Chapter 140: So You Were Willing to Come Back?

For example, even among villains, there is a vast difference between those who are handsome and obedient and those who are fierce-looking and ugly. The way they are treated varies greatly. The former easily wins affection, while the latter can never be liked no matter what. Besides, in the eyes of the people at the General’s Residence, Tianxin Ji hardly seems like a villain at all. She is a fairy—a gentle and quiet one, neither noisy nor troublesome, speaking in a soft, sweet voice, always slow and deliberate. How adorable and endearing she is. Though a little fierce, every child has a temper, especially the Third Miss, who is so powerful! While some fear remains, the kind of dread one feels before a venomous snake or scorpion has vanished.

Yucheng Ji and the maid behind her stood far away in a corridor, watching as they fawned over Tianxin Ji. Unable to contain her anger, Yucheng struck the pillar beside her with a heavy slap. As a martial artist just entering the Marrow Cleansing stage, the force of her palm immediately cracked the pillar.

“That Tianxin Ji must have cast some kind of spell on the General’s Residence; now everyone here is clinging to her,” Yucheng said coldly. The maid dared not speak. The Second Miss had always been fond of beating her up, and now the Second Miss was even more ruthless than before.

“Hmph, let’s see how long you can keep up your arrogance. Do you really think the General’s Residence belongs to you?” Yucheng sneered. “You think having Grandpa’s backing lets you run wild…”

Her hatred for Tianxin Ji ran deep—she hated her for killing her mother, for stealing everything that rightfully belonged to her in the General’s Residence. She hated her even more for being the murderer who should have died, yet everyone loved her, everyone fawned over her.

She should be dead—she absolutely should be.

“Second Miss, don’t worry. The Third Miss won’t be so arrogant for long. When Madam’s family arrives, let’s see how long she can keep up her act!” the maid hastily agreed.

But no sooner had she spoken than Yucheng struck her hard, sending her staggering back against the wall.

“Third Miss?!” Yucheng glared fiercely at her. “Who said she’s the Third Miss? She’s just a bastard! A monster!”

The maid was stunned but immediately dropped to her knees. “Yes! The Second Miss is right! She’s a bastard! A monster!”

Only then was Yucheng satisfied. She snorted coldly and turned, heading back to her own courtyard. The maid quickly got up and followed.

When Tianxin Ji returned to the Southern Garden, her eyes immediately caught sight of a man in blue sitting at the stone table in the courtyard. He poured himself some fruit wine, his handsome features always carrying a faint, gentle smile, giving off the serene aura of a bright moon and a cool breeze.

But Tianxin Ji knew this time that the smile on Baishu’s face seemed less cheerful.

Still, the fragrance of the fruit wine first teased Tianxin Ji’s senses.

She took a few steps forward and smiled softly, “Master.”

“Decided to come back?” Baishu didn’t look at Tianxin Ji and took another sip of wine.

Suqing looked up at the sky—oh no, Master Bai must be angry with his disciple.

Tianxin Ji nodded, “I’m back.”

His smile turned ambiguous. “Knowing that your master has returned, yet you still run everywhere—could it be that your heart has returned to the General’s Residence and you no longer recognize me as your master?”

Baishu was displeased.

And a bit jealous.

The whole courtyard felt tinged with sourness.

Not long ago, Baishu had just given Huaili Ji a stern reprimand to make it clear that as a master, his status was different from theirs.

Xin’er was someone he had raised with his own hands—not from the General’s Residence.