The Eldest Daughter is Delicate and Pretty, How Can She Be a Malicious Supporting Character - Chapter 103

Chapter 103: Causing Trouble

“Miss Pei, you should take a good look. Shen Xun is truly here to apologize.” The young man’s voice was loud enough for Pei Lingyi to hear clearly from inside the house.

She paused, holding her brush, and then placed it on the rack beside her.

The room was warm all year round, with a faint scent of sandalwood wafting from the incense burner in the corner.

The girl’s black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, held up only by a jade hairpin. She wore a simple, moon-white dress embroidered with plum blossoms, and a jade bracelet on her wrist that highlighted her fair skin. Red plum blossoms were scattered on the hem of her dress, making her look particularly elegant as she moved.

Layan gently pushed open a window and peeked outside, seeing the young man sweeping snow.

She turned back to Pei Lingyi and whispered, “Miss, the Little Marquis has indeed started sweeping the snow.”

Pei Lingyi leaned against the purple sandalwood Arhat chair, carefully examining the calligraphy she had practiced.

She sighed, thinking that cursive script was indeed not something an ordinary person could master.

Hearing Layan’s words, she smiled faintly, “Just wait. He won’t be so obedient.”

The two were like players in a game, each aware that the other had secrets, but neither could predict what the other would do next.

Of course, Shen Xun wouldn’t be so obedient.

Although he pretended to sweep the snow, the broom in his hand barely touched the ground.

Instead, he messed up the snow piles that the servants had just swept.

He looked around and saw no one nearby.

The only sound came from the wind chime at the corner of the eaves.

The young man’s round eyes darkened slightly, and he gripped the broom handle tightly.

Suddenly, there was a loud “crack.”

The thick string that bound the broom head snapped.

“Help! Someone, please help!” The young man sounded flustered, as if he didn’t know why the broom had broken into pieces and was scared.

Layan came out of the house, looking puzzled, “Little Marquis, what happened?”

“Look for yourself.”

Shen Xun handed the broom to Layan, saying with displeasure, “Are the brooms in your mansion all this fragile?”

“I barely swept a few times, and it broke into pieces. How am I supposed to work now?”

Layan took the broom, looking incredulous, “How is this possible?”

Shen Xun waved his hand, seeming uninterested, “I don’t know. Maybe the person in charge of purchasing things in your mansion embezzled the money and bought inferior products.”

“Wait here, I’ll get you a new broom.” Layan looked puzzled at the broken broom in her hand, wondering how it could have broken so suddenly.

She never thought that the delicate-looking young man might have caused it, given his reputation as the most notorious prodigal son in the capital.

Shen Xun’s eyes were clear and pure, with a innocent smile on his face.

He glanced briefly at the window inside the house, wondering how long the person inside would hide.

Pei Lingyi withdrew her gaze, having seen everything that happened outside the window.

“Ha… little liar.”
The girl’s voice was melodious and husky, like a feather gently brushing against one’s heart.

“Here, Little Marquis, here’s a new broom.” Soon, Layan returned with a new broom and handed it to the young man.

However, seeing that the snow in the courtyard was still not swept properly, she couldn’t help but doubt the young man’s ability.

After hesitating for a moment, she decided not to say anything. “Well, Little Marquis, you can continue sweeping. I’ll leave first.”

Layan thought that although the young man seemed unreliable, he would still complete the task assigned by his miss.

After all, he looked so innocent and obedient, surely he wouldn’t be someone who breaks promises.

But Layan didn’t expect that although he wasn’t someone who breaks promises, he was a troublemaker.

“Help! Someone, please!” For the umpteenth time, the pile of snow next to him was almost as high as the broom, and the snow was still not swept clean.

And for the brooms.. It was unknown how many were ruined.

Every time Layan wanted to say something, the young man would blink his big eyes and look innocent.

“It’s the brooms in your mansion that are subpar, it has nothing to do with me.”

If it was just once or twice, it wouldn’t matter.

But this Little Marquis seemed to be treating her like a fool.
Did she look that unintelligent?

By the time the third broom was broken, she felt that something was off.

So she stood in the courtyard watching him sweep, but he didn’t avoid her gaze.

She didn’t know what method he used, but right before her eyes, the brooms snapped cleanly in half.

And afterward, he blinked his eyes, saying he knew nothing about it. Layan almost laughed out of anger.

“Then I’ll trouble the Little Marquis to wait here while I report to Miss.”

Seeing Layan’s angry expression, Shen Xun smiled to himself: She’s really a silly girl. How did her Miss, who is so calculating, raise her to be so naive?

“Miss! That Little Marquis is really too much. He’s clearly not here to apologize sincerely. I think he’s here to cause trouble. Let’s kick him out, or else I’m afraid we’ll run out of brooms in the mansion.”

Layan stomped her foot in anger, but she couldn’t do anything about it.

“Alright, don’t be angry. Help me change into something nicer. We’ll go meet this Little marquis who’s here to cause trouble.”

The girl spoke softly, and just seeing her calm and composed demeanor made Layan’s emotions settle down.

She smiled sweetly, “Okay, I’ll help Miss change clothes.”

Shen Xun looked around the courtyard aimlessly, but what caught his curiosity the most was the lantern at the corner of the eaves.

Was it really a gift from County Lord Changle?

He was curious, but he pushed the thought aside. After all, he would be staying in the Pei mansion for six more days.

He would find opportunities to dig out Pei Lingyi’s secrets bit by bit.

He licked his lips, revealing a few of his white teeth, and his eyes narrowed slightly, making him look like a satisfied cat.

The sound of the door creaking open wasn’t loud, but Shen Xun’s attention was focused on the house.

He watched as the girl slowly walked out of the house.

She was indeed a beauty, with a pair of eyes that sparkled with charm.

Even Shen Xun, who didn’t care much about appearance, had to admit that the Pei family’s Eldest Miss had one of the most captivating looks among the noble ladies in the capital.

After all, people who look good tend to evoke a sense of goodwill.

“Eldest Miss Pei, we’ve met again.” He leaned lazily against the tree, his lips curving slightly upward, exuding the youthful air of a young man.