Chapter 10, Being Robbed and Beaten
Come here, apprehend these two assassins
The sound of fighting suddenly erupted outside the carriage, and the scene unfolded too quickly. For a moment, Ye Xiaonuan was stunned, and she foolishly thought that perhaps the man had sent someone to rescue her. Once she regained her senses, she hurriedly lifted the curtain of the carriage.
In an elegantly exquisite room, a young woman with a strikingly beautiful and refined appearance sits in the chair opposite her, gracefully and comfortably sipping the fragrant tea offered by her maid
Unfortunately, she is a woman
Is this how the people of the Cangyue Kingdom behave, so rudely?" The woman set down her teacup, and a suddenly gentle voice emerged, making the sarcasm in her words unmistakable. Her beautiful eyes roamed over Ye Xiaonuan without any attempt to conceal their scrutiny.
The woman's splendid attire, exquisite makeup, and graceful demeanor all exude an unparalleled sense of nobility
"Refusing to drink the toast means you will have to drink the penalty wine!" The woman coldly turned around and stepped back, taking the long whip coiled in a circle that the maid handed her, her beautiful eyes flashing with a fierce light
This is simply an insult to her status as the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's residence
Ye Xiaonuan furrowed her brows even tighter: "What business is it of yours?"
It turns out that she has become the target of jealousy from that man's pursuer
The woman's voice had clearly lost its previous gentleness, and her expression appeared somewhat fierce: "Do you know who I am? How dare you speak to me like this? Even if you are from the Cangyue Kingdom, it makes no difference; I will not show any mercy!"
She suddenly curled her lips into a smile and asked, "So, do you like King Li?"
The one called "sister" by Nangong Fuqing lightly curled her lips into a cold smile: "It is of no concern. Although what she did today has offended me, it can be considered a good thing for us."
The woman lying on the beauty couch smiled faintly, then beckoned her younger sister to her side, gently patting her hand in a comforting manner, and said: "She has fought against me for so long, yet she still lost to me. Now she wants to compete with you for the position of the Princess of Li, do you really lack this little confidence?" Su Xuelian competed with her for the title of Crown Princess four years ago and ended up losing to her. Now, in the imperial city, the most esteemed woman, aside from her as the Empress, is likely only the Princess of Li.
In today's context, the identity of the Duke of Li is one that even the Emperor must regard with caution. Holding half of the military power, the prince is also the adopted son of the Emperor of the Cangyue Kingdom. As her father said, even if the Nangong family cannot curry favor with the Duke of Li's residence, they will never allow others to do so either
This time, the slap was clearly heavier than the last one, causing Ye Xiaonuan's head to tilt, and her ears suddenly buzzed. She turned her head back angrily to look at the woman with a sinister expression, realizing that she had indeed hit the nail on the head.
In the next moment, with a sharp "slap," a resounding slap landed on her cheek
In the capital city, how many women are covetously eyeing the position of the Princess of Li, only to be outdone by a woman of no status or rank, who has entered the Li royal residence first
"Doesn't my sister understand? She has already kidnapped someone; how can that be a good thing?" Nangong Yuexiang clearly expressed her suspicion and confusion
Another slap landed on her cheek
At this moment, Ye Xiaonuan was also disinclined to pay attention to the misunderstandings regarding her identity. Along the way, fearing that she might struggle and escape, her hands and feet were bound, leaving her unable to stand. She could only sit on the ground, vigilantly watching the beautiful young woman.
Who is more impolite than whom
Nangong Yuexiang paused for a moment, her eyes still reflecting a hint of unwillingness. "Sister, it is not that Yuexiang fears Su Xuelian, but rather that I am standing up for you. You are now a revered princess, yet she dares to confront us directly, which is simply a blatant disregard for your status!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Xiaonuan let out a mocking sneer: "You think I will just roll away because you told me to? Who do you think you are?"
Sister, isn't Su Xuelian's behavior too dismissive of you? She even dares to rob your carriage!
Of course, there is no way that Princess Li could allow Su Xuelian to obtain her position
A woman who has been bestowed with favor dares to be treated disrespectfully, even without a name or status
Such a cold-hearted man, she deeply regrets having had that kind of relationship with him
However, she did not have time to clearly see the situation outside when suddenly a mass of black enveloped her, instantly shrouding her entire body. Then, her body was lifted off the ground, and she was carried away from the carriage
Upon seeing this, Ye Xiaonuan's eyes widened in shock. Not only had she been kidnapped, but after just a few words, the other party actually took action directly.
In the exquisitely luxurious and unparalleled carriage, Ye Xiaonuan sat in silence, her hands rubbing together alternately. If one were to say that she was not at all nervous at this moment, it would surely be a lie
Is it merely impolite
Ignoring her anger, the woman asked again: "Tell me, when will you come to our Jinling Kingdom? Has King Li favored you?"
The woman standing opposite her, who bore a resemblance to her of about forty to fifty percent, did not seem to possess the same calmness and contentment.
The position of the Princess of Li can only be held by the daughters of the Nangong family
And the sound of the fighting grew farther and farther away from her
In order not to be outdone by her, Su Xuelian has now devoted all her thoughts to Li Wang.
There is a sense of confusion regarding the people and events that are about to come, accompanied more by a feeling of helplessness
Suddenly struck, Ye Xiaonuan was momentarily taken aback. Hearing the woman's words, filled with arrogance and mockery, she trembled with anger all over.
Although that woman is by King Li's side, we cannot ascertain King Li's attitude towards her. Now that Su Xuelian has taken that woman from me, given her temperament, she is unlikely to treat that woman well. In this way, we can not only gain insight into King Li's attitude but also avoid offending him and the people of the Cangyue Kingdom. If that woman enters the palace, she will not dare to act against her until she has figured out King Li's attitude. With the woman in Su Xuelian's hands, it serves as a means of testing the waters. Thus, we can not only gain insight into King Li's attitude but also avoid offending him and the people of the Cangyue Kingdom. If that woman enters the palace, she will not dare to act against her until she has figured out King Li's attitude. With the woman in Su Xuelian's hands, it serves as a means of testing the waters.
What the hell! Damn it! Have I encountered a madman or what!
Help! Feeling the malice from the other party, Ye Xiaonuan instinctively called for help
Encountering such an event in broad daylight, it would be false for Ye Xiaonuan to say she was not afraid. When the black cloth covering her was torn away and thrown to the ground, she looked pale as she gazed at everything before her
Snap
"Tell me, what exactly do you intend to do by tying me up?" If it were a man who had kidnapped her, she might still think that the other party was doing it for the purpose of sexual assault
"What if I say that I have slept with King Li, would you still kill me?" Her words carried a hint of self-mockery.
What kind of vision is this!
"Who are you? What have you brought me here for?" As soon as she thought about being kidnapped by this unfamiliar woman, Ye Xiaonuan felt irritated and directly widened her eyes to question the other party's intentions
In a palace of unparalleled luxury, a woman adorned with a phoenix hairpin and dressed in exquisite garments lies elegantly on a beauty couch. Her noble aura permeates the air, accompanied by the lingering scent of sandalwood, exuding an unmatched grace that no one can rival
Deep within the palace
"Kill you?" The woman's beautiful eyes were somewhat fierce. Just the thought that she had tried every possible means to gain the man's attention, while this woman in front of her was actually favored by him, even without any formal title, was enough to drive her to jealousy. What made her inferior to this woman before her? "You don't need me to kill you. If you know what's good for you, hurry back to Cangyue Kingdom, or don't blame me for being polite to you!"
The question was quite direct; Ye Xiaonuan, upon hearing her mention that man in both of her inquiries, could guess the reason even if she were not particularly astute
And this woman actually had her kidnapped here by that man to force her to answer questions.
No one likes to be threatened. For her, having grown up this way, no one has ever dared to speak to her like this. Regardless of the high status of the woman before her, she has been raised like a princess since childhood.
The young woman slowly rose to her feet and walked in front of Ye Xiaonuan, looking down at her with a pair of beautiful eyes, ignoring her confusion and slight anger, and instead asked in return: "How long have you been by the side of King Li?"
Even if she has nothing at present, she cannot swallow her pride in this situation
Just as the carriage had been traveling for about a quarter of an hour, it suddenly came to a sharp stop, as if it had encountered some obstruction. In an instant, a sharp voice from outside the carriage rang out: "Boldly, who are you? How dare you block our way!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Xiaonuan furrowed her brows
The people of the Cangyue Kingdom? It seems she heard this yesterday while accompanying a certain man at the tavern, apparently it was that beautiful young man introducing her identity to the Prince of Ji.