Chapter 1492: Chapter 1430: Fools and Fools
Song Weiâs sudden invasion and plunder left Wu Yiningâs mind blank, her whole being in shock. Her delicate body trembled as she clutched his sleeve, shaking slightly.
The young servant in the room, along with Wu Yiningâs personal maidservant Jin Shu, were also stunned. The servant, still alert, dragged Jin Shu, who was covering her mouth, out the door.
Jin Shuâs mind was in a daze; she wanted to scream loudly, her heart pounding rapidly.
Did the Crown Prince Wei favor her lady? If her lady could become the Crown Princess, then she, as the head maidservant, would certainly accompany her. If she were fortunate, she might even serve the Crown Prince in the future, then...
Jin Shuâs cheeks were burning hot and rosy. She glanced at the tightly closed door, lowered her head, and suppressed the words reminding her lady to maintain propriety.
Inside the elegant room, Song Wei savored the novelty. Wu Yining hadnât reached the age of marriage yet and was like an unripe green peach, awkwardly responding to Song Weiâs tenderness.
Her response brought Song Wei back to his senses. No, the wildcat wouldnât be so compliant, nor would it respond to him. Its claws would certainly scratch wildly.
Song Wei suddenly released Wu Yining. Poor Wu Yining, already weak, lost her support and was about to collapse to the ground, only to be caught by Song Wei.
"Crown Prince," Wu Yiningâs eyes were misty with moisture, her voice even softer and more alluring.
Song Wei smiled and said, "I apologize, I was too impulsive just now!"
Wu Yining bit her lip, lowered her head, and said softly, "You, donât apologize, I... I was willing!"
Upon hearing this, Song Weiâs eyes flashed with a hint of scorn. If it were Wufu, she would have slapped him twice!
No, she probably would have slapped him before he even got close!
"Letâs sit down and talk." Song Wei helped her to a chair, poured her a cup of tea, and handed it over, saying, "I called you out under Jiaojiaoâs name for the sake of your reputation. You donât mind, do you?"
Wu Yining held the warm tea and asked, "So Commandery Princess isnât here?"
"Itâs just the two of us," Song Wei said with a mischievous smile.
Wu Yining blushed, took a sip of tea, and asked in a small voice, "Why did the Crown Prince call me here?"
"Itâs nothing. About the previous incident where Jiaojiao sent people to cause trouble at your familyâs shop, I apologize on her behalf. Donât blame her. Sheâs been spoiled by my father and mother and has a bad temper. Given what happened, sheâs surely upset," Song Wei said.
"Crown Prince, we never intended to blame Commandery Princess. I always wanted to explain to her personally, but unfortunately, she didnât want to see me." Wu Yining said generously, "Sheâs still young; how could I blame her!"
"I always knew Ningning was a generous and forgiving lady," Song Wei praised.
Wu Yining blushed at the compliment, slightly lowered her head, revealing her slender neck, and said, "Crown Prince is teasing me; Ningning wonât comply."
Even though she said that, in her heart, it was as sweet as drinking honey.
Oh my, she was rising in status too; the Crown Prince favored her, otherwise, why would he act so intimately and praise her so, and be so considerate?
Song Wei noticed her shyness and pride, his eyes flashed. Another fool, he thought, as he nonchalantly took a sip of tea and started probing, "I heard your father had another wife, and they recently separated? And a daughter also severed ties with him?"
Wu Yining froze, quickly lifted her head to look at Song Wei, "Crown Prince?"
"Donât be nervous, Iâm just asking if thereâs anything you need help with?" Song Wei reassured with a smile, placing his hand over hers on the table, "I canât bear to see Ningning suffer!"
Wu Yining was overjoyed, and began to embellish tales of the mother and daughter at the Changqing Residence.