Chapter 29: Chapter The heavy atmosphere surrounding Xi Lanyin’s future did not disappear immediately.
Even after Su Yueqing’s thoughts had quieted, the women seated around the table remained distracted.
Some were still thinking about Zhao Mingyuan.
Others were thinking about the Prime Minister’s son.
And a few were silently wondering just how many more disasters were hidden in the future that they had yet to discover.
Meanwhile, the person responsible for all of this remained completely unaware.
Su Yueqing calmly finished the last of her breakfast before setting her chopsticks down.
After swallowing the final mouthful, she reached for her tea and took a small sip.
Then she stood up.
"Grandmother. Mother. Aunts."
She gave a polite nod.
"If there is nothing else, I will excuse myself first."
To Su Yueqing, breakfast was over.
Therefore, her mission here was complete.
Unfortunately for her, everyone else had other plans.
Before she could take more than a single step, Lin Meiyun spoke.
"Wait."
Su Yueqing paused.
The Duchess glanced toward one of the maids standing nearby.
"Escort Young Madam back later."
The maid immediately bowed.
"Yes, Duchess."
Lin Meiyun continued calmly.
"After that, gather all the servants and maids serving in Wenzhe’s residence."
Su Yueqing blinked.
Then blinked again.
The words slowly registered inside her head.
Gather all the servants?
At Xi Wenzhe’s residence?
Why?
Her confusion immediately appeared on her face.
"Why would they need to gather?"
Lin Meiyun looked at her.
"Because you will be meeting them."
Su Yueqing stared.
"...Meeting them?"
"Yes."
The Duchess nodded.
"You are now the Young Madam of that residence."
Su Yueqing immediately felt something was wrong.
A dangerous feeling began rising inside her chest.
Then Lin Meiyun delivered the final blow.
"You will be living there from now on."
Silence.
Su Yueqing simply stood there.
Not moving.
Not blinking.
Not breathing.
The entire breakfast table watched her.
Then—