Chapter 6: PROFESSIONAL REVENGE PLANNING The afternoon inside the Xi Manor remained quiet as Su Yueqing was finally escorted away from the main hall.
Several maids walked ahead of her while servants carrying lantern stands and ceremonial items followed silently behind. Bright sunlight still poured across the long stone pathways of the manor, reflecting against the calm ponds and polished corridors connected to the different residences of the Xi family.
The wedding celebration outside was still ongoing faintly in the distance.
But deeper inside the manor, the atmosphere had already become calmer and more secluded.
Su Yueqing walked steadily behind the servants, her red wedding robes dragging softly against the ground while the golden phoenix embroidery shimmered beneath the sunlight.
Her posture remained straight and elegant from beginning to end.
Inside her mind, however—
[This manor is ridiculously huge.]
[If somebody told me this was a palace instead of a duke residence, I would believe them immediately.]
Her gaze swept lazily across another long corridor.
[Seriously.]
[How many courtyards does one family even need?]
The two Xi guards escorting her from a distance stiffened slightly.
Because they were close enough to hear her thoughts.
One immediately lowered his head harder.
The other looked straight ahead with painful determination, pretending he heard absolutely nothing.
Meanwhile, Su Yueqing calmly continued walking through the enormous estate.
The further inward they went, the quieter the surroundings became.
Eventually, the servants stopped before a beautiful courtyard residence hidden near a peaceful bamboo garden.
The gates opened slowly.
"This is Young Madam’s residence," one maid said respectfully.
Su Yueqing stepped inside calmly.
The courtyard itself was elegant and clean. Flower trees swayed lightly beneath the afternoon breeze while small streams curved around the stone pathways. Bamboo shadows stretched across the ground, giving the entire place a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
At first glance, it looked very comfortable.
The servants quickly led her further inward.
"This way, Young Madam."
Su Yueqing followed them quietly until they finally entered the main chamber prepared for her.
The room had already been arranged carefully for the wedding. Red silk curtains hung around the bed while expensive furniture stood neatly throughout the chamber. The windows were half-open, allowing soft sunlight and the scent of flowers to drift gently into the room.
One maid smiled politely.
"The servants have already prepared everything for Young Madam."
Another maid bowed respectfully before speaking again.
"This chamber will become the place where Young Madam and Young Master rest together in the future."
"After Young Madam gives birth to little masters and little misses, the children will also be raised here."
Su Yueqing listened calmly without interrupting.
Her eyes slowly swept across the room once again.
Then her gaze paused slightly.
Inside her mind—
[Hm.]
[Something is wrong.]
The guards outside immediately became alert again.
Su Yueqing slowly walked further inward while continuing her thoughts calmly.
[This is not the residence prepared for the lawful wife of the eldest Xi son.]
[If I remember correctly, the future Duchess of the Xi family should stay in Jade Spring Courtyard.]
[Closer to the central manor.]
[Higher authority.]
[Higher status.]
She paused slightly while looking around again.
[This courtyard is beautiful, but it is clearly a secondary residence.]
The maids standing nearby suddenly felt nervous under her silence.
Meanwhile, Su Yueqing quietly reached the answer herself.