The Prince of Qi's Mansion.
"What are you doing here!" Chen Xin had just returned from the palace. Recently, he had done a few impressive things for Consort Hua, which had changed his status.
Back at the Prince Qi's mansion, she was still the third young lady who was ridiculed by everyone.
Now that her status is different, Miss San is not so easy to bully.
He had just returned and saw the second young lady, Qi Li, sneaking around in his own room, which instantly enraged him.
Her room holds many secrets, which she has carefully hidden, fearing they might be discovered.
The maid Dongju heard the commotion and rushed in. She was surprised to see the second young lady, Qi Li.
Everyone knows that Chen Xin didn't die in the fire, and when she returned, she was the third young lady of the Qi Prince's Mansion.
Now that the Third Miss is in and out of the palace all day, even Princess Qi no longer dares to do chores for Chen Xin as she used to.
Qi Li was caught by Chen Xin as a witness, and she was a little scared.
After Chen Xin returned, she did not change her ways under the strictness of Princess Qi, but instead became the Third Miss. Chen Xin's temper was very strange.
She never allowed anyone into her room, but I never expected this to happen today.
Just then, seeing the clearly frightened Second Miss Qi Li, he asked, "Second Miss, what's wrong?"
Qi Li seemed quite frightened; her face turned pale, and she stammered, unable to speak.
Chen Xin frowned, then suddenly had an idea. "Go and fetch the butler."
When Dongju saw that Chen Xin meant to make a big fuss, she knew she was just a maid and couldn't say anything.
He immediately turned and left.
When you go to inform the steward, have the young ladies in the manor inform Princess Qi.
With no outsiders around, Chen Xin approached Qi Li and, as if he had discovered a treasure, shrieked, "Qi Li, what are you doing here? Are you stealing something?"
Qi Li was too young, and the sound of 'steal' made her tremble all over. When Chen Xin pinched her chin and looked up, she was even more terrified when she saw Chen Xin's expression.
Chen Xin looked at the little one in front of him. He never expected that Princess Qi was so shrewd, having schemed against him several times, yet she gave birth to such a useless daughter.
hehe--
Is this considered retribution?
Now that this opportunity has presented itself to her, she wants to see how Princess Qi will protect her daughter.
Soon, the butler arrived.
On the way here, I heard what Dongju said. I don't know why the Second Miss came to Chen Xin's place, but she was caught red-handed. This is not a good thing.
Besides, not long ago, he clearly saw that Princess Qi intended to burn Chen Xin to death. Unexpectedly, Chen Xin turned around and came back to Prince Qi's mansion, and even his identity changed.
Upon arrival, she first bowed to Chen Xin, then glanced at Qi Li, who was clearly frightened, softened her tone, and said with a smile, "Third Miss, Second Miss is young and doesn't know any better. Please be magnanimous and don't take it to heart."
"Hmph—" Chen Xin laughed. This old man didn't ask for any reason and just said that. It seems he doesn't take him seriously.
She remained silent, staring at the butler, waiting for someone in charge to arrive.
Soon, a series of hurried footsteps could be heard outside.
Princess Qi arrived quickly with her maidservants.
She didn't know why Qi Li was here, but it was clearly not a simple matter. Even she had to be careful around Chen Xin, that scoundrel.
"Lier, why are you running around like this? You've gotten lost again, haven't you?" Princess Qi's voice came from outside even before she arrived.
Qi Li, who was trembling with fear, immediately ran over to the familiar figure walking through the door, hugged Princess Qi's leg, and began to sob.
Princess Qi was sweating profusely with anxiety. Seeing the child so aggrieved, she first comforted him, then her expression changed drastically as she stared at Chen Xin with a livid face.
What is this bitch trying to do now?
She dared to harm her own daughter; even with Consort Hua protecting her, she was courting death.
Chen Xin watched coldly from the sidelines, quietly observing someone's brilliant acting skills.
"Chen Xin, what happened?"
“Mother, you should ask the second young lady if she came to my room and took a fancy to something. If she likes it, I can have someone send it over. Why did she have to come and steal it?”
When Princess Qi heard this, she was so angry that she almost vomited blood. First, she said that Qi Li was bullying people, and then she added the word "stealing". This was going to ruin her daughter's reputation.
Even though Qi Li is still young, once a reputation is ruined, it's very difficult to change it.
That wretched woman, keeping her in the manor is a disaster.
Seeing the change in someone's expression, Chen Xin spoke again, "But..." seemingly genuinely concerned for Princess Qi, "It's hard to guarantee that one of the servants won't speak out of turn. If word gets out, it won't be easy to clean up the mess. Mother has always had a good reputation outside. If others find out that she doesn't manage the household properly, I'm afraid that if this gets out, I'll be very worried..." She smiled slightly and looked at Qi Li, "Second Miss, you must tell the truth. Mother doesn't like children who lie."
Everyone understood what he meant, and Chen Xin gave a faint smile.
Now that the Third Prince is in charge and she is deeply favored by Consort Hua, who is she afraid of?
Suddenly, I feel that Chen Siyuan's death is a really good thing.
It seems that even without her suppression, he could live a decent life in the capital.
He didn't even consider the Qi Prince's Mansion, which had no real power, a worthy target.
Only Princess Qi truly takes herself seriously, trying to control her at every turn—she's dreaming.
Princess Qi was so angry she couldn't speak. What was even more infuriating was that Qi Li, who was timid to begin with, was so frightened that she didn't know what she would say.
Chen Xin stepped forward again, smiled at Princess Qi, and said, "The second young lady is not yet fully grown up, but the eldest young lady is different. She is about to pass the imperial examination. I wonder if this matter will affect the eldest young lady's affairs after passing the examination."
The phrase "The second young lady is not yet fully grown, while the eldest young lady is about to pass the imperial examination" sent a chill down Princess Qi's spine, and her hands, hidden under her sleeves, trembled slightly.
He made up his mind and said to the butler beside him, "Take the second young lady downstairs first."
Seeing that things were not going well, the butler quickly had someone take the second young lady away.
Princess Qi was enraged and stepped forward to slap Chengxin across the face. "Who do you think you are? You're just as repulsive as your lowly mother."
Chen Xin was slapped. He turned his head to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, tilted his head and looked at Princess Qi, "You dare to hit me."
"Why wouldn't I dare?" Princess Qi was also going all out; anyone who dared to touch her daughter was courting death.
"You will pay the price for this long sword."
"Hmph!" Princess Qi said coldly, "You can make a scene at the Prince's place and see what he says." With that, Princess Qi stormed off. As she reached the door, she kindly reminded him, "Do you know why you are only Chen Xin?"
Princess Qi left angrily after uttering those words.
This means....
Chen Xin, on the contrary, could no longer remain calm.
Thinking of the way Prince Qi looked at her, and recalling recent events, could it be...?
She desperately wanted to know, but her mother was dead, and who could tell her what had happened?
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