CHAPTER 46: CHAPTER 45: WHO DARES PROVOKE HER?

"Oh, it’s normal for the County Head not to recognize her since Yu Nianzhao was brought back six years ago when she was still young, and later... She was sent to Tomb Guard City for five years. She has only just returned."

Lien Yanran didn’t see Pei Yunzhi’s unpleasant expression and continued saying, "Yu Nianzhao is the daughter raised by my uncle and aunt in the countryside, so she’s also my cousin!"

Upon hearing Lien Yanran’s explanation, Pei Yunzhi breathed a sigh of relief.

She also remembered that, at the time, no one had deliberately explained Yu Nianzhao’s background to her to make her feel better.

Apart from her grandfather, grandmother, and uncle, who knew Yu Nianzhao’s true identity, the rest of the Lien Family were also kept in the dark, believing Yu Nianzhao was indeed sent to the countryside after her birth.

Although she didn’t understand it, she accepted this layer of identity.

Xie Jiarou realized suddenly, but was also puzzled, "How come I’ve never heard that Marquis Wu’an and his wife had another daughter besides Yunzhi? That’s really strange. If we had known, given the friendship between my mother and the marquis’s wife, we would surely have visited to celebrate."

Pei Yunzhi squeezed cold sweat, urgently replied, "It’s a family matter, father and mother don’t want it transmitted everywhere."

Xie Jiarou was still somewhat confused but didn’t continue to inquire further.

She simply assumed Yu Nianzhao was an unfavored miss of the Pei Family; otherwise, why would Marquis Wu’an and his wife send her to Tomb Guard City?

Xie Jiarou also disapproved of Yu Nianzhao’s aloof demeanor, she snorted lightly, pointed arrogantly at the finished clothes hanging in front of Yu Nianzhao, "All of these clothes, this County Head wants them. Alter the sizes and send them to the An Nan Royal Mansion."

"Yes, County Head."

The seamstress following her happily accepted the big order.

Immediately after, wherever Yu Nianzhao wandered, Xie Jiarou followed, buying up all the clothes she looked at.

Pei Yunzhi didn’t dare speak behind, feeling deeply regretful for greeting Yu Nianzhao earlier.

Yu Nianzhao stopped walking and glanced coldly at the arrogant Xie Jiarou, "Why don’t you buy the entire He Xiu Workshop, so you don’t have to follow me step by step here? Buy it all, then you can kick me, the guest, out."

Xie Jiarou snorted, "As if this County Head is targeting you, it’s simply because this County Head happens to like these clothes."

Yu Nianzhao curved her lips, "That’s quite a coincidence, it just so happens these clothes don’t appeal to me."

She paid no mind to Xie Jiarou’s instantly ugly expression, pointed to another row of clothes, "I’ll take these ones, alter the sizes and send them to Prince Su Mansion."

"Yes!"

"Wait? Prince Su Mansion?"

Xie Jiarou seemed to have heard something incredible, exclaimed, and looked incredulously at Yu Nianzhao, "Did you say send them to Prince Su Mansion? What is your relation to Prince Su? He has never had other women by his side, don’t try to falsely associate."

The seamstress beside Yu Nianzhao awkwardly explained, "County Head, this lady is Princess Consort Su."

"Princess Consort Su? Ha, you’re joking!"

Once shocked, Xie Jiarou disdainfully said, "Yunzhi, what’s wrong with this country bumpkin sister of yours? Came back alive from Tomb Guard City, and wants to falsely associate with Prince Su? Still dreaming of being Princess Consort Su? Afraid she doesn’t know what kind of person Prince Su is, be careful not to get your tongue cut when rumors spread."

Seamstress: ...

Prince Su has acknowledged it himself outside, how can the Princess Consort be false?

Pei Yunzhi was hesitant to speak, and Lien Yanran lightly nodded, assuming the posture of a brash eldest cousin to chastise, "Zhaozhao, royal relations are not something anyone can claim, especially with Prince Su. His personality, you probably aren’t aware of, he is decisive and ruthless, approaching his women leads to serious injuries at best, and death at worst. Even if you harbor ambitions, you should not speak of them directly."

Lien Yanran sighed lightly, her eyes filled with disappointment toward Yu Nianzhao.

Such a vain cousin, she truly looked down on.

Xie Jiarou sneered, "Truly a country bumpkin, seeing Yunzhi’s engagement with my brother, secretly feeling competitive, not considering her status, there’s a stark contrast with Yunzhi."

"Without knowing the full picture, don’t comment. Don’t you elegant ladies understand this more than I do?"

Yu Nianzhao chuckled, but the smile didn’t reach her eyes, "Pei Yunzhi, has your mouth been sewn shut? Can’t speak? Must I say it myself?"

Pei Yunzhi’s face paled slightly, she forced a smile, "Cousin Yanran, Jiarou, since we’ve chosen our clothes, let’s hurry and leave."

Xie Jiarou discontentedly said, "Yunzhi, what’s going on? Why fear your sister? You’re the eldest, it’s she who should leave first, not you yielding."

Pei Yunzhi lowered her voice, "Zhaozhao was chosen to go to Tomb Guard City because of me, I’m still..."

Xie Jiarou realized, "Oh, it’s because of that. Yunzhi, you’re just too kind-hearted, watch out for kindness being taken advantage of. She being sent to Tomb Guard City was her fate, her lack of favor is no business of yours. From being sent to the countryside, she should have known her lowly fate."

Lowly fate?

Precisely hit Yu Nianzhao’s nerve.

"Your mouth runs so loosely, do your parents know?"

Yu Nianzhao’s gaze was unkind, she was authoritative without anger, the nearby lights suddenly dimmed, a gust of eerie wind passed through the workshop, chilling everyone’s hearts.

Xie Jiarou was startled, but pretended calm, "What of it? My father is Prince An Nan, don’t think being a miss of Marquis Wu’an’s house entitles you to disrespect, the title of County Head surpasses yours, can discipline you at any time!"

"Discipline me? Do you have that ability? Young mouth running so loose, I enjoy stepping in to discipline others’ children, ignoring you, and you persist!"

Yu Nianzhao sneered, "Wei Zhao, show her a lesson."

Wei Zhao?

Xie Jiarou’s heart skipped a beat, the name seemed eerily familiar.

Crackle!

All indoor candles extinguished, a cold wind howled past, phantoms flitted before their eyes, the chilling aura climbed inch by inch into their hearts.

Xie Jiarou promptly turned and confronted Wei Zhao’s ghostly visage, she was stunned!

"Ahhhhh!"

Piercing screams erupted from Xie Jiarou, so scared she tumbled in panic, falling to the ground.

Lien Yanran, though frightened, still intended to help her up.

Xie Jiarou abruptly lifted her head, as if transformed, eerily staring at Lien Yanran, "Get lost!"

Lien Yanran was startled and tearfully said, "Jiarou, what’s wrong with you?"

Xie Jiarou, seeming mad, ran and jumped around the He Xiu Workshop, trampling the clothes she chose, then plunging into the dye vat, her body smeared colorful, her mouth uncontrollably emitting a chilling smile.

Pei Yunzhi was close to tears, she woefully looked at Yu Nianzhao saying, "Zhaozhao, please stop, Jiarou is Prince An Nan’s daughter, by offending her like this, she certainly won’t let you go."

Yu Nianzhao chuckled, "It depends on whether she still dares to provoke me in the future."