12dz Chapter 371 I Want to Break Off the Engagement
Chapter 371 I Want to Break Off the Engagement
Zheng Ruyan rolled on the ground, unable to get up like a dog that had eaten shit. A loud shout made her ears buzz even more.
What assassin? What princess?
She didn't even have time to react before she was pinned to the ground by two strong maids.
Shao Baozhu was also shocked. She watched helplessly as her weak and helpless cousin was pinned to the ground as if she were an assassin, her beautiful white face twisted and in disarray.
The woman who was almost hit by Zheng Ruyan just now was weakly supported by Ruan Zhaoxia.
"…"Princess? What princess?
"Cousin, are you okay?" Ruan Zhaoxia didn't care about the two idiots. She was only worried whether Shen Suian was really scared.
Shen Sui'an looked terrified, "It's okay, I was just a little scared."
Ruan Zhaoxia looked at Zheng Ruyan coldly, "Zheng Ruyan, it doesn't matter how you act like a demon on weekdays, but how dare you hurt Princess Chen!"
Princess Chen!
Zheng Ruyan's body was shaking like a sieve. Even if she had a hundred times the courage, she would not dare to hurt Princess Chen.
"Please forgive me, Princess. I didn't mean to offend you. I am the daughter of the prefect of Jiangzhou, not an assassin." Zheng Ruyan cried out in shock.
Shao Baozhu finally came to her senses at this time. If her cousin was mistaken for an assassin, how could she, as a companion, escape?
"Greetings, Princess Chen. I am the eldest daughter of the Shao family, and have been playmates with Ruan... Sister Ruan since childhood. We were just joking just now and did not mean to offend you." Shao Baozhu hurriedly bowed and apologized.
Shen Sui'an's eyelids slightly lifted, and she covered her chest and said softly, "I was really scared. She suddenly knelt down and hugged someone's legs. How could a lady from an aristocratic family do this?"
"It's not my maid's fault for misunderstanding. I'm not able to move around easily now, and I can't avoid Miss Zheng bumping into me."
After hearing what Princess Chen said, Zheng Ruyan's face turned even paler. If she knew that Princess Chen was standing behind her, she would never dare to fall backwards.
Ruan Zhaoxia must have done it on purpose.
"Isn't the Jiangzhou prefect's surname Zhang?" Shen Suian asked again in confusion.
Ruan Zhaoxia said, "A year ago, Prefect Zheng was questioned for his inappropriate disaster relief. The current prefect's surname is Zhang."
Zheng Ruyan's face turned pale and blue, and she looked at Shao Baozhu for help.
"Princess Chen, my cousin can't bear to step on even an ant. She is definitely not an assassin. Please spare my cousin for the sake of the Shao family." Shao Baozhu spoke again.
The Shao family is the most aristocratic family in Donglin after all, and they will soon become relatives with the Ruan family. Princess Chen will probably be cautious no matter what.
"Then is there any face that the Shao family has in my eyes that I should pay special attention to?" Shen Suian asked indifferently.
"..." Shao Baozhu was stunned. She turned her gaze to Ruan Zhaoxia, hoping that Ruan Zhaoxia could speak for them.
Ruan Zhaoxia had a blank expression on her face, as if she didn't understand what she meant at all.
"Princess Chen may not know that my brother is Sister Ruan's fiancé, and our Shao family will soon become relatives with the Ruan family." Shao Baozhu forced a smile.
"Oh?" Shen Sui'an raised his eyebrows. "From your attitude towards Xia Jie'er just now, I really didn't realize that she was your future sister-in-law. Instead, your cousin looked more like she was about to marry your brother."
Shao Baozhu was extremely embarrassed. If she had known that this person was the Princess of Chen, she would not have said those words just now.
There was a hint of sarcasm in Shen Sui'an's eyes. She had seen Zheng Ruyan pretending to be a delicate little white flower many times in her previous life.
Would Xia Jie'er's fiancé not know that her cousin is interested in him?
Wouldn’t the Shao family know?
They must have known it all, and even thought that after Shao Guanming and Ruan Zhaoxia got married, they would make Zheng Ruyan a concubine. Now, allowing Shao Baozhu to bring Zheng Ruyan to appear in front of Ruan Zhaoxia was just to test Ruan Zhaoxia's attitude.
There may also be an intention to force Ruan Zhaoxia to recognize Zheng Ruyan as soon as possible.
"Have someone send these two girls to the Shao family and tell Mrs. Shao what happened today." Shen Sui'an asked indifferently.
Zheng Ruyan's pupils shrank slightly, and the fear in her eyes became more obvious.
If her aunt knew that she had offended Princess Chen today and might even ruin her cousin's marriage with the Ruan family, she would definitely kill her.
"Ms. Ruan, I was wrong, please forgive me." Zheng Ruyan struggled and wanted to beg Ruan Zhaoxia.
Ruan Zhaoxia glanced at her and said, "Ms. Zheng, as far as I'm concerned, you didn't do anything wrong. It's normal for you to want a good place to go. You don't need me to forgive you."
She didn't like Shao Guanming because he was wavering. He was engaged to her, but felt pity for her cousin. He either found a good marriage for her cousin or broke off the engagement with her and married her cousin.
Ruan Zhaoxia could respect him as a man of affection and righteousness.
But he has his cousin in his heart, and he is reluctant to give up the marriage with the Ruan family. He wants both. He is greedy and shameless!
"I wish you and Shao Guanming a long and happy life together." Ruan Zhaoxia said.
After leaving the Treasure Pavilion, Ruan Zhaoxia held Shen Sui'an's hand with concern, "Cousin, let's go back quickly and let the imperial physician take your pulse."
Shen Sui'an chuckled, "I'm fine, do you really think I'm that easily scared?"
"But..." Ruan Zhaoxia was still worried.
Ning Shuang said with a smile, "Don't worry, cousin, I have been by the princess' side the whole time."
Then there is no way Zheng Ruyan could meet the princess.
Shen Sui'an is about to give birth, and the maids around her are more cautious than each other.
"Go listen to the opera, and don't let other people's mistakes affect your mood." Shen Sui'an said.
Ruan Zhaoxia was relieved when she saw that Shen Sui'an really didn't feel any discomfort.
"Cousin, I want to break off the engagement with the Shao family." Ruan Zhaoxia said in a low voice.
Shen Sui'an asked, "Are you worried that your family won't agree?"
Ruan Zhaoxia nodded gently, "It's just that Shao Guanming and I have been engaged for many years. If he suddenly wants to cancel the engagement, there must be a reason."
"Isn't today's reason enough?" Shen Sui'an asked with a smile, "Just wait and see what Shao Guanming's attitude is and what he will do next."
"Xia Jie'er, you should tell your family about what happened today. You should let your grandmother and aunt know how the Shao family treated you."
Ruan Zhaoxia: "Then I will go back and tell my mother today."
"Let's go listen to a play." Shen Sui'an said with a smile.
After happily watching the opera at the Liyuan Opera House, Shen Sui'an also understood why the Liyuan Opera House was so popular.
That actress is so beautiful.
It is no exaggeration to say that she is stunningly beautiful.
Ruan Zhaoxia said, "The actress' name is Su Ni, and she is the owner of the opera house."
The owner of the opera house was actually a woman.
Shen Sui'an was even more surprised, and at the same time he admired the power of the opera house owner.
"She only performs one show every day, but there are many people coming to listen to her singing on weekdays," said Ruan Zhaoxia.
"You sing really well." Shen Suian nodded slightly.
Suddenly, she hissed and stroked her belly with one hand.
Ruan Zhaoxia was startled, "Cousin, what's wrong?"
"It's okay. Maybe I'm about to give birth. Sometimes my belly feels tight. It will be fine after I relax." Shen Sui'an said with a smile.
"Cousin, let's go back." Ruan Zhaoxia said, and decided to ask the imperial physician to take her cousin's pulse as soon as she returned to feel at ease.