0p0 Chapter 224: Peace in the Backyard, Reliable Dong Ling
Chapter 224: Peace in the Backyard, Reliable Dong Ling
"Shut up! Stop arguing!" Ji Chuhe shouted coldly.
Xu Yan'er, who was about to speak, swallowed her words back, turned around and ran away crying.
Xiao Yan'an also sat beside Ji Chuhe angrily, picked up the teapot, poured a cup of water, and drank it in one breath.
"Madam, what do you think is going on in Xu Yan'er's mind all day? How come she hasn't made any progress after almost losing her life in the palace?"
"Of course, what's on her mind is the prince. She's afraid that the prince will be snatched away by someone else, and she has a great sense of crisis." Ji Chuhe responded calmly.
Dong Ling walked in stealthily and stood beside Ji Chuhe.
She really wanted to know what happened.
"She! She can't slander Miss Liao like this." Xiao Yan'an's arrogance subsided a little.
"Your Highness is right. If these words of Concubine Xu were to spread, it would indeed be detrimental to Miss Liao and the palace. However, Concubine Xu cares about you so much that she can't care about so many things. Why can't you understand her?"
"I!" Xiao Yan'an was speechless for a moment.
"Today, when I went to the front yard with Aunt Xu, I happened to see Miss Liao and the prince standing together. They were beyond the normal distance that men and women should maintain."
"Madam, she accidentally injured me with the arrow in the pot-tossing game, and she came here to apologize to me." Xiao Yan'an explained quickly.
"But the timing was just so coincidental that Aunt Xu and I happened to see that scene. If it was someone else who saw it, they would just take a look and leave in a hurry. What would they think?"
"Ma'am, you think I'm wrong, don't you?"
"You are right, and Aunt Xu is not wrong either. There is no way to measure right or wrong in this kind of thing."
"Now what?"
"Your Highness, if you don't want to ruin Miss Liao's reputation, or tarnish the reputation of the palace, then try to avoid meeting her. If you can't avoid meeting her, always remember to keep a distance of five steps away, and never be alone with her. Keep a respectful distance and don't give anyone any reason to talk. Can Your Highness do that?"
"Of course I can do that!"
"That's all I can do. I'll communicate with Aunt Xu."
"Okay." Xiao Yan'an nodded.
Originally, I came here happily, thinking about having dinner with Ji Chuhe and the others in the evening, but after Xu Yan'er's disturbance, I lost all interest.
"Ma'am, I'll go back first."
"Prince, take care." Ji Chuhe responded softly.
Xiao Yan'an stood up and left, and when he had almost stepped out of the door, he couldn't help but turn back.
"Madam, I really don't have any bad thoughts about Miss Liao!" he explained to Ji Chuhe.
"I know." Ji Chuhe nodded.
Only then did Xiao Yan'an leave with peace of mind.
As soon as he left, Dong Ling came to Ji Chuhe with a gossipy look on her face.
"Ma'am, what happened when you went to the front yard?"
"Come with me to see Aunt Xu first." Ji Chuhe stood up and walked towards the room opposite.
Xu Yan'er was sitting on the bed packing her things. She had already packed a small bag. Tears were still on her face. She looked very sad.
"Aunt Xu, what's going on?" Dong Ling asked curiously.
"The prince wants to send me back to Huaiyang, so I'll pack up and leave. I won't let him look at me and feel annoyed, and I won't ruin his good deeds here!" Xu Yan'er said angrily.
"Aunt Xu, you are so capable. I might as well find a human trafficker to sell you. There is no need to go back to Huaiyang! This is the imperial capital. Maybe I can make more money and you can be sold to a good family!" Ji Chuhe was angry.
Xu Yan'er's face turned cold and she immediately turned around to look at Ji Chuhe.
Ji Chuhe's face looked very unhappy. She had never seen Ji Chuhe speak to her so harshly before, and she suddenly panicked.
"Aunt Xu, you are so troublesome! If it were me, I would have not tolerated you long ago. Why don't you come over and kowtow to the Madam to apologize!" Dong Ling pulled Xu Yan'er.
Day by day, I make my wife worry!
Xu Yan'er was also afraid, after all, her indenture was in Ji Chuhe's hands.
She slowly stood up and knelt in front of Ji Chuhe, "Madam, please calm down. I know I was wrong."
"Then tell me where you went wrong." Ji Chuhe asked in a deep voice.
"I..." Xu Yan'er hasn't calmed down yet.
She didn't think she was wrong.
Ji Chuhe had a headache.
Some things can be understood at once, just like Dong Ling.
If she doesn't understand, even if you tell her directly, she may not believe it! Just like Xu Yan'er now.
She was completely focused on the fact that Liao Yunfei was interested in Xiao Yanan.
Nothing else to think about.
"Aunt Xu, I'll tell you one thing, Liao Yunfei can't possibly enter the prince's backyard!" Ji Chuhe didn't want to say any more nonsense.
This trick really worked. The grievance on Xu Yan'er's face disappeared, and she looked at Ji Chuhe with anticipation.
"Ma'am, are you telling the truth?"
"I've said before that anyone who is law-abiding, knows their own status, and is favored by the prince can be brought in as his concubine! However, this Miss Liao is a great Buddha, and our courtyard cannot accommodate her."
Hearing Ji Chuhe say this, Xu Yan'er finally let go of her worries.
She didn't believe what the prince said.
She believed what Ji Chuhe said!
"We are just staying in the Duke Rong's Mansion for a short period of time. It's impolite for you to make such a fuss!" Ji Chuhe couldn't help but scold.
"Ma'am, I was wrong. I won't make a fuss anymore. I'll pack my things right away."
"Mrs. Xu, I warn you again. Always remember that you are a member of the palace and the prince's concubine. Your words and deeds also represent the reputation of the palace!"
Xu Yan'er lowered her head and did not dare to meet Ji Chuhe's stern gaze.
"You and the prince had a quarrel and were upset, but that's between you two. But if anything you do affects the reputation of the palace, I will never tolerate it! Do you understand?" Ji Chuhe's voice rose a few degrees.
"I understand." Xu Yan'er replied quickly.
"Leave Liao Yunfei's matter to me, you just take care of yourself." Ji Chuhe said again in a cold voice.
"Yes!" Xu Yan'er couldn't suppress her joy.
She knew Ji Chuhe's methods.
Liao Yunfei should forget about getting any good from Ji Chuhe.
Ji Chuhe was probably afraid that Liao Yunfei's status would affect her position after she entered the mansion! At first, she thought that Ji Chuhe was unwilling to take care of Liao Yunfei, but now, she was relieved.
"Dongling, come with me." Ji Chuhe called Dongling, got up and left.
Dong Ling glanced at Xu Yan'er and immediately followed.
Ji Chuhe told Dong Ling what happened today, and Dong Ling immediately understood.
"I really don't know what this Xu Yim is making a fuss about! Doesn't she remember what she did when she was pestering the prince?"
"Do you know why I'm telling you this?" Ji Chuhe asked.
"Madam, don't worry, I will keep an eye on Xu Yan'er and remind her at any time so that she won't bring shame to our palace!" Dong Ling suddenly felt like he was given an injection of chicken blood.