ebookland Chapter 32: I'll Make You Pay for Your Debts in Blood
Chapter 32: I'll Make You Pay for Your Debts in Blood
Qin Wan no longer dared to hope that Xiao Jingyu could give her anything. If even her brother and parents, whom she had called "father" and "mother" for sixteen years, could change their minds, let alone this person in front of her who had no connection with her at all.
"Since Your Highness is already engaged to Miss Shen, you should keep her in your heart. It's getting late, I should return home!"
After saying that, Qin Wan turned to leave, but Xiao Jingyu seemed unwilling to let her go. As she walked past him, he grabbed her hand again, this time even more tightly than before.
"Wan'er..."
"Miss!" Wan Shuang's cry seemed to be Qin Wan's lifeline.
Upon seeing someone approaching, Xiao Jingyu subconsciously released Qin Wan's hand, and then, as if afraid of being discovered, turned her body to the side, leaving only her back to the person who had arrived.
Seeing this, Qin Wan felt a pang of pain in her heart. Just a second ago, he said he cared about her, but now that he saw her, he let go of her hand without hesitation.
Is his affection for himself something to be ashamed of?
"Miss, Miss, what are you doing here? I was so worried!" Wan Shuang ran to Qin Wan's side, panting. Seeing that Qin Wan was alright, she was finally relieved.
But why is the young lady here, and who is this man?
Before Wan Shuang could ask any questions, Qin Wan bowed to Xiao Jingyu's retreating figure and said, "This subject takes her leave!"
After saying that, he took Wan Shuang's hand and left. As they drove away, Wan Shuang couldn't help but glance back. She felt that the man's figure was very familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere before.
On the carriage.
After thinking for a long time, Wan Shuang finally remembered who that figure was.
Wan Shuang's pupils dilated slightly, her face filled with shock. She couldn't help but feel a little scared at her young mistress's actions.
The Fourth Prince has already arranged a marriage between Miss Shen and Miss Shen. If it is discovered that Miss Shen is meeting with the Fourth Prince in private, it will be detrimental to her.
After struggling with the thought for a long time, Wan Shuang finally spoke up, saying in a low voice.
"Miss, I know my voice carries little weight, but I still want to remind you that the Fourth Prince has already arranged a marriage between you and Miss Shen. If this is discovered, I fear..."
Wan Shuang dared not say anything more. She knew her young mistress's feelings for the Fourth Prince, and she was afraid that her mistress would be sad.
Even without her saying it, Qin Wan knew what she was going to say next. If someone saw it, they would definitely gossip about her, saying that she was shameless and seducing others.
Wan Shuang knew all this, so why couldn't he think of it? He said he had feelings for her, but then he secretly arranged to meet her. Did he really not care about her reputation?
That's not what true liking is like.
It was just that without her pursuit, he felt empty inside.
"What happened today was truly out of necessity, and you must remember not to mention it to anyone!"
Evening Frost also believed that her young lady would not do such a thing.
"Yes, this servant won't say anything. This servant just glanced around, and there was no one else around. No one would know what happened just now!"
Qin Wan nodded slightly. She thought that if she hadn't left the manor today, none of this would have happened. No matter how absurd he was, he would never have come to the Pingding Marquis's manor to find her.
Therefore, it's best to stay home as much as possible in the future.
Here.
At the foot of Fanlou, beside Daming Lake, Shen Siyi looked towards the middle of the lake. The fireworks feast prepared by Empress Shen for the bestowed marriage was about to begin on the small island in the middle of Daming Lake.
Shen Siyi watched the busy workers from afar, secretly delighted by this blessing that belonged only to her and her brother Jingyu.
Just then, a maid rushed over and whispered a few words in her ear, and her smile instantly vanished.
Afterwards, finding a secluded corner, Shen Siyi spoke again to confirm, "Did you see clearly? Did Brother Jingyu really go to see Qin Wan?"
A woman in black bowed and replied in a low voice, "This subordinate has seen clearly, it is the fourth young lady of the Qin family!"
"Did you hear what was said?"
"His Highness the Fourth Prince is protected by secret guards, and I dared not approach. I did not hear what was said!"
Shen Siyi clutched the handkerchief in her hand tightly. Just now, Brother Jingyu said he had something to deal with, but she didn't expect it to be Qin Wan!
Qin Wan's love for Xiao Jingyu was passionate and intense. Shen Siyi knew about all the past events, so she was convinced that Qin Wan had seduced him this time.
Now that she has been betrothed to Xiao Jingyu, Qin Wan is naturally unwilling to accept it and wants to use such despicable means to snatch away Brother Jingyu. Humph, she is overestimating herself!
Whether it was because the handkerchief had a tear or because Shen Siyi's anger had reached its peak, she tore a rift in the handkerchief in an instant.
When Xiao Jingyu returned, Shen Siyi was already waiting in the private room.
Seeing Xiao Jingyu push open the door and enter, Shen Siyi hurriedly went to greet her, her smiling face as if nothing had happened.
"Brother Jingyu, has everything been taken care of?"
Xiao Jingyu didn't show much expression, only replying, "It's been taken care of."
"Brother Jingyu, the fireworks extravaganza that Aunt prepared for you and me is about to begin. When you weren't here just now, I took a look and this spot is excellent."
We'll be there in a bit... Ah! Brother Jingyu, what happened to your hand?
Halfway through her speech, Shen Siyi suddenly looked terrified, grabbed Xiao Jingyu's hand, and immediately her eyes reddened as she shed tears of heartache.
Xiao Jingyu looked at the minor scratches on her hand. It wasn't a big deal; it was just that the blood hadn't been treated in time when it seeped out, and now that it had scabbed over, it just looked a bit exaggerated.
"It's nothing, just a minor injury!"
Shen Siyi sobbed uncontrollably, heartbroken. "How can this be a minor injury? Who did this?"
Although it was a question, Shen Siyi already had the answer in her heart. He had just gone to see Qin Wan. Who else could have caused this injury but Qin Wan?
Xiao Jingyu couldn't admit that Qin Wan was responsible, so she made up an excuse: "There were too many people on the street, and I accidentally scratched myself!"
Shen Siyi remained silent, crying with heartache as she applied medicine to him. His explanation was so weak; how could she possibly believe it?
That damned Qin Wan not only seduced Brother Jingyu, but also injured her. I will make you pay for this in blood!
Here.
Achoo!
A sneeze made Qin Wan feel uncomfortable all over; someone must be talking badly about her behind her back.
As Wan Shuang thoughtfully handed over the handkerchief, the carriage also came to a stop.
"Miss, we've arrived!" the coachman called from outside.
Qin Wan got off the carriage without thinking much. It was almost 7 PM, so they must have already left.
Having hidden herself away until now, Qin Wan had only drunk a little tea and was starting to feel hungry.
However, as she was walking into the Marquis's residence, thinking about what to eat later and whether she should go to the Quiet Heart Courtyard to dine with her grandmother, an angry voice from behind interrupted her thoughts.
"Qin Wan!"
Qin Wan knew it was Qin Lang just by hearing his voice.
"You clearly promised Yan'er that you would go to Fanlou to watch the fireworks together, why did you break your promise? If you didn't want to go, why did you agree in the first place?"