Is It Forbidden to Bully the Heroine of the Novel? - Chapter 28
Chapter 28
Muyong Qing’s identity had been exposed, making him worry about whether this matter would reach the Emperor’s ears. Naturally, he dared not compete with Jiang Yao anymore. Besides, Jiang Yao was a woman; he couldn’t actually do anything.
Jiang Yao spent four hundred taels of silver, finally buying the person.
The man in embroidered clothing clapped his hands, ordering someone to dress up Song Muyun before sending her into the room.
Jiang Yao didn’t need such trouble. With a light step, she flew onto the stage and grabbed Song Muyun’s hand, leading her away from behind.
There were still women and attendants waiting for the auction.
As they passed by them, all looked over with eyes filled with envy.
Compared to the temperamental men, this gentle woman was obviously much easier to serve.
Jiang Yao didn’t pay attention to them, pulling Song Muyun’s hand and heading to the backyard. As they were about to leave the corridor, Song Muyun stopped, gently shaking the hand held by someone.
The red-clad woman walking in front noticed and turned to ask, “What’s wrong? Let me take you back.”
Song Muyun didn’t listen to her. Instead, she took out a snow-white handkerchief from her bosom, twirled it between her fingers, and gently wiped the sweat off Jiang Yao’s face.
While wiping, she scolded softly, “Why are you sweating so much? If the wind blows and you catch a cold, what will you do?”
Jiang Yao stood still and let her wipe but still wanted to explain herself, “I wasn’t playing around. I was delayed by some things today, so I rushed over here.”
After wiping the sweat, Song Muyun held Jiang Yao’s hand. The woman had been practicing martial arts since she was young, so her hands were a bit rough. She gently touched the calluses that had formed from her training, her slender and smooth neck revealed under the moonlight, her voice gentle, “I’ll stay here. I won’t run away. Take your time.”
Jiang Yao frowned, strongly disagreeing, “How could that be the same? Thanks to me rushing over here, otherwise, Muyong Qing would have bought you for fifty taels, and I wouldn’t be able to eat from anger.”
She was very unhappy, but not at Song Muyun, rather at Muyong Qing.
Song Muyun looked up at Jiang Yao, her eyes containing tiny specks of starlight, especially resolute, “Even if you hadn’t come today, and Muyong Qing had bought me, I would never let him touch me.”
In fact, initially, she was very scared, fearful when Jiang Yao wasn’t around.
Having been accustomed to being protected, suddenly facing this dirty and desperate world on her own made her instinctively want to retreat. But when she realized she couldn’t, she set her bottom line: under no circumstances would she allow Muyong Qing to touch her.
Jiang Yao was somewhat surprised by her words. Then, she reached out and flicked Song Muyun’s forehead gently, “What are you thinking? How could I not come? If I hadn’t come, wouldn’t you have been bullied? That’s not okay.”
She then held Song Muyun’s hand, which had been quietly touched by her all along, squeezed it in her palm, her voice carrying a reliable steadiness, “I won’t let anyone bully you. With me around, nobody is allowed to bully you.”
She appeared slender and delicate, yet she inexplicably inspired trust from the bottom of one’s heart.
Song Muyun wanted to lean into her embrace.
She didn’t know why she had this thought. It felt like a lively fawn jumping around in her heart, hastily bowing her head, too scared to look at her, her voice soft, completely lacking the coldness from their first meeting, “I trust you.”
Jiang Yao was softened by this obedient demeanor, couldn’t help but cough with a clenched fist, raised her eyes to the round moon, suddenly remembered something, and took the initiative, “The moonlight tonight is perfect. Would you… like to go to the flower street with me?”
She quickly added to avoid worry, “I’ve paid for you. Tonight, you’re mine. I want to take you wherever I like.”
Song Muyun lightly laughed without refusal. Her elegant hairpin seemed to shimmer under the moon, making its owner appear even gentler, “Then, Miss Jiang, please lead the way to entertain Muyun.”
It was suggested by Princess Heyi to go to the flower street; otherwise, a lady who usually played with swords and spears wouldn’t have thought of strolling around. Furthermore, she wouldn’t have thought of pleasing someone by taking them for a stroll.
The flower street was as bright as day with all the lights even at night. Many people had their stalls on the roadside, shops wide open, not much different from daytime.
Jiang Yao led Song Muyun to a stall selling wontons, enticed by the aroma, turned and asked, “Are you hungry?”
Song Muyun nodded obediently and said, “I haven’t had dinner yet.”
Jiang Yao: ???
She quickly placed an order for two bowls of wonton, sounding a bit displeased, “Why haven’t you had dinner?”
Song Muyun lowered her head, and unconsciously, her two fingers hooked onto Jiang Yao’s clothes, whispering, “According to the rules of the Moon Rising Pavilion, on the day of auctioning one’s body, it’s not allowed to consume too much.”
Jiang Yao listened, feeling indignant, “What kind of lousy rules are these? So many petty rules in this place, these are just meaningless tricks!”
She scolded, being scolded by a girl who had been taught manners and etiquette since childhood made Song Muyun worry about Jiang Yao’s reputation.
Jiang Yao indeed didn’t continue speaking. Soft hands hovered near her mouth, along with the fragrance emanating from the woman, almost making her dizzy. When the person withdrew her hand seeing Jiang Yao’s silence, she snapped back to reality in a second.
Feeling awkward, she coughed and said in a softer tone than when she was scolding, “Alright, I won’t say anything.”
Just then, the wontons arrived. Jiang Yao sprinkled some green onions into one bowl and moved the hot wontons towards Song Muyun, “Try it. Next time, I’ll come earlier and bring you food.”
How could a beauty go hungry? She would feel sorry for her!
“Sure.” Song Muyun nodded, picked up a white porcelain spoon, gently stirring the wontons. Her beautiful features glistened in the steam, adding a touch of softness.
They seemed like close friends, sitting together at the small stall, occasionally smiling at each other.
Jiang Yao felt peaceful in her heart when suddenly something came from behind and patted her shoulder forcefully.
Unprepared, she almost buried her face in the wontons!
Before she could react with a shoulder throw, the person behind her spoke with a grin, “Hey sis, weren’t you busy? How come you’re here at the flower street?”
Darn it, it was her silly brother coming to collect debts.
Jiang Yao’s face turned cold as she turned to see her stupid brother and Heyi, who was glaring angrily at her.
She had refused Heyi but was seen with someone else in the street. It was normal for Heyi to be upset.
Sure enough, the next second, she was questioned, “Didn’t you say you don’t like strolling with others?!”
The little princess looked very aggrieved and angry.
Jiang Yao glanced at her, not feeling guilty, “Your humble servant greets the Princess.”
Then she avoided answering the princess’s question.
Song Muyun also stood up and bowed her head in respect to the princess. Jiang Huai saw Song Muyun, and his eyes instantly lit up, “Sister, you’re here too! I was wondering what my sister was up to, turns out you’re playing with her. It’s no surprise; only you’re willing to play with my sister.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Yao, who didn’t want to be a good sister, slapped his head. The speed was so fast that Heyi didn’t react in time, subconsciously stepping back, feeling frightened when she saw Jiang Huai suddenly jumping up, then relieved that she wasn’t hit.
Fortunately, she wasn’t smacked on the head.
Wait, she was a sovereign, and Jiang Yao was a subject. How could she dare hit her!
Song Muyun didn’t see Jiang Yao’s movement clearly, but she didn’t intend to stop it. She completely ignored Jiang Huai’s aggrieved expression, just smiling and saying to him, “Your sister is very nice. Naturally, I’m willing to play with her.”
Jiang Huai held his head, looking like he’d seen a ghost. How was his sister so fierce? What was good about her?
Heyi also disagreed. She had never seen anyone ruder than Jiang Yao. She had just said she didn’t like strolling with others, and here she was, without any explanation after being caught!