Beneficial Union: Chasing A Rogue Wife Chapter 78 Invisible Barrier

He hates crowds, generally anyone that is too close to his liking, especially when those trying to get close are women.

The strong perfume, the noise and their l.u.s.tful stare that they send his way most of the time, makes him so annoyed and just want to kill someone.

This is also the closest that he was able to look. The white veil covered mostly the face, if one looks closely, intently for a certain amount of time, the white veil cannot fully hide the marks on the previously beautiful face.

Subconsciously reaching for it, when he was holding the edge of the veil, he abruptly realized what he is intending to do that made him halt.

Gao Lan Mei eyes narrowed, "Heh. I do not want to ruin your appet.i.te, Your Highness. Mind if you do not remove my face cover?" then she carefully removed his long fingers that are holding the end of the veil. "Else, I will make you responsible."

With a cough, "Responsible for what?" tone mocking, then added, "What's to hide for anyway? You are already ugly since before." He said instead.

But truthfully, the first time he saw Gao Miss is at the time on Medical Pavilion. He only heard rumors about the young miss of the Gao Household who is spoiled and a rebellious waste.

Ignoring his remark again, which seems to be done a lot today by Gao Lan Mei, she instead tightened the wrap of medical strip on his hand to retaliate.

"You!" Greeting his teeth, feeling the pain from the wound on his palm, also indicating that it was done intentionally, "Have you forgotten why it's there in the first place?" he asked accusingly.

With a sly glint of her eyes, "What are you talking about Your Highness? Please do not move your hand too much. My effort to treat it will be wasted." Making her voice sad, dejected for the effort that is not appreciated.

"You are right. Let me return the favor then." He reached for her hand that is also wounded on the palm and tried to treat it with 'care'.

Knowing his intention, of course, Gao Lan Mei will not allow him to do what he, please. She immediately stood up and moved away from him.

"No worries Your Highness. I appreciate the concern though, I a.s.sure you I can take care of this myself." She said a.s.suring.

To not giving him the chance to refute, she called out for the guards outside and told them that the prince is ready to leave.

"Thank you for today, Your Highness, I do not want to waste more of your time. I will coordinate further with the Medical Pavilion or Xi Ma directly for the herbs." Her tone so serious.

Wei Jiayi can feel the crack in the air, with her last sentence that clearly meant her dismissal of him. It's like an invisible barrier that shouts, 'Stay away!'

She moved towards the exit as a courtesy to guide them out, but he can still feel the unwelcomed atmosphere from her, making him wonder what he did wrong.

The silent treatment is not comfortable. He can feel her coldness and aloofness as if she is upset.

What made her act this way? She normally responded cheekily and does not back down if he insulted her.

He already learned from the short interaction that even though she is weak, she will not allow anyone to look down on her.

Not miss the red stain on her sleeve because of their mixed blood from earlier, it is very noticeable. Staring at her back, the inky black hair that sways every time she makes a step, he wants to touch it, but remembering what she did as revenge, he immediately discarded the idea.

The four-man sedan chair is waiting outside the Gao Manor for him.

Even after he rode on it, then leaving to head back to his Palace, Gao Lan Mei never spoke another word to him again.