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Chapter 179 Doesn't she also like my cousin?

Xie Wan'er, exposed, showed no shame or anger: "Cousin, listen to her, she did it on purpose. How vicious she is!"

Gu Xizhi said in a serious tone, "Princess Heya is a disciple of Yuhua Mountain, and her medical skills are indeed superb. This time, you have met a divine doctor who may be able to completely cure your illness."

Xie Wan'er glared at Gu Xizhi, tilting her head back because of her petite frame: "Are you sure you really want her to treat my illness?"

Gu Xizhi nodded: "Don't worry, Princess Heya and your brother are sworn siblings after all, she will definitely do her best."

"If I get better, won't you regret it?"

"If you can recover, I would be more than happy to do so."

Xie Wan'er raised her hand and pinched Gu Xizhi's arm hard: "You're so ungrateful! I'll tell Auntie tomorrow."

Gu Xizhi winced in pain and gasped, but she didn't get angry. Instead, she smiled and teased, "The older you get, the worse your temper becomes."

Madam Xie was taken aback and hurriedly apologized, "Wan'er, how dare you! Why don't you quickly apologize to the Prince?"

"Apologize?" Xie Wan'er wrinkled her nose: "Dream on."

He turned around angrily and got into the carriage parked by the roadside: "Mother, let's go!"

Lady Xie asked Liang Jiang, "Shall I see you off?"

Liang Jiang shook her head: "Thank you, godmother. I came on horseback myself, so I won't trouble you."

Madam Xie did not press the matter, and instructed Xie Fubai: "Remember to send Liang Jiang back to the Duke's mansion."

Xie Fubai absentmindedly agreed.

Xie Wan'er, still clinging to the carriage window, leaned out and said to Xie Fubai in a serious tone:
"Just now, Jian Shuyan did not scold me, but that woman's gentleness, virtue, and understanding are all an act. In fact, she is sharp-tongued, mean, and very vain. She is not worthy of you and your cousin at all. You must not be fooled by her facade."

Xie Fubai was annoyed: "What nonsense are you spouting now? Miss Jian and I are innocent."

"Pah! In the beginning, she wanted to use you to make a name for herself, so she tried every means to get close to you, to use you to integrate into the circle of powerful and wealthy young people in the capital, and to boast everywhere about how much you admired her, keeping you hanging on by your feet."

Now she dreams of becoming the Princess Consort of Pingxi, yet doesn't want to bear the stigma of being unfaithful, so she deliberately spreads rumors about you and Liang Jiang everywhere. Only you would treat such a two-faced woman like a treasure.

Xie Fubai's expression turned cold and he could no longer suppress his anger: "I won't allow you to slander her like this. She is, after all, our future sister-in-law."

“Not for a second!” Xie Wan’er said confidently. “If she becomes the Princess Consort of Pingxi, I’ll argue with her eight times a day!”

Xie Fubai was annoyed and blurted out, "You've probably forgotten that you were in the wrong just now, couldn't win the argument, and got so angry that you had a stroke, right?"

If you don't like someone, don't provoke them, lest you end up with a belly full of anger and make things difficult for yourself, only to have your skills wasted on your own family.

Xie Wan'er retorted, "I never imagined that Jian Shuyan would be so sharp-tongued. Once I find some help, I'll definitely go and give her a piece of my mind. I'll show her what I'm capable of."

Xie Fubai grew increasingly impatient: "Little ancestor, just stay quietly in the manor and don't waste your life. We'll be grateful."

Xie Wan'er clung to the car window, her eyes darting around before finally settling on Liang Jiang.

"I see you have a silver tongue and are very skilled in martial arts. You are also a princess. Why don't you help me? Then I'll have my cousin marry you as a concubine."

Inside the carriage, Madam Xie scolded, "Wan'er, stop talking nonsense!"

"Who's talking nonsense? Doesn't she like my cousin too?"

Xie Wan'er turned her head and looked at Liang Jiang with a meaningful gaze.

The air froze instantly, and it became extremely quiet.

Gu Xizhi and Xie Fubai both turned their gazes toward Liang Jiang.

Liang Jiang's face flushed red instantly, all the way to the roots of her ears.

Then she stammered, "Princess Wan'er, who told you this nonsense?" Xie Wan'er snorted, "Who wouldn't like such a good man as my cousin? Besides, you two, a lone man and a lone woman, traveling back and forth to Xiliang together, you must have been secretly in love for a long time. Look, her ears are all red, she's clearly embarrassed because I touched on her secret."

Gu Xizhi secretly looked at Liang Jiang's ears and saw that a blush of begonia red had indeed appeared at the base of her ears. This blush was spreading quietly, and even her ears were red and translucent.

His lips curled up slightly, his eyes darted around in a hint of panic, and he lowered his head somewhat awkwardly.

Liang Jiang was a little embarrassed and angry, and said seriously, "I came here today to treat the princess, not to be ridiculed and teased by you. This is so unreasonable."

After saying that, he turned and left, almost fleeing in panic.

Behind her, Xie Fubai scolded Xie Wan'er: "You speak so recklessly, how come you haven't improved at all?"

Xie Wan'er was stunned by Liang Jiang's reaction.

"She ran away? Is that all she's capable of? I was hoping she'd come with me to settle scores with Jian Shuyan. Seeing is believing, she's nothing special. She's not as powerful as the rumors say."

Xie Fubai slapped his forehead helplessly: "Do you think everyone goes crazy like you? After you go crazy, we'll be there to clean up your mess."

Liang Jiang, carrying the weight of the entire Duke's mansion on her shoulders, walks on thin ice; how could she possibly join your reckless antics?

Xie Wan'er blinked, looking dejected. "It's no fun, we can't count on him. Mother, let's go!"

The carriage drove away, returning directly to the Marquis's residence.

Xie Fubai and Gu Xizhi exchanged helpless glances. Gu Xizhi glanced in Liang Jiang's direction and said indifferently, "I have something to do, so I'll leave first. Wan'er said some things that make a lot of sense. Think about it yourself."

Xie Fubai stammered, "Cousin, is everything Wan'er said true?"

Gu Xizhi nodded: "Every word is true."

"You knew all along? That's why you changed your mind at the last minute, agreed to this marriage, and completely cut off my hopes, wasn't that right?"

"Half and half. I had no choice but to agree because of the circumstances at the time."

Xie Fubai smiled wryly: "Perhaps she really did have her own reasons for not being able to do it. Please, cousin, be kind in your words and don't punish her."

Gu Xizhi patted his shoulder helplessly: "She is, after all, my mother's savior. How can I repay kindness with enmity? I only ask that this marriage be called off. You should take care of yourself."

After saying this, he turned around, took the horse, and left with Guan Qi, heading straight in the direction where Liang Jiang had disappeared.

They chased him for two blocks before finally spotting Liang Jiang.

Night had fallen, and lanterns lit up one after another. She rode on horseback, her slender, graceful figure bathed in a dark orange glow. Her jet-black hair fluttered gently in the night breeze, each strand seemingly shimmering.

Guan Qi shouted, "Miss Liang!"

Liang Jiang didn't turn around, seemingly not hearing it, or perhaps she did hear it; she flicked the reins and quickened her pace.

This time, Gu Xizhi clearly sensed that Liang Jiang was deliberately avoiding her!

Not only him, but even the chess player noticed it.

"Your Highness, have you offended Miss Liang?"

Gu Xizhi was a little annoyed: "How should I know?"

“I sensed it when you left the Jian residence. Miss Liang walked a good distance away from you and didn’t even glance at you.”

Gu Xizhi thought for a long time but still couldn't figure out where she had offended Liang Jiang. Could it be because of Tong Shouliang?

Guanqi added, "However, on the other hand, Miss Liang is right to do so. Right now, Princess Wan'er and Miss Jian are fighting tooth and nail for you. Anyone with a modicum of sense wouldn't want to get away with something they don't want to get the benefit of.

After saying that, he realized that what he said was a bit offensive, so he quickly tried to appease her, saying, "I didn't mean that Your Highness is flirtatious. I was just giving an example. Perhaps Miss Liang is jealous."

(End of this chapter)