Stick With The Cold Female lead

Chapter 20 - Meet one of the heroine's harem

Suyi really overthought it. Jiqing Chi is a strong and dignified female lead. How could she be interested in such things as rouge?

Jiqing Chi had been by Su Yi's side for a long time, but it was the first time Jiqing Chi saw her with such an imposing aura. Despite her fragile appearance, like a kite that could break with a slight touch, her words just now reminded Jiqing Chi of the feeling of looking down on everything on the battlefield, facing thousands of soldiers and horses.

Jiqing Chi wondered if it was because Su Yi usually appeared weak and couldn't show her true nature, or if she has always been like this and was just pretending to be weak.

Jiqing Chi speculated on the possible scenarios and gradually became interested in the mysterious Su Yi.

"Wife seemed really majestic just now," she deliberately said, like a young boy in love meeting his crush, with a gaze as tender as water. "I've never seen my wife like this before."

"Is that so?" Although it wasn't the first time, Su Yi was still surprised by Jiqing Chi's expression, and she choked on her own saliva, causing her to cough uncontrollably, as if she was going to cough up her lungs.

This sudden change startled everyone present. Feng Ruoqing quickly asked the landlady for a glass of water and fed it to Su Yi in time, and then her coughing subsided.

Jiqing Chi couldn't help as her hand froze in the air. She looked at Su Yi's face, now red from coughing, and paused for a moment before slowly lowering her hands.

Su Yi closed her eyes and took a moment to recover before clearing her throat and opening her eyes weakly. She smiled at Jiqing Chi and said, "I have a weak body, and I have always felt sorry for not being able to support my husband. If I hadn't shown some fierceness just now, those people might have involved you and caused trouble for my husband."

Pausing for a moment, she looked into Jiqing Chi's eyes and said sincerely, "Although I am weak, I still hope to be able to protect my husband."

Since meeting the female lead, she had said so many cheesy and affectionate words that saying these few lines wasn't a problem for her. Moreover, the female lead's acting skills were superb, and her ability to say such sweet words was no less than hers. Dealing with drama queens every day, so she was used to it, and speaking these lines came naturally.

She looked guilty yet affectionate, and even Feng Ruoqing, who had been watching her play the role all this time, was moved.

Jiqing Chi met her sincere gaze, forgot her teasing words for a moment. After a moment, she regained her senses and coughed lightly, "I know that you are kind to me, wife."

After speaking, she uncomfortably turned her face away.

"Who was that man just now?"

She took the initiative to change the topic, making Suyi breathe a sigh of relief. Finally, she didn't have to act out those sentimental scenes with her. She started pondering the identity of the man from before.

"He must be a nobleman." Since they were in the capital and he dared to cause trouble. He must have relied on someone to clean up after him.

"Not just a nobleman." Recalling his attire, Jiqing Chi speculated, "That man's mother must be an official of the court."

Moreover, judging from his expensive clothing and accessories, his mother's official position should be quite high.

He was a son of a high-ranking official, while their Miss was just a distant granddaughter of a Marquis, without any official position. In the capital, at most, she was a wealthy landowner.

The difference in power made Yan Shen a little worried. Before they left, their family head specifically instructed them to look after Su Yi. But unexpectedly, they had unintentionally caused trouble. "Miss, will we be in trouble for offending him?"

Su Yi also felt a little uneasy. This female-dominated novel had few descriptions of influential noble sons. The only detailed description was of Xiao Zhengyun, the son of the prime minister and one of the consorts of the protagonist, Ji Qingchi.

Xiao Zhengyun lived up to his name as an elegant and gentle young master. He was well-versed in the Four Books and Five Classics, and his movements were graceful. The original text described him as "clear as the bright moon in the mountains and gentle as the flowing water in a creek."

He was a considerate and gentle person who loved the female protagonist deeply. He cut off ties with his own mother, who originally supported the other imperial sisters of the female protagonist to become empress, but ultimately, unable to resist his devotion, she wholeheartedly supported the female protagonist.

When the female protagonist became fierce and murderous, he always stayed by her side, helping her solve problems and difficulties. Shortly after the female protagonist ascended the throne, she granted him a noble title and generously rewarded his family. One could say that he was the epitome of loving the one and loving everything about them.

However, Su Yi found a common trait among the consorts of the female protagonist after reading the entire book: they sought revenge for the slightest grievance.

The book portrayed this trait as their protective and possessive instincts towards the female protagonist. Any person who provoked the female protagonist ultimately met an unfortunate end.

Although the book only mentioned this noble son, Su Yi wondered if they would really encounter him. After thinking about Ji Qingchi's attitude towards the man earlier, Su Yi thought it was unlikely. The male consort who first encountered the female protagonist in her harem there should be hearts and flowers flying everywhere. However, Ji Qingchi didn't even spare him a glance. It seemed that he was probably an insignificant passerby, just like her, a cannon fodder.

With this thought, Su Yi felt more at ease and reassured Yan Shen, "Don't worry, they were in the wrong from the beginning. Even if they seek revenge later, we'll be able to come out unscathed."

Ji Qingchi glanced at her without saying much. If Su Yi knew that she had offended a high-ranking official's son, she would be terrified. She had just recovered from her illness, so she decided not to say anything and risk fainting again.

Su Yi let out a sigh of relief, "Alright, alright. We finally came out for a trip, and we can't let other men ruin the mood. Let's continue shopping."

Yan Shen quickly whispered in her ear, "Miss, the head of the family said that you cannot say the words 'wild man'."

After Su Yi recovered from her illness at the age of twelve, she often spoke inappropriate words. The head of the Su family was afraid that these words would be heard by malicious people, leading to slander of Su Yi's reputation. Therefore, two maids were assigned to watch over her

After Yan Shen finished speaking, she cautiously glanced at Jiqing Chi standing beside her and whispered, "The master is still here."

Jiqing Chi had exceptional hearing, so she naturally heard Su Yi's words.

A proper young lady wouldn't speak like this. Only those women who frequently appeared in the flower streets and alleys, like her senior sister, would often use such words.

Su Yi, as someone who was weak due to illness, rarely left home. How could she know such terms?

Jiqing Chi was very curious and looked at Su Yi inquisitively.

Seeing that she was about to be caught, Su Yi quickly thought of something and remedy the situation, "My mother says these things all the time. I'm just repeating her words. How come she's allowed to say them, but I'm not?"

By shifting the blame onto her mother, there shouldn't be any issues.

Although Su Yi, due to her illness, couldn't go out, her mother held influence in the city and conducted business. It wasn't strange for her to go to the flower streets and alleys.

Although her mother was righteous and had never been to those places, Su Yi had to make this compromise.

Indeed, when Jiqing Chi heard this explanation, she retracted her probing gaze. However, her lingering and scrutinizing gaze lingered on Su Yi.

Yan Shen wasn't quite sure whether their master had actually said those words, but since Miss had said so, then the master must have said it too. "But, Miss, the master asked me to look after..."

"I know my mother treats me well." Su Yi quickly interrupted her, "I won't say it again. It was hard for us to go out today. Let's not waste time on this. Let's continue shopping. Don't we still need to find paintings for great grandmother?"

While speaking, she pushed her wheelchair forward on her own. "Let's go, let's go, let's go outside."

Since she had already spoken like this, the others didn't dwell on the matter and followed behind her, walking out of the shop.

They had wasted quite some time dealing with that young man's matter. When they had just left, the sun hadn't risen yet, but now it was high in the sky.

Concerned about Su Yi's ability to withstand the scorching sun, Yan Shen pushed her from behind, Licorice held a paper umbrella on her left, and the another young maidservant named Honghua stood on her right, fanning her with a folding fan.

Feng Ruoqing and Jiqing Chi walked behind them, followed by several guard maidservants. To an unknowing person, it would seem that Su Yi was the noble young lady of a powerful family, otherwise why would she require such a large entourage when going out?

"Young master, are we not going back yet?"

Tianyi Teahouse was the best teahouse on this street. Not only could one enjoy good tea, but they could also overlook the entire street. It was a favorite place for many upper-class young men and ladies to visit.

Xiao Zhengyun was sitting in a private seat on the third floor of the teahouse, holding tightly onto the teacup in his hand, as he gazed at the woman sitting in a wheelchair not far away on the street.

In Kyoto, everyone praised him for his gentle demeanor, but few knew about his narrow-mindedness and his intolerance of losing face.

Just moments ago, Suyi had humiliated him in front of so many people, and the incident had left a lasting impression on him. Initially, his mother only granted him an hour to relax and enjoy himself, but the more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Instead of returning home on time, he found himself at this teahouse, waiting for Suyi to appear.

And now, here she was, accompanied by a group of people. Xiao Zhengyun's anger was ignited, but he knew he couldn't act rashly. He looked at the people below on the street and coldly ordered his servant, "Go and find out who she is."

"But, young master, we have no information about her. I don't know how to investigate," the servant replied.

"Bring me pen and ink."

"Yes." The servant borrowed pen and ink from the teahouse owner. Xiao Zhengyun laid paper on the table and, using well-ground ink, swiftly sketched a lifelike portrait of the woman.

The woman on the paper was none other than Suyi in her wheelchair.

The servant praised, "Young Master, your painting skills are truly extraordinary."

"Humph, just a trivial skill." Xiao Zhengyun sneered. He often received compliments on his exquisite artistry, and gradually, he became conceited.

Handing the portrait to the servant, he said, "Take it to Magistrate Sun in Kyoto and have he investigate."

"Yes."

"Let's go." After finishing his tea, Xiao Zhengyun cast a final cold gaze at Suyi on the street. A woman who dared to oppose him, the son of the Prime Minister, would soon taste regret.