Jiahong quickly understood the situation, and after a moment's thought, happily agreed.
Most of the women her age around her didn't fare well. Her current situation wasn't great either, but it was still much better than being beaten and scolded by others.
Tang Zhuyun then told Xiu'er that Jiahong was there to serve her grandmother, Xiu'er took her around to familiarize herself with the surroundings.
To prevent herself from continuing to think about Prince of Jin's perverted reaction, Tang Zhuyun started busying herself with kneading the small pills.
That's all pure silver!
However, the Prince of Jin arrived soon after.
"I've captured Qingfeng."
Tang Zhuyun's eyes widened. "Why? Because of unrequited love? Because love turned to hate?"
You overestimate yourself.
"Overestimating yourself? What does what I'm saying about the two of you have to do with me?"
The Prince of Jin's breathing suddenly became heavier.
She said he loved Qingfeng but couldn't have her!!!
"I am not interested in men, and I certainly wouldn't stoop to the level of any man you would even consider!"
What?! Is that jerk reciting tongue twisters?
"Persuade him to help me, and I will grant you both your wish in the future." Prince of Jin stood with his hands behind his back, his face cold and stern.
Tang Zhuyun: "???"
Which eye of his saw that she liked Qingfeng?
"I can't persuade him," Tang Zhuyun refused. "If a cow doesn't drink water, can Your Highness force it? Qingfeng doesn't like me; he likes money. Your Highness is reluctant to spend money, so you can't use me as collateral, can you?"
What favor could the Prince of Jin possibly ask Qingfeng for?
However, considering the identity of the leader of the Prince of Jin Golden Scale Guard, and the fact that Qingfeng was in that mixed place, which was the most high-end "men's club" in the capital, where he could come into contact with many high-ranking officials and nobles, Tang Zhuyun, with her intelligence, could analyze the situation with a high degree of accuracy.
"He agreed, but I don't believe him," said the Prince of Jin. "Go and talk to him."
Tang Zhuyun rolled her eyes while rubbing the small pill. "Since Your Highness believes I'm so important to Qingfeng, why don't you use me to Qingfeng?"
"That's a good idea too."
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
Get lost!
The Prince of Jin not only didn't leave, but sat down in the chair, staring at her moving hands, and said, "Is this your business with Qingfeng?"
"Yes, what's wrong?"
"If others knew that Lord Tang's beloved daughter could make such a thing..."
Hearing the threat in his words, Tang Zhuyun was enraged. Mimicking his cold laugh, she said with a forced smile, "If anyone else knew, I'd say the Prince is incompetent, that I did this for the Prince, and he used it to make a fortune!"
The Prince of Jin gritted his teeth. "Say that again!"
"Why does Your Highness deceive yourself? I didn't say that. If Your Highness were healthy, why wouldn't you have women around you?"
The Prince of Jin ground his back teeth. "I've had women!"
"Nonsense, otherwise how would Yanran have come?" Tang Zhuyun looked at him like he was an idiot. "But just because it worked before doesn't mean it will work now."
The world is constantly evolving; you have to put it to the test to see what it's really made of!
Before the Prince of Jin could erupt, Tang Zhuyun said, "It's not just me who's suspicious of Your Highness; Your Highness yourself dares to say that you've never heard any criticism?"
"Would you like to give it a try?"
If other women heard these words, they would probably blush and run away in a panic.
But she is Tang Zhuyun!
She had forgotten most of her college classmates' names, but she still vividly remembered the little yellow satin ribbons she used during their late-night chats in college.
"No, I'm afraid it will be awkward. After all, in my heart, Your Highness has always been a great and noble man."
"Tang Zhuyun, the Prince of Jin's Residence has its own family rules."
"Your Highness, this is the Tang Residence."
As the two were locked in a stalemate, Xiu'er called from outside the door, "Miss, Miss, someone is looking for you."
The Prince of Jin didn't move. Tang Zhuyun wiped her hands on a handkerchief, stood up, and said, "He's here."
Before leaving, she glanced at Prince of Jin: "Your Highness, the quantity of my medicine is strictly controlled."
The implication is clear: Please don't steal my medicine!
Seeing the Prince of Jin face, Tang Zhuyun was in a good mood and went out leisurely. "Who is it?"
The man who arrived was the same guy who had helped her deliver things to Jiang Beihan before.
He was now carrying the bundle, smiling apologetically, "Miss, I've returned this to you, and I'll refund your money as well."
Tang Zhuyun was extremely surprised. "This... it's not the appointed time yet. Even if it's to be returned, it can't be returned so quickly."
She began to doubt the quality of this ancient courier company.
"Young lady, don't you know?" the waiter said with a beaming smile, "Jiang Beihan, isn't he the former Marquis of Wuyang?"
"Yes." Tang Zhuyun was completely confused.
"The Marquis of Wuyang's Residence is being exonerated, and he's already on his way back to the capital. However, he doesn't know which route he'll take, so we're returning your belongings and waiving your money."
"Really?" Tang Zhuyun was overjoyed to hear the news; she was happy for Meng Yulan!
She happily accepted the gifts and then handed the shop assistant a large handful of money.
Song Cui'er stood at the door watching the commotion, muttering, "That must be over twenty coins!"
Tang Zhuyun glared at her, and she immediately slunk into the house, pretending to serve Madam Song.
After Madam Song "half-dead," Song Cui'er's mentality also underwent a subtle change, and she was clearly not as attentive as before.
After seeing the waiter off, Tang Zhuyun happily carried her bundle back to her room. Only when she saw the meaningful look in Prince of Jin did she realize that the fellow was still there.
"Why are you looking at me? Am I that pretty?" Tang Zhuyun calmly put away her bundle and said irritably.
"As expected of the number one womanizer in the capital, what man wouldn't you dare to dream of? You wouldn't even let Jiang Beihan, who's thousands of miles away, go."
Tang Zhuyun: "Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness, but I don't want it. Alright, you're quite busy, no need to waste your time here. You and Qingfeng can do whatever you want with your transaction, I don't know and I won't interfere."
"What I do is none of your business." She tidied up the pills. "I'm going to take care of my grandmother now, so don't interfere with my filial duties, okay?"
"Because she's filial, that's why you want to harm her?"
Tang Zhuyun was startled, but quickly regained her composure. "Your Highness should be careful with your words, lest you slip up and say something you shouldn't."
The Golden Scale Guard are far too terrifying. She thought she had done this perfectly, yet Prince of Jin still suspected her.
But despite his suspicions, he had no evidence, and she stubbornly denied everything.