With legs weak, the sickly stable boy became a mad regent.

Chapter 79: Making Things Happen

Ah Chao paused for a moment, then released his grip.

The rabbit hopped off his arms with a "whoosh," its four short legs moving swiftly as it disappeared into the crowd.

"Why--!"

The rabbit landed, hopped twice, and plunged into the crowd, heading straight for the Zhao family.

"Come back!" Shen Nannan quickly chased after her.

The rabbit ran very fast, and in a few hops and leaps, it reached Zhao's feet.

Just as Zhao was raising her hand to hit someone, she was startled by something suddenly darting out from beside her feet. She staggered back two steps and almost fell. Looking down, she saw a white rabbit squatting at her feet, its red eyes darting around and its ears perked up.

"Where did this beast come from!" Zhao kicked him.

The rabbit nimbly dodged, leaping off her feet, hopping to the side, and then crouching down.

Zhao, having missed her kick, became even angrier, her face flushing red: "Grab it! Skin it alive!"

Several maids and servants rushed over, but the rabbit hopped and leaped about, weaving through the crowd, and no one could catch it.

Shen Nannan walked quickly through the crowd, bent down, scooped up the rabbit, and held it in her arms.

The rabbit huddled in her arms, shivering, its ears drooping, its red eyes wet and pitiful.

Shen Nannan patted the rabbit's back, looked up at Madam Zhao, and smiled, "Hello, Madam Qian. This is my pet rabbit. I apologize for startling you."

Zhao was taken aback for a moment, then looked her up and down.

That stunningly beautiful face, that commanding presence, and even the attire of the maids and guards beside her...

Although Zhao had a bad temper, she was still perceptive.

She recognized her; this was Shen Nannan, the eldest daughter of the Shen family.

Who in the capital doesn't know lately? The eldest daughter of the Shen family has taken over the management of the household from her second aunt, forcing Tong to be divorced, and even the Third Prince has personally come to visit her.

Can not afford to offend.

Zhao's expression changed for a moment, then she put on a smile and her tone softened instantly: "Oh my, so it's Miss Shen's beloved pet. It's so cute. This little thing is pure white; it's definitely a precious breed."

She reached out her chubby hand, wanting to touch the rabbit's head.

The rabbit shrank back and burrowed into Shen Nannan's arms, leaving only its round bottom exposed.

Zhao's hand froze in mid-air, and her smile faltered.

Shen Nannan remained calm and pulled the rabbit closer to her chest, saying, "It's shy around strangers, please don't mind, Madam."

"Not at all, not at all." Zhao chuckled dryly, withdrawing her hand. "Miss Shen, what brings you out for a stroll today?"

"I came out to take care of some business." Shen Nannan smiled, her gaze falling on the kneeling maid. "This is...?"

"Oh, a shameless, ignorant maidservant." Madam Zhao waved her hand dismissively. "She seduced my master, so I'll teach her a lesson. Miss Shen, please don't take offense; such sordid matters are beneath your notice."

Seduction? A tea-serving maid, could she seduce someone into the study? It seems Qian Mingyuan couldn't control his lust and is blaming the maid.

"And what about Lord Qian?" Shen Nannan tilted her head. "What did he say?"

Zhao was taken aback: "He... of course he ignores her."

"That settles it then." Shen Nannan smiled. "Even Lord Qian ignores her, why are you hitting her? If you hurt her and word gets out, it will make Lord Qian seem...not very proper."

Zhao opened her mouth, but could not utter a word.

Looking at her round, red face, Shen Nannan suddenly remembered some things from her past life.

In his previous life, Qian Mingyuan used Lin Wan'er to eliminate the Shen family, which earned him even more favor from the Crown Prince. Once he gained power, he began to despise Zhao Shi for being in his way.

After Zhao's father, Minister Zhao, unexpectedly "passed away," she lost the support of her maternal family, and her days in the Qian family became more and more difficult.

Later, Lin Wan'er entered the Qian family. In front of Zhao Shi, Lin Wan'er pretended to be gentle and considerate, but behind her back, she gradually tried to destroy Zhao Shi.

Zhao was pregnant at the time and was framed for adultery by Lin Wan'er, resulting in a tragic death. Two lives were lost, one in the womb and one in the womb.

When Shen Nannan heard about this at the Regent's Palace, she felt disgusted.

Thinking about it now makes me even more disgusted.

Looking at the round-faced, chubby woman in front of her, Shen Nannan suddenly felt a strange mix of emotions.

Zhao was not a good person. She was jealous, she hit people, and she had a bad temper. But she wasn't a bad person.

She was just spoiled, pampered to the point of being ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, and unaware of the wickedness of human nature.

Looking at Zhao Shi, she felt as if she were seeing herself in a past life.

Spoiled and domineering, pampered and protected by her family, she thought everyone in the world should obey her. Until one day, her family was gone and her support collapsed, she realized how foolish she had been.

"Miss Shen?" Zhao felt uneasy under her gaze. "What...what are you looking at?"

Shen Nannan snapped out of her reverie and smiled, "It's nothing. I just feel like Mrs. Qian... and I have quite a connection."

Zhao was stunned: "What?"

"Being pampered and spoiled, they think no one in the world dares to bully them." Shen Nannan sighed, "But in this world, those who bite the hardest are often the ones who seem the most docile."

Zhao blinked, not quite understanding.

Shen Nannan didn't say anything more, and curtsied while holding the rabbit: "Madam Qian, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now. Please forgive this little maid. How could a servant like her dare to make a move on Master Qian? She was probably tripped up by someone."

Madam Zhao glanced at the little maid, then at Shen Nannan, and snorted, "Fine, for Miss Shen's sake, I'll let her off this time."

She kicked the maidservant: "Get out! Don't let me see you again!"

The little maid kowtowed three times and ran away, tumbling and crawling.

Madam Zhao clapped her hands and smiled at Shen Nannan: "Miss Shen, please come visit us another day when you have time. I'll have someone prepare something delicious for you."

After she finished speaking, she left with her people.

Shen Nannan watched her retreating figure and sighed.

"Silly girl," she whispered.

"What did you say, Miss?" Qiu Yu leaned closer.

"It's nothing." Shen Nannan shoved the rabbit back into A Chao's arms, rubbed her temples, and said, "Let's go."

"Miss Shen?"

Yun Jin leaned closer again: "Don't you think this Zhao family is quite interesting?"

Shen Nannan glanced at him: "You did this on purpose, didn't you?"

"What do you mean, intentionally?" Yun Jin asked innocently.

"The rabbit." Shen Nannan looked down at the rabbit in her arms; the rabbit was still trembling. "Why would it run towards the Zhao family's place for no reason?"

Yun Jin blinked, neither admitting nor denying, but simply smiled: "How would I know? Miss Shen is wronging me."

Shen Nannan took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in her heart.

She knew that Yun Jin was A Chao's man, and she also knew that everything he did had a purpose.

But she didn't like being used as a pawn.

"Next time," she said, gazing ahead, "tell me in advance what you're going to do."

Yun Jin looked at her, then at A Chao behind her.

Ah Chao stood there, expressionless, but his hand had already reached out and taken the rabbit from her arms.

Yun Jin smiled and winked at A Chao, "Your young lady is quite capable."

Ah Chao ignored him, lowered his head, stuffed the rabbit back into his arms, and patted the rabbit's head.

The rabbit curled up into a ball and became obedient.

Yun Jin didn't mind and walked away, fanning herself with her folding fan.

He took a couple of steps, then turned back and called out to Shen Nannan, "Miss Shen, that mistress Qian Mingyuan is keeping must... be acquainted with you."

Shen Nannan rolled her eyes again. "Do you need to tell me?"

She turned to look at Ah Chao. Ah Chao had his eyes downcast and was playing with the rabbit again.

"you……"

This person probably knew she wanted to harm Lin Wan'er and deliberately handed her a knife.

Nothing more...

Shen Nannan sighed and rubbed her temples. "Let's go."

"Where to?" Ah Chao asked.

"Let's cause trouble!"

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[Rabbit's Ramblings]

Ah Chao: (Squatting down to feed the rabbit) Eat.

Rabbit: (Turning its head away) I won't eat.