TFWYH – Chapter 681 The Minister’s Sister

Listening to the crowd pointing fingers and whispering about her, Ling Yue felt both humiliated and furious. She was so anxious that tears were almost welling up in her eyes.

She really hadn’t done anything!

Why wouldn’t these people believe her?

She had genuinely come to discuss business and purchase Shopkeeper Wu’s storefront!

Meanwhile, Shopkeeper Wu wore a smug expression. Inwardly, he was cursing nonstop:

You ungrateful little brat. I was doing you a favor by wanting to sleep with you, and you still dare talk about business? Bah! Take a look at yourself. Who do you think you are? The former Miss Su or something? You’re just a little girl trying to seduce me.

Just then, a voice rang out:

“Well, well, what’s going on here? Why’s it so lively?”

Everyone turned to look.

Their expressions changed immediately, and many quickly put on flattering smiles while automatically making way.

The Heir Apparent had arrived.

As a businessman who spent most of his time out and about, Yu Ziqing was known by quite a few people.

Not to mention that this teahouse was technically one of his businesses.

Shopkeeper Wu’s eyes lit up the moment he saw him. He hurried over, even deliberately bumping into Ling Yue as he passed.

How could a young girl withstand a full-grown man’s shove?

She staggered and was about to fall.

Yu Ziqing’s expression turned cold.

With a sweep of his arm, he pushed aside the approaching Shopkeeper Wu and quickly strode over to catch Ling Yue.

His eyes were full of concern, but his face wore a look of mock disgust.

“What happened? It’s only been a few days since I saw you. How did you suddenly become a vixen who seduces old men?”

Seeing a familiar face, Ling Yue finally breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, she felt even more wronged and embarrassed.

The girl was nearly in tears.

Pointing at Shopkeeper Wu, she said:

“How should I know what’s wrong with him? I just saw the sign outside his shop saying it was for sale and went in to ask about it. Then he invited me here to discuss it. After I arrived, he started putting his hands on me, and now he’s twisting the truth and insisting that I seduced him.”

“Oh?”

Yu Ziqing turned toward Shopkeeper Wu with a smile.

There was not the slightest trace of amusement in his eyes.

Shopkeeper Wu’s heart skipped a beat.

“S-Second Young Master… Y-You know this girl? She’s… she’s not a decent person! She was making advances toward me in the private room. Everyone can testify to that!”

Before Ling Yue could speak, Yu Ziqing laughed.

Looking around at the crowd, he said:

“Really? So Shopkeeper Wu is actually a handsome, elegant gentleman and a man of exceptional talent? My, you’re certainly confident. Everyone here saw the young lady beside me trying to seduce you, is that right?”

“Y-Yes…”

Cold sweat poured down Shopkeeper Wu’s forehead as he stubbornly continued his lies.

He didn’t want to.

He already suspected that he’d kicked a steel plate this time.

But the words were already out of his mouth.

How could he take them back now?

Besides, the girl was dressed so plainly that she clearly didn’t look like she came from a wealthy or influential family.

At most, she and Yu Ziqing probably only knew each other casually.

As for “handsome” and “exceptionally talented,” he simply assumed Yu Ziqing was complimenting him.

Thinking this, Shopkeeper Wu gritted his teeth and continued:

“Second Young Master, just look at how poorly she’s dressed. She’s obviously trying to scam some money out of me. I—”

“Hahahaha!”

Before he could finish, Yu Ziqing burst into laughter.

Everyone was stunned.

No one understood what was so funny.

Only after a long moment did Yu Ziqing finally stop laughing.

Turning his gaze toward Ling Yue, he said:

“You silly girl. Why didn’t you just tell them who you are from the start?

It would’ve saved all these people from looking down on you because they judged you by appearances.”

Ling Yue bit her lip.

She hesitated for only a moment before gathering her courage.

Taking a step forward, she declared loudly and clearly:

“I am the younger sister of Lord Ling, the newly appointed Minister of Revenue!”.