Chapter 10: He's No Good News!

Chapter Ten: He Is No Good Bird!

"Miss Xiao Jiu, today's matter was Bei Chen's fault! Since you are feeling unwell, why don't you come to the palace with me and let the imperial physicians examine you? How does that sound?"

He was... asking for her opinion?!

What the hell kind of ghost story was this!

Zhan Xiao Jiu's appearance was ugly, but her mind was as fine as dust!

She had not ignored the way the Regent referred to himself while speaking to her; he used "I" instead of "This King."

It was true, but the more it was like this, the more Zhan Xiao Jiu felt something was wrong!

Her cheap father was, at the end of the day, merely a loyal and righteous king of a different surname, whereas the Regent's status stood above even the Emperor!

Yet, his apprehension regarding her father was extremely obvious. Now, he was even willing to put effort into her, seeking an opportunity to smooth over her father's anger!

This...

Xiao Jiu was very clever; in a mere moment, she had seen the crux of the problem!

So, how could a strange genius as smart as her allow herself to be led around by others!

Wouldn't that be total bullshit!

Zhan Xiao Jiu sniffled and spoke up to refuse, "Thank you for your kindness, Regent. Xiao Jiu knows her appearance is coarse and does not dare to step into the sacred grounds of the Imperial Palace without permission!

I fear I might disturb the Imperial Presence and offend the Dragon's eyes. Xiao Jiu's injury is nothing to worry about! Dad, Xiao Jiu is tired, let's go back!"

Having said that, Zhan Xiao Jiu turned around and grabbed Zhan Lingfeng's arm, secretly pulling him with all her might toward the outskirts of the training grounds!

She couldn't care less about what all those people were thinking!

Right now, she only wanted to take her cheap father away from this place of trouble!

She had figured it out; that damn Regent was definitely no good bird!

The guy's mind was deep, and his methods were already partially visible!

Dammit, she had met her match!

Zhan Xiao Jiu's actions left the people in the training grounds staring in dumbfounded silence.

Within the borders of Chongming, Zhan Xiao Jiu was the first person to refuse the Regent's kindness.

Zhan Lingfeng was also pulled outward by Xiao Jiu. Before leaving, he merely gave a nod of acknowledgment to the Regent.

Until the father and daughter, along with Hua Ying and Liu Yun, had departed, no one in the Second Prince's training grounds spoke a word!

Silence, oppression!

"Xue'er, return to the manor first!"

"Imperial Uncle, I..."

"Go back!"

The Regent was absolute in his words. No matter how much unwillingness Ning Xue felt in her heart, she could only pout and withdraw silently!

Standing in place, Gu Beichen looked at the Regent with a complex, obscure gaze. Seeing the Regent's gaze shoot toward him like a torch, he only then lowered his head obscurely, "Imperial Uncle, Beichen knows his mistake!"

With just one look, Gu Beichen nodded and admitted his fault!

The Regent acted as if he hadn't heard. His handsome, bewitching face was steeped in indifference. As he turned around, his breath was as fragrant as orchids, "It's nothing. Next time! If you provoke that father and daughter again, you can go to your fief!"

As soon as he finished speaking, cold sweat poured down Gu Beichen's forehead, and his face turned as pale as paper!

The farce came to an end after the Regent departed!

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On another note, after Zhan Xiao Jiu pulled Zhan Lingfeng away from the Second Prince's manor, she finally began to gasp for air!

This was too damn much!

She had actually been pressured like this by that damn Regent!

During their conversation just now, how clearly she had perceived the pressure emanating from him!

That bastard, he wanted to force her to submit?!

Zhan Xiao Jiu's inner complaints were churning like a stormy sea. As she moved away from the main gates of the Second Prince's manor, she let go of Zhan Lingfeng, turned to pull Hua Ying over, and asked, "Hua Hua, what is that bastard's name?"

Hua Ying's face stiffened. She really wanted to ask... who was the bastard?!

"Jiu'er, do not speak nonsense!"

Zhan Lingfeng glanced at Xiao Jiu, offering a reproachful remark filled with affection!

Seeing this, Zhan Xiao Jiu gave a faint smile. She looked at Zhan Lingfeng, but her words were directed at Hua Ying, "Hua Hua, may I ask what the Regent's honorable name is?"

Hua Ying understood. She lowered her head, took small steps forward, and leaned into Zhan Xiao Jiu's ear, "Gu Qianjue!"