The Eldest Daughter is Delicate and Pretty, How Can She Be a Malicious Supporting Character - Chapter 112

Chapter 112: Pearl Powder

After escaping from Xiangxue Lane, Xue Yiran’s heart gradually calmed down.

“Miss, aren’t you going to buy rouge or cosmetics?” Jinxin had been afraid to approach her since she was slapped, and now she spoke softly.

Xue Yiran didn’t pay attention to her and turned to look at Xiangxue Lane in the distance. Her expression was uncertain, but she eventually turned and walked away.

Inside Xiangxue Lane.

Changle walked over to Pei Lingyi, grumbling, “This Third Miss Xue must have been possessed by a ghost. She was being so aggressive just now, but as soon as she saw you, she became as timid as a mouse.”

“She’s just a concubine-born daughter. She’s got guts to show up in public after what she did at the Gentleman’s Gathering.”

Changle didn’t like Xue Yiran’s behavior.

She had been pampered since childhood, and her family only had one precious daughter, so she never had to deal with the troubles of concubine-born children.

However, she didn’t have the snobbishness of other noble girls. Maybe it was because she had grown up with Pei Lingyi, who never complained about the concubine-born children in her family.

But now, seeing Xue Yiran, she felt an inexplicable disgust.

At the Gentleman’s Gathering, Xue Yiran had ruined a good opportunity to gain fame by plagiarizing.

Although her friend still won first place, the event wasn’t as notable as it would have been otherwise.

But her friend had a good attitude, smiling it off and moving on.

This matter was presented to the emperor by the crown prince, but for some reason, her uncle only fined Minister Xue half a year’s salary and had Xue Yiran imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice for a few days.

The matter was barely covered up.

Everyone knew that the Ministry of Justice could reduce punishment with just a little silver.

She didn’t know if Xue Yiran suffered in prison, but she deserved it. It was just that Jiaojiao was implicated, and her uncle’s reputation was affected. The original plan to have the top scorer parade was canceled.

Afterward, although Jiaojiao was compensated with many things, in Changle’s opinion, it was not as important as the glory she earned herself.

The grand gathering was ruined by this troublemaker.

Therefore, Changle had no good feelings towards the Xue family, and Xue Yiran was even more detestable than her sister Xue Baohua.

Pei Lingyi saw the disgust in Changle’s eyes and smiled gently, but her tone had a hint of confusion. “I don’t know why Third Miss Xue was so scared when she saw me. Am I… that scary?”

The woman’s soft voice and beautiful face didn’t match the description of being scary at all.

Changle saw this and pinched her face affectionately. “Our Jiaojiao is the number one beauty in the capital. It’s clearly her own problem. We’re the ones who are unlucky to have met her today.”

The two of them chatted idly, ignoring Jiang Li completely.

It was the proprietress who picked up the scattered box of pearl powder and drew their attention.

“Young Master Jiang Li, I didn’t know what happened here earlier. I’m sorry you were troubled.”

The man shook his head and spoke softly. “If someone hadn’t revealed my identity, the proprietress wouldn’t have lost so many customers. I should be the one apologizing.”

“How could that be? Although I don’t know what happened earlier, I’m familiar with your character, Young Master. I’m sure that young lady bumped into you and didn’t admit it. Isn’t the box of pearl powder proof?” Lin Xiangxue’s tone was full of courtesy, which made Changle a bit puzzled. She had heard of Qingfeng Courtyard, which was on par with Baihua Pavilion.

However, Baihua Pavilion was mostly a place for men, while Qingfeng Pavilion was open to both men and women.

As a county lord, although she was curious, she had never been to such a place and naturally hadn’t heard of his name.

But the proprietress of Xiangxue Lane seemed quite familiar with him, and she was even concerned about him, despite him being a male prostitute who was looked down upon by everyone in the capital.

Jiang Li looked at the pearl powder, and a fleeting look of regret flashed in his eyes. However, he quickly asked, “Proprietress, do you still have this pearl powder? I need it urgently.”

Lin Xiangxue seemed to know why he was so anxious, but she just sighed and said, “The pearl powder was just sold out today. Unfortunately, the next batch won’t be ready for five days. I don’t know if you can wait that long.”

Jiang Li looked at the pearl powder with regret and then smiled bitterly, as if he had resigned himself to his fate.
“I don’t think I can wait even a day, let alone five.”

Pei Lingyi saw the situation and approached him kindly. “I saw you arguing with Third Miss Xue earlier, and although I don’t know what happened, the box of pearl powder was ruined.”

“I noticed that you seem to need it urgently. Luckily, I happen to have a box. I’ll give it to you.”

The girl nodded to Luoxu, and then she pulled out a box that looked identical to the one that had been ruined and handed it to Jiang Li.

Jiang Li was taken aback. He didn’t expect this noble lady to be so generous. He quickly reacted, bowed, and accepted the box of pearl powder with great courtesy.

“Thank you, Miss. I’ll never forget your kindness today. If you ever need my help in the future, I’ll do my best to assist you, no matter the danger.”

The other party’s posture was extremely humble, but his words were polite and refined. It was hard to imagine that such a gentle and elegant gentleman would be a prostitute in a brothel.

Pei Lingyi just smiled slightly, looking incredibly charming and moving. “It’s just a box of pearl powder, why would you be so grateful? It’s just a small favor, not worth mentioning.”

“Well, we’ll be off then. Please take care, Young Master.”

After saying that, Pei Lingyi took Changle’s hand and left Xiangxue Lane, leaving Jiang Li looking stunned.

The proprietress saw his expression and couldn’t help but smile as she looked at Pei Lingyi’s departing figure. “This Miss is truly gentle and polite. I’ve been running this shop for many years and seen countless people, but I’ve never seen a Miss as kind and considerate as her.”

“A person like her can make others feel good just by smiling or frowning.”

Jiang Li listened to the proprietress’s words, and although his face didn’t show it, he felt a warmth in his heart.

Yes, a woman like her was born to be cherished and pampered. For someone like him, who was so dirty and lowly, just being able to touch the hem of her skirt was already a great honor.