It was all for Jing!
If it weren't for protecting Jing's title as top scorer in the provincial examination, he wouldn't have had to suffer like this.
Too bad he had to suffer in silence. Was there anyone in the world more frustrated than him?
Screeching and hollering, De'an was hauled to the Zhao family's home by Xu Su Ying.
The Zhao family heard the commotion and ran out from the back courtyard, only to be met with the sight of a fuming Xu Su Ying and a De'an who looked utterly pitiful.
There were even tears welling in De'an's eyes, making him look as wronged as a new bride.
Sheng Saya saw this and couldn't help but snort with laughter.
The moment the sound escaped her lips, she quickly ducked behind Xiang'er.
She was a whole head taller than Xiang'er; how could Xiang'er possibly hide her?
Her smiling lips and laughing eyes peeked right over the top of Xiang'er's head. De'an spotted them instantly, and his feigned look of misery vanished without a trace.
