The Concubine’s Daughter Came Around - Chapter 22

Chapter 22: Conflict in Magistrate’s Mansion

Translator: Sherry Wang

The magistrate’s mansion located in the center of the town enlivened by constant passers-by. Right at this moment, many people stopped at the entrance and gossiped about the girls inside the mansion.

The magistrate himself came out and what he saw really annoyed him! He snarled, “How dare you made trouble in my place! Somebody! Come and arrest her!”

His dear daughter was slapped and knocked off! How embarrassing! The magistrate nearly fainted of anger!

Upon his order, a group of soldiers rushed up and tried to mob Dong Ling.

She looked at them coldly and gave a defensive pose. She satirized, “Sir, what do you mean?”

“What do I mean?” replied the magistrate angrily, “How dared you bully my daughter in my place! I’ll teach you a lesson! Somebody! Take her to prison!”

He ordered the soldiers around Dong Ling.

Hearing the order, they dashed up at her! Dong Ling looked around coldly and suddenly saw Wu Jitian!

“Come on! He must be deliberate! He just watches and does nothing, instead of explaining for me! But I come for him!” she thought and had a great complaint. Immediately, she took out the soft whip around her waist and lashed around!

The soldiers were knocked away. Before they attacked again, Dong Ling pointed at Wu Jitian who stood behind the magistrate.

She sneered, “I came here, because I was invited by the honorable guest behind you! Humph, is this the way you treat a guest?”

Sure, the magistrate didn’t believe her! He yelled to stop her hurriedly, “Nonsense! Somebody! Come and arrest her!”

What a reckless girl! How dared she use Prince Jitian as an excuse! The magistrate was scared if he would also be punished when Prince Jitian was annoyed.

Right now, his hand, pointing at Dong Ling, was gently pushed away by Wu Jitian from behind. The latter chuckled, “She’s my lifesaver. Don’t be rude to her!”

The magistrate was absolutely terrified! He thought Dong Ling was lying. Unexpectedly, she told the truth. Oh, dear. He got cold feet right away and looked her up and down with disbelief!

Wu Jitian added, “Why don’t you make a final decision after I ask about what happened?”

“Sure… Sure, Your Highness.” replied the magistrate in a cold sweat! He bowed to Wu Jitian and rebuked the soldiers, “Stop! You losers!”

Dong Ling took back the whip calmly and dusted her dress. Humph! She knew that! Wu Jitian didn’t come up before he enjoyed the fun!

“Well, tell me. Why did you knock down his daughter?” Wu Jitian asked as if in a fair way.

“After I got your letter, I came here to meet you. But when I was about to have you informed, I met his daughter. She cursed me directly and said I was in an ugly dress.” replied Dong Ling.

Speaking of this, she frowned. She looked at her own dress and then at the colorful dress on the magistrate’s daughter! Come on! What a bad taste! Seriously?

Wu Jitian had been staring at Dong Ling. She first sounded aggrieved and then depressed when she looked at her dress. He kind of found her lovely.

He couldn’t help bursting out laughing, which caught the attention of everyone else.

But this shocked his servant. After all, he barely saw his master laughing so happily. The magistrate, on the contrary, trembled with fear.

He was experienced in affairs. Prince Jitian truly laughed and he seemed to be really interested in the girl. Well, he supposed he would be doomed this time.

“Oh, I see. So, his daughter looked down on my lifesaver just because of she had a powerful father? Does that mean she also looks down on me?”

As expected, Wu Jitian turned around and interrogated the magistrate. He was still smiling, but with a warning look!

The magistrate wiped off the cold sweat from his forehead. He knew he couldn’t get rid of this. He cast a stern glance at his ignorant daughter and cursed her in his heart. “What a stupid daughter!”

Then he replied courteously, “Your Highness. I’m sorry I failed to teach my daughter well. I’d like to apologize with a thousand taels of gold. Hope you and your lifesaver could accept it.”

Wu Jitian didn’t reply. Instead, he turned around and asked Dong Ling, “My lifesaver, what do you think?”

Dong Ling rolled her eyes and scorned. But in her heart, she was too excited!!

A THOUSAND TALES OF GOLD! This could support a normal family for their whole lives! Such money would certainly help her in the future.

“Well, if you don’t want it, why don’t we flog her instead?” Wu Jitian noticed her superiority and teased her deliberately.

Dong Ling stopped him at once and slightly nodded. She said, “Mm, since you’re apologizing sincerely, I don’t think I should decline. My Lord, please send the gold to my home tomorrow.”

What the hell? The magistrate gnashed the teeth in anger! A thousand taels of gold? That was nearly half of his family property! And she dared to accept it!

“What? Regretted?” Dong Ling asked with a warning.

“No. No. I’ll have it sent this afternoon. Sorry for the cold-shoulder! Your Highness, you and your lifesaver must be tired. Why don’t you get in and enjoy some tea?” answered the magistrate respectfully as if he were totally changed.

“No! Dad!” yelled the magistrate’s daughter who refused to give in.

“Shut up!” her dad scolded her. If she hadn’t caused such trouble, he wouldn’t have lost so much property!

Out of the magistrate’s mansion walked Dong Ling and Wu Jitian shoulder to shoulder.

“I don’t think this is a good place.” Dong Ling murmured.

Wu Jitian stared at her with a smile. Dong Ling could feel his passionate look, even if she was standing by his side.

Seemingly, she realized his crush on her. And also, she had a feeling for him.

Wu Jitian looked good-for-nothing. But in fact, he was calmer and easier than anyone else, which deeply attracted her. And when he called her gently, he kind of warmed her cold heart.

It seemed that she could only behave in a way she really wanted in front of him.

Wu Jitian asked, “You knocked down his daughter. Don’t you fear they may take revenge?”

Dong Ling retorted almost without thinking, “I don’t. I’m your lifesaver! Who dares to take revenge?”

She continued simply, “If somebody dares, I’ll be in the fate with you!”

Wu Jitian was struck dumb before he pretended that he suddenly understood. His look even amused Dong Ling, who were still unconvinced.

Seeing her bright smile, Wu Jitian felt his heart as sweet as honey.