SFS Chapter 187 Embarrassment
Chapter 187 Embarrassment
Xiao Chengyan, however, was somewhat drunk and became rather frivolous, grabbing her hand and kissing and hugging her.
This wasn't the first time something like this had happened. Although Yan Yan was wary of Madam Xing's authority, she still admired Xiao Chengyan after all.
Seeing that it was behind the artificial hill and no one could see him, they let him do as he pleased.
After being teased for a while, she was in a hurry to deliver something, so she rushed out, only to bump into this person.
She didn't know who it was, but it must be a guest at today's wedding banquet. Yan Yan was a little scared, but she still gave a slight bow and tried to slip away.
But the man grabbed his arm, and the man gritted his teeth and shouted angrily.
"Was the person with you just now Xiao Chengyan, the second young master of the Xiao family?"
Yan Yan dared not tell the truth, and forced a smile as she tried to lie.
“No, sir, you must have misheard. I am not with anyone.”
Yan Xiu's face darkened instantly, and with a sudden exertion of force, the maid's arm swayed and fell limply to the ground.
In an instant, they dislocated Yan Yan's arm. A piercing pain shot through her, and Yan Yan screamed in agony.
"Ah! It hurts!"
Xiao Chengyan, who was behind the artificial hill, hadn't left. He was sitting on the hill drinking from his wine jug when he heard the noise. He assumed that Yan Yan had fallen because she was walking too fast.
He hurriedly came out with a smile to help her up.
"Good sister, how could you be so careless?"
As soon as he stepped out of the artificial hill, Xiao Chengyan was dumbfounded to see Yan Xiu standing in front of him with a cold and stern expression.
He stood there speechless for a long time, then glanced at Yan Yan, who was lying on the ground covered in sweat from the pain, and felt a pang of guilt.
"Your Highness, what brings you here?"
He instantly stopped acting like a scoundrel, bowed deeply, and his face was full of fear.
His marriage to Princess Yongxian was already arranged, and the Crown Prince was Yongxian's own brother. Now that he had stumbled upon this, who knew how the Crown Prince would vent his anger for his sister.
He felt inexplicably scared; he hadn't even gotten married yet and he'd already been caught red-handed by the Crown Prince.
You should know that the Crown Prince values two people the most: his mother and his sister.
Yan Xiu's eyes flashed with anger. He angrily drew the sword from his waist and pressed it against Xiao Chengyan's chest.
"Young Master Xiao is quite the ladies' man..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Chengyan's legs went weak and he knelt on the ground, begging for mercy repeatedly.
"Your Highness, please forgive me this time! I promise I'll never do it again!"
The prince pressed the long sword against his chin again, making him raise his head slightly, and suddenly laughed.
He sheathed his longsword, glanced lazily at the maid, and said...
“We’re both men, so I understand you. You can do whatever you want before the wedding, but if Yongxian comes to me crying after the wedding, I, as her older brother, won’t let you off easily.”
Xiao Chengyan nodded hurriedly and agreed.
He thought he would be severely reprimanded by the Crown Prince, but in the end, he was only given a heavy blow and then gently put down.
It's likely that the Crown Prince was also a womanizer. We're all men, so it's only right that we show each other consideration.
With a fawning smile on his face, Xiao Chengyan bowed and said in a pretentious manner,
"Your Highness, let me accompany you to the front courtyard for a few drinks. I heard that the princess has also arrived, and I would very much like to go up and greet her. I hope Your Highness will grant my request."
Xiao Chengyan already knew that Princess Yongxian had arrived, but he just hid in the backyard and didn't come out.
He was unhappy because Qiao Qingshu was getting married, and he didn't want to see Princess Yongxian with her pockmarked face; even a glimpse of her was considered unlucky.
But at this moment, the expression on his face was one of indescribable longing, which even made the Crown Prince mistakenly believe that Xiao Chengyan really wanted to see his sister.
He was naturally happy to bring the two together, so Xiao Chengyan and the Crown Prince went to the front hall one after the other to drink.
Qiao Qingle, who had been hiding in the flower bushes, was getting anxious. She had finally found the Crown Prince, but unexpectedly, Xiao Chengyan appeared as well.
Seeing the two of them heading towards the front hall, it was clear they were going back to drink. If she couldn't see the Crown Prince by now, with so many people and countless guards in the front hall, she would have even less chance of getting close to him.
With a determined heart, Qiao Qingle disregarded everything else and rushed out of the flower bushes, wanting to rush to the Crown Prince.
Xiao Chengyan had been carefully leading the way, and when he saw someone suddenly fly out, he was naturally very alert. With a flying kick, he sent the person flying back into the flower bushes.
Qiao Qingle landed on her tailbone and was kicked hard in the stomach. She struggled for a long time but couldn't stand up.
Xiao Chengyan couldn't see clearly who was struggling in the flower bushes, but since they were heading straight for the Crown Prince and were so reckless, they were definitely not good people!
It happened in his Xiao family again, so how could Xiao Chengyan let it go so easily? He hurriedly shouted for people to come.
At this moment, the servants of the Xiao family and the guards of the Crown Prince rushed over and surrounded the Crown Prince and Xiao Chengyan to protect their safety.
A guard stepped forward into the flower bushes, sword in hand, and was startled to find a woman dressed in heavy makeup and red.
Logically, only brides wear red today, and this woman is dressed exceptionally brightly, so she obviously doesn't look like a guest.
The guard hesitated. Could it be that the one struggling in the flowerbed was today's bride?
He suddenly felt uncertain, so he quickly ran out and reported to the Crown Prince.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chengyan immediately perked up. Could it be Qiao Qingshu?
Shouldn't she be sitting in the new house right now? Why is she here?
He rushed into the flowerbed, clearing away the haphazardly broken branches, and upon seeing the woman, he pouted in disappointment.
"Qing Le, how could it be you!"
Seeing her exaggerated makeup and red dress, he couldn't help but frown and think to himself, "How can this Qiao San be so undignified?"
Today is clearly Qiao Qingshu's wedding, so who is this third sister dressed up like this for?
Suddenly, Xiao Chengyan's eyes lit up, and he turned to look at the Crown Prince.
Seeing that Xiao Chengyan recognized this person, the Crown Prince also stepped forward and looked him over.
A moment later, he couldn't help but let out a crooked chuckle.
He didn't recognize the woman, but her attire was truly comical.
But to Qiao Qingle, that smile was a familiar, warm smile.
Qiao Qingle jumped up, smoothed her hair, and a blush rose to her face.
"Your Highness, look, I specially wore your favorite red today. Do you think it looks good on me?"
Xiao Chengyan's eyes widened in surprise. He had practically watched Qiao San grow up; she was the most simple-minded and foolish girl.
Why is she acting so familiar with the Crown Prince right away? Could it be that she really has something going on with him...?
Suspicious gazes fell on the Crown Prince, whose face was cold and who looked at Qiao Qingle as if she were a plague.
There was not a trace of lingering affection in his eyes.
Judging from this expression, the Crown Prince must have no connection with Qiao Qingle. Qiao Qingle must have a death wish to try and implicate the Crown Prince.
Out of good intentions, and also to avoid any mishaps at the Xiao family's residence, Xiao Chengyan coughed lightly to remind them.
"Qingle, the banquet is in the front hall. Don't play in the backyard. Go to the front hall to find your second sister and have a meal there."
These words were already a way of telling Qiao Qingle to leave, but the girl was unwilling to go. They had been corresponding for so long, and she dreamed of the Crown Prince every day.
Now that we've met, I won't leave so easily.
Knowing that the Crown Prince was fond of her, she boldly stepped forward and grabbed his sleeve.
Even Xiao Chengyan was taken aback by this action.
Who is Yan Xiu? He is the Crown Prince of Nan Zhao Kingdom, and he has the most ruthless and explosive temper.
The Crown Prince had only said a few words to scare Xiao Chengyan, and he had already decided where to place his own tomb.