Chapter 54: Returning Home 1

A muffled groan came from a secluded firewood room in the backyard of Baicao Manor.

“Hmm…”

In a simple firewood room, a man was tied to a wooden frame! The man was none other than Mei Changsheng, Mei Xia’e’s nephew!

At this moment, Mei Changsheng’s mouth was stuffed with a rag, and he could only make muffled groans. He was in excruciating pain!

Tang Chuyao’s silver needles gleamed in her hand, and Mei Changsheng’s eyes bulged out.

This woman was terrifying. For the past three days, he had been her experimental subject, his body covered in countless silver needles, big and small!

He looked like a porcupine!

Only one thought ran through his mind: If he could go back in time, he would never provoke this madwoman!

Her face was hidden behind a veil, but her eyes were clear and lively, a stark contrast to the cruelty of her actions.

“Young Miss, three days have passed. Tomorrow is the day Tang Chuying returns home!” Fuling’s voice came from outside.

Tang Chuyao focused her mind, flinging the last silver needle through the air towards Mei Changsheng’s chest. Mei Changsheng’s breath stopped. This was aimed at his heart!

Just as Mei Changsheng thought he was about to die, his vision suddenly went black, and he fainted!

A foul odor immediately filled the air. Tang Chuyao glanced at Mei Changsheng with disgust, then used her internal energy to withdraw all the silver needles from his body!

When Tang Chuyao had collected all the needles, she quickly opened the door and saw Fuling standing at the entrance.

“Fuling Auntie, it’s a bit dirty inside. We need someone to clean it up!”

“Young Miss, don’t worry, I’ll take care of it!”

Tang Chuyao was about to leave when she said, “Oh, right, Fuling Auntie, I’ll have someone bring Mei Changsheng out later!”

“Yes, Young Miss!” Fuling replied respectfully.

Through these days of interacting with Tang Chuyao, Fuling had sensed Tang Chuyao’s extraordinary talent!

She knew about the Nine Heavens Xuan Needle!

It was clear that Tang Chuyao actually understood the Nine Heavens Xuan Needle!

Although her movements were a bit clumsy, Tang Chuyao had only practiced for two days!

Coupled with her profound internal energy, she had managed to unleash 70-80% of the Nine Heavens Xuan Needle’s power!

Besides her superb medical skills, Tang Chuyao’s poison skills were also formidable!

Not to mention, she could also perform facial transformation!

She was like a treasure chest, you never knew what rare treasures were hidden inside…

When Tang Chuyao returned to the manor, Tang Chuying’s carriage had already stopped at the front gate.

Tomorrow, Tang Youze had granted special permission for Mei Niang to come to the front hall to receive Tang Chuying and Gu Huaifeng!

Mei Niang’s clothes were very plain. It wasn’t noticeable on ordinary days, but compared to Xu Rulan, Mei Niang looked like a servant!

But today, Tang Youze had brought Xu Rulan and Tang Chuheng along!

Xu Rulan was still wearing a sky-blue brocade dress, embroidered with orchids. As Xu Rulan moved, the fine silk fabric shimmered, exuding an air of extravagance.

She wore a woman’s bun, adorned with a gold-wire inlaid hairpin, pearl tassel earrings, and jade bracelets on her wrists that emitted a soft green glow.

One might think that Xu Rulan was the mistress of this manor!

When Mei Niang arrived with Tang Chunan, she saw Xu Rulan sitting beside Tang Youze and almost gritted her teeth!

This was a slap in the face in front of her daughter and son-in-law!

Tang Youze glanced at Mei Niang with disdain and said nothing, instead, he lowered his head and played with Tang Chuheng in his arms.

A flash of malice crossed Mei Niang’s eyes as she looked at Tang Chuheng.

When Tang Chuyao arrived in the front hall, she saw this scene.

As soon as she entered, everyone in the room turned to look at her.

It was still the same veiled face, but her beautiful eyes sparkled, captivating everyone’s attention.

She wore a long moon-white dress with dark patterns embroidered on the collar and cuffs.

Her long hair, like a waterfall, was styled into a graceful snake bun, adorned with a gold-wire inlaid agate hairpin. Tiny jade and glass earrings hung from her delicate earlobes.

Especially the jade and agate necklace around her neck, against the backdrop of the moon-white dress, was simply dazzling!

Dujuan followed closely behind Tang Chuyao, discreetly observing the reactions of those around her, a smile playing on her lips.

The outfit Miss was wearing today was carefully chosen by her!

Tang Chuyao bowed gracefully to Tang Youze, “Yao’er greets Father!”

Tang Youze nodded faintly, and Xu Rulan immediately stood up and bowed to Tang Chuyao, “This concubine greets the eldest Miss!”

“Lan Niang, there’s no need for such formality.” Tang Chuyao smiled slightly.

Mei Niang reluctantly bowed slightly to Tang Chuyao, “Greetings, eldest Miss!”

When she saw the jewels and treasures adorning Tang Chuyao, her expression almost faltered!

Tang Chuying stood in her place without moving. Her injuries still prevented her from sitting like a normal person.

She was also wearing a veil today, and her dress didn’t fit well, looking quite old-fashioned.

She had her hair styled in a woman’s bun, but only a silver hairpin adorned her head. Her eyes were slightly sunken, and her whole appearance seemed much more haggard!

Her gaze towards Tang Chuyao was like poison. Gu Huaifeng, who was sitting beside her, was momentarily stunned when he saw Tang Chuyao, then he couldn’t seem to look away.

He wasn’t sure if it was his imagination, but he felt that Tang Chuyao had something different about her today…

However, thinking about what was going to happen next, he felt a strange sense of anticipation…

Tang Chuyao didn’t mind Tang Chuying ignoring her.

Three days ago, during the Qiqiao Festival, when they had the Night Rain holiday, Night Rain had climbed onto Gu Huaifeng’s roof and told her about Gu Huaifeng and Tang Chuying!

On their wedding day, Gu Huaifeng hadn’t come to fetch her. Although Tang Chuying was angry, she didn’t dare to act too recklessly. After all, she had been beaten thirty times, and her body was still injured. Besides, she hadn’t brought much dowry with her, so she didn’t have much confidence.

She thought that by being so humble, Gu Huaifeng would care about her feelings and appreciate her understanding. But to her surprise, not only did Gu Huaifeng not appreciate it, but he also called her a jinx and an ugly monster on their wedding night!

Gu Huaifeng hated Tang Chuying for ruining his plans!

He had received her message on the day of their wedding, and he had to go to Wen Yong Bo’s manor to see her!

Tang Chuying shouted that she hadn’t sent any message!

Gu Huaifeng didn’t believe her and tore off her veil. When he saw her face, he vomited on the spot!

He told Tang Chuying to stay away from him!

He also had people throw all ten boxes of Tang Chuying’s dowry into her room!

When Tang Chuying saw the scattered boxes being thrown open, she was dumbfounded. All the boxes were filled with scraps of cloth, and the heavier ones were filled with stones!

She had made a fool of herself in the Xuanping Hou Manor!