The Eldest Daughter is Delicate and Pretty, How Can She Be a Malicious Supporting Character - Chapter 105

Chapter 105: Same Kind

In that instant, he thought he might have misheard.

Turning to look at her, he saw her small, delicate earlobe hidden among her hair.

“Ha ha ha!” The young man’s laughter was like the wind passing by, or like the gentle snow falling in winter, which stood out particularly in the quiet courtyard.

There were a few sparrows perched on the eaves, but they seemed to be startled by the noise and flew away in all directions, causing a series of bell sounds.

The other party seemed to have really heard something funny, “It seems we are indeed the same kind.”

He looked up at her, his amber-colored pupils like fine crystal beads.

“Miss Pei, I didn’t realize you had such ambition.”

“You dealt with Xue Yiran because she was in your way? Or was it for some other reason?”

“You’re talented and beautiful, the perfect candidate for the crown princess. Even though Xiao Huaijin is hindered by various forces, I noticed he seemed to have some interest in you at the Gentlemen Gathering.”

“And why do you want my heart?”

He stood up and walked around the girl, seemingly casually observing the gentle and smiling woman.

“Because I hate it when people guess my thoughts without permission. Little marquis, don’t you think your curiosity is too strong?”

“People like that often die young.”

She was smiling, but her words were like cutting ice and jade, making people feel cold all over.

The two of them were now speaking frankly, and Shen Xun was right; they were the same kind.

But not entirely.

Pei Lingyi knew clearly that Shen Xun had a cold and nasty personality, a careless attitude that might make her fail.

He was capable of burning down the Changping Marquis mansion, which had stood for a hundred years, with his own hands, so she knew he was ruthless.

Such people were extremely calm and arrogant.

Now that he was interested in her, she couldn’t guarantee that he wouldn’t ruin her plans in the future.

She didn’t like unexpected events.

Xue Yiran had already become a variable, and her failure in the dream was the best example.

The other party had abandoned Xue Yiran and come to approach her, which showed that he was a person of unpredictable mood.

But this was also a danger and an opportunity.

Since he had come to her doorstep, she had a way to prevent him from helping Xue Yiran.

Although the Changping Marquis mansion had declined, its foundation was still there. If he really turned to support Xue Yiran, wouldn’t that be equivalent to strengthening her enemy and creating trouble for herself?

She pretended to be mysterious, arousing his curiosity. As long as she kept his attention on her, she wouldn’t have to worry about him contacting Xue Yiran.

“Then, how does Sister Pei plan to get my heart? Everyone knows that Shen Xun from the Changping Marquis mansion doesn’t like women, but men, and he’s a gay. Do you think he’ll fall for you?” Shen Xun leaned against the pillar behind him, his voice lazy.

“Little Marquis, you’re really funny. You said we’re the same kind, and I love pretending. Don’t you, Little marquis?” Pei Lingyi’s eyes sparkled as she looked at him with a smile.

“We both know that, otherwise, you wouldn’t be here today.” Shen Xun raised an eyebrow slightly, his mouth curving into a playful arc.

“I’m curious to see what tricks you have up your sleeve, Sister Pei.”
“But let me make one thing clear: I’m not like Zhang Zhishu, and I won’t be swayed by beauty alone.”

Pei Lingyi chuckled and walked slowly towards him, her footsteps light. “Little marquis, just wait and see.” She reached out to adjust his collar, her movements intimate but not overstepping.

“So, can we consider that we’ve formed an alliance?”

“Ha… Sister Pei, you’re so clever. If I weren’t smart, I might not have understood the subtle meaning behind your words.”

The other party’s words clearly acknowledged that she was indeed at odds with Xue Yiran and asked him not to interfere too much in their affairs.

Shen Xun wasn’t someone who would listen obediently, but Pei Lingyi was different. He was extremely interested in her now, and for someone who interested him, he could give her some preferential treatment.

“I can choose not to get involved in your business with Xue Yiran. After all, I don’t have any feelings for her. But earlier, she was different, and I haven’t fully investigated the secrets she holds.”
“However, since you’re so beautiful, and I’m so understanding, I’ll agree to this once.”

The other party now looked like his usual obedient self again, but no one knew what kind of demon was hidden beneath his appearance.

But Pei Lingyi knew she had succeeded.

“Then, Little marquis, please do as you wish. By the way, if you don’t finish sweeping the snow in the courtyard by this afternoon, you can return to the Changping Marquis mansion.”

She turned to go back to her room, her voice cold, without any trace of the affectionate demeanor she had shown earlier.

But Shen Xun looked puzzled, “Sister Pei, you’re so ruthless. You just said you wanted my heart, and now you’re leaving me behind. Don’t you know that I’m a person with no patience?”

Pei Lingyi stopped in her tracks and turned around to look at him with a hint of a smile, “Don’t worry, I never do anything without being sure of success.”

Looking at her confident demeanor, even he couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, “Then I’ll wait for Sister Pei to come and take my heart.”

It wasn’t until her figure gradually disappeared that Shen Xun began to look around. The surroundings were no different from when he first came in.

“Ha… I said I’d be a servant, but who said I had to do the work? After all, if something can be solved with money, there are plenty of people willing to do it.”

Soon, the entire Pei mansion was bustling. Everyone was running towards Pei Lingyi’s Lanyue Pavilion, and even the Prime Minister Pei, who was resting at home, put down his brush.

He opened the door and asked, “What’s going on? Why is it so noisy?”

“Report to the Master, everyone in the mansion is heading towards the Eldest Miss’s courtyard.” Fu An was the steward of the Pei mansion, but the Little marquis’s identity was noble, so he couldn’t directly stop him.

“Why are they going to the Eldest Miss’s courtyard?” Prime Minister Pei was a scholar, but after years of being an official, he had a simple yet dignified demeanor.

He just asked a simple question, but Fu An bowed his body, sweating profusely, “It’s because the Little Marquis is distributing gold leaves in front of Lanyue Pavilion. Everyone gets a share, and all they need to do is sweep away the snow inside. So, everyone is running towards the Eldest Miss’s courtyard.”

The middle-aged man frowned, flapped his sleeves, and scolded, “Nonsense! Where’s Jingzhi? Get him here for me. How did he let Shen Xun go to the Eldest Miss’s courtyard? What kind of brother is he?”

Fu An saw that his master was angry and quickly knelt down, “Yes, I’ll go get the Eldest Young Master right away.”

In front of Lanyue Pavilion.

Shen Xun was like a generous person, smiling and giving out gold leaves to anyone who came with a broom.

In less than half an hour, the snow in the courtyard had been cleared away neatly. Pei Lingyi shook her head in her room, “He’s really a slick one.”