The Devious First Daughter

Chapter 125. Returning home draws Scheming hearts

"Don't worry. It wasn't targeted at you." The languid smile on Ao Chenyi's face didn't last long as his thin lips curved into a cold sneer. Both his nephews had given him trouble, refusing to let him marry Yan'er in peace. Fortunately, a single stumbling block in the form of Ya Moqin was enough to deepen the conflict between the two.

Of course, he wouldn't let Yan'er know about this. He felt a fire rising up in him just at the thought that those two daring to secretly covet her. It seemed that he should let Yan'er attend more banquets to make them give up on her. He wasn't the kind who would have qualms about showing off his belongings to others.

Those would dare to try and steal his belongings should at least think about whether they had the life to enjoy it!

After hearing his reply, Ning Xueyan thought that the perpetrator must be in the Emperor's camp and didn't question him any further. Instead, she asked, "Is that older female servant one of yours?"

"No, I wouldn't have such a stupid servant working under me. Ha, and Xianyun thought she found a treasure. If it weren't for me, how could she have found the source and the two women so easily?" Ao Chenyi raised an eyebrow with a cold but alluring smile.

Xianyun must truly think of herself as an important person, wanting to subdue the people in his manor on her first day here.

After hearing Ao Chenyi's words and thinking about the cause and consequences of the matter, Ning Xueyan's eyes slowly widened as realization dawned on her. She couldn't help but laugh and ask, "Your Highness, it was your trap just as I expected. I knew such a coincidence wouldn't be possible. How could the Princess just stumble upon the woman and find out everything so easily?"

Seeing her laugh so much that tears were beginning to flow down her face, Ao Chenyi raised his eyebrow ever so slightly. The mirth in his eyes blossomed like flowers in the spring. As expected of the woman whom she liked. She wasn't just courageous but clever as well. She could immediately pinpoint the key to the matter. Xianyun, on the other hand, was self-righteous and self-important; she even dared to use someone from his manor.

He remembered the first time he saw her. Her decisiveness and ruthlessness weren't something that a weak woman like her was capable of. He had been shocked then, thinking that he was mistaken. It turned out that this wild kitten had just been hiding her claws all along, only lashing out when her enemies weren't paying attention and killing them with one blow.

His eyes turned gentle as he recalled the past. He reached out to grab her hand. "Wasn't that gratifying?"

"Of course!" Ning Xueyan's reply was immediate. Although Commandery Princess Xianyun made herself out to be a gentle and generous person, the Princess had never held any kind intentions towards her. It would have been strange if Ning Xueyan actually liked her. Seeing the Princess lose, especially because of a mere servant, naturally made her happy. Her watery eyes were filled with joy as she nodded vigorously.

"You'd better watch out for her then. Who knows if she'll make a counterattack?" Ao Chenyi pinched her nose and warned her.

"Relax. I'm not really a pushover. I wouldn't let someone bully me just because they want to." Ning Xueyan rolled her eyes and slapped his hand away. Either way, the Princess would keep a low-profile for a while after today's incident. This gave her the chance to get rid of some trouble during this time.

"Okay, I'll wait and see!" Ao Chenyi said with a wicked smile and a raised eyebrow.

"Rest assured, Your Highness," Ning Xueyan said in agreement.

Upon seeing the vibrant smile on her pale face, Ao Chenyi patted her head with satisfaction and asked, "Do you still need any more helping hands in your courtyard?"