Best friends dressed up in ancient times to become mistresses? You run, I run too!

Before they could understand what Shen Ningzhu meant, they heard a whooshing sound, followed by a loud "crack".

The loud slap stunned everyone, especially the maid and Princess Qingyi.

Jiang Qingyi knew that Shen Ningzhu was arrogant.

He had deliberately tried to provoke her, but he never expected her to be so arrogant.

How dare she? How dare that bitch Shen Ningzhu hit her maid? No matter what, Zhi'er is her person. Where did Shen Ningzhu get the guts to touch her?

"you you……"

The maid, Zhi'er, covered her cheek, her pretty face flushed red with anger, her cheeks puffed out like a dolphin's, as she glared fiercely at Shen Ningzhu.

"What are you?"

After Shen Ningzhu finished speaking, she looked at Jiang Qingyi, who also had a gloomy expression.

"Princess, please don't be offended. I didn't mean to either, but I reminded you to keep your dog in check. You didn't listen and insisted on letting her bark in front of me. So you can't blame me for that."

"Uncle Butler, may I stay at Plum Blossom Garden?"

Uncle Zhang: "This matter was instructed by His Highness, and there shouldn't have been any problem, but..."

“That’s good,” Shen Ningzhu interrupted him, turned around and waved her hand generously, “Zhiyuan Zhiyi, move the things.”

After saying that, he strode into the gate of Plum Blossom Garden.

They want her to cover up their shameful acts to outsiders, while internally they want to humiliate her by stepping on her.

Those shameless men and women have no shame.

Jiang Xuan Yan had just returned to the manor after finishing his official duties when he saw Jiang Qing Yi standing not far from the main courtyard, looking as if she was waiting for him.

"Ah Yan, you're finally back."

As soon as he appeared, Jiang Qingyi ran over like a butterfly. Just as she was about to reach him, she suddenly tripped and fell forward.

Jiang Xuan Yan instinctively reached out to help her, but she took the opportunity to throw herself into his arms.

He frowned and pushed the person away.

"Princess, be careful."

His tone was distant, with a hint of displeasure.

Jiang Qingyi's heart skipped a beat, annoyed at herself for being too hasty. It was all because of that bitch Shen Ningzhu that she lost her temper.

Who is Jiang Xuan Yan? He grew up in the palace and witnessed too many dirty tricks. He was made crown prince early on and has been accumulating power for many years. He is naturally suspicious and hates being deceived or schemed against by others.

Now he'll definitely start to suspect her purpose in entering the mansion.

Without thinking twice, she quickly stood up straight, tidied her posture, and put on a gentle smile.

"Ah Yan, please don't be angry. I didn't mean to. My legs were just a little weak from standing for so long."

Zhi'er's eyes darted around, and she immediately looked aggrieved and said:

"Your Highness is unaware that the Princess has been waiting for you here for two hours."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xuan Yan's face immediately darkened.

"Nonsense! It's so hot outside, what if he gets heatstroke? And you servants, don't you know how to stop your master?"

Zhier looked aggrieved.

"This servant advised the princess to go back and rest, but the princess refused and insisted on waiting for you herself before she would feel at ease."

Jiang Xuan Yan frowned. "Why are you in such a hurry to find me? You could have just sent someone to let me know. Why wait so long?"

Jiang Qingyi gently shook her head.

"You are very busy with official duties, how could I possibly bother you? If this matter weren't so serious... I wouldn't have bothered you at all."

"What exactly happened?"

"This……"

Jiang Qingyi looked troubled. Her maid, Zhi'er, stepped forward indignantly, knelt before Jiang Xuan Yan, and cried:

"Your Highness, you must stand up for my princess! You have no idea, she was almost bullied to death just now! Waaaaah~~~"

"Zhi'er, shut up, don't talk nonsense."

Jiang Qingyi's face turned cold as she sternly reprimanded him, then turned away, embarrassed and unable to look at Jiang Xuanyan.

"What exactly is going on?" The man's voice turned somber.

Jiang Qingyi hurriedly shook her head, "Ayan, don't be angry. It's not what you think. It's all Zhi'er's fault for being so gossipy. Don't worry, I'll punish her when I get back."

Zhi'er looked unconvinced.

"Princess~~~ I know you have a soft heart, but you can't be so easily bullied! Today, that village girl dared to slap and humiliate you in public. What will she do to you in the future?"

"You're actually helping the person who hurt you and trying to excuse her, but she won't appreciate it at all. You are a noble princess, yet you suffer such humiliation. I feel sorry for you."

After listening for a while, Jiang Xuan Yan roughly understood what was going on. "Is it Shen Ning Zhu?"

Jiang Qingyi pursed her lips, looking troubled, as if she didn't know what to say.

"Jiang Yi, go and call the housekeeper over."

He paused, then said with a hint of helplessness, "Bring Shen Ningzhu to the flower hall as well."

"Yes."

Jiang Qingyi and her servant exchanged a secret glance, desperately trying to suppress the smile on their lips.

"Someone, take the princess back to rest first, and do not neglect her." After saying that, he looked at Jiang Qingyi.

"Just stay here and don't worry about anything else. As for Shen Ningzhu... don't worry, I will give you an explanation."

Jiang Qingyi frowned deeply.

“Ah Yan, I’m actually fine. I’m just worried that Miss Shen is upset. She’s the first woman you’ve ever liked. If she gets angry and runs away because of a misunderstanding, I’ll be in a terrible position.”

Jiang Xuan Yan was taken aback. When did he start liking Shen Ning Zhu?

Well, it's not appropriate for him to explain this kind of thing between men and women to Jiang Qingyi too much.

Furthermore, whether he likes her or not, he has to be responsible for her.

Now that they've already entered the mansion, why bother with all that nonsense?

"Don't worry, she's not beyond redemption. I'll teach her properly in the future."

Jiang Qingyi looked up in disbelief, her hands, hidden under her sleeves, clenched tightly, her nails digging deep into her flesh, and soon her palms were wet and sticky.

He actually...

No, this isn't true, this can't be true.

How could Ah Yan like such a vulgar woman? How could he possibly like her?

He clearly said when they were little that he liked her. He even said that he would marry her when they grew up.

How could this be? How could this be?

It must be Shen Ningzhu, that shameless and ignorant harlot who deliberately seduced Ayan. Ayan was naive, which is why she succeeded. It must be her.

"The princess?"

Seeing that she suddenly trembled all over and her face looked very bad, Jiang Xuan Yan called out in confusion.

"Huh? Oh, what's wrong?"

Jiang Xuan Yan looked at her strange expression, a hint of suspicion flashing in his eyes. Jiang Qing Yi was so frightened that she quickly composed herself and dared not show any more emotion. She gave him a gentle smile.

Jiang Xuan Yan: "Are you feeling unwell somewhere?"

"No, no, I'm probably just tired. Now that we've talked things out, I'll go back and rest."

Jiang Xuan Yan nodded.

After everyone left, Jiang Xuan Yan returned to the flower hall, where he read a book while waiting for someone. The butler arrived first, and Shen Ning Zhu arrived much later.

"Greetings, Your Highness. May Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings."

Since the other party didn't say "no need for formalities," Shen Ningzhu waited for a while, then straightened up and stood to the side.