Qi Chenxuan cleared his throat, with an air somewhat like a national leader giving a report: “I’ve called everyone here mainly to announce something. From now on, all matters big and small in the residence will be handled by the side consort. Everyone just needs to follow her instructions. Especially Manager Zhao, if there’s anything, discuss it directly with the side consort. No need to ask me first! Is everyone clear?”
Oh, so this is my “inauguration” ceremony! Standing at the front, receiving everyone’s respectful yet surprised gazes, I suddenly realized that this feeling wasn’t bad at all…
Only when a unified voice responded did I realize he wanted to use this method to establish my position in this household. He wanted to tell me that his words are more effective than any token!
Leaving the Prince’s residence, I was still extremely excited. To know that from this moment on, except for the guy next to me, I’m the most powerful person in the entire Prince’s residence, managing dozens of people. Just thinking about it makes me feel mighty!
After laughing for the ninety-ninth time, the person beside me finally couldn’t stand it. Stopping in his tracks, he glared at me: “Woman, are you done laughing?”
I then restrained my laughter and glared back: “What? Is laughing illegal?”
Someone rolled his eyes and said: “Don’t you know how stupid you look when you laugh? It’s truly embarrassing!”
What, you actually say I’m…
I opened my eyes in disbelief, then stomped hard on his foot, gritting my teeth: “I think you’re the one who deserves a beating!”
Qi Chenxuan couldn’t help but get angry too, gritting his teeth and glaring at me: “I think you’re the unreasonable one!”
I defiantly glared back: “So what if I am unreasonable?”
Finally, that guy swept his sleeve and turned without hesitation, leaving behind the words, “This prince can’t be bothered to argue with a woman like you!” and strode away without looking back.
I stood alone in the same spot, taking a long time to react, remembering our original purpose of going out together. I hurriedly shouted towards his direction: “Hey, come back!” But there was no trace of him.
No way! He left, so who’s going to pay?
While feeling frustrated, someone unexpectedly patted me from behind. I turned in surprise to see a sleazy-looking man standing behind me asking: “Miss, are you waiting for someone?”
At first glance, he was clearly up to no good. I frowned in disgust, quickly brushing away his hand and said coldly: “Go away. I’m in a bad mood, don’t provoke me!”
The man was slightly surprised but quickly recovered, whistling: “Oh, quite the temper! Want me to help you cool down?”
As he reached to touch my face, I grabbed his hand, swiftly placed it on his shoulder, shifted my stance, and with a smooth throwing motion, sent him sprawling in the middle of the road!
I glanced down at the man lying spread-eagled and satisfyingly patted my hands, warning: “I told you I was in a bad mood, and you still dared to approach me. This is a small punishment to teach you to be more careful in the future. If I see you again, I’ll make sure you can’t use your limbs again!”
Just as I was about to turn and leave, I unexpectedly saw Qi Chenxuan, who I thought had already left, standing nearby. His thin lips were slightly parted, his eyes filled with undisguised surprise.
I stood there as if struck by lightning, frozen and embarrassed, struggling to find words before finally squeezing out: “Uh, weren’t you already gone?”
Someone straightened their clothes, lightly coughed, and said proudly with an arrogant expression: “This prince is merely worried that you might cause trouble alone and embarrass the Crown Prince’s mansion!”
“Hmph!” I retorted dismissively: “Is that really what you think?”
The person immediately became indignant: “Wretched woman, what’s with that look? Otherwise, otherwise, do you think why I would come back?”
I answered quite narcissistically: “Because you can’t bear to leave me, and you’re worried about me!”
Look, I’ve only been standing here for a moment, and an unafraid fly has already come knocking!”
Qi Chenxuan looked utterly unimpressed, pointing at me: “Loved by everyone, blooming like a flower? You? Heavens, who gave you such a delusion? I’d say it’s more like people flee when they see you, and flowers wither!”
“You…”
I’m angry! I’m furiously angry!! I’m EXTREMELY furiously angry!!!
Damn it, can’t this guy say something normal?
Seeing me so angry I couldn’t speak, he became even more pleased, raising his handsome eyebrows with a provocative look: “What’s wrong? Cat got your tongue because I hit the nail on the head?”
I twisted my mouth, narrowing my eyes and coldly glaring at him: “Do you know what to do when some problems can’t be solved with words?”
Qi Chenxuan blankly shook his head, looking like an eager student: “What to do?”
“With this!” Quick as lightning, I swung my fist directly at his eye socket, then casually dropped two words: “Fists!” Dare to provoke me, this is the consequence…
“Ouch—” The next second, Qi Chenxuan half-covered his eye and cried out, looking utterly disbelieving, gritting his teeth and glaring at me: “Are you even a woman?”
I blew on my slightly aching hand, raising an eyebrow and countering: “If I’m not a woman, why did you marry me?”
How could he possibly argue with a woman on the street without regard for his image and be called petty and lacking in grace! Tsk tsk, I’m sure we’ve mistaken the person!
From a distance, three teasing voices coldly interjected. I and Qi Chenxuan almost simultaneously turned, looking towards the direction of the sound…
…
Looking at the three stunningly attractive men with completely different temperaments standing before me, I was just short of drooling!
Before Qi Chenxuan could express an opinion, I rushed in front of the handsome men, threw them what I thought was a heart-stopping smile, and boldly extended my hand to introduce myself: “Handsome guys, I’m YanXimo. Nice to meet you, and please take care of me in the future!”
The three looked at each other, not understanding what I was doing, and were about to ask when suddenly a hand reached from behind and roughly pulled me aside. Turning back dissatisfied, I met Qi Chenxuan’s face, which was more terrifying than a dead man’s: “Damn woman, behave yourself and stop embarrassing me!”
I rolled my eyes, glaring at him unhappily: “You petty guy, why are you pulling me aside?
I’m just getting to know some handsome guys. How am I bothering you? Let me go!”
Qi Chenxuan’s face darkened, gritting his teeth as he glared at me: “Woman, are your eyes or brain not working? What makes those three guys better than me?”
The little maid led the way while apologetically saying: “My lady, I’m sorry. As you know, it’s the Crown Prince’s order, and we servants can only obey! If there’s anything offensive, please don’t take it to heart, my lady!”
I casually pulled at the corner of my mouth and turned to comfort her: “It’s okay! I know you’re not in control, I won’t blame you. But could you do me a favor and leave a lamp for me later? I… I’m afraid of the dark!”
“Yes!” The little maid nodded repeatedly: “My lady, please tell me if you need anything.”
I smiled and said: “Later, go to my courtyard and inform Zui’er and Shui’er so they won’t worry about not finding me.”
“Yes, my lady, don’t worry!” The maid pointed to the dilapidated house ahead: “My lady, we’ve arrived at the woodshed. Please bear with it temporarily. Once the Prince’s anger subsides, he will surely release you!”
“I’m fine, you can go now!”
I carefully pushed open the woodshed door, and with a “creak”, as soon as a crack appeared, a cloud of dust rushed towards me!
“Achoo, achoo!” I couldn’t help but sneeze twice, covering my nose and quickly stepping back…
