Chapter 206

Chapter 206: Just to My Liking

Qi Shu Xian saw the carriage from far away and strode over quickly.

Qi Shu Xian never expected to hear such news from the Third Prince. Shang Xing Yu. What was Shang Xing Yu, that Shang Xing Yu dared go to the Emperor and ask to marry the Princess?

Before Sheng Zhi Wan even stepped down from the carriage, Qi Shu Xian’s irritating voice reached her.

Qi Shu Xian said, “Zhi Wan, I know you do not want to marry to Northern Di, and you do not like Shang Xing Yu…”

Qi Shu Xian said, “Zhi Wan, Meng Yang is already a Bedchamber Maid now. From now on, I will never take concubines again. I know you must have regretted it too. As long as you are willing, I can go beg the Third Prince and beg the Emperor.”

Qi Shu Xian said, “Let the Emperor betroth you to me again. We can make up and return to how we were, alright?”

Ting Lan was so angry she laughed.

Only Sheng Zhi Wan knew where that shameless confidence came from. In the past, Sheng Zhi Wan had given Qi Shu Xian far too much patience and love. Even after they divorced, Qi Shu Xian still could not see himself clearly.

Since that was the case, Sheng Zhi Wan signaled Ting Lan.

Ting Lan lifted the curtain and jumped down first. Liu Shang followed right behind. Sheng Zhi Wan stepped down last, supported by both of them as Sheng Zhi Wan placed a foot on the carriage step.

Qi Shu Xian’s gaze clung tightly to Sheng Zhi Wan.

After not seeing her for some time, she looked different. She seemed even more charming and gorgeous than before. Her delicate ear lobe, under the slanting light, looked like fine jade.

No wonder Lu Chuo and Shang Xing Yu rushed to seek marriage.

Sheng Zhi Wan said, “How did Qi Shi zi know I did not want to marry Prince Lu Chuo? Prince Lu Chuo was young and handsome, and Prince Lu Chuo’s birth was high.”

Qi Shu Xian said, “Stop it, Zhi Wan. You could not possibly marry another man as a concubine, and you would have to go to Northern Di. You cannot adapt to life in Northern Di.”

Sheng Zhi Wan nodded. Sheng Zhi Wan said, “Qi Shi zi was right.”

At once, Qi Shu Xian’s eyes lit up.

In the next moment, Sheng Zhi Wan’s voice came lightly, as if it meant nothing at all.

Sheng Zhi Wan said, “So I decided to let Young Master Shang Er become my Prince Consort.”

What?

Qi Shu Xian’s expression froze.

Qi Shu Xian forced a smile. Qi Shu Xian said, “Stop it, Zhi Wan. Shang Xing Yu was just a dandy. Shang Xing Yu was not worthy of you.”

Sheng Zhi Wan said, “So what if Shang Xing Yu was a dandy? I liked that kind of dandy.”

Qi Shu Xian roared, “You liked Shang Xing Yu? Impossible!”

Qi Shu Xian snapped, “Shang Xing Yu was a good-for-nothing who only ate and drank. Shang Xing Yu was useless. What did you even like about Shang Xing Yu?”

Qi Shu Xian said, “Shang Xing Yu only wanted to marry you because no other woman was willing to marry Shang Xing Yu, and they all despised Shang Xing Yu! Zhi Wan, stop it. I do not believe you could possibly choose Shang Xing Yu!”

Good-for-nothing. Useless.

Hearing Shang Xing Yu smeared like that suddenly made Sheng Zhi Wan furious.

It made her even angrier than being harassed herself.

Sheng Zhi Wan remembered what Shang Xing Yu once said. Sheng Zhi Wan raised a brow, looked Qi Shu Xian up and down, and sneered.

Sheng Zhi Wan said, “Did Qi Shi zi never look in a mirror? I liked Young Master Shang Er because Young Master Shang Er was younger than you, more handsome than you, and Young Master Shang Er suited my taste perfectly.”

Qi Shu Xian stared at Sheng Zhi Wan and yelled, “You-you were shameless!”

Qi Shu Xian simply could not believe those words came out of her mouth.

Even when their feelings were at their deepest, they still stayed within propriety. When Sheng Zhi Wan spoke to him, Sheng Zhi Wan was always restrained. When had Sheng Zhi Wan ever been so blunt?

Yet now, Sheng Zhi Wan actually said Shang Xing Yu suited Sheng Zhi Wan’s taste.

Anger surged in Qi Shu Xian’s chest, and Qi Shu Xian started speaking without thinking.

Sheng Zhi Wan’s eyes turned icy.

Sheng Zhi Wan said, “Guards! Qi Shi zi blocked my carriage and spoke rudely to me. Thirty strokes!”

As soon as Sheng Zhi Wan spoke, Zhang Da rushed out with a group of guards.

In almost an instant, Qi Shu Xian was surrounded.

Qi Shu Xian said, “Zhi Wan, are you crazy? This is not the time for you to throw a tantrum. I do not believe you truly wanted Shang Xing Yu to be your Prince Consort!”

Even now, Qi Shu Xian still did not believe what Sheng Zhi Wan said.

How could Sheng Zhi Wan possibly like Shang Xing Yu? Sheng Zhi Wan had to be saying it just to spite Qi Shu Xian.

But this was not the time for Sheng Zhi Wan to be childish-

Qi Shu Xian said, “Zhi Wan, I will ask you one last time…”

Sheng Zhi Wan looked at the stunned guards.

Sheng Zhi Wan said, “What were you all standing there for?”

Sheng Zhi Wan said, “Qi Shi zi not only blocked my carriage, Qi Shi zi also disrespected my future Prince Consort. Sixty strokes. Whoever landed one stroke, I rewarded ten taels of silver. Whoever landed the most, I doubled the reward!”

The moment Sheng Zhi Wan finished speaking, the guards charged forward.

Liu Shang looked eager. Liu Shang asked, “Princess, could this servant go too?”

Sheng Zhi Wan said, “Yes.”

Ting Lan said, “This servant also…”

Sheng Zhi Wan nodded. Sheng Zhi Wan said, “All of you go.”

Ting Lan hurried back into the residence, grabbed a broom, and joined the chaos.

Qi Shu Xian did not expect Sheng Zhi Wan to truly order people to beat him.

No matter how high his martial arts were, he still feared being mobbed. Besides, these were all Sheng Zhi Wan’s people, and he did not dare strike with lethal force.

In the end, Qi Shu Xian broke out in a miserable state and escaped from the crowd.

Liu Shang sounded full of regret. Liu Shang said, “Three strokes! Princess, this servant hit Qi Shi zi three times!”

Ting Lan beamed. Ting Lan said, “This servant hit twice!”

Zhang Da scratched his head. Zhang Da said, “I only hit once…”

Most of the other guards also only hit once. In total, they did not even reach thirty strokes before Qi Shu Xian got away.

Zhang Da pointed into the distance, toward Qi Shu Xian’s dark face. Zhang Da said, “Qi Shi zi… your hair… why has so much fallen out?”

Qi Shu Xian froze.

Qi Shu Xian’s eyes turned cold as Qi Shu Xian glared at Zhang Da.

Zhang Da backed up honestly. Zhang Da said, “It is true. I was not lying. Look, there is hair all over the ground.”

Qi Shu Xian looked down without thinking.

Qi Shu Xian actually saw quite a bit of black hair on the ground.

Qi Shu Xian remembered how much hair had fallen out yesterday while washing. A terrible feeling rose in Qi Shu Xian’s chest.

Qi Shu Xian lifted a hand and touched Qi Shu Xian’s head.

Several strands slid right off.

Qi Shu Xian’s hand froze in front of Qi Shu Xian’s face.

How could this happen?

Qi Shu Xian’s gaze suddenly snapped to Liu Shang. Qi Shu Xian shouted, “It was you?”

Liu Shang looked lost and confused.

Sheng Zhi Wan gave a mocking laugh. Sheng Zhi Wan said, “Blame this, blame that. The Heir Apparent should blame yourself for meddling. If you have nothing to do, do not keep wandering in front of me.”

“Sheng Zhi Wan!” Qi Shu Xian’s rage boiled over.

Sheng Zhi Wan lifted Sheng Zhi Wan’s chin.

Sheng Zhi Wan said, “Did Qi Shi zi forget the last flogging? From now on, when you see me, remember to address me as Princess Qing Ning!”

With that, Sheng Zhi Wan waved a hand and led everyone into the Princess residence.

Qi Shu Xian only watched as the tall gates of the Princess residence slowly closed in front of Qi Shu Xian’s eyes.

Until Qi Shu Xian could no longer see her at all.

Only then did Qi Shu Xian squeeze Qi Shu Xian’s eyes shut and fling the hair in Qi Shu Xian’s hand to the ground.

[Fine. Very fine.]

[Sheng Zhi Wan, this was what you chose.]

Sheng Zhi Wan would rather let a dandy become her Prince Consort than reconcile with Qi Shu Xian.

And Sheng Zhi Wan even said she liked Shang Xing Yu because Shang Xing Yu was younger and more handsome?

A dandy, no matter how young and handsome, was still just a pretty pillow.

Besides, with Shang Xing Yu’s stinking reputation and flirtatious nature…

Even the top courtesan at Drunken Spring House had said in public that Shang Xing Yu was her patron.

And there was that time Shang Xing Yu called five famous courtesans to keep him company.

If Shang Xing Yu became a Prince Consort, could Shang Xing Yu really endure loneliness?

Sheng Zhi Wan only agreed to it to spite Qi Shu Xian.

After Shang Xing Yu became Prince Consort, Qi Shu Xian did not believe Shang Xing Yu could hold back and stay loyal to Sheng Zhi Wan alone.

When the time came…

Qi Shu Xian would wait to see Sheng Zhi Wan regret it!