That rebuke was too intimidating. Head Shopkeeper Xia was so shocked that he stopped in his tracks. He quickly turned around and saw a tall, handsome young man standing in the corridor with his hands behind his back. He was wearing a black satin general's uniform, a purple gold crown with tassels on his head, and a tiger-headed cloak on his shoulders. All of this clearly showed his status.
Wasn't this Prince Zhongshun, who was supposed to be guarding the barracks?! How come he'd come back now?!
Although he knew that Pang Xiao's situation in the army was awkward, this person was still a notorious fiend. Even Your Majesty had to give him some face when he saw him.
Head Shopkeeper Xia dared to bully Qin Yining because he was certain that the businesses she managed were Qin Yining's private property. If a woman wanted to keep a private stash of money, she wouldn't let her husband's family interfere with her business.
However, he didn't dare to be impudent in front of Pang Xiao. Because this person was truly a reckless man who killed without blinking an eye! If he made a mistake and this person killed him because of a disagreement, he'd be giving up his life for nothing!
Head Shopkeeper Xia's forehead immediately broke out in a cold sweat.
Master Zhong and Third Shopkeeper Lu, who were standing behind Pang Xiao, had even more sweat on their foreheads than Head Shopkeeper Xia.
They had been following Pang Xiao this entire time and had clearly heard the conversation between Head Shopkeeper Xia and Qin Yining. They couldn't believe how impudent and rude Head Shopkeeper Xia had been. Let alone Pang Xiao?
Any man who saw his wife being bullied wouldn't be able to stand it. Outsiders didn't understand Pang Xiao's feelings towards Qin Yining, but Master Zhong understood them the best. When he thought about how Head Shopkeeper Xia had been recommended by him, and how Wang Ye had gotten angry, Master Zhong was so scared that cold sweat broke out on his back.
In the time it took to breathe, Pang Xiao had already called Huzi over and pointed at Head Shopkeeper Xia.
"How dare you act so impudently in This King's estate. Take this dog with bad intentions away!"
"Yes!" Huzi accepted the order and immediately strode forward with his men. He grabbed Head Shopkeeper Xia's arms and pinned them behind his back. Then, he began to shove him away.
Shopkeeper Xia did not expect Pang Xiao to be so swift and decisive. He did not even give him a chance to speak.
Being dragged by Huzi, he struggled with all his might but could not break free from Huzi's iron grip. He could not help but turn around and shout in shock and fear, "Why are you grabbing me? Do you know who's behind me?! "
"I don't care who's behind you. Take him away!" Pang Xiao didn't care at all. He waved his hand to signal Huzi to take him away.
Huzi exerted more force and dragged the man away like a dead dog.
Qin Yining paced in front of Pang Xiao. She patted her chest and blinked her long eyelashes as she laughed softly, "Ai, luckily Wang Ye came back in time. Otherwise, this concubine would have been bullied."
Her pair of beautiful eyes, which contained a hint of a smile, had a hint of playfulness in them. This caused Pang Xiao's anger to dissipate, and he couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"You!" His phoenix eyes were smiling as he pretended to be angry. "How could someone be so unappreciative? Why didn't you tell me earlier? At the very least, you are the Princess Consort. If a servant came to bully you, those who didn't know would think that I, Pang Zhixi, had no ability to protect my wife. "
When Master Zhong and Lu Dashun heard this, their knees weakened and they knelt down at the same time.
"Wang Ye, please forgive me. It is this lowly one's fault. I did not choose a good servant for the Princess Consort and caused this to happen. I caused the Princess Consort to be bullied. "Master Zhong's heart was filled with guilt.
Lu Dashun was so nervous that he couldn't say a single word. He only focused on kowtowing.
Smiling, he turned around to help Master Zhong up. Pang Xiao comforted him with a smile, "Master Zhong, please rise. I don't mean to blame you. You're an old man who's been with Yi Yi for a long time. When we were chatting, Sister Yi often mentioned you to me. You have always been loyal and have helped Sister Yi a lot. We have troubled you a lot in the family. We are all one family. Why do you have to be so formal? "
Master Zhong was moved and said gratefully, "Many thanks to Wang Ye for not blaming me. However, it is true that this old man did not see through people."
Pang Xiao waved his hand and said with a smile, "This has nothing to do with you."
Looking down at Lu Dashun who was kneeling on the ground, Pang Xiao did not speak.
Lu Dashun was like a rabbit that had been targeted by a ferocious beast. His entire body trembled as though he wasn't himself.
Who could have thought that someone like Pang Xiao, who was so busy suppressing bandits, would have the mind to care about the trivial matters of the Princess Consort's side. With Wang Ye's support, wouldn't the Princess Consort be able to do whatever she wanted in the future?
If that was the case, then all his scheming thoughts in the past were now the biggest joke in the world. He was just a small fry that had been promoted by Head Shopkeeper Xia. He had only been the third shopkeeper for a few days, yet he didn't know his name anymore. He still dared to scheme in front of the Princess Consort. He really didn't want to live anymore!
Lu Dashun's forehead was pressed against the ground. It was too late for him to regret his schemes against Qin Yining. If he knew earlier that the Princess Consort would be so favoured, he definitely would not have underestimated and schemed against her like before.
Pang Xiao had heard a little about Lu Dashun's actions a few days ago. But this person had already been frightened to such a state. Adding on the fact that his actions were not too out of line, he mercifully looked away and said faintly: "Stand up."
"Many thanks to Wang Ye, many thanks to Wang Ye!" Lu Dashun kowtowed repeatedly. He knew that Pang Xiao was planning to let him go. He was so grateful that he almost cried.
Qin Yining smiled comfortingly at the two: "Many thanks for your trouble. There's nothing else here. You can go do your own things."
She knew that Pang Xiao had called the two of them over at this time to make an example out of them to prevent people like Head Shopkeeper Xia from appearing at her side again.
Master Zhong and Lu Dashun bowed and retreated.
Qin Yining and Pang Xiao walked towards Xue Li courtyard together. Qin Yining laughed softly and said: "Wang Ye was so impressive just now. It seems that even if they are beaten to death, they will not dare to have any devious thoughts in the future."
Pang Xiao put an arm around her shoulder and said in amusement: "Did you eat honey today? Why is your mouth so sweet? "
"How could that be? I'm speaking the truth."
Pang Xiao was in a good mood and laughed softly. Although she knew that Qin Yining might not be unable to solve those problems, she was willing to rely on him when she encountered trouble. Pang Xiao's heart was still very warm.
The two entered the main room. Bing Tang, Ji Yun and the others quickly prepared hot water and clothes. Bing Tang could not help but complain: "It's a pity that I didn't use the half bottle of itching powder on that old thing."
"Half a bottle?" Qin Yining took off Pang Xiao's cloak and could not help but turn back: "Isn't a little bit of that kind of medicine enough? How could you bear to use half a bottle? "
"Originally, I used a little bit, but he was too infuriating. I couldn't help my hand shaking. "
Everyone in the room burst into laughter when they heard this.
Pang Xiao put on her underwear and walked towards the bathroom. She said with a smile: "Don't throw away the tea. I'll ask Huzi to send it to that old thing later."
"That's good." Bing Tang covered her mouth and laughed. She left the main room tacitly with Ji Yun, Xian Yun and the others.
Qin Yining prepared clean underwear for Pang Xiao and asked with a smile: "How are the matters in the military camp being resolved?"
"Not bad."
Pang Xiao quickly took a bath and said loudly: "It's not a big deal anymore. The matter of suppressing the bandits in the surrounding area is almost done. There's also no news from Sitong. "
Qin Yining said with a smile: "That's good. I thought Shopkeeper Qiu was going to make some trouble again. I always feel that everything she did was like what you said. Her purpose is not simple."
"It's okay. I'm on guard." After the sound of water splashing, Pang Xiao got up and took a handkerchief to wipe her body: "Don't worry. How have you been these days? How are Brother Zhao and Brother Han? "
"Everything is fine at home. But there's one thing that I'm a little worried about. "
Qin Yining put the underwear on the screen for Pang Xiao to use. He frowned and said: "There's still no reply from the letter I wrote to my father. Have the people on your side received any news from home? I don't know if something happened at home. "
"So it's because of this."
Pang Xiao put on the silk pants. She tidied up her snow-white underwear and said: "Nothing happened at home, and I have good news to tell you."
"What good news?"
When she asked this question, the way she tilted her head was really too pleasing. Pang Xiao couldn't help but reach out and touch her cheek: "Aiya, I can't remember right now. Sister Yi, you have to kiss me before I can remember. "
Qin Yining's face turned red. She rolled her eyes at him and said: "You're not serious. What's going on? Tell me quickly. "
Pang Xiao bent over and put his face close to hers. He pointed at his own cheek and pursed his lips to look at her with a smile.
Qin Yining was amused by his appearance and laughed. She stood on tiptoe and kissed him on the cheek.
"And here." Pang Xiao pointed at the other cheek.
Qin Yining was amused and kissed him again.
Pang Xiao hugged her and pretended to think: "Hmm, let me think."
"What's the good news? Don't keep me in suspense." Qin Yining looked up and urged.
Pang Xiao stole a kiss on her cheek when she was unprepared. Only then did he kindly stop teasing Qin Yining: "I just got the news. Grandma and Mother-in-law are on their way here. They said they want to see the two babies."
"Really?" Qin Yining opened her eyes in surprise.
Pang Xiao smiled and hugged her slender waist, gently shaking: "Of course it's true. I've already gotten the exact news. Brother Han and Brother Zhao are the family's expectations. How can Mother-in-law and Grandma hold back? "
"But can Your Majesty let them come out without worry?" Qin Yining was a little worried.
Pang Xiao laughed and said, "His Majesty is busy with the matter in the north, he is already hard-pressed. Besides, Grandmother and Mother-in-law are both women, His Majesty's guard against them will not be that strong. Mother-in-law said in the letter that he asked Aunt Cao to bring some spies to protect them, so their safety on the road can be guaranteed. "
Qin Yining nodded.
She somewhat understood her father's thoughts. If her father kept Cao Yuqing, who had feelings for her, by his side when her mother went out, it would inevitably cause her mother to misunderstand. It was better to let them go out together.
Qin Yining said: "If that's the case, I have to prepare well. I don't know how long it will take. "
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