Only then did Madam Ling find that she was too excited. She had pulled the older female servant's collar so tight that the older female servant rolled her eyes and could not speak. Seeing that, Madam Ling immediately let go and hastily asked, "Whose maid poisoned my food? Tell us now!"
The older female servant coughed violently while covering her throat forcefully as soon as Madam Ling let go. She did not expect Madam Ling to hold her collar so tightly. Fortunately, the Fifth Young Lady had reminded Madam Ling. Therefore, the older female servant bowed slightly to Ning Xueyan to express her thanks while coughing.
But in Madam Ling's eyes, the older female servant's behavior convicted Ning Xueyan of sin. She grabbed Madam Dowager's sleeve with excitement and said while pointing to Ning Xueyan, "It's her, it's her! It was she who asked someone to poison my food and to lead the Marquis of Ping'an into here. She wants to ruin my reputation. Mother, please exe
In front of the opened door, Ning Zu'an redirected his gaze from Madam Ling to glare at Marquis of Ping'an. Blue veins were protruding on his forehead. The Marquis of Ping'an turned pale upon seeing his murderous rage. He was so frightened that his legs were shaking and his soul was close to flying out of him. He nearly joined Madam Ling in collapsing to the floor. Forcing a fawning smile on his face, he said, "Lord… Lord Protector… I swear it's all a misunderstanding. I had too much to drink. I don't know how… I end up running here and… There's nothing between me… and Madam!" He had always been a useless fool. This time, he suffered such a bad fright that he couldn't even form full sentences! A miserable silence shrouded the interior and exterior of the building. Ning Zu'an's eyes were bloodshot. He was exuding such an icy air that there was nearly no warmth at all. "You… dare do something like this?" "No… You mi
"Marquis..." Madam Ling called out for her husband affectionately. But seeing Ning Zu'an leave without paying her any heed, her heart sank into a pool of icy water. Knowing that she was in deep trouble this time, she glared at Ning Xueyan in resentment. The most suspicious person in this sudden affair was her. Ning Xueyan wore a little frown, but her gaze was filled with aloof mockery. Madam Ling had always wanted to tear her apart. Since that was the case, she must give Madam Ling a great gift... Madam Ling's actions prompted Madam Dowager to say sternly, "You're the First Madam of the Lord Protector's Manor. Do you think you're a concubine, to be making so much noise? Which madam in this capital acts like you, to dare seduce her man after an episode like this? What a wench." After signaling Mother Qin, she ignored Madam Ling and left while holding onto Ning Xueyan's hand. "Grandmother, don't be mad anymore. What families don'
It was obvious that the tall, elegant ink-black carriage embedded with jade and gold carried an esteemed guest. The breeze swept the half-rolled pearl necklace, causing it the pearls to emit a crisp rustling sound. One could faintly see the man sitting on the soft couch covered in golden silk. Leaning on him was a woman with a slip of white silk covering her face. Prince Yi lay on the jade couch on his side. His face was so delicate and gorgeous that it looked like it was carved out of jade. There was a small smirk on his lips, making him look even more bewitching. Yet no one dared to look straight at him. His eyes were ice-cold. His jet-black pupils emanated a startlingly bloodthirsty air. In the spacious and empty courtyard, he appeared sly and frigid. No one dared to meet his eyes. His nefarious aura seemed capable of dragging a person down to the nine levels of hell. Everyone's faces looked stiff. Prince Yi had always been
Just because Prince Yi could be unbridled, it didn't mean that he would inherit the throne in the end. The Emperor wasn't happy, just as his princes were. The former Emperor's edict wasn't absolute sometimes. The frequent delivery of beauties represented the Emperor's fear of him. This didn't mean Ning Xueyan regretted her decision. Her purpose had always been revenge. The future wasn't within her scope of consideration. She calmly lifted her head. Under the veil, the beautiful lady's eyes were filled with startling coldness and tranquility. She looked nothing like a fourteen-year-old lady. She looked up at him icily. "If you don't abandon me, I'll never abandon you." She didn't want to ponder on what the future would bring. Her consideration right now was her immediate benefits. She wanted to take every step to ensure her survival and keep going on. To her, the future was too distant... Perhaps, she might not eve
"How dare you?" Swords and sabers flew out from eunuchs and guards who stood on their side. In an instant, the two sabers and two swords already lay across Ning Xueyan's throat. Of course, those people Ao Chenyi carried with him must be experts. Now with the killing intent permeating in the air, they pointed their swords at the vital spot of her throat and placed their sabers across her jade-like neck. Such a beauty like her would perish immediately if they pressed a little harder. "You really have guts!" Ao Chenyi instantly waved the swords and sabers away with the other bare hand. His pair of evil pupils that others dared not to look at was filled with dense dark bloody color, which fixed steadily at Ning Xueyan. He looked as if his next step was to break the slender neck of Ning Xueyan. His appearance was more like the bloody equinox flowers that bloomed in hell. He was now as mysteriously beautiful and glamorous as Xiuluo, who ate human
"It is true that when thinking of someone, she is sure to appear," Ling Xueyan thought to herself. After covering the trace of sarcasm in her eyes, Ning Xueyan raised her head. Wearing a faint smile, she looked at Ning Lingyun, who was standing at the front door of Splendid Pavilion, neither cringing nor arrogant. "Fourth Sister, why are you here? Do you also want to buy some jewelry here? Is the jewelry here expensive?" Ning Lingyun was used to treat her meanly. Just when they met, she sneered that Ning Xueyan had seen little of the world. She was utterly unlike the fawning Ning Lingyun when she met Madam Ling and her daughter. Some people were just like this. They were like dogs wagging its tail ingratiatingly before those people who were superior to them. However, when they faced those persons who were inferior to them, they would insult them in every possible way. Seeing that Ning Xueyan stayed calm and indifferent, Ning Lingyun went bla
Did Ning Xueyan and Ning Yuling have an agreement? Ning Lingyun didn't believe it because she knew how much Ning Yuling hated Ning Xueyan. Last time, she got beaten by Ning Yuling because of Ning Xueyan. How was it possible that they would make an appointment? "How dare you talk nonsense?" Ning Lingyun's face became cold. "It is real. I don't dare to lie to you, Fourth Young Lady. It was true that Second Young Lady don't like my lady. But in this case, she indeed benefited because of my lady. Hence, Second Young Lady had to compensate her. Otherwise, where could my lady get the money? In the past few years, if Bright Frost Garden had any money, it would all be used to buy medicine for Second Madam and Fifth Young Lady." Seeing that Ning Lingyun still didn't believe her, Qingyu argued excitedly, and her face turned red with anger. "Then, what happened? Tell me clearly." Seeing her act like that, Ning Lingyun could not help askin
"Xia'er, don't make troubles. Give the hairpin back to the Young Lady," the girl in the hat ordered in a low voice. Her voice was gentle and sweet, and from the way she spoke, everyone could tell that she was well-bred in a rich family. However, there seemed to be a domineering air about her. In a low voice, she properly expressed her displeasure. "Yes, miss!" The maid called Xia'er took the jade hairpin reluctantly and put it on the counter with a snort, as if she was giving something to a beggar. "You're just a maid. How dare you turn your nose up at others in front of your master? Didn't your master teach you to be polite?" A girl of about 15 years old snorted, looking at Xia'er from the corner of her eyes. She and her maid stood on the other side of Ning Xueyan. She was a beautiful girl with bushy eyebrows and big eyes; such an appearance was pleasing to people. The girl in the hat turned to her maid and order