Everyone silently shifted the procession to one side, giving Lan Ruoyue a wide berth.
There was something wrong with this woman's head. Better to keep their distance.
Lan Ruoyue had no idea why, but everyone's gazes seemed strange.
Had her actions really been too abrupt?
These paper cutouts were a bunch of country bumpkins who made a fuss over every little thing!
Lan Ruoyue wanted to board the carriage, but the person inside had not even shown her face.
Although this bottom-tier minor character looked both stupid and poor, she was still the lady of the Marquis's Residence. Getting her wrapped around her finger would make things easier later.
"Miss, I ran into danger on the road, and I really can't walk anymore. We're both women. Could you help me? I promise I won't trouble you once we reach the Imperial City."
Huahua: [What's gotten into her? Does she think we look easy to extort, so she's come over to make trouble?]
Jiang Shuyue: [Huahua, you're getting on in years. Why is your temper still so fierce? Stay calm! If all else fails, have May ambush her at night and bury her.]
May raised both hands in agreement. That job was easier than roasting a pheasant without letting its aroma escape.
Smiling, Jiang Shuyue reached a hand toward Lan Ruoyue and curled all five fingers.
Lan Ruoyue said, "Huh? What are you...?"
"Pay up! You want me to rescue you and take you to the Imperial City. You should at least pay for the trip, shouldn't you?"
"No way, no way! Beautiful, don't tell me you were planning to take advantage of me for free?"
"If you attracted villains, you must be rich or noble, right? Why be so stingy with your savior? A hundred taels of silver for food,