Chapter 43 - 43: Who Dares to Stop Me

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Young Miss, this isn’t within protocol. The Second Miss has already become a part of our Huainan royal household, taking the position of the Prince’s wife.”

“In that case, could you do me a favor, Butler Zhao? Please inform the prince’s wife that I wish to see her.”

“Very well, but could you and the Third Miss please wait for a moment?”

With that, Zhao Yong cast a look at the maid nearby, instructing her, “Inform the prince’s wife that the Young Miss has arrived.”

“Understood.”

Upon hearing Zhao Yong’s command, the maid swiftly headed into the main estate. As soon as she entered the garden, she spotted Chu Rou seated in a position of authority. Immediately, she announced, “Your Highness, guests from the Jiang family have arrived.”

“Who has come?”

Before Chu Rou could inquire, Zhao Fuqing had already spoken up from the side.

Upon hearing his words, the maid turned her gaze to him and softly responded, “In response to the Young Prince, it is the Eldest and Third Misses of the Jiang family.”

“Jiang Peihuan again. She’s like an unrelenting spirit.”

Zhao Fuqing made to leave as he spoke but was stopped by Chu Rou, “Fuqing, please stay.”

Chu Rou then addressed the maid, “Tell them that the prince’s wife is unwell today and isn’t receiving guests. Ask them to visit some other time.”

“Understood, Your Highness.”

As the little maid departed, Zhao Fuqing turned to Chu Rou with a smile of admiration, “Mother, your foresight is unmatched.”

“You!”

Chu Rou, unable to hide her annoyance, cast an irritated glance at Zhao Fuqing, “Why can’t you show some restraint? Why did you end up in a scuffle with Jiang Ruyun?”

“Mother, she didn’t allow me to touch her and tried to bar me from entering other rooms. 1 simply pushed her a little, how was I to know she would hit her head?”

“Oh, just forget about it… just make sure this stays under wraps, we don’t want the Jiang family finding out.”

“Eldest Sister, Lan Er has already shared about Second Sister’s injury. Do we still have to wait here?”

After waiting for a while without seeing the maid, Jiang Sijin approached Jiang Peihuan and whispered, “Let’s wait a little longer.”

As soon as Jiang Peihuan’s words dropped, they heard footsteps approaching. A young maid came over, paying her respects to Zhao Yong before quietly relaying, “The prince’s wife is unwell and won’t be receiving guests today. Please, Miss, come back another day.” “You’re lying! My second sister has been injured by you guys.”

Jiang Sijin, unable to contain herself, blurted out.

However, Zhao Yong ignored her, turning his attention to Jiang Peihuan, “Miss, you’ve heard. The prince’s wife isn’t accepting visitors. Perhaps it’s best for you to leave.”

“If that’s the case, 1’11 take my leave then,” responded Jiang Peihuan, before turning around to exit.

“Eldest sister?”

Confusion filled Jiang Si jin’s eyes as she watched the scene unfold. Jiang Peihuan merely glanced at her. Recognizing something in Jiang Peihuan’s gaze, Jiang Sijin held her tongue, merely huffed coldly and followed her out.

Once the figures of Jiang Peihuan and Jiang Sijin disappeared around the corner, Zhao Yong finally exhaled in relief. But seeing the maid still standing there, he frowned, “What actually happened?”

“This?” she began, faltering.

“Don’t dawdle, tell me.”

“The prince wounded his wife.”

Knowing Zhao Yong was a favorite of the King of Huainan, the maid didn’t dare to withhold any information and explained what had transpired the previous night.

After hearing the maid’s story, Zhao Yong finally grasped the seriousness of the situation. Jiang Ruyun, still recovering from childbirth, found out that Zhong Fuqing had visited the maid’s room late at night. When she went to confront them about it, a struggle ensued. During this, Zhao Fuqing shoved her, causing her to fall and hurt her head.

Upon realizing this, Zhao Yong was left speechless.

“Elder sister, where are we going?” Jiang Sijin asked once they had left the main courtyard.

Instead of leaving the compound, Jiang Peihuan guided them along a narrow path to a side door.

Seeing Jiang Peihuan stop in front of the locked door, a puzzled look crossed Jiang Sijin’s face.

“We’re going to see your second sister,” Jiang Peihuan explained before moving towards the door, a frown appearing on her face as she noticed the lock.

At that moment, Ye Xiao stepped forward, “Miss, I can unlock this.”

“Please do,” Jiang Peihuan stepped back, giving Ye Xiao space.

Ye Xiao removed the hairpin from her hair, simply twirled it a couple of times in the keyhole, and the door sprang open.

Watching this, Jiang Sijin’s eyes sparkled with excitement, “Ye Xiao, where did you learn that? Can you teach me?”

“If Miss wishes to learn, I will teach you later.”

“Great!”

Seeing the gleam in Jiang Sijin’s eyes, Jiang Peihuan glanced at her and whispered, “Keep quiet. We must go over there silently.”

“Understood, elder sister.”

Jiang Sijin placed her hand over her mouth, following quietly behind Jiang Peihuan. In a moment, they found themselves standing outside Jiang Ruyun’s house.

“You… you all…”

A young maid who had previously delivered a message had just returned to the room, but was surprised to see Jiang Peihuan. She cried out immediately, “Your Highness, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family is here.”

Upon hearing the maid’s shout, Chu Rou emerged from within the room.

As she laid her eyes on the steely-faced Jiang Peihuan, a hint of guilt flickered in Chu Ron’s eyes. Regardless, she addressed Jiang Peihuan coldly, “What brings you here, Jiang Peihuan?”

“Queen of Huainan, this morning, my younger sister’s maid returned home, injured all over. She claimed my sister had been seriously hurt by people at Huainan Mansion,” Jiang Peihuan said.

“Ridiculous! Ruyun is my son’s wife, betrothed formally and honourably. Who would dare lay a hand on her?” Chu Rou retorted.

“I naturally trust Your Highness. If that’s the case, I request to see Ruyun, so I can report back to our grandmother.”

“Well… As you must know, Ruyun is still in her confinement period and needs plenty of rest. If…”

“Your Highness, by avoiding my request, you seem to be lying.”

Before Chu Rou could finish her sentence, Jiang Sijin cut in and called into the room, “Second sister, are you there? Your eldest sister and 1 came to see you…”

Jiang Sijin’s voice was soft, but it was enough to echo through the entire courtyard.

Witnessing this, Chu Ron’s eyes burned with fury, “Jiang Peihuan, what are you implying?”

“Your Highness, I am determined to see Ruyun today. 1 hope you will forgive me.”

Finishing her sentence, Jiang Peihuan took a step forward, only for Chu Rou to block her path, “1 would like to see who dares.”

Seeing this, the smile in Jiang Peihuan’s eyes faded, replaced by a fierce glare, “In that case, forgive me for any rudeness.”

With these words, Jiang Peihuan pulled out a long black whip from her waist.

Not to be outdone, Jiang Sijin withdrew her own red whip.

“You… you all…”

“Anyone who dares to interfere, don’t blame my whip for not being merciful.”

With that, Jiang Peihuan swung her whip. The black whip cracked through the air, causing the maids who were about to step forward to retreat in fear.