Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 1016 - 114_1

Chapter 1016: Chapter 114_1

In the end, Shangguan Wanru could not go with Xiao’er to visit Xiao’er’s fourth aunt, because someone from Prince An’s mansion reported: Zhuan’er was crying so hard in the mansion that he couldn’t breathe, and none of the wet nurses could calm him down.

While Xiao’er breathed a sigh of relief, she felt that Shangguan Wanru was a bit different from usual today but didn’t dwell on it, thinking Shangguan Wanru had something she needed help with and didn’t know how to ask. She decided to find Shangguan Wanru and ask her about it when she was free the next day.

After Shangguan Wanru left, Xiao’er said to Yang Liu and Zhao Yong, "It’s crowded everywhere, and it’s hard to move the carriage. Let’s walk to my uncle’s shop! Zhao Yong, wait here for a moment."

"Yes, Your Highness."

So, Yang Liu held up a paper umbrella to shield Xiao’er from the sun, and they walked along the riverbank towards Shen Chengzu’s shop.

The journey was crowded with people, offering ample opportunities for someone with ill intentions.

The two of them strolled along casually, but they were both carefully observing their surroundings.

Shangguan Xuanyi had disguised himself as an ordinary man and was following not far behind them.

Xiao’er made her way through the crowd who had gathered to watch the dragon boat race, heading toward Shen Chengzu’s shop. Yet nothing seemed to be amiss as they neared the shop.

Xiao’er began to question if her sixth sense, which had never let her down through two lifetimes, was failing her this time.

She walked all the way to the restaurant door without any incidents occurring.

Xiao’er had no choice but to enter the restaurant, which was devoid of customers aside from the shopkeeper and a waiter, as everyone was off watching the dragon boat race.

Upon recognizing Xiao’er, the shopkeeper immediately came forward to bow and asked, "Your Highness, are you looking for the master of the house? They’ve all gone to watch the dragon boat race."

"So, Uncle Four and his wife are not here. Well, I’ll wait for them then. I didn’t eat much during breakfast and am quite hungry now. Please serve me anything you have, shopkeeper."

"Of course, Your Highness, please wait a moment." Upon hearing her request, the shopkeeper personally hurried to the kitchen to arrange the food.

Xiao’er sat down with Yang Liu, deciding to wait it out in the restaurant.

She believed that what was destined to come would eventually come.

Before the food was served to Xiao’er, a cheer from the outside indicated another round of the competition was over.

After two rounds of competition, it was nearing lunchtime. Many people suddenly flooded into the restaurant, quickly filling up the tables on the first floor. Soon, the second floor, third floor, and private rooms were also fully occupied.

When Shen Chengzu and Mrs. Lu returned, the shopkeeper immediately informed them that Xiao’er was there.

They came by Xiao’er’s side immediately, suggesting that Xiao’er have her meal in a private room to avoid potential disturbance. Xiao’er refused, and explained that they didn’t need to fuss over her. She was going to leave as soon as she finished eating.

Since they knew Xiao’er lived by her words, they left to attend to other matters.

Once Xiao’er received her meal, she and Yang Liu overheard conversations about the dragon boat race while eating and kept an eye on the surroundings all the time.

Shortly after, a child sitting next to Xiao’er knocked over a teacup. With a look of fear, the child jumped off the stool and attempted to pick up the fragments on the floor.

Upon hearing the noise, Xiao’er glanced over.

The woman reprimanded the child in a low voice, "Sit down, don’t move."

Seeing the woman, the child immediately sat back on the stool, daring not to move a bit more.

Keeping an arm on the baby in her bosom, the woman bent down to pick up the shattered pieces of the cup off the floor.

The main hall was bustling with people, and the waiter didn’t notice the commotion on the woman’s side.

Seeing that the waiter was busy and that the woman, holding an infant in her arms, was unable to pick up the fragments, Xiao’er, who was closest to the woman, said, "Ma’am, it might be inconvenient for you to pick up these shards while holding the baby. I’ll help you."

The woman looked up at Xiao’er, her face filled with embarrassment. "This... this isn’t right. I should do it."

Xiao’er smiled, "It’s alright."

Yang Liu wanted to help Xiao’er pick up the shards, but Xiao’er deterred her with a look.

Xiao’er noticed that the woman had sneaked numerous glances at her since she sat down. While Xiao’er was used to such attention due to her beauty, she felt something different about the woman’s gaze.

Seeing this, Yang Liu didn’t move._TOP

As Xiao’er bent down to pick up the shards, the little boy on the stool suddenly jumped off. His foot narrowly missed stepping on Xiao’er’s hand. She swiftly dodged his foot but ended up cutting her hand on a shard.

A chill overcame Xiao’er: Could the tea in the cup have been poisoned, and the woman’s intention was to get her to cut her finger, so the venom could seep in through the wound?

However, Xiao’er quickly deduced that she was wrong. The tea wasn’t poisoned.

Could it then be that the little boy intentionally jumped off the stool?

Seeing Xiao’er’s hand injured, the woman became anxious, "Madam, please don’t pick up the shards anymore. Your hand is injured and bleeding."

After saying this, the woman scolded the little boy, ’Didn’t I warn you not to move? Don’t you know the shards are sharp? Look how the young madam is bleeding because of you! Quickly, apologize to her!!!’

Seeing the situation, Yang Mei could no longer sit still. She shared the same fear as Xiao’er that the cut might be poisoned. She stood up, wanting to assess Xiao’er’s wound.

"Madam, I’m so sorry," the little boy mumbled, his eyes downcast.

Only after Xiao’er gave a reassuring look to Yang Liu and Shangguan Xuanyi at the next table, did she speak. "It’s fine, it’s just a superficial wound,"

The two of them then stopped moving.

The woman walked over to Xiao’er, "Please use the handkerchief to wipe off the blood, let me check to see if the wound is deep. If it is, I recommend visiting the doctor immediately."

Xiao’er accepted the woman’s handkerchief and wiped off the blood. However, a drop of blood soon welled up from the wound again.

Seeing this, the woman commented, "The wound is indeed deep, given that it’s still bleeding. Let me apply some pressure to the wound and we will see if it stops."

After saying this, the woman took the handkerchief from Xiao’er and pressed it against the wound.

Xiao’er let her proceed, but remained perplexed about the woman’s intentions.

After a while, the woman removed the handkerchief. Seeing no more blood, she expressed her relief, "Good, it has stopped bleeding."

Xiao’er nodded her thanks, "Thank you, ma’am."

"Madam, you’re too polite. We owe you thanks. If not for you, you wouldn’t have hurt yourself."

Hearing these words, Xiao’er just smiled and didn’t say anything more.

Yang Liu took some ointment from her arms, "Madam, would you like me to treat the wound with this ointment?"

Xiao’er was still wondering about the woman’s intentions. She nodded and let Yang Liu apply the ointment to her wound.

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