Chapter 359 - Chapter 359: Second Miss Yu
Chapter 359: Second Miss Yu
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Without waiting for Yu Yunxi’s response, Yu Xingteng directly walked into the residence.
Upon seeing this, Yu Feng hurriedly explained, “Yunxi, don’t be angry. Recently, there have been a few murders in the capital. He’s currently helping the Crown Prince to solve those cases. He must be very stressed because of that. After all, he strives for perfection in everything he does. It’s also for this reason that he has never made a mistake when he does things for the Crown Prince. The Emperor has also repeatedly praised him…”
Yu Feng’s words sounded like an apology and an explanation, but it was obvious that he was showing off.
‘So what if Brother is the awe-inspiring King of Zhenbei? His wife, Princess Changning, was a sinner, and his only daughter was not raised by his side. Who knows what kind of upbringing she had? In comparison, my family is harmonious, and my children are all obedient and sensible…’ Yu Feng thought to himself smugly.
Yu Yunxi did not deign to argue with these people. She carried the little bun and turned around to leave after she said, “I’m tired, Second Uncle. I’ll take my leave first.
Meanwhile, Yu Xiaoxiao gnashed her teeth until they were about to break as she watched Yu Yunxi leave. She said resentfully, “Father, look at her! We’re already so kind to her, but she’s so rude! If it weren’t for the Crown Prince, we wouldn’t have to be so polite to her…”
Yu Feng looked around warily when he heard these words. Then, he scolded in a low voice, “Xiaoxiao, be careful with your words. If you still want to enter the Eastern Palace, you have to listen to the Crown Prince.”
“Alright, Father, I understand,” Yu Xiaoxiao said unwillingly as she thought to herself, ‘After the Crown Prince’s matter has been completed, I’ll definitely teach that b*tch a lesson!’
At this moment, the petite young woman standing at the back suddenly asked, “Father, Sister; Grandmother is arriving at the residence tomorrow. Shouldn’t we make preparations to welcome her?”
The young woman Yu Shuangshuang. She was the daughter of Concubine
Zheng with Yu Feng, and she was a year younger than Yu Xiaoxiao. Concubine Zheng had passed away long ago so she had been living a very careful life in the residence. Ever since she was young, Yu Xiaoxiao had treated her as a punching bag.
Originally, Yu Shuangshuang was not qualified to participate in the autumn hunt. However, Yu Xiaoxiao was angered by Yu Yunxi today and had nowhere to vent her anger. For this reason, she called Yu Shuangshuang over to vent her anger. The entire time, she beat and scolded Yu Shuangshuang.
Upon hearing Yu Shuangshuang’s words, Yu Xiaoxiao said excitedly, “That’s right! Father, Grandmother’s returning from the temple tomorrow!”
‘Grandmother dotes on Father the most. Moreover, Eldest Brother and I also have Grandmother’s heart! When Grandmother comes back, she’ll definitely teach that b*tch, Yu Yunxi, a lesson!’
“I have something to attend to tomorrow, and your eldest brother also has to help the Crown Prince with some matters. You can accompany your mother to the city gate to pick up your grandmother,” Yu Feng said.
Yu Xiaoxiao pouted and said sulkily, “Grandmother will arrive very early in the morning, right? I’m afraid I won’t be awake yet at that time…”
Then, Yu Xiaoxiao turned to look at Yu Shuangshuang and said in a commanding tone, “Tomorrow you’ll go and pick Grandmother up.”
Yu Shuangshuang quickly lowered her head. She did not dare to resist at all and replied timidly, “Yes, Sister.”
Yu Xiaoxiao was still in pain so she said, “Father, I’m going to rest first.” After saying that, Yu Xiaoxiao hurried into the residence.
Yu Feng did not even look at Yu Shuangshuang, who was next to him, and followed Yu Xiaoxiao into the residence.
Qiao Cui, Yu Shuangshuang’s maidservant, could no longer hold back her anger. She said indignantly, “Second Miss, Master and Eldest Miss are too much! Old Madam dotes on Eldest Miss the most and is prejudiced against the children of concubines. If you pick her up tomorrow, she’ll definitely make things difficult for you again!”
Upon hearing this, Yu Shuangshuang instinctively touched her arm. She had many wounds there that had yet to heal. She murmured, “Who asked me to be born as the daughter of a concubine and lose my mother so early on? I’m easy to step on after all…’
Although there were also other daughters of concubines in the second branch of the Yu family, they had their mothers to support them.
Whenever Yu Xiaoxiao was angry, Yu Shuangshuang would have to lose a layer of skin.
Qiao Cui’s eyes reddened when she heard Yu Shuangshuang’s words. She said, aggrieved, “Second Miss, you’re not inferior to any of the other young ladies in the residence. I don’t understand why Second Master can’t give you some love. All these years, you…
“Enough, Qiao Cui. Stop talking, ” Yu Shuangshuang said coldly.
Qiao Cui’s eyes remained red, but she no longer said anything.
“By the way, when we return to our courtyard, remember to send the sachet I personally embroidered to the Eldest Princess,” Yu Shuangshuang reminded.
Upon hearing this, Qiao Cui asked tentatively, “Second Miss, do you plan to befriend the Eldest Princess?”
“It doesn’t matter. Just do what I tell you to do,” Yu Shuangshuang said flatly. Qiao Cui quickly wiped her tears away and nodded. “Yes, Second Miss.” ‘Second Miss has always been smart. She must have her reason for doing this…’
Not long after Yu Yunxi just returned to Ning Courtyard, Qiao Cui arrived.
Qiao Cui kneeled on the ground and presented the sachet to Yu Yunxi as she said nervously, “Eldest Princess, the Second Miss personally embroidered this sachet. She said that you’ve been back for so long, but she had no chance to greet you. Her status is low so she doesn’t have anything precious to give you except for this.”
After a beat, Qiao Cui continued to say, “The Second Miss’ embroidery skill is very good. Every year, when the King of Zhenbei’s Residence sends gifts to the women from the various ministers’ families, she’ll personally embroider a thing or two. Please accept this sachet, Eldest Princess.”
Yu Yunxi took a look at the sachet and could instantly tell that the embroidery was not simple. She said, “Double-sided embroidery…”
Then, she looked at Qiao Cui and asked, “Your Second Miss is?”
“She’s the one standing behind the Eldest Miss earlier,” Qiao Cui hurriedly replied.
Yu Yunxi looked at Qiao Cui for a long time before she finally said to Meng Xia, “Take it. Also, bring my green hairpin over. I’ll give it as a gift to my second cousin sister.”
Meng Xia hurriedly brought the green hairpin over and handed it to Qiao Cui. Qiao Cui said gratefully, “Thank you, Eldest Princess!”
Looking at Qiao Cui’s departing figure, Qian Qing, who was standing at the side, quickly stepped forward and asked, “Eldest Princess, is there something fishy about the sachet?”
Yu Yunxi played with the sachet in her hand as she said softly, “There’s nothing fishy about the sachet, but the person who embroidered it is not simple…”
At this moment, the little bun said, “Sister, that Second Miss is being deliberate. She just wants to make use of you because of her terrible life in the residence.”
Yu Yunxi smiled when she heard the little bun’s words. She pinched his cheek and said, “What a clever little fellow.”
‘That’s right. Second Miss Yu really has such thoughts…’
Earlier, Yu Yunxi had seen the other party. The other party seemed submissive, but her mind was not simple at all.
Yu Yunxi looked at Meng Xia and asked, “Meng Xia, you’ve investigated everything about the second branch of the Yu family, right? Tell me, what’s going on with Second Miss Yu?”
“Yes, Eldest Princess. Her name is Shuangshuang, and she’s the daughter of a concubine. Her mother used to be a maidservant and had passed away a long time ago.. For these reasons, her life in the residence is not very good…”