Chapter 283: Harmless Assassins

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“I’m sorry, but I’m also very interested in the Mountain Dwelling painting. I can’t give it up,” Yu Yunxi said. Her attitude was very unyielding.

Yu Xiaoxiao said, slightly angry, “Don’t you know our identities? He’s the heir of Duke Qin’s Residence, and I’m the Commandery Princess of the King of Zhenbei’s Residence. So what if we want the Cuju ball in your hands?”

Yu Yunxi pretended as though she was unaware of their identities. She said,

“Do you think you can bully people just because you’re the heir of the Duke

Qin’s Residence and the Commandery Princess? Didn’t the shopkeeper say earlier that whoever gets the Cuju ball will be the winner? Do you still want to use your status to snatch it away?

Knowing expressions appeared on everyone’s faces when they heard these words. They did not dare to scold Qin Wencheng and Yu Xiaoxiao directly, but they were already cursing at the duo in their hearts.

Qin Wencheng’s expression was very unsightly, and he glanced at Yu Xiaoxiao disapprovingly. With their identities, it was indeed very convenient for them to do things behind the scenes. However, they could not make things difficult for the commoners so openly. After all, this was just under the Emperor’s nose. With so many people watching, if anything went wrong, it would affect their families greatly.

Yu Xiaoxiao also realized she had misspoken at this point. She bit her lip and glared at Yu Yunxi indignantly.

At this time, the shopkeeper jogged down from the second floor. He wiped his sweat and said politely to Yu Yunxi, “Young lady, since you’re the one who obtained the Cuju ball, please come into the pavilion.:

“Although Miss Fan Rou’s lute skills are renowned, I’m just an ordinary person.

I really don’t understand these elegant tunes. I’m afraid I’ll only waste Miss Fan Rou’s talent. Hence, it’s better for you to find someone else,” Yu Yunxi said modestly. She was really not interested in listening to music so there was no need to waste her and Fan Rou’s time.

The shopkeeper did not persuade Yu Yunxi when he heard this. He only asked the servants to bring the Mountain Dwelling painting over. Then, he asked tentatively, “Miss, you should want the painting, right?”

“Of course. That’s the reason why I got the Cuju ball,” Yu Yunxi said bluntly.

Yu Yunxi felt much more at ease after obtaining the painting. She turned to Qu Yu and said apologetically, “Thank you for your help today, Miss Qu. Please forgive me for being unable to give up on the painting. This painting holds a special meaning to me. I..

Unexpectedly, Qu Yu smiled and said magnanimously, “The Mountain Dwelling painting is for the winner. Although my father likes the painting, he wants me to be magnanimous more. I’m convinced that I lost to you.”

Yu Yunxi truly admired Qu Yu’s personality. She nodded at Qu Yu before she turned around and said softly to Meng Xia, “Meng Xia, let’s go.”

At this time, Yu Xiaoxiao who was standing at the side muttered, “Are we going to let her go just like that?”

Jiang Pei walked to her side and said in a low voice, “Xiaoxiao, why are you so angry? There are so many people watching us now. It’s not convenient for us to make a move. However, it’s different when no one’s watching. She only has one maidservant with her. I don’t think she’s from a big family. It’ll be easy for us to deal with her.”

Yu Xiaoxiao nodded in satisfaction when she heard Jiang Pei’s words.

“Qu Yu, you’re simply unreasonable. You actually helped an outsider,” Qin Wencheng said, glaring at Qu Yu in disgust before he flicked his sleeve and left.

Qu Yu did not even spare a glance at Qin Wencheng. In her eyes, he was just a petty and stupid scumbag. She wondered if her father had been blinded by greed back then to actually agree to marry her to Qin Wencheng.

On the other side, Meng Xia held the painting and looked at Yu Yunxi in admiration. She said excitedly, “Princess, you looked really impressive when you dealt with the good-for-nothings earlier! Your silver needle looked especially cool! ”

Yu Yunxi could not help but look at Meng Xia when she heard how excited Meng Xia was. After all, during the time she spent with Meng Xia, Meng Xia had always been very serious. It was a contrast to how lively Meng Xia was now.

‘This must be her true personality. After all, she’s younger than me, but Grandfather entrusted her with such a heavy responsibility. It’s not surprising that she has to be mature…’

Suddenly, Yu Yunxi asked, “Meng Xia, did I know medicine in the past?” A month ago, when she came across a set of silver needles, she just instinctively felt like they were her weapons and that they were easy to use. This inevitably made her wonder if she was skilled in medicine as well.

Meng Xia was silent for a moment before she replied truthfully, “In fact, Princess Changning was a talented woman. Not only was she skilled in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting; but she was also skilled in medicine. Before she left, her medical skills had already surpassed that of the imperial doctors. Her medical journals are still used by the imperial doctors to this day. You grew up with her so you must have been taught by her…”

Upon hearing this, Yu Yunxi could not help but yearn to learn medicine. She said softly, “When we return, bring me some medical books.”

‘If Mother really taught me, I’m sure I’ll be able to remember it somehow…’

“Yes, Eldest Princess.”

Just as they passed by an alley to return to the residence, a few men in black suddenly appeared in front of them.

The eyes of the leader shone with killing intent as he ordered, “Hand over the Mountain Dwelling painting.”

“Who sent you here?” Yu Yunxi asked icily. Her tone turned mocking as she continued to ask, “Is it Qin Wencheng, Yu Xiaoxiao, or Ma Wanyang?”

The other party’s expression changed slightly upon hearing these words.

Seeing the change in the other party’s expression, Yu Yunxi knew that her guess was more or less correct.

Meng Xia put the painting away and drew her sword as she said, “Let me handle this small matter.”

Yu Yunxi stood at the side and watched Meng Xia fight the men in black. Her eyes were filled with admiration as she watched Meng Xia. For Meng Xia to be so skilled at such a young age, it was obvious how hard Meng Xia had worked.

‘They couldn’t even defeat me earlier, but they think they can hurt me by sending these people here?’ Yu Yunxi thought to herself, shaking her head. After thinking about it for a moment, she felt that the person who came up with this idea had to be Yu Xiaoxiao.

“Meng Xia, be careful. Don’t kill them. It’s enough to leave them half-dead. It’s a good chance to give a gift to the King of Zhenbei’s Residence… No, the Yu Residence,” Yu Yunxi said stonily.

To classify Yu Xiaoxiao as someone from the King of Zhenbei’s Residence was simply an insult to the King of Zhenbei’s Residence.

“Yes!”

Meng Xia’s attacks were swift and ruthless. In just a short while, she had dealt with all the assassins.

At the King of Zhenbei’s Residence.

When Madam Shang, the wife of the head of the second branch of the Yu family, saw Yu Xiaoxiao, she hurriedly walked over. She wore many golden hairpieces on her head, and when she walked, they swayed violently. It was a wonder that the hairpieces had yet to crush her head.

Madam Shang asked with a smile, “Xiaoxiao, did you gain anything from going out with Young Lord Qin and the others?”

Earlier, Yu Xiaoxiao heard that the Lotus Moon Pavilion was holding a competition and that the prize would be the Mountain Dwelling. For that reason, she had gone out.

Madam Shang was aware of this. Seeing that, Yu Xiaoxiao had returned, she thought that Yu Xiaoxiao should have already obtained the painting. As such, she did not wait for Yu Xiaoxiao’s reply and began to praise Yu Xiaoxiao as though Yu Xiaoxiao already obtained the painting. She did not notice the unsightly expression on Yu Xiaoxiao’s face at all.

“You’re really considerate and thoughtful. I’ve already mentioned this to your father. He praised you as well. Your filial piety is something others can’t compare to.”