The Heir Apparent's Consort: ??
What was wrong with this girl??
She could speak without even opening her mouth??!
"Beep, beep, beep-" (censored)
Realizing she could not get the words out, the Heir Apparent's Consort steadied herself and invited Jian Ruonan into the Flower Hall. "Someone, serve tea to the Fifth Miss."
Jian Ruonan took two steps forward, and only then did the people behind her get a clear look. Despite her small stature, she carried a long sword on her back, and an adorable black-and-white bear followed her.
"What is this?" asked the Heir Apparent's Consort.
Jian Ruonan said, "This is a Flower Bear. You've never seen one before, have you, Your Ladyship?"
I brought it especially to broaden your horizons, you country bumpkin!
The Heir Apparent's Consort: "..."
Not even five minutes had passed since she met Jian Ruonan, and they had exchanged fewer than five sentences, yet the Heir Apparent's Consort was already so furious her soul nearly flew out of her body.
"This must be your beloved pet, Fifth Miss." A smile rested on the Heir Apparent's Consort's lips, but it went no deeper than the surface. "The Heir acquired a pet himself just the other day. Why don't we let your Flower Bear play with the Heir Apparent's pet?"
Jian Ruonan rummaged through the Melon Patch. As it turned out, the Heir of the Prince of the Southwest had acquired a wolf cub the other day. He treasured it and had servants tending it with great care.
This nasty consort wanted to use a wolf to scare our Plum Blossom.
Our Plum Blossom was an Iron-Eating Beast! Why would it fear one lone wolf cub?!
"Your Ladyship, my Flower Bear is a little mischievous. I'm afraid it might hurt the Heir's beloved pet," Jian Ruonan