The Eldest Daughter is Delicate and Pretty, How Can She Be a Malicious Supporting Character - Chapter 102

Chapter 102: Sweeping Snow

“What did you say? He brought a whole carriage full of luggage?” Pei Lingyi leaned against the huanghuali wood couch, listening to Layan’s words, her mouth slightly open, and her eyes widened like a cat.

“Yes, the little marquis seemed to be moving his entire mansion here.”

“The eldest young master just sent more people to help bring all his belongings in.” Layan said with a hint of displeasure, “If we didn’t know better, we’d think he was treating this like his own home.”

The girl’s laughter was like the tinkling of silver bells. She covered her abdomen with one hand and her lips with a handkerchief.

“Miss, you’re still laughing? What does the little marquis think our Pei mansion is? He’s supposed to come apologize, but instead, he brought so many bags and packages. It’s like he’s going on a picnic.” Layan stamped her foot, her cheeks puffed out in anger.

After Pei Lingyi finally stopped laughing, she saw Layan’s angry face and couldn’t help but laugh again.

“Alright, alright, it’s not that serious. Don’t be so angry, Layan.” She quickly comforted her.

Seeing her miss’s carefree attitude, Layan had to let go of her anger.

“If it makes the miss laugh so happily, then I’m not angry anymore.” Luoxu stepped forward and said, “The little marquis indeed lives up to his reputation as a prodigal son. The things he brought are all top-notch, but our Pei mansion isn’t lacking anything. His behavior is quite puzzling.”

Pei Lingyi glanced at Luoxu and chuckled, “You can’t judge our little marquis by ordinary standards.”

“He can do anything, and it’s not surprising.” Luoxu felt that Pei Lingyi’s words implied something, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

The girl leaned against the window, looking at Luoxu’s thoughtful expression, smiling without saying a word. She then gazed out at the courtyard, where there was still a lot of snow.

“Is he settled in the mansion now?” Pei Lingyi asked.

Luoxu replied, “Yes, the eldest young master took him to see our master just now. They told a white lie and didn’t reveal the little marquis’s true intentions for coming to our mansion.”

“The little marquis also brought a letter from his grandfather, Old Marquis Shen. We don’t know what it said, but after our master read it, he told the eldest young master to keep an eye on the little marquis. That’s all we know.”

Pei Lingyi’s mind was quick, and she guessed most of the content of the letter.

This Shen Xun seemed like a gentle-looking person on the surface, but he was actually very cunning. He had even deceived his grandfather.

It seemed he was indeed very curious about her.

Layan asked, “Miss, should we go see the Little marquis?”

“No, why should we? He’s the one who should come to us.” Pei Lingyi spoke slowly, smiling with a hint of deeper meaning.

In the corridor.

Pei Qingyan looked at the graceful figure in front of him with a headache.

He really found himself in trouble. The other party came from a noble family and was naturally born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He wanted to humble him, so he let him serve as a servant for seven days to blunt his edge. But now, he was filled with regret.

The other party hadn’t even started serving as a servant, but he wanted to live in the best room and use the most luxurious things.

Of course, the things were brought by himself, and he wouldn’t let him use the Pei family’s things.

Shen Xun seemed extremely curious about everything. He walked ahead, touching this and looking at that, which made Pei Qingyan want to hit him.

The young man turned around, looking at Pei Qingyan’s impatient face, and smiled cheerfully, “I’ve heard that the eldest miss Pei’s courtyard is the best and most luxurious place in the Pei mansion. I’d like to take a good look.”

“Ha, how can my sister’s courtyard compare to the prosperity of the Marquis mansion? Little marquis, don’t expect too much, or you’ll be disappointed.” Pei Qingyan’s tone was cold, and he didn’t want to talk to him.

The young man just smiled gently, seemingly unaffected by Pei Qingyan’s attitude.
He had a good temper.

After passing through several courtyards, they finally arrived at Pei Lingyi’s small courtyard.

Shen Xun caught sight of the lanterns under the eaves, which shone with a rippling light. He turned to Pei Qingyan and smiled lightly, “Brother Pei, you’re wrong. I think Miss Pei’s courtyard is not inferior to the Marquis mansion.”

“After all, the Marquis mansion can’t afford the tribute from North Lan country. Am I right?” He smiled ambiguously, and his words had a deeper meaning that made Pei Qingyan glance at him sideways.

Pei Qingyan snorted coldly, “This lantern was given by the county lord. Little Marquis, don’t misunderstand.”

“Oh, it was given by the county lord~” Shen Xun’s tone was ambiguous, and Pei Qingyan wanted to the hit him on the spot. But he still restrained himself and bit his lip, “Little marquis, don’t forget why you’re here for these seven days.”

“Now that you’ve arrived at Lanyue Pavilion, do your job. I’ll leave first.” The man’s figure was tall and slender, and he walked away quickly. No one knew that his hands, hidden in his sleeves, were clenched into fists. He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would lose control and beat this arrogant little marquis into a bedridden cripple.

Shen Xun chuckled and then began to observe the courtyard. The snow on the bridge was melting, and the plum blossoms were fragrant. The owner of the courtyard must be very refined to create such a place.

“Click—” The door inside was pushed open, and Luoxu came forward respectfully, “Little marquis, our miss said that since you’re her servant now, you should follow the proper etiquette. First, sweep away the snow in the entire courtyard. If you finish this task by this morning, it will be considered complete.”

“Oh? Where is your miss? Why didn’t she come out to see me?” Shen Xun looked towards the house behind Luoxu, but the windows were closed tightly, and he couldn’t see anything inside.

“Little marquis, our miss said that you should clear the snow first, and she will come out to see you then.” Luoxu stood in front of Shen Xun, subtly blocking his inquiring gaze.

The young man’s handsome eyebrows furrowed slightly, and just as Luoxu thought he was about to get angry, he suddenly burst out laughing, “Hahaha, since that’s what Miss Pei wants, I, Shen Xun, am not one to go back on my word. In that case, bring me the broom, and I’ll sweep the snow.”

Luoxu felt that the other party’s mood was unpredictable, but hearing his instructions, she could only repeat what Pei Lingyi had said, “Little marquis, our miss said that no one will help you today, and you’ll have to get the broom yourself.”

“This servant has something to attend to, so I’ll leave first.”

After Luoxu’s figure disappeared from the courtyard, Shen Xun looked around and finally found the broom, which was thrown somewhere unknown.
There was also half-swept snow nearby.
It seemed like they were treating him like a monkey.