Chapter 304 - Chapter 304: Her Blood Ran Cold
Chapter 304: Her Blood Ran Cold
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Madam Shang’s smile froze when she heard Yu Yunxi’s words. Initially, she planned to use her words to drive Yu Yunxi away, but she did not expect Yu Yunxi to react so quickly. She quickly composed herself and held Yu Yunxi’s hand as she said, “Yes, yes, you’re right. We’re a family, after all.”
Yu Xiaoxiao, who was watching from a slight distance away, complained unhappily, “Father, why is Mother so polite to her?”
Yu Feng replied in a low voice, “We haven’t completely figured her out yet so we can’t be too obvious. After we investigate everything, we’ll deal with her properly.”
Yu Xiaoxiao felt that her father’s words made sense, but she was still unhappy. Without Yu Yunxi, she would be the legitimate daughter of the King of Zhenbei even if she was only a nominal goddaughter. Now, she could only be suppressed by Yu Yunxi.
Madam Shang pulled Yu Yunxi into the residence with the attitude of a hostess as she said, “Don’t just stand here. Let’s go in…
Yu Yunxi could naturally see through Madam Shang’s thoughts, but she was too lazy to expose the latter’s thoughts for now. If these people were smart and tactful, she would not bother with them. However, if they harbored ill intentions, then they could not blame her for being ruthless.
As soon as Yu Yunxi walked in, she asked directly, “Where’s Father’s courtyard?”
Yu Feng’s expression turned a little unsightly immediately. After all, he had long occupied that courtyard.
Madam Shang coughed lightly and said with a smile, “Yunxi, you’re really filial. As soon as you return to the residence, you want to look at your father’s courtyard. In the past, your father refused to stay in the capital so he handed the residence to the Second Master for the Second Master to manage. He said it would be a waste to leave his courtyard empty and even urged us to move in…”
‘Urge them to move in?’
Yu Yunxi raised an eyebrow and smiled mockingly.
Madam Shang hurriedly changed the topic, saying, “Yunxi, we prepared a courtyard for your return. Second Aunt will bring you over to have a look.”
Yu Yunxi and Meng Xia followed Madam Shang and soon arrived at the largest courtyard in the residence.
Madam Shang said with a kind smile on her face, “Yunxi, this is the largest courtyard in the residence. We’ve been keeping it empty for you, hoping that you’ll return one day.”
“Indeed, the courtyard is very big. However, why is it so dirty? There are so many cobwebs. Don’t you usually get people to clean it?” Meng Xia asked with a frown.
Madam Shang maintained the smile on her face and said, “Oh, this was where Princess Changning lived when she stayed here for a time. Due to her status, it’s not appropriate for us to enter as we please. That’s why it’s like that now. It’s great now that you’re back, Yunxi. Your mother’s courtyard is the most suitable place for you to live in.”
Yu Yunxi remained silent as her cold gaze swept past Madam Shang and Yu
Xiaoxiao before it landed on the plaque in front of her. The words ‘Ning Courtyard’ could be seen on the plaque. Clearly, the powerful writing belonged to a woman.
“Don’t worry, Yunxi. I’ll get someone to clean it now,” Madam Shang said, glancing at the servants behind her.
The servants did not dare to waste time and hurried into the courtyard to clean it up.
Although the courtyard was big, there were many servants in the King of Zhenbei’s Residence. It did not take long before the courtyard was clean.
“Yunxi, are you satisfied with this?” Madam Shang asked with a smile.
“Thank you for your hard work, Second Aunt. It’s fine,” Yu Yunxi said in a low voice.
“That’s good, that’s good. There aren’t many things in the courtyard. I’ll get some things for you now, and I’ll buy the rest later,” Madam Shang said.
When Madam Shang turned to leave, Yu Feng and Yu Xiaoxiao also left with her. The moment she turned around, her gaze turned cold and disdainful. After testing Yu Yunxi, she concluded that Yu Yunxi was actually timid. She became confident that she would be able to drive Yu Yunxi out in a short time and without much effort.
After walking a distance away, Yu Xiaoxiao held Madam Shang’s hand and complained, “Mother, I know you were being polite to her because you were testing her. Moreover, why do you have to buy things for her? I’m really unhappy. After all, we don’t know her origin. Who knows if she’s even Eldest Uncle’s daughter?”
Madam Shang patted the back of Yu Xiaoxiao’s hand and said comfortingly, “Xiaoxiao, don’t worry. Do you think I’d do it without good reasons? Do you know why Ning Courtyard has been empty for so long?”
“Why? In the past, I made a fuss about wanting this courtyard, but you wouldn’t give it to me. To think you actually gave it to Yu Yunxi. How can I not feel unhappy?” Yu Xiaoxiao said as her eyes shone with jealousy.
Madam Shang’s eyes glinted with a strange light as she said with a scoff, “Heh, that courtyard is not good.”
“Mother, what do you mean?” Yu Xiaoxiao asked, puzzled.
At this moment, Yu Feng said with a sneer, “There’s something weird about that courtyard. Yu Yunxi may not be able to endure staying there for long…
Yu Yunxi walked into the courtyard followed by Meng Xia.
“I’ve seen Madam Shang before. As the wife of Second Master Yu and the legitimate daughter of the Shang family, she often showed off in the capital, saying she’s from the King of Zhenbei’s Residence. Why was she so polite to you, Eldest Princess?” Meng Xiao muttered, frowning. If it were not for the fact that she had seen how vicious Madam Shang was before, she would have been deceived by Madam Shang’s kindness earlier.
Yu Yunxi said calmly, “Just wait. People can’t hide their true colors for long…”
“Yes, Eldest Princess.’
At this moment, a gust of wind blew out the candle next to Meng Xia, causing goosebumps to erupt on her flesh.
‘Why is it suddenly so cold?’
At this moment, Meng Xia finally recalled that Madam Shang had ordered all the servants to retreat earlier. She muttered, “Oh, it seems like Madam Shang has already revealed her true colors. She didn’t even leave anyone to serve the Eldest Princess…”
Then, Meng Xia said to Yu Yunxi, “Eldest Princess, don’t worry. I’ve already asked someone from the residence to make preparations. They should arrive later and move everything here.”
“Alright,” Yu Yunxi replied softly. She did not care about this petty trick. After all, she would feel even more uneasy being served by those who were arranged by Madam Shang. She would feel more at ease being served by her own people.
It was extremely dark at this moment with only the hazy moon serving as a source of light. It made the courtyard look even gloomier.
Meng Xia tried to light up the oil lamp on the stone table, but strangely, what was an easy task seemed impossible at this moment. She frowned, muttering to herself, “What’s wrong with this oil lamp? Is it broken?”
Just as Meng Xia was about to try again, Yu Yunxi stopped her, whispering into her ears, “Don’t talk. Don’t move.”
Meng Xia stiffened, not daring to move. Soon after, she heard the sound of a
woman crying. She felt her blood run cold immediately.
‘W-what’s going on?’
“Close your eyes,” Yu Yunxi said, hurriedly closing Meng Xia’s eyes.
After a long time, the crying sound finally subsided..