Don't Provoke the Black Lotus O [Transmigration Novel] - Chapter 7

07: “The Past”

Gao Yi’s understanding of Kunjun was very superficial. Firstly, she had to be beautiful, and secondly, she had to obey her. Yao Qin met both of these criteria and was also very good at pleasing her.

As soon as she heard Gao Yi’s voice, Yao Qin immediately changed her demeanor, hiding her arrogance and putting on a pitiful act. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she turned around, covering her face as she rushed forward, “My lord… you’ve finally come. You must stand up for me!”

Her gland injury had not yet healed, and after running this distance, Jiang Ci was gasping for breath, her wound throbbing with pain. Her attention wasn’t on Yao Qin at all; with just one glance, she spotted Xi Lingxue being held by the guards. She didn’t care who was approaching her and pushed aside anyone blocking her view.

Yao Qin was shoved aside, stunned.

…What was going on? She had actually been ignored by Gao Yi?!

Jiang Ci’s face was livid as she kicked the guard, “Get lost!”

The kick was delivered with full force, and the guard immediately spat out a mouthful of bl00d, flying backward.

Jiang Ci quickly supported Xi Lingxue, asking anxiously, “Did she do anything to you?”

Xi Lingxue was genuinely surprised. She hadn’t expected Gao Yi to suddenly appear, “I… I’m fine…”

She initially wanted to pull her hand away and distance herself from Gao Yi, but when she looked up, she caught a hint in Gao Yi’s eyes.

Jiang Ci: So many people are watching, you have to act!

Xi Lingxue paused. Indeed, if she appeared too cold now, the morning’s act would have been for nothing.

Thinking this, Xi Lingxue didn’t move away, allowing Gao Yi to support her.

Of course, she wouldn’t throw herself into Gao Yi’s arms. This was her limit, and fortunately, Gao Yi also knew when to stop.

Yao Qin watched their interaction in shock. When had they become so close?!

“My lord! It was this wretch who hurt me! Why are you still concerned about her?!”

…Wretch?

“Who are you calling a wretch?” Jiang Ci turned around, annoyed, “You outnumber her, how could she possibly hurt you—”

Oh, my god…

Jiang Ci hadn’t noticed before, but now she saw a glaring slap mark on Yao Qin’s face, half of her face swollen.

Jiang Ci was momentarily stunned, unsure, and asked Xi Lingxue, “…Your doing?”

Xi Lingxue averted her eyes and nodded, “Yes.”

“It was her! My lord, don’t you believe me?” Yao Qin clung to her, crying delicately, “I only said a few words to her, and she slapped me! What kind of Kunjun is so tyrannical? I’m so scared~”

In the past, Gao Yi had always fallen for this act. Whenever Yao Qin acted coquettishly, Gao Yi would punish Xi Lingxue for her.

A strong scent wafted over, and Jiang Ci found it overwhelming, guessing it must be Yao Qin’s pheromones. However, it was strange; her body was supposed to be that of a Qianjun, yet she felt no reaction. Jiang Ci didn’t think much of it, assuming it was because her gland hadn’t fully healed.

She sidestepped Yao Qin and gave Xi Lingxue a thumbs up, “Good!”

Xi Lingxue didn’t understand what “Good” meant, but the gesture seemed to be praising her?

How odd…

Yao Qin was dumbfounded. What was Gao Yi saying? She had no reaction to the pheromones? How could that be? Since when could she resist so well?!

…Could it be that the gland injury was so severe it even affected that aspect?!

As Yao Qin was pondering this, she suddenly saw Xi Lingxue step back, creating distance between them. Before Yao Qin could understand why, she unexpectedly spurted a stream of nosebleed, the pressure so strong it made her head jerk backward.

Jiang Ci was startled. She hadn’t even started to deal with the scum yet, and Yao Qin was already spurting bl00d like a small water gun, “Wow… are you… are you okay?!”

This was too exaggerated!

Jiang Ci had never seen such a spectacle before, both hilarious and terrifying…

After one spurt, Yao Qin clutched her nose, now genuinely crying from anger. With so many people on the street, she had made a complete fool of herself!

“Xi… Ling… Xue! You wretch… you poisoned me!” Yao Qin charged forward, shouting, “My lord! She’s bullying me like this, aren’t you going to do something?!”

Jiang Ci frowned. She had tolerated this woman long enough, calling others wretches without a hint of self-awareness?!

Jiang Ci stepped in front of Xi Lingxue, angrily retorting, “Watch your mouth. Xi Lingxue is my lawful wife. How dare you, a concubine, speak to her like that? If she bullied you, it must be because you provoked her first!”

Again with the word “concubine”! And Gao Yi was actually defending that wretch!

“Ahhhh!” Yao Qin’s nosebleed spurted again as she got agitated, and she quickly pressed down on her nose, “What do I do?! My lord! She’s trying to poison me!”

Jiang Ci rolled her eyes, “Then go beg her for the antidote. I don’t have it!”

Yao Qin was in despair, her tears flowing even as she wiped away the bl00d.

She now realized that Gao Yi truly wasn’t going to side with her this time. She didn’t know what had happened, but it felt like Gao Yi had become a completely different person, her attitude entirely changed from before!

Not only was she doting on Xi Lingxue, but she also didn’t seem to care about Yao Qin at all!

Left with no choice, Yao Qin had to swallow her pride, no matter how unwilling she was. With so many people watching her humiliation, every second felt like torture!

“Please… please give me the antidote…”

“I can give it to you.” Xi Lingxue said, “But first, apologize.”

Yao Qin wiped her tears, reluctant, “I’m sorry!”

“Be clear. Who are you apologizing to?”

“I’m sorry to you… and to Consort An…”

“And?”

“…You… you’re not going to make me apologize to that little maid too, are you?!”

Jiang Ci: “If you’re going to apologize, do it properly. Half-hearted apologies are meaningless. Start over!”

Yao Qin’s nosebleed spurted again, and some of the onlookers couldn’t help but laugh.

Yao Qin was filled with hatred, wishing she could trample Xi Lingxue underfoot. But she was truly afraid of dying like this, so she hurriedly said, “I… I’m sorry to Jin Yu, I’m sorry to the princess, I’m sorry to Consort An… please, give me the antidote!”

Xi Lingxue looked down at her disdainfully, then tossed her a pill.

Having publicly humiliated Yao Qin, the news would surely reach the Yao family soon. Trouble was still ahead.

Xi Lingxue wasn’t particularly happy. She had indeed acted impulsively, but she didn’t regret it.

“Jin Yu, let’s go.”

“Alright!”

She turned to leave but was tugged by her sleeve.

Jiang Ci whispered a reminder, “Hey, wait for me!”

Xi Lingxue paused. She had almost forgotten that this person must have rushed over upon hearing the commotion. If Gao Yi hadn’t come, both she and Jin Yu would have suffered a beating.

Xi Lingxue lowered her eyes and softly said, “This time… thank you.”

Jiang Ci was in high spirits, “No need to thank me. The way you dealt with Yao Qin just now was so cool!”

Xi Lingxue was slightly taken aback. The Gao Yi she knew would never praise others, let alone use the word “cool” to describe a Kunjun. Xi Lingxue was now seriously wondering if Gao Yi’s brain had been damaged. Could she really have had a change of heart…

Thinking about having to pretend to be affectionate in public from now on, Xi Lingxue felt very resistant. She didn’t like intimate contact with others, especially with Qianjun, but for the sake of the bigger picture, she had no choice.

After a moment of hesitation, Xi Lingxue took the initiative to hold Jiang Ci’s sleeve, forcing a smile that wasn’t too stiff, “My lord, let’s go back.”

Jiang Ci also smiled, “Alright~ Princess~”

The two walked side by side, a picture-perfect loving couple.

Yao Qin, having taken the pill, had stopped her nosebleed. She glared resentfully at Xi Lingxue’s retreating figure and grabbed a servant from the manor, “That wretch, when did she win the lord’s favor? How come I didn’t know?!”

“It… it just happened… this morning.” the servant stammered, “The princess came to apologize to the lord…”

Apologize? Xi Lingxue?!

She actually lowered her head and even learned to seduce someone?!

How was that possible! Yao Qin looked up at the sky. Had the sun risen from the west?!