Chapter 509.2: is it the empress dowager

Hence, Su Xi-er reached out an arm to pull Niu Niu over and smiled at her. You really look like a fool. Niu Niu, do you remember how old you are?

Niu Nius body trembled, but she kept her head lowered, preventing others from seeing her expression. Su Xi-er slipped a hand under her chin, looking into Niu Nius eyes and finding them filled with cowardice.

Getting anxious, the old uncle knelt again. Princess Consort, I beg of you, please let this peasants granddaughter off. She has been foolish since she was young. After her parents pa.s.sed away, this peasant has raised her alone.

Su Xi-ers finger brushed Niu Nius chin, her eyes filled with a probing look. Is that so? Did you know that the granddaughter you single handedly raised looks a lot like someone I know from the past. She paused and turned to look at Ruo Yuan. Take the old uncle to the Bookkeeping Office to collect more silvers, and get a guard to personally send him back to his hometown. I find this granddaughter of his likeable, so Ill have her stay in the residence and accompany me for a few days.

This servant obeys the order. Ruo Yuan immediately walked towards the old uncle and gestured for him to follow.

The old uncles body shuddered, afraid that Su Xi-er would do something to Niu Niu.

But I have no way to save her. I could only try to beg for mercy, but that didnt work at all.

Finally, he sighed.

I didnt raise Niu Niu; I found her. My son died a few years ago, and my daughter-in-law also followed without leaving behind any children. When I saw this foolish girl, I decided to take her back home and raise her. However, I clearly cant say this out loud.

Judging from the Princess Consorts expression, the person from her past might have had some conflict with her. If I say the truth, it would be tantamount to harming Niu Niu.

Seeing that the old uncle was leaving, Niu Niu s.h.i.+vered in fear and looked at Su Xi-er with trepidation.

Youre scared of me? Su Xi-er chuckled and released her chin.

Niu Niu immediately lowered her head, not letting anyone discern her expression. The only reaction she gave was her trembling body.

You really look like someonePei Yaran. Su Xi-er slowly stated. However, there was no response from Niu Niu.

Hong Li, prepare a private room for her in the backyard. We have to properly entertain her for these few days.

This servant obeys the order. Hong Li tugged at Niu Niu a few times before forcefully dragging her away.

Watching Niu Nius departing figure, Su Xi-er wondered if she was really foolish.

This person must be Pei Yaran; there cant be this many coincidences in the world.

After mulling it over for a while, she turned around to return to the main courtyard. Before she could take another step though, she b.u.mped into a large and cosy embrace, a familiar scent filling her nostrils.

Xi-er, since when did you start walking in such a hasty manner?

A-Jing, Pei Yaran is back. I dont know if shes really foolish or just pretending to be.

Pei Qianhao caressed her, his eyes looking towards the direction Niu Niu had left in. Well know after we test her.

Su Xi-er moved her body and raised her head to look at him. She entered the palace when she was 15, then became the Empress before exerting control over the entire imperial harem at the age of 18. We cant underestimate a woman like that.

Looking at her sparkling eyes, Pei Qianhao knew that she already had a plan in mind. Xi-er, well do as you like.

Really? Why dont you ask me how I plan to execute the ruse? Shes your younger sister, after all. Su Xi-er mischievously smiled.

Xi-er, youre jealous again? Pei Qianhao teasingly smiled.

She didnt get jealous when Zhen Yu pounced into my arms, but she got jealous right after Pei Yaran appeared.

What do you mean by again? Im not like youa vinegar jar. Let me tell you, I plan to use a handsome man trap[1].

Hearing the words handsome man trap, Pei Qianhaos gaze deepened, and he flicked her forehead. I dont know whats stuffed in this brain of yours.

Su Xi-er pouted. Did you even need to ask? Of course its stuffed with handsome men.

Pei Qianhao lowered his head and whispered into her ear. This Prince wants to ask you: who is the handsome man you have in mind?

1. Adapted from beauty trap, which as the name suggests, is based around using a beautiful woman as bait or any ruse that involves using beauty.