Chapter 139: Being a Fool

h more appealing walking stick than that wooden one. Since you disliked the wood, how about trying this one instead"Upon hearing this, Meng Jinyao's steps faltered. She glanced at him sideways, seeing...Qing Qiu and Ning Dong followed Meng Jin Yao out of the elegant room, both feeling a little dazed. But when they thought about the second miss's flustered and panicked expression, they felt a sense of satisfaction.

Ning Dong smiled and asked, "Madam, do you think the county princess would believe what you just said in front of her"

Meng Jin Yao shrugged nonchalantly and smiled, "Whether she believes it or not, I just find Meng Jin Yu annoying. She keeps saying things that are half-true and lead to misunderstandings. It's good to be able to cause her some trouble. What I said in front of Princess Jingning today is enough to make the princess more wary and stop trusting her completely. She shouldn't always go out of her way for Meng Jin Yu, unless the princess gets fooled by her sweet talk again."

Ning Dong sighed and said, "I didn't expect that someone from the royal family, who is known for being ruthless and cunning, would be so innocent. It's truly rare."

Meng Jiny Yao scoffed, "Someone pampered like that wouldn't understand the taste of sorrow. Their nature would naturally be pure, or else how could they have been fooled by Meng Jin Yu's clumsy tactics"

Upon hearing this, Ning Dong was slightly startled before nodding in agreement. Indeed, Prince Liang was the Emperor's own brother, and Princess Jingning was the Empress Dowager's beloved granddaughter, enjoying the highest status among all noblewomen in our dynasty. Who would dare to use underhanded tactics in front of her

Qing Qiu asked, "Madam, where are we going now"

Meng Jinyao thought for a moment and replied, "Staying at this restaurant, we might run into them again later. It's not that I'm afraid of them, it's just that they affect my mood. Let's find another restaurant, have lunch first, and then talk."

Qīngqiū and Níngdōng responded, following her out of the tavern and looking for another.

Meanwhile, inside the private room of the restaurant.

Quietly, the princess of Jingning watched Meng Jinyang and her servants leave. Her brows furrowed, and she looked at Meng Jin Yu beside her with complex eyes.

At this moment, Meng Jinyu's eyes were red-rimmed and she looked wronged.

Princess Jingning couldn't tell which of her sisters was speaking the truth. After recalling their conversation, she felt that Meng Jin yao seemed more straightforward and articulate, while Meng Jinyu's words were always vague. Her heart naturally leaned towards Meng Jinyao.

Meng Jinyu raised her eyes and quietly glanced at Jingning County Princess. Seeing that the county princess's face was calm, she looked apologetic and whispered: "County Princess, I am truly sorry. I don't know why my elder sister suddenly acted this way. If I had known she would do this, I wouldn't have invited her over in the first place. In the end, I've only caused you displeasure."

Princess Jingning said directly, "Miss Meng Er, this princess actually thinks that your elder sister isn't as bad as you say. She doesn't seem to be disobedient or ignorant, and she doesn't just bully her younger siblings.

Just a while ago, Princess Jingning affectionately called her "Ayu," but now she coldly addresses her as "Miss Meng Er," instantly widening the distance between them.

Meng Jin's expression froze, then she turned to look at him with a wounded expression and asked, "Are you saying I lied to you"

Jing Ning County Lord coldly said, "Who is lying only you sisters know, but you also don't treat this county lord as a fool. You best pray that everything you said before was true. This county lord hates being deceived." She then addressed the maid behind her, "Let's go.

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Meng JinYu was dumbfounded. Watching Jing Ning County Princess leave with her maid, she hurriedly chased after them.

"Princess!"

"My Lady, it's not as you think. My elder sister is just talking nonsense."

Jingning County Princess kept walking without paying attention to her.

The maidservant of the quiet Ning princess understood her meaning and immediately stopped Meng Jin Yu: "Miss Meng, please stay."

Meng Jin Yu, seeing this, could only give up. She watched Jingning County Princess leave with longing eyes, stamping her feet anxiously, her heart itching with resentment. She never expected to be tricked by Meng Jiny Yao, and it seemed the County Princess had already believed seven or eight out of ten.

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Upon arriving at another restaurant, Meng Jinyang and her servants dismounted from the carriage.

As the three were just about to enter the wine shop, they couldn't help but be taken aback by a luxurious carriage that pulled up beside them.

It was actually Jingning County Princess.

Princess Jingning didn't expect to run into her. She was taken aback at first, and then said, "Mrs. Gu, I didn't think we'd meet again so soon."

Meng Jiny Yao's expression remained calm as she curled the corner of her lips into a smile. "Why isn't the princess with my younger sister Or perhaps, is the princess here again to stand up for her and cause trouble for me"d it to you. Don't mention 272 taels, even 2,720 taels."He rushed to reach for his pocket.This isn't bad, but after taking it out, he found it a bit embarrassing. He didn't have as much as two hundred...