coobybook Chapter 414: Thank you for your concern, Young Master Zhu
Chapter 414: Thank you for your concern, Young Master Zhu
"It's me, Zhu Jinxiu." Zhu Jinxiu's slightly anxious voice came from outside the door.
Fang Xiaoxiao was slightly taken aback. After hesitating for a moment, she still got up and slowly opened the door. Zhu Jinxiu walked in hurriedly with several attendants. His forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, and his eyes were full of concern and urgency.
"Miss Fang, Princess, are you both alright?" Zhu Jinxiu asked, looking the two of them up and down with concern in her eyes.
Fang Xiaoxiao gently shook her head and said, "Thank you for your concern, Young Master Zhu. We are fine for the time being, but the assassin's arrival was suspicious, and we still do not know who ordered him."
Li Wan'er was impatient and was about to blurt out "Ma Rongrong" when Fang Xiaoxiao quickly stopped her, shaking her head slightly and giving her a disapproving look.
Zhu Jinxiu was incredibly clever. Seeing their expressions, he already had a guess in his mind. He frowned, paced back and forth in the room, and after a moment of contemplation, said, "Miss Fang, Princess, I have a rough idea of who is behind this."
Fang Xiao raised her eyes, a hint of doubt in them, and asked, "Young Master Zhu, do you know about this?"
Zhu Jinxiu stopped and looked at them with a firm gaze, saying, "I'm afraid it's inseparable from Ma Rongrong."
Fang Xiaoxiao pursed her lips and remained silent, but thought to herself, "Just as I expected."
Zhu Jinxiu looked remorseful and bowed deeply to them, saying, "Miss Fang, Princess, this matter arose because of me, and it is truly my fault that you suffered such fright and danger. I will handle it immediately and will give you a satisfactory explanation." After saying this, he hurriedly left the room with his entourage.
Inside the Ma residence, Ma Rongrong was furious, her beautiful face contorted with rage.
"A bunch of useless trash! You can't even handle two women, what use are you to me!" Ma Rongrong cursed loudly while frantically throwing the objects around her to the ground.
The assassins stood dejectedly to the side, silent and trembling, not daring to utter a sound.
"Get out of here right now!" Ma Rongrong roared, her eyes wide open.
The assassins, feeling as if they had been granted a pardon, quickly slunk out of the room.
Just then, Zhu Jinxiu strode in. Upon seeing him, Ma Rongrong's anger instantly turned to surprise and delight, and she rushed to greet him.
"Brother Jinxiu, what brings you here?" Ma Rongrong said sweetly, trying to tug at Zhu Jinxiu's sleeve.
Zhu Jinxiu abruptly shook off her hand, her eyes wide with anger, and shouted loudly, "Ma Rongrong, you've gone too far! Your willful and reckless behavior is simply lawless!"
Ma Rongrong trembled at Zhu Jinxiu's sudden outburst, tears welling in her eyes. She had never seen Zhu Jinxiu so angry with her before.
"Brother Jinxiu, I... I just wanted to vent my anger and teach them a lesson," Ma Rongrong said aggrievedly, her voice trembling with tears streaming down her cheeks.
"A lesson? Do you know you almost caused a disaster!" Zhu Jinxiu's fingers trembled with anger. "Miss Fang and the princess have no grudge against you, why did you do such a vicious thing? How could your heart be so cruel?"
Ma Rongrong burst into tears, "I...I just can't stand them being with you. I like you so much, but you..."
Zhu Jinxiu looked at Ma Rongrong, feeling both angry and helpless. "Rongrong, you've been spoiled and pampered since you were little, but this time you've really disappointed me." With that, he turned and left resolutely.
Ma Rongrong collapsed to the ground, crying her heart out. She knew that she had really angered Zhu Jinxiu this time.
After leaving the Ma residence, Zhu Jinxiu felt as heavy as lead. He secretly vowed to make Ma Rongrong pay for her evil deeds, and at the same time, to ensure the safety of Fang Xiaoxiao and the princess.
Zhu Jinxiu returned to the inn and met Fang Xiaoxiao and the princess.
"Miss Fang, Princess, please believe me that I will handle this matter properly and will never let you suffer any harm again." Zhu Jinxiu spoke earnestly, her eyes filled with determination.
Fang Xiaoxiao nodded slightly and said, "Young Master Zhu, I hope you will keep your word."
Zhu Jinxiu nodded solemnly, then turned and left, her figure appearing particularly resolute in the afterglow of the setting sun.
On a beautiful, sunny day, Fang Xiaoxiao strolled leisurely through the bustling streets with Princess Li Wan'er. The streets and alleys were filled with the aroma of various foods, and the shouts of vendors rose and fell, creating a lively atmosphere.
The two walked hand in hand, their faces beaming with relaxed and joyful smiles. Suddenly, Fang Xiaoxiao's gaze was drawn to a little girl beggar huddled in a corner.
The little girl looked no more than seven or eight years old. Her hair was disheveled, like a bird's nest, and her face was covered in dust. Only her large eyes, like clear lake water, were pure and innocent. Her clothes were patched upon patched, tattered and barely covering her body.
When Li Wan'er saw the little girl's pitiful state, her heart seemed to be clenched tightly. Her brows furrowed, and her eyes were filled with pity. She murmured, "This child is so pitiful. She must have suffered a lot."
Fang Xiaoxiao also felt pity, took out some loose silver from her pocket, squatted down, handed it to the little girl, and said softly, "Little girl, take this money and buy some food."
The little girl looked up, her eyes filled with stubbornness and wariness, and shook her head, refusing Fang Xiaoxiao's offer.
Fang Xiaoxiao was slightly taken aback, secretly surprised: This child, though young, has quite a backbone.
"Then I'll go buy you some steamed buns, okay?" Fang Xiaoxiao said gently.
A short while later, Fang Xiaoxiao bought several steaming hot steamed buns from the steamed bun shop next door and handed them to the little girl.
This time, the little girl hesitated for a moment, but finally reached out her dirty little hand, took the steamed bun, and said timidly, "Thank you, sister." Then she turned and ran away, her small figure quickly disappearing into the crowd.
Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Wan'er continued strolling along the street, chatting and laughing. As they passed an exquisitely decorated jewelry store, Li Wan'er's gaze was drawn to a dazzling gold hairpin.
"Xiao Xiao, come and see! This gold hairpin is absolutely gorgeous!" Li Wan'er was as excited as a child, her eyes sparkling with surprise.
Fang Xiaoxiao leaned over to take a look, then smiled and said, "If the princess likes it, then we'll buy it."
Li Wan'er happily asked the shopkeeper to take out the gold hairpin, but when she was about to pay, she discovered that her purse was missing.
"Oh no! My purse is gone!" Li Wan'er exclaimed, her face instantly filled with anxiety.
Fang Xiaoxiao frowned, the image of the little girl from earlier involuntarily appearing in her mind. She said suspiciously, "Princess, could it be that little girl who took it? She refused the money I offered her, but accepted the steamed bun. That's a bit strange."