CH 86

Chapter 86: Cancel

“This humble woman knows a little.” Xiao Susu was a little bit regretful when she saw Hua Qianzi’s expression. However, there were no roads of retreat right now, so she could only answer carefully.

“Then I’ll have to trouble you, Young Miss Xiao.” Although Hua Qianzi was a hotheaded person, she had been very careful ever since she returned to Hundred Flowers Nation. She had only lost control of herself for one moment and had quickly recovered.

Her face once again had her usual expression of arrogance.

The others were also slightly puzzled by Hua Qianzi’s strange reaction. Even Xiao En frowned.

Although he was also surprised that Xiao Susu knew the medicinal arts, it was something he could accept.

Because as long as he could accept the fact that Xiao Susu had woken up after fifteen years of being ignorant of the world, the fact that she had overflowing talent, then he could accept everything about her.

He also intended to accept everything about her.

And of course, everyone present were able to accept this new fact.

Because, they had already categorized Xiao Susu as a freak.

No matter what she did, it wouldn’t be shocking.

Hua Qianzi was intelligent, but Xiao Susu was even more intelligent. She immediately nodded. “Princess, there’s no need to be polite.” She looked towards Xiao En and said, “Big Brother, help the princess over to a house? This isn’t a good place for taking a look at her foot.”

With these two sentences, she managed to pull Xiao En out of this as well.

Xiao En was also aware that this was the only way for them to get free from here, so he nodded.

Xu Weiran and Baili Mo shared a glance, then they both looked towards Xiao Susu and Hua Qianzi. These two hadn’t been very skilled in their ways of escaping, but the important part was that they knew to escape.

The other women were simply admiring the scenery and smiling excitedly.

They even kept hovering around Xu Weiran, making it impossible for him to get free and get close to Xiao Susu.

From the looks of things, they were a bunch of useless trash. They were simply decorations that the large families had raised by spoiling.

Nangong Mo also silently looked towards Xiao Susu. As he took in all her movements, his heart filled with satisfaction.

In his eyes, the current Xiao Susu was a very impressive woman.

Xiao Susu looked towards Hua Qianye with a warm smile. “Prince, this humble woman will be back in a moment.”

She didn’t ask for his opinion. In this moment, even if she risked offending this prince, she still couldn’t get involved. If she ended up bound to him, then everything was ruined.

After saying this, Xiao Susu immediately urged Xiao En to help Hua Qianzi towards the eastmost row of houses.

There were more people walking in and out of there, so if something happened, they wouldn’t end up finding it hard to explain.

Even though she was also aware that Xu Weiran and Baili Mo weren’t weak and also weren’t idiots, that they wouldn’t fall into Hua Qianye’s trap that easily, it was best not to get involved in this danger.

Furthermore, Xiao Susu also didn’t want to interact with these people because she didn’t like them.

This included those women, she didn’t like them either.

She only participated in this Hundred Flowers Gathering because she had no other choice.

As Hua Qianye watched the three leave, his gaze gradually darkened until it was pitch black like the still bottom of the lake. There were no ripples, but that tranquilness make people feel instinctive fear.

“Let’s continue.” After a moment, Hua Qianye finally spoke again with a smile as he continued up the stairs. The guard behind him also narrowed his eyes.

He had seen Hua Qianye pull up his robe slightly. He stiffened for a moment then lowered his head.

On the grasslands of Clear Creek Plains, the wind rustled softly.

Water droplets splashed everywhere at the bottom of the waterfall. It was a very refreshing feeling to sit in a high pavilion and looked down at the sight.

It was originally only the start of spring, but since Hundred Flowers Nation was located in the south, its temperature was higher and so its plants started growing again sooner than that of the other nations.

“Hundred Flowers Nation is indeed a place of great feng shui,” said Xu Weiran with a smile as he looked down at the magnificent waterfall.

He was aware that when Xiao Susu and the others left, Hua Qianye had already instructed his subordinates to cancel the plan.

Furthermore, he was well aware of the crucial role Xiao Susu had played in this.

As he mulled over following plans, his smile deepened.

Originally he had been planning to have a falling out with Hua Qianye here. Although this large south boundary had plenty of experts, there weren’t many that could defeat He Yitian and there were even less that could win against He Yitian’s Shadow Blade House.

Even if all of Hundred Flowers Nation’s forces came out, they wouldn’t necessarily be able to hurt him.

It was just that Baili Mo was also here. He was worried that Hua Qianye would purposefully create some trouble to cause the two nations to break off their relationship again.

All these past years, Unyielding Clouds Nation and Serene Chaste Nation had mutually ignored each other. They didn’t have friendly relationships nor did they have any conflicts.

However, as they each got stronger, they gradually started to have incompatible standpoints.

It was precisely because of this that they both came up with plans to try and pull Hundred Flowers Nation over to their side. If pulling wouldn’t work, then they’d just destroy it.

If Hua Qianye was the first to make a move, both Unyielding Clouds Nation and Serene Chaste Nation would suffer large losses.

The moment the two nations confront each other, the only party that would profit would be Hundred Flowers Nation.

It must be known that the high priest of Lunar Waters Palace this time was someone of Hundred Flowers Nation.

This one point was something that everyone was unwilling to accept, and also something that everyone was worried about.

However, this time Hua Qianye had given up on his plot. This allowed the atmosphere to recover and once again become happy and harmonious.

Aside from that group of idiot women, everyone else wiped at their cold sweat.

When Xiao Susu and the others got to the house, they also sighed in relief. Good thing they managed to get out of there in time.

Otherwise, the outcome would have been too terrible to imagine. Regardless of which side won or loss, they’d end up in a bad spot. In particular, the Xiao family which had always been neutral probably would have really gone dragged down into this.

Because Xiao Susu and Xiao En were both present.

“Young Miss Xiao, you truly are highly intelligent.” The moment they entered the room, Hua Qianzi’s foot injury disappeared. She looked up and lifted her brow as she glanced over towards Xiao Susu.

There was a rare hint of appreciation in her eyes.

“I’m nowhere close to you, Princess.” Xiao Susu replied mildly. “Princess, if there are no other issues, then this one won’t disturb you any longer.”

She had only sided with Hua Qianzi here because she had no other choice. She had no desire to continue to be involved with the sort of woman.

She still had to demand repayment of the debts Hua Qianzi owed her in her last lifetime after all.

She wouldn’t forget.

After saying so, she turned and left, leaving Hua Qianzi only the sight of her arrogant back.

Hua Qianzi gave a cold humph.

The shock she felt also calmed. It was only now that she realized it didn’t really matter whether or not Xiao Susu knew the medicinal arts, Xiao Susu had only been making use of her to get free.

She tugged at the corners of her lips and a cold smile appeared on her face.

They were all minding their own business for the time being, and despite her threats, Xiao Susu hadn’t expressed her position definitely, so pulling Xiao Susu over would still be very dangerous.

However, Xiao Susu had forced her to dance in front of everyone. She was going to remember this.

“She knows the medicinal arts…” Hua Qianzi was laughing so much her shoulders trembled. As she sat down on the bench, her eyes whirled with her thoughts.

She was definitely going to find a chance to settle the accounts for the embarrassment she had to suffer today.

The moment Xiao Susu and Xiao En left the room that Hua Qianzi was in, they traded a glance and then without a word, left Clear Creek Plains.

They couldn’t stay here any longer. Regardless of whether or not Hua Qianye would give up on his plan, they couldn’t take this risk.

Furthermore, they were also aware that for the time being, they were on the same boat as Hua Qianzi. Even if they left without saying a word it would be fine because that woman would naturally speak up for them.

This Hundred Flowers Gathering was pretty much no different from the Feast at Hongmen.

“Susu, do you really know the medicinal arts?” asked Xiao En as they were heading back to the residence.

Xiao Susu was originally lost in thoughts was startled. “I…”

“It seems that this matter will be a bit troublesome. That princess isn’t someone that’s easy to deal with.” Xiao En shook his head, then patted Xiao Susu’s shoulder. “It’s fine. We’ll figure out things as we go. Big Brother will always stand by you and support you. The Xiao family will also forever support you.”

His expression was earnest.

Xiao Susu nodded hard with a smile. Her mood which had been a little low due to recalling the past lifted again.

Regardless of what was ahead, she would face it bravely, because in this lifetime, there was the Xiao family that she could rely on.

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Credits: Translated by Chiyomira