Qi Rong's eyes were always cold and sinister, which made people involuntarily tremble with fear.
But at this moment, his beautiful eyes were smiling, and his voice was unexpectedly gentle, which left everyone dumbfounded.
Yun Xi, however, bit her lips tightly and clenched her fists, scolding angrily in her heart:
"Match, match your head! I wish I could take off this dress right now and put it on Yu Xueming. Whoever wants it can have it!"
Just as Yun Xi was thinking about whether she should escape at this moment, Zhen Bao grabbed her who was about to slip away and said belatedly:
"Yun Xi, I feel that what he said seems to be about you."
"You're wrong!"
Yun Xi quickly denied it. Anyway, with her back to them, few people could see her clearly. There should still be a chance to escape now!
However, after struggling for a while, Zhen Bao's hand was like a pair of pliers, holding her tightly.
"No, it's really you. Ah, I remember!"
Zhen Bao turned Yun Xi's shoulder and said to her excitedly:
"No wonder I thought you looked familiar before. I only remembered when I saw this person today. During the royal hunt last time, weren't you his human target?"
Speaking of this, Zhen Bao looked quite emotional!
Since the Zhen family had only been in the capital for less than two years, they didn't know much about the background of the Prince of Xian. They only knew that during that archery competition, Qi Rong's archery skills were the best of all. Even her elder brother couldn't compare!
"Hey, don't even mention that archery to me!"
That was simply a nightmare in her heart!
This also proved from the side how ruthless Qi Rong was. Just thinking about it now made her grit her teeth with hatred.
Unable to break free from Zhen Bao and with her face exposed to everyone's gazes, Yun Xi looked on the verge of tears.
Looking like she was going to her death bravely, she walked up to Qi Rong, looked at him sternly and said:
"Your Highness, please give the riddle."
Staring at her cold little face with his deep black eyes, Qi Rong sat lazily on a chair beside.
"Why were you shouting about repaying your gratitude a few days ago, but now you don't recognize me? Don't tell me you want me to tell everyone what happened that day?"
Yun Xi's heart skipped a beat. She immediately thought of that kiss and that damned promise of marriage!
She hadn't even had the chance to clarify things with him, but he was using it to blackmail her in public. He was truly the epitome of shamelessness!
Yun Xi's eyes were blazing with anger, but being at his mercy, she couldn't vent her anger. So she forced a fake smile that didn't reach her eyes:
"It's all because my eyesight is poor. I only saw a bunch of 'people' and didn't see Your Highness."
Yun Xi deliberately emphasized the word "people", subtly implying that Qi Rong was not human.
However, Qi Rong didn't get angry. He just let out a sneer:
"It doesn't matter. Since we're guessing riddles, I just happen to have a riddle suitable for you. Listen carefully."
"A mud house with a mud roof. Generation after generation as thieves."
Qi Rong looked at Yun Xi playfully:
"Doesn't it sound a lot like you?"
Yun Xi frowned and thought for a moment. Then her eyes flashed, and she gritted her teeth and said with a smile:
"No, this kind of intelligent creature is clearly more like Your Highness!"
He wanted to say she was sneaky and short-sighted. Only a fool would admit it!
"However, there's a more suitable riddle for Your Highness. Listen up: A little peddler who doesn't carry a load, but carries needles and scurries everywhere."
Covered in thorns and always causing trouble. Who else could it be but the Prince of Xian?
Yun Xi was not to be outdone and retorted. Qi Rong clapped his hands and laughed.
At first, he thought Yun Xi was timid and weak, and didn't know how to fight back when being bullied. However, after the recent encounters, he found that her courage was getting bigger and bigger!
She used to tremble in fear when she saw him, but now she even dared to mock him openly?
"You didn't answer my riddle, and you even dared to satirize me. So I've decided not to donate money here."
Saying that, Qi Rong stood up, waved the money bag in front of Yun Xi, and then threw it into the donation box of the group next to them.
Since Qi Rong and the others showed up, the female students from the other group had been looking at them enviously. Everyone was afraid of Qi Rong, but also hoped to be favored by him.
However, they didn't do anything, yet they suddenly got a whole bag of silver. They were overjoyed immediately.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your generosity!"
The situation changed so quickly. Yu Xueming's group, who originally thought they could get the donation, watched helplessly as the silver that should have been theirs went to someone else. Immediately, they shot blaming looks at Yun Xi.
Yun Xi felt like she had needles on her back, and her eyes looking at Qi Rong were also full of hatred:
This man really knew how to manipulate people's hearts. With just a small move, he instantly made her the public enemy of the whole group!
If their group lost this competition, everyone would probably shift the blame onto her!
"Brother Rong, Yun Xi didn't do it on purpose. If I've made you angry, I'll apologize to you on her behalf."
Yu Xueming walked slowly to Qi Rong's side and said gently. After that, she didn't forget to turn to look at Yun Xi:
"Yun Xi, you didn't do it on purpose, right?"
Yun Xi was already extremely angry in her heart. Hearing Yu Xueming's hypocritical words, she almost turned into an angry Vajra!
This woman could flatter Qi Rong if she wanted to, but why drag her into it?
Yun Xi glanced at Qi Rong, who was smiling like a spring breeze, covered her mouth and chuckled:
"I don't think it's necessary. After all, it's Your Highness's freedom to choose who to donate to. It's not much silver anyway. I'll add some later. It won't matter."
It was just that little bit of silver, yet he still dared to show off in front of her. Was she the kind of person who would bow down for just a little money?
If necessary, she would pay out of her own pocket to shut everyone up.
Hearing Yun Xi's words, everyone looked at each other in dismay and didn't dare to breathe loudly as they looked at Qi Rong.
They were afraid that he would fly into a rage the next moment and break Yun Xi's slender neck on the spot!
However, unexpectedly, Qi Rong not only didn't get angry, but immediately took out a stack of silver notes. Everyone took a quick glance at the denominations and were shocked:
There were actually several thousand taels!
Qi Rong hooked his lips into a smile, didn't even blink, and threw the silver notes into the donation box. His black eyes stared at Yun Xi without blinking.
"I've changed my mind! You have to stay by my side all day today, not leaving my side for a moment."
Saying that, Qi Rong looked at Yu Xueming:
"This should meet the rules you set just now, right?"
Yu Xueming's face was stiff, but she still reluctantly nodded.
Since she was the one who set the rules, she naturally had to be the one to uphold them, even if she was extremely unwilling in her heart.
"Good."
Qi Rong smiled. Without waiting for Yun Xi to refute, he grabbed her wrist in her stunned gaze.
"Let's go. I don't want to waste that silver for nothing."
The playboys rarely saw Qi Rong being so fond of a woman, especially such a beautiful one. Immediately, they all started to curry favor and praised them as a perfect match.
Only Yun Xi gritted her teeth:
What did he mean by not wanting to waste the silver? This was a girls' academy, not some brothel!
Even if he regarded himself as a patron, she was not the top courtesan in the brothel!