The Devious First Daughter

Chapter 74. Joining the Beauty Contest

This incident that happened at Cold Mountain Temple was a big disaster. More than half of the Great Buddha's Hall at Cold Mountain Temple was burned down, and the girls who had gone there to burn incense, were all injured. And, three principle wives' daughters were dead. For a time, the capital city was in a mess, and security was very tight.

The two daughters who were about to be sent to the imperial palace were injured, especially Ning Qingshan, whose face was swollen. Madam Dowager was worried and immediately asked the doctor to treat her. She had to let her heal before entering the imperial palace. She sent precious herbs to Ning Qingshan's Foggy Courtyard.

Madam Ling, who was in the Auspicious Clouds Courtyard, felt distressed and had not been able to eat well for a few days. She secretly cursed the older woman for giving away Yuan'er's things to others.

Although she was distressed, Madam Ling di not dare to say anything more. She was no longer the one who held the power. After so many things happened in the manor, Ning Zu'an did not treat her the way he used to. He spent most of his time in Xu Yulian's place. A few days ago, he came to see her because she had treated Xu Yulian a little gently, but then he left.

When she thought of this, Madam Ling gritted her teeth in hatred. One day, she would take over the power of the housekeeper and sell out the seductresses. Weren't they good at hooking up with others? She would sell them all to the brothels, as they seemed to specialize in this kind of collusion.

Of course, Yulian, Concubine Xu, and Ning Xueyan were among them.

"First Madam, don't be angry. Second Young Lady will be coming back soon. Although Third Young Lady is good-looking, she is not as delicate as Second Young Lady. Although Second Young Lady's reputation has been slightly tarnished, as long as she is willing to keep a low profile, no man would let a beautiful lady like the Second Young Lady, go."

Mother Chen knew why Madam Ling was angry, so she buttered her up.

Recently, Madam Ling was always in a bad mood. The servants of Auspicious Clouds Courtyard had received countless beatings. Although Mother Chen was Madam Ling's henchman, she had been kicked twice by Madam Ling. Therefore, she spoke more carefully and paid compliments to Madam Ling.

Hearing what she said, Madam Ling's anger subsided a little. She asked, "How many more days till Ling'er arrival?"

"I don't know, either. The Eldest Young Master said that it would be after the Lunar New Year. I guess it should be soon." Mother Chen responded carefully. Since she was uncertain, she passed the buck to Ning Huaiyuan. Otherwise, Madam Ling would scold her for being incompetent and useless.

Since the Second Young Lady had an accident, the First Madam had been moodier than before. When she was angry, she did not care who they were. She would scold people in public and even attack them directly. Mother Chen, who had suffered a lot, was cautious every time she dealt with her.

"It would better if she is disfigured. I'd like to see if the Third Prince will marry my beautiful Ling'er, or the ugly one." Madam Ling pointed to Foggy Courtyard with disdain. When she heard that the womenfolk who went to Cold Mountain Temple had met an accident, she stood up happily and waited for the "good news" coming from outside.

If the two girls died in Cold Mountain Temple, Ling'er, the only unmarried woman, would multiply in value. Even if her reputation was a little bit bad, it should not be a big deal, with the support of the whole Lord Protector's Manor. Although Ning Yuling had already lost her virginity, Madam Ling chose to forget it.

Anyway, as long as the Third Prince wanted the support of the Lord Protector's Manor, he had to marry Ling'er.

She thought so, but the truth was different from what she expected. Neither of the two girls were badly hurt. It was said that Ning Xueyan was not injured, only badly frightened. Although Ning Qingshan's face was swollen, it was only a surface trauma. It was not a big deal. The moment Madam Ling, heard this, she smashed two vases on the spot.