The Side Character Wants to Lie Flat-Chapter 71: Fleeing the Wedding

In fact, the moment Prince Zhao’s whip struck Hua Dingzong’s leg, a system notification sounded in Hua Manman’s ears, informing her that the random quest was complete.

’She figured that Prince Zhao’s whip strike had temporarily incapacitated Hua Dingzong, preventing him from carrying out the family punishment on Hua Qingqing.’

’And so, the system deemed the quest complete.’

Before leaving, Hua Manman made a point to run over and quietly comfort Lady He, suggesting she return to her parents’ home for a few days to relax and unwind.

Lady He agreed.

As Hua Manman turned to leave, she saw Hua Qingqing standing not far away.

Hua Manman instantly bristled like an angry cat and glared at her.

"What are you looking at?"

Hua Qingqing took two steps forward and said softly, "Thank you for tonight."

’If Hua Manman hadn’t shown up in time, she definitely wouldn’t have escaped that beating tonight.’

Hua Manman scoffed.

"I don’t need your thanks. I only came back to stir up some trouble because I was in a bad mood. It’s not like I came back to save you, so don’t flatter yourself."

Hua Qingqing smiled faintly. ’My dear sister is as difficult as ever.’

She took out a jar of ointment.

"Father hurt your arm. I’m not sure if the skin is broken, but this ointment is very good for external injuries. Take it and use it. I hope it helps your wound heal quickly."

Hua Manman huffed, "I don’t want it!"

Hua Qingqing walked over, took her little "paw," and forcibly stuffed the jar of medicine into it.

"Don’t clash with Father head-on like that again. It does you no good."

Hua Manman sneered. "Listen to you, acting like you’re so obedient to Father. And who was it that was forced to kneel in the ancestral hall all night yesterday?"

Hua Qingqing’s response was sharp. "How did you know I was punished to kneel in the ancestral hall last night?"

Realizing she’d let it slip, Hua Manman quickly changed the subject. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"I’m sick of hearing you drone on. I’m leaving."

With that, she dashed off in Prince Zhao’s direction.

Hua Qingqing stood rooted to the spot, wondering to herself, ’Why exactly did my sister suddenly come back?’

Just then, Xi Xiang came over, her voice filled with relief as if she’d just survived a catastrophe.

"It’s a good thing I asked the Second Miss to come. Otherwise, you truly would not have escaped tonight’s ordeal."

Hua Qingqing immediately asked, "You were the one who went to get her?"

Xi Xiang answered truthfully, "Yes."

She then recounted the entire story of how she had pleaded with Hua Manman to come and help.

After hearing the story, Hua Qingqing recalled Hua Manman’s disdainful and prideful act from earlier, and her heart couldn’t help but soften.

’Even though my sister acts spoiled and willful on the outside, she’s actually very soft-hearted. She just doesn’t know how to express it.’

Just then, the Old Madam sent someone to find Hua Qingqing. She ended her conversation with Xi Xiang and turned to walk toward Changsheng Residence.

Meanwhile, Hua Manman and Prince Zhao were riding in a carriage back to the Prince Mansion.

Hua Manman stared at Prince Zhao’s festive red attire. Her curiosity was practically bursting out of her skull.

Finally, unable to contain her curiosity any longer, she asked cautiously.

"Prince, isn’t today your wedding day with Han Ruren? Why are you out here? What about Han Ruren?"

Li Ji watched her with a leisurely air, a faint, unreadable smile on his lips.

"I heard you were being bullied and grew worried sick. So, I ditched Han Ruren on the way to the wedding."

Hua Manman’s jaw dropped in shock. She asked in disbelief.

"You... you ran away from your wedding?"

Li Ji casually uttered a single word.

"Mm."

Hua Manman clutched her chest and fell back dramatically, exclaiming.

"The Prince actually ran away from his wedding for my sake! Oh my god, what kind of earth-shatteringly profound friendship is this?!"

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