The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 652: Sister, Daughter

Chapter 652: Chapter 652: Sister, Daughter

"Who are you?" The slender man looked warily at the man and woman before him. "Do you know where this is? You even dare to come here and knock on the door."

Although he was just a little doorman at the Commandery Princess Mansion, he had seen many high-ranking officials and nobles on a regular day. The man and woman in front of him were certainly not from any influential family in Beijing.

However, as a doorman, he still had a sharp eye and could tell that the visitors were no ordinary people, so he did not dare to be too rude to them.

Zhong Niangyao looked at the doorman and just smiled faintly before speaking, "I am here today to see your Commandery Princess."

Lu Yichen said nothing, just standing behind Zhong Niangyao like a guardian deity.

Hearing that Zhong Niangyao wanted to see Princess Mingyue, the doorman was taken aback and his face turned slightly sour. He was about to retort, but when he saw Lu Yichen behind Zhong Niangyao, emitting a chilling aura, he could no longer utter his complaints.

In the end, he could only stammer, "Who exactly are you?"

Zhong Niangyao’s eyes twinkled, and she curved her lips into a smile before continuing, "I have no relation to your Commandery Princess, but I am significantly connected to the man she brought back to the mansion in secret. Ah, how should I put it! I share the same surname as him—we are both Zhongs."

"Just go tell your Commandery Princess that the person I am looking for today is that long-staying guest in your mansion. Of course, if she does not wish to see me, then I can’t say what kind of actions I might take. However, I can assure you that your Commandery Princess will definitely become the laughingstock of the entire Beijing."

At his words, the doorman’s face changed drastically.

He quickly shut the door and hurried off with cluttering footsteps, so flustered that he even seemed to trip over himself

"Are you really sure someone will come to open the door for us later?" Lu Yichen raised his eyebrows and teased, "After such blunt words, they would probably rather sweep you out the door without even letting you in!"

"She will see me," stated Zhong Niangyao confidently. "Princess Mingyue values her reputation highly. Otherwise, she would have already resorted to forceful measures to compel Zhong Mingxin into marriage."

Lu Yichen arched his eyebrows but said nothing further.

And just as Zhong Niangyao had predicted, it wasn’t long before someone hurriedly came to open the door.

They were then greeted by a steward who led them to the main hall.

Seeing the steward take them to the main hall, the corners of Zhong Niangyao’s mouth lifted in a faint arc.

It seemed that Princess Mingyue truly cared about Zhong Mingxin! Otherwise, she wouldn’t have had them brought to the main hall just upon hearing they were closely related to Zhong Mingxin. It is known that in families of such high status, the main hall is typically reserved for distinguished guests.

After the two of them sat down, they were quickly served with pastries and tea.

Looking at the fine treatment, Zhong Niangyao glanced at Lu Yichen and blinked her eyes, "Yichen, I feel that Princess Mingyue might have misunderstood something!"

"Isn’t that exactly what you intended?" Lu Yichen said with amusement. "Given your age, she most certainly mistook you for a sister or the like. Who knows, she might even expect you to persuade Zhong Mingxin!"

There was a time difference between the two realms. Ten years had passed for Zhong Mingxin in this realm, but over twenty years had gone by in the modern world.

It wasn’t long before Princess Mingyue entered from outside. It was clear that she took this meeting very seriously, with a delicate makeup on her face and wearing splendidly fitting clothes.

It was evident she had dressed with care before meeting guests.

When Princess Mingyue arrived, neither Zhong Niangyao nor Lu Yichen got up, remaining comfortably seated.

Faced with such impolite behavior, a flicker of dissatisfaction crossed Princess Mingyue’s eyes, but remembering that these two were relatives of the man she loved, she suppressed all her displeasure.

Princess Mingyue took her seat at the head of the room and when she looked at Zhong Niangyao, the expression on her face was particularly gentle, and even her tone could be described as warm and friendly, "I just heard from the servants that you and Ming Xin are—"

"Oh!" Zhong Niangyao nodded, then spoke directly, dropping a bombshell. "I am his daughter."

"What?" Princess Mingyue’s voice suddenly rose, and her complexion shifted. "What do you mean? Aren’t you his sister?"

She had just heard from a servant that the visitor was over twenty and already married. Naturally, she assumed she must be Zhong Mingxin’s sister. But now she was being told that she was Zhong Mingxin’s daughter. How could that be? Zhong Mingxin was only a few years older than her; how could he have such an adult daughter!

"What sister?" Zhong Niangyao looked innocent. "When did I say I was his sister? I am his daughter, through and through, his legitimate daughter with a blood relation."

"Heh, you’re quite the joker." Princess Mingyue’s smile now seemed forced. "Young lady, you really do have a sense of humor. How could he possibly have a daughter as old as you! There are some jokes that shouldn’t be made lightly, you know?"

Even though Zhong Niangyao stated it so definitively, Princess Mingyue still did not believe her words. The age difference was undeniable and couldn’t be faked.

"Otherwise, you could go ask him!" Zhong Niangyao said cheerily. "My name is Zhong Niangyao, and he personally chose it! And my mother’s name is Le Yao."

Without seeing, one could know that Zhong Mingxin’s love for Baili Lele ran deep.

Suddenly, Princess Mingyue’s complexion changed drastically, and her look toward Zhong Niangyao no longer carried any previous warmth, her expression somewhat distorted. "Don’t spout nonsense here. I don’t believe a word you’re saying."

"All I’ve spoken is the truth, whether you believe it or not doesn’t matter at all," Zhong Niangyao shrugged casually and spoke with indifference. "I am here today to take my father with me. My mother has been waiting at home for him for many years, and he must come back with me."

"Get out," Princess Mingyue’s face became fierce. "I don’t know who sent you, but I can tell you, don’t think about driving a wedge between Ming Xin and me. I won’t believe a single word you say."

After she spoke, she shouted towards the outside, "Guards, show the guests out."

Quickly, several guards came in and surrounded Lu Yichen and Zhong Niangyao.