463: Chapter 463: Tenth Prince (10 updates)_1 463: Chapter 463: Tenth Prince (10 updates)_1 Yang Ruxin returned from the grove, her mind heavy with concerns.
She had no interest in the outco of what had transpired at the old mansion—whether there were deaths or survivors.
Moreover, with Sanni there, she would undoubtedly learn the result in due ti.
What troubled her now were the words of Widow Lü.
Indeed, soone had approached her several months prior, asking her to find a way to destroy Xun Hui and had given her a hundred taels of silver, promising another hundred once the deed was done.
The person had always visited Widow Lü in the middle of the night, dressed in black with a black hat covering their head, making even their eyes invisible, and their voice had been altered.
The only thing she was certain of was that this person was a man.
“Lady Xinxin.” She had not gone far when soone caught up to her from behind, “I saw you just now and I couldn’t believe it was really you…”
Yang Ruxin stopped and turned around: “Doesn’t Young Master Qi enjoy watching the bustle?
Over there…”
“So you are the Xinxin little sister Brother Bage ntions all the ti?
Truly as remarkable as he says.” At that mont, Qi Jingrong hurried over as well, “I am Qi Kang.”
“How can that be?” Qi Jingyi glared at Qi Jingrong, “Little brother, you can’t just speak without evidence…”
Yang Ruxin frowned and then turned to Qi Jingrong, “Have I offended you in so way, sir?
By speaking in such terms, do you intend to sar my reputation?” This person called him Bage, so he must be Qi Jingrong, the tenth prince known as Prince Rong, and this Qi Kang was probably his style na.
Gu Qingheng had told her about the Imperial Family mbers; the eighth prince was part of the Crown Prince Party, while the tenth prince belonged to the third prince’s faction.
Now these two, from different factions, had co together.
Interesting.
Gu Qingheng had already aligned himself with the Crown Prince, which ant he stood in opposition to this Qi Kang.
“Oh no,” replied Qi Jingrong with an innocent face, his attractive eyes blinking at Yang Ruxin, “Brother Bage really does talk about how delicious Xinxin little sister’s cooking is every day.
Those stir-fried intestines and the like—he has made drool with anticipation…”
“Young Master Qi, it goes without saying who you are, and I’m just a village girl with little experience.
Isn’t it inappropriate for you to address as ‘little sister’?
Shouldn’t you save that title for soone over in that direction?” Yang Ruxin said, pointing towards Beijing.
Qi Jingrong suddenly felt awkward, “That…
uh…”
Qi Jingyi, however, couldn’t help but laugh, appreciating the girl’s skill at retort.
She was appealing to him.
Yet, why had that kid, Gu Qingheng, gotten ahead of him?
“I’ll gladly pay for als—one tael of silver per al per person, and lodging is extra,” Yang Ruxin said, glancing at the two n before turning to leave.
Qi Jingyi chuckled and quickly followed her, “No problem, Weng Ji and I…”
Yang Ruxin glanced sideways at Prince Qi, who was still in a daze behind her, and suddenly lowered her voice with a smile, “For you, it’s free.” Considering he had saved her from whipping, she owed him so hospitality.
“Generous!” Qi Jingyi was delighted, “I’m finding myself more and more fond of you…”
Yang Ruxin stopped dead in her tracks, turned, and stared at him with a serious look.
“Um…” Qi Jingyi felt a chill in his heart under her gaze and quickly corrected himself, “What I ant by ‘fond of’ was admiration…”
Yang Ruxin then pursed her lips and continued walking forward.
Qi Jingyi breathed a sigh of relief; her glare had been terrifying.
It seed he should refrain from speaking in such a manner in the future.
Qi Jingrong touched his own face.
Had his charm diminished?
Guard Yun Yang quickly stepped forward to remind him, “My lord, she’s getting away.”
Qi Jingrong snapped back to reality and quickly strode after her, “Wait, I have plenty of silver, I will pay…”
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