The Stunning Mad Empress: The Useless Third Miss-Chapter 63 - Paying Respects to the Matriarch

The leading guard deliberately turned to Xiao Qingcheng and whispered.

Xiao Qingcheng nodded gratefully, “Yes, I’ve remembered. I, Xiao Qingcheng, not only remember this courtyard but also today’s events.”

Upon hearing this, the leading guard’s eyes flickered with delight.

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Xiao Qingcheng’s words indicated that she would give them credit.

With the word from Miss Xiao San, the Honored One would surely provide opportunities.

Their day of promotion had finally come!

“Then we thank Miss Xiao San for her great kindness. Miss Xiao San, allow us to go ahead first.”

With that, the leading guard stepped up the three layers of white marble steps and handed his token to the guard on duty.

Xiao Qingcheng watched this scene and glanced back at the leisurely Xiao Xiao, sneering coldly.

Xiao Xiao also noticed Xiao Qingcheng’s expression and subconsciously coughed awkwardly, “Ahem, I, the head of the family, will stay here. How could I trouble the esteemed adults from the Xianfu to present their tokens to pay respects to my mother? Come, come, come, let’s go in together.”

Then, Xiao Xiao quickly walked over and took the lead to go inside.

The leading guard looked at Xiao Qingcheng awkwardly, “Miss Xiao San, this…”

Xiao Qingcheng squinted her eyes, “We’ll continue to wait here. Since we’ve already handed over the token, rushing in now would inevitably leave a bad impression!”

Xiao Xiao was cunning, but encountering Xiao Qingcheng, he had no choice but to accept the situation.

With just these tricks, he thought he could leave a bad impression on her grandmother? It was like a dream!

“Master, it doesn’t matter if you leave a bad impression! With the Honored One as your backing, what’s there to fear?”

“Little Pearl, you don’t understand. My grandmother is my own grandmother, my close relative. Now that my parents are no longer here, I must get along well with my grandmother.

Otherwise, if my grandmother dislikes me, they would only need a little bit of a wedge to strike at my weak spot in the future!”

Xiao Qingcheng, who thought deeply, saw everything very clearly.

However, she didn’t expect the news of the matriarch to spread so quickly.

The token had just been sent in when a servant rushed out in a hurry.

“The matriarch requests your presence! The matriarch requests your presence! Miss Third, Miss Third!”

Xiao Qingcheng curled her lips and stepped forward, “I am Xiao Qingcheng.”

The servant, panting, said, “Miss Third… the matriarch… requests your presence!”

Xiao Qingcheng nodded, “Yes, alright.”

After a pause, Xiao Qingcheng, holding her skirt, turned to the guards beside her and said, “Let’s go together.”

Stepping over the threshold, the courtyard inside was exceptionally beautiful.

Between the carved beams and painted rafters, the glass was dazzling and golden.

In the small bridge and flowing water, the lotus flowers were red and shimmering.

If entering the Xiao family’s main branch earlier was like a refreshing sight,

then now it felt like a world of difference.

From this, it could be seen that her grandmother was truly extraordinary.

Passing through the quiet corridors and walking on the bluestone path,

Xiao Qingcheng was led by the servant to the front of a main house.

The green gauze was like a thin mist, creating an illusory beauty.

In between, the exquisite sandalwood incense overflowed from the fine, knitted seams.

Taking a breath, it was refreshing to the heart and lungs.

The maids guarding the door, seeing Xiao Qingcheng, had surprise and disdain in their eyes, but their attitude was respectful.

“Your servant greets Miss Third!”

Xiao Qingcheng raised her hand, “Please rise.”

“Hehe, Matriarch Xiao, just as I said. Miss Xiao San is not as bad as rumored!”

Xiao Qingcheng, standing at the door, was taken aback by the voice.

The owner of the voice was none other than… Nan Gong Feng!

“Hehe, you’re right, child. The girl standing at the door, come in and greet your grandmother already!”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingcheng immediately stepped over the threshold and walked in.

She bypassed the exquisitely arranged antique shelves on both sides, ignoring the luxurious yet classical furnishings.

Xiao Qingcheng walked directly towards the matriarch sitting on the soft couch in the inner room.

On the side of the couch, in the master pear blossom chair, sat Nan Gong Feng in a white robe.

Xiao Qingcheng and Nan Gong Feng exchanged glances, and Nan Gong Feng gave Xiao Qingcheng a reassuring look.

Regaining her composure, Xiao Qingcheng walked up to the matriarch and looked at the seemingly kind and benevolent elderly woman in front of her…

The matriarch’s sharp eyes were filled with three parts curiosity, five parts affection, and two parts sorrow.

Seeing this, Xiao Qingcheng gracefully lifted her skirt and knelt down, “Qingcheng is unfilial. I have only come to pay my respects to my grandmother now. I hope my grandmother will forgive my mistakes and take care of your health, living a long and prosperous life.”

The matriarch looked at the composed Xiao Qingcheng and nodded in satisfaction.

She casually took off a blood-red coral bracelet from her right hand and slipped it onto Xiao Qingcheng’s small hand.

This made Xiao Xiao, who had delayed in the side room of the courtyard just now, almost drop his eyes in astonishment.

“Mother, this bracelet has been with you for most of your life. When You’er playfully asked for it as a birthday gift before, you didn’t give it! Why today…”

Xiao Xiao, seeing the matriarch’s gradually darkening angry expression, realized his slip of the tongue and shut his mouth.

“Good child, come, get up!”

Xiao Qingcheng looked at the matriarch and smiled calmly.

Then she carefully put the bracelet on her left wrist and covered it with her sleeve.

The matriarch, seeing Xiao Qingcheng’s small action, was even more satisfied in her heart.

“Congratulations to the matriarch and her beloved granddaughter for being reunited!”

Nan Gong Feng quickly added.

The matriarch glanced at Nan Gong Feng and then took Xiao Qingcheng’s hand, pulling her to sit beside her, teasingly saying:

“Qingcheng, before you came, this naughty boy was clinging to his grandmother here. He would constantly say how bad you were!”

“Matriarch Xiao, your words make me feel ashamed. I was actually always speaking well of Qingcheng.”

Xiao Qingcheng, looking at the two who seemed quite familiar with each other, curled her lips into a smile, “Being able to see my grandmother and be by her side to fulfill my filial duties is enough for me. After all, my father and mother are no longer here, and now I only have my grandmother as my close relative.”

The matriarch, looking into Xiao Qingcheng’s sincere eyes, saw a glimmer of moisture in her old eyes.

Then, she forcefully suppressed it.

How could the true leader of Xiao City be a weak person?

“Matriarch, I suppose you and Miss Xiao San have much to talk about. Perhaps I should take my leave?”

Nan Gong Feng inquired curiously.

Only then did the matriarch spare a glance at Xiao Xiao, who was standing by with a displeased expression: “Alright, Xiao’er, go tell the steward to prepare a family banquet. Tonight, with Qingcheng back, the whole family, including this shameless boy, should gather together.

I’m feeling a bit weary. Qingcheng, you and this naughty boy can play in the courtyard for a while.”

An elderly maid stepped forward respectfully and said, “Miss Third, it’s time for the matriarch to take her afternoon nap. Otherwise, she won’t be able to stay up tonight!”