CHAPTER 335: CHAPTER 319: FLIRTING WITH HIM

Yun Yan pondered for a second, his face serious: "Though it’s a bit too much, it doesn’t defy heavenly principles."

Prince Rui: "..."

Yun Ran coughed lightly and waved his hand, "Alright, alright, having you chant scriptures like this in front of my Prince for so long, my Prince’s ears have suffered plenty."

"How about this, you only need to say it three times, and we’ll substitute the rest for three thousand gold taels!"

Prince Rui: "???!"

What did she say?!

Three thousand gold taels?!

Why doesn’t she just go out and rob?!

Even bandits have to exert some manpower and resources. She’s incredible, asking for three thousand gold just like that!

"Prince Rui, are you having money problems?"

"If you’re really poor or reluctant to part with three thousand taels, then it’s honest to say all eighty-one times!"

Prince Rui: "......"

I’m, not, rich?!

She actually said I’m poor?!

Who’s this crazy money-grubber looking down on?!

Prince Rui brushed his sleeve, exhibiting an air of arrogance and wealth, "I’ll add another thousand taels, let those three repetitions be exempted."

Prince Rui then took out a stack of silver notes from his pocket, counted the amount, "These are silver notes from Jiuzhou Bank, totalling four thousand gold taels, with branches in all countries of Jiuzhou."

Then, with a sideways glance, he handed the notes to Yun Ran with an air of ’I’m the master, I’m rich, worship me.’

Yun Ran glanced fleetingly at the silver notes in his hand:

[Hmph! Carrying so much money on a hunting trip, aren’t you afraid of getting thrown in a sack and robbed?]

"That won’t do."

"Do you think I allowed you to substitute seventy-eight apologies with three thousand taels for a mere bit of gold and silver?"

"My Prince is full of uprightness, with clear sleeves, viewing money and fame as mere clouds before his eyes, only because you were unjust while he was just. Not bearing to let you sprain your back from bowing eighty times, he reluctantly agreed."

"Apology is the original intention. Prince Rui must not confuse priorities and think gold and silver allow fecklessness."

Prince Rui: "......"

Funny! She can utter bald-faced lies without even blushing?

And views money as clouds? The one asking for three thousand gold at the start dares to say this? Aren’t she afraid of twisting her tongue?

If truly considerate about him bowing eighty times, she could simply have exempted him!

She can express extorting money so pristine and righteous! Truly a sanctimonious scoundrel!

Yet, so many eyes were on him, making it seem like his honorable self, Prince Rui now looked like he would play dirty because he couldn’t afford to lose.

Ultimately, Prince Rui withdrew a silver note equivalent to three thousand gold taels and handed it to Yun Ran, then approached Nangong Mo, unwillingly bowing, "Brother Nine, I was wrong, forgive me!"

Nangong Mo raised his eyebrows slightly, sat quietly without a word.

When Prince Rui prepared for the second bow, Yun Ran promptly reminded him, "Prince Rui, your apology was incorrect."

Prince Rui’s expression stiffened, showing displeasure, "How was it incorrect?"

"Didn’t I mention before? You should say:

Prince Qin, I was wrong! It was my ignorance, shallowness, arrogance, I implore you to forgive and overlook my errors, I’ll never dare flaunt my skills arrogantly in front of you again!"

"..."

Upon Yun Ran’s words, Prince Rui’s face lengthened enough to touch the ground!

He held back repeatedly, barely controlling his emotions not to slap her, slap her away directly!

"Does apologizing require reciting lines?"

Unbothered by his gnashing tone, Yun Ran lightly raised an eyebrow, "Naturally! Apologies should carry sincerity, right?"

"Moreover, wasn’t this already agreed upon? Unless you plan to renegade now?"

Prince Rui: "..."

Who agreed with you? Did I consent?

Yun Yan suddenly chimed in, "Prince Rui, she did mention this before, and you didn’t object at the time."

Implying it’s your tacit agreement. Doubting now, you intend to renegade, disgraceful!

Prince Rui turned to look at Yun Yan, maintaining a courteous smile, yet his gaze was chilly, snow-laden.

What is up with this Yun Yan! Continuously siding with her today! Did he fancy her beauty?

Or, does this signal Yun Family’s intention, currying favor with Nangong Mo that cripple?

"Oh dear! Surely you don’t plan to play dirty now? Didn’t you say Tianchu values promises and credibility most? Are those mere lies?"

Prince Rui: "..."

Damn it! Another one sprang up!

This Barbarian Princess! She’s everywhere!

"The princess jests! We Tianchu are a land of etiquette and righteousness foremost, since when did I say I’d renegade?"

"Is that so? Then quickly apologize! That last one didn’t count!"

Prince Rui: "..."

This Northern Barbarian is as obnoxious as that mad woman Lin Wanyue!

Suppressing his heart’s roiling rage, Prince Rui followed Yun Ran’s scripted apology to bow to Nangong Mo, repeating three times with utmost speed.

Even so, after the third repetition, his face was flushed, his forehead faintly surfaced with veins.

Yun Ran beside him commented in a sincere tone:

"There it is! Recognizing faults and changing is commendable! Teachable indeed!"

"Well now, going forward, stay humble, don’t be blindly arrogant, it looks ignorant and easily embarrassing."

Prince Rui: "..."

See her smug appearance! Hmph! A petty person celebrating success!

And Nangong Mo, that cripple! Having a woman fight his battles and stick up for him? Isn’t that embarrassing?

Where’s that former untamed spirit and arrogance?

Reducing to hiding behind a woman’s skirt, enjoying her protection while looking perfectly content?!

Truly pitiful! Hmph! A sad little cripple!

Even as Prince Rui mentally stomped on him, Nangong Mo held Yun Ran’s hand, smiling with gentle features, elevated and noble like a celestial being.

"My dear consort, splendid performance today! What reward do you wish for, hmm?"

The voice was deep, carrying a soft affection, tinged with indulgence, mesmerizingly seductive.

Inwardly, Yun Ran cursed ’the demon!’ ’Keep acting!’, yet her gaze was wholly fixed on him, seemingly filled with warmth only for him.

"This humble one wants no reward. Without Prince’s thorough guidance, how would I triumph over Prince Rui?"

"However, Prince’s archery is marvelous, I have only learned a little, I wish to learn more, would you willing to teach me more?"

Nangong Mo: "..."

Facing the smiling girl who flirted with her eyes, the man’s sexy thin lips twitched slightly, this deceptive, lying girl who talks effortlessly without prior thought!

She’s wasted not becoming a con artist, deceiving and scheming!

"If my dear consort wishes to learn, I’m willing to teach wholeheartedly. Shall I’ll teach you soon?"

"Thank you, Prince~~ Prince is wonderful!"

The crowd nearby: "..."

That’s saying, can’t you consider our feelings?! There are still people around!