The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 119 Murong Qingyun

Last night's autumn rain stopped, and this morning the sun is shining brightly.

The residence of the Marquis of Pingchang.

"Your Highness, everything is ready, and we can depart at any time." It was Gao An who spoke.

Murong Peifeng stood tall and straight in the courtyard, resembling a slender pine tree. Today, he had changed into lighter clothes, as the journey to Pingcheng was long and more suitable for traveling.

"Understood." Murong Peifeng lowered his hands from behind his back, and as soon as he turned around, he heard a familiar voice.

"elder brother!"

"Fourth Miss," Gao An greeted her with a bow.

The person who came was none other than Murong Qingyun, the illegitimate daughter. She was of low rank and had little influence, and the servants in the mansion often looked down on her. She was somewhat moved to see Gao An treat her with such courtesy.

"No need to be polite."

Upon seeing this, Murong Peifeng frowned and said to Gao An, "You go first, I'll be there shortly."

"Yes."

Then he turned to look at Murong Qingyun. He was tall, and although Murong Qingyun was also tall, she still looked petite and lovely in front of him.

"Why are you here?" Murong Peifeng's voice was questioning.

Murong Qingyun was already somewhat uneasy, and when he asked this question, she lowered her head even further. It was the maid Xiao Tao beside her who spoke up, "Pingcheng is a long way away, so the Fourth Miss specially made some Hundred Flower Pastries for the young master to eat on the road."

After saying that, he handed over a food box.

Murong Peifeng's furrowed brows relaxed instantly, and his eyes were fixed on Murong Qingyun, only able to see the top of her lowered head.

"Keep your head up."

Upon hearing Murong Peifeng speak, Murong Qingyun slowly raised her head, but dared not look directly into his eyes.

"Qingyun..." Murong Peifeng called her name softly. He reached out and put his arms around Murong Qingyun's arms, saying, "Thank you for the snacks. I will eat them well."

In this mansion, they were all pitiful people, unloved and unappreciated.

Murong Qingyun's eyes lit up instantly. She looked at Murong Peifeng with surprise and disbelief in her voice and nodded heavily, "Yes, brother, have a safe journey and return home soon."

"Okay!" Murong Peifeng rarely showed a smile, looking at Murong Qingyun with doting eyes. At this moment, he seemed to feel a little bit of the warmth of home.

What he didn't know was that to Murong Qingyun, he was not just a brother, but a savior in her dark life.

The gentle comfort when her mother passed away, the encouragement when she was bullied, and the timely help when she was cold and hungry—Murong Qingyun remembered all of these.

Sometimes, Murong Qingyun even thought, if only... if only they weren't siblings.

She only came to her senses when Xiao Tao called out to her after Murong Peifeng's carriage had already driven away.

"Fourth Miss, we should go back now."

"it is good."

The two hadn't walked far when they almost bumped into Murong Ruoyan, who was coming towards them.

Murong Qingyun quickly bowed, "Sister."

"Are you blind?!" Murong Ruoyan was furious and shouted angrily.

"It was my sister who was walking carelessly, please don't blame me, elder sister." Being humble and submissive had become the norm for Murong Qingyun.

Murong Ruoyan loathed her submissive demeanor, yet enjoyed the feeling of being superior, all because she was the legitimate daughter.

"Don't look at me like I'm bullying you. You're so unlucky!" Murong Ruoyan flicked the handkerchief in her hand with disdain, then suddenly seemed to remember something and asked, "I'm asking you, how's that 'A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains' painting you were asked to embroider coming along?"

"It will be finished in a few more days," Murong Qingyun replied softly.

Hearing this, Murong Ruoyan nodded in satisfaction. "That's good. Do you understand what you should and shouldn't say at the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet ten days from now?"

"Qingyun understands. The 'A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains' was embroidered by my sister herself."

"Hmph!" Murong Ruoyan chuckled lightly. "You're quite sensible. Xiao Huan, send some of my clothes to her courtyard later, so she won't embarrass herself at the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet."

“Yes, Miss. I suppose the Fourth Miss has never worn such fine clothes before,” the maid named Xiao Huan replied.

In this mansion, even the maids dared to bully Murong Qingyun. Murong Qingyun bit her lip tightly, but dared not resist at all. As humble as she was, she could only obediently thank them, "Thank you, sister."

"Hahahaha!" Murong Ruoyan glanced at Murong Qingyun with disdain and strode away. At this moment, she never imagined that one day she would be so pathetic in front of Murong Qingyun.

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Today was a day off for classes in the palace, so several foreign princes had some free time and decided to go hunting together outside the palace.

Emperor Jing also dispatched soldiers to protect all the princes.

At the Royal Hunting Grounds, Jing Fengyao, as the host, naturally could not be absent. The others, in order, were Xiao Heng, Qi Zhi, Yelü Yuanxiu, Xia Tingfu, and Luo Wei.

"I've heard that Prince Qi is skilled in both riding and archery. Today, I'd like to see for myself." The speaker was Yelü Yuanxiu, who was dressed in the riding attire of the Dongyuan Kingdom. He rode his horse with a carefree and elegant air, challenging Qi Zhi.

Qi Zhi had held a grudge against Yelü Yuanxiu ever since Yelü Yuanxiu made those disrespectful remarks, and now that he was out of the palace, it was the perfect opportunity.

He gave a forced smile and said, "Brother Yelü flatters me. It's just a superficial skill. Dongyuan is a people who live on horseback. How could I dare to show off in front of Brother Yelü?"