The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 125 Dispute within the Marquis's Residence

As night falls, the full moon hangs high in the night sky, its light so bright it seems to rival the sun's brilliance.

Jing Anle was admiring her newly painted nails, which shimmered beautifully in the candlelight. Just now, Mu Ping had come to report that Murong Peifeng's right hand was now crippled; how could such good news not be celebrated?

"Princess, it's late, you should retire for the night," Afang said, seeing that Jing Anle was in a very good mood.

Under the candlelight, Jing Anle, though she had shed her magnificent princess attire and was only wearing a white nightgown, was still breathtakingly beautiful.

"Afang, I am so happy today." Her voice was filled with obvious joy.

“Princess…” Afang murmured, a complicated look in her eyes as she looked at Jing Anle. How long had it been since she had seen the princess smile so happily?

"As long as the princess is happy, this servant is happy," Afang said firmly.

Ever since Jing Anle fell into the water, she had noticed that Jing Anle was different. Although there were some things that Jing Anle hadn't told her, she knew that Jing Anle must have his reasons for doing so, and she just needed to follow Jing Anle.

Looking into Afang's sincere eyes, Jing Anle thought to himself: This silly girl. Afang is kind-hearted; knowing too much might not be a good thing for her. Perhaps living a simple life would be better for her.

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Some are happy and some are sad.

The residence of the Marquis of Pingchang.

Murong Peifeng had been unconscious for a day, and everyone was sitting in the hall of the separate room, waiting for Murong Peifeng to wake up.

“Mother, your health is the most important thing. My sisters and I can take care of things here. You should go back to your room and rest.” Murong Peilin said to Wu Zhihua with concern.

Wu Zhihua has already fainted once today, and now her body is weak, clinging to life by sheer willpower.

"Yes, Mother." Murong Ruoyan couldn't help but speak up. Since Murong Peifeng returned this morning, she had been stiff all over. If she was like this, what about Wu Zhihua?

Wu Zhihua gritted her teeth, remained silent, and simply shook her head.

"Madam, you must take care of yourself. What if you fall ill when the young master wakes up?" Liu Mama, who was serving by his side, couldn't help but advise him. She was Wu Zhihua's dowry maid and naturally felt very sorry for her.

"Mother!" Seeing that everyone was trying to persuade her, Wu Zhihua finally agreed to go back and rest.

"You must be tired too, go back and rest first." Wu Zhihua said to Murong Peilin and Murong Ruoyan, since they were both her children. She just stood up and glanced at Murong Qingyun, who was standing obediently, before turning to the servants and instructing, "If Feng'er wakes up, send someone to inform me immediately."

"Yes."

Hearing everyone's response, Wu Zhihua went out with the help of Liu's mother.

Murong Ruoyan got angry when she saw Murong Qingyun's submissive appearance. This wretched guy, why is he always like this wherever he goes?

"Second brother and sister, please go back and rest first. I want to stay and take care of eldest brother," Murong Qingyun said in a low voice. She looked humble, and with her eyes lowered, she had the air of a delicate willow in the breeze.

"Mother is already gone, so why are you putting on airs here?" Murong Ruoyan retorted. "Don't think I don't know you're just trying to show off, but you've got the wrong idea. Nobody here will like you!"

"Ruoyan." Murong Peilin gently stopped her upon seeing this. After two years apart, his younger sister had become increasingly outspoken.

Seeing that a dispute was about to break out, Murong Qingyun quickly said, "It was my fault, Second Brother, please don't blame Sister." She was not good with words and was busy trying to explain, but she ended up angering Murong Ruoyan.

"Well, you little bitch, you dare to sow discord between us siblings." With that, he walked straight up to Murong Qingyun and swiftly slapped her across the face.

Murong Qingyun was stunned by the sudden slap. She stood there, frozen in place, seemingly unable to react.

"Ruoyan!" Murong Peilin was truly angry. He stepped forward and grabbed Murong Ruoyan's hand. "How could you hit someone?"

"Brother!" Murong Ruoyan angrily shook off Murong Qingyun's hand and said vehemently, "Who is your real sister here?!"

Murong Peilin sighed helplessly and said to Murong Ruoyan, "You're not a three-year-old anymore. Qingyun hasn't done anything wrong. You beat and scold her all the time. Where is the demeanor of a lady from a respectable family?"

Upon hearing this, Murong Qingyun and Murong Ruoyan looked at Murong Peilin in disbelief. He would never have said such a thing before. Even if he wouldn't bully Murong Qingyun, he wouldn't have spoken up to help her either.

"Fine, fine! You actually helped her instead of me? All you've learned these past two years is how to bully your own sister? And I've been thinking about you all the time, sob sob sob..." Murong started crying as she spoke, and ran out sobbing.

Murong Peilin suddenly felt overwhelmed. In the past, he had lived a life of luxury in the Marquis's mansion and rarely thought about others. Now, after two years of traveling, his master not only taught him martial arts but also the principles of being a good person. Now that he has returned to the Marquis's mansion, he has discovered that people are already firmly separated by their status and position.

"Second brother, I..." Murong Ruoyan stood there, hesitant to speak. She was the one who had been wronged, yet she still wanted to take the blame upon herself.

"I didn't mean to ruin your relationship with your sister."

Murong Peilin waved his hand, "I know this has nothing to do with you. It's because Ruoyan is spoiled that you suffered this grievance."

"Someone, go and get some ice for Miss Si to apply to her face."

Murong Qingyun's eyes flickered, and she quickly waved her hand to refuse, "No need to trouble yourself, I'll have Xiao Tao go."

"Go quickly!"

The servants nearby initially doubted their ears, wondering why the second young master would help the unfavored fourth young lady. They stood there stunned until Murong Peilin spoke again.

"Yes, yes, this servant will go right away." The servant hurriedly ran out to fetch the ice.

Murong Peilin glanced at Murong Qingyun's slightly swollen cheeks, pursed his lips, and said, "Your face is like this, you should go back and rest first. I'll watch over you here."

"Yes, Miss, if the young master wakes up and sees you like this, he'll probably be worried too," Xiao Tao said from the side.

“I…” Murong Qingyun looked inside; Murong Peifeng was still unconscious.

"Don't worry, I will send someone to inform you when my brother wakes up."

Murong Qingyun thought for a moment, then said without refusing, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Second Brother."

Murong Peilin nodded and said, "Mm."

After everyone had left, Murong Peilin walked into the inner room.