The little heroine investigates a mysterious case

Chapter 368 The Infamous Rongdi King

Wu Yulan then sat down next to Ying Yang and began her long speech.

Knowing Ying Yang's true identity, Zhao Xuan and Gu Zhanghua wanted to stop him but didn't know how. Then Wu Yulan spoke up.

"Now everyone's saying that the Rongdi King looks fierce, and that mentioning him can stop a child from crying in the middle of the night! He comes from a barbaric place and treats morality and etiquette like dirt. How could such a fierce and evil man be willing to marry a noblewoman from our Xia Kingdom?! Do you think there's any justice left?!"

Ying Yang's expression shifted like a rainbow, never expecting that he would be seen as such a wretched figure by the people of Xia.

He really wanted to say something in his defense.

Madam, look at me, where do I look like a fierce demon?

Madam, from what aspect did you perceive that I regard morality and etiquette as worthless? I have always treated you with utmost respect!

But at this moment, he couldn't say a word. He was no longer King Yingyang of the Rongdi Kingdom, but Yang Ying, a man from the Xia Kingdom in Yancheng.

Yingyang rubbed his nose helplessly and had no choice but to go along with Wu Yulan's words.

"Yes, yes, the Rongdi King is indeed terrifying. However, seeing is believing, and the noble ladies of Liyang have never seen the Rongdi King in person, so these are very likely just rumors..."

"Rumors?! How could that be? It would be one thing if one or two people said it, but everyone in Liyang is saying it!"

Wu Yulan spoke earnestly, patting her chest.

"Xiao Yang, let me tell you, although Yun'er is not my biological daughter, I can swear to heaven that I have lived up to her calling me 'Little Mother'. Now, all the noble ladies in Liyang City are rushing to get married, fearing that they will be forced to marry into the Rongdi King. How can I not be anxious?"

"Understand, understand!"

Yingyang chuckled awkwardly.

Zhao Xuan and Gu Zhanghua, who were sitting to the side, felt extremely uncomfortable after hearing what Wu Yulan said.

To denounce someone as a barbarian, a demon, or a beast in front of them?

The two of them really wanted to rush up and forcefully cover Wu Yulan's mouth.

Qin Chuyun didn't know Ying Yang's true identity; she just felt the atmosphere was very strange.

The young woman was trying to get close to Yang Ying, but Yang Ying felt angry but dared not speak out. It was like swallowing a fly, feeling nauseous but unable to vomit it out, and his face turned bright red from holding it in.

Sister Xuan and her brother-in-law hesitated several times, feeling both embarrassed and annoyed, and frequently cast warning glances at the young woman, but she ignored them completely.

Qin Chuyun just wanted to leave this place of trouble as soon as possible.

Wu Yulan glanced at Ying Yang's handsome face again and gave him a meaningful comment.

"So, think things through carefully, and we can talk again once you've figured it out! I'm taking Yun'er back now, see you later!"

Wu Yulan's face was beaming with joy. She turned back to say goodbye to Ying Yang every few steps, and was then dragged away from the Prince Xian's residence by Qin Chuyun.

Yingyang leaned against the door frame, craning his neck, and watched the mother and daughter leave with lingering reluctance.

Zhao Xuan was furious and kicked Ying Yang in the back of the knee!

Caught off guard, Ying Yang was immediately defeated!

He turned to look at Zhao Xuan with a wronged expression, stood up, and patted the dust off his knees.

"Princess Consort Xian, what are you doing?"

"Why should I ask you what your intentions are?"

Zhao Xuan stood with her hands on her hips, glaring at Ying Yang like a tigress ready to devour him.

"What ulterior motives could I possibly have? It was Madam Qin who was asking all the questions just now, and I answered them honestly. What bad intentions could I possibly have? Tell me, then?"

Ying Yang was not to be outdone. He walked to the chair, sat down, picked up the teacup, and took a big gulp.

"calm down!"

Gu Zhanghua quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

Thinking about it, King Rongdi really hadn't done anything outrageous. He had just flipped through a small booklet he had picked up when Wu Yulan set her sights on him and asked Yingyang several key questions in succession, pressing him step by step.

Yingyang's answer was standard and proper. According to Gu Zhanghua, Yingyang did not lie at all. It was true that both his parents were dead, that he was an only child, and that he was unmarried and had no sweetheart.

The last sentence, "obey Qin Shao's arrangements," was of course related to the opening of border markets in the northern border region later on, meaning that the Rong and Di tribes could only follow Qin Shao's lead.

But if we add the three-word modifier "King of the Rongdi" to Ying Yang's head, instead of Yang Ying, who is similar to a Xia state person from Yancheng.

All of Wu Yulan's fantasies about her future son-in-law will ultimately come to nothing.

"You shouldn't have dressed up like this and given yourself a new name, causing my Aunt Lan to misunderstand for no reason!"

Zhao Xuan angrily roared at Ying Yang.

"What did she misunderstand? Is there anything wrong with my outfit? I just want to integrate into the Xia Kingdom's environment as soon as possible and make all the preparations for getting married in the future."

"Are you still playing dumb with me?!"

Zhao Xuan raised her fist at Ying Yang, which made Gu Zhanghua facepalm and quickly reach out to grab Zhao Xuan's fist.

The Rongdi King was a guest, and an honored one at that. He had just promised his father that he would take good care of Yingyang, but then he turned around and beat Yingyang up. It was unacceptable, and he couldn't explain it to anyone.

Gu Zhanghua remained relatively calm, coughed once, and finally accepted the new name and identity of the Rongdi King.

"Brother Yang, I'll have the steward arrange a place for you to stay. We can talk slowly once you've rested. How does that sound?"

"I still have luggage at the inn..."

"It's alright, just tell me the name of the inn, and I'll have my bodyguard fetch it for you."

"Good! The wise king is indeed sensible!"

Ying Yang clasped his hands in farewell and didn't forget to give Zhao Xuan a disapproving look.

"What? You think I'm being unreasonable? Don't go, explain yourself!"

"Butler Li! Butler Li! Quickly, arrange accommodations for my brother Yang! The best guest room I need!"

Gu Zhanghua stood between Zhao Xuan and Ying Yang and immediately gave Steward Li a strict order. He only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Steward Li leave with Ying Yang.

"Where did you get this anger from? Don't take it out on him! He's a distinguished guest after all!"

Gu Zhanghua's tone was unusually serious.

"Don't you think we're letting a wolf into the house? Did you just see that? He looked at Yun'er's back like a wolf that hadn't eaten meat for days!"

Zhao Xuan stomped her feet in anger.

Gu Zhanghua's ideas were slightly different from Zhao Xuan's.

"You're just worried and confused. I don't think Yingyang has anything special for Yun'er, and Yun'er doesn't have any feelings for Yingyang at all. If Yingyang wants to find a woman who loves him back, he may not be able to develop an emotional bond with Yun'er. Let's see how things develop before we say anything more."

"It will be too late if things really develop this way! I have to nip this possibility of the two of them falling for each other in the bud! From today onwards, he can forget about ever seeing Yun'er!"

"What should we do, Aunt Lan? It seems she still wants to invite Yingyang to the General's Mansion as a guest in a couple of days."

"Then I'll strike at the heart of the matter and tell him directly that Yang Ying is none other than Rongdi King Ying Yang! Let's see if he doesn't scare her to death!"

Gu Zhanghua: “…”

Although this move could thwart Wu Yulan's desire to make Yingyang her son-in-law, Gu Zhanghua felt it was unfair to Yingyang no matter how he thought about it.

He came to Liyang to find a wife for no reason, and didn't offend anyone, so why did his sister Xuan hold a grudge against him?

"How about we put this aside for now? Didn't you say you were going to teach me archery? Let's go!"

Gu Zhanghua changed the subject, dragging and pulling Zhao Xuan to the newly set up martial arts arena in the backyard.

After a thoroughly enjoyable archery training session, Gu Zhanghua was exhausted, while Zhao Xuan had already put the troubles brought by the Rongdi King to the back of her mind.

She finally understood: even if the sky falls, Consort Shu will hold it up!

Mother-in-law, I have high hopes for you!

Zhao Xuan slept very soundly that night!