Chapter 574 - 576 Argument
Shao He grasped the crux of the matter, her gaze shifting subtly as her fingers caressed the mandarin duck bridal veil.
"Qingxia, you said you have all served in the Crown Prince’s Mansion, and by ’all,’ you mean Nanny Zhang is included, right?"
Realizing her slip of the tongue, Qingxia hurriedly covered her mouth, not expecting to let something slip in her moment of excitement.
A resounding "smack" echoed as Shao He abruptly rose from her seat, her expression icy as she demanded, "What exactly is going on? Tell me the truth!"
"Miss, it was just a slip of the tongue, I meant that my sister and I have served in the Crown Prince’s Mansion."
Qingxia struggled to make her story coherent, but how could Shao He, ever so astute, fail to see through her little ruse?
"I’ll give you one more chance. Were you all arranged by Pei Huaian at the beginning?"
Just as Qingxia was about to answer, Shao He warned her sternly, "You know my temper; think carefully before you answer."
"Alright..."
Qingxia helplessly lowered her head, knowing she was finished; the young lady simply didn’t believe her. Since that was the case, it might be better to face the end sooner rather than later.
"Miss, the Crown Prince was also worried about your safety at that time, so he resorted to this subterfuge." Qingxia explained anxiously.
Shao He frowned, her laugh cold, "Indeed, you may all leave."