The Devious First-Daughter (Web Novel)

Chapter 357 A Pair of Sisters Were Disgraced

Ning Yuling did not lean on Ao Mingyu accidentally. Since she entered the waterside pavilion, her attention had been on Ao Mingyu. She was deeply in love with Ao Mingyu. So many things had happened because she had been unwilling. At this time, when she suddenly saw Ao Mingyu, she was intent on getting close to him. She was so excited and affectionate.

Therefore, she had a different focus than the others. She focused on Ao Mingyu and quietly approached him. At this moment, she did not notice that she had become the focus of everyone’s attention.

“Third Prince,” she said excitedly. She looked at Ao Mingyu, her eyes sparkling. Madam Ling had promised her that as long as she did not make any trouble, she would be sent to the Third Prince’s Manor. Even if she went into the manor as a concubine, she did not care. In the future, she could fight for the position of the Legal Wife.

It was rare to see the Third Prince. So, she must try her best to make a favorable impression on him, and let him know that she was no longer the bad-tempered Ning Yuling.

“Second Young Lady, don’t you want to see to your sister? She doesn’t look good.” Everyone was looking at him and then at her. Although he seemed gentle and elegant, Ao Mingyu felt depressed.

No one knew about Ning Yuling’s affair, but how could he not know? He would learn the truth as long as he asked Ao Xian about it. How could a woman who had already lost her virginity dare to think about him? How could he not be angry? The Lord Protector’s Manor did not send Ning Xueyan to his manor, but sent a bitch? Did they think that he was collecting trash here?

Ning Yuling felt different when she heard those words She thought Ao Mingyu was concerned about her. Immediately, her face turned red and her eyes looked very charming. She looked at Ao Chenyi shyly and said, “Yes, Your Highness. I’ll go and see her now.”

After saying that, she turned and seemed to be looking at Ning Ziyan, who had been rescued by others. However, she slipped and stepped on her sash. She suddenly could not stand upright and fell backward with a scream. The Third Prince, Ao Mingyu, was there. In public, as long as he held her, things would be much easier.

According to the strength of the Lord Protector’s Manor, the Third Prince had to give an explanation.

She had a good plan, but unexpectedly, her falling body did not drop into the expected embrace. A figure flashed in front of her. Before she could react, Ning Yuling had already fallen heavily and she hit her forehead on the ground. She felt dizzy and sat on the ground, in a dazed state.

There was a burst of laughter!

“Second Young Lady, watch your steps. There is water on the ground.” A smiling voice came to her ears. She raised her head and saw the Third Prince’s handsome face smiling and with a strange look on his face. But when she turned her head, she saw several girls standing aside with their handkerchiefs covering their mouths, laughing at her.

Her face turned red and then white. Finally, it turned green. There were princes and princesses. How could she remain calm and reply to Ao Mingyu’s words after she had lost her dignity?

The maid who followed her hurried to help her up, and went to Ning Ziyan, with her head down.

On the boat, Ning Xueyan stood by the window. When she saw Ning Yuling’s embarrassed and angry look, there was a cold smile on her face. The Lord Protector’s Manor had not dropped the idea to send Ning Yuling to the Third Prince’s Manor. She did not know what Madam Dowager was thinking about. Even though Ning Yuling did have an affair secretly, Ao Xian, the Princely Heir of Commandery Prince Li, apparently had a loose tongue.

“Fifth Young Lady, Prince Yi is asking if you will be coming in?” A eunuch came out of the room, looked at Ning Xueyan from head to toe, and asked calmly.

This boat was not big. One cabin was used as an inner room. Ao Chenyi and Commandery Princess Xianyun went in, but she could not. So, she stood by the window at the bow. The scenery here was beautiful.

When she entered the room, she saw that Ao Chenyi was seated on the only couch, with an evil smile on his beautiful face. He was leaning back lazily. The blood-red Equinox Flowers were blooming in clusters, which made him look sinister and bloodthirsty. Under the powerful momentum, Commandery Princess Xianyun was sitting on a brocade bench. Although she looked gentle, she was faintly uncomfortable. When she saw Ning Xueyan coming in, she felt relieved.

“Sit down!” He pointed casually with a finger and drawled. There was also a brocade stool in that position. Ning Xueyan looked down and went over to sit on it. She did not think that she needed to talk at this time.

Ao Chenyi glanced at her face and then turned his glare on Commandery Princess Xianyun, unconcernedly. He raised his square chin and said coldly, “I remember that you told me before that you only want to find a place to rest, and you are not expecting anything.”

“Prince Yi, Cai’er dares not!” Commandery Princess Xianyun raised her beautiful eyes and said softly. She looked a little astounded. It was beyond her expectation that Ao Chenyi would say that in front of Ning Xueyan.

“I seem to have told you that there is a person I really care about in my manor. As for you,” Ao Chenyi looked at Ning Xueyan and said, with a faint smile while talking. Ning Xueyan lowered her head and remained motionless, while her long eyelashes fluttered, pretending that she did not exist.

“I hope you know who you are. Don’t quarrel due to jealousy and make trouble for me.”

“Yes, Your Highness. I understand. I dare not ask for too much. I only hope to be able to live a peaceful life in a tiny space. I won’t dare to have any wishful thinking.” Commandery Princess Xianyun nodded and said this softly, with a hint of sadness in her tone. There was a gentle and touching charm in her voice.

Ning Xueyan did not expect that Commandery Princess Xianyun would be so humble in front of Ao Chenyi.

“That’s great. There’s only one person in my heart. There’s no extra space for another person. As for how long I will keep her in my mind, it depends on the situation. As long as you’re smart and obedient, I do not mind giving you fame and status, and these things won’t change.” Ao Chenyi said lightly, with a smile in his voice, which was extremely cold.

Ning Xueyan did not say a word. It was as if Ao Chenyi was only talking to Commandery Princess Xianyun, and she was just a listener.

Hearing this, Commandery Princess Xianyun secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Initially, she thought that a man like Prince Yi would not be genuinely in love with a low-ranking concubine. It seemed that she was just a plaything. For a plaything, she did not mind giving her a guarantee period of being pampered.

Ming Yuanyun was implicated because he wanted to take her away from Prince Yi when the plaything was favored. Ming Yuanyun ended up like that was because he was asking for trouble and could not blame anyone else.

“Yes, I got it. If you like something in the future, tell me. I’ll try my best to satisfy you.” Commandery Princess Xianyun thought of herself as a generous principal wife. She gave a dignified and gentle smile on her face. She looked at Ning Xueyan without any trace of hatred.

She would not act against an unfavored co-consort.

“You can leave now!” Ao Chenyi waved his hand.

Commandery Princess Xianyun stood up and gave Ning Xueyan a kind smile. Then, she walked out of the room and closed the door for them.

Two eunuchs standing at the door walked to the far-away forehold.

The room suddenly became quiet. Ning Xueyan listened intently as if she could hear her breathing. She raised her head in surprise and was shocked when she saw a handsome and enchanting face. She almost fell from her chair. “When did he come over?”

“Why don’t you say something?” Ao Chenyi bent his head down so that the tip of his nose almost touched Ning Xueyan’s nose. His soft breath came from his nose to her face, which immediately gave her an ambiguous feeling.

Ning Xueyan blushed and stepped back. “Prince Yi, you did not ask me to speak. Didn’t you warn us not to be jealous and let your beauty suffer losses?”

Hearing what she said, Ning Xueyan almost bit her tongue. She should be imposing, but now she seemed to be grumbling in a flirty manner. Her delicate skin immediately turned red.

“Don’t you know who my beauty is?” Ao Chenyi stretched out his hand and took Ning Xueyan into his arms. Then, he walked back to the bed, laid her down on the bed, and closed his eyes slightly. From Ning Xueyan’s angle, she could see his long curling eyelashes as beautiful as feathers, Grecian nose, and the glittering corners of his mouth, as well as a little pale face.

“Are you very tired, Prince Yi?” Ning Xueyan asked softly, sensing that he was tired.

“Don’t talk. Let me sleep.” A voice filled with intense sleepiness sounded behind her ears. His hand held her waist. Ning Xueyan did not even have time to refuse. More than half of her body was held in his arms, as if he was really asleep. She could hear his even breathing.

Ning Xueyan froze. She had never thought that Ao Chenyi, who threatened Commandery Princess Xianyun just now, would fall asleep in such a short time. According to Ao Chenyi’s temperament, if he were not sleepy, he would not fall asleep on someone else’s boat at this time. It seemed that every time she saw him, he was in high spirits.

Thinking of his identity, Ning Xueyan understood him again. For some reason, she felt pity for him. It was not easy for him to fight against the emperor, without falling into disgrace and standing with the emperor as an equal. Even if it was a marriage, he could not make the decision casually. The outsiders only said that he had great glory, but he must have exhausted a lot of his efforts.

It was said that when the last emperor died, he was only a child. When he gained some prestige in the army, he was only an eleven or twelve-year-old child. Compared with her current age, he was one or two years younger. It was conceivable about how difficult these days were when such a small child was in the teeth of the storm.

Maybe it was even worse than the days when she was in the Bright Frost Garden. At least, she was just a girl. Madam Dowager and Ning Zu’an did not have a close relationship with her, but they would not deliberately frame her, because she would not hurt the important essentials. She only needed to be careful of Madam Ling, and Madam Ling would not offend her openly.

But what about him? The assassinations that he suffered in the Cold Mountain Temple and the imperial palace could be said to be bloody. However, he dealt with them easily. He must have experienced countless fights in order to reach this state. How did the child manage to survive the assassinations?