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Chapter 31 Someone Will Stand Up for Her

Liu Ying is a chatterbox.

These “minor matters” were not worthy of being presented to the Seventh Prince.

But when he actually went inside to report, he couldn't help but say a few more words: "Your Highness, Miss Sangsang has returned and is cooking."

The man on the couch had his eyes closed. Sunlight shone on his exquisitely handsome face, casting a cold and sharp shadow that was so beautiful that one dared not look at him for long.

He seemed to have no reaction to the guard's words.

Isn't it the cook's duty to cook when she comes back?
What's there to say?

Seeing that the Seventh Prince did not react, Liu Ying boldly continued, "I was crying at the door for a while, which caused some delay. I might be a little late."

The man finally opened his eyes, his cold, dark gaze fixed on him, his tone sarcastic and sharp:
"You look exactly like that dead eunuch dog next to him right now."

he……

Liu Ying choked, she had never felt so frustrated in her life.

"Subordinates resign!"

He bowed and took his leave, disappearing faster than a dog.

Whether these words happened to reach Chu Jiang's ears or not, when the girl came over with the food box, his gaze still fell on her face to some extent.

Then I noticed that the little girl was lost in thought.

Even though he stared at her for a long time, she didn't notice, looking completely lost in thought.

Actually, she doesn't look much different from usual. If I had to point out a difference, it would be that her eyes are a little swollen and red, and the vibrant warmth in her body seems to have been drained away, leaving her with an aura of sadness.

Chu Jiang remained silent, waiting for the young cook to speak on her own.

If she were as shameless as before and dared to ask him for help, he might be able to help her.

However, she did not speak until halfway through lunch. Compared to her usual "noisy" self, she was unusually quiet today.

It was as if they were mocking Chu Jiang, saying that his "seeking help" was nothing but wishful thinking on his part!

"Who are you trying to fool with that deadpan look on your face?"

The sudden rebuke startled Qin Su. Startled, she shrank back and instinctively lowered her head to apologize, "It was Sangsang's fault, Mother, please forgive me, I will never dare to do it again..."

Silence filled the room.

The system was stunned: Is this even possible?

Qin Su seemed to suddenly realize what she was saying, and looked up shyly at the young man in black before her: "I... I just..." She couldn't finish her sentence.

The man wouldn't let her go: "Just what?"

Qin Su opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.

Chu Jiang asked impatiently, "Is someone bullying you?"

Qin Su subconsciously shook her head in denial, forcing a smile, but her eyes couldn't help but redden: "It's only natural for the legitimate mother to make her illegitimate daughter do things; it can't be considered bullying..."

"what's up?"

She bit her lip, refusing to say anything more.

Chu Jiang's face darkened, and he said in a sinister tone, "Don't make me ask a second time."

Qin Su looked at him with a mix of helplessness and grievance, like a little rabbit bumping into someone with its nose—not very dangerous, but it made people want to tease her even more.

With her head hanging low, she stated Zhang's demands, then tried to defend her, saying, "My stepmother only meant well for me, but I'm incompetent and can't meet her requirements..."

Chu Jiang sneered directly, "You call this for your own good? Have you lost your mind? Or is the Prime Minister's mansion so poor that it can't afford embroiderers? Making a young lady do this? Should we ask the entire court to donate some money to your family?"

The guard at the door, hearing the sudden increase in volume from inside, instantly went on alert. Inside the room, seeing Qin Su shaking her head, he angrily demanded, "Are you denying me?"

"No, I just wanted to say," she smiled, a hint of pitifulness in her eyes, "I'm not exactly a young lady."

Chu Jiang: ...

This is the first time I've seen someone so timid; it left him speechless!

As for Qin Su, she could tolerate the pressure on embroidery, but who could blame her for the mother and daughter's vicious scheme?

In order to never expose the truth, once she has embroidered enough pieces, they will find a way to destroy "Qin Sangsang's" hands, so that she can never hold an embroidery needle again for the rest of her life.

What's even more ridiculous is the "embroidery pattern she drew herself" that her beloved older sister gave her, which was meant to prove later that the embroidery was indeed "hers"!

Qin Su was deep in thought and didn't notice that the man beside her had suddenly turned cold and slammed his chopsticks down.
"You have nothing to say?"

The girl stared blankly and asked, "What did you say?"

Chu Jiang: ...

"You're out of your mind! Get out!"

The young girl froze, her expression somewhat bewildered, wondering what she had done to offend this sharp-tongued young man: "I..."

Chu Jiang: "What do you mean 'what ...'? Get out of here right now, someone will return these things to you'."

She moved her lips, but ultimately said nothing.

Seeing her leave resignedly without uttering a word of protest, Chu Jiang felt even worse, wishing he could kill dozens or even hundreds of his people to vent his anger!
What's even more infuriating is that this useless, cowardly girl actually dared to anger him!
She deserves to die!
[Warning! Male lead's affection level -1%]

A system alarm suddenly sounded in her mind, and Qin Su paused in her steps, about to step out of the room. Without changing her expression, she asked, "Will the favorability rating drop further?"

Then, before the system spoke, he added, "It's none of my business if it drops; the points won't be refunded."

The system that was just trying to comfort her: [...]

I didn't say I wanted a refund...
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Whether it was a coincidence or not, Qin Su had just returned from next door when someone started banging on the gate.

"Qin Sangsang, I know you're in there, get out here!"

"If you don't open the door, I'm going to have someone force their way in! You'd better be sensible!"

"one two Three……"

"Third Miss, open the door! Open the door, Third Miss! My young lady has come to see you, please open the door!..."

The door was pounded on so loudly it was deafening, and the maid's knocking sounded exactly like a hundred ducks quacking.

Qin Su guessed that, given Qin Wanrou's personality, she would deliberately make things difficult for "Qin Sangsang" and make her life difficult.

But I didn't expect them to be so fast. It hasn't even been a day, and they've already arrived?
But then she thought about it again and understood:

She looked so pitiful and helpless in the main courtyard today; she will definitely seize the time to embroider after she gets back.

Isn't this the perfect time to bother them?
System whispers: [Host, the shop has items to reinforce doors, would you like to redeem them?]

Just as Qin Su was about to say something, she noticed the leaves on the branches swaying slightly out of the corner of her eye. The words that were about to come out of her mouth turned into a smile: "Don't worry, someone will stand up for me."

system:【? ? ? 】

The system seems to be saying, "Host, what kind of daydream are you having? The original owner of this body is a notoriously pitiful person. If the people in the backyard don't eat her anymore, who will help her?"
We can't rely on Aunt Xu, can we?
That guy is heartless. He's good at bullying his daughter, but protecting her?
It's unlikely.

As for the tyrant next door?
That was an angle the system had never considered.

But who would have thought that the person who would ultimately stand up for Qin Su was the one least likely to do so—

(End of this chapter)