Chapter 280 Interlude
Because of the special nature of this instance, Jiang Liyue had already stayed there for two months a hundred years ago, which is also the instance she has stayed in the longest.
Unlike previous instances, which only lasted seven days.
But Jiang Liyue had a vague premonition that she was about to go back.
Hermer and Herlo went to work again today, finally giving Jiang Liyue some peace and quiet.
She had planned to go to the library to read, but the housekeeper told her that she had a guest.
Jiang Liyue had never met anyone else a hundred years ago, so she didn't know who her so-called guests were.
The housekeeper told her that they claimed to be her father, mother, and sister.
Actually, it should be the stepmother and stepsister.
Before even entering the reception room, Jiang Liyue could hear the three of them talking in hushed tones.
Her stepsister seemed to exclaim in amazement, "This Terence Castle is so big and magnificent, how could that fool be so lucky?"
“It’s alright, my dear Ai, you’re no less than her.” Her stepmother’s voice was filled with ambition. “As long as you can catch the Duke’s eye, all of this will be yours.”
The stepsister asked shyly, "Really? Can I really do this?"
The stepmother encouraged her, "Of course you can. You're a hundred times prettier than that silly girl."
Her father remained silent. In his view, it didn't matter which of his daughters became a duchess; he didn't care.
He simply warned in a low voice, "Be careful later."
The stepmother and stepsister reluctantly responded.
Jiang Liyue, standing outside, heard everything clearly. Before she could react, the butler behind her turned pale.
It was only then that he realized that Miss Luna's family members didn't seem to be any good people.
They're still plotting against her!
“Miss Luna, they are disgusting. You might as well not go see them. I’ll just have someone drain their blood.”
Vampires don't care about morality or law; if they don't like someone, they'll just treat them like a blood bag and suck them dry.
Jiang Liyue shook her head and smiled, "Butler, may I go and talk to them first?"
This family of three was the culprit who brought her to Terence Castle.
The butler, however, thought she was soft-hearted and looked at her hesitantly, saying, "Miss Luna, you must not listen to them."
Jiang Liyue smiled at him: "Don't worry, Mr. Butler."
Then she walked into the reception room.
They had initially seen only hatred towards her, but now they were trying to please her.
Jiang Liyue didn't even look at them, and sat down on the sofa opposite them: "What are you doing here?"
“Dear Luna, it’s been a long time. I heard you’re getting married to the Duke. As your family, of course we have to come and attend,” her father said with a fawning smile.
Although her stepmother and stepsister were smiling, their eyes were filled with deep jealousy.
Unlike her impoverished appearance at home, Jiang Liyue is now wearing clothes made of precious materials and sparkly jewelry that looks expensive.
She looked absolutely stunning, like a true noblewoman.
They're practically insanely jealous.
The emotions of the three of them were too shallow. Jiang Liyue could even read their thoughts from their expressions. She didn't need to bother with such fools at all.
Jiang Liyue came in to see them, but she was actually more curious about the people behind them.
The three of them were not from any prominent family, nor did they have any connections. How could they possibly know that she was about to become a duchess, and why would they travel such a long distance to come here?
Jiang Liyue immediately thought of the Foxys family.
A century later, Jiang Liyue had never heard of the Fox family, but she had inquired about them from those girls before.
The Fudge family is one of the most famous and oldest vampire families.
What caused this family to disappear completely a century later?
Jiang Liyue spoke a few words to the family of three without making a sound, and quickly found out that they had indeed been notified by the vampires of the Foxys family.
"Of course you should also thank that gentleman. Otherwise, how could you have been so lucky to come to Terence Castle and become a duchess?" The father seemed to have great respect for the important figure in the Forges family.
Jiang Liyue suddenly realized that this was her plan.
After she had gathered the most important information, she was no longer willing to stay with idiots. She waved her hand and said, "Now that you've seen the person, you can go home."
The stepsister's eyes widened instantly: "What? You're actually trying to kick us out? We came here specifically for the wedding!"
She hasn't even met the Duke yet, and hasn't captivated him, how could she possibly leave like this!?
Jiang Liyue smiled and looked at her: "Oh, are we on good terms? Butler, I'm not very familiar with them, could you please send them away?"
The butler bowed his head respectfully and said, "Of course."
The family of three instantly turned red with anger.
Especially the stepsister, who had been publicly humiliated and knew there was no way to change the fact that she had been kicked out, angrily blurted out: "Luna, what are you so smug about? I heard the Duke is cruel and has a terrifying appearance. You'll have to serve him..."
Before she could finish speaking, her stepmother covered her mouth.
Even her stepmother wanted to call her daughter an idiot.
How dare she speak ill of the Duke on his own territory? Is she courting death?
I just hope the Duke didn't hear it...
But the next moment, the door to the reception room opened again, and a handsome and dignified man stood in front of it.
He didn't even spare a glance for anyone else, walking straight to Jiang Liyue and embracing her: "Baby, what are you doing here?"
"Oh, I've come to see my family." Jiang Liyue smiled and gestured, recognizing the person as Hermès.
Upon hearing this, Hermer glanced casually at the three disheveled figures over there.
When Hermer appeared, the stepsister blushed and looked at him with anticipation in her eyes.
So the Duke is so handsome. If she could be loved by him, then...
But before she could even begin to imagine, Hermer's nonchalant words shattered her composure: "They're so ugly, they don't look like you at all."
Jiang Liyue chuckled and said honestly, "Well, they're not my biological children, so I'm not familiar with them."
Hermer withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Jiang Liyue again: "Then let them leave quickly, they're too ugly and I feel uncomfortable looking at them."
So, before the three of them could even say anything, the steward and his servants escorted them out.
After everyone left, Hermès patted her head and said, "If you didn't like it, why did you come and talk to them? I couldn't find you in the study."
The last sentence sounded somewhat aggrieved; I wonder if she learned this from Herlo.
Jiang Liyue then remembered the important matter: "They should have been sent by the Foxys family. It seems they want to use me to do something against you. Be careful."
Hermer's eyes darkened: "I know."
He then leaned down and kissed Jiang Liyue, saying, "Thank you for caring about me, baby."
"As for that kind of trash, just ignore it."
Herlo was so angry that he twisted and deformed in the shadows because he didn't appear in front of Jiang Liyue first.
After the butler saw the people off, Herlo immediately appeared and asked him, "Who were those people just now?"
The butler immediately repeated the identities of the three men and what they had said to Jiang Liyue.
Herlo's expression turned dangerous in an instant, and he sneered, "How can we let them go so easily?"
"Those who bully Yueyue deserve to suffer a fate worse than death."
The butler was about to say that Hermer had already instructed him on how to torture the three men, but looking at Herlo's expression...
...Well, those three should just pray for themselves.
If you've offended two lunatics, you can forget about living a good life.
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