You Talk Too Much

The special treatment from the Royal Princess made countless people green with envy.

Old Madam Zhang was full of pride. Although she still had concerns about Wang Deshui, she was even more delighted now that Xie Wan had given her face. Of course, besides gaining face, what was more important was that Xie Wan, who had won the favor of the Royal Princess, might catch the attention of someone more powerful and influential, someone who was not afraid of death.

The male and female guests were seated separately. On the female guests’ side, the noble ladies looked at Old Madam Zhang with disdain, noticing her triumphant and calculating expression. They no longer just disliked her for her rural background; now, they despised her even more.

Unaware of the disdain around her, Old Madam Zhang felt quite pleased with herself. She thought she had a great deal of face.

After the banquet began, she smiled and talked with the wife of the Ministry of Works’ left assistant minister next to her. However, the left assistant minister’s wife seemed to ignore her and started chatting with another noblewoman next to her, discussing the flowers in the Royal Princess Royal Residence.

The noblewoman happily engaged in conversation, treating Old Madam Zhang as if she were invisible.

Old Madam Zhang clenched the handkerchief in her hand, feeling angry. “What’s so great about them? Once I send Xie Wan to the residence of the nobleman, they will have to scramble to talk to her!”

She glanced at the main table and saw the Royal Princess talking and laughing with Xie Wan. She even instructed the people beside her to serve Xie Wan dishes. Old Madam Zhang’s sense of superiority was reignited.

The meal ended quickly, and Xie Wan clearly felt the kindness of the Royal Princess.

After the meal, the Royal Princess took her back to the room, had a few words with her, and then sent someone to see her off.

As Xie Wan left, the Royal Princess watched her figure recede and sighed, “She is truly a good girl, but it’s a pity she has such a fate and a grandmother like Old Madam Zhang.”

Palace Attendant Li also sighed, “Indeed, even though she was raised in the mountains, she knows propriety and gratitude. She treats people sincerely and is not shallow like the Zhang family. Even their appearances are not alike. The Xie Marquis Residence has really found a gem among the thorns!”

Thinking of Old Madam Zhang’s vulgar and fawning face, the Royal Princess felt disgusted. She frowned and said, “If it weren’t for considering Yu’er, I would have directly taken her as my goddaughter. That way, this good girl wouldn’t be burdened by the Zhang family.”

Palace Attendant Li chuckled upon hearing this, “If you made Miss Xie your goddaughter, wouldn’t she have to call Prince Yu ‘uncle’ when she sees him? Even if the prince doesn’t say anything, who knows if he would resent you in his heart?”

“If he resents me for this matter, then so be it!”

The Royal Princess laughed along and then suddenly furrowed her brows. She looked at Palace Attendant Li and asked, “Why didn’t she mention Yu’er? Her matter was exposed by Yu’er. After Yu’er left, my people arrived. Everyone can tell that it was Yu’er who informed me. Why didn’t she say a word about it?”

Palace Attendant Li also furrowed her brows upon hearing this. “Maybe it’s because of the difference between men and women? She’s afraid that Your Highness might misunderstand her intentions and think she’s trying to climb the social ladder. After all, you didn’t bring it up directly; you only mentioned that she wasn’t the first person to show her kindness.”

“I was too preoccupied with feeling sorry for her that I forgot about this!”

The Royal Princess felt regretful. “If I had brought it up earlier, she would definitely have thanked me. By doing so repeatedly, they would have interacted more.”

Seeing her regretful expression, Palace Attendant Li smiled and said, “You said before that her fate is not easy to match.”

Upon hearing this, the Royal Princess let out a sigh. “Her fate is indeed daunting. Let’s observe for a while longer.”

The carriage moved along the road, and inside the carriage, there was silence, except for the occasional sound of jade ornaments touching each other.

Little Quan looked at Li Yu, who was sitting there with his eyes closed, wanting to speak but hesitating. He initially thought that his master had turned a blind eye to the incident, but later, he realized that his master had already interacted with Miss Xie and made arrangements. It’s just that Miss Xie hadn’t used them.

But the problem is, Miss Xie and our master have never met before today, and they haven’t even spoken a word to each other before the master went out to play the hero and save the beauty. Not to mention any jade pendant or being reluctant to part with it.

Oh, no, wait, they did speak.

At that time, Miss Xie mentioned having seen the Regent Prince, and our master responded with a simple “Hmm.”

So what’s the situation?

Why does he know nothing about what happened right under his nose?!

Little Quan’s head ached from thinking too much, and he couldn’t help scratching his head.

Today, our master is acting very unusual, and I’m not referring to him playing the hero. After all, even he couldn’t stand by and let that happen. But how could his master, who can’t tolerate his servant’s mistakes, let something like that happen right under his nose?

The unusual thing he mentioned is that before he left, he ordered me to inform Princess Royal about this matter.

Our master has never been a compassionate person, as evidenced by those women redeemed from the brothel by the Princess Royal.

But today, our master specifically ordered me to inform Princess Royal about this matter, even naming the place where Miss Xie is located, clearly indicating that he wants Princess Royal to handle it for Miss Xie.

Since when has our master become so kind-hearted?

Miss Xie is incredibly beautiful. To say something rebellious, Little Quan has never seen someone so beautiful. But if you say our master has taken a liking to her, then why did our master let Miss Xie suffer so much and almost lose her chastity before showing up?

Is this what taking a liking looks like?

But if you say he hasn’t taken a liking, then what’s the meaning behind having the Princess Royal handle it?

Little Quan’s head ached, and he couldn’t help scratching his head again.

“If you keep scratching, scratch it off.”

Li Yu’s voice sounded faint, and Little Quan quickly put his hand down, smiling at him in a pleasing manner.

Li Yu glanced at him and closed his eyes again.

After hesitating for a while, Little Quan decided not to trouble himself and tentatively asked out of curiosity, “Master, what do you think of Miss Xie?”

The sound of jade beads clinking in the carriage abruptly stopped for a moment before continuing, and Li Yu lightly opened his thin lips and said, “What does it have to do with me how she is?”

Little Quan had followed him since he was six years old, so although he wasn’t a mind reader, he understood enough.

He glanced at the jade beads in Li Yu’s hand and cautiously said, “But earlier, the master ordered this servant to inform Princess Royal about Miss Xie’s matter. The Princess Royal will surely misunderstand. If she directly sends Miss Xie to the residence, what should we do?”

Upon hearing this, Li Yu opened his eyes, put away the string of jade beads, and straightened his sleeve without saying a word.

Seeing his reaction, Little Quan immediately fell into distress. “If that’s the case, it’s going to be difficult. After all, the Xie Marquis Residence, despite its decline, still holds a noble title. We can’t just send Miss Xie to a brothel. I hope the Princess Royal won’t misunderstand and actually send her there.”

Li Yu looked at him and said coldly, “Little Quan.”

Little Quan: “I’m here, master.”

Li Yu: “You talk too much.”

Little Quan: …