Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 539 - 279: Why the Change of Heart_3

Chapter 539: Chapter 279: Why the Change of Heart_3

So many people, even after passing by, would turn back for a look, and upon seeing the monkey with a face full of fur, they were incredibly curious. But noticing that the group belonged to an official entourage, they dared not to be too presumptuous.

Qian Yixiu felt embarrassed to have people gawk at the monkey along the way, so she had Zi Zhu lead it a few steps behind.

The group entered a shop and bought some small ornaments and a roast duck, and they were preparing to board their carriage when a wealthy young master blocked their path. He pointed with his fan at Monkey Sister and said, "This monkey is truly a rare creature. I like it and want to buy it; name your price."

This young master was dressed extremely lavishly, wearing a red jacquard satin robe with arrow sleeves, a gold forehead band with two dragons playing with a pearl at his brow, and a purple gold crown set with phoenix wings and inlaid with jade upon his neatly arranged hair—his fair face suggested he was around sixteen or seventeen years old.

The law and order in Daqian was excellent, especially in Capital City, where petty theft and harassment of common women were quite infrequent. This young master’s boldness in trying to make a forceful purchase suggested he was no ordinary person.

Qian Yixiu approached and said, "Young master, we are not selling, not for any price."

Having said that, she took Monkey Sister and moved to leave. She saw that Monkey Sister’s eyes were already wide open, and at any moment it might charge at the young master and scratch his face. Qian Yixiu didn’t dare to let it cause trouble and held its hand tightly.

The reckless young master again used his fan to block Qian Yixiu’s way and said with a stern face, "Miss, I advise you to be sensible. Otherwise, I might just take you along to my mansion."

Upon hearing this, several boy servants from the Qian Mansion rushed up, and the young master’s dozen or so attendants also surged forward.

Blue Bead quickly said, "Young master, we belong to Lord Xiangen Mansion. This monkey is very dear to our master, and we really cannot bear to sell it."

The young master laughed upon hearing this and said, "Oh, it’s that bumpkin from Lord Xiangen’s household. You dare to mention that name in front of me! You really are asking to drink a penalty instead of a toast." He pointed at his followers and commanded, "Bring that monkey over here."

As his words fell, several servants went to attack the boy servants from Lord Xiangen Mansion, and two servants went to snatch the monkey. Suddenly, Monkey Sister leaped up, landed on those two individuals, scratched them a few times, and the two men fell to the ground clutching their faces and screaming. Their faces streamed with blood, and Monkey Sister’s fingernails were covered with flesh and blood—there was even half a nose on them.

The onlookers screamed in fright.

The young master was also terrified and, pointing at them, cursed, "To dare to hit my men, just you wait, I’ll have my father the prince deal with you..."

Monkey Sister’s face turned purple with anger as it glared at the young master, ready to punch him again. Qian Yixiu quickly grabbed its clothing; after all, with Monkey Sister’s lack of restraint, killing or maiming the young master would be trouble.

While the commotion ensued, a familiar figure pushed through the crowd—it was Liang Jinzhao. He grabbed the young master and said, "Master Seventh, I know this monkey, it belongs to Commandery Princess Zhenyue. The Qian family certainly won’t sell it."

The young master, Zhu Xiangqi, was the youngest son of Prince Shou and was doted on by the Former Imperial Consort, fearless of heaven and earth. But upon hearing that the monkey was Commandery Princess Zhenyue’s pet, he dared not pressure further. His father was the Emperor’s half-brother, but Princess Zhenyue’s mother was the Emperor’s own sister and a favorite of the Empress Dowager. Besides, he was genuinely frightened of the monkey.

Yet his pride was wounded, and he clamored, "So, my men were beaten for nothing? That won’t do, I must go to the palace and have the Emperor decide for me."

Liang Jinzhao laughed and teased, "Look at yourself, still a grown-up, and they even have to call you ’Uncle’ out of respect. Why such a temper? If this gets to the Emperor, he might just laugh at you." Then, he gave Qian Yixiu a meaningful look.

Only then did Qian Yixiu realize they were related, and she didn’t want to offend anyone, especially someone from the Royal Family. She hurriedly stepped forward and curtseyed, "I apologize to you, Uncle. Our monkey doesn’t understand the rules and has injured your men. We will certainly compensate for the medical expenses of the injured."

With Liang Jinzhao speaking more words in her favor, not only did Zhu Xiangqi step down graciously, but his anger also subsided. Qian Yixiu also appropriately offered her apologies, which surprisingly pleased Zhu Xiangqi. Not only did he forgo the medical expenses Qian Yixiu offered, but he also mentioned visiting the Qian Mansion another time to see the other talents of the monkey. Then, he left with his entourage.

Seeing Zhu Xiangqi depart, Qian Yixiu turned to leave but was stopped by Liang Jinzhao.

He lowered his voice and said, "There’s a tea house up ahead. Let’s talk there about why you suddenly changed your mind."

Without turning her head, Qian Yixiu responded, "Men and women should not have intimate contact; why should I go and talk with you?"

Liang Jinzhao persisted, "We have known each other for so many years, we’re practically friends reunited after a long separation, surely we can talk a bit. If you really won’t go, then I’ll just have to talk to you here."

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