Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1250: Chapter 1230: Hua Residence

The Hua Residence only had one young lady, Hua Nianyi, who was naturally cherished dearly. She had been betrothed to a Prince since childhood, which alleviated many worries, and had always grown up carefree. Since her fiancé was not favored, there was no need to worry about the General’s Mansion being drawn into power struggles.

Unexpectedly, her fiancé’s life was now in jeopardy, and they wanted her to remarry, this time to the newly appointed Crown Prince.

As a result, the entire General’s Mansion was under a cloud of oppression, and the Old General used illness as an excuse not to attend court.

Hua Nianyi could only curl up in the courtyard. Even though her brothers cherished her, it was hard to avoid feeling the harshness of the world.

The moment Luo Qianqian saw Hua Nianyi, she knew this girl was absolutely unsuited for the deceptive environment of the Harem. Those pure, clear eyes sparkled like crystals in the sunlight.

”Miss, I’ve brought the person.” The young maid looked at Hua Nianyi sitting in the pavilion by the pond, her lonely figure causing the maid’s heart to ache: ”The people at the tea house said that Miss is very lucky. The sample tasting is only available for the three most frequent customers, and it just so happened that the person who went to shop for Miss left our household’s token to reserve the cake, so Miss was able to get one.”

”Is that so?” Hua Nianyi turned to look at Luo Qianqian, a trace of doubt flashing in her eyes: ”Can young ladies show themselves so publically?”

Dear young lady, what era are you living in? Luo Shiqi’s name is about to spread across the land, and yet you’re still brooding in your boudoir?

”Miss Hua.” Luo Qianqian smiled at Hua Nianyi: ”The tea house occasionally has such events. Since most of the big clients are female, my family let me accompany my brother to avoid misunderstandings.”

”Is that so? Xiao Rou, hurry and take the items.” Hua Nianyi turned around, tidied her appearance: ”Please have a seat, Xiao Rou, pour the tea.”

”Yes, Miss.” The young maid skillfully received the wooden box, placed it on the stone table in the gazebo, then adeptly picked up the teapot and shook it: ”...Miss, there’s no water left...”

”Go refill it, don’t neglect the guests.” Hua Nianyi waved the young maid off, feeling that the two people in front of her were not bad.

Luo Qianqian smiled at the young maid: ”If you’re worried, you can let my brother accompany you. I, as a weak feminine type, should not be a concern, right?”

”Xiao Rou.” Hua Nianyi frowned slightly at Luo Qianqian’s words, admonishing the young maid.

The young maid hastily withdrew, not letting Yan follow. Luo Qianqian produced a comb from her hand, gently combing her hair: ”Really, we rushed the journey, making my hair quite messy.”

Yan chuckled softly, but when his gaze fell on the wooden comb in Luo Qianqian’s hand, it caused Hua Nianyi to tremble all over.

This comb had also been used to comb her hair, so how could she not recognize it, her eyes turning red instantly: ”Where did you get this wooden comb?”

”Oh, it’s a coincidence. When we were rushing on the road, we met an old man with white hair. He muttered something about close yet faraway places and fainted before us, so we rescued him. He gave it to me as a token of thanks.” Luo Qianqian concocted a story with a straight face: ”Come to think of it, that gentleman seemed to want to leave with someone he loved.”

Hua Nianyi was completely stunned.

How could she not understand what the girl in front of her was saying? But the white hair and the wooden comb matched.

Just as Luo Qianqian finished speaking, she sensed a crisis and quickly sidestepped.

A dagger stabbed straight into the ground, and she patted her chest: ”Are you kidding me? I almost died here. Even if countless beauties have tragic fates, there’s no reason for me to die from murder, right?”

”Miss, don’t speak such nonsense to my little sister!” A commanding voice came through, as an enormous figure landed outside the pavilion.

Hua Nianyi came to her senses: ”Second Brother? When did you get back?” She stood up abruptly, instinctively covering her mouth as she looked at the dagger on the ground.

”I heard we had guests, so I came to take a look, just in case someone unsavory tried to abduct Yiyi!” The tall, imposing figure stepped into the pavilion, looking at Luo Qianqian and Yan with piercing eyes: ”You two are quite formidable, what do you want? I, Hua Siye, am at your service!”

Luo Qianqian rolled her eyes, knowing this task was not simple, else why would they give her so much wealth?

”Second Brother, you misunderstood!” Hua Nianyi looked anxious, quickly explaining to the two of them.

”Little Sister, there’s no need to say more. These two were constantly coaxing you to go with them, can’t you hear? It might even be a ploy by that Crown Prince!”

Hua Siye scrutinized the two, his face full of suspicion: ”Moreover, these two have skills enough to easily handle you!”

Hearing this, Xiao Rou, who was rushing over, directly dropped the teapot in her hand, hurriedly came over, gripping Hua Nianyi and looking her over, only relaxing after finding nothing amiss, anxious in her tone: ”Miss, are you alright? It’s all Xiao Rou’s fault for not insisting on staying by your side! You even dared use knives! Xiao Rou will fight you two evildoers!”

Saying this, she was about to charge at Luo Qianqian.

Luo Qianqian was speechless, rolling her eyes: ”Honestly, are you all muscle, no brains?”

Upon hearing Luo Qianqian’s words, all three were a bit dumbfounded, but the next moment they looked embarrassed and angry. Hua Siye, gritting his teeth tightly, glared at Luo Qianqian: ”Don’t think just because you’re a woman, I won’t dare hit you!”

”You didn’t hold back either, using knives!” Luo Qianqian eyed him disdainfully, rolling her eyes: ”If I were that Crown Prince’s lackey, how would I have Hua Residence’s token and that comb? Moreover, do you think your Hidden Guards just eat and do nothing, watching me harm your Miss without intervening?”

If not for the Hidden Guards around, would she need to speak so indirectly?

Hua Siye’s eyes widened—did this little girl know what she was saying?

”What are you staring at, do you think your eyes are big?” Seeing Hua Siye’s expression, Luo Qianqian continued to unceremoniously taunt him, directly opening the food box, taking out the contents and starting to eat: ”You suspect me, so you won’t eat the food, huh? Avoid the suspicion I’ve poisoned it!” Luo Qianqian ate in front of the four of them without any care for her image.

What even is ”image”? Can it be eaten?

Yan did not hesitate, also starting to eat, showing no restraint.

Hua Nianyi swallowed, having been followed when sending people out recently, he hadn’t eaten in a long time, and his appetite wasn’t good. Now, seeing Luo Qianqian eat with such relish, he couldn’t help but feel tempted.

As a martial artist, Hua Siye couldn’t ignore his sister’s response. He instinctively tried to grab the box: ”It’s already given, and you’re eating it yourself, taking back what was sent out? Are you children?”

However, Luo Qianqian nimbly dodged his action, giving Hua Siye a cold sneer: ”You want to fight me? If not for considering your protective nature, would you still be unharmed?”

Seeing Hua Siye like this, she couldn’t help but think of her own brother.

It’s been a while, she wondered how her brother was doing.