117 A Fox (1/2)
When Xu Ji An heard that XuanRong had already returned, he could not contain the happiness swelling inside his heart. He had been dreaming of her since the last time he saw her. Although her treatment towards him was cold and indifferent, he found it attractive. It made him want to conquer her and punish her underneath him. He felt like XuanRong was doing it on purpose in order to catch his attention, and even if she truly despised him, Xu Ji An was confident that he could change her attitude towards him. He was a man among men. He was the Crown Prince of Qian Zou, and even without his title as the beloved son of the heaven, he was a fine young man who neither lack face nor talent. Given enough time, Xu Ji An was very sure that he would definitely capture XuanRong's heart.
When he reached Xuan Furen's courtyard, he heard a loud crash inside the boudoir. When the door opened, the first thing he searched was XuanRong, but the only thing he saw was the petite body of a female weakly sprawled on the ground. When the woman raised her head, Xu Ji An saw that the owner of that petite body was none other than XuanRong. She was holding her cheeks and when she lowered her hand, he saw a very huge bruise, destroying her beautiful jade-like skin.
”What is going on here?!”
Xu Ji An walked hurriedly towards XuanRong, not paying attention to Xiao Lou who was staring dumbly at him.
”Rong'er are you okay? Let This Prince help you.”
Xu Ji An stretched his hand, wanting to touch XuanRong and help her stand. Unfortunately, before he could touch her shoulder, XuanRong mercilessly slapped his hand away.
”Thank you, Your Highness, but This Lady could not afford to accept your help. Men and women are not allowed to touch each other. Besides, His Highness is already betrothed to my third younger sister. After that incident, third younger sister's body is still weak. Your Highness should pay more attention towards her than This Lady.”
When XuanRong was speaking, she propelled her body and stood up. Looking at Xu Ji An face to face, XuanRong fearlessly stared at his eyes. Trying to conceal the hatred she felt towards him, XuanRong showed a very reserved expression.
Hearing XuanRong's words, Xu Ji An could not help but glare at XuanFei who was standing stiff on the threshold while looking at them. Encountering Xu Ji An's glare, XuanFei's face paled, her body swayed. She could not understand why Xu Ji An would show tenderness towards XuanRong while he was distant with her. XuanFei could not help but feel pity towards herself.
While Xu Ji An was glaring at XuanFei, Xiao Lou woke up from trance and immediately stood up. She saw that her daughter was on the verge of crying, thus, she decided to divert Xu Ji An's attention towards her. Xiao Lou lowered her body and bent her knees, showing curtsy towards Xu Ji An.
”This Lowly Madam greets His Highness, the Crown Prince. Please forgive This Lowly Madam for not greeting His Highness immediately. This Lowly Madam was very ashamed to let you witness this kind of thing inside the Fu. This lowly Madam hopes for His Highness' understanding.”
Hearing Xiao Lou's courteous words, Xu Ji An did not have any choice but to move his head and look at Xiao Lou.. Even if he did not like this scheming Second Xuan Furen, as the Crown Prince of the country, he should still maintain his bearing. Xu Ji An nodded and raised his hand.
”Second Xuan Furen, please rise. No need to show curtsy towards This Prince.”
Xiao Lou smiled and stood up, thinking that Xu Ji An was giving her face by not saying anything. She waved her hand and was planning to order the servant to prepare some tea when Xu Ji An suddenly spoke.
”Second Xuan Furen, This Prince did not expect to see such a lively event. If one would see, one would think that Second Xuan Furen was maltreating a servant and not a lady of the Fu.”
”This….”
Xiao Lou could not speak for a long time. She did not expect that Xu Ji An would defend XuanRong. Was he indirectly saying that she was abusing her power, mistreating XuanRong?
Xiao Lou wanted to curse Xu Ji An for being blind.
XuanRong, who was standing near Xu Ji An did not expect that he would say such things. At most, she only wanted to show the ugly side of Xiao Lou but she did not expect that Xu Ji An would mercilessly shoot Xiao Lou, not giving her any face.