Transmigration: The Main Character is Not Becoming the Cannon Fodder!-Chapter 342 - 8: Princess (Part 8)

Qi Hao clutched his wrist, feeling as if it was about to break. He said angrily, "What are you doing? Go and hit them! If I’m beaten to death, you won’t survive either."

Qi Hao shouted at his guards.

But all of Qi Hao’s men went up, yet none were opponents for the Eldest Prince’s guards.

Qi Hao was a bit scared. His sister was a noble in the palace, though not favored, the Qi Family still had some influence. Normally, people wouldn’t dare to do anything to them. He was used to his arrogance, but now that he was suddenly being beaten, he felt somewhat afraid.

"Who are you people, daring to hit someone in broad daylight?"

Xiao Lin beside Li Shuchen shouted angrily, "How dare you! You attacked first. How could you even think of hitting my young master?"

"Humph, I saw your young master acting intimately with my concubine. Shouldn’t I teach him a lesson?"

Su Zi immediately started crying, "Mr. Qi, though the Su Family is just an imperial merchant, I am an honest and innocent girl. Still waiting to be married, since when did I become your concubine? You publicly tarnish my reputation, I might as well hit myself to death here and prove my innocence."

At that moment, they were standing right in front of a shop. After Su Zi finished her words, she moved to dash her head against the shop wall.

Su Zi knew well that, in ancient times, a woman’s reputation was very important. If Qi Hao established this claim today, she only had two paths left: become Qi Hao’s concubine or commit suicide.

However, if she committed suicide, she feared it would implicate her family.

Li Shuchen, with an agile move, caught Su Zi.

"Miss, don’t be afraid. In this bright world, where did such a scoundrel come from, daring to act so recklessly?"

Under Li Shuchen’s comfort, Su Zi began to cry bitterly, revealing how Qi Hao used his power to try to force her into concubinage.

Seeing Su Zi’s tearful face, like pear blossoms in the rain, Li Shuchen felt his heart pounding fiercely.

Onlookers nearby pointed and murmured, but many knew who Qi Hao was, and naturally, no one dared to speak for Su Zi.

But with Li Shuchen present, Qi Hao naturally couldn’t gain the upper hand. Afterward, Li Shuchen and Su Zi went into a teahouse to have tea and chat.

Xiao Li, with a look from Li Shuchen, left with a guard.

Su Zi remained worried, and Li Shuchen, of course, knew what she was afraid of.

For some reason, in front of this lady, Li Shuchen felt very relaxed, and also an inexplicable sense of joy.

This feeling of being able to protect someone is quite nice.

"Young Master, you should leave quickly. That man is the youngest son of the Qi Family, used to being arrogant. You embarrassed him just now, I’m afraid they will come after you."

"Miss, don’t worry. I’ve already sent Xiao Lin to handle your family’s matters. I won’t let you be wronged; the Qi Family is nothing."

They spoke almost simultaneously.

Li Shuchen felt touched in his heart. This girl is truly kind.

Even when she’s in danger herself, she still worries about him.

Su Zi gently stood up, "Thank you, Young Master. You saved me from calamity, and I have no way to repay you. If there’s anything I can do to help, I would not hesitate, even if it means going through fire and water."

Su Zi bowed in thanks, exposing a section of snowy white skin on her neck, which made Li Shuchen’s heart skip a beat again.

Li Shuchen is the Eldest Prince; while the Empress was still around, she watched over Li Shuchen’s well-being, ensuring he did not engage with women prematurely. But after the Empress passed, with no one to teach him, many palace maids climbed into his bed, so he naturally knew about men and women affairs.

The two of them did not discuss each other’s family backgrounds and simply chatted like friends over tea before preparing to part ways.

Li Shuchen didn’t mind; after all, Xiao Li went to handle it, and he would know who the other party was soon enough.

But he still looked up to Su Zi. Clearly, he seemed to have a background, yet the young lady did not even ask for his name or background, showing she had no ulterior motives. He quite liked this purity.

Before leaving, Li Shuchen told Su Zi not to worry, as Qi Hao would not trouble her again.

Li Shuning laughed at this, finding Su Zi’s play-hard-to-get tactics to be quite clever. Indeed, it worked well; Li Shuchen later believed Su Zi to be his true love.

Should true love become his main wife, her good brother would be very happy, wouldn’t he?

Afterward, Li Shuning often saw Li Shuchen sneaking out to meet Su Zi.

The Qi Family indeed quieted down, and naturally, Su Zi knew that this man had enormous power. Otherwise, the Qi Family wouldn’t have stayed silent, even sending many gifts to apologize.

Su Zi had her ideas. Her father scolded her, knowing she had not even asked for the man’s name or family.

But Su Zi knew that women should be reserved to seem valuable to men.

Sure enough, a few days later, someone came to fetch her.

Presumably, the servant by that man’s side.

Su Zi never expected to catch a big fish this time.

Every time Li Shuchen went out, he invited Su Zi.

The two would drink tea, eat meals. Su Zi was gentle and affectionate, making Li Shuchen feel very comfortable.

Before long, Li Shuchen revealed his identity to Su Zi and made a promise, telling her to wait for a few years. If he married out of the Imperial Palace and had a title, he would make her his concubine.

The Su Family was an imperial merchant, wealthy, which benefited Li Shuchen. After all, whatever you do costs money, and having a source of funds was advantageous for his future endeavors. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Moreover, Su Zi was truly a good girl. If he didn’t express his feelings, and she married someone else, he would regret it.

Knowing Li Shuchen was the Eldest Prince left Su Zi a bit stunned, but her father was thrilled.

Being affiliated with a prince was greatly beneficial to the Su Family.

After all, being imperial merchants involved dealing with palace insiders. Tying to the Eldest Prince would eliminate many difficulties. Leaning on him, who would dare extort or attack them further?

Mr. Su advised Su Zi to be cautious and tender, always pleasing the Eldest Prince and never offending him.

Su Zi, however, was indifferent, feeling she had more sway over men.

The Emperor was increasingly disappointed with the Eldest Prince.

The Emperor’s eldest legitimate son, instead of caring for and protecting his sister, left the palace daily to dally with an imperial merchant’s daughter. Truly a blockhead!

Yet the Emperor was too lazy to bother with the Eldest Prince. He intended to see what his son would end up doing.

But he would not entrust Xiao Six to such a wastrel for protection.

With Li Shuning’s Strengthening Body Pill, the Emperor’s health improved steadily.

Li Shuning, meanwhile, began studying pastry-making.

Every day, when the Emperor visited, she would personally make some pastries for him, and their father-daughter relationship grew increasingly strong.