Seeing Xiao Ya repeatedly kowtowing, A Xi was stunned for a moment, but still followed orders and led her out of the room.
Bang!
The door was closed.
Xiao Ya struggled, "King of the Underworld, it was Xiao Ya's rudeness, Xiao Ya apologizes to you! Please don't send Xiao Ya away!"
After A Xi drove Xiao Ya out of the room, he quietly guarded the door.
Xiao Ya bit her lip, her face showing a hint of stubbornness, and knelt outside the door: "Please give Xiao Ya a chance to repent!"
She spoke again and again.
A Xi deliberately pointed to the door where a faint formation was visible: "The King of the Underworld has set up a formation, he cannot hear what you say. No matter how loudly you shout, it will not affect the King of the Underworld in the slightest."
Xiao Ya was instantly despairing, and her whole body slumped powerlessly.
She had just left Chen Family Village, and she was returning so soon. If her mother and the villagers saw her return, they would definitely think she had offended a noble person and was driven back.
How would others look at her then?
"What happened?" Feng Ninghe walked over from the side, looking at Xiao Ya who was slumped on the ground.
Bai Niannian quickly helped her up: "Let's talk after you stand up."
Xiao Ya's eyes were red and swollen, looking pitiful like an innocent little white rabbit.
She whispered with a sob: "I unintentionally offended the King of the Underworld, and he drove me out, telling me to return to Chen Family Village."
Feng Ninghe did not rush to speak, standing quietly to the side, her gaze already falling on the room in front of her.
Without knowing the truth of the matter, it was not easy for her to judge right from wrong.
According to Si Jianye's temperament, he was by no means someone who liked to meddle in other people's business. It was very likely that Xiao Ya had done something she shouldn't have, which had angered this man.
Bai Niannian subconsciously looked at A Xi, her eyes carrying a hint of inquiry.
Meeting Bai Niannian's gaze, A Xi shook his head openly, indicating that he did not know: "The King of the Underworld did not say much, he only told me to drive the person out."
Xiao Ya lowered her head, her eyes rolling around in her sockets, and said aggrievedly: "I said something the King of the Underworld didn't like to hear, he found me too talkative and didn't want me to stay. I already know I was wrong, and I will definitely not be so talkative in the future."
She simply explained the whole story, intentionally concealing a little.
Bai Niannian waved her hand dismissively: "I thought something had happened, so that's it. Then it's not a big deal that I said this, as long as you know you were wrong. The King of the Underworld's temper is unusual."
Si Jianye had always been unapproachable, and his anger or peace depended entirely on his mood.
It was natural for Xiao Ya to accidentally offend Si Jianye.
"But..."
Xiao Ya nervously clenched her sleeves, biting her lip tightly: "The King of the Underworld has already asked me to leave. From now on, you probably won't be able to eat my cooking anymore. I wonder if you will miss me in the days to come..."
Bai Niannian turned to look at Feng Ninghe, her beautiful face showing a hint of sincerity: "Master, Xiao Ya's cooking is exquisite, and I haven't had enough of her dishes yet. Why don't we keep her?"
The words of others were not as important as Feng Ninghe's.
But as long as Feng Ninghe spoke, she would definitely be able to keep Xiao Ya.
The King of the Underworld would also not say much.
"Yes, Mother."
Si Xinxin also darted out at this moment, her cherry-like mouth smacking a piece of pastry: "This pastry in my mouth was made for me by Sister Xiao Ya, and it tastes wonderful."
During these days, Xiao Ya had behaved very well and left a good impression on everyone.
Feng Ninghe smiled and nodded in agreement.
Whether there was one more person by her side was of no consequence to her, and Xiao Ya's presence would not hinder her.
Xiao Ya instantly showed a smile, her beautiful and delicate face beaming: "Thank you, Miss Feng. I will definitely redouble my efforts in the future and will never disappoint you!"
As long as she could stay here, anything was negotiable.
She also believed that with her own efforts, she would definitely get the reward she deserved in time!
As for the King of the Underworld, he only disliked her now, but she was sure she could change his opinion of her in time.
Feng Ninghe took Si Xinxin's small hand and looked at her: "Xinxin, the Lin Kingdom's palace is not small, let me take you around."
As soon as she heard that she could go out to play, Si Xinxin's eyes lit up, and her small face was filled with smiles: "Okay!"
Xiao Zhao then squeezed over: "Master, I want to go too!"
In the garden.
This place was planted with white crabapple flowers.
A gentle breeze stirred the petals, and a strong floral fragrance filled the air.
The scenery of crabapple flowers everywhere was unique.
Feng Ninghe's eyes turned cold, and she quietly looked at the crabapple flowers in front of her: "The Princess of Lin Kingdom really likes crabapple flowers, with them everywhere in the palace."
Xiao Zhao let out a muffled hum, casually plucked a crabapple flower, and threw it on the ground: "Crabapple flowers are like Lin Yuran, they look clean on the outside but are rotten to the core inside."
As she looked up, Feng Ninghe saw a familiar figure walking towards her.
Lin Yuran's charming face carried a hint of coldness, and a large retinue of maids followed behind her.
Su Qi stood beside Lin Yuran and lowered her voice: "Princess, what a coincidence, to meet her here."
Lin Yuran raised her eyes, contempt in her eyes: "It saves me the trouble of making a special trip to see her."
Last night's plan had failed. According to Ji Binyu, this woman had not drunk the tea, and had been on guard from the beginning.
Know yourself and your enemy, and you will win a hundred battles.
She had to probe Feng Ninghe.
This woman was very similar to the former Empress of Lin Kingdom, and even her name was so similar, which made her very uneasy.
"Miss Feng, what a coincidence."
Lin Yuran slowly strode forward, her gaze fixed on Feng Ninghe: "You are also here for a walk and to admire the flowers."
Meeting those slightly scrutinizing eyes, Feng Ninghe looked at her without hesitation: "The palace is full of crabapple flowers, and the scenery is unique, so of course I have to admire it properly."
Lin Yuran lowered her eyes and looked at the crabapple flowers, her gentle female voice slowly falling: "I think crabapple flowers are different from other flowers. The palace is spring-like all year round, and wherever you look, you can see crabapple flowers."
Lin Yuran's clothes were embroidered with large crabapple flowers, and the enchanting crabapple flowers seemed to come alive, swaying on the luxurious brocade robes.
"Miss Feng, you were born into a noble family in Li Kingdom, and at a young age, your cultivation reached the Nascent Soul stage. Your name is only one character different from the former Empress of Lin Kingdom, and it is said that your name was given by your father before he went to war."
She spoke unhurriedly.
Lin Yuran had already thoroughly investigated Feng Ninghe's identity, and she was sure that Feng Ninghe was not Lin Ninghe.
The familiar name made her uneasy, and even made her want to make Feng Ninghe disappear from this world completely...
This statement was not surprising.
Feng Ninghe calmly nodded and replied: "It seems the Princess has already investigated."
Lin Yuran looked at her with a slight probe: "Miss Feng, you were tired last night, so I specifically sent someone to escort you back. Did you sleep well last night?"