Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 499 - 497

Chapter 499: Chapter 497

"Are you here to mock me?"

That’s a typical thought of someone who’s hiding something.

"I just wanted to remind you that there are many ways to solve a problem. There’s no need to always do things that harm others and yourself," Zhao Youwei sighed internally.

Li Mingfang was too impulsive.

"What do you mean by that, Zhao Youwei?" What did he mean, ’always doing things that harm others and yourself’? Was he suggesting that she’d deliberately caused that incident at the Post Station where she’d fallen into the lake?

"Weren’t you just trying to cut Rui’an County Master’s kite string on purpose? Doing so could offend both the county master and the Sixth Prince. You are about to marry into the royal family, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to interact with them in the future. What benefit would there be for you in doing this? Isn’t this hurting others and yourself? Plus, Rui’an County Master once saved your life. Don’t you think it’s a bit much to act this way?"

Zhao Youwei had heard his mother and sister mention in passing the Longtaitou Festival incident where Mrs. Li had deliberately shamed Rui’an County Master.

He was still a bit surprised. Hadn’t Rui’an County Master saved Li Mingfang’s life in the northwest? Why were they not only ungrateful but also seeking revenge for a favor?

"What, you’re upset because I’m mistreating your beloved woman? She didn’t have to pretend to be nice. The person she wanted to save was Di Shaowei, not me!" Hearing Zhao Youwei say that she’d marry into the royal family and seeing him defend Xiao’er, Li Mingfang spoke thoughtlessly in her anger. She regretted it as soon as the words left her mouth.

"What a repay of kindness with ingratitude!" Zhao Youwei was a bit embarrassed to have his feelings revealed. Her words angered him even more, so he left without another word.

Chu Die, not far away, was shocked to hear this. Zhao Youwei was in love with the Rui’an County Master? How had she never noticed before?

She suddenly thought of a way to avenge Yun Ning.

"Why didn’t you return to propose to me if it wasn’t for her? You promised me you would propose if Shaowei broke off the engagement. You’re being irresponsible!" Li Mingfang raised her voice.

Chu Die’s eyes widened. There was so much news today. Zhao Youwei had promised Li Mingfang that he would propose if the Crown Prince Di broke the engagement? Were there hidden circumstances behind the engagement cancellation between the Marquis Zhongyong Mansion and the Li family?

What did she mean by "irresponsible"? What had happened between them?

"Didn’t I propose? What else do you want?" Zhao Youwei paused mid-step, turned to glance at her, then left without waiting for a response.

His mother had already sent a matchmaker to propose twice. The second time, she had been scolded for wishful thinking. What else did Li Mingfang expect? To keep proposing until they agreed?

Besides, she was now engaged to the Third Prince. She had good marriage prospects. What was the point of bringing this up again? Disrespecting imperial edicts is a capital offense!

Was she trying to get the Empress Dowager angry at his family by bringing this up now?

Wasn’t this hurting others and herself?

Seeing so many people looking at them, Zhao Youwei left even quicker.

She might have no shame, but he did. Moreover, he was worried that Li Mingfang would rashly implicate the innocent County Master Rui’an due to her impulsiveness.

Li Mingfang’s outburst certainly reached many ears, leading them to wonder if there was a hidden reason for Crown Prince Di cancelling his engagement.

Zhao Youwei returned to Zhao Minhua and Zhao Youhe, mentioned something to them, then rode home.

Seeing Zhao Youwei behave this way made Li Mingfang even angrier! The glances from the crowd made her feel humiliated.

In a moment of hot-headedness, she walked over to Xiao’er and challenged her, "Rui’an County Master, let’s have a contest. I won’t use my inner strength. We’ll just exchange blows." Without waiting for Xiao’er’s response, she threw a punch.

Xiao’er quickly dodged, "Miss Li, I don’t want to fight!"

Li Mingfang didn’t heed Xiao’er and threw a kick her way.

Xiao’er swiftly spun to avoid it.

Those who were flying kites quickly reeled them in to watch the spectacle.

After more provocation, even the most patient person would lose their temper.

In hand-to-hand combat without inner strength, Xiao’er was confident she wouldn’t be bested by anyone!

Well, it’s time for her to experience the power of a black belt in taekwondo and judo!

When Li Mingfang swung her fist at Xiao’er again, Xiao’er grabbed her fist and then quickly flipped her over with a shoulder throw.

Luckily, since she was out flying a kite today, she had specially dressed in a modified traditional jumpsuit that accentuated her tall and capable look.

Li Mingfang, thrown to the ground, got a mouthful of mud and grass. Hastily spitting it out, she rose to her feet. As someone who had always been the Invincible Master among women, she had never been humiliated like this in public.

Her fury grew. She flung herself at Xiao’er with a flying kick.

"Xiao’er, be careful!" Fu Ranhui cried out nervously from the side.

"Don’t worry. My big sister will definitely win!" Jinghao proclaimed confidently.

"But Li Mingfang grew up in a military camp, and it’s been said that she can take on ten others on the battlefield!"

"That’s true when she’s using her inner strength. But without it, she can’t beat my sister!" remembered Jinghao, who had been thrown around plenty by his sister even when he used his limited inner strength.

Li Mingfang lunged with a flying kick at Xiao’er, whom met her attack with a spinning kick, hitting Li Mingfang squarely in the stomach.

Li Mingfang was sent flying out again.

Having been thrown onto the ground twice, Li Mingfang, who had completely lost face, forgot her initial vow not to use inner strength.

Once again, she sprang to her feet, raised her fist, and using seventy percent of her strength, swung at Xiao’er.

An ordinary person obviously couldn’t understand the power of a punch boosted by inner strength, but those who learned martial arts would know its power.

This kind of punch can produce wind!

Xiao’er saw this and quickly dodged.

"Miss Li, didn’t you say you wouldn’t use inner strength?" Jinghao shouted out when he saw what was happening.

"What, Li Mingfang is using inner strength? Isn’t that bullying the weak?" Fu Ranhui exclaimed in surprise.

"She’s so untrustworthy! Can’t win without using inner strength, eh?" Di Junya sneered.

It’s such a relief that she’s not the one who’s going to marry my cousin. Otherwise, she’d never accept her as her sister-in-law!

Li Mingfang, hearing these words, turned bright red.

"Countess of Rui’an, let’s compare our inner strength!"

Having said that, Li Mingfang increased her strength, determined to knock Xiao’er down with one punch to regain her lost face and dignity.

"Miss Li, I’m not as good in martial arts as you. I don’t want to fight anymore. If you really want to compete, we can do it a year from now!" Xiao’er hurriedly suggested.

Right now, she really was not as good. If her skills were not at par, acknowledging it did not mean losing face. She believed that one should always have a realistic understanding of their own capabilities and not overestimate themselves.

Just because she was not as good now, doesn’t mean she wouldn’t be in the future.

However, having been thrown down twice, how could Li Mingfang agree to that!

She swung her fist at Xiao’er again: "Let’s just spar a bit!"

So shameless! You can’t blame me if you have no shame.

Xiao’er then used Qinggong to dodge Li Mingfang’s attacks while simultaneously throwing out darts, extending the distance between them.

Li Mingfang quickly dodged.

Xiao’er kept running while throwing darts.

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