Chapter 1174: Chapter 1174: Never Hit a Woman, or You’re Finished!
"Moreover, my sister said that the palace servant is very cautious. With a little provocation, she will retreat on her own."
After speaking, Xiao Shuang looked at Chu Ping: "Brother Chu Ping, I’m the one who’s truly suitable to be the Young Madam of the Chu Family!"
Chu Ping was filled with both surprise and anger, momentarily at a loss for how to evaluate this shameless woman!
The Second Madam’s maid was also shocked.
She could only let out a shriek, exclaiming: "The cousin is crazy!"
Chu Ping angrily said: "Are you out of your mind! If you weren’t a woman, I would’ve hit you already!"
"Someone, throw her out of the house, and toss out her belongings too! Our Chu Family will never harbor such an ingrate!"
"If my aunt asks, I’ll explain to her myself!"
The news of Chu Ping wanting to kick Xiao Shuang out quickly reached the main hall.
The Chu family was thrown into chaos.
Meanwhile, in the palace.
In the courtyard of Ruizhu Palace, delicate fragrances lingered. The snow from earlier still lay in patches on the rooftops.
Bai Zhi’er was sitting by the window practicing calligraphy.
Today she wore a green dress, like a section of fresh and graceful bamboo.
She possessed both the charm of a young maiden and a kind of noble elegance.
While practicing her calligraphy, Bai Zhi’er occasionally looked up and saw Qingmei pacing absentmindedly at the doorway.
After finishing the last character, she couldn’t help but smile and put down her brush.
"Sister Qingmei, Brother Chu Ping will be here soon, don’t fret, it’s so cold outside, come inside."
Qingmei quickly turned around and came in.
"Princess, do you think something happened at Chu Ping’s house because he hasn’t come for so long?"
Chu Ping had promised to take her out for sightseeing this morning.
Bai Zhi’er, predicting this, spoke casually: "Don’t worry, even if it were raining knives from heaven, that wouldn’t stop him from coming to see you."
"He’s just a bit delayed because of something, once it’s handled, he’ll be here."
Qingmei, reassured by Bai Zhi’er’s words, seemed to find comfort.
Sure enough, after a short while, Chu Ping appeared at the entrance of the courtyard.
He kept muttering to himself: "I’m so annoyed! So annoyed!"
Qingmei quickly stepped forward: "What happened? Did you get into a fight?"
Chu Ping scowled: "If only I could have raised a hand! That little aunt of mine’s sister, Xiao Shuang, she’s truly despicable!"
Bai Zhi’er leisurely leaned against the door frame, listening to Chu Ping recount everything that had just happened in the mansion to Qingmei.
Qingmei grew increasingly surprised, occasionally glancing back at Bai Zhi’er.
Her princess was truly incredible!
Xiao Shuang indeed brought trouble upon herself, intentionally saying those things yesterday, banking on Qingmei not daring to inquire!
"These two sisters are truly detestable!" Qingmei angrily said: "Yesterday, they even tried to fool me by whispering near me, afraid I wouldn’t hear, and said that you would marry her!"
Chu Ping’s eyes widened in anger: "How dare she utter such nonsense? She really thinks you’re an easy mark."
"No, she probably hasn’t gone far yet. I’ll go back and give her trouble now!"
Qingmei quickly held him back: "Don’t go! What’s done is done; you’ve already kicked her out. Just ignore her from now on."
"Otherwise, what if Lord Chu and Madam Chu make things difficult for us, since she’s the Second Madam’s sister after all."
Chu Ping frowned and said: "I heard my aunt was also very upset by her. Xiao Shuang has no sense; she never should have been allowed into the mansion."
Then, he changed his tone: "Forget her, it’s bad luck! Xiao Mei, let me take you horse riding, let’s not let her affairs ruin our date."
Qingmei turned back, about to speak, but Bai Zhi’er was already waving them off with a smile: "Go ahead, go ahead!"
