Chapter 42: Benefactor 2

Tang Chuying became even more excited, not expecting that the person she saved was actually the regent, Gu Qingchen!!

“At that time, I happened to pass by and heard someone calling for help. I never thought it would be the prince…” Tang Chuying feigned surprise, her mouth agape.

Tang Chuyao let out a cold snort; Tang Chuying was truly shameless!

And what did Gu Qingchen’s glance at her just now mean?

Gu Qingchen glanced at Tang Chuyao again, and she felt there was a hint of grievance in his small eyes…

“Oh, so my life-saving benefactor is actually the second miss?” Gu Qingchen seemed to take an interest, sitting up straight and looking at Tang Chuying, a slight smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

Tang Chuying was momentarily stunned; Gu Qingchen was too handsome! No wonder all the women in the capital wanted to marry him!

His appearance was simply in line with everyone’s aesthetic preferences!

No matter how you looked at him, he was handsome, especially that smile, which was simply captivating!

Ye Feng glanced at Tang Chuying, silently lighting a candle for her; only those who understood the prince would realize that this expression indicated he was angry!

Tang Youze was also a bit dazed; Tang Chuying was actually the life-saving benefactor of the regent!!

With this connection, how could he worry about the Wenyong Bo residence not making a comeback?

He was suddenly very excited; this was his daughter!

But the next moment, Gu Qingchen frowned slightly, his thin lips parting, “However, I have sworn that I will not marry anyone in this life except my life-saving benefactor!”

Tang Chuyao looked at Gu Qingchen with some suspicion; they hadn’t agreed on this addition last night!

Tang Chuying became even more excited, taking a step forward shyly and saying, “My lord, I am willing to cancel my engagement with Young Master Gu…”

Dujian felt like she was going to vomit, rolling her eyes internally!

Having already gotten involved with Gu Huaifeng, now she was eyeing someone better? Was she really going to pounce on him?

Mei Yiniang felt anxious, sensing that something was wrong but couldn’t pinpoint it!

Gu Qingchen shook his head and sighed, “What a pity!”

“I have gone through great pains to find my life-saving benefactor, yet we cannot be together…”

Tang Chuying was very anxious; not only her, but even Tang Youze felt regret!

They shouldn’t have allowed Ying’er to get involved with Gu Huaifeng!

Such a good opportunity was missed!

“Gu Huaifeng is after all my nephew. I cannot compete with my nephew for a woman!”

Tang Chuyao’s lips twitched; who had pulled her body out of the Xuanping Marquis’s residence just last time?

“If the prince truly feels guilty towards Young Master Gu, he can make amends slowly in the future!” Tang Chuying looked earnestly at Gu Qingchen, her eyes glistening with tears, “In fact, I have always admired the regent, but due to our different statuses, I did not dare to hope!”

“Now I ask the prince not to give up on me!” After saying this, Tang Chuying gracefully knelt before Gu Qingchen.

She even intentionally exposed a portion of her neck. Gu Qingchen turned to look at Tang Chuyao, glaring at her.

Tang Chuyao was completely bewildered; was Tang Chuying too deep into her role to blame her?

Dujian was so engrossed in the act that she almost forgot her lines until Ye Feng cleared his throat lightly, prompting her to react.

Tang Chuying was secretly speculating whether Gu Qingchen would change his mind when Dujian’s voice suddenly rang out, “Second Miss, you are actually claiming our Miss’s credit!”

Dujian rushed in front of Gu Qingchen, kneeling down and indignantly recounting how Tang Chuyao had saved him!

Tang Youze was momentarily confused, but quickly realized that Tang Chuying was lying; a few years ago, Tang Chuying had never left the residence!

At that time, she was only about ten years old; how could she possibly have gone to the cliff?

Then Tang Youze scrutinized Tang Chuyao, noticing her calm demeanor, unable to discern any clues, but he faintly felt that the regent’s benefactor was more likely to be Tang Chuyao!

If it were Tang Chuyao, that would be fine!

At least Tang Chuyao had no engagement, making her a suitable match for the regent!

Since Dujian spoke up, Mei Yiniang’s eyelids had been twitching.

“You are the one lying! The person who saved the regent is clearly Miss Tang!” Tang Chuying glared at Dujian with fiery anger, wishing she could tear her apart.

“Enough!” Ye Feng shouted, “How can you all be so noisy in front of the regent?”

Both Dujian and Tang Chuying fell silent.

“Since you each have your own claims, why not present evidence? This will not only convince the prince but also everyone present!”

Gu Qingchen lazily spoke, as if this matter had little to do with him.

Dujian stopped talking, and Tang Chuying seemed to grasp Dujian’s weakness, loudly saying, “Dujian, weren’t you just saying you could speak?”

“Why are you suddenly mute now?”

Dujian glanced at Tang Chuying, her voice somewhat cheerful, “I am waiting for the second miss to provide evidence!”

Tang Chuying was momentarily at a loss for words; how could she possibly have evidence? Still, she forced herself to say, “Did the prince not see me at that time?”

“I am the greatest evidence!”

“As long as the prince recalls the scene back then and compares it to the current achievements, he will know if I am right or not.”

Tang Chuying was betting; when Tang Chuyao had told her about this incident, she only mentioned that she was wearing a veil, showing only her eyes. Since the prince had seen Tang Chuyao’s eyes back then, after several years of changes, the eyes would have changed too, making it impossible to identify!

Tang Chuying looked at Gu Qingchen with hopeful eyes; she believed that even if her reputation was not good now, it was still much better than that ugly Tang Chuyao!

That ugly girl was known as the ugliest woman in the capital; what could she possibly compare to her?

“Ha ha, I really have my eyes opened!” Dujian laughed, “The second miss is saying such childish things just to marry the regent!”

Tang Chuying was furious, “You shameless maid, I will tear your mouth apart!”

Before Tang Chuying could get close to Dujian, a sword gleaming coldly appeared in front of her, and she immediately became obedient.

Ye Feng then sheathed the sword and returned to stand beside Gu Qingchen.

Tang Youze was stunned; how did Ye Feng suddenly appear in front of Tang Chuying?

Mei Yiniang wanted to step forward but was frozen in place by Ye Feng’s actions.

“Since the second miss cannot provide evidence, our miss can!” Dujian looked at Tang Chuying proudly and said.

Tang Chuying was incredulous; how could there possibly be evidence for this?

Tang Youze looked at Tang Chuyao; since this daughter returned to the residence, he had never really looked at her!

At this moment, Tang Chuyao sat quietly there with her veil on, her demeanor reminiscent of Chi Ran!

“What evidence?” Tang Chuying asked loudly.

Just then, a small servant cautiously ran in and said, “Reporting to the prince, my lord.”

“There is a woman outside seeking an audience!”

Gu Qingchen nodded, signaling for the servant to bring her in.

The servant hurriedly left, and soon a woman entered!

Tang Chuying knelt on the ground but was secretly sizing up the woman…