The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot

Chapter 48: Chapter 48: The Sick Seedling

Having gotten an answer, Zhong Niangyao didn’t feel surprised, but simply nodded slightly, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to intrude. I’ll leave now and won’t bother you any longer.”

After speaking, Zhong Niangyao turned and left immediately.

In fact, when she was just by Lu Yichen’s side, her soul had felt an unprecedented sense of tranquility. She knew it was because of the Purple Energy emanating from Lu Yichen.

Those surrounded by Purple Energy bear the Emperor Fate Chart, possess great Qi Fortune, and are protected by the Heavenly Dao. Even those nearby could receive its blessing. Of course, this was also contingent on the willingness of the person with the Emperor Fate Chart to provide protection, in order to be acknowledged by the Heavenly Dao.

Just by being near Lu Yichen, she had already felt the immense benefits. If she could always stay by his side, it would undoubtedly have a tremendous effect on the stability of her soul.

However, although the temptation was great, she was not beguiled.

Although he possessed the Emperor Fate Chart, there was no trace of compassion about him. Indeed, an Evil Qi intertwined with the Purple Energy, showing that Lu Yichen was a very dangerous character.

Following such an individual, she worried that her soul had not yet stabilized, and who knows, her life could be lost any day.

It had not been easy to get a chance to do it all over again, and she valued her life greatly.

Watching Zhong Niangyao’s resolute departure, Lu Yichen made no movement. He looked deeply in the direction Zhong Niangyao had exited, then turned around and walked in the opposite direction.

Perhaps because meeting Lu Yichen was not a pleasant experience, Zhong Niangyao didn’t continue to wander around the garden, lest she encounter more trouble. She followed the corridor back to the main hall.

The atmosphere in the hall was still bustling, even without the Lu Family making an appearance, it hadn’t stopped others from socializing.

Through the crowd, she saw Zhong Mengfan and Zhong Mengxuan flitting through the hall like two butterflies, their smiles blooming as they chatted happily with the guests.

Shrugging her shoulders, Zhong Niangyao wasn’t particularly interested in such gatherings. Thus, she picked up a glass of juice and found an inconspicuous corner to stay in.

About half an hour had passed when Old Master Lu and Old Madam Lu finally came down from upstairs.

Following them were the Lu Family’s Four Sons. The eldest brother Lu Yihong, second brother Lu Yiming, third brother Lu Yichen, and the youngest, Lu Yilei.

Among them, Lu Yihong and Lu Yiming were both married. Whereas Lu Yichen and Lu Yilei were still unmarried.

However, the gazes of the single young ladies present were almost all focused on Lu Yilei.

Because everyone knew that of the Lu Family’s Four Sons, the other three had already made their mark in the political, military, and commercial spheres. Only Lu Yichen, third of the Lu sons, had always been frail and sickly, constantly in and out of the hospital countless times throughout his life. Were it not for the Lu Family’s wealth and influence, he might not have survived long ago.

As a result, though nearly at the age of thirty, he remained unmarried and hadn’t even had his marriage arranged. After all, who would dare marry their daughter to such a sickly and unaccomplished man, possibly dooming her to widowhood?

Her gaze lingering on the Lu brothers, Zhong Niangyao’s eyes settled on Lu Yichen, reflecting a trace of deep thought.

The current Lu Yichen was like a completely different person from the one she had encountered in the garden just now.

Lu Yichen at this moment was pale and gaunt, appearing as if he could fall ill at any moment. Yet, even so, this didn’t hide his delicate features and outstanding temperament.

By now, Zhong Niangyao had returned to Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong’s side.

Seeing the starkly different Lu Yichen, her expression didn’t show any signs of surprise.

She could be sure, Lu Yichen was definitely not as weak as he appeared to be. But this had nothing to do with her. She had no desire to get involved with a wealthy family like the Lu Family.

Turning away, Zhong Niangyao continued to follow Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong around the hall, accompanying them as they mingled.

Though called mingling, she simply stayed politely at their side.

As soon as the Lu Family appeared, many people swarmed towards them. After all, the goal of everyone here was to forge a connection with the Lu Family. Now that the hosts had finally shown up, how could they miss such an opportunity!Update by n0vgo.co

The Zhong Family held a low status, and being able to attend this birthday banquet was a pleasant surprise. Hence, they had no chance to converse with the Lu Family.

On the Lu Family’s side—

Lu Yichen watched the people who kept coming up to greet them. He stood at the side, looking somewhat detached like an outsider.

“Third Master!”

Just then, Ma Shishi in a pink evening gown approached him, her cheeks flushed and eyes demurely looking at Lu Yichen, she tentatively said, “Shall we go out for a walk?”

Unlike others targeting Lu Yilei, she liked Lu Yichen. In fact, it was love at first sight, and she had harbored a crush on Lu Yichen for years.

However, due to his poor health, Lu Yichen rarely showed himself in public, so she hadn’t found an opportunity. Now that she was finally able to see him, she naturally cast aside her maidenly reserve and came forward to invite him.

Although Liu Haojing’s face bore a smile, her eyes held disdain.

But soon, she redirected her gaze entirely to Lu Yilei. Even if she couldn’t push through the crowd, she wanted to give it a try.

After all, Lu Yilei, the Fourth Young Master of Lu Family, was still unmarried. If she was fortunate today to catch his eye, she would truly transform from a sparrow to a phoenix. Her father would even have to tread carefully in her presence from then on.

At the same time, she ridiculed and looked down on Ma Shishi’s choice in her heart. With Ma Shishi’s good background, she had chosen a sickly man, truly squandering the advantage her status brought her.

Ma Shishi was completely unaware of the thoughts of her friend. All her attention was on Lu Yichen, as she waited for a response.

Lu Yichen, as if he hadn’t heard Ma Shishi at all, coughed a few times before standing up and heading towards Old Master Lu and Old Madam Lu.

After excusing himself, he went straight upstairs.@@novelbin@@

Throughout, he didn’t even glance at Ma Shishi, treating her as if she were invisible.