The Stunning Mad Empress: The Useless Third Miss-Chapter 36 - Framing and Poisoning

“Miss Xiao, do you think… at this moment, have Lin Fen and Mr. Xiao already seen it?” Xiao Qingcheng reached out and touched her chin, thinking about the powder she had just mixed on the spot.

She seemed to have… not quite mastered the dosage just now, and the enhancement was a bit too strong.

Probably, Xiao Feng and Lin Fen wouldn’t be able to see Nan Gongyu and Xiao Qingxue yet, right?

On the other side, at the door of the empty wing, Lin Fen and Xiao Feng were waiting with gloomy faces.

The embarrassing noises from inside the room were incessant.

The maids, old women, and guards following behind them all lowered their heads and dared not make a sound.

“Mother, what’s going on? Should we find a substitute to replace Eldest Sister…?”

Xiao Qingqing, thinking of the powder she had given, felt a wave of fear.

She wanted Xiao Qingxue to lose her reputation, but only if the Nan Gong matriarch came to the Xiao residence.

If something happened now, her parents would likely investigate thoroughly, and then… she would be in trouble!

Upon hearing this, Lin Fen slightly frowned: “Your eldest sister is really muddled. Qingqing, you’re right. I need to find a woman to replace your eldest sister.”

With that, Lin Fen turned to her personal old woman and whispered: “Go to the brothel in town and bring over a courtesan!”

“Yes, Madam! I’ll go right away!”

Xiao Qingqing, standing nearby, let out a slight sigh of relief.

Just at that moment, the noises inside the room subsided a bit.

Xiao Qingqing stepped forward to push the door open.

“Qingqing, step back!”

Xiao Feng reprimanded.

Xiao Qingqing hesitated for a moment, then had to swallow her anxiety and retreat to Lin Fen’s side.

“Qingqing, don’t be reckless. As a young lady, leading the charge like this is quite improper,” Lin Fen also chimed in.

Xiao Qingqing, suppressing the cold sweat on her forehead and her pale face, replied: “Yes! Qingqing knows better.”

Xiao Feng hesitated for a moment, then turned to Lin Fen and said: “Madam, I’ll leave it to you!”

Lin Fen looked annoyed: “Sir, you’re overthinking. Although it’s… excessive for Young Master Nan Gong to invite a woman from outside the residence to alleviate his worries in our Xiao residence, it indeed requires me, the lady of the house, to kindly persuade him.”

Lin Fen spoke insincerely in front of everyone.

Xiao Feng also coughed: “Ahem, Young Master Nan Gong is young and spirited. It’s understandable for him to do such things.”

Lin Fen and Xiao Feng exchanged glances and smiled at each other.

“Knock knock!”

“Young Master Nan Gong, this is Lady Xiao. Is it convenient for you to speak outside?”

Inside the room, Nan Gongyu and Xiao Qingxue were still entwined, oblivious to the drug’s effects that hadn’t worn off yet.

Outside, Xiao Qingqing was pacing anxiously on the spot.

“Damn it! The drug’s effects couldn’t possibly still be in place? If Young Master Nan Gong and Eldest Sister don’t come out soon, Eldest Young Master Nan Gong will be here!”

A personal maid nearby stepped forward and whispered: “Second Miss, don’t worry. How about you go and engage Eldest Young Master Nan Gong first?”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingqing’s face lit up with delight.

Although Nan Gongyu was the heir of the Nan Gong family, Nan Gong Feng’s elegant and ethereal appearance still made her heart itch terribly.

If she could both find a way to mediate for her eldest sister and get close to Eldest Young Master Nan Gong, preparing for the future, why not?

“You’re right.”

With that, Xiao Qingqing walked over and slightly knelt to Xiao Feng: “Father, I’ll go see if Eldest Young Master Nan Gong is ready to come over!”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng’s deep eyes flashed with a hint of tenderness: “Qingqing is truly obedient and filial. You should go and accompany Eldest Young Master Nan Gong well. Do not neglect our distinguished guest!”

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The last sentence, Xiao Feng’s tone was noticeably emphasized.

Xiao Qingqing pursed her lips, her eyes smiling: “Yes, I understand.”

On the other side, Nan Gong Feng looked up at the sky, then turned to Xiao Qingcheng and asked: “How long does the powder you made on the spot last?”

Xiao Qingcheng tidied her sleeves, frowned, and said: “How would I know? It’s my first time doing this. I guess… about an hour or so!”

Nan Gong Feng’s mouth twitched slightly, glanced at Xiao Qingcheng who had changed into a long dress, and a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes: “By the way, when will Miss Xiao reveal her true appearance to me?”

Xiao Qingcheng snorted coldly, her face displeased as she replied: “It’s not this face that I’m cooperating with you. Why do you care so much about looks?”

Nan Gong Feng was momentarily speechless, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face: “Alright, consider I didn’t ask!”

Not far away, Gong San, watching the interaction between his master and Xiao Qingcheng, was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped to the ground.

“Here, Miss Xiao, put on this mask. I’ll take you to watch the show in broad daylight!”

With that, Nan Gong Feng stepped forward and carefully placed the golden silk mask, which was shimmering with a golden light, onto Xiao Qingcheng’s cheek.

When Xiao Qingqing led her maid into Nan Gong Feng’s courtyard, what she saw was this glaring scene.

In the night, the moonlight was hazy.

Nan Gong Feng, dressed in a moon-white robe and wearing a fox fur cloak, had a rare gentle smile on his handsome face.

Opposite him, a woman in a light purple dress had a waist so slender it seemed breakable.

Her ink-black hair was draped over her shoulders, and her气质清冷出众气质清冷出众. She tilted her sharp chin slightly, allowing Nan Gong Feng to place the mask on her.

Seeing this, Xiao Qingqing felt a surge of jealousy in her heart.

Her rather pretty eyes were now filled with malice and venom.

She had wanted Nan Gongyu so much before, but seeing Nan Gongyu and Xiao Qingxue entwined together didn’t stir even a ripple in her heart.

Yet why did seeing Nan Gong Feng’s gentle smile towards this woman in front of him make her heart ache as if pricked by a thousand needles?

“Master, Second Miss Xiao has arrived.”

Gong San, noticing Xiao Qingqing, stepped forward slightly and spoke.

Nan Gong Feng remained unmoved: “Lean your head forward a bit more. I’ll fasten the string for you. Otherwise, if the mask falls off later, don’t blame me.”

Xiao Qingcheng rolled her eyes in exasperation: “Since it’s so troublesome, why don’t you just let me do it myself?”

Little Pearl , inside the sleeve, was seething with anger: “Exactly! Master, this despicable man is taking advantage of you!”

“It’s just a mask; it doesn’t really matter.”

Xiao Qingcheng didn’t think anything wrong of it, or rather… her heart had never lingered on Nan Gong Feng.

“Alright! You really have quite the temper! I wonder which man will dare to take you on in the future.”

Feeling the absence of the pleasant scent close to his nose, Nan Gong Feng forced a smile to mask the emptiness he felt inside and teased Xiao Qingcheng.

“Qingqing pays her respects to Eldest Young Master Nan Gong!”

Just as Xiao Qingcheng was about to retort, Xiao Qingqing suddenly spoke up.

Xiao Qingcheng turned her head to look.

At the same time, Xiao Qingqing, who had stood up, also looked at Xiao Qingcheng.

In just one glance, an inexplicable tension filled the air…