Chapter 258: Chapter 258: I Don’t Fall for That Trick
Shen Hua’s face was expressionless as if she was suffocating.
Ji Huo gleefully said: An expressionless face is still beautiful.
Xie Yinong buried her head and kept shrinking.
Ji Huo continued gleefully: So cute!
All women he could never have!!!
Talk about infuriating!
Not wanting to dwell on the upsetting issues, Ji Huo cleared his throat and controlled his posture: "At the critical moment, it still has to be me who makes decisions for you! Just look at yourselves, where is Cui Yun? Where is Xie Xun? Those two combined are not as reliable as me!"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Lan’s heart skipped a beat.
One Ji Huo was enough trouble for her.
Everyone knows what kind of person Ji Huo is. He is a noble son who cares least about manners and etiquettes. Yet, he has a distinguished identity, and the official family is very concerned about this royal nephew.
How come Xie Xun and Cui Yun appeared out of nowhere.
These days, Xie Yinong has been at a disadvantage, and no one from the Duke Mansion stepped forward to protect her, right?
And look at Shen Hua, who exactly is she!
But no matter who she is, she definitely cannot afford to be wronged.
"The Princely Heir misunderstands."
Saying so, she immediately became teary-eyed and started sobbing pitifully.
As if she firmly believed that tears could solve everything in this world.
At the same time, making people feel sympathy for her and whitewash all the sins.
Indeed, after such a comparison, it made Shen Hua, who had been aggressively assertive from the beginning, seem even more so.
The playboy Ji Huo could never stand to see women cry. Seeing her appearance, though bland, she seemed delicate enough and slightly resembled his future eighteenth concubine.
His anger seemed to dissipate somewhat: "Is that so?"
"I dare not lie, but I have upset both ladies. It’s my fault. I am here to apologize."
Saying so, she bowed gracefully.
Then, Ji Huo turned his gaze to Shen Hua.
He lowered his voice in restraint: "Shen, why not reconcile for my sake?"
Not long ago, Ji Huo, who had sworn to back them, changed his previous stance: "I think since you’re both women, there’s no harm in fighting but making up afterward."
Qiu Lan was immensely grateful, as if she had let out a sigh of relief: "Thank Heir Xie for making the decision."
Before the last syllable faded, Yingwu swiftly approached with a few steps, without a word, snatched the makeup powder from her hands and respectfully handed it to Shen Hua.
The girl disdainfully wiped it with a handkerchief, as if there was some dirt left on top. She took it over, hummed an off-tune melody, slightly sniffed it closer, it was a faint floral scent, not too strong.
It was acceptable to use.
Seeing this, Qiu Lan’s fighting tears rolled down. She bit her lip innocently, about to show weakness, but before she could say a word, the girl abruptly interrupted.
Shen Hua impatiently said: "Pack it up."
"I’m not a good person, and I’m not buying that act."
The other party choked up, and after a few rounds, it was clear she was not going to get any benefits, as Shen Hua was too domineering and left no room for her to maneuver.
She awkwardly covered her face with a handkerchief, full of shame, and was about to run off.
Seeing this, Shen Hua squinted her eyes seriously and tucked the item back into her bag.
"I’ll take it."
She said mockingly: "Whatever is snatched is always the best."
Qiu Lan nearly stumbled as she ran out of the shop.
Perhaps because Shen Hua protected her, or maybe Shen Hua did what she dared not do. Xie Yinong strangely felt some happiness.
Xie Yinong rarely took the initiative: "I’ll buy it for you. Whatever else you want, just say."
Shen Hua glanced at her.
Xie Yinong anxiously held her breath.
The girl leisurely said: "That would be rather embarrassing."
"I’m willing to."
Yingwu frowned upon hearing this and was quite unhappy: "Is our lady someone who lacks Silver Coins? Lady Xie should not say such things again."
She knew! Shen Hua was rich as oil!
Paying Shen Hua’s bill isn’t that an insult to her!
Yet, Shen Hua frowned.
She reproached: "You’re so thoughtless."
Yingwu: ?
Shen Hua: "When a bargain comes knocking, why not take it?"
Makes sense!
During these days, Yingwu has been frantically absorbing all kinds of strange knowledge, and now he was taught another lesson.
Ji Huo was listening intently on the side. He rubbed his nose and whispered, "When you talk about taking advantage, at least keep it light, Xie is right behind you, and she’s not deaf. What if she starts to think of you as a greedy girl?"
Shen Hua furrowed her brow: "How can you maliciously speculate about me who has always been upright and open?"
Ji Huo: ? Who are you calling malicious!
Xie Yinong quickly stated: "I don’t mind."
Ji Huo: ??
That’s not right!!
Why aren’t they being manipulative and scheming!?
He had seen countless women; not to mention strangers, even the concubines in the courtyard appeared deeply sisterly in front of him, considering each other, but when he was not around, they could fight over the smallest matters.
Self-proclaimed expert on women, Ji Huo said: "Alright, I know the two ladies here are definitely competing secretly, but they are maintaining their dignity, hence not showing their displeasure openly."
"You two shouldn’t start fighting."
"Otherwise, I wouldn’t know whom to side with."
Troublesome.
Shen Hua pursed her lips petulantly, she was always direct and did not play riddles, angered cat face: "Are you trying to sow discord?"
Taken aback by this reminder, Xie Yinong also reacted retrospectively; she said nothing, but her look towards Ji Huo was filled with timid disapproval.
Miss Shen had helped her. She couldn’t thank her enough, let alone show any displeasure.
She had already said she was willing to pay, if Miss Shen felt embarrassed to accept the money because of what Ji Huo said, then what?
Being mutually disliked, Ji Huo: ??
... I deserve it, right!
He even felt that he was a fool!
The man angrily turned around, intending to leave; he had initially gone out today to visit the brothel. After walking a few steps, he turned back.
He could be flexible.
"Xie."
"After all, in these years when Xie Xun was not around, I have often protected you. Now, your brother has met with trouble."
Xie Yinong clenched her purse.
"One of my favorites in the brothel has recently been giving me trouble, demanding jewelry and rouge, but I’m short on cash, I really don’t have extra Silver Coin, could you lend me some?"
Xie Yinong did know him; in previous years, Ji Huo regularly visited Xie Mansion to find Xie Xun, and through these interactions, Xie Yinong wasn’t afraid of him.
"But you haven’t returned the money you borrowed last time."
Ji Huo: "Why do you remember so clearly, could I possibly run off with it?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Hua’s eyes sparkled spiritedly. She looked at Xie Yinong.
Xie Yinong: "The time before last, Princely Heir cheated us out of one hundred taels."
Shen Hua: "Ha."
Xie Yinong: "You clearly have a legitimate sister. Why do you always pick on me?"
"Her? She’s in cahoots with my father, she’d rather see me as poor as a little beggar, how could I rely on her? What do you mean by picking on, I treat you sincerely as my own sister."
Xie Yinong turned her face away.
After all, Ji Huo was a decent person and didn’t go forward to rob.
Thus, Shen Hua contentedly emptied Xie Yinong’s purse.
Unlike her usual extravagant spending, when Xie Yinong’s purse was completely depleted, the girl conscientiously stopped her actions.
Xie Yinong rarely did not feel heartache.
"Miss Shen, why not pick some more?"
Shen Hua understandingly: "I can’t always have you sign IOUs and run an account on credit."