Young master,I think am not qualified enough to catch your attention, as you are aware of the kind of lady I am,pls don't make fun of me, Xiaoling said politely.
He smirked evilly.
I manage to say something, his Aura and voice is so cold and intimidating and judging his dressing, in ancient times,he must be someone so rich to afford this foreign dragon cloth, and dragon represent royalty of high status here,so he must be royalty, but who he his,Xiaoling thought.
It seems you are interesting lady,you don't seems to be like the rumor ,so I want to get to know you more what about this,I give you this money in exchange of you, am a man of my word and business, he reply.
Young master,my princess is of noble status, and her marriage is planned by elders,she's not in place to choose what kind of man he would marry,pls forgive my interference and spare my princess of this expensive joke, Ming said.
How dare a maid interfere, official Shen groan coldly in as the guards came over.
Xiaoling slap her hard as she look at her,she knew that's the only way her princess can use to save her.
Am sorry young master ,pls forgive me, Ming apologized.
Regent I dare not astonished for my maids dareness towards you but pls spare our life for my brother sake,am the only one she can depend on ,when am gone I wonder how cruel the word would be to him, Xiaoling kneel.
Princess, ming started crying, she knew she was weak,she always kneel when she's in tight spot and no option and if she had knew this man is the regent she won't dare talk.
Regent pls kill me and spare my princess life,Ming said as she bang her head on the cold floor but luckily for her Xiaoling put her hand.
Enough Ming, don't speak here,Xiaoling order coldly.
Princess!!! She called pitifully.
He watched them,such a alluring and confident Lady, she's not a weak lady like rumored said,she's capable of anything if she had the power,he want her by all means and no one not even the Emperor can stop him.
How do you know am the regent, He ask intimidating.
Xiaoling almost lost her posture.
He's too intimidating, if I haven't been a secret agent in my past life am sure I would have die of shock.
It's obvious with official Shen interference, everyone in the capital know only official Shen is capable of speaking to a princess and like the rumor say,everywhere you see official Shen definitely the regent is here, she smile and said politely.
Nice, smart ,Shen take her maidservant out,I want to have a word with her and princess you may rise and have a few chat with me,Regent order.
Thanks for your kindness, your Highness ,she said when Ming quickly winced at her.
Am grateful for your kindness your Majesty, forgive my princess she rarely know about wordly affairs sjnce she has been poison and forgot most of the etiquette Ming quickly said.
How can he be call his Majesty, isn't that meant for the Emperor and Empress, what's really going on in this damn rural place,how I wish I go back.
Pardon my manner your Majesty, she quickly said.
Regent smile😊
He look at her from head to toes,she look pure and innocent but if he look very well clearly, she carry this Aura of dangerous and timid,judging by the way she react in situation and speak, it's show she's not a push over but an intelligent person.
It's obvious she apply something on her face to concealed her beauty only people with inner mind can see it.
Regent what can a nonentity person like me can do for you, Xiaoling who notice he has been starring at her and that mask of his scare her so much that's it's becoming hard to remain calm and composed.
Nonentity he repeat.
Am giving you this money because no one ever play a game with me and win but you didn't win nor lose,how about this Princess marry me and I make everything you want at your desk,he offer.
I repeat I won't marry you,pardon my manner I will like to excuse myself, Xiaoling said.
How dare you leave,he said harshly as a tiny weapon almost hit her but she dodge it.
Are you planning to kill me regent, she ask as she look at him with so much anger,this man is too dangerous, what's wrong with him,if I marry him I won't be able to revenge nor would I be able to live a free and peaceful life but stuck in political circle, I don't want that, I want use this time travel to relaxed not battle for power she thought.
You guess right, but you are too beautiful to be killed, listen princess even the Emperor can't stop me from having you so how would you stop me, He ask devishly.
I dare not stop you your Majesty, I just want to live a peaceful life and be free of this life issue not caught in the web of political circle, and many beautiful nobke ladies would be please to have you ,am not well verse in calligraphy, poet ,panting nor dancing,I can't please your Majesty am just a good for nothing princess ,she said politely.
He smile.
You would personally locate me yourself for marriage that's my word but be prepare for bargain because I may not reconsider at all, Regent said.
I would make sure I never cross your path,pls excuse me your Majesty, she said as she left in hurry.
Princess are you okay,Ming ask in a worry.
Yes,let's go back to the manor, Xiaoling said.
But your mother Necklace, Ming said.
I should have collect the money after all it's his lost not mine,she thought when Shen came over.
Princess, his Majesty said you forgot this,he hand over a bag full of teals and coin with notes to her.
Send this to his Majesty, she said as she removed the Jade hairpin she's wearing.
Princess you treasure this Jade hairpin very much that you fought the first miss for it and get grounded by grandmother for two days in the ancestral hall,now you are giving it away just like that,it's your last jade your mother gave you, Ming said.
Official Shen kindly excuse us, Xiaoling said as she drag Ming away.
Shen smile,he knows his master has good taste,even many princess and even emperor want to marry princess of another kingdom to him ,he refuse,yet he send him to deliver some notes and gold to this princess, that means she has some thing that can make his Majesty fall for her.
*Marquis Xiao manor*
You talk too much Ming, Xiaoling caution.
Am sorry my princess, she apologized.
Quickly hide this in safe that only you and I know, Xiaoling said to ming who quickly out it in safe.
The Mistress is co... The guard wasn't able to announced finish when Nanli and her two daughter enter as her maid push the door open.
Welcome madam, ming said bowing.
How may I help you concubine Nanli, Xiaoling said rudely still sitting.
How dare you Xiaoling to insult mother, Xiaoping yell in anger as she rush forward to slap her when ming received the slap.
How dare you Xiaoping, Xiaoling yell as she slap her and help ming up.
Someone give the second Lady 15 stroke beating, Nanli order as two guard rush in to take her.
How dare someone take the princess of duke feng manor for beating, Yue said from outside as he enter.
Cousin Yue, Xiaoling said as he hug her.
Don't be frightening ling, am sure Marquis Xiao would give Duke feng manor an explanation.
Prince Yue ,am sure there's a misunderstanding here,Xiaoling is a lady here not princess and as the madam of Marquis Xiao manor I have the right to teach her the rule and regulations if she forgot it, Nanli said arrogantly.
How dare a concubine not kneel to greet me a Prince,ming slap her, Yue said in anger.
How dare you Prince Yue, Nanli said authority.
What's going on here, Marquis Xiao said as he enter.
Father... Xiaoling bully me and also call mom name, Xiaoping quickly speak.
Acting innocent, then i help you out,Xiaoling think.
She pretend to faint.
Ling, Yue called as him and Ming help her to bed.
Am okay cousin, she said fragile.
Marquis Xiao, Duke manor deserved an explanation for finding poison in Xiaoyu body and also for not treating Ling properly, how dare a concubine barge into her garden when she's still busy recuperating and also what sort of room is this that look shabby and unkept, she even order your served to give her 15 beating is she planning to eliminate my aunt son and crippled her daughter completely, even a concubine daughter has the right than a princess, or have you forgotten only Xiaoyu has your surname, her name is feng Xiaoling,she's both the daughter of Xiao and also the granddaughter of Duke feng manor,why is she called second miss not address properly as a princess, I deserved explanation Marquis Xiao, Yue said in anger.
Prince Yue, pls pardon my concubine, I will teach her her lesson, Marquis Xiao plead bowing as she signal to both wife and daughters.
Am sorry Prince Yue pls forgive us, Nanli bow as she thought arrogantly once my daughter become crown princess I make you lick my shoe,they are only showing you respect because of your grandfather.
Cousin don't talk to father like that,am just sick that sister push me away for not welcoming her and aunt Nanli ,luckily Ming received the slap unless my health would have worsen and dad isn't aware brother was actually poison by his guard not biting by snake and also it's wenxi that bring the poisoned to me saying she will give me the antidote to cure my brother if I die first , I told dad to make Aunt Nanli his wife because sister said that's the only way to save me unless I will die,let me die for my brother to leave, dad forgive your unfilial daughter,she wanted to rush to the wall but Yue caught her.
How do you rule your mansion, Marquis Xiao, official Shen said from behind.
Official Shen, Marquis said as they all bow except the Prince and princess.
Marquis Xiao I have something to tell you ,pls follow me, Shen said.
After some mins, official Shen left while Marquis came in looking at her frail daughter even official Shen notice Shen was been bully after her mom death but him as her father wasn't aware,he's sure regent sent him here yet he believed whatsoever Nanli told him,she can't do anything to displeased regent nor the empress that want Xiaoping as first Prince wife,but he can do something as a father.
Why is he here again,hope he won't exposed me,she thought.
Father will get Justice for you ling, from now on ling would move to Jade pavilion where her mom lives and also be regarded as princess, I would look into the poison matter and bring Justice for Xiaoyu, and Xiaoping is grounded to copy 100 Buddha scripture on morality at the ancestral hall, Nanli didn't take care of the children and house properly so all her duties should be given to Mother while concubine shun assist her,Ming should be reward 2 silver note for protecting princess well, wenxi should be killed., Marquis Xiao said.
Madam pls save me, wenxi plead.
If you save her you are admitting you planned everything, if you didn't father already know your color,I still win in both cases, Xiaoling thoughts.
Someone beat her to death, Nanli order as wenxi was dragged out.
Thanks my lord, Nanli said.
Thanks father both Xiaoling and Xiaoping said as they look at each other in anger.
Thanks Master, Ming bow.
What bring you here Prince Yue, Marquis Xiao ask.
I came to tell you the doctor that treat Xiaoyu is my friend so he tell me about his conditions so I take Xiaoyu home, uncle forgive me, Yue said.
Why not,we are family, is failed to protect them so pls take care if Xiaoyu for me, he said.
Sure, I check on you cousin in two days time, I have to go now, he said leaving.
You bitch, Nanli grunt her teeth.
Concubine Nanli be careful unless I might bite and pls leave with your daughter I have to move to my mother garden,I won't be able to see you off, Xiaoling said as they left.
This just the beginning, she thought and smirks wickedly.