1045 Perplexed and Smitten 105 (1/2)
Princess Consort Tian was intelligent enough to know that she was giving Princess Consort Mu an out while at the same time pleading for mercy on Hua Jin's behalf.
She was killing two birds with one stone.
Thinking that her words had made sense, Princess Consort Mu conceded, \”I shall release this shameless woman on your account, then, Sister.\”
An Xiaoning was simmering with anger. How dare she bully me in my dream?
The moment she was released from the ropes, she walked toward Princess Consort Mu.
Her lips had already become red and swollen because of the spiciness of the chili.
\”Is there anything else you want to say? Are you feeling indignant?\” Princess Consort Mu questioned, glaring at her menacingly.
An Xiaoning stopped in her tracks when she was about one footstep away from her. Staring back at her, An Xiaoning said, \”There's nothing else I'd like to say, but there's something I have to do.\”
\”Ah!\” Before anyone else could react, An Xiaoning grabbed Princess Consort Mu's hair and pinned her down into the ground, giving her a few tight slaps.
The servants hurriedly tried to pull An Xiaoning away. By the time they did, Princess Consort Mu's hair had already become unkempt and she looked extremely disheveled. The excruciating pain in her scalp and on her face sent her into a rage.
\”Bring this shameless woman away and beat her to her death!\” she ordered.
One of the servants immediately tried to drag An Xiaoning away. Coincidentally, Jin Qingyan returned at this moment.
Upon the sight of him, one of the servants greeted him respectfully, \”His Highness!\”
His greeting attracted the attention of everyone.
An Xiaoning looked over to see that he was standing at a spot that was not too far away, an icy cold look in his gaze.
Princess Consort Mu decided to tell on An Xiaoning first and bawled loudly, \”His Highness, you must stand up for me. She hit me!\”
He glared at her coldly before turning around and walking toward An Xiaoning.
He did not look at Princess Consort Tian or bothered to answer Princess Consort Mu. Instead, he picked An Xiaoning up in his arms and carried her away in plain sight.
His actions were just like a tight slap to Princess Consort Mu's face.
His actions spoke louder than words and meant much more than anything else could have.
Princess Consort Mu sank her nails deep into her own flesh and stared at them menacingly, not taking her eyes away even after they'd left.
An Xiaoning was carried into her room where he lowered her onto the bed. She hurriedly covered her mouth because she could sense that her swollen lips were hideous.
\”Why are you covering your lips?\”
\”They're hideous.\”
\”I've seen you at your worst.\” He pulled her hand away from her mouth and asked, \”What's wrong with your lips?\”
\”Princess Consort Mu stuffed a whole bunch of chilies into my mouth. That's why I decided to hit her. I'm no pushover, and I'm not going to let her bully me,\” An Xiaoning said truthfully.
He smiled and said, \”Yes, good job.\”
\”What kind of a person is Xiao Chenyang?\”
\”Why would you ask about him all of a sudden?\” he asked in astonishment.
\”I was just asking casually.\”
\”How am I supposed to answer that?\”
\”Answer however you'd like.\”
\”There are no words to describe him. Sometimes, he's as goofy as a lunatic, sometimes he's serious and uptight. There are many sides to him, and each side is unique and eccentric,\” he explained.
An Xiaoning did not expect him to describe Xiao Chenyang in such a manner. \”How are things between you two, then?\”
\”He's closer to me than my blood brother. I believe that's what he feels about me too. He's the only son of his family, and he has three older sisters. He became my junior after acknowledging our master. Well, he's rather stubborn and rarely gives in.\”
\”Who's better at martial arts, then?\”
\”Me, of course. Otherwise, how could I become his senior? Why do you have so many questions about him tonight?\” he asked.
\”Nothing. I'm tired, go get some rest.\”
He stood up and said, \”Your clothes are still soaked. Hurry and change out of them. Although it's summertime now, it's still better not to catch a cold. Let's have breakfast together tomorrow morning.\”