Old Man Xu clicked his tongue with a hint of emotion, his gaze drifting towards Feng Ninghe.
It was one thing to offend this little brat, but the First Prince had also offended others.
Did he think his life was too long...
Just then, Chi Xia hurried over, quickly approaching Feng Ninghe to report, "Eldest Miss, the First Prince's carriage has stopped in front of the mansion. He says he wishes to see you."
Mentioning Baili Ye, Feng Ninghe's expression grew slightly displeased. "Wasn't it said that the First Prince was seriously injured and unable to walk? How can he come now?"
Chi Xia shook her head in slight confusion. "Perhaps the rumors were mistaken. In reality, the First Prince was not seriously injured."
"What does he want?"
Feng Ninghe asked the most crucial question.
Could it be that the First Prince hadn't been embarrassed enough on the street?
Chi Xia recounted everything she knew. "The First Prince did not state the purpose of his visit, only that he must see you today, otherwise he would force his way into the Zhenguo Duke's mansion."
Baili Ye was a prince, after all, and the two families were soon to be allied. If he insisted on forcing his way in, no one in the Zhenguo Duke's mansion would stop him.
Feng Ninghe let out a muffled hum, a hint of coldness flashing in her beautiful eyes. "I want to see what this First Prince intends to stir up."
The news of Baili Ye's visit to Feng Ninghe reached Feng Tongtong's ears immediately.
"What does the First Prince want with that lowly woman, Feng Ninghe?"
Feng Tongtong knitted her delicate brows, a stern expression appearing on her face.
Could it be that the First Prince still harbored feelings for that lowly woman?
After pondering for a moment, Chun Tao voiced her thoughts. "I heard the First Prince was attacked and seriously injured. Perhaps he wishes for Immortal Xu to help heal him?"
Feng Tongtong didn't say much and directly got up to walk outside.
She wanted to see what the matter was.
At the Zhenguo Duke's mansion, a luxurious and exquisite carriage was quietly parked in front of the entrance.
Feng Ninghe's arrival prompted Baili Ye's personal guards to quickly report.
Baili Ye's angry voice, muffled by the carriage curtain, reached their ears. "Feng Ninghe, who was that man wearing a golden mask who walked with you on the street that day!"
"So the First Prince has come to find someone today."
Feng Ninghe raised her delicate eyebrows, her voice cool and indifferent.
Baili Ye's enraged voice quickly followed. "This person disregarded royal authority and trespassed into the First Prince's mansion. If I discover his identity, I will certainly teach him a lesson!"
His words also subtly reminded Feng Ninghe.
The mysterious person who had intruded into the First Prince's mansion was Si Jianye.
It was a miracle that Baili Ye was still alive after this person had acted.
"Brother First Prince, someone actually dared to lay hands on you!"
Feng Tongtong, hearing the commotion, hurried over, her skirt trailing behind her.
She was stopped by a guard before she could enter the carriage.
The guard looked at her apologetically. "Third Miss, the First Prince is unwell and cannot receive guests. You can speak outside if you have anything to say."
Seizing the opportunity, Feng Tongtong began to nag Feng Ninghe. "That masked man has a close relationship with you. Did you perhaps instigate him to attack the First Prince?"
Nonsense!
Xiao Zhao was the first to retort, its sapphire eyes filled with anger as it glared fiercely at Feng Tongtong.
It must be that the First Prince bullied Xin Xin, which led to the King of Hell's retaliation!
Unfortunately, Feng Tongtong couldn't understand the little beast's words and only saw it grunting angrily.
"What are you, you foolish beast, barking about? Are you scolding me?"
Feng Tongtong's eyes, visible beyond her veil, held a look of disdain as she glared at the beast with extreme disgust.
Xiao Zhao nimbly wiggled its round body and lunged towards Feng Tongtong's cheek.
Its speed was so fast that no one could react.
The veil Feng Tongtong wore was snatched by Xiao Zhao.
After several days of treatment, Feng Tongtong's face had become increasingly terrifying and grotesque, showing no signs of improvement.
The sunlight clearly illuminated the wounds on her cheeks, which resembled crawling centipedes, truly horrifying.
"Ah! My face!"
Feng Tongtong cried out in shock and quickly covered her face with her hands.
She didn't forget to glare fiercely at the beast, her scarlet eyes filled with hatred, as if she could devour it alive. "Foolish beast! How dare you be so rough! I will skin you alive!"
Xiao Zhao happily perched on Feng Ninghe's shoulder. It turned its plump backside towards Feng Tongtong, its contempt evident.
Feng Tongtong wanted to retaliate, but the foolish beast was on Feng Ninghe's shoulder. She would have to wait until Feng Ninghe was absent to make a move.
Many servants and guards around clearly saw Feng Tongtong's extremely ugly face.
This scene was precisely what Baili Ye saw as he lifted the carriage curtain.
His already pale and bloodless face turned even greener. He stared at Feng Tongtong in utter astonishment. "Your face... how did it become like this!"
Even though Feng Tongtong quickly covered her face, it had already been clearly seen by others.
Baili Ye found it unbelievable that he was to marry such an unsightly woman!
At the very least, someone knowledgeable and virtuous should be worthy of the position of imperial consort.
Yet, he was to marry such a foolish creature?
Feng Tongtong's expression stiffened. Seeing Baili Ye's face peeking out from the curtain, she hurriedly explained, "Brother First Prince, my face is being treated. The physician said that with proper care, it will heal soon."
Heal?
The simple word caused Feng Ninghe to raise her eyebrows slightly.
She had used a special medicine on Feng Tongtong's face, a medicine that only she could counteract.
Feng Tongtong's face would never heal in this lifetime.
This explanation also caused Baili Ye's expression to ease slightly.
"Feng Ninghe, control your foolish beast."
Feng Tongtong warned in a low voice, her resentful eyes seeming to want to devour him alive.
After issuing her threat, she turned and walked away.
Many people around had seen her ravaged face, and Feng Tongtong felt utterly humiliated, wanting only to leave as quickly as possible.
In response to the warning, Xiao Zhao rolled its eyes, its small face filled with disdain.
Baili Ye turned his gaze back to Feng Ninghe.
He only lifted a corner of the carriage curtain, revealing his head.
Baili Ye, in this state, looked exceptionally comical.
Feng Ninghe generously flicked her sleeve, and a surge of spiritual energy shot out from her hand, rolling up the carriage curtain.
Only then did she understand why Baili Ye was only showing his head.
Not only was Baili Ye sitting in the carriage, but there was also a physician present.
Baili Ye's upper body was wrapped in bandages, and his pale face made him look exceptionally disheveled.
"The First Prince is so badly injured."
Feng Ninghe's gaze softened, and she clicked her tongue with a sigh. "Since you are so badly injured, you should be recuperating properly in your mansion. Don't run around aimlessly."
Her voice was filled with mockery.
Baili Ye hastily lowered the carriage curtain, attempting to conceal his injured state.
But his movements were too slow.
Many people around had already seen Baili Ye.
"I never thought the dignified First Prince would be injured to this extent! That person's audacity is truly great, daring to trespass into the First Prince's mansion!"
"Did you see the First Prince's right hand? I heard this arm is beyond cure and will likely be crippled..."