Noble Lady

The road ahead is blocked.

Qiuhua had no choice but to go back to the car and tell Xue Chenyu what was happening outside.

In fact, Xue Chenyu had already heard some of it in the car and also saw the mother and daughter from the window.

They seem to be trying really hard to survive.

It’s a pity that there is a gambler in the family, and he has caused harm to innocent people.

Today, whether it is the mother or the daughter who is sold, it is a tragedy of separation of flesh and blood.

Xue Chenyu said slowly, "Tell the driver to go down and ask how much they owe the gambling house and settle the debt. The dead should not burden the living anymore."

She would never sit idly by and watch such things before, but after experiencing the separation of her own family, it was even more impossible for her to turn a blind eye.

Qiuhua nodded and turned to give instructions to the driver.

The people in the gambling house wanted to ask for a huge sum of money because they saw that they had found a sucker, but when they saw that the carriage did not belong to an ordinary family, they were afraid of offending someone they should not offend, so they took out a promissory note for twenty taels and said they wanted fifty taels with interest.

The driver gave them the money and they quickly tore up the IOU.

The driver also warned them on behalf of Xue Chenyu in the car, "The debt between their family and your gambling house has been settled. If you harass them again, my master will not let you go."

The people in the gambling house quickly agreed.

The crowd quickly dispersed.

The mother and daughter wanted to come over to thank them in person, but Xue Chenyu said it was just a small favor and she had to hurry on her way, so she left in a hurry.

Looking out the window, you can still see the mother and daughter kneeling in the middle of the road and kowtow several times in the direction they are leaving.

However, this was just a minor episode.

After leaving the city, we soon arrived at the villa of Prince Cheng's mansion.

As soon as I got off the car, I saw the beautiful scenery of falling petals, which was breathtaking.

"This villa is indeed worthy of its reputation."

Xue Chenyu looked up and the breath she had been holding for so long in the city seemed to have dissipated in the face of such beautiful scenery.

Yumei's heart skipped a beat with nervousness. "Has the young lady been here before?"

"No." Xue Chenyu said with a smile.

She had never been here before, but she had heard Marquis Wu'an mention it.

His Majesty once gifted Prince Cheng's Palace a garden with a prime location, nestled against the mountains and beside the water. It was named Lingxin Garden, and there were several peach trees at the gate.

It is said that the villa was obtained by a certain princess despite trying every possible means, but was later given to Prince Cheng's Palace by His Majesty.

Because of this, the princess had a long-lasting quarrel with Prince Cheng's Mansion.

However, this villa is more for Prince Cheng's son than for Prince Cheng's Mansion.

On the second day after His Majesty bestowed it, Prince Cheng said that he would give the villa to the Crown Prince Situ Zhen.

It was obvious that His Majesty was not in a position to give the things directly to Situ Zhen, so he passed them on to him through Prince Cheng.

Everyone knows a lot of things. Your Majesty treats Prince Cheng better than the Crown Prince.

She had only been to the palace a few times, and most of the times she attended were banquets held in the harem.

The only chance she had to meet His Majesty was at the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet two years ago. At that time, her father was at the border and had not returned, so His Majesty specially went down to invite their family to the palace for the reunion banquet, probably to comfort her old father.

But that time, she only took a glimpse from a distance and couldn't look up. She couldn't even see what His Majesty looked like, and she didn't know how much the Prince Cheng resembled His Majesty?

Thinking of this, Xue Chenyu suddenly became curious about His Majesty's appearance.

"Ms. Xue, please come in quickly. My young master has been waiting for a long time." Fang Rui hurried out to greet the distinguished guest upon hearing that he had arrived.

In fact, they received the news when Xue Chenyu left the city. The master wanted to come out to greet her in person, but he felt that with his status, doing so would be too obvious and would arouse Miss Xue's suspicion, so he held back.

Xue Chenyu thought it was just an ordinary compliment and didn't take it to heart. After nodding, she took Qiuhua and Yumei and followed Fang Rui.

The carriage stopped outside the archway and they walked in on foot.

Under the vermilion lacquered gate, a tall man as tall as jade was looking at this side with a smile on his face. His dark robe made him look detached from the world and had a natural noble air.

In short, this life is beautiful, no matter what you wear, you will look good.

No, no, why would he come to the door to pick me up in person?

Xue Chenyu naturally didn't want to let such a distinguished person wait for her, so she quickly stepped forward to pay her respects.

"I've met the prince."

Situ Zhen clearly wanted to run to her side, but his face was tense and he maintained his airs as the Prince of Cheng.

"It's not easy to invite Miss Xue." He said in a cold tone.

"Your Excellency, you are too kind. I am terrified." Xue Chenyu said quickly.

Situ Zhen looked at her and smiled inexplicably, "Let's go in and talk."

After saying that, he walked straight in.

Xue Chenyu was puzzled by his laughter, fearing that there was something seriously wrong with Chen Mingxuan.

Firstly, he didn't want to refuse Chen Lizhu's kindness, and secondly, it was not easy to find another teacher in the Imperial College.

She also didn't want to miss out on finding a husband suitable for her little Ping'an after all her hard work.

Situ Zhen was obviously not a talkative person and didn't say a single extra word along the way.

Xue Chenyu was feeling uneasy, and Qiuhua accompanied her.

They didn't notice that Yumei and Fang Rui were flirting with each other all the way in.

After passing the front yard, you will reach the courtyard.

Situ Zhen, who was walking in front, finally stopped and pointed in the direction of his study and said, "Miss Xue, please follow me to talk over there."

Xue Chenyu nodded, turned around and told Qiuhua and Yumei to stay where they were.

Yumei blurted out, "Girls, you guys won't be able to finish what you want to say in a short while, can I go find a place to play by myself?"

After all, this wasn't Furong Residence, nor was it Wu'an Marquis Mansion. Xue Chenyu felt a little hesitant, so she whispered, "Don't mess around, and don't run around."

"Don't worry, girl, I know my limits, and here I..."

The three words "very familiar" almost came out of his mouth.

Situ Zhen: "Ahem."

Yumei immediately fell silent.

Xue Chenyu quickly knelt down and saluted, admitting her mistake on her behalf, "I'm sorry, Your Highness! I used to be a cleaning lady in the mansion. I've only been with you for a short time, and I've only just learned the rules and regulations, so I don't understand them very well yet."

"If she has done anything offensive, please forgive her for the sake of the Marquis' Mansion."

Qiuhua also quickly knelt down.

Yumei was stunned for a moment, and only then did she remember to kneel down.

Situ Zhen's gaze swept meaningfully over Yumei, and then fell on Xue Chenyu.

"Miss Xue must be so nervous. You know me. I've always been very tolerant. How could I criticize a young girl who is still immature and ignorant for such a small matter?"

He did not pursue the matter, and Xue Chenyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and felt fortunate.

But how could she be so familiar with him?

But now is not the time to discuss these things. If I refute his words and make him angry, and then pursue the matter, it will harm Yumei.