Feng Jin’s fingers continuously tapped on the table, the clinking sound echoing in the hall, settling heavily in Chu Chenyi’s heart.
Chu Chenyi’s gaze was fixed on Feng Jin, and a prickle of unease began to creep into him, the hairs on his back standing on end.
“You still want food and accommodation fees?”
Was she that short of money, to the point where these small amounts had to be calculated?
“Naturally. Who finds earning money easy? I’m not a philanthropist, so of course I have to calculate them for you.”
“I don’t have money!”
Chu Chenyi stated directly, without a trace of shame, feeling it was all only natural. He genuinely had no money, and there was nothing shameful about it.
“You, a Prince, not even having this little money, it’s quite shameful if word gets out!”
“I don’t have money anyway. If not, why don’t you just kick her out then!”
Chu Chenyi had already resigned himself to fate. Since he had no money, he might as well just do as Feng Jin pleased.
“Your Highness Prince Jing, you really are like a dead pig that fears no boiling water!” Feng Jin blurted out the unpleasant words without holding back.
She directly revealed her trump card: “I recall that the last time His Majesty and the Empress Dowager learned of your impending divorce, they summoned Prince Jing to the palace and severely reprimanded him. I wonder how they would react this time if they found out?”
“Given how Prince Jing understands His Majesty and the Empress Dowager, what do you think their reaction will be?”
Feng Jin propped her chin on her hands, observing Chu Chenyi with keen interest, wondering what he would do next.
As expected, when Chu Chenyi heard these words, his expression drastically changed. He shot up from his chair, completely losing his composure. His eyes, filled with fire, glared at Feng Jin, yet he was also helpless.
“Don’t you think acting like this is petty?”
“I’m not a gentleman. I am a woman, and the sages said that it is difficult to raise only women and petty people. So, I don’t mind being petty.”
Feng Jin spread her hands wide, adopting a nonchalant attitude. This very attitude made Chu Chenyi feel even more helpless.
The greatest regret of his life was meeting Feng Jin; it was enough to make him regret it for a lifetime.
He took a deep breath, calming his restless emotions. After a pause, he finally spoke, “What exactly do you want?”
“I simply wish for some peace. You know I’ve always disliked crowds. With the two of you quarreling every few days and making a scene, coming to me every other moment, I’m truly tired of it. Your Highness Prince Jing is a smart person, you know what to do.”
These words were naturally not something she could say directly to Lin Yuwei. However, she could say them to Chu Chenyi, directly dumping the messy situation onto him and letting him figure out the solution.
“Alright… I know what to do.”
Chu Chenyi responded in a deep voice. These were merely small matters, and he could handle them.
After all, it was much better than Feng Jin exposing these matters to the palace. He was already planning to take Lin Yuwei back.
This time, even if he had to tie her up, he would take her back.
A satisfied smile played on Feng Jin’s lips. It seemed Chu Chenyi was sensible and knew what to do, saving her a lot of trouble.
The remaining time was simply to wait for Lin Yuwei to arrive. Within the time it takes to steep a cup of tea, Lin Yuwei’s figure appeared before the hall.
Upon seeing Chu Chenyi standing to the side, Lin Yuwei’s face immediately fell. She said irritably, “Why are you here?”
“You’ve come, so naturally, I’ve also come.”
Chu Chenyi lowered his voice, trying to keep his tone as peaceful as possible.
“You’re deliberately looking for trouble. What, haven’t you argued enough at home that you have to come here to continue arguing!”
Lin Yuwei instantly became angry. Hearing his words, who wouldn’t feel indignant?
“I’m not…”
“You’re not what? Hurry back. I won’t go back with you!”
She had originally intended to consider going back with Chu Chenyi if his attitude had been better.
But now, it seemed she had thought too much. He would absolutely not humble himself and speak soft words to her.
In that case, even if she went back with Chu Chenyi, it wouldn’t be long before they started arguing again. So why should she go back? Wouldn’t it be a futile effort?
“Go back with me first. Staying at someone else’s house all the time isn’t a solution.”
Chu Chenyi softened his tone, attempting to be gentle.
“I’m not going back!” Lin Yuwei’s tone was firm, without any hesitation.
Chu Chenyi sighed slightly, paused for a moment, and then patiently continued to ask, “Go back first, and we’ll discuss everything else after we get back.”
“No, if you want to go back yourself… Ah! Chu Chenyi, you scoundrel, put me down.”
Suddenly soaring into the air and losing all sense of gravity, Lin Yuwei cried out in fright.
“Don’t move around, or I won’t be responsible if you fall!”
Chu Chenyi said in a deep voice, slightly increasing the grip of his hands, afraid of dropping Lin Yuwei, whom he was carrying over his shoulder.
“Put me down… Let me go!”
Lin Yuwei shouted loudly, flailing her limbs. The feeling of being carried over someone’s shoulder was truly unpleasant. She felt as if the world had turned upside down, causing her to feel dizzy.
Ignoring the violent protests of the woman on his shoulder, Chu Chenyi quickened his pace and walked out.
Feng Jin’s mouth was slightly agape, looking at the departing figures of the two with a hint of surprise. She had to admit that Chu Chenyi had handled this beautifully. If he had done this earlier, would so much time have been wasted?
The moment Ling Mohan stepped into the hall, he saw Chu Chenyi walking out with Lin Yuwei slung over his shoulder.
“What is this?”
Chu Chenyi glanced at Ling Mohan, who was walking towards him, and said in a muffled voice, “Coming to fetch someone.”
With that, Chu Chenyi strode away without looking back, leaving behind only Lin Yuwei’s curses.
Ling Mohan watched their retreating figures, forcing a smile to his lips. Seemingly understanding what was happening, he helplessly lowered his head and chuckled softly.
He then walked inside, his gaze settling on Feng Jin, who was sipping tea. He sat beside her and poured himself a cup of tea, moistening his throat.
“That was quite smooth this time, you just carried her away directly.”
“If I hadn’t used some means to force Chu Chenyi to take her away, would it have gone so smoothly? Who knows how much more time it would have taken.”
Feng Jin truly admired her decision just now to send away these two troublemakers. Otherwise, how many more days would they have had to endure?
“What did you trick them into this time?”
Ling Mohan instantly understood what had happened. It was definitely Feng Jin who had devised some plan to deceive Chu Chenyi, otherwise Chu Chenyi would never have had the heart to take Lin Yuwei away directly.
“I didn’t trick them at all. I merely explained the stakes to him.”