Transmigrated into the Scumbag Ex-Wife of the Prime Minister - Chapter 104

For a ruler, decisive action and firm resolve are essential; when plotting major affairs, the greatest taboo is to let private sentiment override public duty or act rashly due to emotions.

This was a principle Princess Changning had known by heart since childhood. Yet, seeing that blood-soaked attire sparked regret in her; the initial plan should have been more meticulous.

The secret guards pinned the person down, and the yamen’s soldiers arrived immediately.

Quickly arranging for the captive to be escorted back, Princess Changning stepped closer, hurrying to check on Qin Feiyan’s injuries.

Qin Feiyan was pressing the wound with her right hand, and fresh, unclotted scarlet blood still seeped between her fingers. Judging by this, the injury must not be light.

Accustomed to keeping her emotions veiled, despite the urgency in her heart, Princess Changning maintained an impassive expression. However, her voice was somewhat low when she spoke, “I’ll go with you to the clinic.”

As she spoke, she turned her head to look for a nearby medical clinic.

Her unperturbed reaction, however, fell into Qin Feiyan’s eyes, adding a few more degrees of grievance to her heart.

“There’s a clinic down that street,” Qi Zhenshu pointed towards the opposite side of the street and said to Princess Changning and her, “I’ll take you there.”

“Mhm.” Qin Feiyan nodded to Qi Zhenshu, then turned to confirm that there was still a secret guard beside the Princess. She spoke to Princess Changning with a stern face, “It’s fine for Xiaoshu to accompany me to the clinic; there’s no need to trouble the Princess for your presence.”

She was completely unwilling to let Princess Changning follow along.

Qin Feiyan’s words were polite, but her attitude was certainly not good, which would have frightened anyone else, but towards Princess Changning, it was a bit offensive.

As the words left her mouth, Qin Feiyan also felt it was inappropriate, but she was stewing in anger and didn’t want to back down.

Seeing the person’s petulant expression, Princess Changning sighed inwardly.

Instead of rushing to treat the injury, she was sitting here having a petty argument with her.

She was simply more childish than her own ten-year-old sister.

Not having time to dwell on the disrespect in the words, Princess Changning turned to Qi Zhenshu and said, “I’m grateful for your guidance, Scholar Qi.”

The secret guard lowered his head vigorously, silently sighing to himself that Escort Qin truly couldn’t be underestimated.

The only people who dared to show attitude to Princess Changning and get away with it, besides those two in the palace, were likely only the person right before their eyes.

Sensing the peculiar atmosphere between the two, Qi Zhenshu didn’t speak much, merely leading them towards the clinic.

Unable to bear the silence, Qin Feiyan began to strike up a conversation with Qi Zhenshu.

“Zhenshu, do you live nearby?”

“Yes, just in the alley behind the restaurant. Sister Yan, you should come over to visit when you have time.”

“You rented a courtyard?” Qin Feiyan remembered Qi Zhenshu mentioning on the boat that he was looking for an inn nearby to temporarily stay in.

“Staying at the inn was a bit noisy. After Xiaosheng came a few days ago, she helped me find a new courtyard.” Mentioning Lu Sheng, a trace of a smile appeared on Qi Zhenshu’s usually cool face.

“Xiaosheng is truly meticulous and thoughtful.”

“Mhm.” Qi Zhenshu responded with a gentle smile.

Recalling the warm scene she had witnessed at the pier that day, Qin Feiyan felt a little envious of their intimate relationship.

This look of admiration in her eyes, however, took on a different meaning in Princess Changning’s view.

This person, with her own outgoing personality, probably preferred a lively and generous young woman like Lu Sheng.

“If I could find someone like Xiaosheng, I would be perfectly content.”

In a momentary lapse of attention, Princess Changning didn’t hear what was said in between, and when she regained her focus, she only heard Qin Feiyan speaking with profound emotion.

Princess Changning’s expression grew stern.

It seems her guess was right after all.

They arrived at the clinic while talking. Qi Zhenshu had classes in the afternoon, so after leading them to the door, he bid them farewell and returned to the academy.

Qin Feiyan’s anger had not subsided, and she didn’t speak to Princess Changning, walking into the clinic by herself, while Princess Changning behind her had an icy expression.

The atmosphere between the two dropped to a freezing point.

Enduring Princess Changning’s overwhelming presence, the young doctor at the clinic held his breath and concentrated on treating Qin Feiyan’s wound, then couldn’t wait to see the two important figures off.

Only after they had walked far away did he let out a huge sigh of relief, wiping the cold sweat from his temples.

All the way, Qin Feiyan was mentally rehearsing how to submit her resignation. But when they entered the Dao Prefecture Yamen, before she could even speak, the Prefectural Magistrate came up to them, saying he had an urgent matter to discuss with Princess Changning.

“You are injured, so rest well these few days,” Princess Changning instructed in a flat voice, then left with the Prefectural Magistrate.

The imperious tone carried a deeply ingrained majesty, like a ladle of hot oil poured onto the fire of Qin Feiyan’s already high-soaring grievances.

Forcing down her anger, Qin Feiyan returned to her room. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. After sitting in the room for a while, she indignantly got up and started packing her belongings.

She didn’t want to be this guard for one more day!

Carelessly stuffing her belongings into a bundle, Qin Feiyan paced back and forth in the room in vexation, then walked out the door to the front hall, preparing to bring up her departure as soon as the Princess returned.

But Qin Feiyan waited and waited until nightfall, yet Princess Changning did not return to the yamen.

Her heart full of indignation quietly turned into worry.

Had this person encountered another assassin?

Thinking this, Qin Feiyan couldn’t sit still. She abruptly stood up, her arm bumping against a pillar of the corridor nearby.

“Hiss!” Qin Feiyan gasped, but didn’t pay attention to the pain, rushing out immediately.

Just as she reached the corridor at the doorway, she saw Princess Changning entering the yamen’s main gate.

The anxiety in Qin Feiyan’s heart gently subsided.

“Escort Qin?” A’lǜ asked in confusion, “Are you going out?”

“Ah, yes. The wound on my arm isn’t getting better. I’m going to find a doctor to take a look again,” Qin Feiyan casually fabricated an excuse for herself.

The moment her words fell, Princess Changning’s gaze landed on her arm.

Qin Feiyan had changed into a lake-blue outfit after returning to her room. The bump against the pillar just now wasn’t light, and the wound had bled slightly again, seeping onto her outer garment.

With a slight frown, Princess Changning spoke, instructing A’lǜ, “A’lǜ, go fetch the wound-healing medicine from my room and help Escort Qin change the dressing.”

“Aye.” A’lǜ answered and went back to the room to look for the medicine.

“No need to trouble yourself, I can just go to the clinic to change the dressing myself.”

Changing the dressing was originally just the excuse she had made up; how could she trouble A’lǜ to change it for her? Qin Feiyan quickly tried to stop her.

“No trouble, no trouble at all,” A’lǜ waved her hand. “The medicine at the clinic is definitely not as effective as our Princess’s. Look, your wound still hasn’t healed after a whole afternoon.”

Having spent over a month together, A’lǜ and Qin Feiyan were quite familiar with each other.

After saying this, she quickly trotted off to the backyard, leaving only Qin Feiyan and Princess Changning to face each other.

“I…” Qin Feiyan bit her lip, ready to speak about leaving.

“I owe you my thanks for today.” Princess Changning’s voice was soft and low, and when she looked at Qin Feiyan, a hint of apology filled her eyes. “I apologize for not telling you about today’s plan in advance, and for letting you get hurt.”

The sudden apology caught Qin Feiyan off guard, leaving her momentarily unsure how to react.

She could clearly sense that her surging anger and grievances completely dissipated because of Princess Changning’s one sentence, and a subtle joy even began to emerge.

Secretly calling herself useless, Qin Feiyan still kept a straight face. “The Princess overstates the matter. My duty is to protect your safety; you don’t need to apologize.”

How could a humble commoner like her withstand the apology of the noble Princess?

Hearing her address her as ‘Your Highness’ repeatedly, Princess Changning gently sighed. She took a step forward, looked at her, and asked, “Are you angry with me?”

“No.” Qin Feiyan stubbornly denied it.

She had no right to be angry with Princess Changning.

“I’ve never seen you use honorifics before,” Princess Changning continued.

“It was presumptuous of me. I ask the Princess to forgive me.” Qin Feiyan turned her head away, avoiding looking at her.

“Qin Feiyan.”

Princess Changning called her name. Her voice was still low and soft, causing a tremor in Qin Feiyan’s heart.

As she spoke, she took another step forward. There was only half a person’s distance between them. Qin Feiyan could even smell the faint fragrance on Princess Changning.

Her heart suddenly skipped a beat, then began to pound rapidly.

This, this, this, Princess Changning was standing so close to her!

Subconsciously taking a step back, Qin Feiyan was afraid she might hear the frantic thumping in her chest.

Qin Feiyan took a step back, and Princess Changning followed with a step forward, until Qin Feiyan was backed against the corner of the wall, with nowhere left to retreat.

The sky had long since turned completely dark. Only the oil lamp on the eaves provided some light, the dim, flickering flame adding a hint of ambiguity to the atmosphere.

Although she was the taller one, Qin Feiyan felt her own imposing manner had been reduced. She swallowed, trying her best to remain calm, but her words still came out a little stuttered.

“P-P-Princess, what are you trying to do?”

“What should I do to make you stop being angry?”

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