Coincidentally, as the two of them walked over, they happened to enter the private room next to Lu Wanning's.
Jiyue had no good impression of this woman because she had snatched the chance of the princess's marriage. Immediately, she mumbled in a low voice, "This Miss Shi is really something. I heard that she makes friends through literature, and many young masters in the capital regard her as a bosom friend. Now it seems that her reputation is really well - deserved."
Lu Wanning blinked her eyes, closed the door, and decided to stay out of it. In the book, Shi Aohan had many friends, all of them in high positions and handsome, which made Fu Rongxuan insanely jealous. After this jealousy, of course, he would capture the female lead to the bed for some intimate moments, and then they would make up as if nothing had happened.
She didn't have the leisure to catch her former fiancé having an affair. It was more important to wait for her powerful backer.
Besides the guqin score, Lu Wanning had also collected several books in the past few days. Although they were not incomplete or rare editions, they were all hard - to - find good books. She thought that such sincerity must be enough.
However, after waiting and waiting, His Highness the King of Yu didn't show up.
Out of boredom, Lu Wanning simply slipped to the wall and pressed her ear against it to listen to the movement next door.
Jiyue whispered, "Princess, how can a young lady do such a thing..."
"Shh, shut up!"
Lu Wanning interrupted her impatiently. She didn't expect that the walls in ancient times were so sound - proof that she couldn't hear clearly even when she listened carefully, and Jiyue was still chattering.
She calmed down and listened carefully for a while. All she could hear were faint rustling voices. Just as she was about to stop listening, she heard a startled cry from Shi Aohan.
"Your Highness, what are you doing?"
The Fourth Prince said something in a low voice over there, and then there was the harsh sound of a chair being pushed away.
Shi Aohan sobbed, "Your Highness the Fourth Prince, Han'er has always regarded you as a brother. I have never had any ulterior motives."
Jiyue couldn't help laughing out loud. Lu Wanning glared at her fiercely, and she quickly covered her mouth and whispered, "Princess, her words are really interesting. Boys and girls should not sit together after the age of seven, but it doesn't mean they can't communicate. But she is so intimate with people every day, and now she says she regards you as a brother. Isn't it ridiculous?"
Lu Wanning didn't laugh. She yawned and sat back on the chair to doze off. Why hadn't her powerful backer appeared yet?
Suddenly, the door next door was slammed open. Fu Rongxuan roared angrily, "Your Highness the Fourth Prince, how could you treat Han'er like this?"
The Fourth Prince's voice was also very loud. "Oh, Young Master Fu? Hahaha, even if you didn't come, I was going to look for you. The Princess of Zhaoyang is like my sister. Who do you think you are? Since you've bullied her, today I'll seek justice for her."
Lu Wanning was drinking tea, expecting to enjoy a good show. Hearing this, she almost spat out her tea. What's wrong with this guy? They were not familiar at all. The original owner was an arrogant princess who chased after men, and the Fourth Prince was a playboy who did nothing all day. Besides greeting each other at banquets, they had no interaction at all. Why was he seeking justice for her out of the blue?
Of course, Fu Rongxuan wouldn't listen to the Fourth Prince's nonsense. He just said with a straight face, "Your Highness, if you have any grievances, come at me. Why are you bullying a weak woman like Han'er?"
Shi Aohan looked aggrieved and reached out to pull the Fourth Prince's sleeve. "Your Highness, the princess bullied others with her power first. Although Young Master Fu didn't like her, he never thought of breaking the promise. It was the princess who called off the engagement. You can't blame Young Master Fu."
The Fourth Prince asked angrily, "Han'er, I only ask you, do you choose him or me?"
Shi Aohan's body trembled violently. She shook her head and cried, "Your Highness, I don't know what gave you the wrong impression. I've always regarded you as a brother and just wanted to take good care of you. I've never had any other thoughts about you. Your Highness, aren't we friends?"
The Fourth Prince was so angry that he rushed towards Fu Rongxuan to beat him. "Friends? The first time I saw you, I never thought of being just friends. You're so beautiful and so nice to me. If it weren't for him, would you have liked me? I'll destroy him now!"
However, how could a playboy be a match for the male lead who was both civilly and militarily talented? Fu Rongxuan was also extremely angry. He quickly pinned the Fourth Prince on the dining table, covering his head and face with dishes.
"I thought you were really standing up for the princess. It turns out you just covet what belongs to others. Han'er is mine. How dare you try to get your hands on her."
Shi Aohan quickly ran over to pull Fu Rongxuan. "My lord, I know you trust and respect me. I'm innocent with the Fourth Prince. I just wanted to accompany him when he was lonely. My lord, please don't hurt him. Please."
The Fourth Prince struggled. "Fu Rongxuan, if you have the guts, let's have a one - on - one fight! It's so narrow here. I can't use my skills. Let's go to the martial arts field and compete. If I lose, I'll never pester Han'er again. If you lose, I'll take your life!"
Shi Aohan was in tears. "Your Highness, don't talk nonsense. I've always regarded you as a brother. You can't beat the young master. Swords and spears have no eyes. What if you get hurt?"
Fu Rongxuan ignored Shi Aohan's words at this moment. He grabbed the Fourth Prince and said, "You've said it yourself. If you lose and dare to pester Han'er again, I won't be polite to you."
"A gentleman's word is final. I'll keep my promise. You should also keep yours. If you lose, just commit suicide with a sword. I don't need to say more, right?"
Lu Wanning was very satisfied with today's show. She almost clapped her hands and laughed. The Fourth Prince was really interesting. It seemed that he was determined to take Fu Rongxuan's life. It was a pity that the latter was the male lead and the right - hand man of the crown prince. Of course, he couldn't disappear so soon. The Fourth Prince was probably going to be disappointed.
A malicious thought came to her mind. If the Fourth Prince really killed Fu Rongxuan, she might really clap her hands in joy.
This thought startled Lu Wanning herself. She had only been here for a short time, and she was already thinking about taking someone's life? No, no. This malicious thought should go away. Although she wasn't someone who could be bullied, she wasn't such a cruel person either.
Fu Rongxuan and the Fourth Prince leaped up and jumped out of the window.
Lu Wanning quickly opened the window and leaned out to look. When she turned her head, she just saw Shi Aohan, who was lying on the window next door anxiously.
Shi Aohan looked terrified, covering her chest in a pitiful way. "My lord, please show mercy. Don't hurt..."
Lu Wanning curled her lips. Whether it was real or fake, she looked down on it.
Just as she turned back, the door was slammed open.
What came into view was He Chan, who always had a feud with Lu Wanning. Along with He Chan were those noble ladies in the capital who always hung out together. They all looked arrogant and disdainful.
He Chan put her hands on her hips and glared fiercely at Lu Wanning. "Lu Wanning, it must be your doing today. You're jealous of my cousin, so you always want to bully her and ruin her. You even came up with such a vicious plan!"