Volume 3, Chapter 213 – This Girl is a Seductress

Qin Qingfen stared at Lu Zhuxin for a long while, then suddenly realized what was happening.

Because she hadn’t yet undergone bloodline verification, the Chi family hadn’t officially acknowledged Yu Lizhi’s identity.

But those who knew the inside story understood that Chi Xiyan had brought this girl in under the name of a Chi family young lady.

The food, clothing, and accommodations Chi Xiyan arranged for Yu Lizhi were all according to Chi family legitimate daughter standards.

Yu Lizhi was only one recognition ceremony away from becoming a true Chi family young lady.

And now, this little girl was deliberately saying she wasn’t yet a Chi family young lady and couldn’t speak like a prestigious family’s young lady.

This little seductress was actually using indirect language to remind Qin Qingfen to mind her own status.

Others might not hear the meaning in this girl’s words. But who was Qin Qingfen? She’d witnessed so many sordid affairs in the inner residence. She could smell this little girl’s seductive scheming a mile away.

Good heavens, how old was this wild girl anyway?

At such a young age, already so calculating. What would happen when she grew older?

Keeping such a little seductress by Chi Xiyan’s side was far too dangerous, wasn’t it?

Chi Xiyan was pure and kind-hearted. Qin Qingfen worried she would fall for this seductress’s tricks.

“Zhizhi, what are you saying?” Chi Xiyan said. “You’re my younger sister. Of course you’re also a young lady of the Chi residence.”

“What you lack now is merely a title.”

“Once the recognition ceremony passes, Father will clear your name before numerous clan elders. At that time, you’ll be a rightful Chi family young lady.”

“Xiyan!” Upon hearing this, Qin Qingfen’s eye twitched involuntarily. “Watch your words!”

Chi Xiyan frowned at Qin Qingfen. “What’s wrong? Nanny Qin, is there a problem with what I said?”

“Without going through the recognition ceremony, she still can’t officially count as Chi family!” Qin Qingfen said with a serious expression.

Even knowing Chi Xiyan wanted to win hearts, in Qin Qingfen’s view, Chi Xiyan was still being far too accommodating to this little seductress!

Such words were fine to say in her own courtyard. But if they reached others’ ears, it might be disadvantageous to Chi Xiyan.

Chi Xiyan said, “Bloodline verification is completely fair. As long as Zhizhi is of the Chi family bloodline, there won’t be any problems.”

“Zhizhi becoming the Chi family’s daughter is only a matter of time.”

At this moment, Lu Zhuxin tugged at Chi Xiyan’s hand. “Sister, don’t say that.”

“This old nanny is right. I haven’t yet received official recognition from the Chi family. If people knew you said this, I’m afraid it would invite gossip.”

“Sister, you said before that you have a goal you must achieve. This path is dangerous and can’t have the slightest error.”

“The so-called title of Chi family young lady is merely an empty name. I don’t care about such things.”

“I don’t want to cause you trouble because of me.”

After hearing Lu Zhuxin finish, Chi Xiyan reached out and gently patted the girl’s hair. “Alright, since Zhizhi has said so, then let’s not mention this matter for now.”

“Mm.” Lu Zhuxin nodded obediently.

Watching this scene before her, Qin Qingfen clenched her fists.

This seductress! So shameless!

Looking at that pure, lovely yet seductive, affected face, Qin Qingfen felt an impulse to rush up and tear it apart.

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What she hated most in her life was this seductive appearance! Just like this seductress’s dead mother, afraid men wouldn’t smell the seductive scent on her body!

When Qin Qingfen’s gaze moved to Chi Xiyan, her expression became complicated again.

Chi Xiyan was someone she’d raised with her own hands. All along, she’d been pushing Chi Xiyan to learn business management, practice swordsmanship, and study various skills to prepare for taking over the Chi family in the future.

And when Chi Xiyan worked hard toward this goal, her opponents were naturally those man-eating old foxes in the business world.

Though difficulties abounded, Chi Xiyan had always done well. Even Chi Jingwen couldn’t find fault with Chi Xiyan’s performance.

But now Qin Qingfen discovered she’d overlooked something very important.

She’d actually forgotten to teach Chi Xiyan how to identify and deal with seductresses like Yu Lizhi!

“Xiyan, this girl she…”

“Nanny Qin!” Chi Xiyan interrupted Qin Qingfen’s words.

She released Lu Zhuxin’s smooth hair and shook her head at Qin Qingfen.

“I’ve already told you. Zhizhi is very important to me. She stands on my side, and I hope you’ll treat her as you treat me.”

“Nanny Qin, don’t say words that shouldn’t be said.”

Qin Qingfen’s mouth opened slightly, her eyes showing bewilderment.

Chi Xiyan had said this much. She naturally understood Chi Xiyan’s hint.

Chi Xiyan was telling her not to continue speaking carelessly in front of this girl.

Could it be that Chi Xiyan had actually already seen through this little girl’s scheming and was just playing along in a sisterly affection act?

Was it really like that?

Qin Qingfen didn’t speak.

Only the gaze she directed at Lu Zhuxin remained full of hostility.

Toward this type of seductress, she couldn’t summon any favorable feelings.

“Heh…” Facing Qin Qingfen’s gaze full of hostility and rejection, Lu Zhuxin only gave a contemptuous smile.

She knew that Chi Xiyan was already displeased with Qin Qingfen for hiring assassins without permission.

Lu Zhuxin deliberately provoked Qin Qingfen because she wanted to anger her and try to stir up conflict between her and Chi Xiyan.

This old woman, Lu Zhuxin hadn’t yet settled accounts with her for hiring Sin Moon Tower assassins to kill her!

However, what Lu Zhuxin hadn’t expected was that Qin Qingfen was now stopped by just one look from Chi Xiyan.

This Qin Qingfen could actually hold back.

Lu Zhuxin raised her head, her eyes curving as she smiled at Chi Xiyan. “Sister, I understand your kindness. Please don’t be upset with this old nanny because of me.”

Hearing these words, Qin Qingfen felt her scalp tingling again.

She felt that over a decade of cultivated composure was about to be completely destroyed by this girl in a single evening.

This little seductress—would she ever stop!

If Chi Xiyan weren’t standing beside her, Qin Qingfen would probably have exploded on the spot.

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Lu Zhuxin glanced at Qin Qingfen’s expression from the corner of her eye, thinking what a pity.

“Zhizhi, I’m not angry,” Chi Xiyan said, lowering her eyes slightly. “This is Nanny Qin. She’s my wet nurse. Though a servant of the Chi residence, she’s the most trustworthy person in my courtyard. Her words may not sound pleasant, but she actually means no harm. In the future, you two should get along well.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhuxin couldn’t help but grumble internally: No harm? She already wanted to kill me. That’s harmless?

However, on the surface she still maintained an obedient, charming appearance.

“Sister, I’ll get along well with Nanny Qin.”

Chi Xiyan smiled. “Having you two is my greatest support in the Chi family.”

Qin Qingfen maintained a cold expression, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

Seeing this, Lu Zhuxin walked up to Qin Qingfen and said obediently, “Nanny Qin, I just arrived at the Chi residence yesterday. There are many things I don’t understand. In the future, I’ll need Nanny Qin to teach me more.”

Qin Qingfen’s eyelids twitched wildly. Seeing this seductress was like seeing demons and monsters.

Not beating her was already being generous.

How did this little seductress have the face to try and get closer?

What did she want?

Lu Zhuxin looked at Qin Qingfen’s completely cold face, and grievance welled up on her own face.

She said pitifully to Chi Xiyan, “Sister… did I say something wrong again?”

Chi Xiyan felt helpless inside. She opened her mouth. “Nanny Qin.”

Qin Qingfen’s expression was somewhat stiff at this moment.

Chi Xiyan was urging her to establish a good relationship with this girl, but all she saw on this girl’s face was scheming and calculation.

Though she didn’t know what scheme this little seductress was plotting, this little seductress clearly had no good intentions!

“Sister, don’t scold Nanny Qin,” Lu Zhuxin said. “Nanny Qin must have some misunderstanding about me, so she has a poor impression of me.”

“Sister, let me spend more time with Nanny Qin to get more familiar with her. She should be able to clear up her misunderstanding of me.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Qingfen couldn’t help but say, “Spend more time together. How do you want to spend time with me?”

Chi Xiyan also looked at Lu Zhuxin with curiosity.

“Let me help Nanny Qin with some tasks,” Lu Zhuxin said while looking at Chi Xiyan, her face showing a trace of apology. “I’m sorry, Sister. I accidentally overheard some of your conversation just now.”

“Nanny Qin needs to leave the residence to procure some items needed for the recognition ceremony. Let me go with Nanny Qin.”

“This way I can spend more time with Nanny Qin, clear up her misunderstanding of me, and make her change her opinion of me.”

“Is that alright, Sister?”

Upon hearing this, Qin Qingfen looked at Lu Zhuxin with surprise.

What was this seductress trying to do?

Since earlier, Qin Qingfen hadn’t given her any pleasant looks. Why was she so insistent on becoming closer?

Did she think her seductive qualities would work on Qin Qingfen?

Being alone with this wild girl, Qin Qingfen couldn’t guarantee she could tolerate the girl’s seductive appearance, nor could she guarantee she wouldn’t do something to this girl.

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Suddenly, Qin Qingfen’s eyes flickered, and her thoughts changed.

This might also be an opportunity!

This little seductress had impure intentions.

Keeping her constantly by Chi Xiyan’s side, Qin Qingfen worried Chi Xiyan would be influenced by the little seductress.

And now, this little seductress was voluntarily delivering herself. Then they could avoid Chi Xiyan and properly handle her.

After hearing Lu Zhuxin’s words, Chi Xiyan frowned lightly. “No, this won’t do. Zhizhi, letting you go out alone is too dangerous. What if you encounter assassins again? Moreover, you’re still injured.”

“Xiyan, let’s do it this way. I think this is a good idea,” Qin Qingfen said. “Little Lizhi is right. I truly lack understanding of her.”

“And this is indeed a good opportunity for us to increase our understanding.”

“I know you’re worried about her safety. However, you don’t need to worry too much about it.”

“The Sin Moon Tower assassins won’t come anymore,” Qin Qingfen said confidently. “If you’re really worried, you can arrange for Chi residence experts to secretly protect her.”

Lu Zhuxin glanced at Qin Qingfen.

Sin Moon Tower assassins won’t come anymore?

In other words, Qin Qingfen had already canceled the assassination contract?

With Qin Qingfen’s brain, she’d do something this wise?

Chi Xiyan must have convinced her.

However, after canceling the contract, would the Sin Moon Tower assassins really not come?

That was uncertain.

Sin Moon Tower assassins had suffered quite a loss at Hu Mei’er’s hands. With Sin Moon Tower’s vengeful style, this matter wouldn’t be settled so simply.

If they couldn’t find Hu Mei’er, they might very well come after Lu Zhuxin instead.

This matter now had nothing to do with Qin Qingfen’s contract.

However, Qin Qingfen didn’t know this.

“Sister, look. Nanny Qin also agrees,” Lu Zhuxin said. “I’ve been at the manor for so long. Just consider letting me go out to relax.”

Chi Xiyan listened to Lu Zhuxin’s pleading words, still feeling somewhat hesitant inside.

“Xiyan, I’ll be there. Don’t worry,” Qin Qingfen said. “This is Beihe Commandery. No one would dare attack Chi family within the city.”

“Listen to me, it’ll be fine.”

As Qin Qingfen spoke, she kept making eyes at Chi Xiyan.

Chi Xiyan saw this. She frowned and hesitated for a while.

“Alright, but you must promise me not to delay too long outside.”

“Yes, Sister!” Lu Zhuxin nodded repeatedly.

Chi Xiyan looked Lu Zhuxin up and down again. “Zhizhi, you just got up. You haven’t washed and dressed yet, have you?”

“Mm…” Lu Zhuxin tilted her head slightly, looking a bit embarrassed. “Right… I haven’t had time yet.”

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Chi Xiyan smiled and shook her head. “This won’t do. How can we let a woman of the Chi family go out with a bare face and no regard for appearance?”

“Before going out, you should wash and dress yourself properly.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhuxin immediately understood that Chi Xiyan wanted to send her away. She and Qin Qingfen had things to discuss.

However, it didn’t matter. Lu Zhuxin had already achieved her objective anyway.

Having obtained the opportunity to go out, she could retrieve that item.

So Lu Zhuxin smiled lightly and nodded. “Alright, Sister. I’ll go now.”

After speaking, she curtsied slightly to the two of them and left with small steps, leaving the space to these two people.

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After Lu Zhuxin left, Chi Xiyan asked with furrowed brows, “Aunt, what do you want to do?”

Qin Qingfen’s expression also turned serious. “Xiyan, haven’t you noticed something’s wrong?”

“What’s wrong?”

Chi Xiyan thought of her earlier suspicions about Yu Lizhi. She suspected Yu Lizhi harbored improper thoughts toward her.

Though she’d made efforts to test this, she hadn’t obtained definitive results.

“Has Aunt discovered something?”

“As I thought, you haven’t noticed, Xiyan,” Qin Qingfen said. “Don’t you feel you and she are being far too intimate? Even if you want to win her heart and completely tie her to your side, right now the distance at which you two interact has already exceeded what’s normal between sisters, hasn’t it?”

Chi Xiyan continued frowning.

Was her distance with Yu Lizhi too close?

“Has it?” she asked.

Apart from the intimate actions she’d taken earlier to test Yu Lizhi, Chi Xiyan hadn’t done anything else particularly excessive.

“Xiyan, though she looks thin and small, you two are sisters of the same age. Would normal same-age sisters bathe each other or help each other dress?”

“But there was a reason for that,” Chi Xiyan explained. “Zhizhi was injured and couldn’t manage herself. She also didn’t want maids serving her. So I had to help her.”

“That’s exactly the problem!” Qin Qingfen said. “You’ve only been with her a few days. To her, what’s the difference between you and those maids? Why can’t she accept those maids but can accept you?”

“…” Chi Xiyan was speechless.

This was also a point she found strange. The root of her suspicions about Yu Lizhi.

“Moreover, there’s the most important point.”

“Xiyan, you yourself have an odd habit. You detest dirty, messy things.”

“Things stained with filth and overly close social distances make you feel uncomfortable all over.”

“That’s why you’ve never liked being served by maids.”

Qin Qingfen looked at Chi Xiyan, her expression gradually becoming complex.

“But just now, I saw you not only help that girl dress and arrange her clothing, you also touched that girl’s hair.”

“Xiyan, haven’t you noticed that with that girl, your odd habit has stopped reacting?”