Anan's smile remained unchanged as he calmly said, "Since it's like this, please move along, Your Highness. I'm afraid I don't have enough good fortune. Maybe I need to accumulate it for several more lifetimes!"
Hengniang yawned lazily and walked upstairs. "My inn only entertains two guests a day. If you can't afford the silver, it's better to leave early!"
The two of them echoed each other, making Ning Yan'er's face turn even colder. A Bi couldn't help but grit her teeth. "You..."
"What's going on?" Liu Rumei's puzzled voice came slowly. Seeing Ning Yan'er's gloomy face, she raised her eyebrows involuntarily. Her gaze fell on Hengniang. What had she done to Ning Yan'er?
When Ning Yan'er saw Liu Rumei appear, she immediately said coldly, "Since Miss Liu is already up, let's go!"
If it weren't for coming to find her today, how could she have suffered such humiliation? She, Ning Yan'er, was born noble, the only princess of the Great Liang. Wherever she went, wasn't she adored? But today, she was humiliated here!
Hearing this, Liu Rumei was about to nod. It would be better to go earlier. She still had to go back to the Guoan Prince's Mansion today to pick up the Yun Xi brothers.
Unexpectedly, Hengniang took the lead. With a charming smile, she said, "What's the rush? Rumei hasn't had breakfast yet. She has to eat before going. If she's hungry, I'll feel heartache!"
Anan pouted and wisely went to serve the meals, placing them one by one on the table.
Although there were many dishes on the table, the portion of each was very small, obviously only enough for three people.
Ning Yan'er and her entourage instantly felt extremely embarrassed. Liu Rumei could only smile and say, "Why don't Your Highness go first? I'll follow later!"
Judging from Hengniang's personality, she probably wouldn't give them a good look. Instead of staying here to be toyed with by Hengniang, it would be better to leave.
At this moment, how didn't Ning Yan'er want to leave as soon as possible? But seeing the three of them 'happy and harmonious', she felt extremely depressed in her heart. She could only grit her teeth and say, "It's okay. I'll wait for you."
Leaving now would only make them look more disgraceful!
Seeing this, Liu Rumei didn't say much. She had already reminded them. Since they were willing to stay, she couldn't say much.
Hengniang snuggled closely next to Liu Rumei, giving her a resentful look and saying aggrievedly, "Rumei, this was specially prepared for you by me after getting up early this morning! Won't you try it?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Anan couldn't help but say, "It was clearly made by me!"
However, what responded to him was a glare from Hengniang!
A hint of helplessness flashed in Liu Rumei's eyes. As the ancient poem said, a gentleman should stay away from the kitchen. But Hengniang and Anan were just the opposite. Hengniang didn't want to enter the kitchen, so all the meals in the inn were prepared by Anan.
By the time Liu Rumei finished breakfast, the sun had gradually risen.
Ning Yan'er's face was extremely ugly. A Bi was already so angry that her teeth were itching. The words of that woman just now must have been instructed by Liu Rumei! Bitch! She actually used such despicable means!
"Miss Liu, can we go now?" Ning Yan'er gritted her teeth and said. The long wait was almost wearing away her last bit of patience!
But Liu Rumei remained calm and said indifferently, "Let's go."
Seeing this, Sixi behind her quickly wanted to follow. But Liu Rumei's calm voice came again, "Sixi, you stay in the inn to help Anan. I'll go alone."
The Bai family hated her to the core. Sixi was simple-minded. She might be used by someone with ulterior motives.
Sixi pursed her lips. She also knew that she might become a means for others to control Liu Rumei, so she nodded.
With that 'wooden block' following, there should be no problem, right?
Seeing this, a hint of a smile flashed in Liu Rumei's eyes. She immediately left the inn and walked towards the Bai family mansion.
Seeing Liu Rumei's calm appearance, Ning Yan'er's silver teeth were almost broken. She should never have come today if she had known this!
Unexpectedly, when they arrived at the Bai Mansion and stated their purpose, they were denied entry. Ning Yan'er couldn't help but grit her teeth and say, "Where is Jinmian now? Can she come and see me?"
The guard shook his head and said respectfully, "Please forgive me, Your Highness. Miss was locked in the courtyard by the master yesterday. It's probably not appropriate for her to receive guests!"
Ning Yan'er's heart sank. She didn't expect such a change to happen.
Bai Jinmian was actually under house arrest!
"Is Lord Bai available?"
"Your Highness, the master went to court this morning and hasn't returned yet. Your Highness might as well come another day!"
Hearing this, a cold light flashed in Ning Yan'er's eyes. Just as she didn't know what to do, she saw a young man in white walking over.
With a smile in his eyes, he bowed to Ning Yan'er and said, "So it's Your Highness. May I ask what brings Your Highness here?"
Then he glanced and saw Liu Rumei following Ning Yan'er. He couldn't help but be slightly stunned and also bowed his hands to her. "Miss Liu."
Liu Rumei didn't expect that the first person she saw when she came to the Bai family was Bai Haoyu!
"Mr. Bai."
Seeing this, Ning Yan'er hooked the corner of her mouth and said softly, "Yesterday, Jinmian and I went to find Miss Liu specifically. Miss Liu is good at solving cases. I'm sure Mr. Bai also knows that. If the real culprit can be found, maybe it can relieve Aunt's urgent need!"
Bai Haoyu's eyes immediately lit up. He was just wondering why these two had gotten together. So that was the reason! Bai Jinmian had actually done a good thing!
"Please, Miss Liu!"
He knew Liu Rumei's methods. If she could really solve this case, it would indeed be a good thing.
Ning Yan'er also breathed a sigh of relief. If they couldn't even enter the Bai family mansion, they would be extremely embarrassed today.
But she was extremely curious. Bai Haoyu had always been arrogant, idle, and fond of brothels. Why was he so respectful to Liu Rumei? Could it be...
Thinking of this, the corner of her mouth hooked up in a sneer. She had underestimated her. She had even hooked up with Bai Haoyu!
The two of them entered the Bai Mansion one after the other. Ning Yan'er then whispered to Bai Haoyu, "Mr. Bai, can I go and see Jinmian?"
Bai Haoyu immediately nodded and said to the servant behind him, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and show the way for the princess!"
Hearing this, the servant quickly stepped forward respectfully. "Your Highness, please!"
Ning Yan'er gave Liu Rumei a shallow smile. "Miss Liu, I'll leave it to you now. With Mr. Bai leading the way, the servants in the mansion won't make things difficult for you in the future. Jinmian is trapped. She must have a lot of grievances in her heart. I have to go and see her."
Liu Rumei nodded with a smile. "Your Highness, please do as you like!"
After Ning Yan'er left, Bai Haoyu led Liu Rumei towards the courtyard where Lian Rui used to live.
"Oh no! Someone's drowning!"