Chapter 299: Chapter 297 Little Kitten, You’re Very Naughty
As she spoke, Chu Xinyue raised a hand and made a slicing motion beneath her neck, her lips parting to intentionally make a "crack" sound.
Trying to threaten me?
So be it, a fight to the death! Let’s see who’s scared!
Inside the carriage, the atmosphere between the two young girls suddenly turned icy cold!
Meanwhile, Jiayi thought of something.
Chu Xinyue must have secretly gone to see Ya Chen!
That’s why she knew that I hadn’t been there.
Given her intelligence, she certainly guessed that it wasn’t Ya Chen who had called me back but Huo Zhenyang!
But—
Why would Chu Xinyue go looking for Ya Chen?
Suddenly, a thought flashed through Jiayi’s mind, and she understood!
The unusual flicker in Chu Xinyue’s eyes when Steward Pei came to the Chu Family to deliver the dress for Ya Chen, it didn’t match her usual demure image at all...
The dress Ya Chen sent was inexplicably cut to pieces that very night...
At the banquet, when Ya Chen appeared, a group of chattering noblewomen fell flat on their faces, probably gossiping about Ya Chen in secret...
If all this was Chu Xinyue’s doing, it all made perfect sense!
Chu Xinyue might be infatuated with Ya Chen, and not just a little!
Me, standing in for Chu Xinyu to marry Ya Chen, how could she not be jealous of me?
Then, Chu Xinyue would have a motive to push me down the mountain to my death.
Her eyes fixed intently on Chu Xinyue, beads of sweat forming on her nape, while her palms turned cold.
Even if Jiayi was certain that Chu Xinyue was the one who pushed her down the mountain, without concrete evidence, it was all just speculation. What could she do?
Even if she had evidence, what then? Take Chu Xinyue to court? Send her to jail?
Chu Xinyue was the daughter of Xuan Yu, and her mother’s life was still in Xuan Yu’s hands. Would Xuan Yu let her harm a hair on Chu Xinyue’s head?
Jiayi’s clenched fists slowly relaxed, yet she subconsciously moved a few centimeters away from the girl beside her.
This half-sister with an angelic facade harbored thoughts that Jiayi found terrifying.
She could temporarily endure past events, but from now on, she would protect herself well.
Keep as far away as possible whenever she could.
—
Several days later.
An invitation arrived from the Royal Family. A horse riding event was being held at the castle, and they had specially invited a few of the Chu Family young ladies to attend, as there would be some equestrian masters from S Country performing.
Since the banquet night, when Chu Xinyu angered their father, she had been locked at home by Chu Yanhan and was naturally unable to attend.
Chu Xinyue, with her congenital heart disease, wasn’t suited to such events. Xuan Yu was going to decline on her behalf, but Chu Xinyue insisted on participating, saying she would just watch the horse riding from the stands and wouldn’t exert herself. Xuan Yu reluctantly agreed.
Having just finished eating, Jiayi was also present and couldn’t help but glance at Chu Xinyue.
Xuan Yu still didn’t know about Chu Xinyue’s heart attack that night; if she had, she definitely wouldn’t allow her daughter to go, and would surely make Chu Xinyue stay at home and rest for a few days.
Chu Xinyue, disregarding her own health to attend the horse riding event, had a reason, and Jiayi knew all too well who it was for.
On the morning of the event, the sun shone bright, perfect weather for horse racing.
The car that was to take the two young ladies from the Chu Family to the Ya Family’s residence was ready.
Xuan Yu, although she agreed to let Chu Xinyue attend the horse racing event, was still afraid something might happen, so she found several more bodyguards to follow the two young ladies.
The most important thing was to have them secretly watch over Jiayi, after all, this time she would not be going herself and was afraid that Jiayi and Huo Zhenyang might have some intimate contact.
After breakfast, Xuan Yu personally saw Chu Xinyue and Jiayi out.
Watching her daughter get into the car, Xuan Yu softly called out, "Jiayi."
She stopped in her tracks and glanced at Xuan Yu.
Xuan Yu walked over, a loving and gentle smile appearing on her face, but what she whispered into Jiayi’s ear was completely at odds with her expression:
"Even though I’m not by your side today, don’t get too complacent. Just remember, as long as you behave, your mommy will definitely have a good time in the hospital, with no shortage of medical equipment or care. But if you dare to pull any stunts, or if you dare to speak too much to Young Master Huo, don’t blame me..."
The chilly tone was in stark contrast to the weather of the day.
Jiayi felt a coldness sweeping over her body.
As the driver urged that it was getting late, Xuan Yu lifted her delicate face from Jiayi’s ear, still emanating that benevolent charm: "Go ahead."
In a short while, the car arrived near the castle, entered the main gate, and stopped in the horse racing field behind it.
This horse racing field was exclusively owned by the Royal Family, spanning thousands of acres, an oval racing area covered in greenery, specifically for the leisure of royal members.
Jiayi and Chu Xinyue alighted from the car and, guided by the servants, walked towards the racing grounds.
Chu Xinyue couldn’t care less about walking with Jiayi and strode off by herself, far ahead.
Jiayi hadn’t thought of getting too close to him, and the distance between them grew wider and wider.
The two bodyguards sent by Xuan Yu split up, one following each lady, keeping a watchful eye from a few dozen steps behind.
Halfway there, they passed a shaded lane.
This was the type of shaded lane uniquely found in European-style castles, with many forks in the path.
On both sides, walls were covered in green foliage, lengthy and narrow, resembling a maze, perfect for cooling off and escaping the summer heat.
Jiayi sensed footsteps approaching from ahead.
Drawn closer and closer—
She inexplicably had a premonition; as she looked up, indeed, a familiar figure stood before her.
The calm that had settled over her for a few days became anxious again.
She knew he hadn’t left yet, but she didn’t expect him to seek her out again. She turned her head and prepared to leave, but the man had already stepped forward briskly, grabbing her delicate hand.
On these maze-like shaded paths, it was all too easy to find a secluded spot.
Huo Zhenyang casually selected a blind spot, his arms braced against the green wall, firmly trapping her within his embrace.
Jiayi tilted her face up, masking the panic inside her: "I said everything that needed to be said that day. What more do you want?"
"Really? I feel like you haven’t said everything you should have." The man stared at her intensely, unashamed to continue drawing closer until she was backed into a corner, then lowered his captivating voice, deeply displeased,
"Little Kitten, you’re not being honest."
She didn’t seriously ponder the meaning of his words.
Because out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the Chu Family bodyguard who was following her was not far away and had already seen her entanglement with Huo Zhenyang in the corner.
If they went back and reported to Xuan Yu that she had private contact with Huo Zhenyang, perhaps Mommy...
She bent her knee, aiming for his lower body, trying to make him keep his distance from her, at the very least, to make the Chu Family’s bodyguard see that she was resisting Huo Zhenyang.
Huo Zhenyang was quick to react, dodging in a flash, a look of annoyance crossing his distinguished nose. Drawing closer by inches, he used his innate height advantage to press her against the wall so she couldn’t move!
He lifted her chin, his gaze fierce, his handsome eyes reddening as if congested: "Are you resisting?"
