Transmigrated as the Treacherous Official's Childhood Sweetheart-Chapter 404 - 403: Personal Grudges

Huanhuan cast a sideways glance at her: "Isn’t this normal, can you recite it? Why don’t you come and recite a piece for me now."

Well...

If she could recite it, she would have to recite a passage and become the laughing stock of several people.

If she couldn’t recite it, her previous words would undoubtedly be a comment on herself.

Liu Qingxi shot a glance at Tan Huanhuan, who spoke with an unfriendly tone: "Of course I can recite it. If you don’t believe me, you can visit my Liu Mansion some other day, and we can discuss it further."

If you dare to come to Liu Mansion, you’ll find it hard to leave.

Huanhuan naturally understood her intentions, and covered it up with a vague excuse: "I’ve been practicing every day recently, maybe when I’m free, I’ll come to visit you."

...

Ye Zhi questioned again: "Xiao Chen, why are you here chatting with Qingxi so early in the morning?"

The person in question had yet to respond.

Liu Qingxi chuckled softly and took the initiative to answer: "I’m here to apologize to Mr. Chen. Last time at the Phoenix Pavilion, I bought that Thousand-leaf Gold Peony Hairpin that my sister was extremely pleased with. I realized you also had your eye on it, but I bought it first. Today, I happened to meet Mr. Chen passing by, and I wanted to ask him to relay a message to you that my sister Qinglan looks splendid wearing it, and she thanks you for your cooperation."

Ye Zhi saw from her charming smile and the long, slender gaze that it carried an air of boastful provocation.

That day, I intended to buy the Thousand-leaf Gold Peony Hairpin to give to Sister Lu He as a wedding gift but had to give way because the Crown Prince was there.

After all these days, it’s brought up again~

Ye Zhi’s anger burned even more fiercely, her temper was impossible to suppress, she spoke harshly: "And you have the nerve to bring it up. You snatched it from me, relying on the Crown Prince to bully others. If the Crown Prince hadn’t been there that day, no one would have been able to protect you. Rest assured, when the opportunity comes, I will certainly let you experience the power of the Luoyan Spear."

Liu Qingxi’s autumnal eyes watched with a hint of a smile, yet she remained silent, not refuting, nor expressing any stance.

Perhaps because Ah Zhi’s words carried hostility targeting Liu Qingxi, Shen Chen and Gongsun Chi stood there without expressing any opinion.

Ye Zhi was displeased with the protagonist’s silent stance; she cursed angrily: "Are you mute? The Crown Prince isn’t here today, so you don’t dare to speak? Don’t think I don’t know about you spreading rumors back at the Imperial College, saying I offended the Crown Prince, leading everyone to avoid me like a plague, afraid to get involved with me lest they incur the Crown Prince’s wrath."

Emotions are curious things.

When angry, even incidents from years ago at the Imperial College resurface in one’s mind.

At that time, Ye Zhi certainly didn’t pretend not to care. The classmates’ subtle distancing in the study hall, thinking about it now, still felt somewhat painful.

Later, she figured it was better to drop out and focus on martial arts since she wasn’t suited for literary pursuits.

Liu Qingxi, considering the presence of outsiders, repressed the anger ignited within her, took a deep breath, her small mouth slightly pursed, and said: "It is a fact that you offended the Crown Prince, and that you are at odds with him; everyone knows, why would I need to spread it intentionally?"

Ye Zhi furrowed her brows, not replying to her words.

Instead, she addressed Shen Chen and Gongsun Chi: "You both have things to take care of, you’d better go and resolve them quickly. I have personal grievances to settle with Liu Qingxi."

With that said, she flexed her slender wrist.

She had the look of someone ready for a fight~

Gongsun Chi’s mouth twitched, but he managed to maintain a slight smile on his face: "By the way, I have some matters to address with Brother Shen, so we shall take our leave first."

Matters between women are not suitable for a great man to interfere.

Enemies should always strive for resolution rather than formation; only the one who tied the knot can untie it; explaining things will suffice.