Picked Up A Husband For Farming Chapter 416 - Sister
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The ambiance at the subsequent arranged meeting banquet seemed to grow considerably more somber. Esteemed Mr. Bei Shu, who had been present throughout the event earlier, conspicuously withdrew his presence.
Leng Ning’er exhibited the most distress, as her father's health was perilously frail! Unable to endure further delays, she reluctantly set aside her pride and implored Xu Xiang for assistance, finding herself unable to locate Bei Shu. Unfortunately, her plea was met only by the guileless Xu Xiang.
“Sister… Brother Bei Shu is occupied with extremely important matters these past few days and lacks the time. You should seek assistance elsewhere. I truly cannot help you with this,” Xu Xiang conveyed. She had only learned of the previous night’s events from Xu Sizhi that morning. Deeply remorseful, she felt helpless. Her only recourse was to discreetly divert people, preventing further distress. Moreover, given her current condition, treating anyone was simply out of the question.
“You haven’t even met Mr. Bei Shu, so how can you assert he is unable to help? I am merely requesting you to convey my plea!” Leng Ning’er felt she had already shown ample humility, yet Xu Xiang remained steadfast in her refusal. She began to suspect Xu Xiang was deliberately rebuffing her out of affection for Xu Sizhi!
This thought ignited a surge of jealousy and resentment within Leng Ning’er. Her sole objective was to beg Bei Shu to preserve her father's life. Was this unreasonable? She was already pleading with such earnestness. Witnessing Xu Xiang's aloof demeanor filled her with disgust. Contemplating that Bei Shu represented her father's final ray of hope, she was completely consumed by anger and impulsively lashed out at Xu Xiang.
However, she was unaware that Xu Xiang possessed proficiency in poison arts! Upon observing her hands suddenly change hue, Leng Ning’er was gripped by panic, believing her fate was sealed. To her astonishment, Xu Xiang abruptly collapsed.
“Is that all you have? Had I not intervened, you yourself would be facing demise presently.” Ji Yueyue slowly withdrew her hand, emerging from the shadows. She had initially intended to confront Xu Qing, having failed to locate Zhuo Wuyou, and pondered how to devise a strategy against Xu Qing. She had not anticipated such a felicitous turn of events.
While Leng Ning’er bore the brunt of Xu Xiang's assault, Ji Yueyue struck from behind. Xu Xiang, lacking any martial prowess and possessing only rudimentary knowledge of poison techniques, was hopelessly outmatched against the two.
Indeed, the previous night's upheaval had thoroughly disrupted Xu Qing's meticulously laid plans. In the ensuing chaos, Xu Xiang, believing herself secure and without animosity towards anyone, had wandered the arranged meeting venue unprotected. Unexpectedly, she fell into an ambush.
“Who are you? Do you comprehend the identity of the person you have harmed?” Leng Ning’er clutched her throbbing hand. Clarity had returned; she realized the folly of attempting to injure Xu Qing’s sister out of sheer jealousy.
“I am aware. However, you should focus on addressing your current predicament.” Ji Yueyue produced a slender cord and bound the unconscious Xu Xiang. Subsequently, she offered Leng Ning’er a vial of medicine from her person. “Should you continue to dally, your hand will be permanently maimed. You may experiment; I cannot guarantee which is the correct antidote.”
Leng Ning’er received the vial, hesitant to test its contents. Yet, the intense pain in her hand compelled her to take a deep breath and apply the substance. To her immense relief, the pain subsided instantly!
“Let us join forces!” Ji Yueyue’s smile was disarmingly gentle, though her eyes glinted with lethal intent.
Regaining her composure, Leng Ning’er slowly nodded. She was left with a stark choice: await Xu Xiang's awakening and face Xu Qing’s retribution, or succumb to this woman’s attack. What further fear could she harbor? Gazing at the inert Xu Xiang, she reasoned that if blame were to be assigned, Xu Xiang had only herself to fault for her lack of assistance…
Ji Yueyue offered another smile. Together, she and Leng Ning’er spirited Xu Xiang away. Xu Qing, despite her formidable power, would they manage to reach her in time? Ji Yueyue's laughter held a touch of madness. She instructed Leng Ning’er to dispatch a missive to Xu Qing, detailing Xu Xiang's whereabouts. Whether Xu Qing would deign to meet Leng Ning’er was of no consequence to her…
Ji Yueyue pondered how Xu Qing’s refusal to see Leng Ning’er would cause her to miss the crucial window for rescuing her sister. Xu Qing’s ensuing expression, she mused, would undoubtedly be most intriguing. Ji Yueyue departed with a triumphant smile. She had delivered Xu Xiang directly into the Nian family patriarch’s chambers! Regardless of Xu Qing’s arrival, she would sow enmity between Xu Qing and the Nian family. Thus, she would stand to gain from the ensuing conflict…
As for whether Nian Chongju would lay hands on Xu Xiang, that was beyond her purview. To her knowledge, Nian Chongju harbored a distinct preference for young women. With a maiden now presented to him unsolicited, how could he possibly refuse?
As Ji Yueyue had predicted, Nian Chongju readily accepted. Even though Deng Chengxi held a special place in his heart, it didn't prevent him from seeking out new opportunities, especially when such an opportunity practically landed in his lap. "Such a stunning young lady. You like me this much?" Nian Chongju, believing this to be another offering from his family, couldn't help but smile...