Chapter 55: The Tongue is not Steel, Yet It Cuts (1/2)
Translator: Storm in a Teacup
Seeing there was a fierce dispute on the street, people gathered to see what on earth was going on. They soon were surrounded by onlookers.
“He won’t get away with it?”
“Hum, who is this young man?”
“Justice will be served in the capital.”
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Seeing this, the girl in peach pink felt more confident as most gentlemen from prestigious families would not quarrel with little girls in public; instead they would all buy their way out of trouble.
An Rushuang sneered. If now she couldn’t figure out that this woman just wanted to blackmail her, then she must be an idiot.
Five taels of fine silver were almost equivalent to half of this girl’s monthly income. What a greedy lair!
Looking at the girl, An Rushuang smiled before she said slowly, “You have been hit so badly and you only charge me five taels of fine silver?”
Saying so, Rushuang bent over to pick up the moon-white gown on the ground.
Seeing this, the girl instantly grabbed her gown and stared at An Rushuang vigilantly.
“What do you mean?”
Smiling, An Rushuang said in a mockery manner, “You said that the gown was damaged and I have to pay you five taels of fine silver, but the gown seems to be worth much more than that, doesn’t it?”
Although An Rushuang was smiling, it seemed that her eyes were so fierce that could directly see through the girl’s trick.
Hearing this, Zhao Xiaotao couldn’t help feeling nervous. The man she tried to blackmail was totally different from those she met previously. But she did not know what exactly the difference was. So she had to be more cautious.
“Of course, this is worth more than five taels of fine silver! But what I charge you is the fee for fixing it up. Do you think I would give you this gown? !”
Zhao Xiaotao held the gown tightly in her arms as if she was holding something priceless.
Folding her fans, An Rushuang smiled. She was born with a good look. Although at this moment she was dressed like a man, she looked more firm and handsome, free of her previous delicateness. Seeing the girl’s reaction, An Rushuang smiled and said, “I can pay the five taels of fine sliver, but before that I have to know how my money will be spent.”
Pointing at the dusty gown with her fan, An Rushuang said slowly, “Miss, although you ran into me, it is fine for me not to care too much about this because you are a girl. But could you please let me know clearly what damage have I done to the gown?”
Hearing this, Zhao Xiaotao frozed a bit. When she was about to say something to defend herself, An Rushuang walked closer to her, which made Zhao Xiaotao even more frantic. She didn’t even know what to say for a moment.
“Perhaps meeting you is predestined. Miss, if you feel unwell, I am happy to find a doctor for you. Your well-being also perfects our predestined fate.”
It was indeed a predestined fate, only that it was a doomed one.
Hearing this, Zhao Xiaotao blushed, “What are you talking about? You hit me and made my clothes dusty. Pay me or… I’ll sue you!”
An Rushuang hummed and continued to say, “Even if you want to sue me, you have to make everything clear, right? Nonsense won’t help. I suggest you think twice before you act. You are not innocent and do not implicate others.”
Hearing his harsh comments, Zhao Xiaotao couldn’t help feeling shocked and flustered. Seeing her response, many onlookers began to talk about her.
“The girl looks familiar…” said one.