Chapter 18: The Third Miss of the Luo Family

Inside the Medical Underworld Valley, Luo Qianfan held a letter in her hand. As she read, the tendons in her hand sometimes bulged, sometimes stiffened, her face wearing a murderous expression, yet tinged with excitement.

“Hah, they really did come!”

Bai Yu stood silently by her side, watching the myriad expressions flicker across Luo Qianfan’s face, feeling a tightness in her chest. It was said that this letter was sent from the Prime Minister of Fengyue Kingdom’s Luo family, addressed to the third Miss of the Luo household, who was recuperating away from the capital.

But why was their young master so concerned, going so far as to intercept the letter personally?

Luo family—‘Luo’.

They shared the same surname. Could it be that the young master had some connection to the third Miss of the Luo family?

No, that couldn’t be.

What a joke.

The infamous third Miss of the Luo family was born into lowly status but was notoriously bold and ruthless, having repeatedly harmed her own sisters. Back in Fengyue Kingdom, she was a figure of great notoriety, causing untold trouble and reviled by many. Her appearance left much to be desired, and she was obsessively infatuated with the crown prince—a reckless, inept young girl.

She had once been a hot topic among the capital’s society.

Most importantly, she had even attempted to assassinate Leng Qing’er, daughter of the Minister of Personnel. Fortunately, Leng Qing’er escaped serious harm, but the incident left irreversible damage.

Many families, including the Leng family, petitioned for an explanation from the Luo household.

In the end, Luo Jingsong was forced to forfeit his salary for a year and expelled Luo Qianfan from the Luo mansion, sending her to an old family estate. It was thought they would never meet again. Yet, with a single letter, Luo Qianfan was about to return to the treacherous and turbulent capital once more.

“Miss, you wouldn’t happen to be the third Miss of the Luo family, would you?” Bai Yu tentatively asked.

Luo Qianfan showed no embarrassment, nodding calmly. “Why? Doesn’t it seem so?”

Does it?

Bai Yu swallowed nervously, her gaze wavering. Does it really? Not at all. Anyone else would probably think otherwise.

Only the young master could pull off such an unfathomable act. If one day a child suddenly appeared calling her “mother,” no one would doubt she was the real one.

Bai Yu never imagined that in the future, a little brat would indeed rush over to Luo Qianfan, throw their arms around her, and call her “mom,” wanting a hug...

At this moment, Bai Yu had to forcibly maintain her composure as she looked at Luo Qianfan. “So, are you planning to go back?”

“Go back? Where else?” Luo Qianfan gently rubbed Bai Yu’s head, speaking affectionately, “Have you forgotten? This is my home, and you all are my family. If I’m going back anywhere, it’s here, you silly girl.”

Bai Yu grasped Luo Qianfan’s sleeve and smiled foolishly.

Looking at the letter in her hand, Luo Qianfan’s deep eyes were inscrutable and bottomless, her slender brows furrowed slightly. “But, if they treat me like that, how can I not teach them a lesson to repay their ‘well-meaning’ intentions?” Her pale yet strong hand clenched the letter tightly, producing a faint creaking sound.

Bai Yu gazed at the graceful figure before her, tears glistening at the corners of her eyes.

She never imagined the young master would face such hardships at such a tender age, and now bear so many responsibilities not originally hers.

Strong.

She must be strong.

In this world where the strong prey on the weak, strength is the only shortcut that can truly aid the young master.

It was precisely this determination that shaped Bai Yu’s future.

When she later recalled those times, her heart brimmed only with pride and comfort.

Someone once said: Perhaps our very existence is justified if she is happy—that alone is enough.

That day, the warm sun shone gently, the breeze mild and harmonious.

...

The next day, Luo Qianfan took Luo Yi and left the Medical Underworld Valley, heading to the place she was originally meant to stay—the old family estate arranged by her biological father, Luo Jingsong.

Since this trip was to the Luo family, Bai Yu was not brought along; only Luo Yi accompanied her.

After all, human hearts are inscrutable and hidden daggers are hard to guard against.

Firstly, it was inconvenient to bring too many maids on a first meeting. After all, she had been exiled to the countryside as a form of atonement and blessing. Bringing too many people right away would arouse suspicion, making the game more difficult.

Secondly, Bai Yu’s temperament was such that she might reveal her secrets before even reaching the Luo family. It was better to wait until things settled before finding a reason to fetch her.

Because of this, Bai Yu was quite upset for a while, but Luo Qianfan eventually intervened and comforted her.

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