Chapter 220 - Youre all drenched in sweat. (2/2)

She didn't explain her act instead she threw a question at her.

Xiao Li was flabbergasted when she heard her question. She didn't expect Zhao Ming to behave in this way.

If it was Zhao Ming in the past then she would get panicked and worried. She would have tried to explain her stance but this time she didn't panicked but was asking her a question.

The question was very complicated and tricky because if Xiao Li said Yes, then she would be agreeing that there is something between the two and if it proves wrong then she will be the one who gets punished.

And if she says there is nothing then doesn't her plan would fail in these circumstances.

Xiao Li glared at Zhao Ming and said while gritting her teeth in anger, ” What..what do you mean? I didn't say anything. I am just asking why were you holding hands with Master Wen. That's it.”

Zhao Ming didn't said anything and stared at Xiao LI's face and smiled, ” OH really? Then I am sorry for putting the question in this way. ” she said in a mellow voice which made Ji Cheng and Wen Ru stare at her in amusement.

Xiao Li: ” -_- ”

Xiao Li frowned when she saw that Zhao Ming has no intention to explain the situation. She got frustrated and turned to look at Ji Cheng who was intently looking at Zhao MIng's face.

Zhao Ming's expressions were calm and normal.

Before Xiao Li could say anything, Zhao Ming turned to Ji Cheng and said, ” Your highness, Brother Wen was just helping me to climb up the stairs. As you know, I still have problems walking properly due to weakness and being in a coma for so long.”

” Lu shi could have helped me but I had her to get something from my chamber and consort Xiao Li didn't wait for us and went inside the palace so Brother Wen helped me to climb the stairs.”

” I hope you won't misunderstand,” she spoke eloquently with a smile on her face.

Her words were direct and precise because she knows what Ji Cheng was thinking.

Even Wen Ru was staring at her in awe because she has cleverly solved the problem.

Zhao Ming couldn't say that she doesn't know how to walk so she had shifted all the blame on the coma and weakness.

When Ji Cheng heard her explanation he remembered how she was having trouble walking in that long gown. Last time he was there to help her but this time Wen Ru helped her.

He nodded because he knows that she was weak and holding hands doesn't mean anything. Moreover, one person was his wife and another was his brother.

But his eyes twitched a little when he heard her calling Wen Ru so intimately as Brother. His expression faltered but he didn't say anything.

So he just smiled and said to Wen Ru, ” You did right. Now don't stand outside and let's go inside. You must be tired.”

Wen Ru also nodded at Ji Cheng for understanding.

Ji Cheng turned to Zhao Ming and said, ” Why did you come here in this hot weather and why weren't you using an umbrella? You're all drenched in sweat.” he said while placing his hand on her forehead and wiping the sweat.

Zhao Ming's face turned red when he suddenly placed his head on her forehead.

' How can he become so casual with his touch now in front of others?' she wondered while lowering her head.

Ji Cheng smiled when he saw the blushed expression on her face.

Xiao Li stared at them with her eyes wide open. She couldn't believe that Ji Cheng believed Zhao Ming and ignored her words.

She tightly clenched her gown with her hands which caused creases on the dress and without saying anything she followed them in.