The Birth of a Villainess

Chapter 163 – Pot Calling Kettle Black

Tan Feng couldn't believe what she had just said. A whip? Did she just want to punish people using a whip? The attendant couldn't wrap his head over her words. It was just so unbelievable that he wanted to laugh.

There were more than ten people inside the receiving hall. Five were the people who were at the center of this commotion while the other five were the servants tasked to stand there to serve the guests.

As soon as Lin Xiaofei's words landed, hushed voices of uncertainty and mockery were heard.

"Is she out of her mind?" A maid standing next to the wall asked the other maid on her side.

"I don't know. Maybe she's lost it now that she's marrying the Duke." The other maid replied.

"Pfft! Marriage with the Duke of Xin? Who actually believes that? Surely, it was her family that created the rumor for show only. I'm sure the duke will set things right and punish them for this." A maid stated and the others also nodded in agreement.

"Or perhaps, the Duke did come to ask for the hand of a young miss but the general decided to place that idiot girl in front so that he would be forced to marry." The others nodded again, thinking that the maid's words made some sense. Lin Xiaofei was already rumored as the favorite of General Lin Xiaomeng and it wouldn't be impossible for him to exchange the marriage between two ladies.

The rumors that Qu Xing Xu was now betrothed to a young miss from the Lin family weren't entirely spread across the Capital and only a few noble lords heard of it. But they never had the chance to go into deep detail and find out who exactly was this young miss from the Lin family.

On the other hand, no one would ever believe that Lin Xiaofei would be the woman that the duke would ever take as his bride. Her reputation was so nasty that the duke would definitely not pursue her even if she tried to. So, how could this young lady be the next Duchess?

What they believed the rumors or not, Lin Xiaofei didn't care. All she wanted was for her wish to come true.

And that is to let these people have a taste of the sweetest touch of a whip.

Lin Xiaofei smiled. She stood with her head high and eyes gleaming in mischief.

"Miss Lin, I understand." Tan Feng began and shot a glare at the people who wanted to protest and say otherwise. "We will make arrangements for your wish to happen. It's just that we don't have a whip around us at the moment and it would be a waste of time to look for one."

Tan Feng was still trying to slip away like an eel. He didn't give up on trying to get this matter done without handing out any punishment. He may say that he would make her wish come true and punish these people but in truth, it was only lip service and nothing more.

Unfortunately, Lin Xiaofei wasn't fond of any lip service from anyone as she stared at him.

"I can wait. There's still a few hours before the meal in the noon arrives." Said Lin Xiaofei. She still has that smile that could make a man's heart go 'Thump!' and the attendant couldn't escape from her enchanting charm.

"Lin Xiaofei!" An aggressive voice interrupted.

The attendant had to turn around to look at Concubine Shang who was suddenly rushing forward as if she was possessed by something.

Lin Xiaofei only moved her head to see what's happening and saw Concubine Shang approaching. She smiled inwardly.

"Yes, Lady Shang? Can't wait for your turn?" She sweetly uttered, making Concubine Shang seething in anger.

Suddenly, a black shadow flew before anyone could react. Collective gasps could be heard in the back as everyone saw Concubine Shang raising her hand with the intention to slap Lin Xiaofei.

In a matter of a few seconds, Lin Xiaofei contemplated whether she should take the slap or not.

But thinking about it again, she didn't want to feel pain at the moment and especially, not from the hands of someone such as Concubine Shang.

Lin Xiaofei effortlessly blocked Concubine Shang's hand from getting close to her face. The clash between their hands created a loud clap sound against each other.

Both showed their strength to push but it was Lin Xiaofei who dominated eventually.

"I don't know why you're being too brash, Lady Shang. If I did something you only need to report it to my grandfather or the Duke. You don't have to be so impulsive as to raise a hand on me." Said Lin Xiaofei and forcefully threw the other's hand away from her.

"That is right." Liu Shishi decided to speak as well. "A mere concubine dares try to raise her hand on a noble young lady… won't the prince be ashamed of this? Not even my father's concubines have ever done this!"

After seeing Concubine Shang's stunt, Liu Shishi was both shocked and angry. Thankfully, Lin Xiaofei stopped the other before her hand could make contact with her face, or else, Liu Shishi would have to tackle Concubine Shang tp the ground and pull her hair out!

Concubine Shang couldn't believe that Lin Xiaofei was actually faster than her. The young lady even stopped her even though her hand should've landed on the side of her face! How humiliating and frustrating it was!

She was never humiliated in front of so many people before. Not even when she was still inside the Shang family's residence nor when she made a mistake in front of Yu Fangzhu.

And yet, not only did Lin Xiaofei bluntly implied that she shouldn't be ambitious as a mere concubine but she also dared to stop her!

"Miss Lin, you forgot where you are right now. You're standing on the ground that is owned by his highness Yu Fangzhu! Did you think by coming here, you can just flaunt your authority just because you are above others." Concubine Shang viciously spat.

"Pot calling kettle black, are we?" Lin Xiaofei matched her with a wicked smile.

"Do you think you would get away if you touch what the prince owns? I am his concubine and he will never allow anyone to touch me or harm me!" Concubine Shang laughed as she was confident that Yu Fangzhu would take her side over a stranger.

Yu Fangzhu might be cold and not so responsive now but they shared the same mutual understanding and affection for each other. He wouldn't have lasted if she wasn't there to catch him when he's so depressed and weak.

"I should return those words to you as well." Lin Xiaofei chuckled. Her eyes flashed brightly. "I wonder if the prince will go as far as protect you from that person?"

After the failed assassination, Lin Xiaofei didn't believe that Qu Xing Xu would do nothing after someone fearlessly infiltrated his home and even attempted to murder his bride. It didn't matter if his feelings for her were genuine or not. The simple fact that someone tried to cross him should be enough to trigger him to act.

Now, what will you do, Qu Xing Xu?