Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 811 - 809

Chapter 811: Chapter 809

Then she whispered in a voice meant for his ears alone, "Don’t worry, it won’t be long. I have already planned everything regarding the power struggle. At most it will take three to five years, and if everything goes according to plan, perhaps two years will be sufficient."

The dim twilight complemented her stunning face, her features adorned with innocence and naivete, seemingly like an inexperienced young girl. Yet the words that came out of her cherry lips were chilling enough to send shivers down one’s spine.

Xia Tuanzi listened with a pounding heart, clutching her hand, and said with utmost seriousness, "Sister, promise me, you must not let yourself fall into danger."

"I promise you," Xia Ningxing answered with equal gravity, then pulled him to leave. "Let’s not talk about this now. Let’s go enjoy the lantern festival."

"Okay!" The tall young man hurriedly responded, his gaze warm with a smiling expression as he looked at her.

The glittering candlelight adorned the imperial city like daylight.

Vendors shouted, displaying a variety of lanterns shaped like rabbits, little tigers, flying birds, and more.

Under some red lanterns hung riddles, with rewards for those who guessed correctly.

The Xia family had chartered a boat and were currently floating on the river.

Apart from the boats of the Minister Mansion, one could faintly hear laughter and conversation from the boats of other nobles and distinguished families on the river.

There were also strands of music from a zither drifting through the air, the player unknown, whether it be a young master or miss.

Xia Ningxing and Xia Tuanzi sat alone at the stern of the boat, with a small table set before them, laid with fruits for their enjoyment.

Xia Ningxing took a handful of melon seeds and cracked them between her pearly white teeth, making a crisp sound.

"Sister, this lantern festival in the imperial city is truly magnificent and lively!" Xia Tuanzi gawked with clear eyes, curiously looking around, like a country bumpkin who had never seen the world before.

In the past, when they were in the countryside, they also went to see the lantern festival each year, but compared to the current one, it was like comparing starlight to moonlight.

Not even in the same league.

"Yes, it is very lively." Xia Ningxing slightly tilted her charming face upward, looking at the glorious scene of the festive time. A faint smile played across her lips.

One must admit, the ancient scenery was indeed beautiful.

Her smile alone could steal the glory from heaven and earth.

It attracted the glances of many men.

Xia Tuanzi glared back fiercely at each one, then found a veil to wrap around Xia Ningxing’s face, saying indignantly, "These shameless scoundrels!"

"Don’t blame them, who told me to be so charming?" Xia Ningxing sighed lightly, resting her chin on her hand, pretending to be troubled.

Xia Tuanzi just sprayed out a mouthful of tea.

At that moment, a servant approached: "Young master, the Minister invites you to come over."

Upon hearing this, Xia Tuanzi couldn’t help but sneer inwardly. Are they getting impatient already?

What could Mr. Xia want with him? It was nothing more than an attempt to get him out of the way to scheme against his sister!

Utterly disgusting!

To not even spare his own daughter!

Xia Tuanzi slammed down the teacup forcefully, his fingers clenching tightly. If not for the restraint of reason, he would surely give Mr. Xia a thrashing right then and there.

Xia Ningxing glanced at him, nodded slightly, "Go ahead, Tuanzi. I will be fine alone."

"Alright," Xia Tuanzi pursed his lips and followed the servant away.

Once he left, Xia Ningxing lifted her eyes to look around. She appeared to be admiring the scenery or perhaps lost in thought, entirely unaware of someone approaching from behind.

It wasn’t until the palm strike rushed through the air toward her that Xia Ningxing showed any reaction, her lips curling into a cold sneer.

Planning to push her into the river?

If they were so keen on taking a dip, then let’s all have fun in the water together!

Shortly after, Xia Ningxing avoided the attack with ease as if she had eyes in the back of her head. Not only did she dodge, but she also caused her assailant to fall into the water, then secretly used her Inner Strength to drag certain individuals into the water.

Splash, splash!

Mr. Xia, Madam Xia Song, and Xia Wan had all fallen into the cold river.

It was still a time when the weather shifted between warm and cold, and the icy river water was suffocating, pressing down on people so much that they struggled to breathe.

Xia Wan and the others were suddenly jolted, their minds filled with capitalized doubts.

The one who should have fallen into the water was that bitch Xia Ningxing; how did it end up being them?

Could it be that they had been outwitted again?

As if to confirm their suspicions, at the bow of the boat, Xia Ningxing was smirking, leisurely watching them in their wretched and dog-like state.

It indeed was her!

Mr. Xia and the others were furious, their bodies sinking deeper and deeper, more and more water flooding into their eyes, ears, and nostrils.

"Help! Save us!"

"Help!"

They had no time to think, the three of them could only instinctively call for help, their breathing gradually became fainter, and their hearts were slowly shrouded in despair.

Today wouldn’t be the day they die here, would it?

"Someone has fallen into the river!"

"Quick, save them!"

"Someone from the Minister Mansion has fallen into the water!"

The nearby boats immediately called out in alarm upon seeing someone fall overboard and hurriedly prepared for the rescue.

Xia Ningxing, however, noticed that someone had already jumped in to save them before others had even reacted, as if they had been prepared all along.

Her eyes flickered coldly, indeed, it was all orchestrated.

At that moment, a crescent-white shadow fell before her eyes.

Xia Ningxing slightly lifted her eyes and met the man’s deep, narrow gaze.

He seemed to love wearing crescent whites; today, he was clad in a white robe with faint ink-colored patterns, his black hair meticulously tied up.

Looking at him with curiosity, Xia Ningxing asked, "How come you are here?"

"Something felt off, so I came to have a look," Lu Tingli said indifferently, hands behind his back.

Xia Ningxing: "Thank you."

Lu Tingli added, "Don’t get me wrong, I’m not concerned about you, I just don’t want to lose an ally who can make such weapons."

"...Prince, you think too much, I didn’t overthink," Xia Ningxing let out a silent drop of sweat.

Lu Tingli snorted, flung his sleeve heavily at her as if he were provoked, and then coldly leapt away.

After he left, Xia Ningxing focused on watching the drama unfold.

Perhaps because it was too dark to see clearly, they mistook this person for Xia Ningxing. They eagerly followed the earlier instructions, trying to tear at their clothes as much as possible.

By the time they were rescued, Mr. Xia was alright, but Madam Xia Song and her daughter Xia Wan were, to say the least, pitiful...

The onlookers widened their eyes, eagerly watching the spectacle.

"Ah!"

The mother and daughter, who were gasping for air and relieved to have survived, then realized something was amiss; they immediately started screaming in shame and indignation, desperately trying to cover themselves.

Mr. Xia’s face darkened completely, and he immediately wrapped clothes around the two women.

But it was too late; everyone had seen it all.

That very night, the incident spread as if it had wings, rumors flying everywhere.

The story even turned into Madam Xia Song and her daughter Xia Wan having an affair under the water.

Madam Xia Song and Xia Wan were...

In short, there were all sorts of unsavory rumors.

Mr. Xia became a laughing stock and was met with strange looks from his colleagues at the court.