novelhk Chapter 138 It should have been her
Chapter 138 It should have been her
The expected slap did not fall.
On the contrary, Duke Wen's hand was firmly grasped by someone.
His face turned pale with fear when he saw the person who had come.
— Xie Jinghan has arrived.
"How dare the Duke of Wen lay a hand on my queen?"
After Xie Jinghan finished speaking, he pulled Wen Shuyao into his arms.
Upon hearing this, Duke Wen's expression changed from rage to fear. He quickly forced a smile and said, "My daughter is unruly; I'm worried she might..."
"Your Highness is perfect in every way." Xie Jinghan interrupted him directly and led Wen Shuyao to sit in the main seat.
He and Wen Shuyao were a perfect match in appearance, and even their auras were equally domineering.
The two sat in the main seats, showing no awareness of occupying the host's place.
Duke Wen felt extremely embarrassed, but under Xie Jinghan's imposing presence, he dared not even bother with such trivial matters and simply sat on the right.
Madam Wen sat beside him, constantly wiping away tears from the corners of her eyes.
She used the handkerchief to cover herself, her eyes darting around rapidly.
Unexpectedly, Xie Jinghan also came, and her plan was ruined.
What should we do next?
She pondered to herself, glancing at where Manager Yuan was.
She had been defiant just now, but considering Manager Yuan's intelligence, she couldn't help but wonder if she really had some leverage over him.
This made her even more uneasy.
If she had known this would happen, she would have risked her life to get rid of Wen Shuyao! She was too soft-hearted, which led to her raising a tiger that would eventually become her enemy!
"How did you come?"
Wen Shuyao was still in a daze when she saw Xie Jinghan suddenly appear.
In a small corner of her heart, unnoticed by anyone, a tiny joy was stirring within her.
He was naturally worried about her safety.
But Xie Jinghan kept these words to himself.
"I heard you came to the Duke of Wen's residence, and I thought I should pay a visit to the elders to make up for the lack of etiquette I missed when I returned home last time." Xie Jinghan changed the subject, "Who knew... I would see the Duke of Wen in such a majestic manner."
Duke Wen felt a chill run down his spine and quickly bowed: "Your Highness, my daughter is unruly. I only wanted to teach her a lesson so that she would not act like this in the future, lest she displease Your Highness."
"Oh?" Xie Jinghan raised an eyebrow and took Wen Shuyao's hand in his palm.
His protectiveness was so obvious: "I think the princess is perfect in every way."
Upon hearing this, Duke Wen swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue, his heart filled with resentment.
Madam Wen's eyes revealed disdain.
Unexpectedly, King Jing, who appears wise and powerful to outsiders, was also someone who was captivated by beauty.
Wen Shuyao is no match for her daughter in terms of character or talent, except for her face... which combines the best qualities of both Duke Wen and Chu Wanqing. With such a stunningly beautiful face, it's no wonder that Prince Jing would protect her so much.
Such a man... is nothing special!
She felt disgusted, but a quick glance out of the corner of her eye made her freeze instantly.
"Take the Second Miss back immediately!"
Why is Wen Yitong here?
When she left just now, she made sure to have someone keep an eye on Wen Yitong.
Chen Che had just failed the exam, and if Wen Yitong saw Wen Shuyao, who knows what she might do? She had been on high alert.
Unexpectedly, Wen Yitong appeared at this critical moment!
How much did she hear?
Madam Wen was extremely flustered and kept giving Lin Mama meaningful glances.
Standing outside the front hall, Wen Yitong paid no attention to the changes in Madam Wen's expression.
She stared intently at the two people in the hall, at the two who seemed like a perfect match, and she almost ground her teeth to powder!
She heard everything Xie Jinghan said.
In just two months, Xie Jinghan actually said such cloying things in front of outsiders.
She didn't want to recall that dream, a dream in which every encounter with Xie Jinghan chilled her to the bone.
She couldn't help but wonder, if that dream was false, then the person sitting next to Xie Jinghan right now, enjoying his exclusive favor, could it be her?
Once such a thought surfaced, it quickly took root and sprouted, and no matter what she did, she couldn't shake it off.
"Second Miss," Granny Lin carefully stopped Wen Yitong, "You're not feeling well, you should go back and rest."
Wen Yitong raised her eyes, and the crimson in her eyes sent chills down Lin Mama's spine.
Especially in situations like this, it's crucial to prevent Wen Yitong from entering.
Knowing Wen Yitong's character well, Granny Lin took Wen Yitong's arm and forcefully led her out.
Wen Yitong was like a soulless puppet, letting Granny Lin lead her back to her bedroom.
She looked at the familiar room, glanced around, and suddenly burst into tears.
"Miss, cry." Granny Lin patted her shoulder. "Cry out all the bitterness in your heart, and everything will be alright."
Wen Yitong's eyes were blurry with tears, and she seemed so fragile that she could break at any moment: "Granny, why? Why would he be such a person?"
Lin Mama thought she was complaining about Chen Che, and gently comforted her, "Second son-in-law is still young, he has plenty of opportunities."
"If I don't pass the imperial examination this time, I'll definitely succeed next time..."
“The imperial examination is held every three years!” Wen Yitong interrupted Lin Mama sharply, barely suppressing her anger. “How many three-year periods does a person have in their lifetime? Do I have to wait until he’s old and gray before he takes the imperial examination?”
Seeing the stubbornness in her eyes, Granny Lin knew that she had gotten stuck in a rut again.
However, Wen Yitong's expression at this moment was truly terrifying, and even Granny Lin dared not provoke her easily.
She then whispered a few words: "Second Miss, Madam has already promised you that she will definitely handle the young master's affairs well, so you don't need to worry too much."
“But Wen Shuyao…”
Granny Lin tugged at Wen Yitong's sleeve, her voice soft: "Prince Jing is now living a life of luxury, like a fire burning with oil and flowers in full bloom, naturally incomparable, but..."
"This Prince Jing's mansion, too, cannot remain prosperous forever; once..."
She didn't need to say much; Wen Yitong could read the meaning in her eyes.
After a moment, she narrowed her eyes, thinking carefully: "What you said makes some sense, but..."
However, she could no longer believe her dreams, and naturally, she couldn't be sure that Xie Jinghan would end up in such a predicament.
unless……
Her eyes suddenly lit up, and she leaned closer to Granny Lin: "Granny, we and the Second Prince, are we...?"
Mentioning the Second Prince, Granny Lin's expression changed drastically: "Second Miss, you mustn't speak carelessly about the prince!"
"I'm just curious," Wen Yitong said, her eyes shining. "Which prince should we support?"
At this moment, her eyes gleamed with ambition.
Granny Lin was surprised and uncertain, not knowing where she had gotten the news.
"Fine, fine." Wen Yitong smiled coldly. "If you won't tell me, I'll just ask my mother."