Chi Yanbei couldn’t hold back his temper any longer!
He abruptly stood up: “Liang Chuying, don’t go too far. Aunt Nanzhi’s seniority is clearly established.”
Normally, the three siblings personally brewed tea for Nanzhi—when did she ever need to do it herself?
Chi Yanzhou also frowned: “Liang Chuying, once married into the husband’s family, everything must prioritize the husband’s household. You no longer need to flaunt your status as the young lady of Liang Fu.”
【Oh no, Dagua! I only thought about my own momentary pleasure and forgot about the Heartbeat Value! Quick, check how much the negative Heartbeat Value has skyrocketed to?】
【Host, the Heartbeat Value remains unchanged.】
【That’s good, then. I can keep stirring up trouble.】
Liang Chuying said pitifully: “I just heard that Aunt Nanzhi’s tea-brewing skills are top-notch, and I really wanted to try it! What, am I not even allowed to ask Aunt Nanzhi to brew me a cup of tea?”
Nanzhi: “…”
This Liang Chuying is full of wicked schemes!
She’s infuriating!
Chi Yanning, however, spoke up for Liang Chuying: “I think Seventh Sister-in-law wanting to drink tea brewed by Aunt Nanzhi is perfectly reasonable. Why not show off your skills, Aunt Nanzhi, and let Seventh Sister-in-law enjoy a treat?”
【The Tenth Princess is quite nice, but unfortunately, she’ll soon be deceived by the scoundrel arranged by the Crown Prince—losing both her body and her heart. In the end, her reputation will be ruined, and she’ll leap from the city wall. Ah, since ancient times, beauties have often met tragic fates.】
Chi Yanning froze.
Was her ending really so tragic?
Could Seventh Sister-in-law be mistaken?
Chi Yanbei was about to explode again. This vicious woman—cursing him wasn’t enough, now she was cursing his Tenth Sister too? Did she think he was dead?
Just as he was about to erupt, Chi Yanzhou signaled with his eyes for him not to act rashly.
Chi Yanbei had no choice but to suppress his anger.
Liang Chuying smiled: “Tenth Sister is right! Aunt Nanzhi, you wouldn’t be unwilling, would you?”
Nanzhi forced a smile: “Of course not! It’s my honor to brew tea for Princess Consort An!”
Damn this vicious woman, why doesn’t she just die?
I’m someone respected by Chi Yanzhou and the others, yet she dares to order me around!
Nanzhi cursed Liang Chuying’s ancestors eight generations back in her heart!
Liang Chuying smiled: “I’m so glad Aunt Nanzhi agreed! Please brew a few more cups—I’m sure the others would also like to drink tea brewed by you.”
Nanzhi was seething inside but smiled on the surface: “Alright. Come to think of it, it’s been a long time since Zhou’er and the others have drunk tea brewed by me.”
Chi Yanning smiled: “Yes, yes! I also want to drink tea brewed by Aunt Nanzhi.”
【Tsk, calling him ‘Zhou’er’ this and ‘Zhou’er’ that—do you think you’re his birth mother? This old green tea is truly disgusting!】
【Chi Yanzhou is under my protection. If you dare lay a hand on him, you old hag, be careful—I’ll destroy you!】
The three siblings looked at Liang Chuying with complicated expressions.
【Why are they looking at me like that? Could they have realized Nanzhi is a bad person? This Nanzhi is really patient—only now starting to target them. Even if she ends up destroying them all, who would suspect her?】
The three siblings: “…”
Aunt Nanzhi was their mother’s personal maid who raised them single-handedly. They had long regarded her as family. They believed Aunt Nanzhi wouldn’t harm them—if she wanted to, she could have done so long ago. Why wait until now?
Due to Liang Chuying’s provocations, Chi Yanbei wanted to curse several times but was stopped by Chi Yanzhou’s warning glances.
Chi Yanbei couldn’t understand—since when had Seventh Brother become so afraid of State Preceptor Liang?
To be bullied by a woman like this was truly infuriating.
Nanzhi ground her teeth as she brewed the tea, yet she still had to put on a smiling face. It made her furious.
In the end, she was even criticized by Liang Chuying.
“Aunt Nanzhi, have you not brewed tea for too long? The tea set wasn’t cleaned long enough, and there’s still a lingering smell.”
“Liang Chuying, that’s enough!” Chi Yanbei could no longer control himself and exploded!
Liang Chuying looked at Chi Yanzhou with a pitiful expression: “Husband, Second Brother is scaring me. I’m so afraid!”
[Damn it, this Chi Yanbei has gone crazy! I’m just standing up for the three siblings, but he doesn’t appreciate it. Serves him right for ending up tortured to death in the end!]
[Anyway, his time is almost up. Today, Nanzhi brought a backup plan—the little green tea is about to arrive!]
Chi Yanzhou watched the ever-changing expressions on her face and was momentarily speechless.
Nanzhi said pitifully, “Zhou’er, Princess Consort An, this servant has matters to attend to and will take her leave now.”
“Aunt Nanzhi, stay for the meal.”
“No, there are many affairs in the palace.”
Nanzhi practically fled in panic.
Chi Yanbei blamed everything on Liang Chuying.
This wicked woman is too despicable!
He must have Seventh Brother set a trap to get rid of her!
“Prince Rui, there is a young lady named Duan Qingli outside who wishes to see you,” Su Zihuai reported at that moment.
Chi Yanbei: “It’s Li’er. Please invite her in quickly.”
[The little green tea is here! She’s here to force Chi Yanbei to marry her! Poor Cannon Fodder is being played for a fool and is about to become a father to someone else’s child!]
“Prince Rui, you must stand up for Li’er!”
As soon as Duan Qingli entered, she began wailing loudly.
[Tsk tsk, this green tea’s acting skills are truly top-notch!]
Chi Yanbei immediately rushed over to her and embraced her tightly.
“Li’er, what’s wrong with you?”
“Wuwu, Prince Rui, the day before yesterday, Liang Chuying beat me up in the tavern. My stomach hurts so much!”
Liang Chuying: “…”
She remembered.
The day before yesterday at the tavern, Liang Chuying did indeed run into Duan Qingli.
Because Duan Qingli was blocking her way, Miss Liang kicked her.
What does it feel like when the gossip turns out to be about yourself?
“Liang Chuying, how can you be so vicious? You won’t even spare a pregnant woman!” Chi Yanbei glared at her, grinding his teeth.
Liang Chuying explained, “That day was just an accident because she was blocking my way.”
[Damn it, this little green tea is putting on quite the act. Something that happened the day before yesterday is only being brought up now—how utterly disgusting.]
[I get it now. It must be that scoundrel Wei Qingran who gambled and lost again, sending her here to extort money!]
[This Chi Yanbei is really too foolish. That night, he was drugged with incense and was completely weak. Duan Qingli just took off her clothes and lay beside him. Does he really think he could have done anything? Doesn’t it take effort for a man to do that? He’s foolish beyond belief!]
“Prince Rui, my stomach hurts so much! This child is your flesh and blood. What if something happens to it?” Duan Qingli cried even louder.
Seeing her pained expression, Chi Yanbei silently cursed himself for being too distracted by eavesdropping on Liang Chuying’s thoughts.
He picked Duan Qingli up and said to Chi Yanzhou, “Seventh Brother, if anything happens to my child, I will make sure Liang Chuying pays with her life!”
With that, he carried her away.
[Tsk tsk, poor kid. He’s being deceived so badly. That child clearly belongs to the gambler, yet he insists on becoming a father to someone else’s child!]
“Pitiful people often have their own faults to blame, and you deserve to be schemed against!”
“Seventh sister-in-law, this matter is indeed your fault. Duan Qingli is pregnant, and if her child were really harmed by the collision, my second brother would certainly not let it go,” Chi Yanning sighed and said.