readytorunbook Chapter 236 Deed
Chapter 236 Deed
Not long after, a commotion was heard approaching, and a group of people rushed in. At the front was a young woman dressed in gorgeous attire, adorned with jewels, silks, and satins. Her lustrous black hair was tied up in a high bun, giving her an air of elegance and grace. Her triangular eyes, paired with slender, willow-shaped eyebrows, cast a harsh, harsh look on her otherwise delicate features, making it clear at first glance that she was no pushover.
As soon as the noblewoman stepped through the threshold, she couldn't wait to scream at the top of her lungs, "Who on earth is so blind as to claim that this shop belongs to him? This is simply outrageous! How dare they bully the Yongning County Prince's Mansion? Do they really think this princess is a pushover?"
Arrogant and domineering shouts echoed throughout the house, making her look like a shrewd and fierce woman commonly seen in the market. Even though she was wrapped in gorgeous clothes, it was still difficult to conceal the vulgarity and rudeness emanating from her bones.
Ru Yue and Feng Ying, standing nearby, couldn't help but frown slightly upon hearing the shrill cry. However, they didn't intend to argue with the unreasonable woman, but simply walked forward slowly and stood face to face with her.
Ru Yue gently shook the deed in her hand, then spoke calmly, "Madam, please calm down. You keep saying that this shop belongs to you. Do you have any solid evidence to prove it? As I've just stated, this shop was purchased by my family four years ago, and we completed the formal transfer procedures in Jingzhao Prefecture at that time. If you can't provide strong evidence, then please don't make such a fuss."
The noblewoman's eyes swept across the deed in her hand. The next moment, like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey, she reached out and tried to snatch the deed away and tear it into pieces.
However, although her movements were fast, they were no match for Ru Yue's agility. Ru Yue dodged the noble lady's attempt with a flick of her wrist.
Seeing that the shop was hopeless, the noblewoman's expression instantly turned extremely grim. Her once delicate features were now twisted and grim with anger. Her eyes widened as she snarled, "How dare you, little bitch, speak so rudely! This shop is clearly part of the Yongning County Prince's Mansion. If it truly belongs to you, as you claim, why haven't you come to claim it yet? Are you just waiting for something to fall for you?"
As the noblewoman finished her words, the maids following behind her joined in their response. For a moment, a constant stream of foul language and curses filled the air. These maids, relying on their numbers, seemed to believe that as long as they were loud enough and had enough momentum, they could gain the upper hand.
At this moment, Feng Ying, who had been standing by and watching with a cold eye, finally couldn't help himself. He slowly raised his hand and gently scratched his ear. Then, in a calm and indifferent tone, he said, "Tsk, tsk, tsk, it's true that the kind of master you raise is the kind of servant you keep! This noisy and noisy thing is really unbearable."
Although Fengying spoke lightly, his voice was just right for everyone present to hear clearly.
When the maids who were cursing loudly heard Fengying's words, they stopped abruptly like ducks with their necks strangled.
They looked at each other, their faces turning red and blue. They wanted to continue cursing, but they were afraid of getting even worse. But if they wanted to shut up, they felt really uncomfortable. In this way, the maids were caught in an awkward dilemma.
"Hehehe, so, not only do you have to give me this shop, but you also have to pay me every penny of the rent that's been in arrears for the past four years!" Ru Yue raised the corners of her mouth slightly as she spoke these words lightly, but it was like boiling oil being poured onto a blazing flame, instantly igniting the long-suppressed anger in the lady's heart.
Her eyes widened as she roared in anger, "You useless bastards, why don't you go and get your young master here! Are you going to sit back and watch our shop get ripped off for no reason?"
The servants responded and left, and everyone fell into waiting.
Time passed minute by minute, and about an hour later, the Prince of Yongning finally arrived.
I heard staggering footsteps outside the door, and a man with a strong smell of alcohol staggered in.
Ru Yue couldn't help but look up curiously, her eyes fixed on the man, and she thought to herself: What kind of man can make the most popular courtesan willingly get pregnant and bear his child?
The man in front of him was wearing a wrinkled and stained brocade robe. His hair, which was once neatly combed, was now messy. His eyes were bloodshot and slightly red. The stubble on both sides of his cheeks had obviously not been trimmed for two or three days. He looked haggard and listless, but even so, from his vaguely discernible outline, one could still glimpse his former handsome and elegant appearance.
The Yongning County Prince's Consort had been sitting elegantly in her seat, but upon hearing her husband's arrival, her delicate body trembled violently and she stood up angrily. Her graceful figure was now tinged with anger as she hurried towards the man.
The Crown Prince's wife's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly at this moment, but there was a flash of anger in her eyes, as if she could spit out fire.
As she walked, she kept cursing, "Look at you, you're so drunk! You're really embarrassing!"
The Prince of Yongning County stood there, half drunk, his body still a little unsteady. He saw the Princess approaching him and subconsciously tried to dodge the Princess's outstretched hand. He staggered sideways, his face full of impatience, and muttered, "Hey, what on earth do you want to see me about? I'm having a great time drinking with my friends!"
Hearing this, the Crown Prince's Consort was furious. Her eyebrows raised, and she pointed at the two people behind her and said angrily, "These two ignorant brats actually dared to claim that this shop belongs to them with a deed! Tell them quickly that this shop was passed down to you by your grandmother! Hand over the deed to me immediately. I will make sure Fan Daocheng punishes these two guys who dared to blackmail us. They must not be let off easily!"
The Crown Princess's voice became increasingly high-pitched and sharp, like a sharp sword piercing one's eardrum, causing one to feel a dull pain.
"Use what you have available, and stop whining here!" He was obviously drunk, his tongue was a little out of control, and he spoke haltingly, but even so, it was still obvious that he was still a little sober, and did not sell himself out because of a few words from others.
"You are the Prince of Yongning County? Open your eyes and take a good look. This shop was bought by my family four years ago!" This time, Ru Yue did not shake the deed casually as she did before. Instead, she stretched out her hands carefully and tore the deed flatly so that the Prince of Yongning County in front of her could see it clearly.
The Prince of Yongning County opened his sleepy eyes wide, and his whole body almost stuck to the contract. Ru Yue was so scared that she took a big step back involuntarily, and only then did she manage to keep her footing.
"You...how could you possibly have this contract?" At this moment, the Prince of Yongning suddenly erupted in a deafening roar, the volume of which was truly jaw-dropping. Furthermore, a closer listen revealed that at this moment, there was not a trace of drunkenness in his voice; he sounded completely sober.