The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Chapter 1051: Chapter 1028: Prestige Amidst Chaos 96

Xiao Song blushed even more and hesitated for a moment before asking Xiao Hui, ”You, what do you think of the girl accompanying Mrs. Mei today? She’s about my age, and she speaks quite frankly...”

Xiao Hui maintained her smile, but a hint of wariness appeared in her eyes. ”Miss Su, huh? She’s quite nice.”

She smiled and said to Xiao Song, ”Brother, what is Yangzhou City like? I haven’t seen it. Come on, why don’t you come over and tell us all about it?”

Xiao Hui dragged Xiao Song to her room and called Xiao Yin and a few others to come over and chat with him.

Xiao Song had been away for a long time, and the younger siblings at home missed him quite a bit. Now that he was back, they naturally wanted to ask him all about his experiences, and besides, they were curious about what Yangzhou City was like. Knowing he was at Xiao Hui’s place, they all gathered over.

Xiao Yin and Xiao Yi each brought a plate of fruits, and Xiao Hui asked the maids to prepare some tea and snacks. These young men and women sat around the hearth and chatted with Xiao Song.

Xiao Hui began by asking about Yangzhou City, and casually brought up Su Yu, inquiring how Xiao Song got acquainted with her.

Xiao Song didn’t think much of it.

After all, they were his siblings, the people closest to him. He naturally shared whatever he could, discussing many details with Xiao Hui.

The young men of the family didn’t think much about it; they were more focused on the big issues outside and weren’t as meticulous as the girls.

But the girls at home sensed something was amiss.

Xiao Fu’s complexion turned pale as she listened.

Xiao Yin squinted slightly, biting on melon seeds with a cracking sound as if she were biting into an enemy.

After discussing for a while, Xiao Hui smiled and said, ”Brother must be tired, why don’t you rest first, and we’ll chat with you again tomorrow.”

Xiao Song stood up. ”Alright, I’ll head back first. To be honest, I’m quite worn out and need a good rest for a couple of days.”

He went back to his room to wash up and rest, while Xiao Rong and the others returned to their respective rooms.

But Xiao Fu and Xiao Yin stayed behind.

”Sister Hui, I don’t think that Su Yu is ordinary.”

Xiao Yin tossed the melon seeds from her hand back onto the plate, speaking with some anger.

Xiao Fu was also a bit upset. ”From the way Brother Song spoke, something seems off. I fear that Miss Su might have some intentions.”

Xiao Yun was gentle by nature, and Xiao Yi was innocent and lively. But these two girls weren’t foolish. They had been educated by Anning for several years, making them quite perceptive. They sensed that something was wrong too.

”Sister Hui, we should talk to Mother about it.”

Xiao Hui rubbed her forehead, ”I spoke to Mother, and how could she not see it? She has her own ideas in mind. Now, what worries me is Brother Song. He seems to fancy Miss Su and is thinking of asking Mother to propose to the Mei Family. Just imagine the trouble.”

The anger in Xiao Yin’s eyes grew more intense, mixed with a touch of worry.

If Su Yu was unproblematic, that would be one thing, but if she were prone to causing trouble with hidden agendas, who knows what chaos could ensue. If Su Yu were to tell Xiao Song that she had her eyes on Xiao Yuan, what would Xiao Song feel?

Xiao Song was a sincere and filial man, but this matter was different from others.

Youths take matters of the heart seriously. If Xiao Song truly resents Xiao Yuan because of this, a father-son conflict would be disastrous for the Xiao Family.

Xiao Yin, who read history, knew that there were instances where fathers and sons turned against each other over a woman, sometimes even to the extent of patricide. Those were blood-soaked lessons.

”If Su Yu really turns out to be troublesome, then she must not stay,” Xiao Yin said fiercely.

Xiao Hui murmured, ”We’ve all studied medicine and understand the properties of drugs. If she truly develops any plans, a few pills could make her wish she had never been born.”

Xiao Hui’s words were soft, but they gave off a sinister feeling.

These five girls were not to be underestimated.

Back in the day, they followed Anning and helped conquer this large Nanyi Prefecture City, especially Xiao Hui. She worked hand-in-hand with Anning and Xiao Yuan, taking the city with countless killings. To her, Su Yu was nothing.

”Let’s keep an eye on things.”

Xiao Fu said indifferently.

Mei Mansion

Mrs. Mei felt much refreshed after waking from a nap.

She called Su Yu to have a chat.

Looking at Su Yu’s lowered head and her fair, delicate features, Mrs. Mei smiled. ”Our Yu’er has grown up in the blink of an eye, and it’s about time she gets married.”

Su Yu feigned shyness. ”Aunt, Yu’er doesn’t want to marry; I want to stay by your side.”

Mrs. Mei laughed, ”Alright, alright, Yu’er can stay with me.”

She had the maid prepare some simple dishes and, after eating a few, she said to Su Yu, ”I never thought this Nanyi Prefecture was managed so well. The courtyard we live in now is even better than the one in Yangzhou City. It’s so big and clean, with windows made of glass. It must have cost a fortune.”

Glass was expensive in Yangzhou City. The Mei Family could afford it but only for small objects; using glass for windows was too extravagant for them.

”I think Nanyi is great,” Su Yu said quietly after putting down her chopsticks. ”It’s very clean here, and the streets are better arranged than those in Yangzhou. I’ve heard that the Third Young Master is kind to the people, and women here can walk freely on the streets, much more freely than in Yangzhou City.”

Mrs. Mei chuckled, ”Indeed, it’s nice. So, what’s your thought? I noticed Song’er seems to have some interest in you. He’s a good-looking, kind young man from a respectable family, and his mother grew up before my eyes. They’re trustworthy people. If you like him, I might just think of ways to match you two.”

Hearing this, Su Yu’s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly lowered her head. ”I... You mean well, Aunt, and I shouldn’t refuse, but... Mr. Song is nice, but he’s not the Third Young Master’s own son. Forgive my bluntness, he was adopted by the Third Young Master at the age of ten, having grown up alone before that. Who knows what his real temperament is like? After all, being without father or mother doesn’t inspire confidence.”

Su Yu had no interest in Xiao Song. Her heart was set on Xiao Yuan.

In her mind, Xiao Yuan was a great hero, someone to be adored, whereas Xiao Song was nothing in comparison.

Historical records have little to say about Xiao Song, and moreover, he wasn’t long-lived. How could marrying him compare to the prestige of marrying Xiao Yuan?

If not Xiao Yuan, she should at least marry someone like the Emperor of the Jing Dynasty, Xiao Ying. Xiao Song, an adopted son without talent or capability, and not nearly as handsome as Xiao Yuan, was of no interest to her.

However, Su Yu couldn’t express her true thoughts out loud, so she chose to criticize Xiao Song’s background.

She expected Mrs. Mei to agree with her judgment and feel more sympathy for her.

But unexpectedly, Mrs. Mei’s impression of her soured after hearing her remarks.