463: Chapter 463: Tenth Prince (10 updates)_1 463: Chapter 463: Tenth Prince (10 updates)_1 Yang Ruxin returned from the grove, her mind heavy with concerns.
She had no interest in the outcome of what had transpired at the old mansionâwhether there were deaths or survivors.
Moreover, with Sanni there, she would undoubtedly learn the result in due time.
What troubled her now were the words of Widow LĂŒ.
Indeed, someone had approached her several months prior, asking her to find a way to destroy Xun Hui and had given her a hundred taels of silver, promising another hundred once the deed was done.
The person had always visited Widow LĂŒ in the middle of the night, dressed in black with a black hat covering their head, making even their eyes invisible, and their voice had been altered.
The only thing she was certain of was that this person was a man.
âLady Xinxin.â She had not gone far when someone caught up to her from behind, âI saw you just now and I couldnât believe it was really youâŠâ
Yang Ruxin stopped and turned around: âDoesnât Young Master Qi enjoy watching the bustle?
Over thereâŠâ
âSo you are the Xinxin little sister Brother Bage mentions all the time?
Truly as remarkable as he says.â At that moment, Qi Jingrong hurried over as well, âI am Qi Kang.â
âHow can that be?â Qi Jingyi glared at Qi Jingrong, âLittle brother, you canât just speak without evidenceâŠâ
Yang Ruxin frowned and then turned to Qi Jingrong, âHave I offended you in some way, sir?
By speaking in such terms, do you intend to smear my reputation?â This person called him Bage, so he must be Qi Jingrong, the tenth prince known as Prince Rong, and this Qi Kang was probably his style name.
Gu Qingheng had told her about the Imperial Family members; the eighth prince was part of the Crown Prince Party, while the tenth prince belonged to the third princeâs faction.
Now these two, from different factions, had come together.
Interesting.
Gu Qingheng had already aligned himself with the Crown Prince, which meant he stood in opposition to this Qi Kang.
âOh no,â replied Qi Jingrong with an innocent face, his attractive eyes blinking at Yang Ruxin, âBrother Bage really does talk about how delicious Xinxin little sisterâs cooking is every day.
Those stir-fried intestines and the likeâhe has made me drool with anticipationâŠâ
âYoung Master Qi, it goes without saying who you are, and Iâm just a village girl with little experience.
Isnât it inappropriate for you to address me as âlittle sisterâ?
Shouldnât you save that title for someone over in that direction?â Yang Ruxin said, pointing towards Beijing.
Qi Jingrong suddenly felt awkward, âThatâŠ
uhâŠâ
Qi Jingyi, however, couldnât help but laugh, appreciating the girlâs skill at retort.
She was appealing to him.
Yet, why had that kid, Gu Qingheng, gotten ahead of him?
âIâll gladly pay for mealsâone tael of silver per meal per person, and lodging is extra,â Yang Ruxin said, glancing at the two men before turning to leave.
Qi Jingyi chuckled and quickly followed her, âNo problem, Weng Ji and IâŠâ
Yang Ruxin glanced sideways at Prince Qi, who was still in a daze behind her, and suddenly lowered her voice with a smile, âFor you, itâs free.â Considering he had saved her from whipping, she owed him some hospitality.
âGenerous!â Qi Jingyi was delighted, âIâm finding myself more and more fond of youâŠâ
Yang Ruxin stopped dead in her tracks, turned, and stared at him with a serious look.
âUmâŠâ Qi Jingyi felt a chill in his heart under her gaze and quickly corrected himself, âWhat I meant by âfond ofâ was admirationâŠâ
Yang Ruxin then pursed her lips and continued walking forward.
Qi Jingyi breathed a sigh of relief; her glare had been terrifying.
It seemed he should refrain from speaking in such a manner in the future.
Qi Jingrong touched his own face.
Had his charm diminished?
Guard Yun Yang quickly stepped forward to remind him, âMy lord, sheâs getting away.â
Qi Jingrong snapped back to reality and quickly strode after her, âWait, I have plenty of silver, I will payâŠâ