C9 (1/2)

”Qing Qing, how could you do such a thing?” Su Qian Xing immediately called for his subordinates to help him out. Then, he turned around and started to complain about the culprit.

Xiao Qing closed her eyes and did not say anything.

Su Qianxing was either because she did not use this opportunity to get in Su Qianhan's way, or because she did not expect that she would commit such a heinous crime. This was very different from her usual behavior.

Under these two circumstances, he wasn't able to suppress his temper and blurted out some harsh words, ”Even if you're jealous, she's still your sister. You really disappoint me by doing this.”

The moment she said that, the atmosphere on the bed immediately changed.

A trace of ridicule flashed in Xiao Qing Ran's eyes.

Indeed, it was disappointing.

Over there, Xiao Xiyu had already been rescued, but because she had been flooded with too much water and was unable to speak normally, she could only wrap herself with a few pieces of cloth as she puffed and trembled.

Everyone began to whisper among themselves.

After Su Qianxing shouted those words, he also instantly realized that something was amiss and almost subconsciously regained his gentleness and consideration.

”No, Qing Qing, I didn't mean it that way …” He took two steps forward and placed both of his hands on her shoulders, speaking in a tone as if he was coaxing a child, ”You know, I did this for your own good. I was afraid that you would suffer a loss. I didn't really want to blame you.”

Xiao Qing pursed her lips and shook her head, showing her good behavior at the right time. ”I know I did the wrong thing just now, it's just …”

”You know what you did wrong? Xiao Qinggran, you are really going too far! ” A lady in a yellow dress walked up to teach him a lesson.

Xiao Qing Ran recognized the woman. She was the daughter of the Minister of Rites, and her name was Yun Ya. She was Xiao Xi Yu's best friend.

Su Qian Xing then stepped forward and shielded the people behind him, putting his men behind him. ”Calm down, Miss Yun. Of course she didn't mean to, I am the one responsible for this. I shouldn't have called you out just now. Only she …” I will bear the consequences of this matter. ”

He paused and did not finish his words.

However, this explanation was indeed impressive. On the surface, it was like carrying everything off, but in reality, it was a good man's image that was set against his own by belittling Xiao Qing Qing's unreasonable way of causing trouble.

Actually, this man had done the same thing quite often before. It was just that Xiao Qingyi still loved him back then, so she let him use her as a stepping stone.

Now that he thought about it, it was truly laughable.

”I am not an unreasonable person. The Crown Prince said this because he wanted to take this woman as a scapegoat.” Yun Ya obviously didn't take this lying down and continued, ”However, this was all due to that woman. I must get justice for Xi Yu.”

Su Qian Xing frowned as though he was in a difficult situation. He turned around and glanced at the people behind him.

From start to finish, Xiao Qing Ran kept her head down and did not speak.

She wasn't tall, but her eyes were downcast. Su Qianxing's way of looking at it felt like she was reflecting on something she had done wrong. It made people feel pity for her.

”Yun Ya, don't be like this …” She coughed twice, but her tone was extremely weak. Coupled with her pale and wet face, she looked exceptionally haggard, ”Third Sister might just be worried. Fortunately, I'm not really injured, so let's forget about this matter.”

”How can this be!” As she spoke, she glared at Xiao Qing Yun: ”Xi Yu, you are too good-natured, which is why you are being bullied. You are the direct descendant, she is only a concubine, why do you have to be so modest towards her?!”

”Cough, cough …” ”It's not that I'm being modest, it's just that today is a good day. I don't want everyone to be unhappy because of me.” Xiao Xiyu lowered her head and shook it. Her half-closed eyes looked very sensible.

If she were to compare it to what Xiao Qing Ran had done before, she would know who was stronger and who was weaker.

Just a moment ago, everyone was still paying attention to Su Qianxing, the crown prince, as he spoke in a low voice. The accusations he made were clear, as they all fell towards the victims.

Su Qian Xing knitted his eyebrows. On the surface, he sounded like he had won the praises from the crowd, but in reality, he did not get rid of Xiao Qing Qing's pointers. ”Alright, I've said it before. Let's end it here. I will personally explain it to General Xiao.”

Yun Ya gave a cold humph and said, ”I hope Your Highness can give us a satisfactory explanation, we can't let the culprit get away scot-free.”

So what if that woman was under the protection of the crown prince? She wasn't afraid at all. What she disliked the most was useless trash like the crown prince. She really didn't know what he liked about her.

”This has nothing to do with the crown prince.” Xiao Qing Qing, who had been silent all this time, suddenly raised her head and threw out a sentence.

Yun Ya frowned. ”What do you mean?”

Xiao Qing Ran was silent again, but she turned her gaze towards Su Qian Han.

Everyone suddenly remembered what happened before Xiao Xiyu fell into the water. So that was what she meant.

The man on the other side looked at the farce expressionlessly. His gaze swept across the people on the deck with a mocking gaze before finally landing on Xiao Qingran. He suddenly smiled and said, ”This King will naturally keep his word. No matter what you do, This King will interfere, so …”

He paused for a moment before turning to look at Yun Ya. With a dangerous tone, he asked, ”You mean to say that you want me to give you an explanation?”