My Lady Always Lacks Ambition
Chapter 116 - 118 I See That You Are Quite Unfortunate

Chapter 116: Chapter 118 I See That You Are Quite Unfortunate

Although she was summoned by Old Mrs. Qin, Qin Liuxi did not immediately go over. Instead, she luxuriously soaked in a medicine bath to wash away the dust and fatigue before slowly making her way there.

By this time, it was almost evening mealtime, and in Old Lady’s room, there were a few people preparing for the dinner.

As soon as Qin Liuxi entered the room, everyone’s gaze turned uniformly towards her.

The sky had completely darkened, and the room was already lit with lamps, creating a warm hue as she approached.

Having not seen her for several days, she seemed to have become even more beautiful. However, it also made her seem more aloof and unapproachable.

"Granny, I’m here to greet you," Qin Liuxi bowed in salute.

"Rise," Old Mrs. Qin’s expression was indifferent, and whether it was because of the illness or worry, her hair appeared grayer and her face older.

The signs of decline were evident.

Qin Liuxi glanced at this and lowered her eyes, then turned to Mrs. Wang and performed another bow: "Mother."

"Miss Xi sure knows how to put on airs. Your grandmother has waited for you for a long time, and yet you arrive at such a leisurely pace," Mrs. Xie, holding onto a grudge from the face injury, became irritated upon seeing Qin Liuxi’s composed demeanor and couldn’t help but retort sharply.

Thinking back on that day, a dull pain throbbed in her nose.

Mrs. Wang, as if ignoring Mrs. Xie’s provocative words, stepped forward and took Qin Liuxi’s hand, catching a whiff of the faint medicinal fragrance on her, and asked with a smile, "Have you just returned? Did you take a wash and change clothes before you came here?"

She was providing an excuse for Qin Liuxi.

Qin Liuxi replied, "Indeed, I also took some medicine. The scent was quite strong, so I did not dare to come over too soon, fearing it might be too overwhelming for Granny and cause her discomfort."

The crowd was taken aback.

Mrs. Wang immediately inquired, "Are you feeling unwell? Should we call for the doctor?"

"It’s nothing serious, it’s just the medicine I’ve been taking since I was young. My health and Life Chart are not very good, are they? It’s prepared by my master, and I’ve been taking it all the time," Qin Liuxi reiterated what Old Mrs. Qin had previously said.

Mrs. Wang: "..."

Old Mrs. Qin’s face showed a flicker of embarrassment as she said: "Take a seat. You’ve been away at the Daoist Temple for several days, and I already sent your mother to fetch you, to also meet Master Chi Yuan."

"Unfortunately, my master has gone on a spiritual journey," Qin Liuxi responded.

Feeling overlooked, Mrs. Xie, was upset and upon hearing this, interjected, "What a coincidence that he’s on a journey, isn’t this an excuse to avoid meeting?"

"What are you implying with such words, Auntie?" Qin Liuxi frowned, "Who isn’t welcome at the Taoist Sect’s territory? Anyone who goes is simply adding to the temple’s incense and vitality. Which Taoist Sect wouldn’t welcome a devotee?"

Mrs. Xie was taken aback.

"Did Auntie stumble and hurt her nose?" Qin Liuxi gently pointed with her hand, her brow carrying a hint of concern, "That’s a wound on the bridge of the nose; you should be careful. Your Yintang area looks dark; you seem quite unlucky recently. It’s very likely because of the nose injury."

Mrs. Xie’s eyelid twitched: "What nonsense are you spouting? What bad luck are you cursing me with? Mother, look at her, there’s no way to curse one’s elders like this."

Qin Liuxi lowered her head in aggrievement: "I have been with my master for many years. Although he always says I’m not smart enough, even if I haven’t reached a high level of mastery, I can still understand the basics of face reading. If Auntie doesn’t believe me, then let’s just pretend I didn’t say anything."

A scar on the bridge of the nose, a dim Heaven area, a face covered with dust and devoid of spirit - such physiognomy is indeed one experiencing a streak of bad luck.

Mrs. Xie was so angry she trembled, her lips quivering, but she couldn’t refute because she had indeed been quite unlucky recently: she pricked her finger while sewing, stumbled and kicked a stool while walking, and even choked painfully when drinking water.

So when Qin Liuxi said this, she was inwardly alarmed, thinking could this really be true?