amaotonovel Chapter 77 Interrogation of Cheng Ying (1)
Chapter 77 Interrogation of Cheng Ying (1)
Qin Yaoyao had a good night's sleep. After washing up in the morning, she went to her mother's courtyard for breakfast, and then returned to her own Ningxiang Courtyard. Just as she sat down, He Mingxuan and Shen Xiaoran arrived. Both of them were lively, so they called out as soon as they entered the courtyard, "Yaoyao, Yaoyao, we're here."
Hearing the sound, Qin Yaoyao got up and walked towards the door. Looking at them, she smiled and said, "Why are you two so happy? Did something good happen?"
He Mingxuan and the other woman followed Qin Yaoyao into the house and sat down. Banxia poured them tea and served them fruit and snacks before leaving.
Qin Yaoyao invited the two to drink tea and eat. Shen Xiaoran's eyes widened as she looked at the lychees on the table. She exclaimed in surprise, "Yaoyao, how come you have lychees here! I remember lychees aren't supposed to ripen until next month. How come yours are ripe now, and such big ones at that?" He Mingxuan also said in surprise, "Yes, I also find it strange. Is it because your lychee tree is special? Or did you use some kind of magic method?"
With a smile on her lips, Qin Yaoyao said in a clear voice, "This is my family's tree! It was given to me by Brother Yanxi. He said it's a new variety and wanted me to try it to see if it tastes good."
He Mingxuan nodded thoughtfully, her tone slightly teasing: "Oh, so it's the Imperial Uncle. No wonder he wouldn't give it to me when I asked. It turns out he sent it all to you. It seems the Imperial Uncle is really good to you."
Shen Xiaoran joined in the teasing, saying with a grin, "Ah~ so that's how it is!"
Qin Yaoyao felt a little embarrassed by their gazes, so she quickly picked up a piece of pastry and stuffed it into their mouths, saying coquettishly, "Eat up, this can't shut you up! If you keep talking nonsense, I won't give you any more food."
Upon hearing this, He Mingxuan and Shen Xiaoran quickly nodded, indicating that they would definitely keep quiet. After all, how could they bear not to eat such delicious pastries?
Qin Yaoyao couldn't help but snort when she saw how greedy they were, and then the three of them burst into laughter.
At this moment, He Mingxuan seemed to remember something and asked, "Yaoyao, did you tell Sister Ying to come over?"
Qin Yaoyao nodded quickly and replied, "Don't worry! I sent someone to invite her early this morning, she should be here soon."
As if on cue, Cheng Ying's voice came from outside: "Yao Yao, I'm here!" The people inside exchanged glances, their lips curving into slight smiles. Then, they all said, "Come in quickly!"
When Cheng Ying entered the room and saw the smiles on everyone's faces, she was momentarily stunned, but she quickly regained her composure and was warmly pulled to a chair by He Mingxuan. Cheng Ying sat alone on one side, while the other three sat on the other side, creating a somewhat confrontational situation.
The four of them stared at each other, neither of them daring to break the silence. After a while, Qin Yaoyao finally spoke, smiling as she introduced Cheng Ying and Shen Xiaoran to each other, and then fell silent.
Cheng Ying looked at the three people opposite her, who were smiling and staring at her without saying a word, and felt a little puzzled. She asked in confusion, "Why aren't you saying anything? Why are you all staring at me?"
Qin Yaoyao smiled and replied, "You've just arrived, have some tea first, see if it's good." With that, she handed a cup of tea to Cheng Ying.
He Mingxuan then said, "Have something to eat to fill your stomach." As she spoke, she placed some food in front of Cheng Ying.
Shen Xiaoran nodded in agreement.
Seeing the odd behavior of the three people opposite her, Cheng Ying put down what she was holding and said, "Speak, is there something you need?" Qin Yaoyao and the other two exchanged glances, and Qin Yaoyao said, "Nothing much?" Cheng Ying raised an eyebrow and just looked at them without saying anything. He Mingxuan then said, "I'm just a little curious." Cheng Ying gave her a knowing look and continued, "Curious about what?"
Qin Yaoyao smiled and said, "Of course it's about you and the Fifth Prince!" Cheng Ying blushed instantly upon hearing this and said, "What's so curious about that?" Shen Xiaoran also said, "How can we not be curious? I heard you've been avoiding your cousin for a while, how come you were suddenly betrothed yesterday? It's so intriguing!"