The gazes of those girls were immediately drawn to her, and the situation became favorable for Cheng Xiran.
Helian Duo pretended to be cold - hearted and turned around to face her. He said indifferently, "I will never fall in love with you. I kept you in the prince's mansion before out of sentiment. But now that you've failed to do your job well, what's the use of keeping you there? You'd better go back to your hometown early and stop being an eyesore here."
Cheng Xiran felt strange. Logically, she should be the bad guy in this act. But with Helian Duo saying such things, wouldn't he be the one to be despised? However, he wasn't stupid and must have known the consequences.
Despite this, many of the girls around still praised his good looks. "The prince is so handsome even when he's angry."
"Yeah, yeah. It should be that female spy who's being too pushy. Although the prince has a cold face, he has a warm heart. Once I almost got robbed, and it was him who came to my rescue. You guys have no idea how handsome he was at that time!"
"I think the prince must have said those things on purpose. He must have his own difficulties. Think about it. Since this spy's identity has been exposed, it will surely be dangerous for her to stay in the capital. The prince asking her to return home is obviously for her own good."
"I hope she can understand the prince's good intentions."
Cheng Xiran found these remarks rather speechless, but she still had to act this out. With tear - filled eyes and a delicate figure, she cried so prettily that, except for her ugly face, she was quite lovable.
"Your Highness, I'm willing to spend the rest of my days in the prince's mansion. I only beg Your Highness to allow me to stay! I know I've committed many sins, but my heart for Your Highness is sincere!"
After saying that, she pretended to fall and then crawled on the ground, loosening her hair and acting crazy. This crazy image should be enough to hold up the situation, right?
"I don't need you. Don't say any more. If you keep talking, I won't let you leave the capital alive."
Helian Duo was starting to find it hard to keep acting. It wasn't because he was annoyed, but because he felt a bit heartbroken for her. The ground was so dirty.
He left in a hurry after dropping these words and walked forward as planned. Cheng Xiran followed him whole - heartedly. There were quite a few people behind them scolding her, but she didn't care.
However, to her surprise, Helian Duo, who should have walked out of the city, suddenly changed his direction and headed straight for the newspaper office.
So many people started to gossip about Cheng Xiran.
"In my opinion, the prince should like Miss Cheng from the Cheng family. Otherwise, why would he go to the newspaper office to find her?"
"Exactly. I saw them strolling around the lantern festival together last night. They were so happy. This female spy has nothing to do with it at all."
"Miss Cheng is beautiful. She is quite a match for the prince..."
The ordinary people walking through the East Street today could witness a strange sight: the Regent was walking slowly in front, followed by a disheveled woman, and then a large group of girls trailing behind them.
If someone stepped forward to ask about it, there would always be different explanations.
But generally, the blame was put on the female spy.
After they both entered the newspaper office, he told the shopkeeper to lock the door. Then he called Mu Li and ordered, "Go and get changed into her clothes. Then ride a horse out of the side gate and head for the outskirts of the city. Come back quietly at night."
Mu Li left without asking a single question.
Cheng Xiran was very puzzled. "Why don't you just let me go to the outskirts of the city directly? Why do you have to trouble A Li?"
"Just take this opportunity to let her gain some experience." Helian Duo didn't look at her, for fear that she would notice the joy in his eyes.
After grooming herself, she changed into ordinary clothes and watched A Li leave. The crowd outside gradually dispersed. There were those who sighed, those who praised, and those who were resentful. Anyway, this matter was successfully resolved. On the surface, the story of the Regent and the female spy was over.
"The Hundred - Flower Banquet held in the palace is only a few days away. All the dignitaries in the court will gather together. You should get someone to make new clothes and buy some jewelry in the next two days. Don't lose face then."
Hearing his reminder, Cheng Xiran just remembered this matter.
It had been quite busy recently. Many things had come together, and she really had a hard time coping with them all at once.
"Okay, I got it. Where's my money?"
Cheng Xiran got straight to the point and reached out her hand to ask for it, but Helian Duo gently slapped her hand.
That soft touch made her blush instantly.
"I only have a lot of banknotes on me. Now follow me back to the prince's mansion and ask the steward for it yourself."
As he said this, he walked outside. Cheng Xiran couldn't help but mutter, "What! I've already come to the newspaper office, and you still make me go back with you. I think you're doing this on purpose."
"Why would I deliberately make things difficult for you? Do I have to?"
Helian Duo gave a soft snort. His calm and confident look made Cheng Xiran a bit angry.
But after all, he was her employer. Even though she had a temper, how dare she show it in front of him?
Naturally, she obediently followed behind him. But he seemed to be waiting for her on purpose, so soon they were walking side by side on this long and bustling street. There were various stalls on both sides, as well as teahouses and restaurants. The weather was warm and sunny today. The gentle breeze blew his long sleeves, which hit Cheng Xiran's hand several times.
Cheng Xiran enjoyed this feeling for a moment and couldn't help but move a little closer to him. But when she came to her senses and realized that her actions were too obvious, she blushed with shame. While feeling annoyed, she started to move to the side. Perhaps she was too distracted, so she didn't hear the urgent shout from behind: "Miss, get out of the way quickly! The horse has gone wild!"