Weizhi’s wishful thinking, and even more so his audacity to do such a foolish deed.” Her unconvinced maid explained in a whisper how she’d done nothing wrong. What did any of this have to do with her Miss? Miss was just too outstanding. How was that her fault?

“All right. Don’t mention it again.” Ji Liruo stopped her maid from going on. Then, she turned around again to look in the direction where Xiao Anning and Tian Miao had disappeared and murmured to herself, “But, that woman, she’s really so beautiful.”

Beautiful indeed, but the Young Marquis was blind, so there was simply no need to worry at all that he’d be seduced by another woman. At this moment, the maid was glad that the Young Marquis couldn’t see. In the beginning, she’d been incredibly indignant that the beautiful young lady that she served actually had to marry a blind man. But, because of the turn events had taken, she was, on the contrary, glad that the Young Marquis was blind.

Xiao Anning remained silent all this time while riding his horse. There was no knowing what he was thinking about.

And Tian Miao, on the other hand, was leaning by the window of the carriage as she admired the scenery of the capital with interest.

For the whole afternoon, Xiao Anning brought Tian Miao to many different stores. There were stores selling snacks, preserved fruits, and dried fruits. Tian Miao chose quite a number of these, which Xiao Anning had people take directly back to the Duke’s residence.

For a few days in a row, Xiao Anning brought Tian Miao out to eat, drink, and play, and Tian Miao was greatly satisfied.

Three days later, Princess Yong An came to look for Tian Miao.

“The Emperor wants to see me?” Tian Miao’s expression was still as indifferent as ever.

“Yes, the Emperor heard that you came from the clan of divine operators, so he wants to meet you,” said Princess Yong An.

“Not going to meet him,” Tian Miao refused without a second thought. She wasn’t that interested in trivial matters that didn’t mean much to her. She just wanted to see the good child, Xiao Anning.

“His Majesty guessed that you wouldn’t want to go to the palace, so he’s already waiting in the main hall of our mansion.” Princess Yong An wasn’t the least surprised by Tian Miao’s refusal. But she was somewhat embarrassed when she had to say, “His Majesty can be quite willful at times. Please bear with him.”