Shengjing Noble

"Your Majesty, I know that my words are not taken seriously, but if I say even a single lie today, I will die a miserable death. Please, Your Majesty, save me."

Su Lanyin pushed him away and knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face.

Fu Wuyang curled his lips, a hint of contempt flashed in his eyes: "Why do you think I will save you?"

"Because I have heard of your good name, the people say that you are a chivalrous hero who loves to help those in need. I think that your kindness will not stand by and watch someone die."

"Heh...are you flattering me?"

"I am just telling the truth, not complimenting you, Your Highness."

She knelt on the ground with her head down, trembling, looking pitiful, helpless and fragile.

Fu Wuyang stared at her without saying a word for a long time. He finally spoke when he knew that Su Lanyin could no longer hold on.

"What's your name?"

"Niu Xiaohua, a civilian girl, was from Niujia Village, Qiu County. She was abducted and sold here by human traffickers when she and her brother were fleeing."

"Niu Xiaohua..."

Fu Wuyang lowered his eyes and whispered her name, holding a string of emerald-colored Buddhist beads in his hand, which sparkled brightly in the candlelight.

After a moment, he raised his eyes slightly and ordered in a cold voice: "Go down."

"Then..." Su Lanyin wanted to speak.

"No need to ask, I have my own arrangements."

"Yes."

She nodded, then obediently stood up and left.

At the stairs, Aunt Hua was waiting. When she saw her come out, she hurried forward and asked, "Why did you come out so soon? Didn't the prince like you?"

Su Lanyin looked helpless: "I don't know either. It was the prince who asked me to come out. How about you go and find out?"

"This shouldn't be the case..." Aunt Hua frowned, looking suspicious, then lifted her skirt and walked upstairs, "What a useless piece of trash, she can't even get a man."

Su Lanyin didn't explain much, just stood there and waited silently.

After a while, footsteps were heard on the second floor. Everyone looked up and saw Fu Wuyang walking down first, followed by Aunt Hua who was laughing so hard that her body was shaking.

She was putting a thick stack of banknotes into her arms, her eyes full of pride.

Fu Wuyang walked to Su Lanyin and stopped, his eyes deep and a smile on his lips.

"I have something to do and need to go to the palace first. I will come to see you later."

After saying that, he strode away from the beautiful place.

Su Lanyin had a bewildered look on her face, and many doubts arose in her heart.

What does this man mean?

Should I help her or not?

Why not explain everything clearly and let her guess... These people are really hard to understand.

After sending the person out the door, Aunt Hua immediately came back, changed her disgusted expression, and smiled as she grabbed Su Lanyin's hand.

"Oh, Lianjiao, you are so lucky!"

"Mommy..."

"You don't know yet, do you? The prince said he likes you, but he has to go to the palace to see the emperor and the queen mother today, so he can't stay here. He asked me to take good care of you and come to see you when he is done."

"Yes, I understand. I will wait for the prince to come."

"That's right. As long as you capture King Xiaoyao, you will be guaranteed to enjoy endless wealth, luxury and good food for the rest of your life."

Su Lanyin smiled and said nothing more. Nanny Hua told her to stop and let her go back to her room to rest.

……

the other side.

Su Shengming was chatting enthusiastically with Fang Qingqing. He had never thought that there was a woman who could understand his thoughts so well. He was extremely excited for a moment.

However, he had also seen many women who deliberately approached him with ulterior motives, so he became wary.

"Miss Fang, I didn't expect you to know so much."

"I just read more books than others. My mother told me since I was a child that women must be well-educated and sensible so that they can distinguish right from wrong."

"You have a good mother, so she taught you so well."

Fang Qingqing smiled gently and asked tentatively, "I guess Mr. Su's mother must be a very good person too."

"My mother..."

Su Shengming looked proud when talking about Lu Wanjun. He felt that his mother was the most powerful person in the world, but he swallowed his words halfway through.

He wanted to know whether Fang Qingqing was a vain woman, so he looked embarrassed.

"My mother is in good health, but she is bedridden all year round. I can only work outside to support her."

Fang Qingqing's eyes flashed with disdain, but she quickly reached out and patted his shoulder, and comforted him considerately: "Mr. Su, don't be sad. With your care, I believe your mother will get better."

"But... I was working away from home, and there was really no one to take care of me at home. My mother raised me all by herself, and it was not easy. I feel... Sigh..."

Seeing him sighing, Fang Qingqing was immediately moved to tears, and she excitedly grasped his hand.

"Mr. Su, I have no way to repay your kindness today. Why don't you let me take care of your mother?"

"Ah?" Su Shengming was stunned. He didn't expect her to be like this suddenly. He found it hard to believe for a moment.

"You don't have to do this to repay a favor..."

"I'm not just doing this to repay you, Mr. Su..." Fang Qingqing blushed and lowered her head and whispered, "I think you're a very handsome man, the best and most handsome man I've ever seen... and you've taken on the responsibility of supporting your family and taking care of your mother at such a young age, you must be a very responsible man."

Su Shengming had rarely been praised since he was a child. For a moment, he was so happy that he was a little incoherent.

"I... I'm not that good... Actually, I... well... Miss Fang, please stop teasing me."

Fang Qingqing suddenly stared at him without blinking, eyes full of affection: "Mr. Su, can I exchange you for Brother Shengming for my whole life?"

"what?"

Although Su Shengming was often harassed by women, this was the first time he had seen one like this.

In the past, those vulgar women were all after his money, but Fang Qingqing was different. She knew that she was just a handyman and had to support her seriously ill mother.

But she did not despise him. Instead, she helped him take care of his mother.

How could he meet such a kind, pure and sincere woman?

In an instant, Su Shengming was completely defeated.

"Miss Qingqing, you can call me whatever you want."

"Brother Shengming, I will go to visit your mother in person someday. Don't worry, I will take good care of her for you."

Seeing how sincere she was, Su Shengming felt bad for deceiving her. He took a deep breath and thought about explaining it clearly.

"Really, no need. I... I'll tell you the truth. Actually, my mother is not sick..."

"Not sick?" Fang Qingqing frowned, looking puzzled.

"I'm sorry, I was just joking with you. I didn't really mean to deceive you."

"Cheat me?"

"No! I didn't mean to deceive you!"

"So you're just testing me?"

Fang Qingqing let go of his hand and stood up, her eyes full of anger and disappointment.

"Who do you think I am? How dare you try to test me with something like this?"