Xiao Tang is nothing more than a stumbling block on the Xiao family's path to advancement.
Di Jingling remained silent, glancing at his princess.
His gaze seemed to be asking the princess's opinion.
Xiao Tang immediately took Di Jingling's arm, "Of course we'll go! My third sister just came down from Shensuan Mountain, we definitely have to see her, don't you think, husband?"
Men don't really care.
He gave a soft "Mmm": "I'll do whatever you say."
His tone was indifferent, as if he were talking about the weather.
Seeing the couple's seemingly affectionate relationship, Duke Xiao's expression turned somewhat unpleasant, and his smile became much stiffer.
"Hehe... I'll take my leave now."
He dared not say more and left in a hurry.
But as he turned around, a hint of malice and ruthlessness appeared on Duke Xiao's face.
...
The Xiao residence.
Looking at her younger sister, who was hailed as a "genius," Xiao Rourou felt a pang of jealousy in her eyes.
"Don't worry, sister. As long as I'm here, I'll make sure Xiao Tang has nowhere to hide!"
"In my opinion, Xiao Tang must be possessed by some unclean thing, otherwise how could she have become like this?"
"She's probably a vixen who just happened to bewitch the Regent."
The girl's sweet voice, paired with her vicious words, felt perfectly natural.
Xiao Rourou snapped out of her daze and quickly said weakly, "Sister, don't talk nonsense. You can't say such things anymore. If outsiders hear you, they'll talk about you again."
Xiao Yingying tossed her long hair, but her girlish innocence was still concealed by her vicious expression.
"Sister, you're too timid. Leave Xiao Tang to me!"
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