The Stunning Mad Empress: The Useless Third Miss - Chapter 33

“Today that fool was just drinking tea all day. Do you think… it’s possible that the eldest young master of the Nan Gong family intentionally let Xiao Qingcheng regain her senses?”

“If that’s truly the case, then we’re in a tough spot!” Lin Fen sighed, her tone filled with worry.

Xiao Qingxue casually sat down on the other side of Lin Fen: “What’s there to worry about? As long as she’s in Xiao Family Town, she’s a mere ant at our mercy.”

Xiao Qingqing raised an eyebrow and looked at Xiao Qingxue: “But the eldest young master of the Nan Gong family has already spoken, saying that the Xiao family’s main residence wants to take Xiao Qingcheng away!”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingxue was momentarily speechless.

“Don’t worry. Your mother will settle her before she leaves. No more delays, lest things get out of hand,” Lin Fen said firmly.

“But Mother, with Nan Gong Feng and Nan Gongyu both in our house now, it won’t be easy to make a move,” Xiao Qingxue questioned.

Lin Fen frowned and looked at Xiao Qingqing on the other side: “Qingqing, you should quickly brew some poison. The more toxic, the better.”

After a brief pause, Lin Fen turned to Xiao Qingxue and said: “You take some poison from Qingqing to keep on hand.”

“Mother, why would I need poison? If Yu finds out, he’ll get suspicious,” Xiao Qingxue said reluctantly.

Xiao Qingqing, sitting opposite, slightly lowered her eyes and coughed lightly: “Sister, what Mother means is… the matriarch is coming soon. You’ll need to find an opportunity to frame that fool Xiao Qingcheng.”

Xiao Qingxue’s heart skipped a beat: “What? That’s the Nan Gong matriarch. Mother, Second Sister, how could you?”

“Qingxue, this is for your and Qingqing’s sake. After all, Xiao Qingcheng’s mother… did die at my hands. And we’ve bullied Xiao Qingcheng for so many years.

If she makes a comeback, we’ll all be left with nowhere to hide!” Lin Fen said earnestly.

Xiao Qingqing nodded in agreement: “Sister, Mother is right.”

Xiao Qingxue pursed her lips. It wasn’t that she couldn’t bring herself to harm Xiao Qingcheng, nor was she worried about the Nan Gong matriarch. She was afraid that if things went wrong, her own dreams of happiness would shatter.

“Alright! But don’t make the poison too severe. After all, the matriarch is already old. When she gave birth to Yu, she developed a chronic illness due to her age. If something really happens to her, Yu won’t forgive me!”

“Sister, have you forgotten about the eldest young master of the Nan Gong family? He is the only disciple of Gui Du. Among all the young generation on the Fengming Continent, no one can match his medical skills.

So, even if I use all my strength, the Nan Gong matriarch won’t be in any danger,” Xiao Qingqing said with a half-smile.

Lin Fen, looking at her overly innocent eldest daughter, sighed worriedly: “Qingxue, you’re just too naive. Your sister is much more thoughtful.”

After a brief pause, Lin Fen turned to Xiao Qingqing and said: “Qingqing, make sure to prepare plenty of the same poison. Tomorrow, I’ll use the excuse of grooming Xiao Qingcheng to bring her to my courtyard.

That way, we can both silence Nan Gong Feng and conveniently plant poison on Xiao Qingcheng.”

Xiao Qingqing hesitated for a moment, then anxiously replied: “Mother, let’s bring her over tonight. Just to be on the safe side, I’ll poison her dinner. In case those cups of Yulu tea really help her.”

Lin Fen nodded: “Yes, that’s a good idea. Qingxue, you go and keep Nan Gongyu occupied, making sure he doesn’t come over for now. And while you’re at it, find out more about the eldest young master of the Nan Gong family.”

Xiao Qingxue nodded solemnly: “Okay, Mother. I’ll go and probe for information myself.”

“Mother, I’ll head back to my courtyard first. I’ll be over before dinner,” Xiao Qingqing also got up and followed Xiao Qingxue out of Lin Fen’s courtyard.

“Eldest Sister! Eldest Sister, wait a moment!”

Xiao Qingxue, walking in a hurry, was abruptly called out by Xiao Qingqing from behind.

“What is it?” Xiao Qingxue asked.

Xiao Qingqing, panting, walked over: “Eldest Sister, for complete precaution. Take this packet of Hehuan powder. Find a suitable opportunity to take down Nan Gongyu. But this matter must be kept secret.”

As she spoke, Xiao Qingqing took out a small white packet from her sleeve and handed it over.

Xiao Qingxue was stunned on the spot, but soon her face lit up with joy: “Qingqing, thank you. You’re truly a good sister to me.”

With that, Xiao Qingxue snatched the packet of powder from Xiao Qingqing’s hand and turned to leave.

Xiao Qingqing watched Xiao Qingxue’s retreating figure and let out a cold smile: “Sister, I have no choice but to do this.”

With that, Xiao Qingqing immediately turned and headed back to her own courtyard.

Not far away, on the treetops, Xiao Qingcheng happened to witness the scene between Xiao Qingqing and Xiao Qingxue just now.

“Master, what does Xiao Qingqing want to do?” Little Pearl , nestled in Xiao Qingcheng’s arms, asked curiously.

Xiao Qingcheng let out a cold smile: “If Xiao Qingxue takes down Nan Gongyu right before the Nan Gong matriarch arrives, she’ll end up with a tarnished reputation for her chastity.

If I’m also divorced, do you think… who else in the Xiao family could marry Nan Gongyu?”

Little Pearl ‘s eyes widened in surprise, her face showing a “the world is so scary, I’m afraid” expression.

“Wow! Xiao Qingqing is the most sinister one here!”

Xiao Qingcheng let out a cold smile: “Xiao Qingqing overestimates herself, and Xiao Qingxue is too pampered. Lin Fen seems smart, but she doesn’t know how to raise her children properly.”

“Master, isn’t this just what you want? Then you can avenge your mother!” Little Pearl climbed onto Xiao Qingcheng’s shoulder and rubbed affectionately.

“Yeah, you’re right. I’ll first make sure I’m on solid ground, then gradually crush them, make them live in nightmares, and finally stab them to death bit by bit.

What I want to kill… is not just their bodies, but also their hearts!”

Seeing the coldness and ruthlessness in Xiao Qingcheng’s eyes, Little Pearl shivered involuntarily.

“Master, look, there are more maids heading towards our courtyard.”

Hearing this, Xiao Qingcheng glanced over: “It’s Lin Fen’s people. Let’s head back first.”

In a flash, Xiao Qingcheng stood in her courtyard just as the courtyard gate was opened:

“Miss Three, the lady asks you to come for dinner. The words of the eldest young master of the Nan Gong family have left the lady quite embarrassed. So, Miss Three had better cooperate, otherwise…”

The leading maid deliberately threatened, fearing that Xiao Qingcheng might act crazy again.

“Alright, I understand,” Xiao Qingcheng responded indifferently, but changed her attitude to be extremely cooperative.

The maids were stunned for a moment, then said nothing more and personally led Xiao Qingcheng towards Lin Fen’s courtyard.

“Ah, Qingcheng has arrived! Come in quickly! Let your aunt take a look!” Lin Fen was already waiting at the courtyard entrance, ready to receive Xiao Qingcheng as soon as the maids brought her over.

From a distance, Xiao Qingcheng saw Lin Fen, dressed comfortably and appropriately, standing with a forced smile at the entrance of the exquisite courtyard, surrounded by a cluster of peony flowers.