Chapter 160: Everyone Reacts
It was easier to handle the rest after the First Prince left.
Rong Zhi didn’t even stay to listen to the interrogation; he directly left with Qin Wanwan.
Little Red held its head high, its hooves making a clop-clop sound as it followed the horse pulling the carriage.
The horse pulling Rong Zhi’s carriage could be considered a superior breed, but compared to Little Red, it was made to look like a very ordinary horse.
Lin Shen said, “No wonder the First Prince went to such great lengths to have that scoundrel Song Kang steal the horse.”
That red horse was not only taller and stronger than an ordinary horse but also so good-looking, like a celestial steed. Which man wouldn’t want it?
He was a little envious just looking at it.
Actually, it would have been fine if Song Kang had bought it with money, although they would never have sold it.
But that cunning old fox, wanting the horse without paying a cent and directly stealing it, even framed the young lady with the crime of reckless driving.
Hmph… he’s truly a scoundrel!
He’s kicked a steel plate this time.
Lin Shen glanced at the Surveillance Commissioner who was still unconscious.
“Take all these people away. This official will interrogate them personally.”
That old Surveillance Commissioner had caused him plenty of trouble in secret over the years, and this time he would make sure he paid dearly!
In the carriage, Qin Wanwan held the little fox and sat in Rong Zhi’s arms.
She chattered on about the day’s events and treasured the jade pendant she had taken out.
“Daddy Rong, the one you gave Wanwan is amazing! Keke really called for helpers, otherwise, Little Red would have been injured.”
If they hadn’t arrived in time, the First Prince’s arrow would have truly hit Little Red.
“Wolf Fang is also super powerful. With a swoosh, he blocked that bad guy’s arrow.”
The Wolf Fang outside the carriage twitched its ears, its blue eyes brightening slightly.
It was happy to be praised.
Rong Zhi squeezed her little chubby hand, “If it’s useful, keep it.”
He gave Wanwan the jade pendant mainly as a precaution for the future.
There are so many officials and nobles in Shangjing; even a falling roof tile could easily hit a second-generation official or someone related to an official.
Yet, this little chubby cub has so many good things around her.
The animals around her, whether it was the talking Keke, the beautiful and spirited little fox, the prime fine horse Little Red, the golden lion, or the never-before-seen divine eagle, Eagle Boss.
It can be said that each of these animals struck a chord with men and women who loved to keep novel fierce beasts.
It was only a matter of time before something happened.
The First Prince was merely the one who stuck his neck out.
However, from today onwards, perhaps no one would dare to covet her things anymore.
Upon returning to the Prime Minister’s Mansion, the carriage stopped at the main gate. As soon as Qin Wanwan alighted, she saw Shang Wuyang standing at the doorway, holding a hand warmer and wrapped tightly in a fox fur cloak.
His posture was exceptional, his ink-black hair cascaded down his shoulders, and his aura was lazy with a touch of world-weariness. His peach blossom eyes were particularly beautiful, but his face was ordinary.
It was to the extent that anyone who saw him would feel a sense of pity.
“You’re back.”
Shang Wuyang’s lazy voice was exceptionally magnetic.
Qin Wanwan ran over and hugged his long legs, starting to complain.
“Daddy, I was arrested and thrown into prison!”
Shang Wuyang flicked her forehead with his finger.
“What is it? You sound quite excited?”
Qin Wanwan chuckled, “It was my first time in prison, a bit thrilling.”
Shang Wuyang couldn’t help but roll his eyes.
“Are you injured?”
He turned the little chubby cub around and, seeing no signs of injury, was satisfied.
“The First Prince is truly daring in thought and action, treating the entire Shangjing as his own home and stealing whatever he wants.”
It was obvious that Shang Wuyang already knew who the main culprit was for the little Qilin cub being bullied this time, and his words carried his usual sarcastic tone.
Rong Zhi said, “In a couple more days, he’ll be too busy to have so much free time.”
Shang Wuyang smiled, “Indeed, he should be busy.”
The First Prince, who had returned home and smashed quite a few things, had no idea that his days of hardship were about to begin.
This incident didn’t leave much of a psychological shadow on Qin Wanwan; she continued to play as she pleased.
However, Big Goldy and Eagle Boss were furious when they returned from the manor and learned about the incident.
Afterward, wherever she went, they stuck close to Qin Wanwan, like a lion and an eagle acting as her guardians.
Eagle Boss also practiced flying more diligently.
It was too large and, influenced by being around Qin Wanwan, grew larger than an ordinary Harpy Eagle.
Standing upright, it was taller than Qin Wanwan, and its wingspan must have been four meters.
It was unclear when this physique would finally be able to fly.
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Rong Zhi could be considered a top star in Tianqi Shangjing, with countless eyes watching him.
Many people were present when he went to save Wanwan and personally acknowledged her as his daughter.
Therefore, the news that Prime Minister Rong had a three-year-old daughter quickly spread throughout the aristocratic circles of Shangjing.
Many young ladies couldn’t believe it.
“Impossible! Prime Minister Rong is a man of integrity. How could someone as talented and elegant as him have a child? What woman is worthy of him? It’s impossible!”
Many women couldn’t accept it and sent their maids and servants to inquire.
Not only did these young ladies disbelieve it, but even the court officials were somewhat skeptical.
“What? Rong Zhi has a daughter, and she’s three years old? How is that possible? There are so many talented women in Shangjing, and even the Number One Beauty admired him, yet he never showed any interest. He doesn’t even have a concubine or a side room in his backyard. I even suspected he was incapable; how could he have a daughter?”
However, the people they sent to inquire confirmed that Rong Zhi admitted it himself and that the First Prince was also involved in this matter.
Rong Zhi didn’t tell anyone to hide the Surveillance Commissioner’s horse-stealing incident, so these people quickly uncovered the whole story.
“The Surveillance Commissioner has kicked a steel plate, hahaha…”
This was from someone who was at odds with the Surveillance Commissioner, purely gloating.
Of course, all the smart people guessed that the mastermind behind the entire incident must have been the First Prince.
However, they all kept it to themselves.
“Rong Zhi actually has a daughter. I thought he would live a lonely life.”
The ministers merely expressed their surprise and curiosity, and soon forgot about the matter.
Rong Zhi is a twenty-six-year-old man; it’s not that strange for him to have a child.
But for some people, it was too much to bear.
“What did you say!!!”
Lin Wan’e’s expression was slightly contorted. “Did you find out clearly? Prime Minister Rong admitted it personally?”
The maidservant, trembling, knelt on the ground, “Yes, yes, this servant inquired clearly. It was indeed admitted by Prime Minister Rong himself.”
Lin Wan’e angrily smashed everything on the table.
“This is impossible! It wasn’t true. The book said he was always alone in the end, didn’t it? Where did this daughter come from!”
Since Lin Wan’e transmigrated into this world, she had always considered herself extraordinary, seeing herself as the female protagonist and believing that everything should revolve around her.
Her previous world was thousands of years more advanced than this one, which gave her a sense of superiority. She felt that she was worthy of even the highest nobility and had long considered Rong Zhi her possession.
Now, hearing that Rong Zhi had a child, she was both panicked and angry.
She was panicked because this was different from the plot she had read, and angry because she felt betrayed.
How could the male protagonist she had claimed as her own have another woman!
“Go investigate, find out who that bitch is!”
