Chapter 55 Foolishness
Now is not the time to worry about these things.
As she walked, she couldn't help but wonder if Xiao Yuxuan already knew about this, which was why she seemed so composed.
Was she just waiting to see her make a fool of herself?
When Xiao Yuyao stormed up to Xiao Yuxuan, Xiao Yuxuan had almost finished using her things and was talking to Lanxin.
Hearing footsteps, Xiao Yuxuan and Lan Xin looked over together. The disdain in Lan Xin's eyes was obvious, which pierced Xiao Yuyao's heart and soul.
It definitely is!
Xiao Yuyao knew that what she should do at this moment was to maintain the demeanor of a young lady from a prominent family, quietly finish the meal, and then respectfully and humbly thank everyone before leaving.
But now, it felt like a fire was burning inside her, filling her with resentment and making her want to stride forward and tear Xiao Yuxuan's serene facade to shreds! Let's see if she can still maintain her composure!
"Did you already know about Hongzhu's matter?!"
Xiao Yuxuan gently pressed a handkerchief to the corner of her mouth, revealing a polite smile:
"What are you saying, Fourth Sister? What do you mean I already knew?"
Xiao Yuyao walked up to Xiao Yuxuan in a few quick steps, and even Caihe couldn't stop her.
"Don't play dumb with me, you know what I'm talking about! No wonder you asked for the red pearl back then, you deliberately chose today, didn't you?"
Xiao Yuyao sneered, her tone decisive, clearly indicating that she had given up entirely.
If Hongzhu regains her princess status after today, the way she treated Hongzhu before will definitely not escape the eyes of the eldest princess.
Now that things have come to this, why should she still try to please the princess?
It would be more satisfying to expose Xiao Yuxuan's hypocrisy now!
As she thought this, the anger in her eyes became almost undisguised.
Lan Xin thought to herself, "This is bad. Has the fourth young lady of the Xiao family gone mad? Why is she suddenly throwing a tantrum? Doesn't she even realize where she's standing?"
She took a half step forward, standing protectively in front of Xiao Yuxuan, her pretty face expressionless:
"Miss Xiao, the Princess's residence is not comparable to the Xiao family's. Please be careful with your words."
Xiao Yuyao glanced coldly at Lanxin. She had already offended Hongzhu and the Princess, so Lanxin was just a servant, whom she didn't care about at all.
Caihe seized the opportunity, took the initiative to speak, and raised her eyebrows to rebuke:
"It's not your place, a mere maid, to interrupt when the master is speaking."
Lan Xin ignored her and stared firmly at the aggressive Xiao Yuyao, refusing to give way even an inch.
Seeing this, Xiao Yuxuan's heart stirred slightly.
He had only known Lanxin for less than a day, yet she was already protecting him like this. This must have been at the behest of the Princess.
Seeing that even a servant from the Princess's residence was protecting Xiao Yuxuan and opposing her, Xiao Yuyao was even more furious.
"You've got the nerve to scheme against me, but why haven't you done anything about it? You disgust me!"
Xiao Yuxuan slowly stood up, looking at the hysterical girl, her heart calm, but her eyes filled with tears, and said:
"Fourth sister, I know you've never liked me. I can accept whatever you say normally, but we're in the Princess's residence now. For the sake of the Xiao family's reputation, please stop talking."
After she finished speaking, she turned to Lanxin, looking guilty for having caused her trouble:
"I'm so sorry, Miss Lanxin. Fourth Sister is probably in a bad mood, so she said some harsh things... How about I take her home to rest first, and we'll ask for leave from the girls' school."
Seeing Xiao Yuxuan's worried gaze, Xiao Yuyao felt even more furious and had nowhere to vent her anger.
What did she mean by that? Was she saying she was crazy?
"Stop pretending here, you—"
"Miss Xiao has gone mad! Quickly, someone gag her and send her back to the Xiao family!"
Lanxin couldn't stand it anymore. She had been so happy to finally find Princess Minying that morning, but now this Miss Xiao had ruined everything.
Several maids who had been waiting nearby immediately stepped forward and quickly pinned the frail Xiao Yuyao to the ground, making it impossible for her to move even a finger. They then took out handkerchiefs and, regardless of whether they were dirty, quickly stuffed them into her mouth, finally silencing her words.
"Waaah—"
Xiao Yuyao struggled in vain. Caihe, who was standing nearby, was also stunned by the sudden turn of events. She tried to step forward to help, but a servant woman tied her up and gagged her.
The two, master and servant, fell to the ground together. The courage that had just sprung up out of anger vanished in an instant, and Xiao Yuyao finally became afraid.
No, she can't just go back to the Xiao family like this!
She couldn't let the Xiao family know she was spouting nonsense at the Princess's residence. She had to think of a way... Yes, a way...
Now that she has lost the chance to flatter the princess, the Xiao family is her only remaining lifeline, and she absolutely cannot lose them again!
Xiao Yuyao calmed down, her eyes fixed on Xiao Yuxuan like a venomous snake, her mind racing with a thousand thoughts.
Lan Xin didn't care what Xiao Yuyao was thinking. Seeing that the two had stopped arguing, she waved her hand impatiently and said:
"Send her back to the Xiao family, and find someone eloquent to repeat what she said to Lord Xiao and Madam Xiao, so they can see what kind of daughter they have raised. Moreover, she is never to set foot in the Princess's residence again!"
She knew the Princess well; those words were too mild. If the Princess had seen Xiao Yuyao's appearance just now, she probably wouldn't even allow Xiao Yuyao to enter the palace.
After doing all this, she turned to Xiao Yuxuan and said:
“Miss Xiao, don’t be afraid. The Princess is kind-hearted and righteous and cannot stand such bullying. I will definitely report what I have seen and heard to the Princess and let her uphold justice for you.”
Xiao Yuxuan then wiped away her tears and said bravely:
"I'm so sorry to have troubled you so much today, Miss Lanxin." Seeing Xiao Yuyao being dragged away, she quickly added:
"Please be gentle, everyone. My fourth sister was raised in luxury and is delicate and cannot withstand much pressure. Please don't hurt her."
What time is it, and you're still thinking about taking care of your fourth sister?
Lan Xin looked at her with disappointment, feeling that this Miss Xiao was too kind-hearted.
Xiao Yuxuan turned around and met Lanxin's gaze. Her eyes dimmed for a moment, and her voice lowered.
“Miss Lanxin, it’s not that I’m foolishly kind, but if Fourth Sister has a headache or fever, my mother will have to take care of her day and night. Fourth Sister has been sick several times recently, and Father, Mother and several brothers have all become much more haggard. I, I really can’t bear it… Since that’s the case, I might as well take care of Fourth Sister more, so that they won’t have to worry so much.”
Lan Xin's pupils contracted slightly, and she was greatly shocked, momentarily speechless.
What did she hear? Have the Xiao family members gone mad too?
Xiao Yuxuan is clearly the Xiao family's biological daughter, so why do they care so much about an adopted daughter and allow her to be so mean and vicious to their biological daughter?
She couldn't even imagine what kind of life Miss Xiao was living in the Xiao family.
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