Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 1054 - 452_1

Chapter 1054: Chapter 452_1

The constable listened to the pair’s conversation, a trace of disgust flashed in his eyes. But after all, Fang Wanping once saved the Empress Dowager’s life. He didn’t know if the Empress Dowager would help her. After giving them a glance, he spoke somewhat politely, "You can talk to the Fu Yin. He is a good official and surely would deal with the matter impartially, to give justice to the victim! Please proceed!"

A person named Baisheng on the street added, "Yes, at the Government Office, it will be clear whether the injustice is true or not. Master Ruan is a Lord Qingtian. Everything will become clear!"

"Those who do conscience-less things should be punished. No one can escape!"

"Good or evil always receives its retribution. It’s just that its time hasn’t come!"

"Right, if the villains did not receive retribution, who would want to be a good person in this world!"

"Such a person should be taken to a pond and drowned! More despicable than a thief!"

"She was also a thief! Stealing both money and people! She had already remarried before being divorced, right?"

The constable took the trio to the Government Office. The people on the street dispersed after discussing among themselves.

Some onlookers even followed to watch the excitement at the Government Office.

...

When the commotion on the street gradually dispersed, Xiao’er withdrew her gaze and said to Shangguan Xuanyi, "Brother Shangguan, let’s go too."

As for how Fang Wanping and her daughter would end up, Xiao’er didn’t care. They could no longer stay in the Imperial Capital!

Shangguan Xuanyi shook his head, "Let’s wait a little longer."

Xiao’er looked at him, puzzled. Wasn’t the commotion he was referring to just this?

"The commotion I mentioned is indeed this, but I also want you to see something else."

Shangguan Xuanyi knew Xiao’er’s unspoken question, so he explained while looking at the street.

If you were strict, Master Fang’s exposure of Fang Wanping and her daughter’s play was just something he happened to see. How these two’s retribution would be, was not that important to Shangguan Xuanyi, not important enough to make a special trip to see.

Xiao’er didn’t say anything after hearing this. She turned her head again to look at the street.

After waiting a while, Shangguan Wanru came out of a cloth shop. Xiao’er saw her and wanted Yang Liu to go down and invite her upstairs: "Yang Liu...."

She had severe morning sickness recently. Many people came to visit. Later, Shangguan Xuanyi, bothered by this, rejected all visitors. She had not seen Shangguan Wanru for almost two months.

Shangguan Xuanyi put his hand on Xiao’er’s and shook his head at her.

Xiao’er was stunned.

At this time, Yang Liu walked in through the door, "Princess."

"Never mind." Xiao’er shook her head.

Yang Liu left again and closed the door.

Xiao’er continued to watch the street, guessing what Shangguan Xuanyi wanted her to see.

After leaving the cloth shop, Shangguan Wanru went to a bakery across the street intending to buy some cakes for Zhuan’er. Zhuan’er was nearly a year old now and could eat many things, and he loved desserts the most.

When Shangguan Wanru came out of the bakery after buying the cakes, a woman happened to pass by the bakery.

Xiao’er saw the woman and wanted to stand up.

But Shangguan Xuanyi had long anticipated her reaction. He extended a long arm and put his hand on Xiao’er’s shoulder, signaling her to calm down.

On the street, Shangguan Wanru saw the woman and paused. Neither said hello, and they both left in different directions like strangers.

Xiao’er’s eyes were very sharp, so she didn’t miss Shangguan Wanru’s reaction. Such a reaction indicates that she knows that woman.

Xiao’er looked at the back of the departing woman and wrinkled her brows slightly, "That woman is in disguise!"

She turned her head to look at Shangguan Xuanyi, "Brother Shangguan, that woman is arranged by you."

This was Xiao’er’s statement. Because just now, there was something wrong with the way the woman walked. But the two faces were identical. The only person who could make two faces identical was the human skin mask made by the space workshop!

The face mask was made by Xiao’er a while ago in case she needed to infiltrate the enemy camp, borrowing her identity one day.

Not only was a human skin mask for the woman made, but even two children’s were also made.

"Yes." Shangguan Xuanyi nodded lightly in agreement.

He stood up, came to Xiao’er, and took her hand, "Let’s go, Jingrui has arrived home."

The reason Shangguan Xuanyi arranged this scene was just to find out whether Shangguan Wanru truly recognized that woman. Now he knew the answer, so the things that would come next were much easier than being aimless before.

Xiao’er was meditating in her heart while she let Shangguan Xuanyi lead her downstairs.

She doubted her suspicion a little, and shook her head, "The Princess was used by someone else?"

Shangguan Xuanyi kept silent. Without thorough investigation, he wouldn’t completely trust anyone! Even if someone was wronged, he didn’t want Xiao’er to face any risks.

That’s why he brought Xiao’er to watch this scene today. He wanted her to be on guard, against anyone!

In this world, who can guarantee that they will never change!

Otherwise, he could privately investigate this matter, so the pregnant Xiao’er wouldn’t have to worry about so many things. But before having specific evidence, Xiao’er and Shangguan Wanru had countless opportunities to meet, he couldn’t let Xiao’er be unguarded!

Xiao’er pondered various possibilities in her heart. She didn’t say anything else. She didn’t want to think badly of people, otherwise, there would be no friends! But she also understood Shangguan Xuanyi’s intentions.

"Brother Shangguan, let’s hurry up. Later, you still have to cook for me to eat!" Why should a pregnant woman worry about so many things? Let her worry be the child’s father’s!

Shangguan Xuanyi nodded, and when they passed the counter, Xiao’er saw Xiao Fuzi checking out. She heard the cashier say fifty taels.

Fifty taels! Xiao’er’s face changed. She stopped. They just sat in there for less than an hour. They hadn’t even touched the brewed tea, and it was already fifty taels! This store is too ruthless! No wonder the business is not good! She would definitely not come next time!

Shangguan Xuanyi saw that Xiao’er stopped and asked in surprise, "What’s wrong?"

"Nothing, just impulsively want to go back and drink the tea we brewed." Fifty taels! It was just for an attractive lady to brew a pot of enjoyable tea! Xiao’er declared that although she was not short of money, she was not a spendthrift!

Shangguan Xuanyi laughed softly after hearing her words, "Don’t worry, this is the dowry from my mother, consider it a tribute to her!"

This store belongs to the Empress? Having heard this, Xiao’er finally felt better. At least the fifty taels were still within the family. Otherwise, there was a store for her family on this street. The Four Seasons Restaurant was not far away. She passed by her own store to sit for a while in someone else’s store and spend fifty taels. It was definitely not worth it!

Xiao’er and Shangguan Xuanyi walked out and got into the carriage, heading towards the Marquis Shengping’s Mansion.