Chapter 724 The delicate little white flower that dreams of flying onto the branch 37
Chapter 724 The delicate little white flower that dreams of flying onto the branch 37
In an attempt to gain Azhi's sympathy, Shen Yanqing even feigned a forlorn expression, as if she had truly been deeply hurt by her mother.
Ah Zhi knew Shen Yanqing's ulterior motives, but she still pretended to feel very sorry for him.
"Aunt Shen may have misunderstood you. How could a mother truly be angry with her own son? Young Master Shen, don't overthink it."
The woman before me was beautiful and gentle, like clear spring water.
Faced with Azhi's clear and bright gaze, Shen Yanqing's ugly thoughts instantly turned into utter shame.
He wanted to scheme against her, but she was still thinking of him.
Shen Yanqing turned her head away in a flustered manner, her tone still tinged with emotion.
"Thank you for your comfort, young lady."
Outside, the weather was fine and sunny, and Ah Zhi's gentle voice reached my ears.
At this moment, Shen Yanqing's mind was completely blank.
Looking at Ah Zhi's smiling face, he subconsciously said, "This journey has been too bumpy. Why don't we go somewhere else? I know a place with beautiful scenery that you'll definitely like."
"other places?"
Azhi shook her head slightly, "No need, it's too much trouble. Actually, going to Jiangnan is fine too, the scenery is beautiful, and I really want to go to Jiangnan to see the scenery."
This clear refusal left Shen Yanqing speechless. The carriage stopped for a rest, and Shen Yanqing, somewhat lost and dejected, was stopped by someone.
"My master has given instructions. The slave traders are ready for tonight. Here is the remaining silver. Hire a carriage to go home."
The other party stuffed the silver note into Shen Yanqing's arms, gave his instructions, and then turned and left.
Watching the other person's disappearing figure, Shen Yanqing felt the silver in her hand was too heavy.
Shen Yanqing sat in her room for a long time that night, unable to sleep, when she heard the sound of something falling to the ground outside.
He suddenly stood up and was about to leave when the man below pushed the door open and entered.
The other party stared at Shen Yanqing and curled the corner of his mouth in a sarcastic tone, "Master guessed you would be soft-hearted. This woman's charm is extraordinary. If you don't want money and your future, you can go out now and disrupt Master's plans."
These words made Shen Yanqing pause in her actions.
"I've inquired about your situation. You've studied hard for so many years, pouring your heart and soul into changing your fate. If you offend your master today, you can forget about ever taking the imperial examinations again. Think it over carefully and see if it's really worth it for a woman."
It was precisely because of Shen Yanqing's indecisiveness that the carriage outside had already left under the cover of night with its entourage.
The man walked to the window and looked down.
"Alright, now there's no time for you to hesitate. This matter is settled. Young Master Shen, I wish you continued success in your career."
Finally, Shen Yanqing made a move, rushing downstairs in a disheveled state.
There were only two tire tracks on the muddy ground.
He rushed into the rain, trying to follow the tire tracks, but alas, his legs couldn't outrun the cartwheel...
"This batch of goods is quite good. This woman is beautiful and has a slender figure. She should fetch a good price. Plus, she comes with a maid and servants. Maybe we can get an extra ten taels of silver."
"Who says otherwise? Someone with looks like that would definitely cost a fortune under normal circumstances. We've really gotten a bargain lately. They said we should sell her as far away as possible. I've even found a way to sell her, hehe."
"After it's all done, let's drink for three days straight and enjoy ourselves."
……
Ah Zhi inside the carriage was treated quite well; they even threw her a blanket to put under her.
She should have fallen into a coma like Yu'er and Xiao Si.
However, she had already been on guard and had taken something to counteract the sleeping potion beforehand, so she was just lying on the ground with her eyes closed, pretending to be unconscious.
Two hours later, the carriage was stopped.
Two slave traders exclaimed outside. Ah Zhi opened her eyes and saw the carriage curtain being lifted from the outside.
Nan Chen stared blankly at those eyes that seemed to hold the water of autumn.
"Prince..."
As soon as she finished speaking, Ah Zhi closed her eyes and fainted.
Nan Chen rushed in completely subconsciously, and by the time he came to his senses, he had already hugged Azhi in his arms.
The woman's brows were furrowed, her face filled with indescribable sorrow, suggesting she had suffered a great deal.
He coldly ordered his men, "Forget everything that happened today, and make sure those two slave traders are dealt with properly, without missing a single one."
"Yes."
When Azhi woke up, she saw Yu'er and Xiao Si guarding her side.
Yu'er breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly brought water to Azhi.
"The girl must be thirsty when she wakes up."
Azhi nodded gently and took a sip of water with Yu'er.
Xiao Si, being very perceptive, handed over a handkerchief, and A Zhi took the handkerchief and looked around at her surroundings.
The room in front of them was much larger than the one Meng Huaijin had arranged before. The calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls and the vases placed in the corners were all very valuable, showing that the person who arranged them had put a lot of thought into it.
Yu'er whispered to Azhi, "Yesterday, the Prince of Heng rescued you and brought you back to the Prince of Heng's mansion. This is the room the Prince arranged for you. He asked me about it many times."
"Is that so? After all, I come from a less than honorable background. He brought a woman like me back. Isn't he afraid of angering Prince Heng?"
Before Yu'er could continue speaking, Nan Chen's voice came from outside.
"Miss Luo, you're overthinking it. You saved my life, and my father wants to thank you in person for your help. How could he possibly look down on you like those common people?"
Nan Chen stood behind the screen without making any further moves, but A Zhi could see his tall and straight figure through the screen; even just his back view was enough to captivate countless girls.
If Nan Chen weren't a spoiled brat, he might have been married long ago.
Even though he was a playboy, many women in the capital still secretly admired him.
Ah Zhi said softly, "Thank you for your help, Your Highness. It was by chance that I saved you back then, but now that you have saved me, we are even."
This was not the answer Nan Chen wanted to hear, and his tone became somewhat harsher.
"Even if we're even? How can we be even? You saved my life, and I'll save you out of love."
A single sentence made Ah Zhi raise an eyebrow with interest, "The young master really knows how to joke."
"I'm not joking. I was very fond of you when you saved my life, but you have someone else in your heart. I would like to ask you to give me a chance."
The room was quiet for a while.
"Has Your Highness forgotten? I once said we would meet again, but Meng Huaijin failed me. So let's start over."
In an instant, the person behind the screen made a move, placing something on the table.
"Don't worry, young lady, I will definitely not let you down."
Considering the differences between men and women, Nan Chen spoke for a while and then turned and left.
Xiao Si brought in a note from behind the screen, and Yu'er recognized it at a glance.
"This note was given to the young master by someone I had asked."
Ah Zhi pursed her lips, "He's very smart."
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