Wu Shuang, who had been in the capital for a while, had long heard the news of Yun Xi's upcoming wedding. At first, she secretly rejoiced, thinking that one of her obstacles was about to be removed. But after seeing Nightingale return to the mansion to prepare the betrothal gifts, she immediately sent someone to follow.
When she learned that Qi Rong had suddenly returned to the capital and then gone to the Prime Minister's Mansion, her heart sank to the bottom!
Even though she was reluctant in her heart, in order to curry favor with Qi Rong and welcome the mistress of the Prince Xian's Mansion, she immediately had the mansion decorated to look jubilant.
Unexpectedly, while she was waiting outside the mansion, the person she had sent out came back to report: The Prince Xian had taken the Princess Yongning as a concubine!
As a concubine, not as the Princess of Prince Xian!
At first, Wu Shuang thought she had misheard. After repeated confirmations from the other person, her mood went through a roller - coaster ride.
Thinking of the humiliation Yun Xi had once given her, while gloating in her heart, Wu Shuang thought that God had given her a great opportunity! So she acted so boldly and staged such a scene at the gate of the Prince Xian's Mansion.
Firstly, it was to test Qi Rong's bottom line. Since he had taken a concubine instead of marrying a wife, there must be some estrangement between him and Yun Xi, or perhaps he didn't like Yun Xi as much as the rumors said.
Secondly, it was to deliberately embarrass Yun Xi and give her a warning before she entered the Prince Xian's Mansion!
Qi Rong saw all of Wu Shuang's actions but didn't stop her. He even interacted with her in public, which gave Wu Shuang enough courage. However, just when she was about to continue to find ways to humiliate Yun Xi, Yu Zhu retorted directly, which made her lose face.
Hearing Yu Zhu's words, Wu Shuang's charming smile instantly froze. Gritting her teeth in hatred, she nestled in Qi Rong's arms with a look of grievance and said to Yun Xi:
"Sister, your maid is so fierce. Doesn't she know the difference between the superior and the inferior? Doesn't she respect her master at all?"
Wu Shuang's words were full of innuendo, secretly accusing Yun Xi of not disciplining her servant well. As she spoke, she didn't forget to turn to look at Qi Rong.
Seeing his calm expression, as if he had given his tacit approval, Wu Shuang pursed her red lips and became even more presumptuous:
"There are no such domineering maids in our Prince Xian's Mansion. Why don't you sell this maid, sister? I'll give you two better ones."
"My lord, I'm doing this for sister's own good. You won't blame me for being meddlesome, will you?"
Wu Shuang's eyes were as charming as silk, her voice was soft and numb, and her well - proportioned body clung tightly to Qi Rong. If it were an ordinary man, he would probably have been captivated by her. However, Qi Rong remained calm, with a faint smile on his lips.
"If you have such thoughts, just ask the person involved. I won't interfere."
Just this one sentence made Wu Shuang overjoyed, because she knew that even if Yun Xi entered the Prince Xian's Mansion, she wouldn't get the protection of the Prince Xian.
She could then do whatever she wanted, avenge her grudges and settle her scores!
"The lord has said so. What's your opinion, sister?"
Wu Shuang cast a cold look at Yu Zhu, who was angry and shocked, and then fixed her gaze on Yun Xi's face, with a smug smile on her lips.
So what if she was the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion and the Princess Yongning? Once she entered the Prince Xian's Mansion, didn't she still have to watch the lord's face?
As long as she was still valuable to the lord, the lord would always allow her actions. Over time, both the lord and the entire Prince Xian's Mansion would be in her pocket!
Facing Wu Shuang's complacent expression, Yun Xi suddenly smiled. Her red lips and white teeth, and her radiant eyes were like a hundred flowers blooming, making everyone around hold their breath.
She was extremely beautiful. Different from Wu Shuang's charming and seductive appearance, she had a kind of purity that made people dare not violate her, yet was extremely attractive.
Just like a bee and a butterfly encountering nectar, people couldn't take their eyes off her at first sight.
This was the first time Yun Xi had smiled today, because she really couldn't stand the show of Wu Shuang jumping up and down, showing off her power, and colluding with Qi Rong to make her look bad in public.
Did they think that by doing this, they could make her sad and hurt her self - esteem? Dream on!
Her self - esteem was never such a cheap thing that anyone could step on!
"Wu Shuang, what's your Chinese zodiac sign?"
Yun Xi stepped forward slowly. Instead of responding to Wu Shuang's words, she suddenly asked.
Wu Shuang frowned and was momentarily stunned by Yun Xi's question. After hesitating for a moment, she said as if it were a matter of course:
"I came to the Prince Xian's Mansion earlier than you, so you should call me sister."
Then, Wu Shuang looked at Qi Rong and added smoothly:
"If you're not willing in your heart, as long as the lord allows it, it doesn't matter if you call me by my name directly."
She didn't answer Yun Xi's question directly because she knew that she was four years older than Qi Rong. She didn't want others to say that she was old and unworthy of Qi Rong, so she deliberately concealed her age.
On weekdays, in front of Qi Rong, Wu Shuang always acted like a timid and dependent woman and never revealed her real age.
Seeing that Wu Shuang was evading the question, Yun Xi didn't care. She seemed to be talking to herself and said:
"Oh, I thought you must be a dog in the Chinese zodiac."
"Why do you think so?"
Wu Shuang's heart skipped a beat. Her eyes narrowed slightly, and she subconsciously touched her cheek and asked.
Although she wasn't a dog in the Chinese zodiac, Yun Xi's guess was already close to her real age.
Facing Wu Shuang's panicked eyes, Yun Xi found it funny. A glint of cunning flashed in her charming eyes, and the next moment she said something astonishing:
"Because a dog meddles in other people's business and bullies others on the strength of its master. Isn't this exactly like you?"
Wu Shuang's eyes stared blankly. Suddenly, a burst of laughter erupted from the crowd. Her face flushed red instantly, and she glared angrily at Yun Xi and said:
"What do you mean? You're scolding me indirectly in front of the lord?"
Wu Shuang pulled Qi Rong out, thinking that this could intimidate Yun Xi and make her back down. But Yun Xi pursed her lips and smiled, looking innocent:
"I'm not scolding you indirectly."
"I'm scolding you directly. You look like a decent person, but you stick to others like a dog - skin plaster! If it weren't for the lord standing beside you, I'd think you were some stray cat or dog and would surely have you beaten black and blue!"
As soon as Yun Xi said this, there was a moment of silence at the scene, and then a burst of laughter erupted. Some people even couldn't help but clap and cheer.
A big smile spread across Yu Zhu's face, and she gave Yun Xi a thumbs - up:
"Miss scolds well!"
It was really satisfying to hear!
"You!"
Amidst the laughter of the crowd, Wu Shuang was so angry that her face turned red and her body trembled. Before she could say a word with her finger pointed at Yun Xi, Yun Xi immediately bent her finger back. With a cold look in her eyes, she said:
"You don't need to teach my people a lesson. If you dare to provoke me again in the future, I won't let you off so easily!"
She had become a concubine in the Prince Xian's Mansion, but it didn't mean that she could be bullied by others. This sentence was also for Qi Rong.
The relationship between her and Qi Rong was just a deal. She didn't care that he deliberately allowed Wu Shuang to act, but if he wanted to bully her, she would surely avenge every grievance!
Facing Yun Xi's stubborn and cold face, Qi Rong's thin lips curved slightly, and he suddenly let out a low laugh.
He had never seen Yun Xi act like a feisty girl before, but he liked this kind of Yun Xi even more.