Chapter 182
182, Maintenance (2)
The maid was stunned.
Even the beautiful woman was astounded.
It was the matron who scolded loudly, “How dare you! Do you know who my young lady is? It’s your good fortune that she fancies your things. She’s given you silver to buy them, which is a kindness to save face for you. Don’t be ungrateful, take the silver and leave quickly!”
Xie Zhinuan was about to speak.
Yuanbao stood at the entrance of the tea house and sneered, “Is that so? Then tell me, what status does your young lady have? To rob someone of their belongings in broad daylight without any sense of shame!”
“My young lady…” The woman tried to retort but lost some of her confidence upon seeing Yuanbao’s imposing attire and demeanor.
The beautiful woman frowned slightly and stepped forward with arrogance, “The young mistress of the Han Duke Residence in the capital, ranked seventh in my household!”
Han Jiaqi said this with confidence in her eyes.
She did not believe that with her status as a young miss of the Duke Residence, she couldn’t intimidate the local yokels of this remote countryside.
The daughter of the Duke Residence?
“So what?” A cold voice came from behind Yuanbao.
Upon hearing this, Yuanbao immediately stepped aside and respectfully called out, “My lord!”
Li Hengyi looked at Han Jiaqi and coldly said, “As the daughter of the Duke Residence, you should be more compassionate and kind-hearted. Bullying and robbing others of their beloved pets is hateful and shameful, and it tarnishes the reputation of the old Duke!”
He then ignored Han Jiaqi.
If it weren’t for the sake of the old Duke, the actions of Han Jiaqi today would warrant severe punishment.
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Upon her first glance at Li Hengyi, Han Jiaqi recognized him and, after Li Hengyi finished speaking, she quickly curtsied, “This humble girl pays her respects to Prince Han!”“…”
Li Hengyi was taken aback.
Xie Zhinuan raised her eyebrows slightly.
She glanced at Li Hengyi and called the three animals, then took the silly girl to harness the mules to the cart.
Han Jiaqi was exceptionally pleased to see Li Hengyi, and after paying her respects, she approached him, “Your Highness, are you returning to the capital?”
“Not returning!” Li Hengyi’s response was indifferent as he called for Yuanbao to prepare to depart.
“Yes!”
Yuanbao responded.
There were many things that did not require Yuanbao’s instructions; the subordinates would take care of them.
Han Jiaqi pursed her lips, wanting to get closer to Li Hengyi.
Li Hengyi spoke first, “Stand there, don’t come any closer!”
The scent of Han Jiaqi’s perfume was too strong, making him uncomfortable.
“…” Han Jiaqi immediately stood still, not daring to come any closer, and thinking of her earlier behavior, she hurriedly tried to make amends, “Your Highness, I was just joking with that lady. I…”
“It has nothing to do with me. The face you lost is your own, and that of the Duke Residence!” After saying that, Li Hengyi walked past Han Jiaqi towards the carriage.
Seeing Xie Zhinuan playing with Grey Wolf, Routuan, and Dahuang already harnessed to the Mule Cart, Li Hengyi began to speak, paused for a moment, and then called her by name, “Zhinuan, let’s go!”
“…”
“…”
Xie Zhinuan looked back, surprised at Li Hengyi.
He changed how he addressed her?
But thinking of the Duke Residence’s young miss and maid who had earlier bullied through their rank, Xie Zhinuan pursed her lips and then gave Li Hengyi a sweet smile, “Yes, Your Highness!”
Her voice carried a trace of sweetness, mixed with a hint of triumph and provocation.
After Li Hengyi boarded the carriage first, Xie Zhinuan quickly followed. As she did, she made it a point to glance at Han Jiaqi, whose complexion had gone pale to the extreme.
She called out cheerfully, “Grey Wolf, Routuan, come on up!”
“…”
Amidst Han Jiaqi’s astonishment, surprise, grievance, unwillingness, and regret, Xie Zhinuan entered the carriage.
The two animals quickly followed inside.
Yuanbao signaled for departure and then also entered the carriage to attend, “Depart!”
Han Jiaqi stood in place until she finally burst into tears, “It’s all over, all over…”
Chapter 183