Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1253: Chapter 1233: Seeing Through the Identity

”You have quite a few brothers?” Luo Qianqian asked Hua Nianyi quietly, looking at the young man accompanying them.

Hua Nianyi was stunned, looking at the man accompanying Old General Hua. After a long pause, she said, ”That’s my eldest brother... right?”

You don’t even know if he’s your brother? Why use a question mark?

”Yiyi, come sit.” Hua Sicheng glanced at the two and instinctively touched his chin. Although it felt a bit cold and awkward, he couldn’t deny that he didn’t regret his actions after seeing their reaction.

”He is my elder brother.” Hua Nianyi let out a sigh of relief and said confidently.

”He’s not particularly old.” Luo Qianqian nodded. She recognized him by his voice and felt surprised watching Yan play chess with Old General Hua. She never knew, did Yan know how to play chess? He’s really full of hidden talents, isn’t he?

Hua Sicheng waved the servants away, leaving only Xiao Rou behind: ”Father has booked the Full Moon Building for a banquet. It’ll be delivered soon. Since everyone’s here, let’s chat casually.”

Chat about what? About how your beard makes you look ten years older?

”Yiyi, this matter mainly depends on you.” Hua Siye, already changed into new clothes, sat upright beside them.

”Me?” Hua Nianyi’s face was filled with bewilderment.

Hua Siye nodded: ”Yes, if you like the Crown Prince, marry him. If not, we should start planning.”

”I don’t like him.” Hua Nianyi shook her head immediately, then flushed slightly: ”Father, it doesn’t matter to me. As long as you and my brothers are fine, I’m okay.”

”Nonsense, I haven’t developed the habit of letting my daughter suffer!” Old General Hua didn’t even look back: ”Where did you move just now?”

Yan gently pointed to a spot but didn’t speak.

”By the way, didn’t you mention that Treasure Gathering Pavilion has an auction in a few days? Why not take the two of them to see what the fuss is about? Bring Yiyi along too.” Hua Siye completely ignored what Hua Nianyi said and merely changed the topic, unable to stand seeing his sister willing to make sacrifices.

”We don’t have an invitation.” Hua Sicheng looked at his brother, speechless. Does he really think you can get in just with power and influence?

”Then why don’t you ask for one?”

”Is my face that big? Why don’t you go?” Hua Sicheng snapped at his brother, exasperated.

”Speaking of which, Miss Shiqi’s last name is Luo, right?” Old Master Hua suddenly asked.

Both of them stopped bickering, incredulously looking at Old Master Hua, and then at Luo Qianqian, with even more disbelief.

”What does it matter if it is or isn’t?” Luo Qianqian showed no intention of admitting anything. She was just doing a favor and had no plans to make a name for herself here.

Moreover, they had just come from Star Path, and news had already spread this far? And at their fastest pace too?

Thinking about that green stone, Luo Qianqian felt a heavy weight on her heart. Saintess, what the heck is that?

”Hehe... if it is, I might lower my face to get you two an invitation.” Old Master Hua stroked his beard, staring intently at the chessboard without looking up.

Luo Qianqian paused, about to refuse when she saw Hua Sicheng stand up, looking lost: ”Nine Heavens Pavilion, Luo Shiqi?”

”Speaking of which, Forget Worries Tea House is indeed an industry of Nine Heavens Pavilion.” Hua Nianyi also nodded: ”It’s my favorite among all the sects.”

Because it has food?

With the cloak of Forget Worries Tea House, now being directly pointed out, it seems there’s no denying it?

But Luo Qianqian shook her head in refusal: ”I dare not presume upon Old General Hua’s favor. Today, we’re merely fulfilling a task. What kind of people we are isn’t that important, right?”

”I beg your pardon for the previous offense. I hope the Lord will be magnanimous.” Hua Siye stood up without hesitation and knelt before Luo Qianqian.

Luo Qianqian calmly accepted his courtesy. After all, it was Hua Siye’s fault in the first place. If she didn’t have the strength, she might be injured and wouldn’t have seen him admit his wrongs.

”No harm done. A protective heart for one’s sister is understandable.” Luo Qianqian didn’t help him up; after all, he was a man, and she didn’t want to get involved in trouble.

Over there, Yan seemed to have finished his chess game and nodded slightly at Luo Qianqian.

”Brother, we’ve been out for a while. Hui will worry. We should head back.” Luo Qianqian called out to Yan calmly, meeting the gaze of two people.

Yan stood up: ”My sister makes sense. The two of us will take our leave.”

”The banquet is prepared. Please...” Hua Sicheng stood up quickly, looking surprised.

Unexpectedly, Old General Hua raised his hand to stop him, shaking his head gently, full of sighs.

Luo Qianqian didn’t look at him: ”Miss Hua, I’ll come to visit you tomorrow. Goodbye.”

Saying this, the two of them turned and left.

Hua Sicheng watched their backs leaving, frowning slightly: ”Father, why?”

”Nine Heavens Pavilion and Snow Palace are adversaries. This muddy water is truly not easy to wade into!” Old General Hua watched their departing figures, sighed deeply, and said, ”Sicheng, Siye, follow me.”

Hua Nianyi watched Luo Qianqian leave, feeling complicated inside. What should she do?

She really envied Luo Qianqian’s natural ease. If she were the eldest daughter of the Hua family, she certainly wouldn’t let the General’s Mansion fall into such a situation.

Luo Qianqian and Yan walked out of the General’s Mansion gate. She finally let out a heavy breath: ”I really don’t know where they got their information. Our speed should’ve been fast enough.”

”There’s something called a Message Jade Token.” Yan glanced at Luo Qianqian, discerned the direction, and walked ahead: ”Shall we check out the auction?”

”It’s not happening right now, so what’s there to see?” Luo Qianqian pursed her lips but still followed him.

Yan explained softly: ”Besides invitations, there’s another way to enter the auction.”

”What?” Luo Qianqian looked at him in surprise.

”Be the owner of an auction item.” Yan curved his lips, smiling gently, ”So we still have a way to get in.”

”Huh? You’re going to auction something? Don’t...” Luo Qianqian quickly shook her head and grabbed Yan’s sleeve: ”There might not be anything good, don’t waste it.”

”I only plan to clear out some unwanted items.” Yan raised his brows: ”Otherwise, isn’t it a loss if I charge you too?”

Luo Qianqian awkwardly let go of his hand. Had she done something like that? Only to Haan Yun, right?

While talking, they arrived at the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, where Yan confidently led the way inside.

”May I ask what you two are looking for? We have everything.” Someone immediately welcomed them with a smile, looking at them respectfully.

”Do you accept items?”

”Yes, please follow me inside.” The welcomer was momentarily startled but didn’t hesitate to lead them inside.

”Shopkeeper, they’re here to sell something.”

”What are you planning to sell?”

Yan didn’t speak, calmly taking out a Jade Vase from inside his clothes and handing it over to the tall wooden counter.

The shopkeeper picked up the Jade Vase, examined it with a magnifying glass, then opened it, widening his eyes in astonishment: ”This is...”