Rebirth: After Becoming the Villainess-Chapter 54: As Expected of My Sister Mei

Song Xingfeng quickly agreed and turned to have someone escort Song Lianhe back to Xubai Small Building.

"Father," Song Lianhe suddenly spoke up. "I was dragged here to Die Cui Pavilion by maids and nannies. If I go back just like this, how will I ever hold my head up in the General Mansion again? I have no one to rely on, and no mother to protect me..."

Song Xingfeng’s head throbbed. He massaged the space between his eyebrows and said patiently, "Then what is it you want?"

She smiled and glanced back at Liu Ruoqing. "In that case, I’ll have to trouble Aunt Liu to escort me back personally."

"What did you say?!"

Mrs. Liu’s face changed. "My lord! She’s deliberately trying to humiliate me..."

"That’s enough! I’m asking you to escort her back to her courtyard, it’s not some monumental task! How is that humiliating? And don’t forget, you are her mother!"

Song Xingfeng was just trying to smooth things over. This endless infighting in the inner residence was more complex and frustrating than leading an army! Even his gaze toward Mrs. Liu turned reproachful. ’It is said that one should marry a virtuous woman, for a virtuous wife brings prosperity for three generations. If she had just handled this properly, would I need to be here making a fool of myself?!’

He even felt that the caning he’d received was completely unjustified!

He’d never been punished by the Holy Emperor for anything on the battlefield, yet now, a fire in his own home had made him the laughingstock of the imperial court!

Consequently, his patience with Mrs. Liu wore even thinner. "Just hurry up and escort her back."

"My lord!"

Mrs. Liu looked at him in disbelief. "You..."

"Mother."

Song Xilan lowered her gaze and said softly, "Little Sister is just being a bit difficult. Don’t stoop to her level. Please, just escort her back quickly."

Mrs. Liu looked at her daughter, then gritted her teeth and stalked off.

Song Lianhe glanced at the novel’s heroine. Her eyes swept over Song Xilan’s head, and seeing that the halo there had already dimmed, she smiled in satisfaction.

Song Xilan was baffled by her smile, wondering what she was scheming now. An inexplicable sense of alarm rose in her heart.

As she passed the entrance, Song Lianhe didn’t even spare Zhou Junlin a single glance.

He frowned, feeling thoroughly displeased.

Song Lianhe finally got her wish and was comfortably carried out of Die Cui Pavilion by the servants.

Seeing Mrs. Liu walking alongside her, supported by Nanny Tian, she couldn’t have been more delighted.

Back at Xubai Small Building, she stepped out of the sedan chair. "Thank you, Aunt Liu."

Mrs. Liu’s legs were already trembling with exhaustion and her face was pale. She glared at Lianhe, gritting her teeth.

In all her years since marrying into the General Mansion, Mrs. Liu had lived a pampered life. When had she ever been forced to attend to someone’s sedan chair! That little hussy had deliberately made things difficult for her, making them circle the vast General Mansion a full three times!

"We’re leaving!"

She left with a flick of her sleeve.

"Do come again, Aunt Liu~"

Song Lianhe waved at her retreating back. ’Ah, seeing her so unhappy makes me so happy.’

She pushed open the courtyard gate, and as soon as she stepped inside, she heard Shuang Ye’s voice. "Stop! Ah Yu, calm down!"

"Oh? What’s all this about?"

The young man, who was being held back by Shuang Ye, immediately brightened up the moment he saw her. He broke free from Shuang Ye’s grasp and ran over. "Miss!"

He had been eating well lately and had been given plenty of nutritional supplements, causing him to shoot up in a massive growth spurt. It felt like only a few days had passed, but he looked completely different. She even had to tilt her head back to look at him now.

Song Lianhe smiled at him and reached up to pat his head. Ah Yu subtly bent down to make it easier for her, his earlobes turning red again.

Shuang Ye came over as well. "Miss, are you all right? We rushed back and heard you’d been taken to Die Cui Pavilion!"

"I’m fine. I just went over for a cup of tea and came right back."

Ah Yu didn’t believe her. He stared at her intently, his bright, dark eyes scanning her from head to toe. Only after confirming that she was completely unharmed did he finally breathe a small sigh of relief.

"Come on, tell me about your progress."

Song Lianhe lounged leisurely on the chaise longue in the courtyard. She took the small teapot Shuang Ye handed her and took a sip straight from the spout.

Ah Yu arranged the pastries he’d brought back from Wangyue Restaurant on a plate, placed it within her easy reach, and then stood obediently by her side.

Listening to their reports, Song Lianhe nodded continuously. "Good, very good. At this rate, we can pick an auspicious date to open for business."

Then she asked, "Have you contacted Young Master Yan?"

Shuang Ye replied, "Young Master Yan said he has no objections and leaves everything to your arrangement, Miss."

Just as they were talking, they heard the sharp voice of a mansion guard from outside the gate. "Who are you?"

"I’m looking for the Second Miss."

Song Lianhe froze.

’Xuan Mei!’

She shot to her feet and led Shuang Ye and Ah Yu out of the small courtyard.

Xuan Mei was completely surrounded by the mansion guards. She stood with her sword in her arms, her expression impassive. Her robes fluttered around her, cutting a heroic and formidable figure.

Song Lianhe grinned when she saw her.

’That’s my Sister Mei, all right. Why knock when you can fight your way in?’