Chapter 1360: Dare to Say No to the Crown Prince—Do You Have a Death Wish?
The excitement among everyone was not due to the opening of the Alchemy Competition, but because of the host’s previous statement.
"Is this Xia Yinian? Is the person appearing with the Crown Prince Xia Yinian?"
Quite a few people in our country know about Xia Yinian’s disappearance. Such things can’t be spoken about, but there are many who discuss them privately.
It’s just that not many people know what Xia Yinian actually looks like.
"How can it be her? Wasn’t she missing? How did she suddenly appear, and with the Crown Prince?"
"Is it Ye City’s Xia Yinian? Oh my god! I thought it was that lady from a prominent family."
"How can our Crown Prince allow himself to be tarnished by a woman from Ye City? Absolutely not..."
"Who exactly is Xia Yinian? Has anyone heard of her?"
"..."
The people discussing are from Bing City, next to Ye City’s headquarters.
Looking at Jing Hanye walking towards them holding Xia Yinian’s hand, everyone was both excited and contemptuous of Xia Yinian.
Xia Yinian kept her head down; she had heard those murmurs.
However, she couldn’t actually hear them clearly, so it’s better to pretend she doesn’t know.
Right, she should ask Young Master Jing where they’re going? With so many people watching, she really didn’t dare lift her head.
"Nian Nian, Nian Nian." Ye Shushu called out a few more times regardless.
Upon vaguely hearing her familiar voice, Xia Yinian looked up.
Finally seeing familiar faces, her mood stabilized somewhat.
"Young Master Jing, I, I saw our people." You can go back, I can make my way over.
The latter half, Xia Yinian was too embarrassed to say. If he doesn’t leave, she can’t just chase him away?
The person might very well be the Crown Prince, dare she say no to the Crown Prince? Doesn’t she want to live?
"Hmm." Jing Hanye nodded, glancing at her.
Xia Yinian, meeting his gaze, immediately turned her eyes towards Ye Shushu’s position.
Knowing that he might be the Crown Prince, her pressure suddenly increased greatly.
"Nian Nian." Ye Shushu came out from the headquarters.
She looked at Xia Yinian and then at Jing Hanye, a bit hesitant to approach.
Xia Yinian pressed her lips together, trying to appear as normal as possible.
"Shushu." She softly called out.
"Your friend?" Jing Hanye glanced at Ye Shushu.
"Hmm." Xia Yinian nodded.
"Hello!" Jing Hanye nodded towards Ye Shushu.
Ye Shushu nearly bit her lip; she had just heard, this man is the Crown Prince.
God knows what it’s like for the Crown Prince to greet you?
"Hello!" Ye Shushu nodded back at him.
Jing Hanye continued to lead Xia Yinian forward, and Xia Yinian had no idea what she should do.
"Nian Nian, that’s your spot." Ye Shushu quickly reacted, jogging ahead.
Xia Yinian glanced at her own spot, then turned back to meet Jing Hanye’s gaze.
"Young Master Jing, thank you for personally escorting me here."
She looked at him, and compared to last night, there was considerably more respect.
"My people are waiting outside, you will stay at Jing Garden these days, understand?" Jing Hanye turned to lower his gaze to the girl in front.
People like Ye Shushu, Yuan Yaying, and Yu Wanqing heard his words, but those further away couldn’t hear.
However, the warmth from the Crown Prince at this moment was visible to everyone.
Also, because of his appearance, many people even forgot why they came here today.
Luckily, their rationality still prevailed, otherwise they might have done something out of line.