After the favored concubine remarried, the aloof and powerful minister forcibly took her away.

Chapter 64 I Won't Let Her Die

Cheng Hua ran over breathlessly, and only after he finished speaking did he notice Wen Caifu standing to the side.

"what happened?"

Pei Yanzhi walked towards the front hall almost without hesitation, and Wen Caifu hurriedly followed.

At this moment, in the open space of the front hall, Xiang Ning was kneeling on the ground, with the maid who had just pulled her to eat kneeling beside her.

"You blind servant, do you know how expensive this dress of mine is?"

Lu Jiamin was already annoyed by Pei Yanzhi's concubine, and on top of that, she had just pushed Lu Ruoyao.

If Lu Ruoyao goes back and complains to Empress Dowager Feng, her father will surely punish her.

Unexpectedly, while walking with her head down, the maid bumped straight into her.

That jug of wine stained her newly changed clothes purple.

"Princess, Princess, spare my life!"

The maid knelt on the ground, trembling and begging for mercy, fearing that Lu Jiamin would drag her out and beat her to death with sticks.

Do you know how much this dress of mine costs?

Lu Jiamin kicked the maid, who fell onto Xiang Ning.

Xiang Ning reached out and grabbed her, preventing her from falling.

"Men, drag them away!"

"Princess, that person next to you isn't from the Prince's residence..."

Lianxiang glanced at Xiangning and felt that she looked somewhat familiar, but she couldn't figure it out at the moment.

But this outfit clearly doesn't belong to the Prince Qing's mansion, and it's unclear which family's maid she is.

There are quite a few people attending Princess Huihe's birthday banquet. If she offends anyone, it could cause even more trouble.

"I don't care who she is, my clothes are all dirty, didn't you see?"

Lu Jiamin was already arrogant and domineering, and now that she was in a bad mood, she was naturally even more irritable.

So he wouldn't listen to Lianxiang's advice at all.

“This servant can help the princess repair this stain.”

Seeing that she was about to be dragged out and beaten to death, Xiang Ning quickly spoke up.

She never expected that simply coming along to deliver something would lead to this mess.

If she manages to escape this time, she'll really have to go back and pray to the gods and Buddhas.

See if you're having a bad year and are prone to attracting petty people.

"No need."

Lu Jiamin ignored what Xiang Ning was saying and waved her hand, ordering her to be dragged out.

Upon hearing this, the two old women standing to the side were about to drag Xiang Ning and the maid out.

Just as Pei Yanzhi was about to step forward, he heard Caifu say, "Lord Pei, let me go. If you intervene, this maid will really have no way out."

Wen Caifu stood in front of Pei Yanzhi and whispered something.

Everyone in the capital city knows that Princess Huihe, Lu Jiamin, is in love with Pei Yanzhi.

The noble ladies who admired Pei Yanzhi before never dared to express their love because of Lu Jiamin.

This allowed Wen Caifu to take advantage of the situation. If Lu Jiamin knew that the person kneeling in front of her was Pei Yanzhi's concubine, she would be in trouble.

I'm afraid that no matter who steps in today, this maid will not survive.

"I'll just come."

But Wen Caifu wasn't afraid. After all, with her marriage to Pei Yanzhi settled, she would be a thorn in Lu Jiamin's side sooner or later.

But Lu Jiamin couldn't do anything to her.

This also reflects Wen Caifu's attitude towards Pei Yanzhi, showing that she truly doesn't mind Pei Yanzhi's concubines.

Not only that, she also treated his concubines well.

Pei Yanzhi remained silent, while Wen Caifu had already walked over.

"Princess, today is your birthday banquet. If there is blood, it will be somewhat unlucky."

Wen Caifu stood beside Xiang Ning and said with a smile, "This is my maid. She offended you. Please forgive her for my sake."

"I'll compensate you for the price of your dress, how about that?"

Hearing Wen Caifu's words, Xiang Ning looked up at her.

"Wen Caifu, what business is it of yours?" Lu Jiamin already looked down on Wen Caifu, so why would she give her any face?

When Xiang Ning heard Lu Jiamin address her, she slightly parted her lips, realizing that this was Pei Yanzhi's new bride.

No wonder the old lady took a liking to her; it was truly as the rumors said.

It seems that leaving the manor shouldn't be too difficult for her.

“Princess, even if you don’t care about these things, all the guests have already come out. Isn’t it inappropriate for you to beat my maid to death on the spot?”

Wen Caifu maintained a faint smile throughout her speech.

Her attitude fueled Lu Jiamin's anger even more.

"What if I were to beat her to death today?"

Lu Jiamin took a step closer to Wen Caifu. Wasn't Wen Caifu someone who never liked to get involved in these kinds of things?

"Then I have no choice but to stand firm and not give an inch."

Wen Caifu smiled faintly; her father and Prince Qing were not on good terms to begin with.

Now that she is to be engaged to the Pei family, Pei Yanzhi and Prince Qing are secretly vying for power.

Therefore, Wen Caifu was not afraid of Lu Jiamin.

She insisted that the maid was hers and offered to pay compensation, but Lu Jiamin wouldn't let it go.

“Alright, then this princess would like to have a contest with Miss Wen.”

"If you win, I'll release your maid and this servant girl, how about it?"

After saying that, Lu Jiamin reached out her hand to Lianxiang, who quickly placed a longbow in Lu Jiamin's hand.

Prince Qing spent his life on the battlefield, fighting alongside the late emperor to establish the empire.

As his daughter, Lu Jiamin is naturally no less outstanding.

"The princess wants to compete in archery? I can't beat you."

Wen Caifu was a woman raised in seclusion. She was skilled in poetry, calligraphy, painting, music, and chess, but when it came to riding and archery, how could she possibly compare to Lu Jiamin?

"I'll allow you to call someone over, Miss Wen. You're a man of your word."

The fire burning in Lu Jiamin's heart was about to reach its peak.

If it weren't for so many people watching, she would never have proposed a competition with Wen Caifu.

This maid and her servants will be beaten to death on the spot.

Wen Caifu pursed her lips, and just as her gaze turned to Pei Yanzhi beside her, she heard another voice.

“I’ll do it for her, Miss Wen, I’ll do it for you.”

Lu Jiang stepped out from the crowd, but his gaze fell on Xiang Ning, who was kneeling on the ground.

His eyes flickered slightly as he picked up a bow and arrow from the side.

“I apologize for my abruptness, Miss. I am Lu Jiang from the Lu Family Trading Company.”

"If we win, Miss Wen, would you allow me to speak a few words with your maid?"

How could there be such a striking resemblance in this world? Lu Jiang's heart was pounding in his chest.

However, his upbringing did not allow him to act on his own initiative without the permission of others.

That's why I offered to help Wen Caifu win the competition.

"Young Master Lu, this concerns lives. Are you truly confident?"

Wen Caifu felt that rather than having someone of unknown origin take action, it would be better to invite Pei Yanzhi in her name.

After all, she knew Pei Yanzhi's martial arts skills; he could shoot an arrow through a willow leaf from a hundred paces away without a doubt.

"Don't worry, I won't let her die."

Lu Jiang's gaze was firm as he nocked his bow and arrow.

"What does the princess wish to compete in?"

Looking at Lu Jiang, Lu Jiamin also raised her hand: "Whoever can pierce through three copper coins at once and hit the bullseye wins."

"Don't blame me for not reminding you, Wen Caifu, you can't use your words to bind me here after you lose."

Lu Jiamin was arrogant, but Lu Jiang didn't say a word.

He had said he wouldn't let her die; he still had questions for the maid.

"I had no idea that your little concubine could attract so many men."

(End of this chapter)