"Tch, what a lousy tune! Even its name sounds awful!"
The Elder Princess watched Chu Qingci walk away and could not help snorting.
Standing beside her, Jiang Xiaobai wore a helpless expression.
Indeed, whether the Elder Princess took a veiled jab at Chu Qingci or Chu Qingci turned around and took one at her, the one caught in the crossfire... always seemed to be him!
Who had he offended to deserve this?!
Tang Ningshuang stood to one side, looking from the Elder Princess to Chu Qingci's retreating figure before gently shaking her head.
This was something they had best stay out of!
Just then, the Elder Princess suddenly glanced at Jiang Xiaobai. "You..."
"Oh, don't worry, Elder Princess. I didn't hear a thing!"
Jiang Xiaobai answered at lightning speed.
But as soon as he said it, he realized something was wrong and hastily corrected himself. "No, I mean, little maid!"
"Ahem, well... I'm a little tired. I'll go get some rest!"
With that, Jiang Xiaobai turned and bolted toward his room.
"Oh, young master, don't run!"
Coming to her senses, the Elder Princess gritted her teeth and chased after him. "This princess... no, your humble maid will give your shoulders a nice, thorough massage!!!"
"Ah, my brother Jiang really is popular!"
Standing behind them, Chen Jian watched the pair leave one after the other, his face full of admiration.
Then he turned his gaze to Tang Ningshuang. "Miss Tang, do you also have feelings for my brother Jiang..."
"Oh, get lost! I haven't the slightest interest in him!"
Tang Ningshuang's expression tightened, and she left as well.
Left standing there, Chen Jian scratched his head and could only head off to another room.
As night fell, the air on the mountain began to turn cool.
After dinner, Jiang Xiaobai