CHAPTER 1222: CHAPTER 241: MILITARY STRATAGEMS REQUIRE RUTHLESSNESS

"By the way, do you know the Xiao Family?" Yan Xing said, glancing around.

Yun Ya raised her eyebrows slightly: "The Xiao Family? The one Aunt Zhuang took me to a charity auction last time?"

"That’s right, it’s that Xiao Family. Do you know, Xiao Baokang has been exposed for having an illegitimate daughter, Lady Xiao is furious. And this illegitimate daughter is quite famous in the entertainment industry. Can you guess who it is?" Yan Xing said, blinking with an expectant look.

Yun Ya pondered for a while and said helplessly, "There are so many female stars in the entertainment industry, how would I know who it is?"

Yan Xing gave her a glaring look, conveying that she was behind the trends: "Have you watched the recent hit ’Laughing in the World’?"

Yun Ya shook her head.

Yan Xing looked to the sky speechlessly: "What do you do all day, not even having watched this hit drama? The leading actress Xiao Zisu from ’Laughing in the World’, it’s her. No wonder her acting is terrible, with green screens throughout the show and yet she plays the main role. Turns out she has a sugar daddy behind her, Xiao Baokang backing her so much. I wonder how much money they siphoned..."

"You know these officials, why do they always have mistresses and illegitimate daughters? He was even taken away by the prosecutor’s office for investigation due to conduct issues. I think the Xiao Family is doomed. Some people just dig their own graves, you know Xiao Ling’er still has an engagement with Seventh Uncle, wonder if there will be any changes."

Yun Ya smiled gently: "Who knows."

No one knew that amidst the troubles of these two families, she was the one behind it all.

"Do you think Xiao Ling’er has a screw loose, how could she fancy Seventh Uncle? Apart from being handsome, Seventh Uncle is rotten to the core, always hanging around with women, bound to catch an illness. Let me tell you, back in the day, no woman wanted to marry Seventh Uncle, even mentioning his name was taboo. Later, the Xiao Family took the initiative to propose marriage, thinking about Seventh Uncle’s reputation, it’s tough for him to find a bride. The Fourth Madame took it upon herself to arrange this match for him. Tell me, what did Xiao Ling’er see in Seventh Uncle? I saw Xiao Ling’er when I was young; she’s beautiful and elegant, much better than her sister Xiao Bao’er."

Yan Xing stuffed a sour plum in her mouth, her eyebrows scrunching up from the sourness: "My mom said Xiao Ling’er is coming tomorrow, supposed to visit Grandpa, but actually to discuss the marriage with Seventh Uncle. Now that the Xiao Family is in trouble, they need to hold onto the Yan Family’s strong backing tightly. Tomorrow will be lively; I guess the Yan Family is reluctant to refuse, considering if Seventh Uncle doesn’t marry soon, he may never marry in his lifetime, haha." Her tone was rather gleeful.

"It’s a pity, though, that I have to go to school tomorrow to pick up my notice, I won’t see the scene. Sister Yun Ya, watch and tell me all about it later."

Yun Ya, not fond of crowds: "We’ll see tomorrow."

The next day, sure enough, Lady Xiao brought Xiao Ling’er over. Lady Xiao looked a bit worn out, wrinkles had appeared at the corners of her eyes, clearly showing how much the recent illegitimate daughter affair had tortured her.

At the time, Yun Ya, Zhuang Xiyue, and Meng Shujing along with Lu Yuke were accompanying the elder, chatting idly, when the butler led the two in.

It was Yun Ya’s first time seeing Xiao Ling’er, who appeared captivating. The woman was twenty-four or five, wearing an orange cape and long coat, her legs wrapped in black peg pants were long and straight, her hair tied in a ponytail, with an oval face, willow-leaf eyebrows, fair skin, quite stunning, with an elegant aura like an orchid in an empty valley, intoxicating to behold.

The woman’s gaze was calm, graceful, following behind Lady Xiao to greet everyone. Yun Ya noticed her hands hanging at her sides clenching subconsciously, and smirked.

She evidently wasn’t as composed as she seemed.

"Miss Xiao, long time no see, you’ve blossomed even more charmingly, I find myself quite fond of you." Meng Shujing said with a smile.

"Madame overrates me, just a humble beauty, not deserving of such praise." Xiao Ling’er’s voice was lovely too, her manners very humble but not overly submissive, just right, making people feel comfortable.

"Look at this sweet tongue, how well-spoken you are, Lady Xiao and Miss Xiao, please sit, Butler, go and fetch Fourth Madame and Seventh Master."

The butler complied and left.

Lady Xiao led Xiao Ling’er to sit down.

Looking at the elder at the head, "I’m here today to discuss Ling’er and Nan Gui’s marriage. Ling’er has returned home after her studies, and considering her age, we can’t delay any longer."

The elder waved Xiao Ling’er over: "Girl, come here."

Xiao Ling’er walked obediently over, squatting before the elder.

The elder looked at her, sighing: "Such a pretty girl, a mismatched mate for our Lao Qi."