CHAPTER 47: CHAPTER 46: PAY FOR THE LESSON!

Lien Yanran sensed something amiss and was shocked, "Was this done by Zhaozhao? What kind of witchcraft is this, Zhaozhao, have you gone mad? Prince An Nan will not spare you."

Yu Nianzhao gave her a sidelong glance, "Running your mouth will cost you. I’m not one to let things slide overnight. So, are you curious to experience how she’s feeling right now?"

Seeing Xie Jiarou’s deranged appearance, Lien Yanran shook her head repeatedly, her face pale.

It was a joke, she was a lady of high standing and not yet married—how could she behave so disgracefully?

Watching Xie Jiarou about to run to the main street, which would undoubtedly cause an uproar,

Pei Yunzhi hurriedly pleaded, "Zhaozhao, Jiarou didn’t mean it. She always has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. Please spare her."

Lien Yanran was anxious, "Yes, yes, what could have caused Jiarou to become like this? Has she... seen a ghost?"

Talking about ghosts brought a sob to Lien Yanran’s voice.

Yu Nianzhao held out her hand to Pei Yunzhi and the others, "Pay for the lesson then!"

Pei Yunzhi looked incredulous, but under Yu Nianzhao’s firm gaze and Xie Jiarou’s increasing madness, she grudgingly handed over the hundred taels she had brought to buy clothes.

Pei Yunzhi’s heart was bleeding; this was Silver Coin specifically given to her by Pei Yuncheng.

Yu Nianzhao smirked, "Just this little?"

Pei Yunzhi, on the verge of tears, said, "That’s all I have. I can’t even buy clothes now."

Lien Yanran, as if seeing a ghost, said, "Yu Nianzhao, have you gone mad for money? Are you extorting your sister’s money?"

Yu Nianzhao scoffed, "A hundred taels of silver is extortion? It’s called buying a lesson! Also, stop clinging to family ties—we’re no longer related. From now on, keep your distance, or you’ll be paying much more next time!"

Lien Yanran clutched her chest in shock, "Yu Nianzhao, has Tomb Guard City turned you into a monster? When you returned to the capital, you were clearly a kind little girl."

"I smiled too much before, and spoiled your Pei Family and Lien Family into these bad habits."

Yu Nianzhao weighed the silver in her hand and sarcastically added, "Kindness will have you living like a dog in Tomb Guard City. Since I abandoned kindness and learned to wield a sharp knife, I’ve felt so relieved and happy. What, do you want to try it too?"

Killing?

Lien Yanran felt the murderous intent in Yu Nianzhao’s eyes. Her eyes turned red, and she shook her head in terror, not daring to provoke her any further.

"Ah ah ah!"

Xie Jiarou’s eyes went blank as she ran frantically towards the door of He Xiu Workshop.

Yu Nianzhao was about to let her go when she ran into someone at the door.

The man’s purple aura crashed into the spirit of Wei Zhao attached to Xie Jiarou.

Wei Zhao fell to the ground, momentarily stunned.

"Go back."

Yu Nianzhao’s light voice came, and Wei Zhao instantly disappeared on the spot.

He Xiu Workshop returned to its normal state.

"Jiarou? What’s wrong with you?"

The man with a handsome demeanor entered He Xiu Workshop, and the purple aura on him attracted Yu Nianzhao’s attention.

[Master, the purple aura on this person looks delicious too.]

[Master, I want to eat, want to eat...]

The purple aura awakened Jiu Ying from her slumber, drooling at the man who had embraced Xie Jiarou at the door.

This is the second man, aside from Xie Jiuxiao, that Jiu Ying has found tempting.

Yu Nianzhao was also puzzled.

Since when was the royal family so rich in purple aura?

"Wah wah wah..."

Once Xie Jiarou regained her senses, memories of her madness rushed back, and she sobbed bitterly, her face pale, "Brother, what did I do just now? Oh my god, it’s too embarrassing. It’s all Yu Nianzhao’s fault; she made me do this. You must stand up for me."

"What have I done? I’d love to hear it from the county princess."

Yu Nianzhao’s light voice echoed from behind, giving Xie Jiarou a jolt, and she looked at Yu Nianzhao in horror.

Flashes of Wei Zhao’s ghostly shadow in her mind, she cried out in fear and burrowed into Xie Yunzhe’s arms, trembling uncontrollably.

She was scared, truly scared.

Which girl wouldn’t be afraid of seeing ghosts? Now, whenever she saw Yu Nianzhao, she would think of Wei Zhao’s ghostly shadow. She was terrified.

The feeling of being possessed by a ghost made her shiver. She couldn’t help but retch at the thought of it.

"Ugh ugh ugh..."

"Jiarou!"

Xie Yunzhe’s handsome face was full of worry. He looked up at Yu Nianzhao, stunned, feeling a sense of familiarity, "You are..."

"Yunzhe, this is Zhaozhao," Pei Yunzhi said hurriedly, "It was my fault for not fulfilling my duties as a sister, allowing Jiarou to provoke Zhaozhao. It’s my fault, please don’t blame Zhaozhao."

Her eyes were moist, a tear at her eye corner, her nose red, a picture of pitiful innocence.

"Zhaozhao?"

Xie Yunzhe murmured, coming to his senses, and said expressionlessly, "No matter who she is, anyone daring to bully my sister must pay the price. Leng Feng, seize her!"

"Yes!" Leng Feng approached Yu Nianzhao with a sharp sword.

"Who dares?" Xie Jiuxiao scolded coldly, causing the temperature in the workshop to drop several degrees.

Xie Yunzhe’s expression froze. He looked up to see Xie Jiuxiao sitting composed, his deep, dark eyes icy, and just one glance could freeze a person!

"Uncle... Uncle?"

Xie Yunzhe’s voice trembled. He was born a child of heaven, Prince An Nan’s eldest legitimate son, and never had his biological father touched him, except for being beaten by Xie Jiuxiao, ever since having profound respect for this uncle!

He questioned, "Uncle, she was the one who first disrespected Jiarou. It’s insubordination to royalty and should be punished!"

"Oh dear! Punishment? So scary, Prince!"

Yu Nianzhao skipped over to Xie Jiuxiao, hooked her arm around his, her tone saying fear, but her face showing no fear, even a touch of excitement!

Xie Jiuxiao glanced down at her, his cold expression showing a hint of helplessness.

Except for Pei Yunzhi, who knew their relationship, the others stared in shock at their intimate gestures!

Xie Yunzhe thought he was seeing things, "Uncle, who is she really?"

"Your future aunt, my Princess Consort Su!"

Xie Jiuxiao smirked at Xie Yunzhe, "What did you say earlier? Princess Consort Su disrespected the royal family and should be punished? Punishment... do you even deserve to?"

The killing intent in his tone instinctively made everyone in the workshop kneel.

The owner of He Xiu Workshop was about to cry, knowing this ominous star was not to be provoked!

Xie Yunzhe’s face was grim, "Nephew dares not!"

Xie Jiarou’s retching stopped as she glanced at Yu Nianzhao timidly, never imagining she wasn’t just boasting, but really was the future Princess Consort Su!

It was over, she shot herself in the foot!

Xie Jiarou was furious, instinctively glaring at Pei Yunzhi, "Yunzhi, did you know her identity from the start?"