She Came to Heal, Stayed to Conquer

Immediately, the woman lowered her head, hurriedly put the silver hairpin back in its place, and turned to quickly leave the shop.

Princess Changle saw this and snorted coldly, feeling even more smug inside.

The Shopkeeper paused his service with a customer and quickly came forward with a beaming smile, ”It’s an honor to have you here, Your Highness! This humble shop is truly esteemed by your presence! With your status, please proceed to the third floor for selection.”

The mention of her status greatly pleased Princess Changle. She glanced approvingly at the Shopkeeper and was about to follow him upstairs.

At that moment, Wei Chengchao, who made it a daily routine to show his face at the shop, happened to enter as well.

Seeing Princess Changle, Wei Chengchao exclaimed in surprise, ”Changle?”

Princess Changle turned her head, equally surprised to see Wei Chengchao, ”Mr. Wei, what are you doing here?”

”This Yuanyang Hairpin shop is owned by my family!”

Wei Chengchao laughed proudly, his small eyes scanning Princess Changle up and down.

Princess Changle raised an eyebrow, ”Oh? So this business belongs to the Wei Family. Perfect, I plan to pick out some accessories today.”

Wei Chengchao smiled and said, ”Your presence is naturally granted the greatest discount.”

In the corner, Ping Chuan’s face darkened upon seeing Wei Chengchao, and he whispered to Scarface and the others, ”This is the one who collaborated with Princess Changle to abduct the Princess Consort.”

Hearing this, Scarface and his companions were instantly furious and clenched their fists, ready to stand up, but Ping Chuan hurriedly restrained them.

”Don’t cause trouble for the Prince here. This person is the son of the Prime Minister and still holds value for the Princess Consort. Once he’s of no use anymore, hmph.”

Scarface gritted his teeth, ”But...”

Ping Chuan shook his head, frowning, ”Bear with it; now is not the time.”

Yang Haibo had seen Wei Chengchao back in Songyang Town but was unaware of his misdeeds. Now, hearing that these two had once conspired to kidnap Han Lei, he was outraged.

Han Lei had shown gratitude to their family and provided them with a stable life, which was why they were where they were today.

He wouldn’t cause trouble for Han Lei, but he had ways to deal with these two.

He whispered a few words to Tang Xiaotong, who smiled widely and went up to the third floor.

Elsewhere, the voices of Princess Changle and Wei Chengchao could still be heard.

Wei Chengchao asked, ”Weren’t you going to Canzhou to find Zhao Zun? How are things between you two? Why are you back?”

Wei Chengchao’s series of questions made Princess Changle choke, a quick shadow passing over her face.

”Zhao Zun is now the King of Canzhou, very busy. I searched for him for a while, met briefly, exchanged a few words, then came back.”

Princess Changle said indifferently, as if she were speaking of the most ordinary matter.

But only she knew how much pain lay within her heart.

Whether it was Zhao Zun’s cold demeanor towards her or the haunting memories of being kidnapped by mountain bandits, she refused to mention any of it to anyone.

Princess Changle then asked, ”And you? Where is that bitch Han Lei now?”

”Uh...”

Wei Chengchao was now the one stumped upon hearing Han Lei’s name. He certainly couldn’t admit he’d been countered by that bitch Han Lei and now depended on her antidote to survive, could he?

He, the son of the Prime Minister, a renowned figure in the social circle of the Capital City, couldn’t bear such humiliation!

If word got to His Majesty or his father, not only would he need the antidote, but also medicine for bruises and injuries.

”What? You didn’t handle her?” Princess Changle’s face sank.

”Uh...” Wei Chengchao hesitated for a moment, then stammered, ”On...the way to the Capital, she accidentally slipped away.”

”Hmph! Fool! I regret partnering with such an idiotic person as you.”

Princess Changle scornfully glanced at him, as if looking at an ant.

Being called a fool, Wei Chengchao dared not make a sound and could only explain helplessly.

”I just...carelessly...”

”Hmph!”

Princess Changle didn’t want to say any more, impatiently pulling her sumptuous trailing gown behind her, raising her chin like a proud peacock, and followed the Shopkeeper up to the third floor.

”Hey! Don’t...”

Wei Chengchao raised his hand, trying to call her back to tell her not to make purchases here. This shop was owned by Han Lei, and he was merely a nominal owner.

If Princess Changle spent a large sum here, it would be tantamount to giving silver to that bitch Han Lei!

But recalling Princess Changle’s previous words of insult, his words stuck in his throat, and his raised hand slowly lowered.

”Ah, forget it.”