Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 283: The Empress Dowager Returns to the Palace!

Chapter 283: Chapter 283: The Empress Dowager Returns to the Palace!

"Where did this wild kid come from, daring to ruin our masters’ fun? Guys, go get him!"

One of the tall and skinny men grinned wickedly, wiped his mouth hard, revealing a fierce expression.

The three charged aggressively at the young man, with the tall skinny man swinging a punch forward.

Cao Xiao watched them coldly, expressionless, stepped forward, crouched down, kicked, and swept!

Just three movements, and there were three screams above his head. The fierce trio flew out like straw, crashed to the ground, holding their legs and wailing miserably.

These riffraff and hoodlums were no match for Cao Xiao, who had experience on the battlefield and martial skills.

In the blink of an eye, they were knocked down.

"Miss Chang, are you alright?"

Cao Xiao stepped forward, even though this girl was a bit unreasonable, seeing her look so miserable and pitiful, he felt a touch of compassion and even softened his tone.

Chang Lexi clutched her knees tightly, slowly raised her head. Her teary eyes looked at the man in front of her, the blurry tears smearing his figure, as if surrounded by a golden glow.

Her long eyelashes quivered slightly, blinking out teardrops, and then pounced forward.

"Wow, sob sob sob..."

Cao Xiao was embraced tightly by her, the girl’s fragrant scent and soft, boneless body fiercely impacted his heart.

For a moment, Cao Xiao felt a bit dazed, as if his brain was being pounded, buzzing.

"Sob sob sob..."

The girl cried, sobbing, with the fragrant scent lingering at the tip of the nose, refusing to dissipate.

"Ah——"

Suddenly, a shout came from behind, the tall skinny man grabbed a bamboo stick nearby, and viciously swung it at Cao Xiao’s head.

However, Cao Xiao pushed Chang Lexi aside, turned, knelt on one knee, and punched!

"Thud!"

It hit something, very soft yet very hard.

"Ah ah ah——"

Like a beast out of its cage, the heart-wrenching scream pierced through dozens of alleyways, spreading continuously.

"Thud!"

The stick in the tall skinny man’s hand fell to the ground, he clutched a critical spot, curled up into a ball, and rolled on the ground.

"Boss, boss... murder, the villain killed someone!"

The two companions nearby saw the tall skinny man’s pale, purple face and twitching body and shrieked, trying to draw people from the Inspection Department and nearby residents to make things difficult for Cao Xiao.

Cao Xiao stepped forward, coldly saying, "Xiping General Mansion, Cao Xiao! Feel free to report me to the Capital Governor Mansion!"

What the heck!

The two riffraff were dumbfounded.

Turns out he’s from the General Mansion? The Xiping General Mansion is famous, reportedly having killed countless enemies in Xinan, with a heavy aura. Not to mention they’re asking for it, even if innocent, who in this world would trouble the General Mansion for a few hoodlums?

Most likely, if the Inspection Department knew, they’d quietly get rid of them first, then cozy up to the General Mansion.

Why bother?

The two, in a panic, dared not shout anymore, hefted their twitching, frothing boss and hurriedly scurried off.

Behind them, Chang Lexi gazed at Cao Xiao’s heroic silhouette, her eyes sparkling with countless stars.

Handsome, powerful, mighty, responsible, just announcing his identity was dazzling, so handsome!

Chang Lexi couldn’t suppress her spring-heart’s excitement, feeling her heartbeat accelerate.

"Alright, the bad guys are driven away..."

Cao Xiao turned to comfort her but saw her staring at him with a wistful look.

Cao Xiao felt a shiver on his scalp, hurriedly retreated a step instinctively: "Miss Chang, you... why are you staring at me? Is there something on my face?"

"Ah?"

After hearing him speak, Chang Lexi realized she’d been staring at him almost fanatically, her face turned crimson, and she quickly lowered her head, "Uh... thanks, Mr. Cao."

A rare occasion addressing him as Mr. Cao instead of "hey, hey", Cao Xiao beamed a sunny smile: "No trouble at all, next time don’t come to such a secluded place, there are lots of bad people here!"

"Mm, okay!"

"Then, farewell!"

"Hey..."

"Miss Chang, anything else?"

"You... if you just leave, what if I meet bad people again? At least... escort me all the way, right?"

Chang Lexi lowered her head, her voice as faint as a mosquito, surprisingly adorable and charming.

Cao Xiao somehow felt his heartbeat quicken again, glanced around to ensure no one was present, then said: "Alright, I’ll take you to a crowded place."

"Mm."

"Clang clang clang, make way——"

"Empress Dowager returns to the palace!"

Just as the two stepped out of the deserted alley and onto the main street, a grand procession appeared ahead, it was indeed the Empress Dowager returning to the palace.

The high-pitched voice of the eunuch echoed along the street, the crowd scattered to the sides watching intently.

Rarely seeing the royal family appear, surely it would be a notable sight.

"Tsk, did the Empress Dowager actually return? Why choose this day of the Dragon Boat Festival, she picks her timing too well."

"Auspicious day!"

Chang Lexi didn’t know why Cao Xiao was somewhat dissatisfied with the Empress Dowager, but now her mind was entirely occupied with him, so she didn’t bother with it.

Looking at the Empress Dowager’s steeds gradually disappearing, she said: "I’m... heading back now, could you... escort me? I’m afraid of danger."

"Huh?"

Cao Xiao scratched his head, feeling a bit uneasy, considering the unwritten rule of separation between men and women and how it wouldn’t be proper if seen. But recalling what she’d been through, definitely scared, he agreed at last.

Chang Lexi happily let Cao Xiao escort her home. Not far away, Long Yue and Li Qingmu emerged after watching the dragon boat race, witnessing this scene in astonishment.

"Yue’er, couldn’t it be you’ll gain another aunt?"

Li Qingmu rested his chin on his hand, looking solemn, contemplating how life would be if Chang Lexi frequently visited the General Mansion in the future.

It might be quite interesting.

Long Yue’s lips twitched slightly, "My little brother-in-law is rather slow on feelings, likely... has been hoodwinked?"

Having Cao Xiao pursue a girl proactively was most unlikely, but Chang Lexi making advances?

This thought felt absurd to Long Yue.

What kind of person is Chang Lexi? A proud little princess, the cherished pearl of the Chang Family, how could she actively pursue a man?

But recalling her expression when talking about Cao Xiao, Long Yue hesitated.

Could it possibly, be true?

"Whatever happens! As long as little brother-in-law is happy!"

Long Yue glanced at the ponderous Li Qingmu, shaking her head, if this really happened, it seemed familial ties would grow even closer?

Why does it feel so unreliable?

"Hungry? Want to grab a bite?"

Long Yue touched her rumbling stomach: "Good!"