The Eldest Daughter is Delicate and Pretty, How Can She Be a Malicious Supporting Character - Chapter 107

Chapter 107: Being Kicked Out of the Mansion

After leaving the study, Pei Lingyi felt a slight relief in her heart.

Looking at the dark clouds gathering in the sky, it seemed like it was going to rain.

But in this weather, the rain would turn into snow and eventually freeze, causing people to feel icy cold.

The Pei family seemed to be walking on thin ice now, but once the new emperor ascended the throne, those who belonged to other factions would be swept away.

Although the Pei family was powerful, they had never taken sides. Her father had been an official for many years and understood the intricacies of the situation. Her brother had also made some achievements, and whoever sat on the throne would likely not take action against the Pei family first.

However, she still had a preference in her heart.

Thinking about the conversation they had just had in the study.

Pei Lingyi: “What does father think of the fifth prince?”

Pei Yuanshan’s eyes showed a hint of surprise, as if he had never thought about the fifth prince who couldn’t even attend court.

“You’re talking about secretly supporting the fifth prince? But he’s a prince from the cold palace, with nothing to his name. Why would we bet on him?”

Pei Lingyi: “That’s exactly why he’s the one who can bring the most benefit to the Pei family. If the fifth prince really becomes the emperor, he’ll have no foundation in the court, and the Pei family will be his sharp sword. Don’t you think he’ll agree to it?”

Pei Lingyi couldn’t tell her father that Xiao Huaice had already subdued the forces of the Gu Yue country. She couldn’t tell him that he would rise to power in the future.

Pei Yuanshan thought for a moment and finally said, “Your plan isn’t unreasonable, but it’s still too risky. If the fifth prince really regains favor in the future, we can still join his side then.”

The conversation between father and daughter ended there.

She ultimately didn’t know who would ascend to the throne, so she could only try one by one. She had to leave a good impression on each of them.

In the future, this would also serve as a guarantee for the Pei family.

As long as there was still room for maneuver, she wouldn’t let the family become a target for everyone.

“Miss, something’s wrong. The Little marquis seems to have discovered the secret of the lanterns.” Luoxu hurried over and whispered in Pei Lingyi’s ear.

After Pei Qingyan left the study, he immediately ordered someone to remove Shen Xun’s belongings from the room, intending to kick him out of the mansion directly.

However, Shen Xun seemed to have sensed something. After Pei Lingyi left the courtyard, he directly ordered someone to bring a ladder and take down the lantern.

Luoxu watched anxiously from the side, but couldn’t do anything until Shen Xun smiled ambiguously at her and said, “The Lantern Festival, your miss has quite a refined taste.”

Then he handed the lantern to her.

At this moment, the eldest young master also arrived in the courtyard and without saying a word, dragged the little marquis out.

However, Shen Xun didn’t seem angry at all. Instead, he looked at her with a mischievous expression and mouthed, “I know, Pei Lingyi’s secret.”

In that instant, she seemed to see the demon beneath his obedient appearance.

She stood there for a long time, unable to forget.

After that, she hurriedly came to find her miss.

“Miss, what should we do now?” That was a gift sent by the Crown Prince, but now it had been discovered by someone else. Shen Xun was also not a reliable person, and it was hard to guarantee that he wouldn’t stab her Miss in the back.

Looking at Luoxu’s forehead covered in cold sweat due to anxiety, Pei Lingyi took out a handkerchief from her sleeve and gently wiped it for her, “I wasn’t worried that others would discover the secret on the lantern since I dared to hang it up.”

Although Pei Lingyi’s tone was calm, she didn’t seem panicked at all, which unintentionally calmed Luoxu’s heart.

Mostly because Shen Xun wasn’t like ordinary people. Even her miss had said that he was dangerous earlier. The lantern was hung under the eaves, and ordinary people would only admire it from afar. They wouldn’t discover the words written on it.

Even if someone did discover something, the lantern was claimed to be a gift from the princess. How could a girl’s small thought provoke suspicion from others?

So hanging it up wouldn’t cause any trouble. However, if someone knew about her miss’s unusual relationship with the crown prince and went to investigate the gift that wasn’t really from the princess, that would be a real problem.

But Luoxu’s mind wasn’t mature enough. She was so flustered just because Shen Xun had teased her a little, which wasn’t good.

However, the girl’s movements were so gentle and meticulous that they gradually calmed Luoxu’s anxious mind. Although she had followed her miss since she was young, being treated like this made her blush.

Her Miss smelled so good. Even the sleeve that fell on her face was so gentle.

“What about the thing I asked you to do earlier?” Luoxu snapped back to reality and quickly replied, “Report to Miss, I’ve sent someone to deliver the letter to the county lord, and arrangements have been made for the Heir.”

“That’s fine. Since Shen Xun is so curious, one more or one less doesn’t matter. At least for now, until he uncovers all the things he wants to know, he won’t ruin my plan.” This was an unspoken agreement between the two.

“But… won’t he do something else?” Luoxu was still a bit worried. After all, after such a close encounter, she realized that this young marquis was indeed unfathomable.

“Let him do it then. In this game of chess, whoever can’t hold their patience first will seal their own defeat and lose utterly. And coincidentally, I have the most patience.” Pei Lingyi’s eyes sparkled with light, but it was fleeting. Her long eyelashes cast a shadow on her face, covering up the calculation that flashed by.

With a lowered brow and a gentle smile, calculating people’s hearts was exactly what she was best at.

Shen Xun came and went quickly. The agreement of seven days was destroyed in just one day.

He looked at the words “Pei Mansion” on the doorframe and then at Pei Qingyan’s iron-faced expression.
“Brother Pei is really ruthless. That day at Full Moon Tower, I was sincere. But before the day is over, why did you kick me out of the mansion?”

Pei Qingyan snorted coldly, his voice icy, “Little marquis, you’re really calculating. I don’t know what your intentions are for approaching my sister. I’ve been away from the capital for a long time, and I believed the rumors outside.”

“I really thought you were just a rich young master who only knew how to eat, drink, and have fun. But I hope you remember, don’t approach my sister again. She’s definitely not going to marry a prodigal son like you.”

Listening to the other person’s words, which were full of protection for Pei Lingyi, Shen Xun thought of the little fox. She looked pure on the surface, but she was actually like him.

But their situations were completely different.

She had everything, which was really enviable.

A dark light flashed in Shen Xun’s eyes, but when he looked up again, he had returned to normal.

He deliberately acted hurt and said pitifully, “Since Brother Pei doesn’t welcome me, I’ll leave. But please remember, Brother Pei, I don’t have any thoughts about Miss Pei.”

Not likely.

Pei Qingyan just frowned and didn’t speak. He turned around and went back to the mansion. Seeing this, the servants slammed the door shut with a loud “bang”, leaving the noble and handsome young man standing alone in front of the door.

There were all the belongings that he had just had his people bring into the Pei mansion scattered at his feet.