The Eldest Daughter is Delicate and Pretty, How Can She Be a Malicious Supporting Character - Chapter 40

Chapter 40: Xiao Huaiqing’s Thoughts

Everyone in the capital city knew that the Crown Prince was benevolent and had been living in the Eastern Palace for a long time, rarely showing up in public.
Except for banquets in the palace, it was as difficult as climbing to the heavens to see him once.

Although the Crown Prince was not born to the Empress herself, he was raised by her and held the title of legitimate son.
If nothing unexpected happened, he, Xiao Huaijin, would definitely sit on the dragon throne in the future.
But… what if something unexpected happened?

Pei Lingyi turned around and looked at the Third Prince, who was sipping tea.
Her voice was soft and gentle, like the gentle language of the south, “Thank you, Your Highness, for telling me. I wonder what you want in return?”

After Xiao Huaiqing finished tasting the cloud and mist tea, he looked up at the woman and smiled lightly, “Everyone knows that Miss Pei’s future is limitless. I just casually mentioned it. As for the reward…”

The man looked at the tea on the table and said, “This tea is elegant and refined. My mother consort in the palace also loves tea very much. Would you please give me some tea cakes, so I can let my mother taste it?”

Since the other party said so, Pei Lingyi was more than happy to let him continue to show his hypocritical side. A few tea cakes could exchange for the news of the Crown Prince.
She was willing to do this business.

So she instructed, “Luoxu, package all the cloud and mist tea that I brought from home for His Highness the Prince.”
Before long, Luoxu presented the packaged tea cakes.

Pei Lingyi personally handed the packaged tea to Xiao Huaiqing, “Your Highness, this cloud and mist tea is a specialty of the south, and it’s different from the one in the capital. I hope Her Highness Consort Xian won’t mind.”

“Where, Miss Pei is joking. My mother consort has heard that Miss Pei is a model of noble ladies in the capital, but due to her status, she couldn’t invite her personally. If you come to the palace next time, my mother consort will definitely invite you to chat.”

Xiao Huaiqing’s behavior was like a gentleman, polite and courteous. He didn’t say much, but he expressed his meaning clearly.
Looking at his departing figure, the woman’s expression gradually turned cold, although she was still smiling gently before.

Looking at the white porcelain teacup that had been used, her tone turned cold, “Layan, throw this teacup away.”
Layan walked forward, holding the teacup made of white porcelain, and felt a pang of heartache in her heart.

This was the best Yangzhi white porcelain that the master had given to Miss, with a glaze as white as snow. There were four teacups in a set.
Now that one was missing, it wouldn’t be perfect.

However, Miss’s words couldn’t be disobeyed. She had to throw away the teacup, no matter how much she cherished it.
After dealing with Xiao Huaiqing, Pei Lingyi lost interest in practicing the qin. She lay on the pear wood rocking chair and closed her eyes to rest.

Luoxu walked up gently and massaged the acupoints on her face with her fingers. Luoxu’s technique was skilled, and soon, Pei Lingyi’s frowning brows were soothed.

“Miss must have been extremely disgusted with the Third Prince, otherwise, she wouldn’t have thrown away the teacup.”
Pei Lingyi was enjoying Luoxu’s service lazily, her brows unfolding, and the warm sunlight immediately dispelled the previous feeling of disgust, “Yes, Xiao Huaiqing is a man with deep intentions. He seemed to only ask for a package of tea, but he actually used the Consort in the harem as a pretext.”

“He is showing favor to me now, but it’s just a way to win me over. Unfortunately, he miscalculated. The Pei family will never be used by him.”

“But I’m currently in a weak position, and I have to deal with him. However… he is in the open, and we are in the shadows. Let’s let him be complacent for a while.”

When dealing with Xiao Huaiqing, she had to suppress her emotions and make him think she was a weak woman. Only when he thought he had control over her would… his demise not be far away.

*

Inside the Yan Zhuang Tower.
Li Miaozhu had already composed herself, and Xue Baohua sat beside her, both of them smiling and showing no signs of the previous viciousness.
“Baohua, will the Crown Prince really come tomorrow?”

Xue Baohua gave her a confirming look, “Don’t worry, I have reliable news that the Crown Prince will most likely attend in person.”
“When that time comes…”

Xue Baohua didn’t finish her sentence, but Li Miaozhu smiled complacently, and a fierce glint flashed in her beautiful eyes, “When that time comes, I’ll make that bitch lose face in front of the Crown Prince.”

“She likes to pretend to be gentle and kind, but I’ll make her face fall into the mud from tomorrow on. Let’s see who in the capital city will still believe her!”

After saying this, Li Miaozhu couldn’t wait for time to speed up to tomorrow. She was eager to see that bitch’s embarrassing situation.
Xue Baohua breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Li Miaozhu’s fighting spirit restored, “Don’t just focus on Pei Lingyi. My illegitimate sister, whom you met today, is not someone to be underestimated either.”

“She’s an illegitimate daughter, yet she got an A grade just like you. Although it’s said she cheated, it just shows that she’s not simple. Sister, please help me.”
Seeing Xue Baohua’s appearance, a glimmer of disdain flashed in Li Miaozhu’s eyes.

She sneered, “She’s just an illegitimate daughter. Even if she’s cunning, what’s the big deal? At most, she’ll marry into a wealthy family as a concubine. Why do you care about her?”

“That’s true, but I just can’t stand her smug face. And didn’t you fail to do anything about her?” Xue Baohua said indignantly.
This sentence reminded Li Miaozhu that the girl was indeed strange and strong.

Now that she had Shen Xun as her backing, Li Miaozhu couldn’t do anything about her for the time being.
However, she was determined to vent her anger from yesterday.

She thought carefully, “Let’s deal with Pei Lingyi tomorrow, and then I’ll think about how to punish that little thief.”
The two seemed to have reached some kind of agreement, and the originally noisy Yan Zhuang Tower suddenly became quiet.
*

The competition in the afternoon continued, but it wasn’t as exciting as the morning.
The women who had grudges against her didn’t choose the Guqin performance, and she was happy to take it easy. She played to her true level and unsurprisingly got the same first place.

In an instant, there were countless people in the Guqin workshop praising her. Having experienced the morning’s situation once was enough. She found an excuse to sneak back to the small courtyard.
Unexpectedly, someone had guessed her thoughts.

The man in front of her had his clothes and hair blown by the wind. His hair was not tied up, and he just stood there, becoming a beautiful scenery.