Hearing this, Yun Xi's mouth fell slightly open and a black line seemed to appear in her mind. She couldn't help mourning for the man in her heart.
"Isn't it good to be alive? Why on earth would you provoke Qi Rong?"
Yun Xi didn't dare to look at Qi Rong's face and continued walking with her head down. However, it was obvious that the man didn't want to let her go.
"And you! You're an accomplice and watched me in danger without lifting a finger! When I get back, I'll surely track you down and teach you a good lesson! I'll make your whole family pay a heavy price for what happened today!"
Suddenly, Yun Xi stopped in her tracks and her back stiffened.
She clenched her fists and gritted her teeth so hard that they made a creaking sound. Unable to hold back any longer, she turned around and walked straight towards the man, then resolutely slapped him twice.
"An accomplice and a by - stander? Even I want to hit someone like you. How dare you threaten others?"
Shouldn't he first reflect on his own character?
Yun Xi's actions were completely unexpected. Qi Rong pursed his lips and sneered, almost squeezing out tears from the corners of his eyes.
The man stood there like a wooden chicken. He never thought that he would be slapped by a weak woman!
His anger flared up and his eyes were blood - red. Just as he was about to curse, Yun Xi quickly picked up one of the man's smelly boots that had fallen on the ground and stuffed it into his mouth.
This blocked the even more vulgar words that were about to come out!
"Hahaha!"
Yun Xi's series of actions were smooth and fluent. Qi Rong's eyes widened in surprise for a moment, and then he burst out laughing, holding his stomach.
The loud laughter made Yun Xi can't help but cover her ears.
Looking at Qi Rong, who was usually gloomy and cold, now showing his white teeth and smiling brightly, completely different from before, Yun Xi had a gloomy little face.
It was over. She had really boarded the pirate ship!
If the female academy found out that she had been an accomplice with this guy and bullied others, would they expel her directly?
Looking at the man who was glaring at her fiercely, Yun Xi glared back just as fiercely.
"Let's get one thing straight. You got yourself into this situation, not me!"
Then Yun Xi pointed at Qi Rong, who was still laughing behind her.
"If you want revenge, go after him! It's a sign of your incompetence to bully a weak woman like me!"
After saying this, Yun Xi quickly turned around and left.
She secretly hoped that the man, being upside - down, hadn't clearly remembered her appearance. Or better yet, when the man got back, he would have a high fever and lose all his memories about her!
As a last resort, even if the man really found her, she could just deny it. Anyway, there was no one to testify for the man!
When Yun Xi walked out of the woods, the horse - race was almost over. There were fewer people in the venue, and several men left early and were coming in her direction.
Yun Xi panicked. Afraid of being seen, she quickly turned around and walked towards the female academy. But as she walked, she noticed that someone was following her step by step!
When she quickened her pace, the person behind also quickened; when she deliberately slowed down, the person did the same.
When she turned around, she couldn't see a trace of the person.
"Ah!"
Thinking of the ghost stories she had read before, Yun Xi started running at full speed.
The next moment, she suddenly bumped into a broad and fragrant embrace.
A gentle and mellow voice, like the lingering sound of a zither, came from above her head.
"Miss, are you all right?"
The man was dressed in white. His face was as handsome as jade, his slanting eyebrows extended into his temples, and his eyes were like stars. He was elegant and charming...
At the moment when she looked up, Yun Xi seemed to see the bright white moon on the towering cedar.
He was truly "a young master as flawless as jade on the road, peerless in the world."
Even she, who usually only craved delicious food, couldn't help but stare blankly.
Why did he smell so sweet and fragrant? This alluring smell made her want to take a bite!
"lotus - seed cake..."
Yun Xi's mouth watered. She licked her rosy lips and murmured.
"Hmm?"
Looking at Yun Xi's cherry - colored lips, the man was slightly in a daze.
After understanding what she said, he smiled and reached into his sleeve.
"You mean this?"
It was actually a packet of cakes exuding a fragrant smell!
"Ah! That's it!"
Yun Xi's eyes widened, and her little face shone with light.
She looked at the cakes and then at the man, desperately using her eyes to convey her eager desire.
Watching Yun Xi's interesting reaction, the man couldn't help smiling. He was very generous and said,
"Here, it's for you."
He could almost imagine in his mind how disappointed her expression would be if he didn't give it to her.
Yun Xi was extremely delighted.
"Thank you!" This was really a kind - hearted person!
Just as she was about to take the snacks, a hand suddenly grabbed the back of her collar from behind and pulled her away from the man.
"What are you doing!"
The annoyance of not being able to eat the delicious food made Yun Xi bare her teeth and glare back. But she met Qi Rong's gloomy and handsome face.
"Uncle Qi?"
Seeing Qi Rong, the man's face brightened. He immediately bowed respectfully.
With his gentle eyebrows and modest and polite manner, he formed a sharp contrast with someone's stinky face.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, aren't you traveling and studying abroad? Why do you have time to stroll around the female academy?"
Qi Rong's eyes were clear and cold, and his voice was icy.
One in black and the other in white, their temperaments were completely different. It was as if a blizzard suddenly fell on a clear day, which made Yun Xi can't help but feel resentful.
The person who had been laughing so wildly just a moment ago could change his face faster than turning a page!
However, she didn't care how he wanted to deal with her, but could he please not delay her from eating?
The Crown Prince, Qi Yu, wasn't the least bit unhappy because of Qi Rong's cold words. His attitude remained respectful.
"Because of the heavy snow blocking the roads in the northwest, I ended my study - tour ahead of schedule. I came here today to visit my aunt. I heard that the female academy has a cooking course, and I was given a packet of freshly steamed cakes before I came."
The Crown Prince, Qi Yu, smiled and waved the packet of cakes in his hand, which once again attracted Yun Xi's wolf - like and tiger - like gaze.
But due to Qi Rong's authority, Yun Xi patted the hand that was grabbing the back of her collar and said timidly,
"Since you two are old acquaintances, I won't bother you anymore."
Saying this, she reached out to take the cakes from Qi Yu's hand, but was pulled back into Qi Rong's arms again.
"You're not allowed to eat!"
Qi Rong had a cold face, and Yun Xi frowned.
"Why?!" She wasn't eating his cakes.
"Do you want to hog them all for yourself?!"
Thinking of this possibility, Yun Xi immediately showed a look of contempt.
"Aren't you being too greedy? Can't you even leave me two pieces?"
Yun Xi pouted and looked pitiful. Qi Rong's lips twitched, and his temple throbbed.
He couldn't help but raise his finger and flick Yun Xi's smooth and fair forehead, looking fierce as he said,
"Other than thinking about food, what else is in your head?"
"Ouch! What are you doing!"
Yun Xi covered her forehead, with tears glistening in her eyes. She angrily retorted,
"Food is the paramount necessity of the people. What's wrong with me thinking about food? Have I stolen your rice or snatched food from your mouth? Why do you keep targeting me?"
Yun Xi looked accusing, and Qi Rong was rendered speechless. Meanwhile, Qi Yu beside them couldn't help but let out a soft laugh.
It was really the first time he had met such an interesting woman.
"Uncle, why don't you let this young lady go first?"
Qi Yu spoke up to help. Yun Xi gave him a grateful look, while Qi Rong ignored him. His eyes darkened, and he directly tightened his arm around Yun Xi's waist. With a light tap of his toe,
Before Qi Yu could stop him, he quickly galloped away and disappeared from sight.