When these words came out, Chu Jiaoli was a little surprised. She wouldn't stay for too long, so naturally she wasn't afraid of getting into trouble frequently.
However, since he wanted her to leave quickly, why did he insist on keeping her? Did he just sympathize with her for being homeless?
It must be, it's just that she looks pitiful.
A trace of loneliness flashed in Chu Jiaoli's eyes, and she said, "Thank you, Your Highness."
Beigong Tengxiao smiled half-heartedly, pushed a plate of peach blossom cakes on the table in front of her, and said, "I don't like these cakes on weekdays, but you girls might like them."
Chu Jiaoli was stunned for a moment, raised her eyebrows slightly, and said coldly: "So His Highness's carriage specially prepared snacks for women? Are you planning to find a woman to enter the palace?"
Beigong Tengxiao was stunned for a moment, with a look of surprise in his eyes. He seemed to be dazzled. The strange girl in front of him seemed to be jealous...
"You misunderstood. This pastry was made by my royal grandmother herself. She sent some to me. When my attendants saw that I was about to leave the palace, they put them in the carriage."
Chu Jiaoli's hands slowly tightened her robe.
It's so embarrassing for her to show such strong jealousy!
Bei Gong Tengxiao gently raised the corners of his lips, picked up a piece of pastry and brought it to her lips: "This is the only pastry in this carriage. Eat it slowly, or you will choke."
Chu Jiaoli lowered her eyes, not daring to look at him, and said, "As His Highness's maid, am I free to eat the cakes in His Highness's hand?"
Beigong Tengxiao said with a smile but not a smile: "Be my maid, just obey."
Chu Jiaoli paused, hesitated for a while, then slowly leaned over, took a small bite of the pastry in his hand, then picked up the tea cup on the table, took a sip of tea, and slowly opened the pastry in her mouth,
Taste it carefully, let the aroma of the tea melt in, and then swallow it slowly.
It has a faint peach blossom aroma, melts in your mouth, and is sweet but not greasy. This was one of her favorite pastries in the palace.
A hint of surprise flashed through Bei Gong Tengxiao's eyes. He raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "I didn't expect you know how to eat pastries so well."
Chu Jiaoli looked at him calmly, showing a smile that did not reach her eyes, and said with a slightly mocking tone: "This pastry is a delicacy that high-ranking officials and nobles enjoy together for an hour in their spare time. Do you want to say something?"
, A mediocre commoner like a common girl may never have the opportunity to eat such expensive cakes in this life? Eat like a hungry wolf, choke and be embarrassed, lose all manners, and make a joke in front of His Highness? "
Hearing this, Beigong Tengxiao smiled lightly and said: "You are worrying too much. Since I am willing to save you, I will not care about your manners. Even if you are really choked, I will help you more."
Tea, if I want to make fun of you just because of your different status and environment, that would be too childish."
Chu Jiaoli took another sip of tea to cover up her slightly extreme behavior just now, lowered her head and said, "It's just a common girl's heart."
Chu Mansion.
The once glorious imperial merchant residence is now depressed and desolate.
Sitting in the hall is a lean, middle-aged man with fairly regular facial features, a thin mustache, and elegant clothing. He is Chu Jingmao, the master of the Chu family.
Looking at the banknote in his hand, he let out a long sigh.
He dismissed his servants, sold off his valuable antique furniture, and now he is reduced to selling his daughter.
"My three daughters are gone. If I spend all the money, I don't know what to do..."
"The master is in trouble! Something bad is going to happen!" The housekeeper ran in from outside in a panic.
"Why are you panicking? Tell me clearly!" Chu Jingmao scolded the housekeeper.
"Master...Master, he..."
Hearing Chu Yuanzhe, Yang immediately stood up and said in a panic: "What's wrong, young master?"
The butler pointed outside and said: "The young master was fighting with someone in front of Prince Qi's mansion. He was about to be sent to the Yamen by Prince Qi, but he bumped into His Highness the Crown Prince! His Highness the Crown Prince heard that he was from our Chu Mansion, and the eldest and third young ladies
To fan the flames, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ordered a thorough investigation into the cause of Zhang Cairen's death, and escorted the young master... to Dali Temple!"
Hearing this, Yang immediately rolled his eyes and almost fainted.
"Mother!" Chu Jiaoping hurriedly supported her, and then she was able to stand firm. The two of them burst into tears.
Chu Jingmao was so angry that he was shaking all over. He raised his trembling fingers and said, "What did you say? Chu Jiaoxing and Chu Jiaoli fanned the flames?! How could they two..."
"That's right, Master. First, the eldest lady said in front of Prince Qi's door... that the second young lady was seriously ill and unconscious and wanted to sell herself to save her sister. After the second young master heard about it, he made trouble because of it. Then the third young lady escaped from the sedan chair of the Zhao Mansion and met him by chance.
Your Highness the Prince, the Second Young Master wanted to stop the Third Miss, but the two sisters got into a conspiracy and actually encouraged His Highness the Prince to take him to Dali Temple!"
"Two bitches!" Chu Jiaoping screamed, holding her trembling hands tightly, "They... how dare they two!"
"That's unreasonable!" Chu Jingmao was so angry that he puffed his beard and glared, "Why don't we catch them both back!"
"Back to the master, the eldest lady has entered Prince Qi's residence, and the third lady... was bought by His Royal Highness from Butler Zhao at a high price of one thousand taels in public and brought back to the palace!"
"What?!" Chu Jiaoping frowned, her nerves tense. This Chu Jiaoli, who is usually submissive, dared to seduce the prince in the street today, which is really unexpected!
Her nails dug deeply into her flesh, and she gritted her teeth and said, "I'm not done with you two!"
"One thousand taels?!" Chu Jingmao exclaimed, his fingers couldn't stop trembling. He frowned and nervously said to the housekeeper, "One thousand taels is enough to turn Chu Mansion over! Why don't you go to Zhao Mansion to ask for it?
Come back!"
"Master! Our Zhe'er has fallen into this situation, and you don't care at all!" Yang cried.
"You are confused! One thousand taels is not enough to bribe Dali Temple and settle this matter!" Chu Jingmao said loudly.
Yang was stunned for a moment, then immediately nodded in agreement and said to the housekeeper: "What are you still waiting for? Go to Zhao Mansion quickly!"
Hearing this, the housekeeper knelt down in tears and said: "Madam, housekeeper Zhao just sent someone over to say that the third lady has been sold by the madam and has long been separated from the Chu family. These one thousand taels they... swallowed
Already..."
Chu Jingmao went from great sorrow to great joy and then to great sorrow again. His eyes turned red with anger, he raised his hands and pinched Yang's neck, roaring angrily: "It was you, a bitch, who sold my pear! It's just that little difference.
Just a little bit! Our Chu Mansion can return to the days of prosperity and wealth! Why! Why did you do this!"
"Dad, are you crazy?" Seeing such a scary move, Chu Jiaoping and the housekeeper immediately reached out to pull Chu Jingmao's hand away.
Chu Jingmao actually changed Chu Jiaoli's full name to the affectionate "Li'er", and even wanted to kill his mother for her. The series of violent blows brought her to the edge of madness, and her hatred for Chu Jiaoxing...
Instantly transferred to Chu Jiaoli.
The released Yang coughed desperately and held Chu Jiaoping's hand tightly. She took a deep look at Chu Jiaoping and did not dare to speak.
The two looked at each other with anger in their eyes, and their hands were shaking uncontrollably.
Chu Jiaoli, we, mother and daughter, will never let you go!