CHAPTER 269: CHAPTER 269: HATRED (THANKS TO ’I WANT TO BE A HOT CHICK’ FOR THE REWARD AND EXTRA UPDATE)

The Xie Family was in a state of panic, especially Xie Zian.

He had originally thought that the matriarch of the Ji Family, visiting the Xie Mansion the second day after her return to the Imperial City, could be a useful contact if properly utilized in the future. But unexpectedly, she mentioned treason! Heavens, this was not something to be taken lightly.

Upon receiving his mother’s approval, he ordered all the servants and maids to go out and investigate.

Xie Yinghui was in his room, nursing his injuries and seething with resentment towards Princess Shunhe Chang Rongshun.

Damn it! It was her reckless intrusion into the Xie Family that had forced him into a fight and resulted in this suffering. When he thought of the Princess, his mind flashed to Xie Pan’Er. That damned wench! If she hadn’t brought the Princess back, none of this would have happened! He might not have excelled in his studies, but he was a prodigy in martial arts. His younger brother possessed scholarly talents, and with his own martial arts skills, the Xie Family had always dreamed of having both a Champion Scholar and a martial arts champion in their ranks. Who would have thought he would sustain internal injuries from a kick by that young brat of a Princess—and these injuries were far from trivial! The Doctor had just said that if they weren’t treated properly, he might never make any further progress in his martial arts.

Furious, Xie Yinghui smashed the teacup the maid had just handed him. A noisy commotion could be heard from outside.

"What happened? Why all the noise? Can’t any of you do your jobs properly?"

The maid, trembling, managed to report, "There... there are distinguished guests, which is why it’s so noisy outside!"

"Distinguished guests?"

Hearing about distinguished guests, Xie Yinghui’s temper subsided somewhat.

"It’s... it’s Lady Ji and the Princess."

"The Princess?"

On hearing the words ’the Princess’, Xie Yinghui’s head buzzed.

"Trouble has erupted in our Mansion. The Third Miss from the Fifth Branch claims that many years ago, Lady Lin placed a curse on the Fifth Master and his son, the Third Young Master. She is now seeking justice from Lady Ji."

My mother, put a curse on that good-for-nothing from the Fifth Branch and his useless son? How is that possible? He’s just a nobody; why would Mother bother with such a thing?

Xie Yinghui instinctively felt this was a lie, that Xie Pan’Er was just spouting nonsense.

The maid dared not speak carelessly, fearing the blame would fall on her. She hurriedly said, "If the Young Master is able to move, why not go out and see for yourself? Lady Lin has just returned to the Mansion and was immediately invited to the front Flower Hall. It’s likely the people from the Fifth Branch have already arrived for a confrontation."

Hearing the maid’s words, Xie Yinghui said, "Help me up. Take me to the Flower Hall to see."

When the maid helped Xie Yinghui to the Flower Hall, Lady Lin was already there. Nanny Hua had informed her of the entire situation as she alighted from her carriage at the Main Gate of the Xie Mansion. Her heart was now somewhat uneasy.

However, the thought that even if she were exposed, it wouldn’t be a problem—since only she possessed the antidote—calmed her. She had used this merely to control Fifth Master Xie and his wife, and to ensure Xie Pan’Er remained by her own daughter’s side. It wasn’t intended to directly threaten their lives, so she wasn’t breaking any laws. As long as she held the antidote firmly in her grasp, the people from the Fifth Branch would still be putty in her hands!

With Nanny Hua’s support, Lady Lin entered the Flower Hall. Inside, Huo Xing’Er was assisting Lady Luo, Xie Si was pushing Fifth Master Xie, and Ji Youran stood waiting with a medicine box.

Seeing them, a flicker of hatred flashed in Lady Lin’s eyes. Nanny Hua coughed lightly, reminding her that she was now in the Flower Hall.

She then withdrew her gaze and paid her respects to Xiaosuisui and Lady Ji, who were seated in the seats of honor.