Chapter 587 - Chapter 587 The First Prince Insisted On Giving Me Money!
Chapter 587 The First Prince Insisted On Giving Me Money!
In the Earl of Ding’an’s manor.
Looking at the injury on Zhuang Ruoyun’s face, Gu Zixiao pursed his lips and said to the Earl of Ding’an, “You can leave first. I have a few words to say to Miss Zhuang.”
The Earl of Ding’an was clearly a little uneasy.
He glanced at Zhuang Ruoyun with a hint of warning in his eyes.
It was as if he was afraid that she would spout nonsense.
Then, the Earl of Ding’an turned to smile at Gu Zixiao.
“Alright, this subject will leave now. If Your Highness needs anything, summon this subject again.”
After he left, the other maidservants in the hall also left.
Only then did Gu Zixiao ask again, “Were you beaten up?”
Zhuang Ruoyun pursed her lips. There was no fear on her face.
She always seemed to be a little braver than ordinary girls.
At this moment, she didn’t answer the question. “Your Highness, before answering your question, can I ask why you’re here this time?”
Gu Zixiao frowned.
Zhuang Ruoyun explained, “If you came because of the incident where I scolded you last time, then I can admit that I was beaten up just now.
“Someone has already taught me a lesson. Your Highness, please let bygones be bygones and let me off this time. If it’s for something else, then… I’ll tell you the truth.”
How could there be such a girl?
Gu Zixiao couldn’t help but laugh. “You can tell me the truth. I’m not here to settle scores with you.”
Zhuang Ruoyun heaved a sigh of relief.
She straightened her back and her voice was even louder than before.
“Miaoyin was punished. Father and Mother blamed it on me. They punished me by making me kneel and even wanted to slap me. However, those old maids wanted to take harsh actions, so I fought back. Although I was beaten up, they didn’t get it good either.”
If Gu Zixiao could see it, he would know that the old maids who had made a move in the Earl of Ding’an’s residence were all injured.
When Zhuang Ruoyun said this, her expression soared.
Even though her cheeks were also swollen, she didn’t seem to feel aggrieved.
She snorted. “I grew up in the countryside and do rough work. A few old maids can forget about holding me down. Moreover, I didn’t do anything wrong. Why should I be beaten up?”
In the end, she suddenly realized that the noble young master sitting in front of her was the first prince.
She seemed to have said too much in front of him…
Zhuang Ruoyun immediately restrained her expression and scratched her forehead in embarrassment.
“However, thank you, Your Highness, for still thinking of visiting me.”
Gu Zixiao stood tall and looked like a cold pine tree.
He carried the unshakeable dignity and elegance of the imperial family.
He only gave Zhuang Ruoyun a knowing smile.
He had no intention of blaming her at all.
Zhuang Ruoyun muttered to herself.
Before coming to the capital, the nanny had told her that there were many noble people and rules in the capital.
If she didn’t conduct herself well, she would either be given strokes of the paddle or even lose her life.
However, this first prince with a noble status who was standing in front of her seemed to be especially easy to get along with.
Gu Zixiao said calmly, “At the banquet in the Grand Preceptor Manor last time, you were straightforward and exposed the mastermind, saving my sister from being framed. It’s only right for me to visit you. I’ve also guessed that perhaps your situation isn’t too good.”
He took out two to three banknotes from his sleeve and placed them on the table.
“This is for you.”
Zhuang Ruoyun was stunned. “The Grand Preceptor gave me banknotes last time. I definitely can’t accept them this time.”
Gu Zixiao seemed to have expected her to say this and only asked, “You really don’t want it?”
Zhuang Ruoyun hesitated for a moment.
A moment later, she said in embarrassment, “Your Highness, if you have the intention to help me out, you only need to say one sentence. I just don’t know if you’re willing to help me with this.”