Chapter 668: Chapter 667: Fool
Xu Man widened her eyes and said, "Sister Luo, what do you mean by this? Do you think I was the one who reported her name?"
Luo Fu replied, "Isn’t it you?"
Xu Man said grievance, "I don’t even know her name, how could I have someone report her name?"
Luo Fu glanced again to confirm Xu Man wasn’t lying, then suddenly laughed, "Interesting, it seems this person is making enemies everywhere. What does she take Capital City for, a fool!"
Xu Man widened her eyes and said, "Sister Luo, is this matter just going to pass like this?"
Luo Fu glanced at her and said, "Since she is so adept at making enemies, we don’t need to intervene; just watch and wait! Naturally, someone will teach her a lesson!"
Xu Man, upon hearing this, became happy immediately, yet was curious: "Who could it be?"
However, Luo Fu was already too scornful to respond to this question.
Zhai Hao quietly got up, prepared to leave early.
But in a corridor not far away, a woman stopped him, her voice sweet: "Young Master Zhai?"
Zhai Hao glanced at her, having no impression of the woman, he frowned and said, "Who are you?"
The woman’s lips were thin, her face slender, giving a sharp impression.
She didn’t mind Zhai Hao’s impatience at all, shyly said, "I am Yao Yike, daughter of Junior Minister Yao Qianzhi. On that day at Shuowang Mountain, I traveled the same path as Young Master Zhai!"
If Xia Wenjin were here, she would recognize that it was the woman who supported Zhai Hao on the mountain path at Shuowang Mountain.
Zhai Hao was startled, then his expression changed slightly, Shuowang Mountain path? Traveled the same path? Did she see the most embarrassing moment when he was restrained by that wretched girl Xia Wenjin?
Junior Minister’s daughter?
Zhai Hao scrutinized her, seeing her shy, affected manner, he, who often moved among flowers, suddenly understood fully well?
Since this woman saw his most embarrassing side, he couldn’t be blamed.
He displayed a suave smile, pretentiously said, "So it is Miss Yao, my apologies!"
Yao Yike said shyly, "That day Xia Wenjin was rude to the young master, this little girl spoke up bravely, unfortunately unable to make her restrain herself. Not being able to help the young master, I have always felt guilty!"
Zhai Hao’s smile was almost failing, at that time several voices were quite noisy but he hadn’t noticed, now it seems this woman was indeed among them.
She truly saw everything.
Zhai Hao smiling even more gracefully said, "Thank you very much, Miss Yao!"
Yao Yike also said, "I meant to speak up for the young master, never expected she used a sword dance to muddle through. She really got off easy, but don’t worry, in the future, she won’t have a smooth path!"
"Was it you who secretly registered for her?"
With no one else here, Yao Yike wasn’t worried, shyly said, "I only wanted to speak up for the young master!"
Zhai Hao looked at this woman trying to show off in front of him, inwardly cursed fool, yet on his face, he maintained a smile, saying, "Thank you, Miss Yao, why not let me treat you to tea at Yifeng Building?"
Yao Yike was delighted, although leaving early from the flower appreciation event hosted by Seventeenth Princess was a pity, if she could really connect with the young master of Marquis Anping Mansion, it would be worth it. She had racked her brains to attend such grand events, aiming to find an ideal groom, catching the eye of Young Master Zhai was indeed an unexpected delight. She immediately said, "Thank you, Young Master Zhai, it is an honor for me!"
Although the main event was over half done, the banquet was yet to come, Zhai Hao didn’t want any encounter with Xia Wenjin, so he left early.
Anyway, the invitation list issued by Seventeenth Princess was extensive, mostly managed by others, as for how many and who attended and when they left, Seventeenth Princess wouldn’t bother overseeing.
At the moment, Seventeenth Princess was pulling Yi Zixuan, inquiring, "Who is that Xia Wenjin, which family’s daughter? She’s quite interesting!"
Yi Zixuan chuckled, "My princess, aren’t these all your guests? If you don’t know who they are, how can I?"
Seventeenth Princess scoffed, "Look around, there must be three or four hundred people, how could I recognize them all? Besides, other than the red and purple invitation cards whose recipients I know, the rest I let the Manager handle. Now we’re not in the main hall, how can I know from which hall in Lan Mei Ju she’s emerged?"
Yi Zixuan laughed, "Shall I send someone to inquire for the princess?"
Seventeenth Princess thought for a moment and shook her head, "Forget it, I will go meet her myself later."
Yi Zixuan smiled at Seventeenth Princess’s demeanor, the princess usually resided in the deep palace, unlike them, freely attending events outside, those of lower rank wouldn’t dare invite such a noble person like Seventeenth Princess.
Reflecting on that enchanting sword dance, she too felt it was divine and captivating. Naturally, Seventeenth Princess found it equally novel and astonishing.
Over there, Zhan Jinlei, submerged in the water, looked pale, repeatedly diving to feel for the mud, finding nothing.
Although he was adept in the water, he couldn’t withstand being submerged continuously.
Hands and feet weak, after swallowing several mouthfuls of water, luck seemed to strike his mind.
He hastily signaled his men to pull him out, wet, he headed toward Zhiwan Pavilion.
Not daring to step into the pavilion, he respectfully bowed outside, bending his body parallel to the ground, truthfully he wanted to kneel down, but doing so would definitely escalate the matter.
Bowing at such an angle, his distended belly was quite uncomfortable, sweat mixed with river water flowed from him continuously.
Prince Lu’s son asked curiously, "Isn’t this someone from Zhan Mansion? He looks quite embarrassing, who is he looking for?"
Prince Xin’s son shook his head.
Huangfu Yuxuan looked at Huangfu Jingchen; he hadn’t forgotten that after Huangfu Jingchen arrived there, Zhan Jinlei fell into the water, the guards anxious but no one dared dive to fetch him.
Huangfu Jingchen stood up and said, "Looking for me!"
He walked forward a few steps, stood on the steps, gazing downward at Zhan Jinlei, said, "Mr. Zhan, have you found it?"
Zhan Jinlei was close to tears, with a mournful face, repeatedly clasping his hands, said, "Begging for Prince Jing’s forgiveness, the water is quite cold, I’ve already searched a vast area, haven’t found it, maybe... it’s been washed away!"
Huangfu Jingchen frowned, his face darkened, said, "Washed away?"
Zhan Jinlei’s face was pale, unclear whether from the water or fear, having lost the Imperial Grandson’s identity Purple Gold Medal, a situation that could lead to execution, potentially implicating the family, even in minor terms, consequences he couldn’t bear. He nervously said, "Please allow me to send more people to search, surely it will be found!"
Listening to the conversation, Prince Xin’s son also stood up, walked to stand beside Huangfu Jingchen, curiously asked, "What is missing?"
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