Thinking about this matter, Xiaofeng remembered another incident.
Yecheng’s incident came first, followed by Xu Xuezi’s matters.
After Yecheng met with disaster, she firmly believed it was Xu Xuezi’s doing, so she, furious, went to settle accounts with Xu Xuezi. What followed was Xu Xuezi’s servant’s betrayal, Xu Xuezi ended up bedridden, and Men Chao efficiently took over the Xu Family.
There is a saying: "The praying mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind." Men Chao must have found out early that Xu Xuezi planned to move against Yecheng, thus all the actions that followed.
That being said, Yecheng’s misfortune was mainly due to Men Chao, the greatest villain of all.
Men Chao, oh Men Chao, your scheming is indeed profound, what extremes you go to in order to take over the Xu Family.
Seeing Xiaofeng silent, Su Peng thought she was again recalling the unforgettable experience of delivering the twins, and rubbed his hands: "Xiaofeng, I just suddenly remembered, and thought I’d discuss it with you. Are you perhaps recalling some unpleasant things? Fortunately, heaven has blessed us, and it’s all in the past."
"Brother, thank you for reminding me; had you not, there are things I wouldn’t have thought of." Xiaofeng said with a pursed smile, "Brother, accompany me to the Xu Family residence."
"You are getting married tomorrow, why go to the Xu Family now?" Su Peng gasped.
"It’s to meet the person who originally wanted me dead, to let her know that not only did she not kill me, but I’m also about to marry Yecheng in grand style tomorrow." Xu Xuezi had tried more than once to have her killed, and with her wedding tomorrow, of course, it should be mentioned to her.
"Won’t there be danger for you in going to the Xu Family?" Su Peng was still worried about this point. This Miss of the Xu Family apparently had some unresolved issues with Xiaofeng; Xiaofeng going now might just give her the opportunity.
"No." Some people didn’t manage to finish Yecheng last time, they would naturally be more cautious now, knowing that Yecheng’s retaliation would be lethal for them.
"Sir, Young Madam Gu has come and wishes to see Miss Xu... Lady Xu,"
Men Chao frowned imperceptibly, "What is she here for?"
"Probably she has realized that the big fire back in Xijiang County, which nearly caused her death, was Lady Xu’s doing." She should have thought about it when Su Peng had just asked her, she should have known Su Peng would definitely have mentioned it to Xiaofeng.
"You truly did a lot of ’good deeds’ back then." Men Chao was, of course, aware of this, but he had chosen to turn a blind eye, "Let her see, if we don’t, she might just smash our Xu Family doors."
Xiaofeng’s temperament, seemingly gentle, could be quite ruthless when pushed.
Su Peng, accompanied by Xiaofeng, had come along with Ayun.
Yin Li glanced at Ayun, trying to estimate whether her own skills were superior to the other’s.
When her gaze swept to Su Peng, he looked straight ahead, not glancing at her.
This fool, when foolish, could sometimes be quite adorable.
Well, being strangers is also quite good.
Xu Xuezi no longer carried the previous splendor of the young lady of the Xu Family; her complexion was sallow and her lips were pale. Although her hair was neatly combed, it was evidently coarse.
She could now sit up.
Upon seeing the visitors, a flash of hatred appeared in her eyes, quickly passing, and she said coldly, "Su Xiaofeng, what are you here for? Are you here to see how miserable I am now?"
"Yes, I am indeed here to see just how miserable you are now." Xiaofeng did not deny it, sitting at a table in front of the bed and scrutinizing Xu Xuezi, "Tsk tsk, Miss Xu, not seeing you for a few months, I almost didn’t recognize you. You used to talk about how glorious it was to be the young lady of the Xu Family, how respectable your clothes were. Look at you now, sickly and pitiful."
"Su Xiaofeng, don’t get cocky. Although you have entered the Gu Family and become Gu Yecheng’s wife, let me tell you, your marriage with him won’t last. The children you bore aren’t his, and over time, he will care, he will mind." Xu Xuezi, ignorant of some external matters, had her reasons.
She was lying in bed, with no trusted person by her side; these people would certainly not tell her about the outside world.
So, one should still practice kindness.
"Madam Men, what can I say to you?" Xiaofeng sighed softly, "It’s true, you don’t even have anyone close to confide in, so of course no one is willing to tell you what has been happening recently in the Imperial Capital. Remember Xiao’ou, who was so loyal to you? When he finally had a chance at love, you still split them up."