The Stunning Mad Empress: The Useless Third Miss - Chapter 30

She stealthily glanced at Xiao Qingcheng across from her and Nan Gong Feng, who was in a superior position. It was evident that today, the eldest young master of the Nan Gong family was favoring this fool. For the time being, they wouldn’t be able to gain any advantage.

“Brother, your demand seems rather unreasonable!” Nan Gongyu, standing nearby, couldn’t bear to watch and voiced his complaint.

“This is your mother’s wish. If you truly intend to marry Miss Xiao, you might as well take out a treasure from your private vault. I recall… my second brother should still be able to produce one or two pieces!”

Nan Gong Feng’s words left Nan Gongyu utterly humiliated. If he didn’t provide the treasure, he would appear stingy. But if he did, what would be the point of marrying Xiao Qingxue? He wanted to take something from the Xiao family, not give away his own precious items!

Seemingly guessing Nan Gongyu’s thoughts, Nan Gong Feng continued, “After all, this is Miss Xiao, the most pampered woman in the entire Xiao Family Town. It’s worth it for my second brother to invest a bit more effort.”

Nan Gongyu narrowed his eyes, glanced at Nan Gong Feng’s profile, and then said to his personal guard, “You hurry back and bring the blood coral before the matriarch arrives!”

Lin Fen and Xiao Qingxue, seated below, both let out delighted laughter upon hearing this. Only Xiao Qingcheng gave a cold, mocking smile.

“This Nan Gong Feng is truly clever. With this move, Xiao Qingxue won’t be able to marry Nan Gongyu smoothly. Her future won’t be easy,” Xiao Qingcheng thought.

“But Master, why is this despicable man helping you?”

“Helping me? He’s more likely causing trouble. We’re all just pawns in his game. Let’s keep watching the show. There’s no chance for us to make a move today.”

Xiao Qingcheng tossed her empty teacup to Gong San, then stood up and was about to leave.

“Miss Xiao, wait a moment!”

Nan Gong Feng, who had been sitting behind her, smoothly got up and followed.

“Brother!”

“Second brother, the matter has been settled. As long as the matriarch arrives without any complications, your affair will be stable,” Nan Gong Feng said, then without further delay, he pursued Xiao Qingcheng.

“Miss Xiao!”

Xiao Qingcheng was heading towards the backyard but was intercepted by Nan Gong Feng at the side door.

“Miss Xiao, if you truly wish to leave Xiao Family Town and head to the Xiao family’s main residence in peace, you cannot do it without my assistance!” Nan Gong Feng said with certainty.

Xiao Qingcheng looked at the determined Nan Gong Feng and gave a cold smile. Without a word, she turned around, bypassed Nan Gong Feng, and left on her own.

As she passed through the side door, Xiao Qingcheng encountered Xiao Ze.

“Qingcheng!”

Xiao Qingcheng slightly curled her lips into a smile in response.

From a distance, Nan Gong Feng and Xiao Ze exchanged glances, their eyes sparking with some unspoken understanding.

Meanwhile, high above where no one could see,

Qianxin, wearing a silver mask and with his hands behind his back, observed everything below with a clear view.

At that moment, Little Pearl , who had slipped out of Xiao Qingcheng’s sleeve, panted as she climbed to the top of the attic and said, “Esteemed One, Esteemed One, someone is targeting Master. What should we do?”

Qianxin narrowed his eyes and said, “I am here to ensure Cheng’er’s safety. As for her personal feelings, I do not interfere!”

With that, Qianxin vanished in an instant, leaving Little Pearl alone on the rooftop, gasping for breath. “Phew, it’s so cold. Huh? There’s no cold wind blowing? That’s strange!”

On the other side, after Xiao Qingcheng returned to her courtyard, Xiao Ze quickly followed.

“Qingcheng, how is Qingcheng? Was the engagement successfully broken off?” Xiao Ze asked.

Xiao Qingcheng shook her head. “No. Nan Gong Feng cleverly pushed the matter to three days later and put me in the spotlight!”

Thinking of this, a cold look flashed across Xiao Qingcheng’s face. She remembered that today Nan Gong Feng had said… the Nan Gong family would never break off the engagement with her.

Yet Nan Gong Feng had been actively promoting the marriage between Nan Gongyu and Xiao Qingxue.

So…

“Then, shall I help you?” Xiao Ze frowned, looking at Xiao Qingcheng’s dark expression.

Xiao Qingcheng shook her head. “No need. Brother Xiao Ze, you should leave Xiao Family Town as soon as possible and wait for me at the Xiao family’s main residence.”

“No! I won’t leave. I want to stay here and look after you.”

Xiao Ze firmly refused.

Xiao Qingcheng raised an eyebrow. “Oh! Then Brother Xiao Ze, do me a favor!”

Xiao Ze, looking into Xiao Qingcheng’s gleaming eyes, felt his heart race involuntarily. Suppressing the panic in his heart, he took a step closer to Xiao Qingcheng.

With a serious expression, Xiao Qingcheng whispered something into Xiao Ze’s ear. Gradually, Xiao Ze’s expression changed.

“Alright, I’ll handle this for you, sister.”

Xiao Qingcheng nodded. “Brother Xiao Ze, take care on your journey!”

Xiao Ze reluctantly glanced at Xiao Qingcheng one more time before turning to leave.

Suddenly!

A flash of white fur zipped into Xiao Qingcheng’s room.

“Whoa! Why were you so close to that man just now, Master?”

Little Pearl , with her paws guarding her fluffy chest, stood on the round table, looking at Xiao Qingcheng indignantly.

Xiao Qingcheng glanced at the retreating Xiao Ze and then said to Little Pearl , “Where do you get all these wild thoughts? I’ve done nothing wrong!”

“Well… does Master have a man she likes?”

Little Pearl changed her domineering tone and playfully pounced towards Xiao Qingcheng.

Xiao Qingcheng reached out and scooped the fluffy bundle into her arms.

“Like a man? I feel like… I prefer women more.”

Little Pearl in her arms immediately bristled upon hearing this. “Master, you you you!”

Xiao Qingcheng looked down at Little Pearl , whose eyes were about to pop out, and laughed as she ruffled her fur. “I’m just joking. Actually, I’ve always been cold-hearted. Love has never been my destiny!”

At that moment, on the roof tiles,

a purple figure stood within an invisibility barrier, observing everything inside the room below with perfect clarity.

“Love has never been my destiny either!”

Murmuring to herself, there was a hint of inexplicable joy in her voice.

Her slightly curled, sensual lips curved into the most beautiful arc.

The domineering aura around her inexplicably gained a touch of warmth.

In the distance, Nan Gong Feng, who had come to Xiao Qingcheng’s courtyard in person, subconsciously looked up towards where Qianxin was when he approached the courtyard gate.

A gust of wind blew!

All that remained on the dilapidated tiles were a few yellowing leaves.

Nan Gong Feng frowned, his expression dark and inscrutable.

“Knock knock!” Regaining his composure, Nan Gong Feng signaled Gong San to knock on the door.

“My lord, the courtyard gate is half-open. Knocking might not summon any servant to greet us,” Gong San said, glancing at the nearly abandoned yard with a look of disdain.

Nan Gong Feng, however, smiled with interest: “Miss Xiao, who lives in such a dilapidated courtyard, is worth my personal visit.”

With that, Nan Gong Feng stepped inside. Gong San, by his side, cleared away some weeds to make the path more comfortable for the cleanliness-loving Nan Gong Feng.