flstandardbreds Chapter 135
Chapter 135
Nalan Jingwen didn't speak, or perhaps he didn't want to speak.
The only person who can call herself "this king" is Nalan Jingwen. Even a fool would know who she is, but these two acted as if they hadn't heard her and continued talking to themselves. They clearly didn't want to admit it and were trying to extort her.
Seeing that she didn't speak, the servant assumed she had given in and continued, "It's your good fortune to marry my young master. Don't be ungrateful, or I'll tell Lord Rong that you've been disrespectful to my young master!"
Qin Hanchen tugged at the servant's sleeve and said softly, "Xia, don't say that. This young lady may not have meant it."
As he spoke, he glanced at Nalan Jingwen, his expression shy.
"Young master! Why are you still protecting her! She's nothing but a lecher!"
The servant said indignantly.
Nalan Jingwen watched their performance, finding it utterly clumsy, and sat in the pavilion waiting for someone to arrive.
Soon, a large group of people arrived. Prime Minister Rong glanced at his nephew on the ground, then at Nalan Jingwen, who sat in the pavilion with an indifferent expression, and stepped forward, saying, "Your Highness, may I ask what happened?"
Rong Hengyu then stood beside Nalan Jingwen, his expression concerned, "Is there anything wrong, Your Highness?"
Nalan Jingwen shook his head, took his hand and held it in his palm, "It's nothing."
Rong Hengyu finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned his gaze to the master and servant. His eyes narrowed slightly, and there was an almost tangible coldness in his eyes.
He then looked at his mother and asked, "Mother, what is this?"
His voice was flat, revealing no emotion.
Prime Minister Rong, however, had a somber expression and said, "This is your father's nephew, who has come all the way from Jincheng to visit your father."
Madam Qin immediately replied, "Yes, this is your cousin."
Rong Hengyu was about to say something when Nalan Jingwen pulled him back. Rong Hengyu remained silent and stood obediently beside Nalan Jingwen.
Nalan Jing asked, "Prime Minister Rong, I happened to see your nephew fall into the water and ordered Hongyun to rescue him. Fortunately, I know some first aid and was able to revive him. However, his servant insists that I have taken liberties with his young master and that I must take responsibility and marry his young master. What do you think is the best way to resolve this matter?"
Upon hearing this, Rong Hengyu exuded a cold aura and glanced at the two people with icy eyes.
Prime Minister Rong pursed his lips, his expression solemn. He glanced at Rong Hengyu without leaving a trace, as if he were making an important decision, and then looked at Nalan Jingwen.
"What does Your Highness think should be done?"
Before Nalan Jingwen could speak, the servant exclaimed excitedly, "Sir, it was clearly she who disrespected the young master, why are we being punished?!"
Rong Hengyu tightened his grip on Nalan Jingwen's hand and looked at Hongyun, who immediately nodded.
"How dare you! How dare a mere servant shout at the Prince like that!"
A heavy slap landed on the servant's face, leaving a bright red handprint. The blow made him see stars and he collapsed to the ground.
Hongyun bypassed Prime Minister Rong's palm strike, and no one dared to say anything. Even Prime Minister Rong remained silent, which was considered tacit agreement.
Nalan Jingwen glanced at Rong Hengyu beside him, who withdrew her icy aura and returned to her dignified and noble appearance.
Qin Hanchen was startled, but he still managed to maintain his persona, weakly supporting the servant and saying, "My lord, it's my fault. Xia was only trying to protect her master and had no intention of offending him. She didn't even know he was a prince. Please forgive Xia this time."
Prime Minister Rong stepped back a few paces and said coldly, "You shouldn't beg me; you should beg the Prince."
The Prime Minister's attitude was already very clear. How could she not see through the little tricks of the master and servant? But she did not expect that they would actually set their sights on Nalan Jingwen. Even if Nalan Jingwen let them go, she would never let them go. There was nothing she could do about it.
Qin Hanchen was stunned, seemingly not expecting to be abandoned like this, but he still crawled forward a few steps and knelt in front of Nalan Jingwen.
"Your Highness, ignorance is no excuse. Could you please forgive Xia this time?"
He looked pitiful, his lips were pale, and he was extremely frail, as if he would fall over with a gust of wind.
Rong Hengyu's eyes darkened, and he remained silent.
Nalan Jingwen's lips curled into a mocking smile. Noticing Rong Hengyu's bad mood, he squeezed Rong Hengyu's hand. Rong Hengyu looked over, somewhat puzzled.
Nalan Jingwen simply pulled him, and Rong Hengyu fell into her arms, surrounded by a sweet fragrance.
Rong Hengyu was slightly taken aback, a smile flashing in his eyes. He quietly leaned against her, inhaling the reassuring scent emanating from her.
Everyone present remained silent and looked away.
Seeing that they acted as if no one else was around, Qin Hanchen lowered his eyes, a hint of jealousy flashing in them, and his fists clenched tightly beneath his sleeves.
Nalan Jingwen then turned his attention back to the man and said quietly:
"Ignorance is no excuse?"
She paused, touched Rong Hengyu's smooth and delicate cheek, and chuckled, "Who in this capital doesn't know my infamous reputation? Ignorance is no excuse? That won't work on me."
With such a bad reputation, how could she be held hostage by such words?
"This whole thing started because of Han Chen, so punish Han Chen if you must punish him."
"No! Young master! She was the one who touched you, so why are you being punished? Is there no law left in this world?!"
"You scoundrel! Shut up! Who gave you the right to speak here?!"
Prime Minister Rong sternly stopped him from speaking.
Upon hearing this, Nalan Jing raised an eyebrow. "The law? Let's not even talk about the fact that you slandered me first. So what if I made a disrespectful move towards your young master? What can you do to me? Even if I kill you all, what can you do about it?"
Who dares to say anything?! Anyone who dares to use underhanded tactics on her should be prepared for her revenge.
She has never been a magnanimous person.
Wanting to climb the social ladder and achieve instant success is not wrong in itself; their mistake lies in using this method.
Speechless at Nalan Jingwen's words, he stared at her with wide eyes, seemingly never expecting her to be so shameless.
The servant pointed at Nalan Jingwen, unable to utter a single word for a long time.
Nalan Jingwen's eyes darkened slightly as he covered the eyes of the person in his arms. Rong Hengyu's lips curled up slightly as he listened quietly to her heartbeat.
"If you don't want your hand, then cut it off."
The next moment, a shrill scream rang out, and blood splattered everywhere. Everyone instinctively took a step back to avoid being splashed with blood.
Qin Hanchen was terrified by this scene. The color that had returned to his face vanished again, and he trembled all over.
He frantically grabbed Nalan Jingwen's hand and pleaded, "Your Highness, Han Chen was wrong. Han Chen will never dare to do it again. Please forgive me this time."
Nalan Jing frowned in disgust, shook off his hand, and said indifferently, "Since you like jumping into the water so much, then stay in the water and don't come up."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Hongyun immediately lifted the person up and threw him back into the pond.
Ignoring his struggles and cries for help, no one dared to pull him out.
Nalan Jingwen looked at the servant on the ground again and continued, "Since he likes to slander people so much, then let's tear his mouth to shreds."
Upon hearing this, the servant looked terrified. Ignoring the pain, he frantically tried to retreat and run away, but was caught by Hongyun.
Another piercing scream echoed through the sky.