Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 270 Little Chili and the Perverted Man

Just as she ran out of the gate of Liufang Pavilion, she bumped into a tall figure in his arms with a 'bang'.

Yes, in one's arms!

She bumped right into the man's arms!

The hard chest bumped into Jiang Wan, making her stumble and almost fall. Her nose hurt from the impact. At the same time, the man wrapped one arm around her waist and turned her around, barely managing to regain her balance.

Jiang Wan was completely stunned. She... she... she had been harassed?

A blush appeared on the little girl's pretty, delicate face.

With a backhand slap, the two froze on the spot.

Only then did Jiang Wan look up and see the man's face in front of her.

With striking features such as sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, and a high, broad nose, he possessed a unique kind of handsomeness.

The man was young, probably around eighteen or nineteen years old, and was staring at him angrily, with a clear handprint on his face.

Jiang Wan lowered her head guiltily, but after a moment, she straightened her back.

With her hands on her hips, she said, "This was an accident. Who told you to walk without looking where you're going? You deserve it, humph!" She was just like a little firecracker.

Mu Nan was so angry he laughed. Half of his face was burning with pain. This little girl really went all out!

"I've seen people falsely accuse others before they've done it, but I never imagined you were not only vicious and ruthless, but also capable of twisting the truth?"

Mu Nan's lips curled into a mocking smile. "I saved you, and you hit me. Tell me, if I hadn't pulled you back, who would be lying face down in the mud like a lapdog right now?"

"You! You're the lapdog!" Jiang Wan was furious at this foul-mouthed man!

"Get lost! Don't let me see you again! So what if you're tall? What's wrong with that?" Jiang Wan started arguing angrily.

She's always been a feisty person since she was little. She's challenged every bodyguard in her family's security company to a fight. Being feisty and bold is her true nature.

Mu Nan was speechless for a moment; he had never encountered such an unreasonable little girl before.

Remembering that he had important business to attend to, he snorted coldly, turned around and hurriedly walked away, ignoring Jiang Wan.

As Jiang Wan watched that tall figure walk further and further away, she belatedly realized that she might have gone too far.

But when she thought about how he dared to put his arm around her waist and puff out his chest, she knew she was right!

Hmph! That perverted man!

Remembering the purpose of her trip downstairs, she quickly ran to where the carriages were parked, found the coachman, gave him some instructions, and then hurried back upstairs.

Only after entering the private room did Jiang Wan pat her chest, calm her rapid breathing, and stand behind Gu Qingyue.

Gu Qingyue glanced curiously at Jiang Wan, whose little face was flushed, and then lowered her head to examine the various jewelry items on the tray with Cui Jiaojiao.

Gu Qingyue reached out and took a hairpin from the tray, examining it closely.

This is a jade dragonfly and peony hairpin. Atop a gold hairpin is a pink peony in full bloom, with layers of petals that are lifelike and even the patterns on the petals are carved very clearly and naturally.

A jade-green dragonfly rests on a peony, its translucent petals shimmering faintly in the sunlight. Its head and eyes are adorned with tiny gemstones. From afar, it appears as a playful dragonfly sipping nectar from the peony, its wings fluttering gracefully as if in flight—a truly classic sight!

Gu Qingyue couldn't help but admire it. She examined the hairpin from head to toe for a long time, so long that Cui Jiaojiao had already selected several sets of spare jewelry. When she turned around, she saw Gu Qingyue still admiring the gold hairpin.

"You like this? I'll give it to you as a gift from your older sister to Qingyue," Cui Jiaojiao said with a smile as she leaned closer.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyue put down the hairpin and said, "No, I'm wondering how the designer of this hairpin could have such ingenious ideas, carving the peony and dragonfly so lifelike."

“I’ve discovered that Qingyue is the one with the most exquisite and insightful mind. Other girls, when they see these delicate things, will only marvel at how beautiful they are, whether they should buy them, which clothes they should match, and what hairstyle they should have with them. But you, on the other hand, are always wondering how these things are made. Tell me, do you want to design jewelry and become a skilled craftsman?” After saying that, he laughed heartily.

Gu Qingyue: You saw right through me?

Don't let Cui Jiaojiao's round face and ever-smiling demeanor fool you; she's a very intelligent girl!

"Yes, if I designed some jewelry, would you buy it?" Gu Qingyue teased.

"Buy it! Just by looking at Qingyue's outfit, I can tell you don't crave luxury, but you always manage to surprise people with your stunning beauty. Not only are you uniquely beautiful, but you're also fresh, elegant, and charmingly beautiful. If you design jewelry, it will definitely be one of a kind. Remember to let me wear it first, okay?" Cui Jiaojiao said matter-of-factly.

Gu Qingyue was utterly dumbfounded. Was this something a fifteen-year-old girl would say?

Did she realize so quickly that she was a woman of substance who admired sophisticated beauty?

Gu Qingyue's heart fluttered with excitement!

The two were playfully picking out jewelry when a familiar voice suddenly came from outside the door, "Little sister, it's me, may I come in?"

Fourth Brother? Gu Yuan'en?

"Come in," Gu Qingyue stood up, thinking something had happened. When she saw Gu Yuanen and Mu Jinyan lift the curtain and come in, Gu Qingyue was stunned.

"What happened? Is it Mother...?" Gu Qingyue was a little anxious, and didn't even have time to greet Mu Jinyan who was next to Gu Yuanen.

Gu Yuanen quickly waved his hand, "It's nothing, it's nothing. I just heard from the coachman that you were buying jewelry here, so I came to take a look."

"Oh," Gu Qingyue breathed a sigh of relief, and then noticed Mu Jinyan standing next to Gu Yuanen.

"Young Master Mu?" Gu Qingyue waved her hand as a greeting.

I heard from Gu Yuanen that Mu Jinyan was sent to his maternal grandparents' house by his father. It seems that he has returned.

Cui Jiaojiao looked at Gu Qingyue as if she were an alien. It wasn't until Gu Qingyue sat down again that Gu Qingyue noticed Cui Jiaojiao's gaze. What kind of gaze was that?

"What?" Gu Qingyue asked.

Cui Jiaojiao was stunned for a moment, then quickly stood up and curtsied to Mu Jinyan and Gu Yuanen, "Greetings, Young Master Mu, and Fourth Young Master Gu."

Who? What prince?

Seeing Gu Qingyue glaring at her with a questioning look, Cui Jiaojiao swallowed hard, lowered her voice, and whispered in Gu Qingyue's ear, "He is the heir of the Prince of Kang, why aren't you bowing?"

Prince Kang's heir?

Gu Qingyue recalled Mu Yun Chu's words: her second brother had injured his leg in an "accident," and the emperor, as a form of consolation and compensation, had bestowed upon him the title of Prince Kang. So, wasn't this little foodie in front of her the heir apparent to Prince Kang?

She realized belatedly how she had greeted him and felt a little embarrassed.

She never considered that gluttonous little one to be some prince's child.

I greeted him using the same method as in my past life, and then just waved my hand.

How could she forget that this is the Great Chu, and that he is a member of the royal family, at the highest level of the strictly hierarchical ancient society? Sigh, what a lapse in judgment!

Thinking about this, I realize that my actions were indeed inappropriate.

This is not Lizhou, and he cannot be regarded merely as the nephew of a guerrilla general. In the capital, he is the heir of the Kang Prince's Mansion, and she should pay her respects.

As soon as he stood up, Mu Jinyan couldn't help but laugh, his shoulders shaking.

He and Gu Yuanen overheard the whispers of the young lady from Minister Cui's family while standing at the door. He wanted to see what Gu Qingyue would do, but to his surprise, she actually got up and prepared to bow.

These two little girls are hilarious!