Chapter 438 When have I not cooperated with you?_1
Xiao Changyi was by no means ignorant of the true meaning behind An Jing’s words, realizing that Consort Yu had no intention of punishing her maid and was merely putting on a show for her to see.
With clarity in his heart but no change on his face, Xiao Changyi took An Jing’s right hand, and only after their fingers intertwined did he say, "Let’s go and see for ourselves, I’m curious to see what a maid who dares to scold the Changsheng Princess looks like."
Upon hearing this, Consort Yu was startled, and regardless of whether she feared Xiao Changyi, she hurriedly intercepted Xiao Changyi and An Jing with a forced laugh, "Why would the Prince bother to look at such a lowly maid? It would be unfortunate if your eyes were dirtied by her."
That maid was her personal attendant, in whom she had always placed great trust. The maid was also very good at understanding and pleasing her. When she ordered the maid to be taken away for a beating earlier, it was all just for show—they wouldn’t really hit her.
But that was a secret.
What if Xiao Changyi went over and found out that the maid hadn’t been beaten at all? What then?
No sooner had Consort Yu finished speaking than An Jing said with feigned kindness, "Your Highness, the last person who obstructed my husband has already turned into dust."
Consort Yu felt a chill run through her and no longer dared to obstruct them, quickly stepping aside.