FRGNM -Chapter 260 Ignorant Girl

“Ling’er, don’t be rude!” Yue Hua’s face changed drastically. That temper of Ling’er’s really hadn’t improved! She didn’t even realize that, although those two people had no official status, they were accompanying the Crown Prince. They were, after all, people close to His Highness—she had no right to shout at them!

East Yang Ze snorted coldly. “These two are honored guests of Jinshui. Even I had to kneel three times and kowtow nine times to invite them here. And what are you, barking at my kingdom’s top guests?”

“I… I…” Ling’er’s voice faltered. The cold aura and battlefield-like killing intent in East Yang Ze’s gaze made her flustered. Yet she still summoned courage and shouted, “I refuse! What kind of honored guests are they of Jinshui? I’ve never heard of them! Your Highness, you’re just speaking recklessly to protect them!”

“Yes, I’m protecting them! So what? Do you want to oppose me?” East Yang Ze’s voice was fierce.

Everyone kneeling on the ground drew in a cold breath.

Yue Hua’s face turned pale; he fully understood East Yang Ze’s meaning. The words implied that the Yue family might rebel! Alarmed, Yue Hua quickly grabbed Ling’er and shouted, “Come back! Don’t embarrass us! Your Highness, Ling’er is just a child, please…”

“Opposing means you. Foolish and tyrannical, treating two outsiders as honored guests. What status do they have to deserve your kowtows? They’re just two lowly people, and I…”

“Slap!” A sharp slap landed across Yue Ling’s face. Yue Hua shouted, “Insolent child! Shut your mouth! Your Highness, Ling’er… she’s not—”

“Coming from your daughter’s mouth, it sounds exactly like that. But I trust you—Lord Yue has no intention of rebellion. Still, that city lord seat is uncomfortable; I wouldn’t mind giving it to someone else,” East Yang Ze said coldly, his eyes flashing with deadly intent. Clearly, Yue Hua’s position as city lord was in jeopardy.

Cold sweat dripped from Yue Hua’s forehead. He cupped his hands. “Thank you for Your Highness’s consideration. My Yue family is loyal to Jinshui, without the slightest disloyalty.”

“Father! How dare you hit me! He talks like that, and you’re still polite? This is Danhuai City, not the capital! If I want him to enter alive, he better leave alive! It’s just a Crown Prince, so arrogant! Jinshui isn’t even yours!” Yue Ling clutched her cheek and shouted furiously.

In her eyes, she was the greatest; no one could compare to her father. Her arrogance stemmed from this mindset. Opposing the Crown Prince? Why not!

It was like a heavy hammer had struck East Yang Ze’s chest. His expression changed, and a murderous aura erupted from his eyes. He looked as if he wanted to kill the girl instantly.

Bai He, understanding his heart, quickly reached out and held him back. “Don’t act rashly. She’s just a little girl, speaking nonsense.”

“I’m not speaking nonsense! Father has already discussed with other city lords to select the Second Prince as king. Let’s see how happy you remain, hmph!” Yue Ling turned her head, only to get another slap across her face.

Cold sweat poured from Yue Hua’s forehead. He knelt quickly. “Your Highness, please don’t listen to the child’s nonsense. She… she isn’t well in her mind!”

“Father, it’s you who has the problem. You’re close to the Second Prince but still fawn over that worthless Crown Prince. Who is he? And those two lowly people, they’re just…” Before she could finish, Yue Hua grabbed her head and slammed it into the ground.

The floor trembled. Her forehead hit the ground, blood slowly spreading.

Yue Hua drew in a deep breath, cupped his hands. “Your Highness, Ling’er is ignorant. Please forgive her, she…”

“I’m not wrong! They’re nothing! Worthless!” Supporting herself, Yue Ling slowly lifted her head, the gash on her forehead looking terrifying.

Qingyi rubbed her temple helplessly. “Alright, alright… what a mess this has become.” She extended her hand, and a medicinal plaster appeared. She knelt, ran her right hand lightly, and purple Dou Qi flashed, healing Yue Ling’s wound. She pressed the plaster firmly to Yue Ling’s head. “I forgot to say, I’m a medicinal physician. I came to Danhuai Tower with His Highness for some fun. These two with me are Purple-Rank Dou Qi Masters.”

It was like a bomb dropped among the crowd. Everyone stared, wide-eyed. Purple-Rank Dou Qi Masters—how young were they!

East Yang Ze snorted coldly, his gaze on Yue Ling, as if he wanted to tear her apart. He stepped away indifferently, while the kneeling girl remained dazed, staring forward.

“Heavens, Purple-Rank! They really exist, and there are two of them! No wonder even the Crown Prince had to kneel nine times to bring them here. With Purple-Rank backing, this kingdom will be his alone!”

“Exactly! That spoiled girl dares to shout at Purple-Rank. She must be suicidal! She’s already been stunned from that slap—let’s see how arrogant she gets next, hmph…”

“I saw it! That medicinal physician’s Dou Qi is purple! Incredible! Just a touch, and Yue Ling’s wound healed! Follow the Crown Prince, and this kingdom will be his!”

The crowd chattered excitedly. Yue Hua’s hands shook; he knew a new city lord would soon be appointed. But his daughter—the troublemaker—looked dazed, speechless.

“Ling’er… you foolish child, why must you oppose them? Father can’t protect you…”

“This is infuriating! The daughter of a city lord saying such things—who gave her the audacity?” East Yang Ze slammed the table, cold-eyed.

Now appointed Crown Prince, the future king of Jinshui was him. He had fought for Jinshui on the battlefield, yet people in the capital had conspired to steal his position. To suppress him? Dream on!

Bai He sighed softly. “Your Highness, don’t trouble yourself further. The girl is arrogant and reckless, don’t bother with her. It’s just nonsense. By the way, Your Highness, is your wound still painful?”

“Call me Ze,” East Yang Ze said impatiently, sitting down and clutching his injury.

Silver Wolf shook his head. “I’ve never seen a woman like her. Terrifying. If her father were a real big shot, I’d be scared. But he’s such a minor official—showing off for what? Like Ruoxi often says, half a jar rattles; for successful people like us, it’s better to be low-key.”

“Pfft! Successful? Spend less time talking and think about how to control Purple Bamboo instead,” Qingyi raised an eyebrow. After all, all of Jinshui meant nothing to them. Besides, his identity had been deliberately revealed to help East Yang Ze consolidate power. Once news spread that Purple-Rank backs him, all officials would shift allegiance.

Taking a deep breath, East Yang Ze clenched his fists. “I’ve been impatient. Bai He, will you accompany me for a walk? I need some quiet.”

“Alright.” Bai He nodded, quickly taking his wrist and leaving.

“Actually, I’m feeling bad too. Ruoxi, you should accompany me. I ate human flesh today; the guilt is overwhelming. I feel so nauseous… you can watch over me?” Silver Wolf imitated East Yang Ze’s weak state, grabbing Ling Ruoxi’s wrist, his pitiful eyes begging for attention.

Goosebumps covered Ling Ruoxi. She quickly grabbed Qingyi’s hand and pushed him out, trembling. “He’s a medicinal physician, an extremely skilled one. No matter how serious your illness, he can cure it. Even your discomfort from eating human flesh—he can make you vomit it out. Bye, Mingyu, let’s go!”

She grabbed Luo Mingyu’s hand and dashed outside.

Poor Silver Wolf watched Qingyi tearfully. “No one cares if I live or die! Forget it… you go ahead. I’ll find a she-wolf later, and you’ll be jealous!”

“Eh, I’m not jealous or envious. The only one feeling that way is you,” Qingyi chuckled. He had to prepare elixirs for Ling Ruoxi; his injured fingers wouldn’t recover in days, and with ten fingers connected, the pain was intense. Plus, some elixirs for alertness were needed.

Outside, the sky darkened. The city lord’s mansion was in uproar again. Third Miss Yue Ling had disappeared. Everyone searched, but she was nowhere to be found.

“How so? No comment?” The incense pouch on the table looked awful, wrinkled and unrecognizable.

Ling Ruoxi thought for a moment. Only Bai He knew she had embroidered the pouch. Had she given the half-finished work to Luo Mingyu? But it was so ugly even she couldn’t bear to look.

“What do you want me to say?” She shrugged, feeling uneasy as she looked at the seated person.

Luo Mingyu gently held Ling Ruoxi’s hand, frowning. “If you can’t do it, don’t. Your hands are already like this. What do you want me to say?”

“You told me to do it!” Ling Ruoxi rolled her eyes, quickly withdrawing her hand, feeling awkward.