Qing Huan walked step by step to Qin Yue's side and said as if presenting a treasure, "Miss Qin, Feng Ran was unwilling to come out."
"Hmph, she doesn't even know her place and is putting on airs. As for me, I naturally wouldn't let her have her way, so I dragged her out directly."
"Miss Qin, you're looking for Feng Ran in such a hurry, you must have something important to say."
"Now that Feng Ran is here, Miss Qin, please speak your mind directly."
Qin Yue glared fiercely at Qing Huan upon hearing this.
She was still wondering why Feng Ran had appeared before her, only to realize it was this vixen's doing.
Did this person intend to make her lose all face?
Qin Yue stared at Qing Huan with burning rage in her eyes. She was already flustered and furious and immediately slapped Qing Huan across the face, blow after blow landing on her cheek.
This somewhat eased Feng Ran's displeasure and unhappiness at this moment.
Qing Huan clutched her swollen face, looking at Qin Yue in disbelief.
What on earth had happened?
Shouldn't these slaps be for Feng Ran? Why were they landing on her own face?
She looked at Qin Yue with confusion in her eyes. Though she resented the person before her, she dared not speak too loudly and could only cautiously try to appease her, saying, "Miss Qin, did you perhaps hit the wrong person? The person you're looking for is Feng Ran, and the person you wanted to hit was also Feng Ran."
Qin Yue's hand landed on Qing Huan's face again upon hearing this.
Did this fool want to get her killed?
Did she think she didn't want to hit Feng Ran?
However, with Qin family members and the Regent's people around, how could she dare to lay a hand on Feng Ran? How could she admit to it?
How could she possibly say such things?
Yet, Qing Huan had said it so brazenly. If her father heard these words, she would truly be kicked out.
She absolutely would not allow such a thing to happen.
Qing Huan tried to speak again, but at that moment, Qin Yue quickly struck her across the face, saying fiercely, "What nonsense are you spouting?"
"Feng Ran and I have no enmity. Why would I lay a hand on her?"
Qin Yue walked up to Feng Ran and, with a thud, knelt directly before her, saying in a low voice, "Feng Ran, I'm sorry. That day, I was blinded by greed and did such things to you. Please forgive me."
Qin Yue's hands were clenched tightly. After saying these words, she lowered her head and bit her lip hard.
She was trying desperately to restrain herself, fearing that if she didn't, she would get up and resort to violence.
Feng Ran frowned, looking at the person before her, filled with confusion.
Qin Yue apologizing to her? Was something wrong? She remembered how arrogant Qin Yue had been that day, and the harsh words spoken then still echoed in her ears.
After a long while, Feng Ran remained silent. Qin Yue, still kneeling, grew anxious.
Father had already said that she had to beg for Feng Ran's forgiveness.
Seeing this, Qin Yue heavily kowtowed, her forehead bleeding, but she paid it no mind. Because if she wasn't ruthless to herself, her position as the Qin family's eldest young lady would be replaced by someone else at any moment.
"Feng Ran, I'm sorry, it was my fault that day."
"Feng Ran, what do I need to do for you to forgive me?"
"Feng Ran..."
Qing Huan watched the scene unfold, her eyes wide with disbelief.
How could this be possible?
Qin Yue was so vicious towards Feng Ran, she wished Feng Ran would die.
Yet, what she saw now was Qin Yue kneeling, kowtowing to Feng Ran, and begging for forgiveness.
No, this was all not real.
This was all fake.
But no matter how much Qing Huan was unwilling to admit it, what she saw was happening. These things were truly unfolding.
Feng Ran simply watched the person on the ground.
A sarcastic smile flickered at the corner of her lips. She truly didn't know why Qin Yue was doing this. However, she didn't want to know.
"You may go," Feng Ran said coldly after a long pause.
Qin Yue froze slightly, looking at Feng Ran. She was letting her go. Did this mean she forgave her?
Thinking of this, she became exceptionally excited, but without hearing it directly, she felt uneasy.
"Feng Ran, you've forgiven me, haven't you? This matter is settled, right?"
Feng Ran looked at Qin Yue's anxious expression and calmly replied, "Yes. From now on, you and I will have no further connection."
Qin Yue was overjoyed. The matter was resolved. Then, her position as the Qin family's eldest young lady was still hers.
As Qin Yue was about to leave, she met Feng Ran's eyes. At that moment, she felt as though Feng Ran was mocking her.
And she could no longer bear it.
She rushed towards Feng Ran. Her raised hand, about to strike Feng Ran's face, was timely withdrawn.
She leaned into Feng Ran's ear and, in a voice that only the two of them could hear, said coldly, "Feng Ran, don't get too smug. Do you think you've won?"
"No, I'm telling you, you haven't won."
Feng Ran looked at the person before her in confusion. Suddenly, she seemed to understand something. It appeared her apology today was not sincere, but forced.
But who was behind this?
Was this helping her, or pushing her into another abyss?
Feng Ran frowned and said displeasantly, "I don't know what you're talking about. Please, leave."
Qin Yue glared at Feng Ran, gritting her teeth, and said, "One day, I will repay every single humiliation I've suffered today."
...
Three days later.
Aunt Sheng watched the clock. At this hour, Feng Ran should have come out. However, today, Feng Ran was half an hour late and hadn't appeared. Was she unwell?
Aunt Sheng eventually grew worried and went up to check. When she pushed open the door of the side room, Feng Ran was nowhere to be seen. Most importantly, there was a pool of blood on the ground, which was chilling to behold.
Just then, there was movement outside. She closed the door and quickly went out.
She was wondering what was going on. She needed to send people to find Feng Ran immediately.
Had Feng Ran encountered danger?
But last night, there had been no sound at all, an unusual quietness.
When had Feng Ran disappeared?
Just as Aunt Sheng was about to see what had happened, she saw Xuanyuan Heng appear.
Coincidentally, Xuanyuan Heng was ascending. Looking at his demeanor, it seemed he was looking for Feng Ran.
However, Feng Ran wasn't here. She wanted to conceal it for Feng Ran, but it was probably impossible.
This man had already arrived, and there was no room for retreat.
Aunt Sheng deliberated for a long time and thought of many things. Finally, she spoke, "Regent, Feng Ran is missing."
The man before her exuded a terrifying aura, his face dark and gloomy. He questioned coldly, "Where is she? The person in your charge, a living person, is missing?"