The Stunning Mad Empress: The Useless Third Miss - Chapter 41

Xiao Qingqing squinted her eyes, observing Xiao Qincheng’s every move carefully.

She always felt that there was a special sense of familiarity about Xiao Qincheng.

As if strangeness was just a facade.

This woman might very well have some connection with that idiotic good-for-nothing.

“How about tomorrow, Qingqing takes the young lady to meet Miss Xiao San?”

Instead of getting angry, Xiao Qingqing changed the subject and began to flatter with a thick skin.

Xiao Qincheng sneered coldly, “I’m not interested in meeting someone who dares to throw a poison powder like Hellfire at me.”

With that, Xiao Qincheng followed Nan Gongfeng and left.

Xiao Feng turned around and glared viciously at Xiao Qingxue and Lin Fen.

Lin Fen had already regained her composure and, after calming down a bit, began to think about how to turn the situation around.

“Sir, now that things have become a fait accompli, anger alone won’t solve the problem. We need to think long-term and unite to strive for our interests!”

Lin Fen looked at Xiao Feng and said earnestly.

Xiao Feng took a few deep breaths, suppressing the indignation in his chest.

“Someone, help the young lady dress properly. Qingqing, go to the front hall with your mother. At this moment, it’s crucial to get close to Young Master Nan Gong.”

Xiao Feng saw through the situation clearly.

Now, the crux of everything was Nan Gongfeng. Only if Nan Gongfeng could be persuaded to stand on their side would there be any possibility of turning the tide.

Xiao Qingqing’s eyes rolled, and she stepped forward to say a few words: “Father, Mother, I think… that Masked Qincheng is not an ordinary character.

We need to find a way to make some trouble over the dowry document and try to use the power of Nan Gong’s matriarch against her. Then, I will also strive to win over Young Master Nan Gong and relieve Father and Mother of their worries!”

At the end, Xiao Qingqing looked shy.

Lin Fen waved her hand impatiently, “Enough. First, go to the front hall and try to detain Young Master Nan Gong. At least for now, Young Master Nan Gong is sincerely interested in marrying your eldest sister.”

Xiao Feng frowned and added, “Qingxue doesn’t seem like a child who doesn’t know the gravity of the situation. There must have been some misunderstanding. Madam, find an opportunity to investigate quickly.”

“Yes, Sir!”

Xiao Qingqing’s face stiffened for a moment, and she quickly lowered her head.

In the front hall,

Nan Gongfeng and Xiao Qincheng were sitting together, appreciating the moon.

“You really do surprise me!”

Nan Gongfeng propped his chin with one hand, looking at Xiao Qincheng’s calm and composed demeanor with great interest.

“The feeling is mutual!”

Nan Gongfeng smiled faintly at the teasing in Xiao Qincheng’s voice: “When Nan Gongyu comes over later, have you thought about how to explain yourself? I think he… seems quite interested in you!”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qincheng raised her eyebrows slightly: “Which woman doesn’t catch Nan Gongyu’s interest? But the one he needs to marry now is Xiao Qingxue. Nan Gong’s matriarch is arriving soon. I don’t believe he would dare to make a move on me at this critical moment!”

With that, Xiao Qincheng stood up, tossed the teacup aside, and left without looking back, saying, “The play is over. I’m going back. If they ask, I’m sure you know how to explain it!”

Nan Gongfeng watched Xiao Qincheng’s graceful retreating figure, a gentle light flashing in his bright eyes.

Gong San, standing nearby, stepped forward and whispered, “Master, what… how should we explain later?”

Nan Gongfeng narrowed his eyes slightly, glanced at Gong San, and said, “The task of selecting the Langhai Pearl Necklace from the Southern Country’s private treasury will be handed over to Gong Shi Yi. You go to my master’s place on my behalf and inform him of some matters.”

Gong San looked back at Nan Gongfeng, who was sipping tea calmly, his eyes filled with surprise.

This Miss Xiao San had broken his master’s limits time and time again.

How many years had it been?

He had never seen the master disturb his master for anyone before.

This was the first time.

After a long while without hearing a reply from Gong San,

Nan Gongfeng glanced at him and smiled faintly, “You’re thinking too much.”

Gong San snapped back to reality, startled, and replied, “I dare not, my lord! I just think… you’re paying too much attention to her.”

Being in Nan Gongyu’s territory, Gong San had become much more cautious in addressing Xiao Qincheng.

Hearing this, Nan Gongfeng’s expression eased slightly, “I know what I’m doing. Go ahead. I’m sure you understand what I’m thinking. You don’t need me to teach you how to talk to my master, do you?”

Gong San quickly bowed and saluted, “I understand, my lord!”

…

On the other side, after leaving Nan Gongyu’s courtyard, Xiao Qincheng avoided everyone and used her inner energy to take a long way back to Lin Fen’s courtyard.

At that moment, the people in the courtyard were still trying to treat the injuries of the maid who had broken her leg.

No one noticed a fleeting figure.

“Master, you just left… without watching the play!”

As soon as Xiao Qincheng closed the door, Xiao Zhenzhu flew out of her sleeve.

“I’ve seen enough plays tonight. I’m afraid if I watch more, it will corrupt you.”

Xiao Qincheng smiled and turned around, roughly tousling Xiao Zhenzhu.

“Hehehe! That tickles!”

Xiao Zhenzhu, rolling around on the bed, didn’t see the fleeting gloom in Xiao Qincheng’s eyes.

The reason she left in such a hurry was to avoid getting into trouble later and being unable to get away.

That night, Nan Gongyu, who didn’t see Xiao Qincheng again, returned to his main room disappointedly.

When Xiao Qingqing arrived, Nan Gongfeng had already left.

Lin Fen took the disheveled Xiao Qingxue and the sullen Xiao Qingqing back to her courtyard.

“Where is the third young lady?”

As soon as Lin Fen entered the door, she asked with a stern face.

“Madam, the third young lady went back to her room to rest after dinner,” one of the maids replied.

Xiao Qingqing frowned and asked, “Are you sure she’s in her room?”

The maids looked at each other and nodded in unison, “We are certain, Madam.”

“Hmph! I told you, Qingqing, you’re overthinking it. How could that idiotic good-for-nothing have anything to do with Miss Qincheng?

Not to mention the huge difference in appearance, her medical skills and inner energy are far beyond what Xiao Qincheng, the idiot, could match.”

Xiao Qingxue said through gritted teeth.

Hearing the certainty in Xiao Qingxue’s voice, Xiao Qingqing’s doubts were somewhat alleviated.

“Alright, Qingxue, go back and rest. Don’t dwell on this. Mother will ensure that you securely become the young lady of the Nan Gong family,” Lin Fen interrupted the conversation between her two daughters with a cold face.

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of joy flashed in Xiao Qingxue’s eyes: “Mother, rest assured. I will take good care of myself. And if by any chance I become pregnant with Yu’s child, I can marry into the Nan Gong family through my child’s status.”

“Enough! The matriarch of the Nan Gong family will be here soon. Don’t make any mistakes at this critical moment. I will discuss with your father tonight and see if we can find a way to temporarily remove Young Master Nan Gong, so that Young Master Nan Gongyu can act with us in a play.”