flstandardbreds Chapter 340 The Arrogant Young Master
Chapter 340 The Arrogant Young Master
“Your Majesty, it’s really not my fault! I’ve already revealed my identity, but he just won’t believe me!” Eunuch Li said with a distressed expression, as if he had suffered a great injustice.
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan's gaze fell on Li Desheng's clothes. She noticed that he was not wearing the purple python robe that symbolized his status, but rather an ordinary plain-colored robe.
"Why aren't you wearing that purple python robe? It was bestowed upon you by the late emperor. Even the current emperor would have to give you some respect if he saw it," Su Nuannuan asked Li Desheng.
Li Desheng explained with a mournful face, "I thought that since we're on our own estate, no one would be foolish enough to cause trouble, so I didn't wear that purple python robe. Who would have thought, who would have thought that such a blind person would actually come and cause trouble! I went up to say a few words to him, and he actually had me tied up without saying a word!"
Su Nuannuan frowned slightly upon hearing Li Desheng's words. She looked around but didn't see Zhixiang, which puzzled her. So she asked, "Where's Zhixiang? Didn't she stay at the manor?"
Li Desheng hurriedly replied, "Your Majesty, Miss Zhixiang went to the farm to buy ingredients and has not yet returned."
Before the words were finished, an extremely arrogant shout came: "Hey! I think the maid next to you is quite pretty. Such a beauty, why don't you come with me and become my tenth concubine? That wouldn't be treating her badly."
These unexpected words instantly enraged Su Nuannuan. She shouted furiously, "Where are the Dark Dragon Guards?"
With Su Nuannuan's angry shout, the five Dark Dragon Guards, who had been hidden in the shadows, appeared like ghosts. They swiftly knelt on one knee, clasped their hands in salute, and replied in unison, "Your subordinates are here!"
Su Nuannuan's face was gloomy, and she coldly ordered: "Tie up this madman and send him to your master. Tell him that this man dared to abduct a woman from my estate. He not only disregards me, but also dares to dream of taking Jinse, who is by my side, as his tenth concubine. As for how to deal with him, let your master handle it himself. If he doesn't handle it well, I don't mind taking matters into my own hands."
Upon hearing this, the squad leader of the Dark Dragon Guard couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He thought to himself, "Alas, you ignorant fool, of all people to mess with, you had to provoke this one. You should know that this person is someone even the Emperor and Empress Dowager dote on!"
"Yes!" the Dark Dragon Guard squad leader responded loudly, then abruptly stood up. With a wave of his arm, the remaining Dark Dragon Guards pounced on him like hungry tigers, quickly subduing the greasy, spoiled young master. His attendants were even more easily defeated, each a single move by a Dark Dragon Guard knocking them to the ground.
"Let me go! You dogs, do you even know who my father is?" This spoiled, greasy young master was pinned to the ground, yet he still shouted defiantly, his face full of arrogance.
However, this was clearly a desperate struggle on his part. The Dark Dragon Guards had already shown themselves, yet he remained so arrogant; it was utterly foolish. Judging from this, this young master was clearly a complete disappointment.
Su Nuannuan ignored his shouting. Her face was ashen, and she directly ordered Li Desheng, "Gag him!"
Upon receiving the order, whether intentionally or unintentionally, Li Desheng pulled out a dirty rag from somewhere and ruthlessly stuffed it into the mouths of these clamoring young masters.
In an instant, the shouting young master's mouth was stuffed full, and he couldn't utter a sound. His face turned extremely pale, and he made a "woo-woo" sound in his throat, as if he wanted to vomit.
"Go tell your master to thoroughly investigate this young master's father. Perhaps his father is secretly doing something shady," Su Nuannuan instructed the Dark Dragon Guard, a sly glint in her eyes.
"Yes, Your Highness." The Dark Dragon Guard squad leader bowed respectfully to Su Nuannuan, then turned and winked at the people behind him, signaling them to take the young master away and send him directly to the Emperor.
After the Dark Dragon Guards took the young master away, Qin Ruyun quickly walked up to Su Nuannuan, knelt down on both knees, and kowtowed to express her gratitude: "This servant thanks Your Highness for saving my life! If it weren't for Your Highness's timely rescue, this servant would probably not be alive today."
Su Nuannuan quickly reached out to help Qin Ruyun up, and said softly, "Get up quickly, there's no need for such formality. I never expected that someone would be so bold as to come to my estate to snatch someone."
Qin Ruyun stood up, tears streaming down her face, and said, "Your Majesty's great kindness and virtue will never be forgotten by this servant."
Su Nuannuan waved her hand and said, "Alright, let's not talk about this for now. Li Desheng, go and find out which prince this young master is from."
Upon hearing this, Li Desheng quickly bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, this young master should be a son of the Prince of Chen. After the late Emperor's passing, it was the Prince of Chen's family that took charge of guarding the imperial mausoleum."
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan frowned and snorted coldly: "Hmph! So, it seems that Prince Chen is not truly dedicated to guarding the late emperor's tomb."
"From now on, wear your purple python robe in this manor, and don't let anyone bully you again!" Su Nuannuan looked at Li Desheng with a serious expression, frowning as she said, "You were once someone who served the late emperor. Although it's true that a new emperor brings a new court, you haven't completely fallen out of favor yet!"
Upon hearing Su Nuannuan's words, Li Desheng quickly bowed and replied, "Your Majesty is right, this servant will go and change my clothes right away."
The farce finally came to an end, but Su Nuannuan's good mood vanished as a result.
"What bad luck!" Su Nuannuan muttered unhappily, her frustration making her still resentful about what had just happened.
Just then, Zhixiang hurried back carrying a basket of groceries. Upon seeing Su Nuannuan, her face immediately lit up with a joyful smile, and she quickly stepped forward to greet her with a bow: "Your Majesty, you're finally back!"
However, when Zhixiang finished her greetings and looked up, she keenly sensed that the atmosphere was somewhat unusual. Her gaze shifted between Su Nuannuan and the others, finally settling on Su Nuannuan's slightly gloomy face. Zhixiang's heart tightened, and she quickly and cautiously asked, "Your Highness, has something happened?"