The Stunning Mad Empress: The Useless Third Miss-Chapter 61 - First Encounter with Xiao Xiao

On the streets of Xiao City outside the mansion gates, the hustle and bustle was extraordinary; the crowded throng moved through it, presenting a scene of prosperity. Within the mansion’s courtyard, however, the deep shade of trees and the beautiful scenery created a tranquil atmosphere. The misty pavilions and buildings were arranged in an orderly fashion, exuding an ancient charm.

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Before her eyes lay a narrow cobblestone path, winding its way through pavilions and towers. There were no flowers in sight, yet the fragrance of flowers filled the air. No birds were encountered, yet their songs could be heard. A gentle breeze swept through, bringing with it a sense of cleanliness and comfort. On either side of the path, maids and servants moved back and forth along the corridors, all neatly dressed and with solemn expressions.

“The main branch of the Xiao family has indeed put effort into their courtyard,” one guard remarked.

“Humph! Compared to the Honored One’s courtyard, it falls far short. But compared to Xiao Family Town, it is indeed much better,” another guard added.

Little Pearl, comfortably nestled in Xiao Qingcheng’s arms, turned over and continued to nap. Xiao Qingcheng reached out and playfully tousled Little Pearl’s soft fur: “So, I really did wrong you before, didn’t I?”

Upon hearing this, Little Pearl’s heart skipped a beat: “No, no! Wherever the master is, that’s the most comfortable place.”

Satisfied with the flattery, Xiao Qingcheng nodded: “Hmm, that’s more like it.”

“The adults, this is the first-class reception hall in the front courtyard. Please have some tea and snacks here for now, and I will go and invite the head of the family,” the leading guard said.

The head guard nodded: “Yes, quickly!”

After the Xiao family’s steward left,

the leading guard turned to Xiao Qingcheng and said: “Miss, no matter what Lord Xiao asks, shall I answer on your behalf?”

Xiao Qingcheng raised an eyebrow, her expression somewhat doubtful.

Little Pearl added: “Master, this must be the Honored One’s instruction. Listen to him.”

Hearing this, Xiao Qingcheng nodded: “Alright.”

The guard respectfully saluted and then gestured for Xiao Qingcheng to sit in the first chair of the guest seat.

In a short while, a middle-aged man came to the reception hall with a smile.

Before he arrived, his voice came first.

The hearty laughter was mixed with a sense of magnanimity and an aura of inner energy,

Xiao Qingcheng, sitting in the chair, frowned and said: “Little Pearl, go into my sleeve.”

Little Pearl also sensed something amiss in the voice and quickly obeyed, crawling inside.

“Hahaha! Honored guests have arrived, and I failed to welcome you from afar. Please forgive me!”

With the words, the man arrived.

Xiao Qingcheng looked in the direction of the voice and saw a middle-aged man adorned in brocade and silk, with a commanding presence.

His still clearly defined facial features carried a touch of middle-aged沧桑 and the domineering authority of someone in power.

The high-level aura emanating from his voice swept through the entire reception hall like a gust of wind.

Xiao Qingcheng closed her eyes with a hint of displeasure.

“Hehehe, why have the adults from the Xianfu made time to visit our humble abode?”

The man entered the room without sparing a glance at Xiao Qingcheng, who was quietly seated nearby, and instead addressed the neatly dressed guards from the Xianfu.

“We are here by our master’s order to personally escort Miss Xiao San, whom we encountered on the way, to the Xiao residence,” the leading guard said, shifting the focus to Xiao Qingcheng.

Only then did the middle-aged man finally turn his gaze to Xiao Qingcheng.

His sharp, eagle-like eyes were filled with coldness and shrewdness.

“Miss Xiao San? Could it be… Niece Qingcheng?”

His words were laced with five parts surprise and three parts feigned delight.

“Master, it seems Lord Xiao doesn’t really like you,” Little Pearl commented.

“Of course not,” Xiao Qingcheng replied.

“Indeed! This is the third miss of the Xiao family’s main branch, Xiao Qingcheng. On our way here, it seems that the second young master of the Xiao family has run into some trouble. To be on the safe side, our master decided to personally escort Miss Xiao San,” the leading guard explained.

Lord Xiao squinted his eyes, not rushing to speak.

After a moment of deliberation, he continued to inquire, “May I ask who your master is?”

The leading guard let out a cold laugh, his face slightly displeased: “Lord Xiao, you are not yet worthy of knowing our master’s name. If you do not wish to invite trouble upon yourself, it would be wise to be more courteous to Miss Xiao San.”

Lord Xiao immediately put on a flattering expression: “Of course! Of course!”

After a pause, Lord Xiao turned to look at the unusually quiet Xiao Qingcheng and frowned, saying, “I heard that Qingcheng has been… mentally incapacitated for many years?”

The leading guard smiled and said, “Our master has already cured Miss Xiao San and has also briefed her on some basic matters. Lord Xiao, all you need to do is take good care of her.”

Lord Xiao clasped his hands together: “Thank you, esteemed adults. How about Xiao Xiao personally sees you off?”

The leading guard waved his hand: “There is no need. Our master instructed that we must have the Xiao family’s elder ancestor meet Miss Xiao San in person for our mission to be considered complete.”

As soon as these words were spoken, Lord Xiao’s face turned somewhat displeased.

“Well… it would be the same if I took her there myself. After all, Qingcheng is still my second brother’s only daughter. No matter what, I would never harm her,” Lord Xiao said.

The leading guard’s face was stern, his expression cold: “Our master’s instructions, we dare not disobey.”

“I suddenly remembered what Qian Xun said before he left… In this main branch of the Xiao family, only the old matriarch will be truly sincere towards me.”

“Master, following the Honored One’s words is definitely right.”

“Hmm, I think so too. This time, my admiration for him has grown even stronger.”

“Yay! Master, do you like the Honored One a bit now?”

Little Pearl, inside the sleeve, curiously asked.

Before Xiao Qingcheng could answer Little Pearl, a sudden voice came from the reception hall: “Daddy, are there guests from the Xianfu at home? Who are they? Are they the elders who come to recruit disciples for the Xianfu?”

The voice was clear and melodious, with a touch of playfulness and youthful innocence.

As the voice fell, the person appeared.

A beautiful young girl, dressed in a bright red, waist-tied dress, looked to be around twelve or thirteen years old, not much older than Xiao Qingcheng.

Her long, black hair, like silk, was tied into an extremely exquisite bun.

Within the bun, gold hairpins and jade and glass beads were embedded.

Her fair and delicate face was adorned with a touch of exquisite makeup.

Her fiery red lips curved into a smile when she looked at Xiao Xiao in the main hall.

From a distance, she looked like a burning flame.

“Master, this woman is truly beautiful.”

“Yes, she indeed has a good appearance. Her cultivation is not low either.”

“But compared to your appearance, she still falls short by three or four points. However, her cultivation is above yours.”

“Hmm, I can sense that too. Little Pearl, can you tell her exact level of cultivation?”

“Inner energy at the seventh layer. But her foundation is too weak. It’s obvious that she has been propped up by rare treasures. She should only be able to exert the strength of the fourth layer of inner energy, at most!”

As Little Pearl spoke, Xiao Qingcheng suddenly guessed the identity of the girl before her.

“You, you’re being naughty!”

Xiao Xiao, with his hands behind his back, had a seemingly stern face but was filled with indulgence and affection.