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轉碼失敗！請您使用右上換源切換源站閱讀或者直接前往源網站進行閱讀！Volume 1: Smiling at the Splendor Chapter 21

Dancing Moon was determined to set an example by being strict with herself when dealing with this matter.

"Cloud Qianyue, you slut! Let me go!" The young miss screamed in pain.

"Quickly let Big Sister go! You damned brat, how dare you lay a hand on Big Sister. If Father King and Concubine Feng find out that you've harmed Big Sister, they won't spare you," the woman beside her stepped back in fear, no longer daring to approach as she shouted at Cloud Qianyue.

Was their father king also her father And Concubine Feng Li Yun frowned. This was what these women relied on

"Cloud Qianyue, Father King dotes on me the most; if he finds out that you've hurt me, you'll be in trouble. My mother won't let you off either. Do you think Grandfather will live for many more years" The young miss's face was pale from pain, but she still relied on her support to glare at Cloud Qianyue with a gaze like it could devour someone, "You still haven't let me go!"

"You say my grandfather is an old不死 I'll remember these words! Even if I kill you today, you still have to accept it." Li Yun laughed coldly upon hearing this. Insulting one's elders in this era was considered a grave disrespect, so this woman was truly in trouble.

The young miss was shocked and clearly realized her mistake of speaking without thinking, but it was too late to take back her words now.

Li Yun’s gaze turned cold as she suddenly tightened her grip. A sharp snap echoed, and indeed the young miss's hand bone broke.

"Miss, you can't do this! The王爺and Concubine Feng would hold you accountable for it. The young miss is Concubine Feng's own daughter…" Cai Lian only just realized what was happening and hurriedly held onto Yun Qianyue, but unfortunately, it was already too late.

The young miss let out a piercing scream of agony and fainted from the pain.

Li Yun released her grip. The young miss fell to the ground. She knew how hard she had grabbed; it was just a minor fracture that could be healed, but she wouldn't be able to do heavy work in the future. Nonetheless, this young miss was born into the Cloud王府and even though she was illegitimate, whoever she married would definitely be wealthy and of high status—what kind of heavy work could they make her do This time giving her a small lesson, Li Yun hoped that she wouldn't provoke her again.

"Miss, you shouldn't have hurt the eldest Miss. The Prince Regent favors the eldest Miss most, and neither will Concubine Feng spare you. Although you are protected by the Old Prince Regent now, in the future you still need to heed the Prince Regent and Concubine Feng!" Cai Lian looked as if she was about to cry, hugging Li Yun's body and trembling uncontrollably.

Li Yun frowned. She thought that the owner of this body didn't seem to fare well in Cloud Palace either. Apart from the Old Prince Regent, it seemed like her father did not care for her, and her biological mother was dead as well; just by looking at these women's arrogance one could tell what kind of person Concubine Feng was. She pushed Cai Lian away, looking at her with an ugly expression and reprimanded her: "What are you afraid of It was she who first insulted my grandfather, I'm only teaching her a lesson for him. Even if Father Prince Regent and Concubine Feng come here, I still have something to say."

"Miss, but..." Cai Lian wanted to say more, but realizing that the eldest Miss's bones had already broken, she decided not to say anything further. Although she had only been by the Miss's side for half a year, she knew very well that even though the Miss appeared glamorous, her life was actually quite hard. The Old Prince Regent could not look after everything for her, and Concubine Feng's scheming behind the scenes was extremely formidable. Even though the Miss was skilled in martial arts, because of concerns, she did not dare to really take action; every time she was bullied, she would hide alone in her room feeling sad. This time, it seemed like the Miss had finally decided to show some backbone! Although it felt good, Cai Lian still couldn't help but worry.

"Cloud Shallow Snow! How dare you! You actually hurt my elder sister!" All the women were frightened by this scene. They had seen Li Yun take action with their own eyes; quick and precise without any hesitation or mercy, which was unlike her usual self. Although she was skilled in martial arts, she never dared to act before. Why did she dare now

"Yes, I hurt her! If you say another word, it will be the same as what happened just now. While I'm too lazy to move anymore, go as far away as possible," Li Yun coldly looked at those women and said indifferently.

In her previous life she was an orphan without family ties. This time when she first met the Young Master of Cloud Palace, although it was just a sentence, he seemed indifferent but actually helped her out, making her feel warm inside. Later on, meeting Old Prince Regent Cloud made her believe that despite his harsh words toward her, calling her 'stinky girl', he was still kind-hearted; she thought Cloud Palace must be a warm place indeed. Unbeknownst to her, the back alleys of Cloud Palace were filled with hostility and nothing like familial warmth among the sisters. How could she show them any leniency She certainly wasn't a soft peach that anyone could squeeze.

"You..." The woman who had spoken earlier tried to say something more but immediately stopped, scared by the response.

The others also wanted to take this chance to slander Li Yun extensively, but upon catching her cold gaze, they swallowed their words back.

Everyone exchanged glances, conveying the same expression. Several young misses who were close with the eldest Miss immediately beckoned servants nearby to drag the eldest Miss out of the courtyard. One of them did not forget to throw a sentence over her shoulder, "Yun Qianmo, wait for it! Now that you've hurt big sister, there'll be some good fruit for you to eat."

Li Yun snorted coldly and ignored them, turning to Cai Lian with a wave of her hand. "Close the door and go to sleep!"

"Miss, should I inform His Excellency the Old Prince The prince treats the eldest Miss very well. Since the death of the princess consort, the person in charge of the inner quarters here has been Phoenix Concubine. Phoenix Concubine is the daughter of General Feng and currently the aunt of the Crown Prince's concubine. She's not an easy person to deal with and she is very favored by His Excellency the prince; you should..." Cai Lian nervously watched Li Yun as she asked.

Li Yun thought to herself that it was no wonder these women were so arrogant, no wonder this body’s original owner had been so restrained in dealing with them before! It turned out to be linked to the Crown Prince once again. She waved her hand dismissively with a grim face, "No need for that; it's already late and Grandpa should have gone to bed long ago. Let's wash up and sleep."

"Miss, but the eldest miss was carried back. Shortly, the prince and Concubine Feng might come to find you. If there's no support from the old王爺, Miss is likely to be punished..." Cai Lian was extremely worried, her small body trembling.

“If they want to find me, let them! What’s there to fear The old王爺is still around now, isn’t he Who can outshine Grandpa in this王府 Even if they come, I won't pay attention.” Li Yun sighed seeing Cai Lian was still terrified. She patted her on the shoulder and comforted her: “Don’t be afraid. They were busy treating the eldest miss’s hand tonight and had no time to create trouble. Tomorrow morning, I will go early to Grandpa's place for greetings. Tonight we’ll have a good sleep.”

“Miss is right, but I’m still worried. What if Concubine Feng really comes Then what should we do” Cai Lian pitifully looked at Li Yun.

What a timid person! Was it because this body used to endure everything in the past without taking any action Now that she had taken some actions, was she scared out of her wits Without saying anything more, Li Yun took Cai Lian’s hand and led her inward: "Come on, let's go back first to apply medicine on your face. Afterward, we'll sleep. Even if they come, there is nothing to fear. I'm here! No one will bully you again. Be a good girl!"

“Miss...” Cai Lian was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, as Miss was treating her like a kitten! However, the fear in her heart did reduce somewhat.

Li Yun walked two steps and glanced at the several doors ahead. Remembering that Grandpa Cloud was in the middle room, since this place was her courtyard, it was likely that her bedroom was also in the central room. She pulled Cai Lian towards the middle room.

"Miss has returned! We, your maidservants, pay our respects to Miss!" Over ten people came out from the middle house and several rooms on both sides. They were hags and maids, each with a pale face, stepping forward timidly to greet her.

Li Yun stopped and frowned as she sized up these dozen people. In ancient times, large families had more than one servant attending them. So it seemed that all these people served the previous owner of this body. Just now, no one came out despite such a big commotion in the courtyard. Her eyes flickered slightly as she observed each person silently and seriously. Although it was already late at night, she could still clearly see the emotions on their faces—fear, worry, schadenfreude, or indifference...

"You, you, you, and you. Starting tomorrow, don't stay in this courtyard anymore. Go wherever you like. As for you, you, and the last person there, I don't care what roles you used to play here; from now on, you will be by my side. The rest of you should continue working here but avoid coming before me unnecessarily." Who was Li Yun She had been through twenty-some years of ups and downs, honing her discernment skills to perfection. Now, without uttering a word, she could tell almost exactly what each person's intentions were just by looking at their expressions. Finished speaking, she ignored the astonished looks on everyone's faces as she strode toward the house, lazily waving her hand. "Did you hear my words If so, then leave."

"Miss, I've been serving Miss since childhood—how can Miss dismiss me" One of the hags immediately stepped forward to grab Li Yun. Her fat old face was filled with disbelief.

Li Yun frowned at her; this hag had been the first person she pointed out just now. She had clearly seen schadenfreude on the woman's face. Although it was well concealed, she couldn't escape her eyes.

"Miss, Wet Nurse has been with you since childhood..." Cai Lian couldn't bear to see this and didn't understand why Miss suddenly punished the people in the courtyard. Thankfully, though, those whom Miss had promoted were all kind-hearted individuals who also got along well with her. As for the rest, she knew they were spies from various courtyards; however, since Miss hadn't punished them before, Cai Lian didn't dare say anything either. But this Wet Nurse had always been trusted by Miss and now didn't understand why Miss suddenly wanted to send even her away.u would make them hesitant.""Don’t you have the Wind Pavilion and Mother’s Red Pavilion What's difficult about sending me back to Southern Liang" Nan Lingrui said dismissively.Yun Qianmo rolled her ey...