Her Entire Court Reborn with Her in the Modern World

Chapter 84: Chapter 83: Attacked from Three Sides, Ming Chengli’s Daughter

Qingyuan narrowed her eyes. She wondered why Hua Shao would call her at this time and if he could have discovered something.

"Sister Ying, it’s a spam call." Qingyuan hung up without batting an eye. "There are a lot of scams these days. I never answer unknown numbers."

Shi Changying agreed wholeheartedly. "Especially those pig-butchering scams that cheat you out of your money."

Qingyuan felt relieved. "It is good that Your Majesty has such a strong sense of vigilance," she thought.

"Sister Ying, I will only accompany you this far." After walking a bit further, Qingyuan sighed. "That’s a busy commercial area ahead. There are too many people. Even though I’m completely bundled up, I’m still afraid of being recognized."

"Alright, you can go," Shi Changying said.

Qingyuan felt hurt again. "Aren’t you going to ask me to stay?"

Shi Changying shot her a glance. "I’m afraid that if you get recognized later, I won’t be able to leave even if I want to."

Qingyuan looked up at the sky in sorrow. If she had known she would end up in a future with such advanced technology, she would have learned the art of concealment from Lord Zhuge in her previous life.

"Go on." Shi Changying started shooing her away. "You are a big star, and I am just an ordinary person. We need to keep our distance in private."

Qingyuan was speechless. She was so heartbroken.

Upon returning to the Old Xu Mansion, Shi Changying handed the video recording to Xu Shuangqiao. Worried about her health, Xu Shuangqiao had been staying at the old mansion for the past two days. If it weren’t for this video, she really would have thought she had accidentally slipped into the lake.

"Unbelievable! This Meng Miaoyan couldn’t beat my grades back in school, so she always resorted to petty tricks. After all these years, she’s still using the same old tactics," Xu Shuangqiao said furiously. "Yingying, I have to go to the Meng Family and demand an explanation."

Although the water wasn’t deep where she fell, and it wasn’t the middle of the lake, what if something worse had happened? She was never the type to suffer in silence.

"Right now?" Shi Changying started rolling up her sleeves.

"No, no, no, it’s too late now." Xu Shuangqiao waved her hand. "Yingying, you don’t need to go. I can handle this."

Shi Changying was a little disappointed. She hadn’t stretched her limbs in a long time. Ever since she claimed the title of school boss in the woods last time, she hadn’t run into the former school boss again. She wondered what his name was and if his last name also happened to be Meng. Ultimately, she couldn’t be bothered to remember the names of losers.

"Yingying, Grandma Meng’s birthday banquet is the day after tomorrow. You and Fourth Uncle will come with me," Xu Shuangqiao said. "I’ve already prepared the birthday gifts, so you don’t need to worry about it."

Shi Changying nodded absentmindedly. She didn’t care whether it was a birthday banquet or any other kind of party; she only cared if there would be good food.

Xu Shuangqiao urged again, "Yingying, hurry up and get some rest. Make sure you don’t stay up late."

Shi Changying nodded again. She heard her, but she was still going to stay up late to binge-watch her shows.

Early the next morning, Xu Shuangqiao stormed into the Meng Family’s old house. It was Saturday, and the Meng Family was currently having breakfast. The whole extended family was present.

"Shuangqiao?" Meng Shuyan asked in surprise. "Why are you here?"

Meng Baizhou greeted her with a smile. "Since you’re here, Shuangqiao, join us for breakfast."

"Uncle Baizhou, I’ve already eaten," Xu Shuangqiao said politely. "I came today because I have something to ask Grandma Meng."

Old Madam Meng set down her chopsticks, looking somewhat displeased. "What is it?" She didn’t like Xu Shuangqiao and wondered if the girl had any manners at all, interrupting them so recklessly during mealtime.

"Grandma Meng, you are a highly respected elder, yet the granddaughter you raised is a potential murderer." Xu Shuangqiao looked straight at her, her tone neither haughty nor humble. "Aren’t you afraid that one day, if you cross her, she might strangle you to death in the middle of the night?"

Her words plunged the entire dining room into a dead silence.

"Xu Shuangqiao!" Meng Miaoyan stood up abruptly. "What kind of nonsense are you spouting in front of my grandmother? Get out of the Meng Family! We don’t welcome guests like you!"

"Shuangqiao, what’s going on?" Xu Zhao Yu hurriedly stepped in to smooth things over. "Let’s talk this out calmly. Miao Yan, don’t fight."

Xu Shuangqiao ignored her. Instead, she placed her phone on the table and said flatly, "See for yourselves."

When she saw her own figure on the screen, Meng Miaoyan’s pupils shrank, and she hurriedly tried to interrupt. "Grandma!"

However, it was already too late. Old Madam Meng had watched the entire video and naturally saw clearly how Meng Miaoyan bumped Xu Shuangqiao into the lake. Furious, she grabbed her walking stick and struck Meng Miaoyan hard on the back. "Meng Miaoyan, kneel!"

As arrogant as Meng Miaoyan had been moments ago, that was how pathetic she looked now. She obediently fell to her knees. Three more blows landed, and she couldn’t help but cry out in pain.

Xu Zhao Yu wanted to say something, but Meng Baizhou shook his head at her. She pursed her lips and stayed silent.

Her anger still unabated, Old Madam Meng said grimly, "Shuangqiao, Miao Yan is in the wrong here, and I will punish her. She hurt you by doing such a thing, and I apologize to you on her behalf."

Xu Shuangqiao remained silent, clearly unsatisfied.

Old Madam Meng’s expression stiffened. After a long pause, she finally said, "The Meng Family recently invested in an entertainment and film project a few days ago. We will give this project to you, Shuangqiao."

Only then did Xu Shuangqiao offer a slight smile. "Thank you, Grandma Meng. I can sign the contract at any time. I also trust in your promise."

"Grandma, on what grounds?!" Meng Miaoyan blurted out angrily. "The Meng Family invested fifty million into that project! How can you just give it to her?"

As soon as those words left her mouth, the walking stick struck her again. Old Madam Meng was trembling with rage. "Shut up! You brought this upon yourself!"

Meng Miaoyan’s eyes were filled with hatred.

"Then I won’t disturb your meal any longer." Having gotten what she wanted, Xu Shuangqiao had no intention of lingering at the Meng Family’s residence.

"Xu Shuangqiao, don’t be too smug." Meng Miaoyan was still kneeling on the floor. As Xu Shuangqiao brushed past her, she whispered, "I’m not as stupid as that fan. Judging from the video, it only looks like I accidentally bumped you into the water while walking. And since you’re perfectly fine now, it doesn’t even count as intentional assault. Even if you sue me, it’ll be useless."

Xu Shuangqiao wasn’t angry. "Meng Miaoyan, you might escape this time, but with your malicious heart, you won’t be so lucky next time."

Meng Miaoyan glared viciously at her retreating back.

Old Madam Meng said coldly, "Meng Miaoyan, you absolute disgrace. Get over here and kneel in the ancestral hall!"

Meng Miaoyan’s body trembled. "Yes, Grandma."

At ten o’clock in the morning, inside a private teahouse, Xie Qingshi sat by the window, looking at something indiscernible. It wasn’t until the sound of hurried footsteps echoed that he was pulled back from his past memories. He stood up. "You must be Mr. Ming Chengli, right? Nice to meet you. I am Xie Lin."

"Master Xie Lin, hello, hello. Please excuse my appearance." Ming Chengli’s hair was a mess, and he hadn’t had time to tidy it up.

"It’s no trouble at all," Xie Qingshi smiled. "I’ve always wanted to meet you, but every time I compose music, I lose track of time."

Ming Chengli sighed. "Alas, I am the same. With archaeology, I’m always flying back and forth, and I squeeze out all my remaining time to accompany my daughter. It really is rare for us to get a chance to meet."

Xie Qingshi’s eyes flickered slightly.

"Master Xie Lin, my old classmate has already told me why you’re looking for me. To be honest, this archaeological dig went so smoothly all thanks to my daughter," Ming Chengli said with immense pride. "She has a sharp eye and was the first to spot the differences between the two Jade Pendants."

Xie Qingshi was taken aback for a moment before he smiled. "Mr. Chengli has a wonderful daughter."

The moment Shi Changying was mentioned, Ming Chengli couldn’t stop talking. "Yes, I only have this one daughter, so of course, I want to give her the best of everything, including her name."

Xie Qingshi listened attentively.

"Shi Changying. ’With the long cord in hand today, when shall we bind the Azure Dragon?’" Ming Chengli said smugly. "Doesn’t it sound beautiful?"