The Stunning Mad Empress: The Useless Third Miss - Chapter 28

Nan Gong Feng, with a suppressed smile, scrutinized Xiao Qingcheng for a long while before sitting back down. He spoke to himself, “In a short while, Nan Gongyu will bring Miss Xiao and the others over. You and I only have this brief moment.”

At this point, Nan Gong Feng suddenly looked up at Xiao Qingcheng and said, “I know you were the one who smashed that box. Miss Xiao Qingcheng, you are truly a hidden gem, which has truly made me look at you with new eyes.”

He paused for a moment, then added, “However, if you want to reclaim the family and betrothal tokens left by your mother, you must cling to the Nan Gong family. Only then will you have a chance to achieve your goal.”

After a brief pause, Nan Gong Feng continued, “After all, the Nan Gong family has more than just Nan Gongyu as a marriageable young master.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingcheng looked sharply at Nan Gong Feng. It was clear that he was interested in her, or more precisely, in her medical and poison skills. It seemed that the person who made the box for Nan Gongyu was indeed this eldest young master of the Nan Gong family.

“Brother!”

Suddenly, the parlor door was burst open from the outside. Before Xiao Qingcheng could think of how to respond to Nan Gong Feng, Nan Gongyu had already led Xiao Qingxue and Xiao Qingqing and their group across the threshold.

“Miss Qingxue pays respects to Young Master Nan Gong!”

“Miss Qingqing pays respects to Young Master Nan Gong!”

Xiao Qingxue and Xiao Qingqing, both meticulously dressed, stepped forward and slightly bent their knees in a gesture of respect towards Nan Gong Feng.

Nan Gongyu casually took a seat next to Nan Gong Feng in the main position.

“Hmm, no need for formalities. We will all be one family in the future,” Nan Gong Feng continued to sip his tea, his tone indifferent.

Xiao Qingxue stood up and, as expected, saw Xiao Qingcheng drinking Yulu tea. A flash of jealousy crossed her eyes, and she immediately spoke up: “Third sister, this Yulu tea is a top-grade tea exclusively enjoyed by Young Master Nan Gong. How could you just take it for yourself? Aren’t you embarrassing our Xiao residence?”

“Hmph! This wretched woman is biting first. Master, go up and beat her up, beat her up!”

“Stop making a fuss! Nan Gong Feng is a person of substance; don’t let him see through you.”

After replying to Little Pearl , Xiao Qingcheng curled her lips into a faint smile and said, “It tastes really good! I want more!”

“Do you like it? That’s great. Gong San, go pour another cup for Miss Three. And bring a plate of the osmanthus cakes I brought with me for Miss Three as well.”

Nan Gong Feng and Xiao Qingcheng’s banter effectively put Xiao Qingxue in her place.

Standing in the parlor, Xiao Qingxue’s face turned pale and sallow, looking extremely unpleasant. Instinctively, she cast a pleading glance at Nan Gongyu.

Nan Gongyu coughed slightly: “Ahem, brother. Those pastries are specially made by Aunt Rong. Normally, you wouldn’t even give me a piece, so why are you giving them to this fool today?”

“Exactly! Young Master Nan Gong, you don’t need to be so polite to my third sister. She’s just an idiot and won’t understand your kindness,” Xiao Qingxue chimed in.

Ignoring Xiao Qingxue, Nan Gong Feng turned to Nan Gongyu and said, “Instead of worrying about these trivial matters, let’s talk about the main issue of breaking off the engagement.”

Upon hearing this, Nan Gongyu’s heart skipped a beat: “Brother, Qingxue is my designated principal wife. The future queen of the Southern Kingdom can only be Qingxue.”

Nan Gong Feng tapped the tea cover, glanced at the delighted Xiao Qingxue, and coldly smiled: “Although the Nan Gong family governs the entire Southern Kingdom, we have never declared ourselves as emperors. The title of queen is still premature.

Moreover, the matriarch is already on her way and will arrive at the Xiao residence the day after tomorrow.”

Pausing for a moment, Nan Gong Feng then turned to Xiao Qingcheng, who was quietly drinking tea: “The betrothal token that Miss Xiao’s mother handed over to the Nan Gong family is also in the matriarch’s possession.

As for the Nan Gong family’s token, I heard that it has always been kept by Miss Xiao.”

At the end, Nan Gong Feng looked at Xiao Qingxue with a half-smile.

Just one glance made Xiao Qingxue’s face pale.

Feeling the pressure radiating from Nan Gong Feng, Xiao Qingxue felt a chill down her spine.

Xiao Qingqing, who had been relatively inconspicuous, suddenly stepped forward and spoke: “Sister is just being considerate. After all, my third sister has been foolish for many years. If the token were given to her, it would surely be lost.”

While speaking, Xiao Qingqing also stepped forward and cast a gentle smile at Nan Gong Feng.

The admiration in her eyes was unmistakable.

“Master, that second wretched woman has taken a liking to this second wretched man,” Xiao Qingcheng communicated telepathically with Little Pearl while sipping her tea.

“It is said that Nan Gong Feng has never left the territory of the Southern Kingdom. He is rumored to be a pitiable young master with many illnesses. But now that Xiao Qingqing has seen him, she realizes that Nan Gong Feng is not an ordinary person. It makes sense that she would set her sights on him,” Xiao Qingcheng replied.

Clever as she was, Xiao Qingcheng saw through the situation, and of course, Nan Gong Feng could not fail to notice.

“Please have a seat, both of you. Once the head of the Xiao family and the matriarch arrive, I will discuss the next plan,” Nan Gong Feng said.

With that, Xiao Qingqing helped Xiao Qingxue to the pear blossom chair on the right side of Nan Gongyu.

“Sister, let’s sit for a while,” Xiao Qingqing said.

Xiao Qingxue nodded, took out a handkerchief, and covered her chest in silence.

“Brother, why scare Qingxue? She has a timid nature to begin with,” Nan Gongyu sipped a mouthful of Da Hong Pao from the table, his face displeased as he retorted to Nan Gong Feng.

“How can someone with a timid nature be the Nan Gong family’s young master’s wife? I think this second miss is fearless in the face of danger and has extraordinary courage. She is the perfect choice for the young master’s wife!”

“Whoa!”

Xiao Qingcheng almost spat out her tea.

“Nan Gong Feng’s ability to divert trouble is truly impressive,” Little Pearl complained from her sleeve.

“Hmph, he’s still far from the Esteemed One!” Little Pearl grumbled.

“Hmm, that’s true. But hasn’t Qianxin been away from Xiao Family Town lately?”

“Who said that?”

“Didn’t he say he wouldn’t see me again before I left Xiao Family Town?”

“That’s not necessarily the case. At least the Esteemed One’s focus is on you. You are the one who has contracted the Seven Constellations Jade Bead. You are the one the Esteemed One needs to protect.

With the noble and capable Esteemed One by your side, these wretched people are nothing.”

Little Pearl was determined to praise Qianxin.

Xiao Qingcheng couldn’t fail to notice.

“Well, I won’t argue with you. Let’s just wait and see the show,” Xiao Qingcheng said.

Sure enough,

As soon as Nan Gong Feng spoke, Xiao Qingxue’s face turned pale instantly.

Even Xiao Qingqing, sitting beside her, felt extremely uncomfortable and restless.

Nan Gongyu, with his eyes narrowed, glanced back at Xiao Qingqing sitting next to Xiao Qingxue.

He usually didn’t pay much attention to her, but now that he looked… it seemed that Xiao Qingqing was only at a disadvantage in terms of birth.

Feeling Nan Gongyu’s gaze, Xiao Qingxue deliberately puffed out her chest, leaning forward slightly to block Xiao Qingqing beside her.

“The head of the family has arrived! The matriarch has arrived!”

At that moment, Lin Fen and Xiao Feng, both meticulously dressed, walked towards the parlor.